Freemotion U8.1, User Manual

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HOW TO USE THE HEART RATE CONTROL 

PROGRAM

1.   Turn on the console.

   See HOW TO ACTIVATE THE CONSOLE on 

page 16. 

2.   Wear a Polar-compatible chest heart rate 

monitor.

   For the most accurate heart rate readings, it is rec-

ommended that you wear a Polar-compatible chest 

heart rate monitor when using the heart rate control 

(HRC) program.

   You can also hold the handgrip heart rate monitor 

during the heart rate control program.

3.   Select the heart rate control program.

   To select the heart rate control program, press the 

HRC button. Then, press the Enter button.

4.   Select the desired heart rate target.

   The heart rate control program has several heart 

rate targets, which are percentages of your maxi-

mum heart rate. 

   Note: Your maximum heart rate is estimated by 

subtracting your age from 220. For example, if you 

are 30 years old, your estimated maximum heart 

rate is 190 beats per minute (220 – 30 = 190). 

Therefore, if you are 30 years old, a target heart 

rate setting of 60 percent is equal to 114 beats per 

minute (60 percent of 190 is 114). To determine 

a target heart rate that is suitable for you, con-

sult your physician or a physician-recommended 

source.

   Press the Level increase and decrease buttons 

until the desired heart rate target appears in the 

matrix. Then, press the Enter button.

5.   Enter your age.

   The words ENTER AGE will scroll across the lower 

displays. Press the numbered buttons to enter your 

age. If necessary, press the Clear button to cancel 

your entry. When your age is entered, press the 

Enter button.

6.   Enter a program time.

   The words ENTER TIME will scroll across the lower 

displays. Press the numbered buttons to enter the 

desired program time. If necessary, press the Clear 

button to cancel your entry. When the program time 

is entered, press the Enter button. The program will 

then begin.

7.   Begin exercising.

   The program is divided into segments. During 

the program, the profile in the matrix will show 

your progress. The flashing segment of the profile 

represents the current segment of the program. 

The height of the flashing segment indicates the 

resistance level for the current segment.

   During the program, the console will regularly 

compare your actual heart rate with the heart rate 

target. 

   To keep you actual heart rate near the heart rate 

target, the console will automatically adjust the 

resistance of the pedals. The console may also 

prompt you to increase your pedaling speed. 

When an upward pointing arrow appears in the 

matrix, increase your pedaling speed.

   IMPORTANT: The heart rate target is intended 

only to provide motivation. Make sure to exer-

cise at an intensity that is comfortable for you.