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Chapter 3 - Let’s Climb
When climbing, you should have a smooth, stair-climbing action. The pedals should not hit the
floor at the bottom of each stroke, or their upper limit at the top of the stroke. If they do, either
climb faster or adjust the ClimbMax’s speed setting as described later in this chapter. Find a speed
and technique that’s comfortable for you; this could be short, quick steps or long slow steps. Many
climbers prefer to climb at the top of the stroke, keeping the pedals high without hitting the upper
stop.
Use the handrails only for balance; putting your weight on your arms means you aren’t getting the
full benefit of the workout.
Your Workout
There are two basic ways to use ClimbMax: in manual mode or using one of the preset workout
programs. The following sections tell you how to use each of these modes.
ClimbMax’s advanced heart rate program feature is covered in Chapter 4.
Manual Mode
In manual mode, you tell ClimbMax how long you want to climb; you can adjust your climbing
speed at any time during the workout. Follow these steps:
1.
Get on ClimbMax.
If your ClimbMax is set for “step and go” operation, you can just step on the pedals
and start climbing. ClimbMax will automatically go into manual mode and use the
default workout length. The calorie counts shown will be based on a 150 pound
climber, so they may not be accurate for you. If you want to set the length and/or
your correct weight, press the
Manual
key
before
you get on ClimbMax, set the
length and weight as described, then start climbing.
2.
The display will show the default workout length in the “Speed” field, and the light next to
“Time” at the right of the console will flash. You can change the workout length using the
up and down arrow keys, up to the maximum set for this ClimbMax. Press
Enter
.
1.
The light next to
“Weight” now flashes,
and ClimbMax shows the
default weight. Use the
arrow keys to change this
to your correct weight.
ClimbMax uses this to
calculate how many
calories you burn during
your workout, so be sure
to allow for your clothing
and shoes. In general, add
about five pounds to your base weight to get an accurate reading. Press
Enter
.
