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
Courses
The C934 lets the user choose between six courses.This section provides informa- tion about the special features and functions of the treadmill’s courses and how to best utilize the:
• | SmartRate® feature | • | Manual course |
• | Cross Country course | • | Interval course |
• Weight Loss course | • Random course | ||
• | Heart Rate course |
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Note: To choose a course (other than Manual), begin at the Precor banner and press ENTER.
THE HEART RATE FEATURE
To use the heart rate features you must wear the POLAR® chest strap while working out unless you are using the C934 with the
USING THE SMARTRATE® FEATURE
Add the benefit of SmartRate® to every course on the treadmill. Using SmartRate® as a visual cue helps a user adjust their exercise routine to suit specific needs. SmartRate® simplifies the correlation between heart rate and exercise. A user doesn’t have to stop concentrating on a workout to find a pulse. It is displayed right in front of them along with the SmartRate® zone. Once a user begins a workout, a blinking segment in the bar graph appears on the left of the display, if a user entered an age during the Setup prompts. The segment blinks in time with the user’s pulse and highlights the zone that their heart rate is in: Weight Loss or Cardiovascular.
Important: Access to SmartRate® is only available when the person exercising wears a POLAR® chest strap or uses the
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 85% of his or her maximum aerobic heart rate or go above the user’s target zone. Refer to Diagram 22 for the appropriate target zone.
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