4.Hold the handgrip pulse sensor.

It is not necessary to hold the handgrips continu- ously during the program. However, you should hold the handgrips frequently for the program to function properly. Each time you hold the hand-

grip pulse sensor, keep your hands on the metal contacts for at least 30 seconds.

5.Press the Start button to start the program.

The first heart rate program--This program is divided into 30 one-minute segments. One target heart rate setting is programmed for each seg- ment. Note: The same target heart rate setting may be programmed for two or more consecutive segments.

ment. If your heart rate is too far below or above the target heart rate setting, the resistance of the pedals will automatically increase or decrease to bring your heart rate closer to the target heart rate setting.

The Target Pace guide will prompt you to increase or decrease your pedaling pace during the pro- gram. When one of the "Too Slow" indicators lights, increase your pace; when one of the "Too Fast" indicators lights, decrease your pace; when the "On Pace" indicator lights, maintain your cur- rent pace.

IMPORTANT: The target heart rate settings are intended only to provide motivation. Your actu- al heart rate may be slower than the target heart rate settings. Make sure to exercise at a

The target heart rate setting for the first

segment will be shown in the flash-

ing Current

Segment column of the matrix. The tar-

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pace that is comfortable for you.

Note: During the program, you can manually over- ride the resistance setting for the current segment, if desired, with the 1 Step Resistance buttons.

However, when the console compares your heart rate to the target heart rate setting, the resistance

get heart rate set-

tings for the next several segments will be shown in the columns to the right.

When only three seconds remain in the first seg- ment of the program, both the Current Segment column and the column to the right will flash, a series of tones will sound, and all target heart rate settings will move one column to the left. The tar- get heart rate setting for the second segment will

then be shown in the flashing Current Segment column.

The second heart rate program--This program is divided into 40 one-minute segments. The same target heart rate is programmed for all segments. Note: For a shorter workout, stop exercising or

select a different program before the program ends.

Both heart rate programs--As you pedal, the console will regularly compare your heart rate to the target heart rate setting for the current seg-

of the pedals may automatically increase or decrease to bring your heart rate closer to the tar- get heart rate setting.

If you stop pedaling for several seconds, a tone will sound and the program will pause. To restart the program, simply resume pedaling.

. Follow your progress with the matrix, the Training Zones bar, and the displays.

See step 4 on page 14.

7.Turn on the fan if desired.

See step 6 on page 15.

. When you are finished exercising, the console will turn off automatically.

See step 7 on page 15.

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Image IMEL3906.0 user manual Hold the handgrip pulse sensor, Press the Start button to start the program