ProForm 650 Elliptical Uk Manual - Page 15

HOW TO USE THE PULSE PROGRAM Pulse program 1 is designed to keep your heart rate within a preset range during your workout. Pulse program 2 is designed to keep your heart rate near a target heart rate setting that you select. Follow the steps below to use a pulse program. 1 Turn on the console. See step 1 on page 12. 2 Select a pulse program. To select a pulse program, press the Program (PGM) button repeatedly until "P-1" or "P-2" appears in the upper section of the display. 3 Enter your age or a target heart rate setting. If pulse program 1 is selected, the word "AGE" will flash in the lower section of the display and an age setting will appear. If you have already entered your age, press the button with the heart symbol. If you have not entered your age, press the small + and - buttons to enter your age, and then press the button with the heart symbol. Note: Once you have entered your age, it will be saved in memory. If pulse program 2 is selected, the word "RATE" will flash in the lower section of the display and a target heart rate setting will appear. Press the small + and - buttons to change the target heart rate setting if desired (see EXERCISE INTENSITY on page 21). Then, press the button with the heart symbol. 4 Hold the handgrip pulse sensor. It is not necessary to hold the handgrip pulse sensor continuously during a pulse program; however, you must hold the handgrip pulse sensor frequently for the program to function properly. Each time you hold the handgrip pulse sensor, keep your hands on the metal contacts for at least 30 seconds. Note: When you are not holding the handgrip pulse sensor, the letters "PLS" will appear in the display instead of your heart rate. 5 Begin pedalling to start the program. Pulse program 1 is divided into 30 one-minute periods. One target heart rate setting is programmed for each period. (The same target heart rate setting may be programmed for two or more consecutive periods.) Pulse program 2 is divided into 60 one-minute periods (you may choose to use only part of the program). The same target heart rate setting is programmed for all periods. During the program, the console will regularly compare your heart rate to the target heart rate setting for the current period. If your heart rate is too far below or above the target heart rate setting, the resistance of the pedals will automatically increase or decrease to bring your heart rate closer to the target heart rate setting. Note: If the resistance level is too high or too low, you can override it by pressing the Resistance buttons. However, when the console compares your heart rate to the target heart rate setting, the resistance may automatically change. After the first oneminute period ends, the pace display will help you to maintain a steady pedalling pace. When one of the "too slow" indicators lights, increase your pace. When one of the "too fast" indicators lights, decrease your pace. When the centre indicator lights, maintain your current pace. Important: The pace display is intended only to provide a goal. Make sure to pedal at a pace that is comfortable for you. 15