Precor EFX 532 owner manual Workout Tips, Quick Steps to Working OUT

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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

WORKOUT TIPS

The steps to working out on the EFX are listed on the opposite page. A short explanation appears on the left with the more thorough description following on the right. Tips to consider during your workout are shown below.

CAUTION: Before beginning any fitness program, obtain a complete physi- cal examination from your physician.

• Check that the unit is turned ON. The I/0 switch is located at the rear.

•Answer Setup prompts using numeric keys or by pressing the ▼ or ▲ keys.

•Press Enter to select the information being displayed.

•Quick Start bypasses further selections. Default values apply (see QUICK START on page 25). Smart Rate® is not active unless the Age value was

entered and the user is wearing a POLAR® chest strap.

•A time-out occurs during the Setup prompts if the EFX detects no key presses for 2 minutes. The display returns to the Precor banner.

QUICK STEPS TO WORKING OUT

1Put on the chest strap. (Available with the Precor Heart Rate Option.)

2Turn the unit ON.

1.For your Heart Rate to appear on the display, you need to wear a POLAR® chest strap and enter your Age dur- ing the Setup prompts.

2.The I/0 switch is located at the rear of the EFX.

CAUTION: Hold onto the stationary handrails while you step into the foot pedals.

3Hold onto a stationary handrail while you step into the foot pedals and select a course. Important: When you begin moving the foot pedals, continue to hold onto a stationary handrail with one hand while you answer the Setup prompts with the other.

4Continue your workout until course completion.

3.Move the foot pedals and follow the display prompts. You are prompted to make a WEIGHT selection and en- ter your workout AGE, TIME, and COURSE.

Note: To answer the Setup prompts, use the ▼▲ keys. Press Enter to select the information being displayed. The 5 available courses appear on the label attached to the display console. Brief course descriptions are provided beginning on page 31.

Important: Any time during the Setup prompts, you can press the Quick Start key. Refer to QUICK START on page 25.

To pause during your workout session before finishing the selected course, stop pedaling. See Pause, Cool Down and Exit Features for more information.

4.When you have completed a course that has a limited duration, a 5-minute cool down period automatically be- gins. Hold onto the stationary handrail while the EFX re- duces the resistance by 20%. Note that you can always exit a course prematurely using the Reset key. Refer to Pause, Cool Down and Exit Features on page 26.

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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 About this Manual Obtaining ServiceBefore You Begin Important Safety Instructions Volt grounding plug Safety ApprovalGrounding Instructions European Applications RFI Radio Frequency InterferencePrecor Heart Rate OPTIONS-SAFETY Guidelines Personal SafetyTable of Contents Exercising on the EFX MaintenanceCourses Workout Statistics LogOptional Equipment Unpacking the EFXAcquire the Appropriate Tools Hardware KITAssembly Instructions Setting Up the EFXInstallation Requirements String Cable receptacle Upright support tube Front cover Diagram 4 Connect and secure the ribbon cable Diagram 6 Install the water bottle cage Turning the EFX532 on and OFF Club Information Changing the Club SettingsDetermining the Units of Measure Display key functions within the Club ModeSetting the Scrolling Speed Setting a Workout Time LimitSetting a Pause Time Limit Strides Center Display Features on the Display ConsoleEFX532 Display M M E R C I a L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N User Setup Prompts Keys on the Display Console Keypad Tips Diagram 10 Display console keypadPrompts Default Value Quick Start Default ValuesCourse prompt Weight promptPrecor banner Exercising on the EFX Using the Stationary HandrailsPAUSE, Cool Down and Exit Features No pedaling Is detected Press ResetIt ends Time outQuick Steps to Working OUT Workout TipsCooling Down After a Workout Courses Heart Rate FeatureUtilizing the Smart Rate Feature Heart Rate Training Zone Manual Mode and the Quick Start KEYTo use the interval course, take the following steps Cross Training and Gluteal CoursesInterval Course Resistance = Weight Loss CourseCleaning the Equipment MaintenanceStoring the Polar Chest Strap Servicing the EFXWorkout Statistics Log Exploded Views View 2 June 6, 2000 Rev. a View 3 June 6, 2000 Rev. a View 4 June 6, 2000 Rev. a View 5 June 6, 2000 Rev. a View 6 June 6, 2000 Rev. a Commercial Equipment Limited Warranty Product Specifications Electronic Specifications Warranty Registration Card
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