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
Courses
The EFX lets the user choose between five variable courses.This section provides information about the special features and functions of the EFX courses and how to best utilize the:
• | Manual course | • | Cross Training course |
• | Hill Climb course | • | Weight Loss course |
• | Interval course |
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Note:To choose a course, begin pedaling. Once the Precor banner appears, press Enter.
MANUAL MODE AND THE QUICKSTARTTM KEY
Manual mode lets you set the resistance level. As with other courses, when you complete the time limit set for the course, the automatic
You can choose Manual mode in two different ways:
•pressing the QuickStart key at the Precor banner. QuickStart bypasses the remaining selections and starts the Manual course. Default values include a time limit of 30 minutes (or the custom settings, whichever is less), 150 lbs. (68 kg.) and an age of zero. The SmartRate® display is inac- tive.
•pressing Enter at the Precor banner.This causes the EFX to display several Setup prompts. At the COURSE prompt, select MANL.
The Manual course profile initially appears as a flat line. Use the ▼▲ keys to adjust the resistance level. (See page 32 for more information.) As you proceed with your workout, a blinking column represents your position on the course.
HILL CLIMB COURSE
For your convenience, the resistance in the Hill Climb course is preset. Review the display label to ascertain the ascent and descent you’ll be feeling in the pedal resistance throughout the course. Anytime during the workout, you can override the resistance settings by pressing the Resistance ▼▲ keys.
INTERVAL COURSE
The interval course on the EFX lets you select the rest and work intervals according to your training regimen.You set the resistance level for first rest and work interval and the software repeats the intervals throughout the course. At any point during the workout, you can change the settings of the current interval by simply pressing the ▼▲ keys.The software remembers the new settings and applies it to the appropriate rest or work interval.
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