compatible with polar equipment, so you can also
use polar uncoded heart rate transmitter belts for
heart rate measurement.
If you are fitted with a pacemaker, please
NOTE!
consult a physician before using a heart rate
transmitter belt.
The most reliable heart rate measurement is
achieved with a telemetric device, in which the
electrodes of the transmitter fastened to the chest
transmit the pulses from the heart to the console
by means of an electromagnetic field. If you want
to measure your heart rate this way during your
workout, moisten the grooved electrodes on the
transmitter belt with saliva or water. Fasten the
transmitter just below the chest with the elastic
belt, firmly enough so that the electrodes remain
in contact with the skin while exercising, but not so
tight that normal breathing is prevented. If you wear
the transmitter and belt over a light shirt, moisten
the shirt slightly at the points where the electrodes
touch the shirt. The transmitter automatically
transmits the heart rate reading to the console up to
a distance of about
If the electrode surfaces are not moist, the heart-
rate reading will not appear on the display. If the
electrodes are dry, they must be moistened again.
Allow the electrodes warm up properly to ensure
accurate heart rate measurement. If there are several
telemetric heart rate measurement devices next to
each other, the distance between them should be at
least 1.5 m. Similarly, if there is only one receiver and
several transmitters in use, only one person with a
transmitter should be within transmission range. the
transmitter is switched to an active state only when
it is being used for measurement. sweat and other
moisture can, however, keep the transmitter in an
active state and waste battery energy. therefore it is
important to dry the electrodes carefully after use.
When selecting training attire, please note
that some fibers used in clothes (e.g. polyester,
polyamide) create static electricity, which may
prevent reliable heart rate measurement. please
note that a mobile phone, television and other
electrical appliances form an electromagnetic field
around them, which will cause problems in heart
rate measurement.
HAND GRIp pULSE MEASUREMENT
(HGp-VERSION)
pulse is measured by sensors in the handlebars.
pulse is measured when the user of Ambition is
touching both sensors simultaneously. Reliable
pulse measurement requires that the skin is
constantly touching the sensors and that the skin is
slightly moist. Too dry or too moist skin weakens the
reliability of hand pulse measurement.
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HEART RATE IN TRAINING
First find your maximum heart rate i.e. where the
rate doesn't increase with added effort. If you don't
know your maximum heart rate, please use the
following formula as a guide:
2 20 - AG E
The formula gives an average value, the maximum
varies from person to person. The maximum heart-
rate diminishes on average by one point per year. If
you belong to a risk group, ask a doctor to measure
your maximum heart rate for you.
We have defined three different heart-rate zones to
help you with targeted training.
•
50-60 % of maximum heart-rate
B E G I N N E R
Also suitable for weight-watchers, convalescents
and those who haven't exercised for a long
Three sessions a week of at least a half-hour each
is recommended. Regular exercise considerably
improves beginners' respiratory and circulatory
performance and you will quickly feel your
improvement.
•
60-70 % of maximum heart-rate
T R A I N E R
perfect for improving and maintaining fitness. Even
reasonable effort develops the heart and lungs
effectively, training for a minimum of 30 minutes at
least three
s a week. To improve your condition
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still further, increase either frequency or effort, but
not both at the same time!
•
70-80 % of maximum heart-rate
AC T I V E T R A I N E R
Exercise at this level suits only the fittest and
presupposes long-endurance workouts.
CONSOLE
BUTTONS
1. SELECTION DIAL
The selection dial functions in two ways:
A) Rotating the dial (+ / -). By rotating the dial
clockwise, you can scroll the menus to the right, and
increase values or resistance. By rotating the dial
counter-clockwise, you can scroll the menus to the
left, and decrease values or resistance.
B) pressing the dial (ENTER). By pressing the dial, you
can accept the selection you made when rotating
the dial.
2. RESET
Single push resets values. Long push restarts the
meter.
3. RECOVERY
Calculates your recovery heart rate index.
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