User's Manual

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Shortness of breath with mild exertion or at
rest, or when lying down or going to bed.
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Ankle swelling, especially at night
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A heart murmur or a rapid or pronounced
heartbeat
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Muscle pain when walking upstairs or up a hill
that goes away when you rest
The American College of Sports Medicine
recommends that you see your doctor before
engaging in vigorous exercise if two or more of
the following apply:
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You are a man older than age 45 or a woman
older than age 55.
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You have a family history of heart disease
before age 55.
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You smoke or quit smoking in the past six
months.
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You have not exercise for three months or
more.
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You are overweight or obese.
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You have high blood pressure or high
cholesterol.
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You have impaired glucose tolerance, also call
pre-diabetes.
When in Doubt - Check it Out
If you are unsure of your health status, have
several health problems, or are pregnant, you
should speak with your doctor before starting a
new exercise program. Working with your doctor
ahead of time is a good way to plan an exercise
program that is right and safe for you. Consider it
the rst step on your path to physical tness.
Note:
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The accuracy of the heart rate sensor may
be diminished depending on measurement
conditions and surroundings.
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Use the HR feature only for measuring your
heart rate.