HOW TO USE HEART RATE PROGRAMS
CAUTION: If you have heart prob- lems, or if you are over 60 years of age and have been inactive, do not use the heart rate programs. If you are taking medication regu- larly, consult your physician to find whether the medication will affect your exercise heart rate.
1 Put on the optional chest pulse sensor.
You must wear the optional chest pulse sensor (see page 21) to use a heart rate program. See
the instructions included with the chest pulse sensor.
2 Insert the key fully into the console.
See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 10.
3 Select a heart rate program.
When the key is in- serted, the manual mode will be selected. To select a heart rate
program, press the Program Select button
repeatedly until one of the two heart rate program indicators lights. Note: The diagrams beside the heart rate program indicators show how the target heart rate will change during the programs.
During the 85% Max program, your heart rate will reach approximately 85% of your estimated maxi- mum heart rate. During the Self Select program, your heart rate will remain near a level that you select. Note: Your estimated maximum heart rate is determined by subtracting your age from 220. For example, if you are 30 years old, your esti- mated maximum heart rate is 190 beats per minute (220 – 30 = 190).
4 Enter your age.
When a heart rate program is selected, the word “AgE” will appear in the left display and the cur- rent age setting will begin to flash. If you have al- ready entered your age, simply press the Enter button. If you have not entered your age, press the increase or decrease button beside the Enter button to enter your age, and then press the Enter button.
5 Enter a maximum speed setting.
After you have entered your age, the letters “SPd” will appear in the left display and the maximum speed setting of the program will begin to flash. If desired, press the increase or decrease button beside the Enter button to adjust the maximum speed setting. When the desired setting is shown, press the Enter button.
If the 85% Max program is selected, go to step
7.If the Self Select program is selected, go to step 6.
6 Enter a target heart rate.
The letters “PLS” will appear in the left display and the target heart rate setting for the program will begin to flash. If desired, press the increase or de- crease button beside the Enter button to adjust the target heart rate setting. When the desired setting is shown, press the Enter button.
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