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About Your C5i Upright Bike
Preset Programs
Preset programs automatically change the resistance level during a workout
according to a preset pattern called a profile. This provides a better workout,
since it uses a wider range of muscles and different intensities, a well-known
benefit in the cross-training and interval-training world.
Each preset program can be set to change the resistance level. Each has
a suggested duration which can be adjusted to anywhere from 10 to 99
minutes. Two overall levels may be selected, which raises or lowers the
program profile.
Changing the resistance level changes which muscles are used. Adjust the
resistance level to your personal preferences, or to target different muscles.
Long Slow Distance
(40 minutes default)
This profile has small changes,
allowing for a more consistent style of effort, maximizing the duration of
your workout.
Short Interval
(20 minute default)
This has the widest variation of
resistance level, and has the shortest default duration.
Moderate Interval
(30 minute default)
Smaller resistance changes than
Short Interval, but greater overall duration, resulting in a longer workout.
Long Interval
(40 minute default)
The smallest resistance alterations
of any of the interval workouts, allowing a longer overall duration.
