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WORKOUT DESCRIPTIONS 
 

GO

 

Press to immediately begin a workout. Workout,     

resistance level, and time will automatically go to default 

settings. Pressing GO will not prompt user for age, weight or 

level settings. 

 

1)

 

Start pedaling and press the GO key to begin your 

workout. 2) The display will read 3, 2, 1. Begin and then 

the program will start. 

 

 
MANUAL

 

Manual allows the user to input more infor-

mation while defining their own workout. Calorie              

expenditure will be more accurate when inputting            

information in Manual than by pressing GO. 

 

1)

 

Start pedaling, press the MANUAL key. 

 

2)

 

Select Level by using the UP or DOWN keys and press 

ENTER.

 

3)

 

Select Time by using UP or DOWN level keys and press 

ENTER. 

 

4)

 

Select Weight by using the UP or DOWN level keys and 

press ENTER. 

 

5)

 

The display will read 3, 2, 1. Begin and then the program 

will start. 

 

 

FAT BURN

 

Fat burn is a level based program that is  

designed to help users burn fat through various resistance 

level changes. 

 

 

INTERVAL TRAINING

 

The intervals training program 

is a level based program that automatically adjusts the    

resistance of the machine from low to high intensity settings 

at regular intervals. 

 

1)

 

Start pedaling, press the workout button of choice. 

 

2)

 

Select Time by using UP or DOWN level keys and press 

ENTER. 

 

3)

 

Select Weight by using the UP or DOWN level keys and 

press ENTER. 

 

4)

 

Select Level by using the UP or DOWN keys and press 

ENTER.

 

5)

 

The display will read 3, 2, 1. Begin and then the program 

will start. 

 

 

FIT TEST

 

The fitness test measures cardiovascular    

fitness and provides an estimated sub

-

maximal VO2 result. 

Its based on power output according to the ACSM standards 

and was developed by the Cooper Institute 

(www.cooperinstitute.com). 

 

User RPMs must remain between 60

-

80 RPM during the 

test. The test will end when the user can no longer maintain 

this speed. The test starts at a low intensity level and     

gradually increases in intensity (difficulty) every 2 minutes. 

As it increases, the user must maintain 60

-

80 RPM to ad-

vance to the next level. Once the test ends a recovery period 

(cool down) will begin, and the user's results are calculated 

and displayed. Results are based on the number of stages 

completed. 

 

1

-

2 Well below average 

   

3

-

4 Below Average 

 

    

5

-

6 Average

 

 

               7

-

8 Above Average 

 

9+Well Above Average  

 

 

 
TARGET HEART RATE

 

The heart rate control 

workout mode allows the user to program their desired 

heart rate zone, and the bike will automatically adjust the 

level based upon the user’s heart rate. The heart rate zone is 

calculated using the following equation: (220

-

Age)8%= tar-

get heart rate zone. The user must continually hold onto the 

contact heart rate grips for this workout. 

 

Locate the metal sensors on the handlebars of the bike.    

Notice that there are two separate pieces of metal on each 

grip. You must be making contact with both pieces of each 

grip to get an accurate heart rate reading. You can grab 

these sensors in any program to view your current heart 

rate. 

 

1.

 

Start pedaling and press the TARGET HEART RATE key.

 

2.

 

Select Age by using the UP or DOWN keys and press  

ENTER. 

 

3.

 

Select Target HR percentage by using the UP or DOWN 

level keys and press ENTER. 

 

4.

 

Select Time by using UP or DOWN level keys and press 

ENTER. 

 

5.

 

Select Weight by using the UP or DOWN level keys and 

press ENTER. 

 

6.

 

The display will read 3, 2, 1. Begin and then the program 

will start. 

 

 

CONSTANT WATTS

 

Constant Watts is a program am 

that allows you to vary your cadence or RPM and the       

machine’s resistance will adjust accordingly to your selected 

goal. The quicker you stride, the less resistance for the goal 

selected. In this program, the braking system is not            

adjustable. 

 

1)

 

Start pedaling and press the CONSTANT WATTS key. 

 

2)

 

Select Time by using UP or DOWN level keys and press 

ENTER. 

 

3)

 

Select Weight by using the UP or DOWN level keys and 

press ENTER. 

 

4)

 

Select Level by using the UP or DOWN keys and press 

ENTER.

 

5)

 

The display will read 3, 2, 1. Begin and then the program 

will start. 

 

Summary of Contents for A3x Ascent

Page 1: ...ch of the cardio machines provided in the Schilling Place Fitness Facility Information in this guide has been compiled by the Employee Wellness Program from Matrix equipment service manuals Treadmill...

Page 2: ...ion your feet on the belt bend your arms slightly and grasp the heart rate sensors While running your feet should be located in the center of the belt so that your hands can swing naturally and withou...

Page 3: ...o side POWER INCLINE OPERATION This unit offers powered incline to add variety to your workouts The incline can be adjusted using the buttons on the con sole If the stop button is pressed to pause the...

Page 4: ...gth using the ARROW KEYS or the NUMBER KEYPAD and press ENTER 4 Enter user weight user weight is used to calculate the caloric expenditure value providing an accurate weight helps to ensure an accurat...

Page 5: ...ub maximal VO2 result Its based on power output according to the ACSM standards and was developed by the Cooper Institute www cooperinstitute com User RPMs must remain between 60 80 RPM during the tes...

Page 6: ...rate reading The heart rate reading is intended only as an exer cise aid in determining heart rate trends in general PULSE GRIPS Place the palm of your hand directly on the grip pulse handlebars Both...

Page 7: ...d gradually increases in intensity difficulty every 2 minutes As it increases the user must maintain 60 80 RPM to ad vance to the next level Once the test ends a recovery period cool down will begin a...

Page 8: ...erformed smoothly and in a continuous manner PROGRAMS QUICK START Adjust foot plates to de sired position and begin rowing Console will power up within a few seconds MANUAL Press menu button select ma...

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