Using the Preset Programs
The 500C Cycle and 500R Recumbent Cycle includes three preset workout profiles you can
choose from. These profiles vary the cycle level at set intervals to maximize either fat burning,
strength training, or endurance building. During a program, the 500C Cycle and 500R
Recumbent Cycle is in exercise mode; if you change your pedaling speed, it varies the
resistance to keep your workload at the same effort level for that part of the program. To use
a workout program:
If you have the heart rate monitor option, there are four. The heart rate programs are
described in Chapter 4.
1. Get on the 500C Cycle and 500R Recumbent Cycle and start pedaling to activate the
console.
If the 500C Cycle and 500R Recumbent Cycle is set for "Get On and Go" operation, to
use the default workout length, just get on the bike and start pedaling, then press the
program key. If you want to set the workout length, start pedaling, press
Clear
twice,
then continue with step 2.
2. The display will show the default workout length in the "Speed" field, and the light next to
"Time" at the right of the console will flash. You can change the workout length using the
up and down arrow keys, up to the maximum for the 500C Cycle and 500R Recumbent
Cycle. Press
Enter
.
When you change the length of a program, the 500C Cycle and 500R Recumbent Cycle
intelligently adjust the program's profile to match your setting. For the fat burning and
strength programs, it adds or removes repetitions of the center section; for the endurance
program, it increases or decreases the length of the center section. The warm-up and
cool-down periods stay the same. If you set the workout length to five minutes, you'll do
just the warm-up and cool-down.
3. The light next to "Program" now flashes. Press the key for the program you want. The
graphs on the program keys show a "profile" of each workout. The higher bars indicate
higher workloads. Each program begins with a warm-up and ends with a cool-down
period; as you can see, the middle sections vary according to the type of workout.
4. Select the effort level you want by pressing the up or down arrow. (If you hold the key
down, the setting will continue to change.)
This adjusts the entire program up or down.
Pick a setting that gives you a comfortable
workout, without causing pain at the hardest
parts of the program. You can adjust the
level at any point in your workout if you
feel like you're straining, lower the level to
decrease the effort needed.
5. Enjoy your workout.
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Time and
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Indicators
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