Fat Burn and Cardio Programs
On models equipped with telemetry heart rate features, the user must wear an optional heart rate chest strap transmitter to use these programs. On models equipped with Lifepulse sensors, the user must grasp the Lifepulse sensors when prompted by a flashing heart in the program window.
lEnter age using the numeric keypad to receive a computed target heart rate. Press ENTER to accept the calculated target or input a chosen target heart rate using the keypad and press ENTER.
lThe Data Entry Window will prompt you to enter a time from 1 – 60† minutes. Key in the time you want the workout to last and press ENTER.
lFinally, select a
FAT BURN
The Fat Burn and Cardio heart rate management programs work by adjusting the resistance of the Lifecycle exercise bike in response to your heart rate. The programs use heart rate technology to monitor your heart rate and automatically adjust the work load to maintain your target heart rate. The end result is a perfect workout every time, eliminating both under- and
On the Lifecycle exercise bike, the Fat Burn program uses the technology of heart rate monitoring to automatically keep your heart rate at 65% of your theoretical maximum heart rate‡ or another target heart rate that you enter. Pedal resistance will automatically adjust to maintain the target heart rate. Exercising at 65% of your theoretical maximum heart rate maximizes the aerobic benefits of exercise by accessing the body’s fat stores for fuel.
†60 minutes is the factory setting for the Maximum Program Duration. To increase or decrease the Maximum Program Duration see the Optional Settings for the Lifecycle Exercise Bike section.
‡ (Defined by the American College of Sports Medicine’s “Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription” as 220 minus your age.)
CARDIO
The Cardio program is virtually identical to the Fat Burn program. The only difference is that your target heart rate is calculated at 80% of your theoretical maximum to accentuate cardiovascular improvement by placing a heavier work load on the heart muscle. If you wish to vary the focus of the exercise activities, switch back and forth between the Fat Burn and Cardio programs at any time during a workout, creating the ultimate interval training program!
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