Specifications

Heart Rate Interval The Heart Rate Interval program is an excellent workout using alternating two-

minute intervals of 70% and 80% of your theoretical maximum heart rate (TMHR).

Interval training has been shown to give superior results compared to steady

state training (that is, training at a constant resistance level). After selecting

the program, use the appropriate Up () or Down () keys to enter the program

settings as prompted: Age and Max Target Heart Rate (defaults to 80% of your

TMHR). You may also enter program time and your weight. The minimum target

heart rate value is 80 and the maximum is 220 less your age. The computer sets

your initial low (70%) Target Heart Rate value relative to the value you enter for

the Max Target Heart Rate. The program begins with a warm-up. If you reach your

target heart rate during the warm-up, the warm-up ends and your programmed

workout begins. The resistance increases or decreases at the end of each two-

minute period to get you to the next interval. When you reach the new target

heart rate, the new two-minute interval begins. The display will prompt you to

increase or decrease your effort until the desired heart rate is reached. The better

your physical condition, the more intervals you will be able to accomplish in the

same period of time. At any time during the program you can change the target

heart rate of the current interval using the Level Up () or Down () keys on the

keypad.

Example for a 40-year-old person:

220 – 40 yrs. old = 180 TMHR

180

.80 = 144 High interval target heart rate

180

.70 = 126 Low interval target heart rate