Owner`s manual

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Level / HR (Heart Rate)
The LEVEL/HR display field shows the current resistance level (1–16) for 6 seconds, then your
Heart Rate for 6 seconds.
The HR display shows the heart rate in beats per minute (BPM) from the Contact Heart Rate
sensors.
Consultaphysicianbeforeyoustartanexerciseprogram.Stopexercisingifyoufeelpainor
tightness in your chest, become short of breath, or feel faint. Contact your doctor before you
use the machine again. Use the values calculated or measured by the machine’s computer
for reference purposes only.
Contact Heart Rate Sensors
Contact Heart Rate (CHR) sensors send your heart rate signals to the Console. The CHR sensors
are the stainless steel parts of the Handlebars. To use, put your hands comfortably around the
sensors. Be sure that your hands touch both the top and the bottom of the sensors. Hold firm, but
not too tight or loose. Both hands must make contact with the sensors for the Console to detect a
pulse. After the Console detects four stable pulse signals, your initial pulse rate will be shown.
Once the Console has your initial heart rate, do not move or shift your hands for 10 to 15 seconds.
The Console will now validate the heart rate. Many factors influence the ability of the sensors to
detect your heart rate signal:
• Movement of the upper body muscles (including arms) produces an electrical signal (muscle
artifact) that can interfere with pulse detection. Slight hand movement while in contact with the
sensors can also produce interference.
• Calluses and hand lotion may act as an insulating layer to reduce the signal strength.
• SomeElectrocardiogram(EKG)signalsgeneratedbyindividualsarenotstrongenoughtobe
detected by the sensors.
CHRdetectionmaybelimitedtowalkingorslowjoggingduetotheextrememuscleartifactsand
hand motion generated by a comfortable running style. If your heart rate signal ever seems erratic
after validation, wipe off your hands and the sensors and try again.
Heart Rate Calculations
Yourmaximumheartrateusuallydecreasesfrom220BeatsPerMinute(BPM)inchildhood
toapproximately160BPMbyage60.Thisfallinheartrateisusuallylinear,decreasingby
approximatelyoneBPMforeachyear.Thereisnoindicationthattraininginuencesthedecrease
inmaximumheartrate.Individualsofthesameagecouldhavedifferentmaximumheartrates.Itis
more accurate to find this value by getting a stress test than by using an age related formula.