Diamondback Fitness 910Ub - Manual (Page 28)

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HEART RATE PROGRAMS
Diamondback’s Heart Rate programs can also be described as a heart rate control programs. Heart rate control programs automatically
increase and decrease the load or resistance levels during the workout to help keep the user’s heart rate near a selected heart rate target.
For example, if the heart rate target is 132 BPM, and the user’s pulse begins to fall, the 910 computer will slowly increase the resistance level.
Eventually, the amount of work being performed by the user will increase and so will the heart rate. Conversely, if the user’s heart rate climbs
above the targeted range, the resistance will decrease, allowing the user’s heart rate to fall.
The advantages of heart rate control programs are the simplicity and accuracy by which the ideal cardio‐vascular training zone is maintained
thereby offering a very efficient workout.
For the Target Heart Rate programs to operate, the computer must receive a heart rate signal from the touch heart rate sensors or a wireless
heart rate transmitter.
For the greatest cardio‐vascular benefit, most persons should target a heart rate that is between 60% and 85% of their calculated maximum
heart rate. An individual’s calculated maximum heart rate is estimated as 220 BPM, minus their age. It is unsafe to exceed 90% of this
calculated heart rate.
NOTE: The computer bases all heart rate targets and maximums on the data entered during the User Setup modes. For an
effective and safe workout, please enter the correct data for the current user.
NOTE: The 910 is programmed to warn the user if the heart rate exceeds 95% of their maximum. If use is continued at an
unsafe level, the console will end the program as a safety precaution. If this happens unexpectedly, verify that the
age value for the current user is correct.
NOTE: All Heart Rate programs require a pulse signal to be received via the touch heart rate sensors or chest strap (not
included). If a signal is not received, the program will end after thirty (30) seconds.
See the sections titled Heart Rate is an Important Key to Your Exercise and Your Estimated Maximum Heart Rate & Target Training on Zone for
more information regarding target heart rate calculations.
There are three types of heart rate control programs embedded in the 910 console: Heart Rate Interval, Target Heart Rate and Percentage
Heart Rate (50%, 60%, 70% & 80%).