Owner`s manual

CHAPTER 4 - THE HEART RATE PROGRAM
As an option, the ClimbMax includes a heart rate monitor harness you can wear during a workout
to continuously monitor your heart rate. In either manual or program mode, the heart rate monitor
merely gives you more information—it lets you see your current heart rate at any time.
However, used with the ClimbMax Heart Rate Control program, this option lets you design a
workout tailored to your age and condition by gradually bringing you to your target heart rate, then
keeping you at that heart rate for the rest of the workout. To use the heart rate program:
1. Get on ClimbMax.
If the ClimbMax is set for “step and go” operation, skip steps 2 and 3—just get on
ClimbMax and press the HR Control key. The program will use the default length
and a weight setting of 150 pounds. You will still be able to enter your age and set
your target heart rate. If you want to set the workout length and/or your correct
weight, press the HR Control key before you get on ClimbMax, set the workout
length, weight, age, and target rate as described, then start climbing.
2. The display will show the default workout length in the “Speed” field, and the light next to
“Time” at the right of the console will flash. You can change the workout length using the
up and down arrow keys, up to the maximum set for this ClimbMax. Press Enter.
1. The light next to
“Weight” now flashes,
and ClimbMax shows the
default weight. Use the
arrow keys to change this
to your correct weight.
ClimbMax uses this to
calculate how many
calories you burn during
your workout, so be sure
to allow for your clothing
and shoes. In general, add about five pounds to your base weight to get an accurate
reading. Press Enter.
2. The light next to “Program” now flashes. Press the HR Control key.
3. The light next to “Age” flashes. Use the up and down arrow keys to set your age. Press
Enter.
4. The display will show your target heart rate (based on your age) and the percentage of
your maximum heart rate. Use the up and down arrow keys to set the target heart rate you
want for this workout and press Enter.
5. Start climbing.
Over the first few minutes of your workout, ClimbMax will gradually build you up to your target
heart rate. It will then keep you at this rate until the cool-down at the end of the workout.