Schwinn 438 manual Four User Settings, Time Trial, Fitness Test

OPERATION

60%–70% of maximum heart rate—General Fitness Zone— Fat Burning Exercise within this zone improves general fitness, begins to develop endurance, and contributes greatly to weight control and management by utilizing mostly fat calories for energy.

70%–80% of maximum heart rate—Aerobic Workout Zone—Endurance Training Exercise within this zone increases overall fitness, improves cardiovascular efficiency and endurance.

80%–90% of maximum heart rate—Anaerobic Workout Zone—Performance Training Exercise within this zone maximizes fitness and athletic performance. Important: We strongly recommend you consult with your physician before exercising in this zone.

■Four User Settings

Each user setting allows the you to set up and store into the computer memory your name, weight, height, age, and sex. Each user setting allows for two different workout profiles, which you can customize.

■Time Trial

This program enables you to workout against a “pacer” to determine how long it takes you to cover a preset distance. You preset the speed of the “pacer” as the baseline of your workout, and race to the end of the preset distance. At the end of the Time Trial, the computer displays the watts, distance, and speed you achieved.

■Fitness Test

The Fitness Test is one of the best ways to measure improvements in your physical fitness level. The test measures your fitness by comparing your power output (in watts) to your heart rate. In general, as you become “more fit,” you will produce more power (watts) at a given heart rate. As the test starts, the power (watts) slowly increases. This means you will work harder and, as a result, your heart rate increases. The watts continue to increase automatically until your heart rate reaches the “test zone.” This zone

is individually computed to be near 75 percent of your maximum heart rate. When you reach the “test zone” the elliptical holds the watts steady for three minutes. This is to allow you to reach a steady state (where your heart rate has become basically steady). At the end of the three

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