Precor 719e owner manual Keypad, Setting the Resistance Level

CAUTION: Do not adjust the resistance cylinders after extended continuous use because they can heat up to the point of being uncomfortable to touch.

PACER—blinks at a constant rate (up to 150 times per minute), as specified by the user. When you are exercising at the same rate as the pacer, the Pacer display stops blinking. It sets a tempo for you to follow, helping you maintain your exercise intensity and providing motivation.

ODOMETER X 100—gives the total number of steps accumulated on the climber over time, up to 999,900. Use this display to track the amount of “mileage” your climber has on it.

Keypad

START/STOP—starts and stops your workout session. However, the electronic console automatically begins displaying information when you move the stair arms. You could use this key to start or stop your workout when you want to keep your warm-up or cool-down sessions separate from your workout statistics.

MODE—specifies the information you want displayed. Simply press this key repeatedly until information from the desired display appears.

PACER—sets a pace tempo. When you press this key the pacer appears in the bar graph on the left side of the display. The pace tempo can only be changed by pressing the PACER key.

RESET—resets the displays on the electronic console to 0. Note that pressing this key does not reset the Odometer and Pacer displays. Using the RESET key is another way to keep your warm-up or cool-down sessions separate from your workout statistics.

Setting the Resistance Level

Before using the 719e climber, you need to adjust the work level. The work level, which is related to your body weight and your step height during the workout, determines your step rate (the number of steps you can take per minute). The relationship between body weight, step height, and step rate determines how hard you work during a session.

Understanding the principles covered in General Aerobic Training Information later in this manual will help you select the appropriate work level for your fitness level and personal fitness goals. To achieve your goals, it is important to use a work level that allows your heart rate to reach your training zone and then maintains that rate for the desired length of time—while you maintain a step height between 4 to 8 inches. (For information about your training zone, see How Hard Should I Exercise? in the section titled General Aerobic Training Information.)

Keep these guidelines in mind when selecting a work level:

•Work level settings on the 719e climber range from “1” to “12.”

•“1” provides a faster step rate due to less resistance in the stair arms than “12.” A low setting is generally considered the easier aerobic workout even though your step rate is fast because it is easier to push against the stair arms.

•The resistance cylinders operate more stiffly at the beginning of a workout until they warm up through use.

Start exercising at a setting that will gradually allow you to work your way to step at a comfortable rate (about 110 to 120 steps per minute) and at a step height between 4 to 8 inches for 20 minutes or longer.

To adjust the cylinder’s resistance level, turn the adjustment knob at the top of the cylinder. Make sure that both cylinders are set at the same resistance level to ensure a smooth, balanced feel during your workout.

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