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Manual Mode
In manual mode, you tell the 500C Cycle and 500R Recumbent Cycle how long you want to
work out; you can adjust your pedaling speed and level ("gear") at any time during the
workout. Follow these steps:
1. Get on the 500 series cycle and start pedaling to activate the console.
If your 500C Cycle and 500R Recumbent Cycle is set for "Get On and Go" operation,
it will automatically go into manual mode and use the default workout length. To
change the length, press
Clear
twice, then continue with step 2.
2. The display will show the default workout length in the "Speed" field, and the light next to
"Time" at the right of the console will flash. You can change the workout length using the
up and down arrow keys, up to the maximum for this 500C Cycle and 500R Recumbent
Cycle. Press
Enter
.
3. The light next to "Program" now flashes. Press the
Manual
program key.
4. Select the effort level you want by pressing
the up or down arrow. If you hold the key
down, the setting will continue to change.
Pick a level that gives you a good workout
at a comfortable pedaling speed without
causing pain. You can adjust the level at
any point in your workout - if you feel like
you're straining, decrease the level to
make it easier to pedal. Remember, you're
in bicycle mode during a manual workout;
setting a new level changes the resistance
on the pedals.
5. Enjoy your ride!
During your workout, the console shows your progress and statistics about your workout. For
details about these displays, see the section "The Workout Display," later in this chapter.
You can change from manual mode to one of the programmed workouts during your
workout. Just press the key for the program you want.
If you need to pause during a workout, the cycle will remember your workout information for
about 10 seconds. If you stop for longer than this, the 500C Cycle and 500R Recumbent
Cycle loses the information, and you'll have to start a new workout.
When you finish, you see a workout summary giving statistics for your total workout. See "The
Workout Display," below, for a description.
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Manual key
Time and
Program
indicators