Owner`s manual

Cybex 530S Owner’s Manual
Operation
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Factors that can interfere with the heart rate signal include:
• excessive movement
• body composition
• hydration
• too loose grip
• too tight grip
• excessive dirt, powder or oil
• resting or leaning on the grips
Contaminant’s, such as hand lotions, oils or body powder, may come off on the contact heart rate grips.
These can reduce sensitivity and interfere with the heart rate signal. Therefore, ensure you have clean
hands when using the contact heart rate.
Polar Compatible Reception - To use this feature, a Polar compatible heart rate transmitter belt must
be worn. To view heart rate continuously, press the Scan key when the Heart LED is lit or press the
Heart key.
WARNING: Obtain a medical exam before beginning any exercise program. Begin comfortably
with a lower level and progress with higher levels as you become acclimated.
You may choose from five different program categories. HR Control provides direct selection of tar-
get heart rate. Fitness Test predicts a persons VO2 max level. Three of the program categories (Hill,
Interval, and Fitness) each provide three different profiles, with twenty one levels of difficulty for a choice
of one hundred and eighty nine different pre-programmed options.
You may also use Manual Mode. With this unique combination of programs, you can tailor your
workout to achieve exactly the fitness goals you desire, including: weight loss, conditioning, endurance
or maintenance of overall health. The program choices are summarized as follows:
Quick Start No profile 28 levels Skip setup, control speed and time as you go.
Manual No profile 28 levels Enter time desired. Control resistance as you go.
HR Control No profile No levels Program controls speed and resistance.
Hill Programs 3 Profiles 21 levels Enter time desired. Level dictates resistance.
Interval Programs 3 Profiles 21 levels Enter time desired. Level dictates resistance.
Fitness Test No profile No levels Program controls speed and resistance.
Fitness Programs 3 Profiles 21 levels Enter time desired. Level dictates resistance.
Use of Programs