SIGMA PC 14 - Manual (Page 14)

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2. The right heart rate for training
The training zone is the variation of the heart rate
you want to train in for effective training
An indication is:
65 % of the Hr max is your lower limit for training and 80 %
of the Hr max should be your top limit. You can find out your
estimated heart rate zone looking at the chart in accordance
with your goals.
Zone: General Health 50-70 % of the Hr max
Alignment: Fitness for beginners
Hr max 150 160 170 180 190 200 210
Upper limit 70 % 105 112 119 126 133 140 147
Lower limit 50 % 75 80 85 90 95 100 105
Zone: Fitness 70-80 % of Hr max
Alignment: Fitness for advanced users
Hr max 150 160 170 180 190 200 210
Upper limit 80 % 120 128 136 144 152 160 168
Lower limit 70 % 105 112 119 126 133 140 147
Zone: Competitive performance 80-100 % of Hr max
Alignment: Compatition Training for performance athletes
Hr max 150 160 170 180 190 200 210
Upper limit 100 % 150 160 170 180 190 200 210
Lower limit 80 % 120 128 136 144 152 160 168
Please be aware that common training schedules never match
the individual needs of a person. A perfect training schedule
can only be set up by a well-educated trainer, who knows you
personally.
Set upper/lower limit
• Press MODE 2 key to select % format
• Press SET key until the word "hold” disappears and
the flashing upper limit with 240 is on display
• Press Set key to set upper limit,
the figures run downwards
• Confirm upper limit by pressing MODE 1 key and select
flashing lower limit (30) and press SET key to set it.
• To leave and confirm the setting push MODE 1 key
If you exceed the upper or lower limit you will get
an audible (if turned on) and visual alarm.
3. Time above the upper limit in one work-out session
in percentage
This number tells you how much time you have trained above
your set upper limit in percentage
4.The average heart rate
Your personal average heart rate should be within your individual
training zone.
Formula: 170 minus your age in years
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