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The program keys may be used to preview each program when in the
idle mode. When you first turn the console on you may press each
program key to preview what the program profile looks like. If you
decide that you want to try a program, press the corresponding
program key and then press the confirm key to select the program and
enter into the data-setup mode.
The console includes a built-in fan to help keep you cool.
Programmable features
Each of the programs can be customized with your personal
information and changed to suit your needs. Some of the information
asked for is necessary to ensure the readouts are correct. You will be
asked for your age and weight. Entering your age ensures that the heart
rate window shows the correct number. Your age is also necessary
during the heart rate control program to ensure the correct settings are
in the program for your age. Otherwise the work settings could be too
high or low for you; entering your weight aides in calculating a more
correct calorie reading. Although we cannot provide an exact calorie
count we do want to be as close as possible.
Calorie note: Calorie readings on every piece of exercise equipment,
whether it is in a facility or at home, are not accurate and tend to vary
widely. They are meant only as a guide to monitor your progress from
workout to workout. The only way to measure your calorie burn
accurately is in a clinical setting connected to a host of machines.
This is because every person is different and burns calories at a
different rate. Some good news is that you will continue to burn
calories at an accelerated rate for at least an hour after you have
finished exercising!
