XTR5 Elliptical Cross Trainer
E&OE
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stepped through all possible settings (time, distance, calories and pulse) the display stops flashing and is
ready for you to begin your workout.
To cancel the settings and start again, press
UP
and
DOWN
together until the display flashes, then release
the buttons. Again press
UP
and
DOWN
together until the display shows "
8888
", then release the buttons
–
the settings are cancelled and the console returns to "clock" mode
– press UP to enter "setting" mode and
continue as described above.
Using the Fitness Assessment Functions
The equipment features several general fitness index calculators, which can provide a reasonable
assessment on your overall fitness and bodily composition using data for age, gender, height and weight. In
order for these functions to be relatively accurate, you must
The fitness assessment functions are to be used as a guide only and should not be considered
medical data.
1. Press
UP
to enter "setting" mode, then press
MEASURE
– "
- - - -
" flashes on the display.
2. Place the palms of your hands on the pulse sensors and hold them there. The display changes to
"scrolling" across the screen
– continue holding the sensors until the results display shows; this takes
approximately 1 minute.
3. Press
ENTER
to scroll the results on the large digit display. The results are also displayed along the
lower part of the display, along with the identification for each assessment type.
The available assessment functions are:
BMR
– "basal metabolic rate", which represents the amount of energy (calories) that you require each
day for sustaining basic living functions (breathing, heartbeat and body heat). The measurement is
calculated as a conscious resting state (not sleeping) at room temperature.
BMI
– "body mass index", which is a value that represents your proportional fat content based on adult
height and weight. BMI values in the following ranges may indicate:
≤19
–
underweight
;
20
to
25
–
normal
;
26
to
29
–
overweight
;
≥30
–
obese
.
Fat %
– "fat percentage", which is a percentage value that represents how much of your total mass is fat.
Using the Pulse Recovery Function
The equipment features a pulse recovery function that monitors your heart rate over a 1 minute period,
following a workout. The speed at which your heart rate lowers is another useful fitness assessment.
1. After finishing your workout, press
PULSE RECOVERY
– "
- - - -
" flashes on the display.
2. Place the palms of your hands on the pulse sensors and hold them there. The display changes to
"scrolling" across the screen
– continue holding the sensors until the results display shows; this takes
approximately 1 minute.
Pulse recovery values in the following ranges may indicate:
≤1.0
–
outstanding
,
>1.0
to
<2.0
–
very good
,
≥2.0
to
≤2.9
–
good
;
≥3.0
to
≤3.9
–
fair
,
≥4.0
to
≤5.9
–
below average
,
≥5.9
–
poor
.
Adjusting Resistance
The resistance of the crank to being rotated can be adjusted.
Increased resistance requires more effort and, therefore, uses more
energy. To adjust crank resistance, rotate the knob on the central
brace
– 1 = least resistance, 8 = greatest resistance.
