HEART RATE MONITORING
Heart rate monitoring allows you to determine if your workout is too challenging or not challenging enough. Monitoring heart rate is easy with the STAR TRAC TOTAL BODY TRAINER. You may use a heart rate strap (not provided with the TOTAL BODY TRAINER), or you can simply grasp the silver contact heart rate grips.
NOTE: The Heart Rate monitor is not a medical test, nor is it designed as a medical test. It is simply a guide to target heart rate training. Please consult with your physician prior to engaging in any strenuous physical activity.
NOTE: If both the heart rate grips and a heart rate strap (not provided with the TOTAL BODY TRAINER) are being used, the heart rate grips will override and be displayed in the HR window.
IMPORTANT: The manufacturer does not warrant the heart rate system performance on this product, as the heart rate system perform- ance varies, based on a user's physiology, fitness level, age, method of use and other factors. Furthermore, the heart rate system is not for medical use.
CONTACT HEART RATE MONITORING
You may use the heart rate contact grips to automatically check your heart rate while striding. Just follow these steps.
1.Grasp the stainless steel heart rate contact grips; you do not have to squeeze tightly.
■When the heart rate contact grips are grasped, the 
will display and an audible “beep” will sound to indicate that a heart rate has been detected.
2.It may take from 30 to 60 seconds for the heart rate system to acquire and display your heart rate.
3.When your heart rate has been acquired, the 
indicator and your heart rate in beats per minute (BPM) display in the HEART RATE field of the Message Window.
4.Release the Heart Rate grips if you wish to remove your heart rate reading from the display.
CHEST STRAP HEART RATE MONITORING
You may use the heart rate strap to automatically check your heart rate. Just follow these steps:
1.Before beginning your workout, or during a pause, moisten the back of the transmitter on the heart rate strap (not included). Place the strap snugly around your chest with the transmitter resting directly over your sternum.
2.When your heart rate has been acquired, the 
indicator and your heart rate in beats per minute (BPM) display in the HEART RATE field of the Message Window.
3.Remove the heart rate strap, if you wish to remove your heart rate reading from the display.
NOTE: The performance of the transmitter may be affected by body types, body oils, metal in clothing, and outside electrical interference. Always be sure that the transmitter and skin are in good contact. Avoid operating other electrical equipment near your TOTAL BODY TRAIN- ER when you use the heart rate strap.
QUICK START
Quick Start lets you begin your workout by simply pressing one key, or by striding for approximately 12 seconds without pressing any key. Quick Start uses a default weight as set in Maintenance Mode (see Chapter 7 for details), a difficulty LEVEL of 1, and a time limit as set in Maintenance Mode. YOU control resistance LEVEL during the entire program.
To operate the Quick Start program:
1.Access the TOTAL BODY TRAINER, begin striding, and press the QUICK START key.
2.If desired, you can use the personal fan during your workout (see “Using the Personal Fan” for details).
3.You can adjust the resistance LEVEL during the program, using either of the following methods.
■Use the 
keys to enter a resistance level (from 1 to 20). When the desired level has been entered, press the 
key to confirm the resistance level.
■Press the 
or 
key, as desired, to increase or decrease the resistance LEVEL in 1 unit increments.
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