Precor M9.25i Using the Weight Loss Program, Correcting Inconsistent Heart Rate Readings

CAUTION: The QUICK START™ key automati- cally starts the running belt after the message “Belt Starting 3, 2, 1,...” scrolls across the display. Hold onto the handrail before stepping onto the running belt.

Using the Weight Loss Program

The Weight Loss program uses the Smart Rate® system and incorporates the results of the Cooper Institute’s latest research on weight loss and control. It’s designed to help you burn the most calories during a 28-minute workout, while minimizing the risk of discomfort and injury. Performed three or four times a week, the weight loss program can help you reach your ideal weight and fitness level quickly and efficiently.

When you wear the Precor Heart Rate Option’s chest strap, the software uses your heart rate to adjust the incline setting which, essentially, customizes a Weight Loss program for you. To maximize its effectiveness, use the chest strap every time you workout.

Note: You must wear the Precor Heart Rate Option the first time you access the Weight Loss Program. If you do not, a message scrolls across the display reminding you to put on the chest strap. If you do not have the Precor Heart Rate Option, press ENTER or Hold to Reset to return to the user I.D. prompt.

To use the Weight Loss program, follow the steps found in the section titled Working Out on the M9.25i Low Impact Treadmill. When the electronic console display prompts you to enter a program, choose program number “13.”

The Weight Loss program is similar to a 4-minute (rest/work) interval program. You can change the incline setting; however, the effectiveness of the weight loss program will vary.

If you use the Precor Heart Rate Option, the M9.25i software automatically adjusts the rest or work intervals if your heart rate is above or below the recommended zones for your age. You can see, by the blinking segment on the Smart Rate® display, that the software tries to maintain your heart rate at the lower end (55% of maximum heart rate) while in the “rest” intervals and attempts to keep it at 70% of maximum heart rate while in the “work” intervals.

Important: You can workout without the chest strap transmitter if you have previously completed the Weight Loss program. The M9.25i software reinstates the rest and work intervals from memory. However, If you are not wearing the chest strap and do change the incline settings, the treadmill returns to the preset levels at the beginning of the next rest or work interval.

Correcting Inconsistent Heart Rate Readings

If your fitness score is inconsistent with previous tests, or the heart rate display becomes erratic, or no heart rate appears on the display, take the following steps:

1.Make sure that the electrodes on the chest strap are moist and placed properly against your skin. Sometimes, due to body chemistry, the chest strap cannot successfully detect and transmit your heart rate. If this occurs, use the electrolyte spray that accompanies your Precor Heart Rate Option package. Follow the directions on the bottle. After spraying the electrode strips on the chest strap, check to be sure that the strap is comfortably tight around your chest and centered in the middle of your chest. Refer to Diagram 14 in the section titled, Wearing the Chest Strap Transmitter.

2.Make sure that the treadmill is turned ON and the magnetic safety key is secure.

3.Be sure that you are within 3 feet of the electronic console and facing toward it. Allow a few seconds for the receiver to display your heart rate on the electronic console’s display.

If you have taken the steps above and still get erratic readings, you may need to replace the chest strap transmitter or its battery. Refer to the section titled, Changing the Battery in the Chest Strap. To locate the Precor dealer nearest you, dial 1-800-4-PRECOR.

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