7
Using the Numeric Keypad
8
Built-In Programs
The Cardio Trainer is equipped with a numeric keypad, which serves multiple functions to make the elliptical easier to
control. It can be used to change effort level, enter user settings, and configure programs.
ENTERING USER WEIGHT
Press the Weight key to bring up the prompt that allows you to dial in your weight. This is important because this value
helps calculate accurate calorie and MET values.
PROGRAM CONFIGURATION
In program setups you will be asked different information based on that particular program’s parameters. After you enter
each value using the keypad, press
ENTER
,
NEXT
, or wait 3 seconds to advance to the next screen.
In the 5 Built-in programs, the keypad is used to enter the program’s maximum time, maximum effort level.
In the Specific Goal Programs, the keypad is used to enter a variety of different information. Time Goal: Time, Distance
Goal: Distance, Calorie Goal: Calorie.
In the 5 User programs, the keypad is used to enter the program’s maximum time. It can also be used to set the effort level
for each individual segment. This will be explained in more detail under the
USER PROGRAM
section of this manual.
In the Heart Rate Control (HRC) programs, the keypad is used to enter the program’s maximum effort level, target heart
rate, and program time.
In the User Heart Rate Control programs, the keypad is used to enter the total time, and the target heart rate for each
individual segment. This will be explained in more detail under the
HEART RATE
sections of this manual.
In the 3 fitness tests, the keypad is used to enter your age.
Programs have been added to the Cardio Trainer so you can add some variety to your workouts. You can choose from one of
5 built-in programs, which will run you through a pre-selected effort level profile. When choosing a program you select a
maximum effort level and a time from 10 to 99 minutes. Once set, the elliptical will not go above the maximum effort
level unless you manually override it. Each program is divided into 20 segments of equal time, beginning with 3 warm-up
segments and ending with 2 cool-down segments. For example, a 40-minute program will contain 20 two-minute segments.
Built-In Programs descriptions:
FAT BURN
The overall goal of this program is to elevate your heart rate, maintain the elevated heart rate for most of the
workout, then gradually bring your heart rate down via the last three cool down segments.
INTERMEDIATE
The overall goal of this program is to vary your heart rate by elevating and lowering it several times, providing
you with a challenging cardiovascular workout.
ADVANCED
The overall goal of this program is to raise your heart rate with high effort levels for an advanced cardiovascu-
lar workout.
INTERVALS
The overall goal of this program is to vary your workout load, taking you from peak level to recovery eight
times throughout your workout.
ENDURO
The overall goal of this program is to increase intensity toward a peak without recovery until the cooldown.
