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
Programs
The C936i lets the user choose between six programs. This section provides information about the special features and functions of the treadmill’s programs and how to best utilize the:
• | SmartRate® feature | • | Manual program |
• | Cross Country program | • | Interval program |
• Weight Loss program | • Random program | ||
• Heart Rate program |
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Note: To choose a program (other than Manual), begin at the Precor banner and press ENTER.
THE HEART RATE FEATURE
To use the heart rate features you must wear the chest strap while working out unless you are using the C936i with the
USING THE SMARTRATE® FEATURE
Add the benefit of SmartRate® to every program on the treadmill. Using SmartRate® as a visual cue helps a user adjust their exercise routine to suit specific needs. SmartRate® simplifies the correlation between heart rate and exercise. A user doesn’t have to stop concentrating on a workout to find a pulse. It is displayed right in front of them along with the SmartRate® zone. Once a user begins a workout, a blinking segment in the bar graph appears on the left of the display, if a user entered an age during the Setup prompts. The segment blinks in time with the user’s pulse and highlights the zone that their heart rate is in: Weight Loss or Cardiovascular.
Important: Access to SmartRate® is only available when the person exercising wears a chest strap or uses the
For the ideal “weight loss” range, a user’s heart rate should be between 55% and 70% of his or her maximum aerobic heart rate. It should never exceed 85% of his or her maximum aerobic heart rate or go above the user’s target zone. Refer to Diagram 22 for the appropriate target zone.
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