User's Manual

About The Heart Zones
Different workouts will use different heart “ zones” – a percentage of your Maximum
Heart Rate (MHR).
Health Zone** – 50-65% of MHR
This zone is for extended, low intensity exercise. The benefits to the mind and heart
are considerable, especially if you workout in the Health Zone regularly. The Health
Zone can also be used as a warm-up to more strenuous exercise.
Fitness Zone** – 65-80% of MHR
This zone increases strength and endurance, and is a great calorie burner. Most
exercise regimes fall in this zone for a period. This zone is where you build towards
more stamina and a healthier heart.
Performance Zone** – 80% of MHR and up
This is the very top of a sustainable training
session. Competitive athletes build speed
and power here. Some workouts will use the
Performance Zone in small doses,
encouraging you to push yourself to the
limit for a brief period.
**These ranges are based on general averages.
Other factors may include weight, previous
workout history, and medical history. Please
consult with your physician to confirm an
acceptable MHR for you.
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Age 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65
H ea lth Z o n e 1 30 1 26 1 23 1 20 1 1 7 1 1 3 1 1 0 1 07 1 04 1 00
5 0 % -6 5 % to to to to to to to to to to
M H R 1 00 9 7 9 5 9 2 9 0 8 7 8 5 8 2 8 0 7 7
F itn es s Z o n e 1 60 1 56 1 52 1 48 1 44 1 40 1 36 1 32 1 28 1 24
6 5 % - 8 0 % to to to to to to to to to to
M H R 1 30 1 26 1 23 1 20 1 1 7 1 1 3 1 1 0 1 07 1 04 1 00
P erfo rm a n c e 1 9 0 1 8 5 1 8 0 1 7 5 1 7 1 1 66 1 61 1 56 1 52 1 47
Z o n e to to to to to to to to to to
8 0 % - 9 5 % 1 60 1 56 1 52 1 48 1 44 1 40 1 36 1 32 1 28 1 24
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