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HOW TO USE A PULSE PROGRAM
Follow the steps below to use a pulse program.
1. Put on the chest pulse sensor.
Note: You must wear the chest pulse sensor to
use a pulse program (see page 10 for information
about using the chest pulse sensor).
2. Insert the key into the console.
See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page
13.
3. Personalize console settings if desired.
See HOW TO PERSONALIZE CONSOLE SET-
TINGS on page 13.
4. Select a pulse program.
To select a pulse program, press the Heart Rate
Control button repeatedly.
When a pulse program is selected, the display will
show the name of the program and the maximum
target heart rate setting of the program. In addi-
tion, a profile of the target heart rate settings of
the program will appear in the display.
The pulse programs are each divided into one-
minute segments. During the first pulse program,
the same target heart rate setting is programmed
for all segments (except for the first two seg-
ments). During the second, third, or fourth pulse
program, one target heart rate setting is pro-
grammed for each segment. Note: The same tar-
get heart rate setting may be programmed for two
or more consecutive segments.
5. Adjust the maximum target heart rate setting if
desired.
To adjust the maximum target heart rate setting,
press the Heart Rate increase and decrease but-
tons (see EXERCISE INTENSITY on page 29). To
adjust the target heart rate setting quickly, hold
down one of the buttons.
6. Press the Start button to start the program.
A moment after the button is pressed, the walking
belt will begin to move. Hold the handrails and
begin walking.
7. Select a display mode and monitor your
progress with the display.
When a pulse program is selected, the console of-
fers two display modes. Press the Display button
to select the desired display mode.
Regardless of which display mode you select, a
profile of the target heart rate settings of the pro-
gram will appear in the display. A white line repre-
senting your heartbeat will also appear; each time a
heartbeat is detected, an additional peak will ap-
pear in the line. A small arrow below the profile will
indicate your progress.
During each one-minute segment of the program,
the console will compare your heart rate to the
current target heart rate setting. If your heart rate
is too far below or above the target heart rate set-
ting, the speed of the walking belt or the incline of
the treadmill will automatically change to bring
your heart rate closer to the target heart rate set-
ting. Each time the speed or incline changes, the
speed setting and the incline setting will appear at
the top of the display for a moment to alert you.
When each segment ends, a series of tones will
sound.
CAUTION:
If you have heart prob-
lems, or if you are over 60 years of age and
have been inactive, do not use the pulse pro-
grams. If you are taking medication regularly,
consult your physician to find whether the
medication will affect your exercise heart rate.
