USING THE HANDLEBARS
Using the Pulse Function on the
Stationary Handlebars
The pulse window on your electronics works in con- junction with the pulse sensors found on tile stationary handlebars When you are ready to read your pulse.
1.Place botll hands firmly on the pulse sensors For the most accurate reading, it is important to use both hands and to temporarily stop n!oving
2.Look at your pulse window. The small heart will begin to blink
3.'four heart rate will appear in the window approximately 6 seconds al'teryou grasp the pulse sensors
4.After reading your heart rate, you can resume exercising Refer to the Target Heart Rate Zone chart found on page 19 of this manual for additional information about the importance
of working within certain heart rate zones
Dual Action Handlebars
Place your hands midway between the top and bottom of the left and right arms Orl the dual action handlebars Adjust your hands Lip and down slightly to find the position most comfortable for you Bend your elbows
slightly so that your arms are not ttyperextended or
"'locked out" Use a firm grip but try to avoid _'white knuckles" As you_ legs move in the elliptical motion, pump your arms back and forth as if you were walking Using tl_e dual action handlebars will work your upper body in addition to your lower body By using the dual action handlebars, you are recruiting more muscles which wilt both elevate your heart rate and burn more calories than simply doing a lower body workout
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