ProForm C 630 Elliptical English Manual - Page 8

HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL TRAINER HOW TO EXERCISE ON THE ELLIPTICAL TRAINER To mount the elliptical trainer, firmly hold the handlebars and carefully step onto the pedal that is in the lowest position. Next, step onto the other pedal. Push the pedals until they begin to move with a continuous motion. Note: The pedal disks can turn in either direction. It is recommended that you turn the pedal disks in the direction shown by the arrow below; however, for variety, you may turn the pedal disks in the opposite direction. wise. Important: Stop turning the knob when turning becomes difficult, or damage may result. FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE The easy-to-use console is designed to help you get the most from your workouts. As you exercise, the console will display the following modes: Pedal Disk Pedal To dismount the elliptical trainer, allow the pedals to come to a complete stop. Note: The elliptical trainer does not have a free wheel; the pedals will continue to move until the flywheel stops. When the pedals are stationary, step off the highest pedal first. Then, step off the lowest pedal. The handlebars are designed to add upper-body exercise to your workouts. As you exercise, push and pull the handlebars to work your arms, shoulders, and back. Handlebars HOW TO ADJUST THE RESISTANCE To increase the resistance of the pedals, turn the resistance knob clockwise; to decrease the resistance, turn the knob counterclock- Resistance Knob Time-This mode displays the elapsed time (or the time remaining in a pace program). Note: If you stop pedaling, the time will begin to flash. Distance-This mode displays the distance that you have pedaled. Calories-This mode displays the approximate number of calories you have burned. Fat calories-This mode displays the approximate number of fat calories you have burned (see FAT BURNING on page 12). Pulse-This mode displays your heart rate when you use the pulse sensor. Speed-This mode displays your pedaling speed. Scan-When this mode is selected, the upper section of the display will show both the time mode and the distance mode, and the lower left section of the display will show the calories mode and the fat calories mode. The console also offers four pace programs. Each program automatically prompts you to increase or decrease your pace as it guides you through an effective workout. 8