Yamaha BODiBEAT BF-1 Owner's Manual

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Fitness Modes—Walk Fitness and Jog Fitness

The Fitness modes provide the most appropriate music playback for optimal 
aerobic exercise. In that sense, they are similar to the Free Workout mode. 
However, they go much further, monitoring your heart rate and providing 
sophisticated ways of changing the music to give you a perfectly programmed, 
optimal aerobic workout—that matches your physical condition and the 
intensity of your exercise.

The built-in pulse sensor detects your heart rate as you exercise. Continuously 
and in real time, the BF-1 calculates the optimal exercise pace for you, given 
your physical condition—and then automatically changes the music to match 
your pace and heart rate. If your exercise is too strenuous and your heart rate is 
too high (higher than optimal), the BF-1 plays slower tempo music. Likewise, if 
your exercise is too easy and relaxed to provide adequate exercise benefits, 
the BF-1 plays faster music. This ensures that you get the best possible 
exercise—not too little, and not too much. 

Each Fitness mode also features automatically programmed ‘warming up’ and 
‘cooling down’ segments that effectively structure your exercise sessions and 
help you avoid unnatural stress and fatigue. 

Since the Fitness modes monitor your heart rate, you will need to properly 
attach the pulse sensor. (For instructions, see 

.) You will also need to 

make sure other settings have been made, such as your actual age and resting 
heart rate (

There are two Fitness modes: Walk Fitness and Jog Fitness. Essentially, they 
function and operate exactly the same, except that Walk Fitness is specifically 
programmed for walking, while Jog Fitness is designed for the more strenuous 
and intense exercise you get while jogging. (However, slow tempo songs 
matched for walking may sometimes be played if your heart rate goes higher 
than optimal condition.)

Select “Walk Fitness” or “Jog Fitness” from the Top Menu.