Schwinn 431 manual Calorie Goal, BMI Body Mass Index Measurement, Recovery Test

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Calorie Goal:

The Calorie Goal feature lets you select an amount of Calories you would like to burn during your workout.

When selecting “CALORIE GOAL”, use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the amount of Calories you wish to “burn” from 10 to 990. Each increment will change the Calories by 10. Confirm your selected value by pressing the ENTER button.

The console will prompt you to choose a profile program. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to select a profile program and press the ENTER button to confirm your selection. During the program the Calorie display will count down from the num- ber of Calories you entered to 0.

BMI (Body Mass Index) Measurement

BMI is a useful tool that shows the relationship between weight and height that is associated with body fat and health risk. The table below gives a general rating and BMI score:

 

BMI

Underweight

Below 18.5

Normal

18.5 – 24.9

Overweight

25.0 – 29.9

Obesity

30.0 and above

There are limitations however. It may overestimate body fat in athletes and oth- ers who have a muscular build. It may also underestimate body fat in older per- sons and others who have lost muscle mass.

When choosing the BMI program you will be prompted to enter your height and weight and the computer will calculate and display your Body Mass Index. The console will display “IDEAL BMI RANGE”. The ideal or normal range is 18.5

– 24.9. The console will also display your ideal weight range for your height.

SOURCE: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Atlanta, GA. The CDC is an agency of the federal Department of Health and Human Services.

CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT BMI AND THE WEIGHT THAT IS APPROPRIATE FOR YOU.

Recovery Test

Recovery Test shows how quickly your heart recovers from an exercise state to a more restful state. Improved recovery is an indicator of increasing fitness.

For the console to perform the Recovery Test two things must happen. You must press the RECOVERY button, AND, the console must be displaying your heart

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