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2
Automatic training
(training at a constant pulse
rate)
• You set the pulse rate at which you
want to exercise and the Model EC-
3600 automatically adjusts pedal
resistance to maintain that pulse
rate. This is an ideal basic form of
aerobic training.
• As you repeat the exercise at a
c e r t a i n p u l s e r a t e a n d m a k e
progress in your fitness level, you
will be able to create a greater work
intensity under the same pulse rate.
Further, you will be able to try
exercising at a higher target pulse
rate.
PULSE RATE
1
Aerobic power
measurement
(physical fitness test)
• Over a period of 10 minutes, you
will encounter three different levels
of pedal resistance. Your pulse will
change in response to the different
levels of resistance, and this change
in pulse will be used to calculate
your overall fitness level, also
expressed is MOU (VO
2
max).
MOU stands for maximum oxgen
uptake. The higher your overall
fitness level, the greater your
endurance.
• Your MOU value is compared with
the MOU values of other people
who are the same age and sex as
you. You are given a physical
strength number from 1 to 5
depending on how you rank.
• These results should give you a good
idea of your own fitness level and
help you to determine what sort of
training program will be the most
effective for you. For information on
how to choose a training program,
refer to "Your strength level and
training index" on page 20~23 in the
Operation
section on this booklet.
3
Isopower training
(training at a constant
energy
expenditure)
• The figure for energy expenditure
that is shown on the screen of the
Model EC-3600 is calculated from
p e d a l r e s i s t a n c e ( k g · m ) a n d
cadence (rpm).
• In isopower training, you set the
desired energy expenditure in
watts. The Model EC-3600 takes
into account your cadence (rpm)
and adjusts pedal resistance (kg·m)
a u t o m a t i c a l l y s o t h a t e n e r g y
expenditure in watts remains
constant.
• This type of training is also called
constant load, and is often used in
cardio-vascular rehabilitation.
Control range:
cadence:
40~100 rpm
wattage:
25~200 watts
Note:
If you set your target
wattage as under 50 watts,
control limit of cadence (rpm)
becomes under 100 rpm.
The five programs of operation
TORQUE
WORK RATE
Upper Pulse Limit Alarm
For your safety, the upper pulse limit alarm is provided in all the programs of the EC-
3600. This alarm is automatically set at (200 - your age) as soon as you input your age.
If your pulse rate exceeds this limit, the buzzer beeps and the pedal resistance
automatically drops to the minimum of 0.5 kg·m.
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TORQUE
4
Manual training
(training at a constant
pedal
resistance)
• You choose the pedal resistance
( t o r q u e : k g · m ) , a n d i t s t a y s
c o n s t a n t . T h i s i s t h e m o s t
traditional way in which stationary
bicycles have been used.
Torque setting range:
0.5~4.0 kg·m
Minimum graduation:
0.1 kg·m
5
Hill profile training
(training by cycling up
mountains)
• Pedal resistance changes over time
to simulate the effect of cycling in
the mountains. All changes in pedal
resistance are shown on the screen.
• There are three types of mountain
profile as follows:
PRF-1 the Apennines (Italy)
PRF-2 the Cascades (U.S.A.)
PRF-3 t h e P y r e n e e s ( F r a n c e ,
Spain)
• The mountain profiles from 1 to 3
are arranged in order of ascending
difficulty. Do not strain yourself,
but rather enjoy the form of each
mountain.
• The initial setting of the exercise
time is 16 minutes. You can either
increase or decrease the training
time, in which case the over all hill
pattern will not be changed, but
shortened or stretched horizontally
in proportion with the designated
time.
PRF-1
the Apennines
PRF-2
the Cascades
PRF-3
the Pyrenees
