SIGMA PC 3.11 - Manual (Page 12)

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3.1 uSEful fACTS AbOuT hEArT rATE frEquENCY
hZ (health-Zone):
Health 55 – 70% of the maxhr
Orientation: General wellness and weight reduction
This zone is commonly referred to the “fat burning” zone. At this intensity,
the body readily burns fat and carbohydrates for energy.
fZ (fitness-Zone):
Fitness 70 – 80% of the maxhr
Orientation: Advanced fitness, aerobic conditioning
Your training is considerably more intensive in the Fitness-Zone.
Energy is primarily generated from the combustion of carbohydrates.
PZ (Power-Zone):
Performance 80 – 100% of the maxhr
Orientation: Competitive training
The training in the Power-Zone is very intensive and should only be
performed by trained individuals.
3.2 ImPOrTANT INfOrmATION
If no heart rate frequency can be read on the display, this may be the result
of the following:
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The chest belt with transmitter is not worn properly.
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The inside surfaces of the conductive ribbed rubber pads are not clean
or not moist.
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Disturbance exists from electrical interference sources
(high-voltage cables, railway lines etc).
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Transmitter battery (CR 2032) is empty (ref. no. 00342).