Horizon Fitness Avalon Series - Manual (Page 13)

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TARGET HEART RATE ZONE
Your ‘Target Heart Rate Zone’ is a percentage of your maximum heart
rate. Target Zones will vary for each individual, depending on age,
current level of conditioning, and personal fitness goals. The American
Heart Association recommends working-out at a ‘Target Heart Rate
Zone’ of between 60% and 75% of your maximum heart rate. See the
chart below for convenient reference. EXAMPLE for a 42-year old user:
find AGE along the bottom of the chart (round to 40), follow AGE column
up to the TARGET ZONE BAR. RESULTS: 60% of maximum Hear Rate
= 108 Beats Per Minute, 75% of maximum Heart Rate = 135 Beat Per
Minute.
MONITORING YOUR HEART RATE
Feedback
Your Horizon Fitness elliptical trainer offers two heart rate feedback
options. You may choose to use the heart rate handlebars, or the chest
transmitter for a hands free workout.
Heart Rate Handlebar
Place the palm of your hands directly on the heart rate handlebars. Both
hands must grip the bars for your heart rate to register. When griping the
handlebars, do not grip tightly. Holding the grips tightly may elevate your
blood pressure. Try to maintain moderate pressure while holding onto
the heart rate handlebars. It is recommended that you hold the handle-
bars only long enough to see your heart rate readout on the console. You
may experience an erratic readout if consistently holding the handlebars.
Telemetric Chest Transmitter
Prior to wearing the chest transmitter on your chest, moisten the two rub-
ber electrodes with water. Center the chest strap just below the breast or
pectoral muscles, directly over your sternum, with the Horizon Fitness
logo facing out. Note: The chest strap must be tight and properly placed
to receive an accurate and consistent readout. If the chest strap is too
loose, or positioned improperly, you may receive an erratic or inconsis-
tent heart rate readout.
If you have any problems with the heart rate function please refer to
pages 23 & 24 in the troubleshooting section.
Warning!
The heart rate function is not a medical device. Various factors may
affect the accuracy of your heart rate reading. The heart rate reading is
intended only as an exercise aid.
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