Schwinn 202 Recumbent Bike Owner's Manual - Page 16

OPERATION After you have set the goal of your choice press START / STOP to begin exercising. Exercising in the MANUAL PROGRAM: You control the level of resistance by pressing the UP or DOWN keys at any time during your workout. Exercising in any of the 6 PRESET PROFILE PROGRAMS: The computer automatically adjusts the level of resistance for you, but you are able to override the computer at any time and adjust the level of resistance yourself with the lower and upper presets. Exercising in the HEART RATE PROGRAMS: The display will flash and the computer will prompt you for your age. Use the UP or DOWN button to select your age and press ENTER to confirm. The display will flash, prompting you to select a Heart Rate program - 55%, 75%, 90%, or THR (user defined Target Heart Rate). Use the UP or DOWN button to scroll through the choices and press ENTER to confirm. Press START / STOP to begin exercising. If you select THR, you are able to set your own target heart rate. After pressing ENTER, notice that the PULSE display flashes. Use the UP or DOWN button to select a desired exercise heart rate. Press the START / STOP button to begin exercising. The computer automatically adjusts the level of resistance according to the heart rate signal it receives. You must keep constant contact with the heart rate sensors located on the handlebars so the computer can read the signal and adjust the level of resistance. In TARGET HEART RATE mode: If your heart rate is under the target, the resistance level will be up-adjusted one level every 30 seconds. When your heart rate figure is achieved, the resistance will begin to down-adjust one level every 15 seconds until it reaches level 1. If your heart rate is still over (or equal to) the target heart rate for 30 seconds while in level 1, the computer will stop and sound 6 beeps. This signal is to inform you to stop exercising and rest. ***If you feel any unusual pain or tightness in your chest, shortness of breath or dizziness, feel faint or have any discomfort while you exercise, STOP! Consult your physician. General Information: While the grip heart rate feature is a quick and convenient way to check your heart rate, it is generally not as accurate as a wireless transmitter belt and receiver. Grip heart rate is subject to occasional misreadings and interference. You may from time to time experience inconsistencies with the heart rate display on your computer. There are many external factors that can affect the heart rate display. These include the environment where the equipment is used and the physiology of the user themselves. Electromagnetic interference from televisions, computers, microwave ovens, cellular and cordless telephones and fluorescent lights can affect the heart rate display. Try moving your equipment to different areas of the room or house if you experience problems with the heart rate display. Dry or calloused hands and poor contact with the sensor pods can also be a source of display problems. Moisten palms with sweat or try a heart rate monitor conductive cream (such as Buh-Bump™ cream). Grip the pods firmly but not too tightly. Trying these tips can alleviate many heart rate display problems. 14