PowerGlove™ PersonalFitness Assistant (PFA)

User Manual

”Fitness at your Fingertips”

Impact Sports Technologies, Inc.

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WARNING!The PowerGlove is not a medical device. The PowerGlove isintended for recreational use only and no claims are made or implied inthe results obtained by the use of our equipment. Consult your doctorbefore undertaking any exercise using the PowerGlove.

Do not submerge the PowerGlove in water (see “Cleaning andMaintenance” section of this manual for washing instructions). Do notleave the PowerGlove in a heated car or locations above roomtemperature. Do not puncture or otherwise damage the batterycompartment of the PowerGlove. If such damage occurs do notcontinue to use the PowerGlove. The PowerGlove is not intended forchildren under the age of 13.

PowerGloveUser Manual Table of ContentsIntroduction to the PowerGloveGetting Started 2

Controls 3Battery Charger 4Wearing the Glove 5Turn Your PowerGlove On 6Heart Rate & Exercise Calories Burned 8Reset 8Menu System Key 9

Other Functions 10Basal Metabolic Rate 10Average Heart Rate 10Min Heart Rate 10Max Heart Rate 10Target Heart Rates 11

Fat Burn 11Cardio 11

Continuous and On Demand Modes 12Care and Maintenance 12Frequently Asked Questions 13Troubleshooting 18Money Back Guarantee 21Appendix A. Importance of Monitoring Heart 21Activity and Hints for UseCalorie Log 24

Introduction to the PowerGlove™ PersonalFitness Assistant (PFA)Congratulations! You have purchased the ImpactSports Technologies PowerGlove Personal FitnessAssistant, one of the most innovative, convenient anduseful fitness, calorie counting, and exercisefeedback tools available today. This guide providesinformation on how to achieve the most benefit fromyour PowerGlove as you use your Personal FitnessAssistant (PFA) in a variety of activities to “PutFitness at Your Fingertips.”

The PowerGlove provides immediate, continuous,and convenient feedback during most forms ofexercise using the same technology found in hospitalheart rate monitors. You will be able to immediatelyview your heart rate and exercise time. By inputting afew elements of essential personal data you will alsobe able to view exercise calories burned, total dailycalories burned, and total daily exercise caloriesburned based on your heart rate. Since thePowerGlove calculates information based on yourpersonal data, it will also calculate and displayappropriate heart rate levels for fat burning and heartstrengthening levels of activity. It features an easilyseen Light Emitting Diode (LED) display that can beread day or night (in very bright direct sunlightsimply tilt your wrist toward you for ease ofviewing). The display is bright enough that it alsoprovides a degree of extra visibility during nighttimeactivities such as running or walking.

See Appendix A of this User Manual for more2

information on the importance of monitoring yourheart rate, aerobic activities, muscle strengtheningexercises, and hints on how to use the PowerGlove tosupport a weight monitoring or weight loss program.

Getting Started(charge it, put it on, turn it on…and use it!)

Controls

Middle Button: On/Off, Enter Personal Data, andSelect

Left Button: Display Calories Burned, totalexercise time and Reset

Right Button: Display all other Power Glovefitness monitoring features

Step 1. Charge Your PowerGlove before UseAlways supercharge your PowerGlove for at leasttwelve hours before first use or after anycomplete discharge which results in the gloveturning itself off. After the initial charge thenrecharge it daily just like you do your cell phone.Typical recharge time is three hours, but you may

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want to simply leave the glove on the chargerwhen not in use to ensure that it is always readyfor operation between exercise sessions.Plug your charger into the connector behind the

buttonhole as shown in the diagram.If the PowerGlove turns on when you plug it in,

turn it off while it is charging.The PowerGlove will operate for two to three

hours in the default “Continuous” display modeand up to nine hours in the “Demand” displaymode on a single charge (see User Manual formore details on how to set display modes).

Step 2. Put Your PowerGlove OnThe PowerGlove is designed to be worn on the

left hand as shown in the following diagrams.Position the sensor on the fleshy tip of your

thumb opposite your fingernail as shownbelow, and secure snugly (but not tightly) with

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the Velcro strap. An alternate position is atthe base of the thumb or base of the indexfinger. The Velcro may now be trimmed to fityour thumb size.

Now comfortably fasten the wrist Velcro.Your hand should be at or near room

temperature for best results. If your hand isvery cold it may take longer for your heart rateto appear so be patient. Your PowerGlove isoperating normally.

When using the PowerGlove make sure thatyour hand is relaxed.

