HRC (Heart Rate Control) Programs
The Executive Trainer is equipped with both Contact Heart Rate and Wireless Heart Rate (transmitter strap). Heart Rate Control programs require the use one of them.
The Executive Trainer has the ability not only to display your heart rate, but also to automatically vary the speed and elevation based upon your heart rate via its Heart Rate Control (HRC) programs. HRC training allows you to maximize your workout performance while minimizing your workout time.
There are 2 different
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1 | Warm up | 70 | 70 | ||
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2 | Warm up | 80 | 80 | ||
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3 | Warm up | 90 | 90 | • Interval HRC targets different heart rates. | |
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Training | 100 | Alternating 100 & 80 | |||
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19 | Cool Down | 90 | 90 | ||
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20 | Cool Down | 80 | 80 | ||
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To Run an HRC program:
Press
Programs Selection Screen. Select HRC or Interval HRC.
If the default HRC Program displayed in the program preview suits your needs, press START to begin. If you would like to modify it, press EDIT instead.
This screen allows you to customize the program’s parameters.
Use the designated
Program Time, Maximum Speed, and Target Pulse.
Once you are content with your modifications, press START to begin or PREVIEW to view the Program Preview with the updated changes you have made.
As soon as you start the program, the Program Progress Screen becomes available as one of the motivational screens. You can press NEXT or BACK to view the other motivational screens.
The Program Progress Screen displays program time and heart rate. Your heart rate (black line) will slowly graph itself during the program attempting to stay between the Max Heart Rate (red dashed line) and the Min Heart Rate (green dashed line).
Once the program is complete or you choose to prematurely terminate it by selecting the designated “Exit Program” key, the treadmill will automatically default back into Manual Mode.
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