Precor efx 5.25 manual User keys, Locking Pin on the Roller Arm

QUICKSTART™

CAUTION: Before using the EFX, read all these instructions. Failure to do so may result in serious injury.

• Do not allow children or those unfamiliar with its
operation, on or near this equipment.
• Before beginning any fitness program, see your
physician for a thorough physical examination.
Seek advice from your physician to learn the
target heart rate appropriate for your
fitness level.
• Always face the display and use the
stationary handrail for balance. Never	EFX		5.25
attempt to turn around on the EFX.		®
• If you feel pain, faintness, or dizziness,

stop exercising immediately.

Begin Your Workout with QUICKSTART

To begin exercising immediately without personalizing your exercise session, take the following steps.

1.	Turn On the EFX using the power switch located at the rear of the
	unit, near the power cord.
2.	Remove the locking pin that secures the roller arm.
3.	Hold on to the stationary handrail and step on the foot pedals.
4.	Begin pedaling. Maintain a comfortable stride rate between 100
	and 150 strides per minute depending on your level of fitness.
	Important: Do not use the Total Body feature until you are
	comfortable with the movement of the EFX 5.25.
5.	Press QUICKSTART and the Manual Program begins. An exercise

USER keys

Pick one of the USER keys to store workout preferences. The next time you exercise, press the appropriate USER key when the Precor banner appears. Your workout preferences are immediately restored. Press QUICKSTART to begin using the displayed program.

The Locking Pin on the Roller Arm

The locking pin on the EFX ramp secures the roller arm from use. To prevent unauthorized use, secure the roller arm with the locking pin after every workout.

Pull firmly on the pin to slide it out of the roller arm. A lanyard attaches the locking pin to the ramp. Store the locking pin underneath the ramp once it is removed from the roller arm.

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Workout Tips

•Before and after an exercise session, gently stretch your lower body and back to help prevent stiffness or soreness.

•At the beginning of an exercise session, take several minutes to bring your heart rate into your target zone (shown in Diagram A on the other side of this card).

•To display your heart rate, use both hands to grasp the touch-sensitive grips.

•To pause during your workout, stop pedaling. The pause mode has a 10-minute time limit.

•Incorporate a cool-down period into your exercise session to help lower your heart rate and minimize muscle stiffness and soreness.

	session goal of 30 minutes appears in the TIME display and
	counts down.
	Note: To select a different program or choose a USER key, refer
	to your owner’s manual.
6.	To increase or decrease the ramp incline or resistance, use the
	CROSSRAMP or RESISTANCE arrow keys.
7.	When you reach the time goal, you automatically enter a
	cool-down period. After you complete the cool-down period, the
	equipment displays a summary of your exercise session statistics.
	If you used the touch-sensitive grips during your workout, your
	average heart rate appears in the display as well.
8.	Stop pedaling and hold on to the stationary handrail while you
	carefully step down from the EFX.
9.	To prevent unauthorized use, turn Off the EFX and secure the
	roller arm with the locking pin.
	Note: To personalize your exercise experience, refer to Workout
	Options in your owner’s manual.

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