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4 SETTING UP AND OPERATING THE
g•force RT
Profile Display:
This 10x16 LED matrix screen has two functions.
When setting up a program, the PROFILE DISPLAY will show values, such as age and weight, that you
will be asked to modify. Use the + or - keys to increase or decrease the default value that is shown in the
PROFILE DISPLAY.
Once a program is started, the PROFILE DISPLAY will show your progress through out the workout by
showing the segments of a workout that you are about to complete or have already completed. It also
shows the resistance level for each segment.
Each column in the PROFILE DISPLAY represents a specific segment of the workout. Your progress is
represented by the blinking column. Each row represents the resistance level at that segment. There
are 20 levels of resistance in the
g•force RT
. Each row in the PROFILE DISPLAY represents two levels of
resistance. A dimly lit row represents that you are on the easier of the two resistances in that level.
Feedback Displays:
These displays show you physiological information such as heart rate and the calo-
ries you are expending, as well as physical information such as the time you have spent working out and
the number of miles you have traveled in your living room.
Distance/HR:
Toggles between DISTANCE and HR values.
Distance:
The total DISTANCE traveled in miles.
HR:
The detected HEART RATE in beats per minute. HEART RATE is detected by holding the
contact heart rate grips with both hands, or by wearing a heart rate transmitter chest strap.
Note:
The heart rate function of the
g•force RT
is intended only for use as an exercise aid. Various factors
can affect the accuracy of your heart rate reading. The heart rate function of the
g•force RT
s
hould not be
considered or used as a medical device.
Time/RPM:
Toggles between TIME and RPM values.
Time:
The amount of TIME remaining in your workout. Shown in minutes:seconds.
RPM:
Keeps track of your pedal speed in revolutions per minute (RPM).
kCal/Watts:
Toggles between kCAL and WATTS values.
kCal:
The approximate number of CALORIES burned since the beginning of the workout.
Watts:
The approximate power that is being expended while pedaling the bike.
Note:
The WATT is a measurement of workload. It is affected by both resistance and pedal speed. Increased
resistance and increased pedal rate increases the number of WATTS expended. This information can be used
to evaluate your fitness progress over time. As your fitness improves, your WATTS expenditure for a given
program should decrease.
