Weight Loss Programs

WEIGHT LOSS

The Weight Loss Programs, available by pressing the WEIGHT LOSS key, begin with a warm-up period similar to the Heart Rate Programs.

The target heart rate for the rest intervals is set in the lower fat-burn range. During the work intervals, the target heart rate is initially set to 220 minus your age multiplied by 70%. For ideal weight loss, your heart rate should remain between 55% and 70% of your maximum aerobic heart rate. Refer to Heart Rate Features.

During your workout, set a comfortable pace. The display lets you know when the incline levels are about to change. You have the option to leave the setting alone or override it by pressing the arrow keys. When you make changes, the software repeats the changes in the remaining intervals.

The chart below briefly explains the purpose of each program.

Program

Description

 

 

Weight Loss

Use the this program if you are beginning

 

or returning to a regular fitness routine. The

 

workout time is fixed at 28 minutes and

 

consists of seven 4-minute intervals. You

 

are not prompted for a workout time.

 

 

Weight Loss

Improve fat-burning results and increase

HRC

endurance every time you exercise. This

 

program helps you achieve weight loss

 

and increase your aerobic capacity. You

 

should wear the chest strap and use

 

SmartRate to monitor your heart rate

 

throughout the session. Refer to Heart

 

Rate Features.

 

 

Calorie Goal

Attain your designated calorie expenditure

 

as you promote aerobic activity and

 

improve your cardio-vascular conditioning.

 

When you select this program, specify

 

your calorie goal at the blinking calorie

 

prompt. Acceptable entries range from 10

 

to 5000 calories. Use the navigational

 

arrow keys or number keys to change the

 

value, and then press OK to begin.

 

 

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Precor M9.57 manual Weight Loss Programs