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USING THE HEART RATE FUNCTION
Your elliptical could be equipped with either heart rate pulse grips or a thumb pulse sensor. To find out what your model has, refer to
the beginning of the ASSEMBLY section of your OWNER’S MANUAL.
The heart rate function on this product is not a medical device. While heart rate grips or a thumb pulse sensor can provide a
relative estimation of your actual heart rate, they should not be relied on when accurate readings are necessary. Some people,
including those in a cardiac rehab program, may benefit from using an alternate heart rate monitoring system like a chest or
wrist strap. Various factors, including movement of the user, may affect the accuracy of your heart rate reading. The heart rate
reading is intended only as an exercise aid in determining heart rate trends in general. Please consult your physician.
PULSE GRIPS
Place the palm of your hands directly on the grip pulse handlebars. Both hands must grip the bars for your heart rate to register. It
takes 5 consecutive heart beats (15-20 seconds) for your heart rate to register. When gripping the pulse handlebars, do not grip
tightly. Holding the grips tightly may elevate your blood pressure. Keep a loose, cupping hold. You may experience an erratic readout
if consistently holding the grip pulse handlebars. Make sure to clean the pulse sensors to ensure proper contact can be maintained.
THUMB PULSE
Place and hold your thumb LIGHTLY over the thumb sensor. The sensor may not work properly if you press too hard. The sensor
window should be completely covered by your finger. Wait for a few seconds, and your heart rate will show in the heart rate window.
The thumb sensor can also read a pulse from your index finger.
Do not press excessively hard on the sensor as this may cause damage.
CAUTION
WORKOUT OPTIONS
LOWER BODY WORKOUT
To focus on a lower body
workout, hold the stationary
handlebars only. This will target
your lower body muscles.
FULL BODY WORKOUT
For a full body workout,
push and pull continuously
on the dual action arms
while pedaling.
MOUNTING THE ELLIPTICAL
1. Stand on the side of the elliptical next to the lowest foot pedal.
2. While holding both of the stationary handlebars, place your foot
on the lowest foot pedal and pull yourself up onto the elliptical.
3. Wait until the elliptical finds its resting place and then place
your other foot on the opposite pedal.
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