TITAN LIFE C65 Bedienungsanleitung Seite 191

HEART RATE-BASED TRAINING
On normal days our body uses oxygen to convert nutrients from the food we eat into energy for use by our muscles and
for other bodily functions. The amount of energy we use is measured in calories. Generally speaking, if we burn more
calories than we take in, the body will use existing fat as an energy reservoir, and this will lead to a transformation of
fat to muscle. This gives us a better posture and better general health.
When we exercise, our heart rate increases to facilitate the supply of oxygen to the muscles that are being used.
Regular cardiovascular activity such as cycling, running, rowing or training on a cross trainer will result in a stronger
heart and stronger lungs that can more effectively distribute oxygen to the muscles, which in turn can more effectively
burn calories.
However, to ensure you improve your health in a safe and reliable way it is necessary that you very accurately estimate
the pulse rate you are going to train at.
You do this by setting your maximum heart rate (maximum heart rate (MHR)). This is the maximum number of times
your heart is allowed to beat per minute.
General setting of maximum heart rate:
Men: Calculated heart rate = 220 – age
Women: Calculated heart rate = 226 – age
The table on this page is a guide to help you determine the level at which you should exercise based on your maximum
heart rate (MHR).
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