Kinetik Your fitness HRM2 - Manual (Page 14)

Target Heart Rate
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Working your heart to one of the following intensity levels provides different benefits to your fitness.
PLEASE NOTE: THESE TARGET HEART RATES ONLY APPLY TO ADULTS
* Your maximum heart rate (MHR) is the fastest heart rate your heart can reach. It is highest in childhood and
gets lower with age. To work out your own MHR, all you need to do is subtract your age in years from 220.e.g.
if you are 40 years old your MHR will be 220-40=180 BPM (beats per minute)
Light
Exercise
Weight
Management Lose Weight &
Burn Fat 60-75% of
MHR* This level of exercise is ideal for people who want
to lose weight. At this level of intensity, fat is the
main source of energy for the body. Exercising at
this level of intensity will therefore burn fat. It will
also improve your fitness and endurance.
Aerobic
Base
Building Increase Stamina
& Aerobic
Endurance 75-85% of
MHR* This level of exercise will help get your body used to
exercising at a faster pace. Your lung capacity will
improve. This intensity is normally at the fastest
pace that can be maintained comfortably. This level
of intensity will also help with weight control.
Optimal
Conditioning Maintain
Excellent
Fitness
Condition 85-90% of
MHR* Hard, intense bursts of exercise should be used
sparingly by fit people to improve their endurance.
It will also improve the body's tolerance to lactic
acid.
Maintain Healthy
Heart & Get Fit 50-60% of
MHR* Light exercise is ideal for people who are new to
exercise or are starting again after a break.
Goal Objective Intensity Level Description