HOW TO USE HEART RATE PROGRAMS
CAUTION: .youhaveheartprob-
lems, or if you are over 60 years of age and have been inactive, do not use the heart rate programs. If you are taking medication regu- larly, consult your physician to find whether
the medication will affect your exercise heart rate.
_lPut on the optional chest pulse sensor.
You must wear the optional chest pulse sensor (see page 23) to use a heart rate program.
BInsert the key into the console.
See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 10.
D Select a heart rate program.
To select a heart rate program, press the
85% Max or Self Select button. The indicator on the button that you press will light.
During the 85% Max program, your heart rate will reach approximately 85% of your estimated maxi- mum heart rate; during the Self Select program, your heart rate will remain near a level that you select. Note: Your estimated maximum heart rate is determined by subtracting your age from 220. For example, if you are 30 years old, your esti- mated maximum heart rate is 190 beats per minute (220 - 30 = 190).
During heart rate pro- grams, the matrix will show a moving graphic that represents your heart rate. Each time a heartbeat is detected, a peak will appear.
DEnter your age.
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rent age setting will flash | c::= CALORIES c::= PULSE (D | |
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ready entered your age, simply press the Enter button. If you have not entered your age, press the increase and decrease buttons below the Enter button to enter your age. Then, press the Enter button.
BEnter a maximum speed. After you have entered
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"SPd" and the maximum |
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Speed display. If de- |
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sired, press the increase and decrease buttons below the Enter button to adjust the maximum speed setting. When the desired setting is shown, press the Enter button.
If the 85% Max program is selected, go to step
7.If the Self Select program is selected, go to step 6.
BEnter a target heart rate. The letters "PLS" and
the target heart rate set- | /:'L | ||
ting for the | program will | ||
flash | in the | Calories/ |
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Pulse | display. If desired, |
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press | the increase and |
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decrease buttons below the Enter button to adjust the target heart rate setting. When the desired setting is shown, press the Enter button.
BPress the Start button or the Speed increase button to start the program.
A moment after the button is pressed, the tread- mill will automatically adjust to the first speed and incline settings of the program. Hold the handrails and begin walking.
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