NordicTrack 9600 Plat Treadmill English Manual - Page 19

HOW TO USE PULSE-DRIVEN PROGRAMS Pulse-driven programs automatically control the speed and incline of the treadmill to keep your heart rate near a target level while you exercise. Follow the steps below to use a pulse-driven program. 1 Put on a Polar®-compatible chest pulse sensor (not included). You must wear a chest pulse sensor to use a pulse-driven program. Refer to the instructions included with your chest pulse sensor. 2 Insert the key into the console. Refer to GETTING STARTED on page 14. 3 Select one of the three pulse-driven programs. When the key is inserted, the manual mode will be selected. To select one of the three pulse-driven programs, press the MODE button repeatedly until the words CARDIO WALK PULSE, ENDURANCE PULSE, or MANUAL PULSE appear in the main display. Note: The CARDIO WALK PULSE program will keep your heart rate near 65% of your estimated maximum heart rate (refer to step 5 at the right for an explanation of your estimated maximum heart rate). The ENDURANCE PULSE program will keep your heart rate near 80% of your estimated maximum heart rate. The MANUAL PULSE program will keep your heart rate near a percentage that you select. 4 Enter your age. Your must enter your age to use a pulse-driven program. To enter your age, press the + and - buttons above the ENTER AGE/WT button. The buttons can be held down to enter your age quickly. The age range is 20 to 80 years. When your age is shown, press the ENTER AGE/WT button. If you have selected the CARDIO WALK PULSE or ENDURANCE PULSE program, go to step 6. If you have selected the MANUAL PULSE program, go to step 5. 5 Enter a target heart rate setting. After you have entered your age, the words ENTER PERCENT and the target heart rate setting for the program will be shown in the main display. The target heart rate setting represents a percentage of your estimated maximum heart rate. Your estimated maximum heart rate is 220 minus your age. For example, if you are 30 years old, your estimated maximum heart rate is 190 beats per minute (220 - 30 = 190). If you are 30 years old, a target heart rate setting of 50 is equal to 95 beats per minute (50% of 190 is 95). When a pulse-driven program is selected, the name of the selected program and the total program time will scroll across the main display. The words ENTER AGE and the current age setting will then be shown. During pulse-driven programs, the matrix will show a moving graphic that represents your heart rate. Each time a heartbeat is detected, an additional peak will appear in the graphic. If desired, you can change the target heart rate setting by pressing the + and - buttons above the ENTER AGE/WT button. The buttons can be held down to change the target heart rate setting quickly. The target heart rate setting can be from 50% to 85% of your estimated maximum heart rate. 6 Press the START button or the SPEED + button to start the program. A moment after the button is pressed, the treadmill will automatically adjust to the first speed and incline settings for the program. Hold the handrails and begin walking. 19