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Session types are templates for heart rate-based training sessions. Session types can include a different
number of zones, different combinations of motivational animations and different advertisements. Session
types speed up the creation of training sessions because most of the session settings are already defined in
the session type.
By default the Cardio GX software includes one session type (Polar Sport Zones). You cannot remove it or
edit its zones but you can add animations and advertisements to it. The number of session types in the Cardio
GX system is not limited.
ZONES
Zones are based either on maximum heart rate or anaerobic threshold. This is set by selecting one of the two
options (Maximum heart rate or Anaerobic threshold) while editing the session type.
When maximum heart rate is selected, the zones are based on the maximum heart rate. Maximum heart rate
is the highest number of heart beats per minute (bpm) during maximum physical exertion.A rough estimate of
maximum heart rate is 220 - the exerciser's age. Maximum heart rate is a useful tool for determining and com-
paring the intensity of training when the zones are based on % of maximum heart rate. If the maximum heart
rates are set correctly during sign-up, the exercisers will not exceed their maximum heart rates during the train-
ing session,
When anaerobic threshold is selected, the zones are based on anaerobic threshold. Anaerobic threshold is
the physiological point during training at which your muscles start using more oxygen than the body can trans-
port. As a result, the work of the muscles starts producing more lactic acid than the body can process and it
starts to accumulate in the bloodstream. In order for the anaerobic threshold zones to work properly during a
training session, the exercisers must know their anaerobic thresholds and set them correctly during sign-up.
There are 3-5 zones in a session type. Zone names, zone limits and the number of zones can be edited in ses-
sion type settings.
MOTIVATIONAL ANIMATIONS
Session types can include motivational animations. There are two types of motivational animations, Calorie
Bonus (burned calories during the session) and Zone Reward (exercisers in the same zone during the ses-
sion). The animations are set on while editing the session type.
Calorie Bonus: the animation is shown during the session every time the exercisers burn 1000 kcal / cal in
total.
Zone Reward: the animation is shown during the session every time the exercisers spend at least 5 seconds
in the same zone.
ADVERTISEMENTS
Each session type can include advertisements that are displayed on the screen during the training session.
The number of advertisements is not limited. Advertisements can be added and removed in session type
