Reebok Rb450 Bike User Manual - Page 14

4 Hold the handgrip pulse sensor or wear the optional chest pulse sensor. To use a heart rate program, you must hold the handgrip pulse sensor or wear the optional chest pulse sensor. If you use the handgrip pulse sensor, it is not necessary to hold the handgrips continuously during the program. However, you should hold the handgrips frequently for the program to operate properly. Each time you hold the handgrips, keep your hands on the metal contacts for at least 30 seconds. Note: When you are not holding the handgrips, the letters "PLS" will appear in the lower display instead of your heart rate. 5 Press the Program Start button or begin pedaling to start the program. Each heart rate program is divided into several one-minute segments. One resistance setting and one target heart rate are programmed for each segment. (The same resistance setting and/or target heart rate may be programmed for consecutive segments.) During the program, the resistance of the pedals will periodically change to keep your heart rate near the target heart rate. Note: If the resistance is too high or too low, you can adjust the resistance by pressing the Resistance buttons. However, when the current segment is completed, the resistance may automatically change. During the program, the two horizontal bars in the matrix will help you to keep your heart rate near the target heart rate. Note: If the horizontal bars do not appear in the matrix, press the left Mode button repeatedly until the Pace indicator is lit; make sure that the Scan indicator is not lit. The upper bar in the matrix represents a target pace, and the lower bar represents your actual pace. When you hold the handgrip pulse sensor or wear the optional chest pulse sensor, the console will compare your heart rate to the target heart rate for the current segment. If your heart rate is too far below or above the target heart rate, the upper bar will then change in length to prompt you to increase or decrease your pace. When the upper bar changes in length, adjust your pace so that both bars are the same length. Important: The target pace is intended only to provide a goal. Your actual pace may be slower than the target pace, especially during the first few months of your exercise program. Make sure to pedal at a pace that is comfortable for you. The program will continue until no time remains in the program. Note: If you stop pedaling for several seconds, a tone will sound and the program will pause. To restart the program, simply resume pedaling. 6 Monitor your progress with the two displays. See step 4 on page 10. Note: During heart rate programs, the upper display will show only your current pace. If you select a different mode by pressing the left Mode button, the matrix will show only a graphic that represents your pulse. For heart rate programs to function properly, it is recommended that you leave the pace mode selected so that the two horizontal bars appear in the matrix. 7 Turn on the fan if desired. See step 6 on page 11. 8 When the program is finished, the console will automatically turn off. See step 7 on page 11. 14