Diamondback 500ER - Manual (Page 15)

500Er Owner’s Manual
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Touch heart rate sensors.
Heart Rate is an Important Key to Your Exercise
The Surgeon General also released a report on physical activity and health. This report dictates that exercise and
fitness are beneficial for a person’s health and reiterated the need for exercise as a key component for disease
prevention and healthier living.
The best way to determine exercise intensity is to monitor your pulse rate. Your heart rate can easily be determined
by counting the number of heart beats per minute at the chest, wrist or the carotid artery on your neck. It is difficult
however to count your own pulse while exercising as it is not possible to count fast enough to accurately track the
number of beats per minute. The Diamondback Fitness 500Er is equipped with a set of touch heart rate sensors for
monitoring your heart rate.
Using the Touch Heart Rate Sensors
While the unit is powered‐on and a workout program is operating, gently grasp both touch heart rate sensors on the
fixed handlebar below the console. The computer will detect your pulse rate and register the value as a two (2) or
three (3) digit number in the Pulse window on the LCD display.
NOTE: If an inconsistent heart rate is displayed while using the hand pulse sensors:
• Ensure the palms of both hands are touching the contact areas of the
touch heart rate sensors.
• Apply and maintain constant and even pressure upon the grips.
• Do not clutch the touch heart rate sensors tightly.
• Try to keep both hands still while griping the touch heart rate sensor.
Your Estimated Maximum Heart Rate & Target Training Zone
Your calculated target heart rate, or the ideal intensity needed to improve
cardiovascular fitness, depends primarily upon your age rather than your current state of fitness. If the exercise
intensity is too low or too high, only modest gains will be made in strength and cardio‐vascular fitness. A workout at