Calories
The CALORIES display field shows the estimated calories that you have burned during the exercise. If no calorie goal is set up for the current workout program, the display value starts at zero and counts forward until the end of the workout. If the workout has a calorie goal, the display starts at the preset value and counts down to zero.
Pulse
The Pulse display field shows the heart rate in beats per minute (BPM) from the heart rate monitor (HRM).
Consult a physician before you start an exercise program. Stop exercising if you feel pain or tightness in your chest, become short of breath, or feel faint. Contact your doctor before you use the machine again. Use the values calculated or measured by the machine’s computer for reference purposes only.
Distance
The DISTANCE display field shows the distance count (miles or km) in the workout. If no distance goal is set up for the current workout program, the display value starts at zero and counts forward until the end of the workout. If the workout has a distance goal, the display starts at the preset value and counts down to zero.
Speed/RPM KM
The SPEED/RPM KM display field shows the machine speed in kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph) for 6 seconds, then the revolutions per minute (RPM) for 6 seconds.
Remote Heart Rate Monitor
Monitoring your Heart Rate is one of the best procedures to control the intensity of your exercise.
Contact Heart Rate (CHR) sensors are installed to send your heart rate signals to the Console. The Console can also read telemetry HR signals from a Heart Rate Chest Strap Transmitter. The Console shows your Heart Rate in Beats Per Minute (BPM).
If you have a pacemaker or other implanted electronic device, consult your doctor before using a wireless chest strap or other telemetric heart rate monitor.
Contact Heart Rate Sensors
Contact Heart Rate (CHR) sensors send your heart rate signals to the Console. The CHR sensors are the stainless steel parts of the Handlebars. To use, put your hands comfortably around the sensors. Be sure that your hands touch both the top and the bottom of the sensors. Hold firm, but not too tight or loose. Both hands must make contact with the sensors for the Console to detect a pulse. After the Console detects four stable pulse signals, your initial pulse rate will be shown.
Once the Console has your initial heart rate, do not move or shift your hands for 10 to 15 seconds. The Console will now validate the heart rate. Many factors influence the ability of the sensors to detect your heart rate signal:
•Movement of the upper body muscles (including arms) produces an electrical signal (muscle artifact) that can interfere with pulse detection. Slight hand movement while in contact with the sensors can also produce interference.
•Calluses and hand lotion may act as an insulating layer to reduce the signal strength.
•Some Electrocardiogram (EKG) signals generated by individuals are not strong enough to be detected by the sensors.
CHR detection may be limited to walking or slow jogging due to the extreme muscle artifacts and hand motion generated by a comfortable running style. If your heart rate signal ever seems erratic after validation, wipe off your hands and the sensors and try again.
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