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
•The treadmill provides a 3-minute warm-up period before entering the Heart Rate Course. During this time, you may make changes to the incline by using the Numeric keypad or Incline ▲▼ keys. Use the Speed ▼▲ keys to set the running belt’s speed.
Note: If your heart rate moves into the target zone for your age during the 3-minute warm-up period, the Heart Rate Course begins concurrently. If a negative incline exists at the end of the warm-up period, the incline returns to zero percent.
•After the warm-up period, the treadmill automatically adjusts the incline to keep your heart rate at the selected target. Check the SmartRate® display to see if you are in your preferred zone (cardiovascular or weight loss).
Important: Once you exit the warm-up period and begin the course, the Incline ▼▲ keys no longer affect the actual incline of the treadmill. Instead the keys are used to change your target heart rate. If you change your target heart rate, the treadmill automatically readjusts the incline so that your heart rate remains on target.
CAUTION: A warning message will appear if you go above your maximum recommended heart rate target zone. Heed the warning and get permis- sion from your personal physician before working out above the maxi- mum recommended zone for your age and fitness level. See Diagram 21 on page 37 for the recommended training zones.
•When you reach the time limit, a cool-down period begins.You can override the speed and incline by pressing the ▼ or ▲ keys.
Note:The speed remains constant, if you were at or below 0.5 mph (1.0 kph).
WEIGHT LOSS COURSE
The Precor Weight Loss course incorporates the latest findings on fat-burning and weight loss through exercise. It is based on research at the world-renowned Cooper Institute for Aerobics Research and it is designed to help you burn the most fat during a 28-minute workout, while minimizing the risk of discomfort and injury.The Weight Loss program is similar to the Heart Rate Course, but the target heart rates differ.The rest interval’s target heart rate is preset to 55% of (220 - your age), while the work interval is preset to 70% of (220 - your age). The C966 automatically adjusts the incline of the treadmill and maintains your heart rate settings while in the rest or work intervals.
Note: For the C966 to detect a heart rate, the user must wear the POLAR® chest strap or hold onto the touch-sensitive grips on the handrail. The POLAR® chest strap is optional equipment that can be purchased from your dealer.
