Owner's Manual

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HOW TO USE A HEART RATE PROGRAM
HEART RATE programs automatically control the
s
peed and incline of the incline trainer to keep your
heart rate near a target level while you exercise.
F
ollow the steps below to use a HEART RATE pro-
gram.
1. Put on a Polar
®
-compatible chest pulse sensor
(not included).
You must wear a chest pulse sensor to use a
HEART RATE program.
2. Insert the key into the console.
See GETTING STARTED on page 17.
3. Select a HEART RATE program.
Press the HEART RATE button one, two, or three
times to select the CONSTANT HEART RATE,
VARIABLE HEART RATE, or FAT BURN program.
Note: The CONSTANT HEART RATE program will
keep your heart rate near a percentage that you
select. The VARIABLE HEART RATE program will
keep your heart rate within a target range during
your workout. The FAT BURN program will keep
your heart rate near 65% of your age-predicted
maximum heart rate (see step 7 at the right for an
explanation of your age-predicted maximum heart
rate).
When a HEART RATE program is selected, the
name of the program will appear in the main dis-
play. The words ENTER AGE and the current age
setting will then be shown.
During HEART RATE programs, the matrix will
show a moving graphic that represents your heart
rate. Each time a heartbeat is detected, an addi-
tional peak will appear in the graphic.
4. Enter your age.
See step 3 on page 18.
5. Enter your weight.
See step 4 on page 19.
If you have selected the VARIABLE HEART
RATE program, continue to step 6. If you have
selected the CONSTANT HEART RATE pro-
gram, skip to step 7. If you have selected the
FAT BURN program, skip to step 8.
6. Enter a minimum target heart rate setting.
The words MIN PERCENT and the minimum target
heart rate setting for the program will be shown in
the main display. If desired, you can change the
minimum target heart rate setting by pressing the +
and – buttons beside the ENTER button. The but-
tons can be held down to change the minimum
heart rate setting quickly. Then, press the ENTER
button.
7. Enter a target heart rate setting.
The words MAX PERCENT and the target heart
rate setting for the program will be shown in the
main display. The target heart rate setting repre-
sents a percentage of your age-predicted maxi-
mum heart rate. Your age-predicted maximum
heart rate is 220 minus your age. For example, if
you are 30 years old, your age-predicted maximum
heart rate is 190 beats per minute (220 – 30 =
190). If you are 30 years old, a target heart rate
setting of 50 is equal to 95 beats per minute (50%
of 190 is 95).
If desired, you can change the target heart rate
setting by pressing the + and – buttons beside the
ENTER button. The buttons can be held down to
change the target heart rate setting quickly. The
target heart rate setting can be from 45% to 85% of
your age-predicted maximum heart rate. Then,
press the ENTER button.