NordicTrack E4.2 Elliptical Uk Manual - Page 21

HOW TO USE A HEART RATE WORKOUT 1. Begin pedaling or press any button on the console to turn on the console. See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 18. however, you should hold the handgrip heart rate monitor frequently for the workout to operate properly. Each time you hold the handgrip heart rate monitor, keep your hands on the metal contacts for at least 15 seconds. 5. Begin pedaling to start the workout. 2. Select a heart rate workout. To select a heart rate workout, first press the Heart Rate Workouts button. Each heart rate workout is divided into one-minute segments. One target heart rate is programmed for each segment. Note: The same target heart rate may be programmed for consecutive segments. Next, turn the resistance dial until the number of the desired workout appears in the display. Then, press the Enter button to select the workout. 3. Enter a target heart rate setting.  A few seconds after you select a heart rate workout, the workout time and the words ENTER TARGET will appear in the display. A different target heart rate setting will be programmed for each segment of the heart rate workout. Turn the resistance dial to enter the desired maximum target heart rate for the workout (see EXERCISE INTENSITY on page 27). Then, press the Enter button. 4. Hold the handgrip heart rate monitor. During the workout, the console will regularly compare your heart rate to the target heart rate for the current segment of the workout. If your heart rate is too far below or above the target heart rate, the resistance of the pedals will automatically increase or decrease to bring your heart rate closer to the target heart rate. Each time the resistance changes, the resistance level will appear in the display for a few seconds to alert you. As you exercise, you will be prompted to pedal at a target speed. When an upward arrow or the word FASTER appears in the display, increase your speed. When a downward arrow or the word SLOWER appears, decrease your speed. When no arrow appears or the words ON TARGET appear, maintain your current speed. It is not necessary to hold the handgrip heart rate monitor continuously during a heart rate workout; 21