Glove Placement Sensor Placement

You may wear the wristband loosely to allowmore airflow, or wear it tighter, depending onyour personal preference.

Performance Tip: When using the PowerGloveduring walking or running, keep your handrelaxed and naturally rest the tip of your indexfinger lightly on the tip of your thumb toachieve maximum performance.

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Alternate Position: For some types of activity,the PowerGlove may be worn at the base of thethumb or base of the index finger. Since,performance will vary from person to person,based on their physiology, the recommendedplacement is on the tip of the thumb.

Step 3. Turn the PowerGlove On by Pressing theCenter Button for 1 Secondand ReleasingYou will first see a bouncing ball as the PowerGlovesearches for your pulse, but within seconds a displayas shown below will appear and will alternatebetween your current Pulse, exercise Calories Burnedand Current Exercise Time for this PowerGloveexercise session.

Pulse Display Calorie Display Time

(Each time you use the PowerGlove it automaticallystores your calories burned and exercise time andadds them to your daily exercise calories burned andtotal calories burned until you choose to reset.)

Step 4. For Personalized Caloric BurnInformation, Enter the Personal Data Menu byPressing the Middle Button for 3 Seconds andReleasingYou will be entering your Gender (Gndr), Age(Age), Weight in Pounds (lbs), Height in Inches(Hgt), and Resting Heart Rate (RHr). Resting

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Heart Rate is currently preset but for moreinformation on calculating Resting Heart Rate seethe note below.

1. Press the middle button to select Gndr.2. Push the right or left button to scroll to

the correct option or value.3. Press the middle button again to save

your input and move to the nextcategory of personal data.

4. Repeat this process until you haveentered all your personal data. Thedisplay will then automatically return toHeart Rate and Current CaloriesBurned.

Note: The resting heart rate is preset based onaverages for men and women. Unless youknow your resting heart rate it isrecommended that you use the preset valueuntil you use your Power Glove for a while andbecome familiar with your resting heart rate.At that time you can re-enter the Personal Datafunction and modify your resting heart rate.Resting heart rate (the number of beats perminute) should be taken a few minutes after agood night's sleep, and before you get out ofbed. Your PowerGlove allows you toconveniently accomplish this measurement.

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Display Summary Calorie Information with theLeft Button1. During exercise, press the left button to show a

stored summation of the Exercise Calories youhave burned and your total exercise time whileusing the PowerGlove over the course of the day.

2. Press the left button again and the PowerGlovedisplays the Total Calories you will normally burnper day based on the personal data you entered inthe PowerGlove plus the additional ExerciseCalories you have burned.

3. Press the left button again to return to Heart Rate,Current Calories and Current Exercise Time.

Caloric information Displays

Total Stored Daily Exercise Calories

Total Daily Calories (BMR plus Exercise Calories)

Total Daily Exercise Time

Daily ResetHold the left button down for 3 seconds to reset all

exercise calorie counts, exercise times, stored avHr,mnHr, and mxHr, to zero.

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Press the Right Button to Scroll through theother PowerGlove FeaturesPress the middle button to select and view any of

the following:BMR: Basal Metabolic RateavHr: Average Heart RatemnHr: Minimum Heart RatemxHr: Maximum Heart Rate fatB: Fat Burn Heart Rate Target Zonecardi: Cardio Burn Heart Rate Target Zonecals: Summary of Daily Calories Burned

To automatically return to your heart rate scrollto the end of the feature list using the right button.

Menu System KeytCal: Displays your dailytotal calories.dCal: Displays your dailyexercise calories.Gndr: Your gender.Age: Your age.lbs: Your weight in pounds.Hgt: Your height in inches.rHr: Your resting heart ratein beats per minute.view: Your display mode,either Continuous or On-Demand.BMR: Shows your BasalMetabolic Rate (estimatedDaily Caloric Burn).

avHr: Displays youraverage heart rate since lastreset.mxHr: Displays yourmaximum heart rate sincelast reset.mnHr: Displays yourminimum heart rate sincelast reset.fatb: Displays your fatburning zone.crdi: Displays your cardiotraining zone.Cals: Displays dCal andtCal since the last reset.ver: Displays PowerGlovesoftware version.

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Other PowerGloveFunctions

Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)Your BMR is an estimate of the total calories youwill burn in a day without exercise based on yourpersonal data.

