What does heart rate controlled (HRC) mean?
Heart rate controlled means that the machine will measure your workout and adjust the resistance to keep your heart rate in your chosen range. A heart rate controlled (HRC) machine allows to set the range you want to work within, If you start to work outside this range then the machine will adjust the resistance accordingly. For example if you are looking to burn calories you need to keep your heart rate between 50-60 % of its maximum. If your heart rate starts to go above this range you are working to hard and the machine will automatically adjust the resistance to make it easier for you, which will bring your heart rate down. This is to ensure that you spend as much time as possible in your specific range to get the most from your workout. The links below will take you to a list of heart rate controlled equipment –> Checking your progress. As your fitness levels increase the time it takes you to reach your resting heart rate after a workout will decrease. This is a great way to char
