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3HEART RATE ZONE TRAINING® EXERCISE
3.1 WHY H
EART RATE ZONE TRAINING
®
EXERCISE?
Research shows that maintaining a specific heart rate while exercising is the optimal way to
monitor the intensity of a workout and to achieve maximum results. That is the idea behind the
Life Fitness Heart Rate Zone Training® approach to exercise.
Zone Training identifies an exerciser's ideal heart rate range, or zone, for burning fat or
increasing cardiovascular fitness. The zone is a percentage of the theoretical maximum
†
, and its
value depends on the workout. The Life Fitness Treadmill features exclusive workouts designed
to take full advantage of the benefits of Heart Rate Zone Training® exercise. FAT BURN targets
a recommended heart rate that is 65 percent of the theoretical maximum
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(HRmax), and
CARDIO targets 80 percent.
NOTE: Consulting a fitness trainer is recommended for defining specific fitness goals and
designing a workout program.
To change the target heart rate during a workout, simply enter a new target heart rate using the
SELECTION ARROWS.
The Heart Rate Zone Training® workouts measure heart rate.
Wear a telemetry chest strap to enable the treadmill's on-board
computer to monitor the heart rate during a workout. The com-
puter automatically adjusts the incline level to maintain the tar-
get heart rate based on the actual
heart rate.
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Defined by the American College of Sports Medicine's "Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription" as equal to
220 minus an individual’s age.
