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The following workouts are pre-programmed for the Life Fitness Summit Trainer.
► QUICK START
is the fastest way to begin exercising. After the QUICK START key is pressed, a constant-level
workout begins. The intensity level does not change automatically.
► MANUAL
is a constant effort workout in which the user can change the intensity level at any time. It is accessed
with the MANUAL key.
► RANDOM
is an interval training workout of constantly changing intensity levels that occur in no regular pattern or
progression. It is accessed with the RANDOM key.
► FAT BURN
is a low-intensity workout for burning a higher percentage of calories from fat. The user wears a Polar
telemetry heart rate chest strap, or grasps the Lifepulse
TM
sensors continuously. The program adjusts the intensity
level, based on the actual heart rate, to maintain the rate at 65% of the theoretical maximum. It is accessed with
the FAT BURN key.
► CARDIO
is a higher intensity workout for more fit users, maximizing cardiovascular benefits and total calories
burned. The user wears a Polar telemetry heart rate chest strap or grasps the Lifepulse
TM
sensors continuously.
The program adjusts the intensity level, based on the actual heart rate, to maintain the rate at 80% of the theoreti-
cal maximum. It is accessed with the CARDIO key.
► LIFE FITNESS FIT TEST
estimates cardiovascular fitness and can be used to monitor improvements in
endurance every 4-6 weeks. It is accessed by the FIT TEST key.
The following workouts are accessed by pressing the
HILL PLUS
key.
► HILL
is an interval training workout. Intervals are periods of intense aerobic exercise separated by regular periods
of lower-intensity exercise.
► AROUND THE WORLD
is an interval-training workout in which the hills resemble scenes of various geographical
areas.
► CASCADES
is a two-peak workout in which intensity levels gradually increase and decrease.
► FOOTHILLS
is a rolling hill workout with low intensity levels.
► INTERVAL
is a HILL workout in which intensity levels rise and fall. The higher levels gradually incline toward a
peak and then gradually decline.
► KILIMANJARO
is a HILL workout in which the intensity levels gradually incline toward one ultimate peak and then
gradually 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.
The following workouts are accessed by pressing the
PERSONAL TRAINER
key:
► CROSS-TRAIN AEROBICS
simulates the experience of working with a personal trainer. The MESSAGE
CENTER displays prompts at different times to emphasize pushing, pulling, total body, lower body, speed
changes, and forward/reverse motion. This versatile workout promotes maximum cross-training benefits.
► PERSONAL TRAINER WORKOUTS
allow fitness club managers and other authorized personnel to create up to
six custom workouts for the Life Fitness Summit Trainer. Options include CUSTOM, INTERVAL, HEART RATE,
and HILL workouts.
► LIFE FITNESS FIT TEST
estimates cardiovascular fitness and can be used to monitor improvements in
endurance every 4-6 weeks.
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