LifeFitness Lifecycle 6500HR, Operation Manual

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The Data Entry Window will prompt you to enter a time from 1 – 60† minutes.
Key in the time you want your workout to last and press ENTER.
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Finally, select a warm-up effort level from 0 – 12. The effort level will be displayed
in the Data Entry Window (you do not need to press ENTER) and your heart
rate management program will begin a three minute warm-up at this level or
until you reach your target heart rate, whichever comes first, followed by the
actual heart rate controlled portion of the program.
The Fat Burn and Cardio heart rate management programs work by adjusting the
resistance of the Lifecycle 6500HR exercise bike in response to your heart rate. The
programs use the technology of Lifepulse digital sensors to monitor your heart rate
and automatically adjust the work load to maintain your target heart rate. The end
result is a perfect workout every time, eliminating both under- and over-training.
On the Lifecycle 6500HR aerobic trainer, the Fat Burn program uses the technology
of Lifepulse digital sensors to automatically keep your heart rate at 65% of your
theoretical maximum heart rate (defined as 220 minus your age by the American
College of Sports Medicine’s “Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription” ), or
another target heart rate that you enter. Pedal resistance will automatically adjust to
maintain the target heart rate. Exercising at 65% of your theoretical maximum heart
rate maximizes the aerobic benefits of exercise by accessing the body’s fat stores for
fuel by not burning you out so you can continue an effective workout.
The Cardio program is virtually identical to the Fat Burn program. The only difference
is that your target heart rate is calculated at 80% of your theoretical maximum to
accentuate cardiovascular improvement by placing a heavier work load on the heart
muscle. If you wish to vary the focus of your exercise activities, you may switch back
and forth between the Fat Burn and Cardio programs at any time during a workout
just by pressing the Enter key, creating the ultimate interval training program!
Remember, you may change your target heart rate at any time after the warm-up
period by simply keying in a new target heart rate.
The Life Fitness Heart Rate program begins with a three minute warm-up period
designed to safely get you closer to your target heart rate from a resting start. It
should take two to three minutes for your heart rate to reach your target.
NOTE: If your heart rate isabove the chosen target during the warm-up period, the
warm-up period will immediately end and the Lifecycle 6500HR aerobic trainer will
begin automatically varying its resistance to maintain your target heart rate.
† 60 minutes is the factory setting for the Maximum Program Duration. To increase or decrease the Maximum
Program Duration see the Optional Settings for the Lifecycle 6500HR Aerobic Trainer section.
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