True Fitness Z5 Elliptical - Manual (Page 13)

Chest Strap Use
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When you wear a Polar® or compatible transmitter strap, the
elliptical will display your heart rate as a digital beats-per-
minute (bpm) readout.
The transmitter strap should be worn
directly against your skin, about one
inch below the pectoral muscles/breast
line (see picture below). Women should
be careful to place the transmitter
below their bra line.
Some moisture is necessary between the strap and your skin.
Sweat from your exercise works best, but ordinary tap water
may be used prior to your workout if desired.
Examples of Heart Rates
Found in Daily Life
An average 30-year-old
might have a resting heart
rate, when sitting totally
still for several minutes, of
65. During hard exercise
that can be sustained for
10 to 15 minutes it might
be around 140 continuous-
ly. A maximum heart rate
that requires maximal
exercise for several min-
utes to attain is 185.
A 30-year-old in good
shape might have a rest-
ing heart rate near 55,
and might exercise for 20
minutes at a heart rate of
160.
A world-class distance run-
ner or professional cyclist
might have a resting heart
rate near 45.
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