Cateye EC-C400 instruction manual Kinds of Programs, Fitness Test physical fitness test

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5 THE 6 KINDS OF PROGRAMS

Fitness Test (physical fitness test)

Over a period of 10 minutes, you will encounter three different levels of pedal resis- tance. Your pulse will change in response to the different levels of resistance, and this change in pulse will be used to calculate your overall fitness level, also expressed is MOU (VO2 max). MOU stands for maximum oxygen uptake. The higher your over- all fitness level, the greater your endurance.

Your MOU value is compared with the MOU values of other people who are the same age and sex as you. You are given a physical strength number from 1 to 5 depending on how you rank.

These results should give you a good idea of your own fitness level and help you to determine what sort of training program will be the most effective for you. For infor- mation on how to choose a training program, refer to “Your strength level and train- ing index” on page 26~27 in the Operation section on this booklet.

HR control training (training at a constant pulse rate)

You set the pulse rate at which you want to exercise and the Ergometer automati- cally adjusts pedal resistance to maintain that pulse rate. This is an ideal basic form of aerobic training.

As you repeat the exercise at a certain pulse rate and make progress in your fitness level, you will be able to create a greater work intensity under the same pulse rate. Further, you will be able to try exercising at a higher target pulse rate.

Constant Wattage Control Training (training at a constant energy expenditure)

The wattage (work intensity) shown on the screen of the Ergometer is calculated from pedal resistance (kg·m) and cadence (rpm).

In constant wattage control training, you set the desired work intensity in wattage. The Ergometer automatically adjusts the pedal resistance (kg·m) depending on your pedal cadence (rpm), so as to keep a constant wattage (work intensity).

This type of training is also called constant load, and is often used in cardio-vascular rehabilitation.

Control range: cadence: 40~100 rpm wattage: 25~200 watts

Caution: If you set your target wattage as under 50 watts, control limit of ca- dence (rpm) becomes under 100 rpm.

Hill training ( training by cycling up mountains )

Pedal resistance changes over time to simulate the effect of cycling in the mountains. All changes in pedal resistance are shown on the screen.

The following three types of mountain profiles plus one customized pattern are pro- grammed.

Pattern-1: the Rockies (U.S.A.)

Pattern-2: the Cascades (U.S.A.)

Pattern-3: the Pyrenees (France, Spain)

The mountain profiles from 1 to 3 are arranged in order of ascending difficulty. Do not strain yourself, but rather enjoy the form of each mountain.

The cycle time for a given pattern is 15 minutes. The same pattern is repeated in accordance with the exercise time.

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Contents UPRIGHTEC-C4OOBIKE HOW to USE this Manual ContentsIntroduction Part Names Main body Control unitLCD Start Guide Starting with Assembly Attach the front leg Attach the rear legMount the handlebar post Mount the saddleInstall the control unit Attach the pedals2HOW to Adjust Each Part Adjust the saddle heightAdjust the handlebar height Adjust the handlebar angleAdjust the saddle angle Adapting the Pulse Sensor Connect the pulse sensorHandling of sensor cable Use pulse earlobe sensor during exerciseTurn on power and attach earlobe sensor Trying OUT the EC-C400FOR the First TimeInsert the start card the red card provided Check the screen displayPress the Start button to start LCDBring up the calories display by pressing Mode button Finish your training6 Kinds of Programs Fitness Test physical fitness testHR control training training at a constant pulse rate Hill training training by cycling up mountainsInterval training exercise + relief periods Quick start training at any desired pedal resistanceTurn on the power supply Using the EC-C400WITHOUT a Data CardSelect a training program Input training conditions Start your exercise Finish your exerciseCheck your exercise record by scrolling the screen Operation Guide Page 1TRAINING Goals Training goalsMaximum Heart Rate Difference between heart rate and pulse ratePulse Limit Target Pulse Rate2YOUR Strength Level and Training Index HR control trainingConstant wattage control training Hill trainingInterval training Quick start training3FITNESS Test Select the Fitness test programInput the conditions Start the programFinish the Fitness test Test result display and cool downEnd the program 4FITNESS Test Physical Fitness Level PFLMaximum Oxygen Uptake MOU Maximum Physical Work Capacity PWC maxTest Protocol Male≥Select the HR control training program 5HR Control TrainingStart the warm-up Continue the training, maintaining the target pulse Finish your exercise6CONSTANT Wattage Control Training Select the Constant wattage control training programContinue the training, maintaining the wattage Ibly, and the pedal resistance drops to the minimum7HILL Training Select the Hill training programInput training conditions Start the trainingContinue the training 8INTERVAL Training Select the Interval training programContinue the training by repeating exercise and rest 9QUICK Start Select the Quick start programCool-down display or the end display 10HOW to Make a Data Card Specify programSpecify age Specify exercise timeSpecify training target Sample data cardsReference Guide Page Use the wireless chest-belt heart rate sensor CHEST-BELT Heart Rate SensorFunction of the chest-belt heart rate sensor Before putting on the chest-belt heart rate sensorReplace the battery Replace the electrode beltOther Useful Functions Change the units of weightChange the units of resistance of pedaling Troubleshooting TroubleshootingDaily Maintenance Repair Service WARRANTY/ADDITIONAL Parts About the repair service warrantyAccessories/Consumable Parts Additional PartsProduct Specifications 066660051 E