Why Heart Rate Zone Training® Exercise?

Research shows that maintaining a specific heart rate while exercising is the optimal way to monitor the intensity of a workout and to achieve maximum results. That is the idea behind the Heart Rate Zone Training® approach to exercise.

Zone Training identifies an exerciser's ideal heart rate range, or zone, for burning fat or increasing cardiovascular fitness. The zone is a percentage of the theoretical maximum (HRmax), and its value depends on the workout. The maximal heart rate formula is defined by the American College of Sports Medicine's "Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription", 8th Edition, 2010. HRmax equals to 206.9 minus the total of 0.67 multiplied by a person’s age.

The products feature these exclusive workouts designed to take full advantage of the benefits of Heart Rate Zone Training exercise:

  • Fat Burn
  • Cardio
Note: Consulting a fitness trainer is recommended for defining specific fitness goals and designing a workout program.
To change settings during a workout, press ENTER.

The Heart Rate Zone Training® workout programs measure heart rate. Wear the optional Polar® telemetry heart rate chest strap, or grip the LifepulseTM sensors, to enable the on-board computer to monitor the heart rate during a workout. The computer automatically adjusts the incline level on treadmills and resistance on cross-trainers and bikes to maintain the target heart rate based on the actual heart rate.

Age Theoretical Maximum Heart Rate 65% (Fat Burn) 80% (Cardio)
10 200 130 160
20 194 126 155
30 187 121 149
40 180 117 144
50 173 113 139
60 167 108 133
70 160 104 128
80 153 100 123
90 147 95 117
99 141 91 112
Note: Reference the above chart for Theoretical Maximum Heart Rates and Target Heart Rates.

Parent topic: Heart Rate Zone Training®