Nautilus E514 - Manuel (Page 33)

Note: As with all exercises and fitness regimens, always use your best judgment when you increase your
exercise time or intensity.
Fat Burning Target Heart Rate
Heart Rate
BPM (beats
per minute)
Age
Maximum Heart Rate
Target Heart Rate Zone (keep
within this range for optimum fat
burning)
Contact Heart Rate Sensors
Contact Heart Rate (CHR) sensors send your heart rate signals to the Console. The CHR sensors are the stainless steel parts of the
Handlebars. To use, put your hands comfortably around the sensors. Be sure that your hands touch both the top and the bottom of
the sensors. Hold firm, but not too tight or loose. Both hands must make contact with the sensors for the Console to detect a pulse.
After the Console detects four stable pulse signals, your initial pulse rate will be shown.
Once the Console has your initial heart rate, do not move or shift your hands for 10 to 15 seconds. The Console will now validate the
heart rate. Many factors influence the ability of the sensors to detect your heart rate signal:
••• Movement of the upper body muscles (including arms) produces an electrical signal (muscle artifact) that can interfere with
pulse detection. Slight hand movement while in contact with the sensors can also produce interference.
••• Calluses and hand lotion may act as an insulating layer to reduce the signal strength.
••• Some Electrocardiogram (EKG) signals generated by individuals are not strong enough to be detected by the sensors.
CHR detection may be limited to walking or slow jogging due to the extreme muscle artifacts and hand motion generated by a
comfortable running style. If your heart rate signal ever seems erratic after validation, wipe off your hands and the sensors
and try again.
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