Appendix C - Cardiatouch
TM
Heart Rate Monitor
Your 800S Stepper may be equipped with CardioTouch
TM
technology, bringing you the con-
venience and accuracy of the most advanced heart rate monitoring
system available.
Easy to Use
Using CardioTouch is simple, because no special setup is required. Just select the workout
routine you prefer and begin exercising. To see your pulse, simply touch both right and left
CardioTouch sensors. The pulse symbol will begin flashing in the "Heart Rate" field of your
console, indicating that CardioTouch has gone to work. Your heart rate will display within a
few seconds.
Heart Rate Control Compatible
If you prefer to use one of the built-in Heart Rate Control workout routines, simply select the
workout of your choice, as described in Chapter 5, touch the CardioTouch sensors, and begin
to exercise. Although it is best to remain in contact with the sensors, it is okay to let go
occasionally.
Versatile
The CardioTouch grip is made of a conductive rubber for comfort. This system requires only a
light touch from each hand on the grips to register the heartbeat. In fact, the CardioTouch
system is so sensitive that it can sense your pulse by making contact with any combination of
wrists, forearms, fingers, or palms. Just remember, you must touch the grips on the left and
right sides at the same time to get the heartbeat signal.
Not Getting a Reading?
If your heart rate does not appear on the console, or if it changes erratically, the reason could
be:
• Biological differences: Due to biological differences among people, the clarity of the
electrical heartbeat signal that CardioTouch senses can vary greatly. For this reason,
CardioTouch may not be able to calculate the correct heart rate for some people. This is a
common limitation among all handgrip style heart rate monitors.
• Body motion on the 800S Stepper: Intense body motion can obscure your heartbeat
signal, so it is sometimes difficult for CardioTouch to correctly calculate your heart rate on
the 800S Stepper machines. This may result in erratically changing readings. If you have
this problem, reduce your steppbing speed or stop moving momentarily to allow Cardio
Touch to lock back onto your pulse. Then gradually increase your stepping motion and
CardioTouch will follow. At high stepping speeds, you may need to modify your style in
order to reduce upper body motion.
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