Heart Rate Control Program (HRC) and Weight Loss Program
The Heart Rate Control and Weight Loss Program allows you to exercise at a predetermined heart rate level. By selecting the desired heart rate level (Weight Loss in Weight Loss program), the running belt and elevation will automatically adjust to decrease or increase the exercise intensity.
By selecting your age, plus the intensity level that you want to work your heart at (Only HRC), a target heart rate level is calculated by the computer.
NOTE – This program can only be used with the optional heart rate chest strap available from your Authorized Bodyguard® Dealer. Use of the heart rate chest strap will allow the treadmill belt to change speed along with a change in elevation. To achieve optimal results, it is recommended to place the chest strap directly over the skin. The strap should be very snug since any significant amount of shock or impact due to fast running may temporarily produce wrong heart rate signals. You should not be more than arm’s length from the front handle bar to achieve the best signal. If at anytime the heart rate receiver does not detect a signal from the chest strap for more that a few seconds, the following message will appear ‘‘UNSTABLE HR SIGNAL PLEASE CHECK CHEST STRAP’’.
WARNING – Before attempting to use any of this equipment, you should read the instruction manual carefully. Use of this equipment by persons with heart or other medical problems may result in serious injury. You should consult with a physician prior to using this equipment. It is recommended to periodically consult your physician as you continue to use this equipment. Immediately cease exercise if you feel dizzy, faint or short of breath. Use of this equipment in a manner other than as prescribed by these instructions herewith may result in serious injury.
To select the Heart Rate Control program or Weight Loss program:
1.Press the Speed DECREASE key to select HEART RATE or WEIGHT LOSS. Press the JustoGo®/Enter key to accept the Heart Rate Control program or Weight Loss program.
2.Select the exercise duration. Press the Speed INCREASE or DECREASE keys to select the appropriate exercise duration. Press the JustGo®/ENTER key to accept.
3.Select your weight. Press the Speed INCREASE or DECREASE keys to select the appropriate weight. The weight will vary from 50 to 400 pounds (23 to 182 kilograms). Press the JustGo®/ENTER key to accept.
4.Select your age to allow the computer to indicate your maximum allowable heart rate level. Press the Speed INCREASE or DECREASE keys to select your age. The age will vary from 10 to 100 years. Press the JustGo®/ENTER key to accept.
5.Select an exercise intensity based on your preferred level of exercise. The 60% level is a good guide for those interested in training in the fat loss range. The 70% level is suitable for those interested in training in the cardiovascular range. The 80% level requires the most effort and is suitable for persons with a higher level of fitness. Press the JustGo®/ENTER key to accept the intensity (60% is a default in Weight Loss Program).
6.You can modify the heart rate level suggested by the computer or press the JustGo®/ENTER key to accept it and start the exercise.
7.To start the exercise, press the JustGo®/ENTER key.
During the Heart Rate Control or Weight Loss program, you can change the speed or elevation by pressing the Speed or Elevation INCREASE or DECREASE keys. Keep in mind that the computer will then gradually readjust the speed and/or elevation to compensate for the change in speed or elevation you made by gradually bringing your ACTUAL heart rate near the TARGET heart rate level.
WARNING – If you feel that the running belt is moving too fast for your fitness level and you cannot keep up, press the CLEAR/STOP key and terminate the exercise program. You can try the program again, but at a lower INTENSITY level (60%). If this is still too fast for you, do not use the Heart Rate Control program until your fitness level allows you to safely exercise at your TARGET heart rate level.
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