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HEART RATE CONTROL PROGRAMMING
CAUTION!
Heart Rate Control programs are intended for wireless transmitter chest strap. Do not use Pulse
Grip bar for Heart Rate Control. You must receive a strong/steady value in the heart rate window
(See Using Heart Rate Transmitter section for instrucions on how to use).
The HR1 program has a default level that is 60% of your projected heart rate maximum. This
program is geared for individuals with fat loss as a goal. The HR2 program has a default of 80% of
your projected heart rate maximum. It is geared for individuals with a goal of improving
cardiovascular & lung function.
1. Select
H1
or
H2
via the Program keys then press enter.
2. The
Message
window will be blinking, showing the user’ s age for this program. You may
adjust it and press enter if you want or just press enter to accept the default value. Adjusting
the age will change the target heart rate value.
3. The or
Message
window will now be blinking showing user’s weight . Adjust and press enter
or press enter to accept the default value.
4. Now you are asked to adjust the HR1 or H2 value. The default is 60% (HR1) (220 - age x .60)
or 80% (HR2) (220 – age x .80). You may select a higher or lower number also. Adjust the
number by pressing the Speed Up or Down keys (console or handrails) and press Enter to
continue.
5. The Time window will now be blinking. Adjust the time and press enter.
6. Now you are finished editing the settings and can begin your workout by pressing the Start key.
You can also go back and modify your settings by pressing the Stop key to go back one level,
or screen.
7. If you want to increase or decrease the speed at any time during the program press the
Fast
or
Slow
(console or handrail) keys.
8. During the HR program you will be able to scroll through the data in the message window by
pressing the
Display
key. When the program ends the message window will show a summary
of your workout. The summary will be displayed for a short time then the console will return to
the start-up display.
9. Press
Start
to begin program.
The program will now control the treadmill Incline to steadily increase your heart rate to the target
value. This process is automatic and could take upwards of five minutes, depending on how far your
HR needs to go and what kind of physical shape you are in. People who are more fit will take longer
to reach the target. You can make manual adjustments to the speed throughout the program.
