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3 Replies Last post: Jun 21, 2007 2:56 PM by RigMan  
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Dec 27, 2007 1:21 AM

Treadmill and heart rate monitors



Hi there,

For various reasons will be using a treadmill more and more in the future, very likely buying one for home use, even for long runs (I know, but it is unavoidable)

The ones I've used in gyms have the option of using your heart rate (from chest strap or palm grips) and the speed you've selected, adjusting the incline to match your desired heart rate. I'm looking for a machine that instead adjusts the Speed.

I'd prefer to select a hill profile (built-in, random, or preferably user-defined so I could 'mimic' an upcoming race!) and heart rate, and have the machine change the SPEED to keep the heart rate constant (i.e. slower on steep hills, etc, even if it means a walking pace).

Anyone know of machines that will do this? None of the commercial machines I've used seem to have this option.

Thanks if you can help
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1. Dec 27, 2007 1:21 AM in response to: tox-prof
Re: Treadmill and heart rate monitors
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Have no experience using treadmills this way, but I usually have some luck with web searches. I found a Landice treadmill[/URL" target="_blank"> that claims to adjust speed and incline. Look in the instructions for 'Cardio Control'.

quote:<HR>The heart rate control programs automatically adjust speed and elevation in order to maintain a constant heart rate.<HR>


Landice Website[/URL" target="_blank">

Also found this quote on the HDOSport[/URL" target="_blank"> website.

quote:<HR>Your home equipment, or the cardio machine that you use at the gym, may already have Polar technology built into it. That means that all you have to do is wear a Polar transmitter and the machine can track your heart rate during your exercise. There are even machines that are heart rate controlled and will adjust the speed based on your own heart rate. Look for the Polar logo on these machines and start getting a more effective workout. <HR>


So maybe look for machines with the Polar logo.


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2. Jun 21, 2007 2:00 PM in response to: tox-prof
Re: Treadmill and heart rate monitors
quote:<HR>Originally posted by RigMan:
...but I usually have some luck with web searches. <HR>


Yes, I can use Google too...

I've been unable to determine if the Lance treadmills adjusted Speed AND elevation simultaneously. I've emailed the company with no response. I was hoping for some first hand experience.

What I'm hoping for is a machine that sticks to elevation settings and adjusts speed only, as that is what happens to me during races. I've yet to encounter a hill that gets flatter for me when I'm struggling and trying to maintain as fast a pace as possible...

On a related note, anyone know of treadmills that allow you to disable the 99 minute time limit?
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