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SEMI-RECUMBENT SERIES
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Feedback
Your Horizon Fitness semi-recumbent bike offers two heart rate feedback options. You
may choose to use the heart rate handlebars, or the chest transmitter for a hands free
workout.
Heart Rate Handlebar
Place the palm of your hands directly on the heart rate handlebars. Both hands must grip
the bars for your heart rate to register. When griping the handlebars, do not grip tight-
l
y. Holding the grips tightly may elevate your blood pressure. Try to maintain moderate
pressure while holding onto the heart rate handlebars. It is recommended that you hold
the handlebars only long enough to see your heart rate readout on the console. You may
experience an erratic readout if consistently holding the handlebars.
Telemetric Chest Transmitter
Prior to wearing the chest transmitter on your chest, moisten the two rubber electrodes
with water. Center the chest strap just below the breast or pectoral muscles, directly over
your sternum, with the Horizon Fitness logo facing out.
Note: The chest strap must be tight and properly placed to receive an accurate and con-
sistent readout. If the chest strap is too loose, or positioned improperly, you may receive
an erratic or inconsistent heart rate readout.
If you have any problems with the heart rate function please refer to pages 23 & 24 in
the troubleshooting section.
Warning!
The heart rate function is not a medical device. Various factors may affect the accuracy
of your heart rate reading. The heart rate reading is intended only as an exercise aid.
Once the 'THR Zone' quick program key is selected, wait for 5 seconds and you will see
the target heart rate flashing in the Heart Rate window. Using the chart on page 21,
determine your target heart rate. Your target heart rate should be set at a number that
you will be able to exercise at throughout the majority of your workout. To adjust the
target heart rate, press the plus (+) or minus (-) buttons.
Once you have chosen your target heart rate, wait for five seconds and you will see the
time flashing in the Time window. Press the plus (+) or minus (-) buttons to adjust your
time. Once you choose your time, press the 'Start' button and begin your workout.
The 'THR Zone' program will have a 5 minute warm up time before it will get you in your
'target heart rate zone'.
After the 5 munute warm up period, the resistance level will increase gradually to get
the user to the entered 'target heart rate zone'. Once the user is at the 'target heart rate
zone', plus or minus 5 beats, the resistance level will remain at the current resistance
level.
The last 5 minutes of the program will begin the cool down period. At this time, the pro-
gram will gradually decrease the resistance level to give the user a smooth cool down.
Note:
The Chest Strap Transmitter is required to use the THR `Zone' program.
CHEST STRAP TRANSMITTER PLACEMENT AND MOISTENING THE
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