Average Heart Rate (avHR)This feature permits you to see what your averageheart rate is between daily resets. Average heartrate can be an overall indicator of fitness. Onemeasure of effectiveness of an exercise program isto see a drop in average heart rate as fitnessimproves. Average heart rate can also provide anindication of over exercise if it remains 5-10 beatsabove your normal resting heart rate for anextended period of time.

Minimum Heart Rate (mnHr)The mode shows your minimum heart ratebetween daily resets as measured and stored bythe PowerGlove. Typically your heart rate dropsduring sleep and periods of physical and mentalrelaxation.

Maximum Heart Rate (mxHr)This mode shows your maximum heart ratebetween daily resets as measured and stored bythe PowerGlove.

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Target Heart RatesBased on your personal data, using your restingheart rate as a variable, your Power Glove willautomatically calculate and display optimal heartrate exercise zones for you to achieve maximumbenefit from your activities.

Fat Burning Zone (fatB)Provided as a low and high range foryour heart rate to optimize fat burningduring exercise or other activity thatelevates your heart rate into this zonewhich is approximately 45-65% of yourmaximum heart rate.

Cardio Conditioning (crdi)Provided as a high and low range foryour heart rate to optimize cardioconditioning during exercise or otheractivity that elevates your heart rateinto this zone which is approximately65-85% of your maximum heart rate.

Calorie Summary (Cals)This function displays your total calories (tCal)and stored daily exercise calories (dCal) data.

View Display ModesThese modes permit you to see either:

“Continuous” display of heart rate andcalories burned

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“On Demand” display of heart rate andcalories burned to extend battery life

Regardless of which display mode you use, thePower Glove is continuously collecting your heartrate and calculating your calories burned.

Continuous Display ModeThis is the default mode on your PowerGlove.You will see a continuous alternating view ofcurrent heart rate followed by a number thatshows current calories burned and continuousexercise time. This mode will run for two to threehours on a single battery charge.

Demand Display Mode (Power ConservationMode)

This mode preserves a single battery charge for upto nine hours. Instead of a continuous display ofcurrent heart rate, calories burned and currentexercise time, the PowerGlove will sparkle untilyou tap the left button. The tap will result in fivecontinuous displays of current heart rate andexercise calories burned before returning to thesparkle mode.

Care and MaintenanceWhile your PowerGlove™ is designed for mosttypes of vigorous activity, care should be taken toavoid striking the display since it could damage

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the glove’s electronic components. Under normaluse the PowerGlove requires no regularmaintenance beyond recharging and superficialcleansing.

The PowerGlove is highly water resistant andmade of a fully breathable, dirt-repelling andmoisture-wicking material. It may be rinsed underrunning water or wiped with a damp cloth andcleansed with a gentle detergent such as Woolite.Do not use abrasive cloths or cleaners as thesemay damage the display. Simply allow thePowerGlove to air-dry.

Do not fully immerse the PowerGlove in water.It contains electronic components and this willvoid your warranty. Do not damage orpuncture the battery compartment of thePowerGlove. The PowerGlove is not intendedfor children under the age of 13.

Frequently Asked QuestionsQ. How does the PowerGlove differ from thechest strap heart rate monitors that are on themarket today?

A. The difference is convenience! The accuracyof the PowerGlove is similar to other monitors.Impact Sports Technologies has used proprietarytechnology to place the sensor that captures heartrate at the thumb tip or base of the index finger on

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a lightweight fitness glove instead of requiring achest strap and special watch. The PowerGlove isself-contained and displays your fitness dataconveniently right on the back of the glove whenand where you need it.

Q. Is the PowerGlove only for athletes?

A. Absolutely not! The PowerGlove has beendesigned to monitor heart rate and calories burnedfor all types of activity ranging from intenseaerobics such as running or dancing, to racquetsports such as tennis and everyday activity such aswalking around the block or simply going up anddown the stairs. The PowerGlove makes itpossible for anyone to conveniently monitor theiractivity levels and obtain instant feedback on thebenefits.

Q. Does the PowerGlove have a time function?

A. Yes. The PowerGlove calculates and displayscurrent exercise time and saves and displays totalexercise time over all exercise sessions where youuse the glove. However, the PowerGlove is notdesigned to be a timepiece or stopwatch. Itslightweight, low profile and easily read day/nightdisplay worn on the left hand is designed tocomplement your watch or sports watch. Whenyou look at your watch, you will be able tosimultaneously see your PowerGlove readout.

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Q. Why is the PowerGlove worn on the left hand?

