Precor EFX manual Heart Rate Program Tips

Heart Rate Program

The Basic HRC Program (P8) adjusts the resistance to maintain your heart rate within

PROGRAM

two beats per minute of the

target heart rate while you exercise. To help you monitor your heart rate while using this program, Target HR Achieved appears at the top of the SmartRate display when your heart rate is within two beats per minute of the target heart rate.

To use this program, you must enter your age and grasp the touch-sensitive grips so your heart rate can be monitored throughout the session.

Important: Consult your physician to determine the appropriate target heart rate for your age and fitness level. If your physician recommends a different target heart rate than the one that appears on the display, adjust it accordingly. Do not exercise over the recommended range of 87% of your maximum aerobic heart rate.

Heart Rate Program Tips

The Basic HRC Program enhances your overall cardiovascular fitness level to help you achieve your weight loss and fitness goals. Read through the following tips before selecting a program. These tips provide general information regarding how the program functions. For more information and exercise suggestions, refer to the Precor web site at www.precor.com.

•The program provides a 3-minute warm-up period. During this time, you may change the CrossRamp or resistance, but you cannot adjust the time. At the end of the warm-up period, the program automatically controls the resistance.

Note: The warm-up period ends and the program begins when the 3-minute period elapses or your target heart rate is maintained within +/- 2 beats per minute.

•Pressing the RESISTANCE arrow keys during the Basic HRC program adjusts your target heart rate.

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