HILL PLUS
are workouts in which intensity levels increase and decrease in set patterns. The fol-
lowing workouts may be accessed with this button:
AROUND THE WORLD
is an interval-training workout in which the hills resemble scenes of
various geographical areas.
FOOTHILLS
is a rolling hill workout with low intensity levels.
KILIMANJARO
is a Hill workout in which the intensity levels gradually incline toward one
ultimate peak and then gradually decline.
INTERVAL
is a Hill workout in which intensity levels rise and fall. The higher levels gradually
incline toward a peak and then gradually decline.
CASCADES
is a two-peak workout in which intensity levels gradually incline and decline.
SPEED TRAINING
is a Hill workout in which the intensity level alternates between high and
low levels very quickly to simulate a typical speed training workout.
PERSONAL TRAINER
are customized workouts designed either for the advanced user or to be
used in connection with a personal trainer. These workouts include:
WATTS
targets a rate of effort equal to a certain number of Watts. A Watt is a unit of power
that measures the amount of mechanical work required to operate a device, such as a Life
Fitness Stairclimber. It is roughly equal to .25 calories per hour.
METS
targets a rate of effort equal to a certain number of METs. A MET is a unit of
measurement used to express the metabolic rate of work (oxygen consumption per unit of
body weight) required to perform a task. One MET is approximately equal to a person’s
metabolism when seated and relaxed.
FIT TEST
measures cardiovascular fitness compared to other people of the same age
and gender.
4.2
U
SING THE
W
ORKOUTS
Different workouts require different setup steps. See the chart titled
Life Fitness Stairclimber
Workout Set-up Steps,
which appears later in this section, for a quick glance at the steps for
setting up any workout. This section provides details on the steps themselves.
NOTE:
A new Life Fitness Stairclimber may emit a slight smell during the first few hours of operation
as the load resistor heats up for the first time. If the smell persists, contact customer service.
1) B
EGINNING A
W
ORKOUT
Without networking,
touch the screen to START. The Message Area displays the prompt: “Select
your workout or press ? for more information.” Choose a workout program to begin.
If equipped with optional networking,
touch the screen to START. The Message area displays the
prompt: “SELECT YOUR WORKOUT, ENTER YOUR NETWORK ID, OR PRESS ? FOR MORE INFOR-
MATION” and an “NETWORK ID” button will appear on the Workout Selection Screen. Select a workout,
or log on to the networked exercise database and download the preset workout.
To log onto the network, press NETWORK ID and key in the user ID number with the NUMERIC
KEYPAD. Press ENTER.
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