Precor EFX534 Exercising on the EFX, Heart Rate Feature, Utilizing the Smartrate Feature

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C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N

Exercising on the EFX®

The EFX is designed so that a user can work out with minimal instruction. The directions on the console and the prompts on the display help guide the user through an entire workout session.

This section provides workout tips and information about:

• using the heart rate features

• quick steps to working out

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safety features

• cooling down after a workout

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using the handlebars

• pause and exit features

CAUTION: Before beginning any fitness program, make sure that all users receive a complete physical examination from their physician.

THE HEART RATE FEATURE

If a user wishes to view his or her heart rate on the display, tell them to wear the POLAR® chest strap while working out. A heart rate signal is transmitted to the receiver installed in the display console. During a workout, the heart rate indicator lights, begins blinking and then, displays the heart rate.This lets the user see what his or her heart rate is doing even when the display is presenting other workout statistics. For more information, refer to page 22, Testing the Heart Rate Display.

UTILIZING THE SMARTRATE® FEATURE

Add the benefit of SmartRate® to every course on the EFX. Using SmartRate® as a visual cue helps the user adjust his or her exercise routine to suit specific needs. SmartRate® simplifies the correlation between heart rate and exercise.A user doesn’t have to stop concentrating on the workout to find his or her pulse. It appears on the display along with the SmartRate® zone. Once a user begins a course, a blinking segment in the bar graph appears on the right of the display (if you entered your age during the Setup prompts). The blinking segment indicates the zone that a user’s heart rate is in: Weight Loss or Cardiovascular.

Important: Access to SmartRate® is only available when the person exercising wears a POLAR® chest strap. (The POLAR® chest strap is a separate purchase option.) The SmartRate® indicator lights do not appear when QuickStart is used to select a course.

Weight Loss Zone

For the ideal “weight loss” range, a user’s heart rate should be between 55% and 70% of his or her maximum aerobic heart rate. It should never exceed 80% of the user’s maximum aerobic heart rate or go above a user’s training zone. Refer to Diagram 26 on page 41 for the appropriate training zone.

Cardiovascular Zone

When a user maintains a heart rate between 70% and 80% of his or her maximum aerobic heart rate, he or she is improving his or her overall cardiovascular/cardio- respiratory fitness level. Maintaining a heart rate in either zone (weight loss or cardiovascular) for 30 minutes or more on a regular basis (minimum three times a week) provides the greatest benefits.

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Contents M M E R C I a L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N Important Safety Instructions Safety Approval Hazardous Materials and Proper DisposalTable of Contents Back cover User’s authority to operate the equipment RFI Radio Frequency InterferenceEuropean Applications European ApplicationsEFX SELF-POWERED Features Obtaining ServiceAbout this Manual Equipment and prevent injuries to yourselfOther Equipment Unpacking the EFXStandard Equipment Acquiring the Appropriate ToolsHardware KIT Installation Requirements Setting Up the EFXAssembly Instructions Diagram 5 Front base assembly M M E R C I a L O D U C T S V I S I O N Upright Diagram 9 Place the base on supportive blocks Bolts G and washers H Frame stabilizer Upright Tighten all mounting screws using a 9/16 wrench. Diagram Diagram 12 TightenDiagram 13 Secure Diagram 15 Secure Diagram 16 Level the unit Diagram 18 Insert the front end cap Removing the Locking PINSupplying Power to the EFX534 Testing the Heart Rate DisplayCustom Settings Mode Changing the Custom SettingsDisplay key functions within the Custom Settings Mode Electrical power must be suppliedDetermining the Units of Measure Setting a Pause Time Limit Setting a Workout Time LimitReset, Enter, QuickStart Enter Reset Using Csafe Standard EquipmentUser ID Entry Program Keys EFX534 Display Features on the Display ConsoleCenter Display Select User Setup PromptsSetup Prompts Description QuickStartPress Quickstart at Following occurs Using Quickstarttm During the Setup PromptsWeight prompt Precor bannerCenter Display Smartrate Display Low BatteryInformational Displays Prior to Shutdown Keys on the Display Console DefaultValues Prompts DefaultValueWeight Loss Zone Heart Rate FeatureUtilizing the Smartrate Feature Exercising on the EFXWorkout Tips Using the Stationary Handrail Using the HandlebarsChanging the Display Features Using the Select KEY Quick Steps to Working OUT Cooling Down After a Workout PAUSE, Cool Down and Exit FeaturesA course This is what happens Inserting the Locking PIN Press Reset Displays the Workout Summary bannerCool down Mode Pause Mode, youHill Climb Course Manual Mode and the Quickstarttm KEYCourses Interval CourseYour AGE To use the interval course, take the following stepsWeight Loss Course Cross Training CourseCleaning the Equipment MaintenanceInspection Storing the Polar Chest Strap Symptoms of a LOW BatteryUsing the Battery Recharger Servicing the EFX and Long Term StorageReplacing the Battery Battery Recharger Power CordExploded Views Exploded Views Exploded Views Exploded Views Exploded Views Exploded Views Exploded Views Thank You and Welcome to Precor Please indicate the type and number of products purchased Date of PurchaseProduct Serial Numbers How many members do you have?Conditions and Restrictions Limited WarrantyWarranty Periods and Coverage Complete this portion and keep for your recordsProduct Specifications Electronic Specifications
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