A. The left hand feature is designed toaccommodate racquet sports and to provide theleast interference with hand functions. It can beused on either hand however.

Q. Can I clean my PowerGlove?

A. Yes. Your PowerGlove is designed to besuperficially cleaned with soap and water. It canbe rinsed under running water and laid flat to dry.It is not designed to be immersed in waterhowever.

Q. How often do I have to recharge the battery?

A. The PowerGlove is designed to operate for twoto three hours in the continuous mode and ninehours in the demand mode on a single charge.Then you simply plug it in like a cell phone torecharge it. Full recharge from total dischargetakes twelve hours, but under normal usage athree-hour recharge is usually adequate. Hint:When not in use, keep your PowerGlove on thecharger, to ensure it is fully charged and ready foryour next use.

Q. How much does the PowerGlove weigh?

A. The PowerGlove is made of a lightweight,15

breathable, expanded material. Its total weight,including battery and electronics, is less than oneounce.

Q. Why is it useful to know my heart rate?

A. Your heart rate provides a useful measure ofthe intensity of your activity during exercise andcan be used to calculate your calories burned. Bymonitoring your heart rate with the PowerGloveduring daily activities or exercise you will receiveimmediate feedback on the quality and intensity ofyour activity.

Q. What are the benefits of activity that elevatesmy heart rate?

A. The benefits are many, to include increased fatand calorie burning, more efficient cardio vascularsystem, reduced blood pressure, decreased risk ofdiabetes and heart disease.

Q. How high should my heart rate be to beginachieving benefits?

A. Typically, once you elevate your heart rateabove the resting level you will increase caloricburn. Your PowerGlove uses your personal profileto allow you to see and monitor the types ofactivity that elevate your heart rate and to also seehow many additional calories that activity burns.

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Q. What is the advantage of the PowerGlove overthe heart rate monitors that are on the handgrips ofmost exercise equipment at my fitness club?

A. The PowerGlove offers several uniqueadvantages over heart rate monitors found onexercise equipment, which offer just an estimatedsnapshot of your caloric burn while you are usingthem.

First, the calculations from the PowerGlove arepersonally tailored to you and your physiology,making the caloric burn calculations moreaccurate.

Second, the convenience of the PowerGlovepermits you to wear it during your entire workoutas you move from warm-up to each station orexercise to exercise and during cool down whenyour heart rate and caloric burn remain elevated.This gives you a more dynamic andcomprehensive picture of the total end-to-endeffectiveness of your exercise session.

Third, the Power Glove adds value to any exerciseequipment you use or may have purchased since itis always available to give you feedback on theeffectiveness of that equipment.

Q. Can the PowerGlove tell me if I am overtraining?

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A. Since the PowerGlove will allow you tobecome familiar with your heart rate during alltypes of activity, including your resting heart rate,you will be able to see a typical sign of overtraining if your resting heart rate remains 5-10beats higher than normal for an extended period oftime.

Q. Can I use the PowerGlove during weighttraining?A. Yes. The PowerGlove can be particularlyuseful if you are monitoring your heart ratebetween sets. For instance if you are power liftingyou may want to see your heart rate move back toresting level between sets, while if you aremoving quickly from station to station for aerobicor endurance training the PowerGlove will helpyou keep your heart rate elevated with constantfeedback. Due to physical disruption of the sensorwhile actually lifting you may occasionally notesome loss of the heart rate signal but thePowerGlove will quickly recover once you rest orare between sets.

TroubleshootingSymptom: My PowerGlove will not turn on.

Your glove may need to be recharged. It isdesigned to turn off if the battery charge fallsbelow a certain point. If this happens thePowerGloveautomatically stores your personal

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data. Be sure to turn the Power Glove off duringrecharging and if it has discharged keep it on thecharger for at least 12 hours to fully recharge thebattery.

Symptom: My heart rate does not appear or ittakes a long time for it to appear.

Ensure that the sensor is placed correctly on yourthumb tip and that it is not too tight or too loose.You may want to try the alternate position at thebase of the thumb or base of the index finger. Theheart rate display should appear almost instantlyalthough it normally takes a few beats to stabilizeat your actual heart rate. If your hand is very cold,circulation may be reduced which will degrade thesensor’s ability to see your pulse. Try warmingyour hand or even placing it under warm runningwater. If your hand is very dry, try putting somelotion on your thumb or base of your index fingerwhere the sensor is placed.

Symptom: Sometimes my glove loses my heartrate. Is this normal?

