Owner`s manual

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COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION
Using Smart Rate during a workout with any C764 program helps maximize the
user’s weight loss or cardiovascular fitness regimen. While a user works out in
a particular course, you as trainer or club manager, could show him or her the
Smart Rate display and suggest changing the work level, moving to a different
cadence (step rate), or increasing/decreasing step height to position his or her
heart rate in the desired Smart Rate zone.
When the user maintains his or her heart rate between 70% and 85% of their
maximum aerobic heart rate, overall improvement occurs to his or her cardiores-
piratory fitness level. If a person maintains his or her heart rate between 55% and
70% of their maximum aerobic heart rate, he or she is burning enough calories
that, when continued on a regular basis for 30 minutes or more, provides the
greatest fat-burning (weight loss) benefits.
UTILIZING THE HEART RATE CAPABILITY
Important: You can access Smart Rate and utilize all heart rate function, only
if the optional heart rate receiver is installed in your unit. See Obtaining Service
on the inside front cover. The Smart Rate indicator lights do not appear when you
use the Quick Start key.
A user can make each program on the C764 a heart rate interactive course by
monitoring and maintaining his or her heart rate in the Smart Rate zone best
suited for their specific needs.
Before utilizing the heart rate capabilities (Smart Rate), take time to read the
following guidelines.
• Consult with your physician before engaging in any vigorous exercise. Do
not use Smart Rate until authorized by your physician.
• Slow down and stop the workout immediately if you experience any pain or
abnormal symptoms.
• Gently stretch your lower body and back before and after the test to help
prevent stiffness or soreness.
• Know your heart rate (pulse) and your physician-recommended heart rate
training zone. Individual heart rates vary according to several physiological
factors and may not correspond directly with the tables provided.
• You should not use the heart rate interactive capabilities (Smart Rate) if you
are taking any medications that either speed up or slow down your heart rate.
• Keep in mind that you are working with very sensitive equipment and upper
body movement should be kept to a minimum.
• After putting on the chest strap, turn the C764 ON, stand on the foot pedals,
and face the electronic console for a minimum of 15 seconds. This allows
the unit to acknowledge the presence of the transmitter.