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Once the HRC program is selected, press 'Select'. Using the chart on page 26, determine
your target heart rate. Your target heart rate should be set at a number that you will be
able to exercise at throughout the majority of your workout. To adjust your target heart
rate, press the plus (+) or minus (-) Speed buttons.
Once you have chosen your target heart rate, press 'Select'. Press the plus (+) or minus (-)
speed buttons to adjust your time. Once you choose your time, press the 'Start' button and
begin your workout.
After the 5 minute warm up period, the elevation level will increase gradually to get the
user to the entered target heart rate zone. Once the user is at the target heart rate zone,
plus or minus 5 beats, the elevation level will remain at the current resistance level.
If the user is more than 25 beats per minute above the target heart rate zone, the console
will shut down for safety reasons.
The last five minutes of the program will begin the cool down period. At this time, the pro-
gram will gradually decrease the resistance level to give the user a smooth cool down.
NOTE: The chest strap is required to use the HRC program.
CHEST STRAP TRANSMITTER PLACEMENT AND MOISTENING THE
ELECTRODES
APPLY MOISTURE HERE
BACKSIDE OF CHEST TRANSMITTER
LOGO
USING YOUR HRC PROGRAM
PARAGON II HRC & QUANTUM II HRC
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TARGET ZONE
Your Target Zone is a percentage of your maximum heart rate. Target Zone 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.
HEART RATE HANDLEBARS
Place the palm of your hands directly on the grip pulse handlebars. Both hands must grip
the bars for your heart rate to register. When griping the pulse handlebars, do not grip
tightly. Holding the grips tightly may elevate your blood pressure. Keep a loose, cupping
hold. It is recommended that you hold the grip pulse handlebars only long enough to see
your heart rate readout on the console. You may experience an erratic readout if consis-
tently holding the grip pulse handlebars.
TELEMETRIC CHEST TRANSMITTER
Prior to wearing the chest transmitter on your chest, moisten the two rubber 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 inconsistent heart rate
readout.
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.
Target Zone Chart
TREADMILL SERIES