This is normal. The PowerGlove is alwayslooking for your pulse and if it loses it for amoment, don’t worry, it will reacquireautomatically. Sometimes a minor repositioningof the sensor or readjustment of the Velcro strap isnecessary. Temporary loss of signal will have a

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negligible effect on the caloric calculation.

Symptom: During certain exercises my heart rateseems to be too high or too low.

Your PowerGlove has been designed to operate inan exercise environment and under mostcircumstances and during most activities thePower Glove is extremely accurate. However,your PowerGlove, like all heart rate monitors willsometimes have your pulse masked by a slippageof the sensor, extreme motion or physical pressureon the sensor. These excursions are temporaryand typically will not exceed 10% error. Oncethese conditions are corrected or cease your glovewill quickly recover and display a normal reading.These occasional excursions will not significantlyaffect your caloric burn results since they areaveraged over time.

Remember, for best performance, keep your handrelaxed during running or walking and lightly restthe tip of your index finger against your thumb toensure optimal results.

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Unconditional 30-Day Money Back GuaranteeYour PowerGlove comes with a thirty (30) daymoney back guarantee from the date of purchase.Please save your receipt as proof of purchase.

To Receive a Return Materials Authorization(RMA) Number please email:support@impactsports.com

Appendix A-Importance of Monitoring FitnessActivity and Hints for Using your PersonalFitness Assistant

Aerobic Activity (running, aerobics, dance,kickboxing, treadmill, stair climber, stationarybike, walking) exercises your heart, lungs andcirculatory system to process oxygen moreefficiently. It also burns fat and increasesmetabolism. While the American College ofSports Medicine recommends that to achievemaximum aerobic exercise benefit that youelevate your heart rate to 60-90% of its maximum,increased benefits can also be achieved byelevating the heart rate above its normal restingrate.

For optimal exercise, the PowerGlove providestarget heart zone (cardio and fat burning)information, while for less intense exercise, thePowerGlove shows calories burned based on heartrate activity and your personal data. By simply

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slipping on the PowerGlove you will haveimmediate and continuous access to informationon how much you are exercising your heart andhow much that exercise is burning calories.

The advantage of the PowerGlove is that you donot have to remove it if you are involved in anumber of different exercise activities. Since yourheart rate will generally remain elevated as youmove from one activity to another, the dynamicmonitoring of the PowerGlove will provide youwith a more complete and accurate picture of thebenefits of your fitness activity.

By using the PowerGlove during exercise activityyou can set and monitor goals for duration,intensity and frequency of activity to achievedesired results. The PowerGlove feedback takesthe guesswork out of the benefits being achieved.You will now be able to increase or decreaseactivity levels to accomplish specific goals forconditioning or calorie counting. The PowerGloveallows you to monitor and achieve optional caloricburn by extending the length of a walk or run orby taking a few extra trips up and down the stairsduring the course of daily activities.

Muscle Strengthening Exercises such ascalisthenics, weightlifting or any activity thatmakes you flex muscles repeatedly makes thebody burn more calories. This type of activity

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improves bone density, builds muscle and reducesbody fat. The PowerGlove feedback permits youto monitor your heart rate between repetitions andto monitor progress in terms of shorter recoverytime. The convenience and ease of use of thePowerGlove makes it an ideal complement to in-home or workout center activities for musclestrengthening activities.

Calorie CountingThe PowerGlove is a powerful feedback tool to assistyou in planning and sustaining an effective caloriecounting and complementary exercise managementprogram. Use the chart below to log daily caloriesburned and the calories you burn during various typesof exercises as you use your PowerGlove . Doing thisand comparing these feedback numbers againstcalories consumed will assist you in managing yourprogram. This log can also help you plan yourexercise activities by permitting you to “mix andmatch” calorie burning exercises of differentintensities and time lengths around your personalschedule or meal plans to achieve overall goals. Onone day you schedule a two-mile run to burn yourtarget calories, while on another day you may onlyhave time for a 10-minute exercise bike ride. Byknowing the typical calories you personally burn foreach of these activities, you may now plan yourmeals and activities accordingly. Note: Consult yourdoctor before beginning any exercise routine usingthe PowerGlove.

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Visit www.calorielab.com to find out how manycalories are in each of the foods you consume.

You can record a log, similar to the one on thenext page, of your daily calories burned andconsumed using data from your PowerGlovePersonal Fitness Assistant to support yourexercise or calorie counting program.

Date CaloriesBurned

CaloriesConsumed

Net CalorieLoss / Gain

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