Energetics CT- 750, Assembly Instruction Manual

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HEART RATE MEASUREMENT
To display the pulse rate, please put both hands on the sensors of handlebar. Only you are holding the sensors with 2
hands will make the system working correctly. After a few seconds your pulse rate will be shown on the display and a
signal

blinks.
You can also use the ENERGETICS chest transmitter set as an option.
HEART RATE . HEART RATE is displayed in bpm. To display HEART RATE only press the Mode key until PULSE
appears. To preset a HEART RATE value press the MODE KEY until PULSE appears on the display. Press the SET key
and the displayed value will cycle up. By pressing and holding the SET key for 2 seconds the display will self-cycle quickly.
To stop the self-cycling mode press the SET key again. HEART RATE is preset when the desired value is displayed. To
reset HEART RATE to zero press the RESET key. NOTE: When the sensor detects your heart rate the
♥ symbol will flash
on the display in unison.
RESET . To reset to zero a displayed value press the RESET key. To reset all functions to zero push and hold the RESET
key for 4 seconds.
RECOVERY . This function evaluates your fitness level by measuring h
ow quickly your heart rate “recovers” over a period
of I minute. At the end of your workout press the RECOVERY key. The computer will STOP all functions except TIME,
which will start to countdown from 60 seconds. HEART RATE sensor input MUST be maintained during the RECOVERY
test. When the timer reaches 00 your recovery score will be displayed (F1/ F6).
F1- Very good
F6- Unsatisfactory
Press the RECOVERY key to return to the main display.
Training Instructions
To achieve a considerable improvement of your physical resistance and your health, some aspects of how to find the most
efficient amount of training should be followed:
If you have not been physically active for a longer period of time and also to avoid health risks you should consult your
general physician before starting to exercise.
Intensity
To achieve maximum results the right intensity has to be chosen.
The heart rate is used as guideline.
As a rule of thumb the following formula is commonly used:
Maximum pulse rate = 220 - Age
While exercising the pulse rate should always be between 70% - 85% of the maximum pulse rate.
For your personal training rates please see the attached pulse rate chart on page 10.
When starting to exercise you should keep your rate at 60% of your maximum pulse rate in the first couple of weeks.
With increasing improvement of fitness the pulse rate should be slowly increased to 85% of your maximum pulse rate.
Fat burning
The body starts to burn fat at approx. 60% of the maximum pulse rate.
To reach an optimum at burning rate, it is advisable to keep the pulse rate between 60%
– 70% of the maximum pulse rate.
The optimum training amount consists of three workouts per week 30 minutes each
.
Example:
You are 52 years of age and would like to start exercising.
Maximum pulse rate = 220 - 52(age) = 168 pulse/min
Minimum pulse rate = 168 x 0.6 = 101 pulse/min
Highest pulse rate = 168 x 0.7 = 117 pulse/min
During the first weeks it is advisable to start with a pulse rate of 101, afterwards increase it to 117.
With increasing improvement of fitness the training intensity should be increased to 70% - 85% of your maximum pulse
rate.
This can be done by increasing the pedalling resistance, a higher pedalling frequency or longer training periods.