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HOW TO USE A PULSE WORKOUT
1. Put on the optional chest pulse sensor.
To use a pulse workout, you should wear the op-
tional chest pulse sensor or use the handgrip pulse
sensor. Note: For best results, you should wear a
chest pulse sensor. See page 20 for information
about the optional chest pulse sensor.
2. Insert the key into the console.
See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 13.
3. Select a pulse workout.
To select one of the four
pulse workouts, press
the Pulse button repeat-
edly. When a pulse
workout is selected, the
workout duration, work-
out number, and maximum target heart rate will ap-
pear in the displays. In addition, a profile of the
heart rate settings of the workout will scroll across
the matrix.
4. Enter a target heart rate setting.
The maximum target heart rate setting of the work-
out will appear in the Incline/Pulse display. If de-
sired, press the increase and decrease buttons
near the Pulse button to change the maximum tar-
get heart rate setting
(see EXERCISE INTENSITY
on page 24).
Note: If you change the maximum
target heart rate setting, the intensity level of the
entire workout will change.
5. Start the walking belt.
Press the Start button to start the workout. A mo-
ment after you press the button, the treadmill will
automatically adjust to the first speed and incline
settings of the workout. Hold the handrails and
begin walking.
Pulse workouts are divided into one-minute seg-
ments. One target heart rate setting is pro-
grammed for each segment. Note: The same tar-
get heart rate setting may be programmed for con-
secutive segments.
During each segment of the workout, the console
will compare your heart rate to the target heart rate
setting for that segment. If your heart rate is too far
below or above the target heart rate setting, the
speed and/or incline will automatically increase or
decrease to bring your heart rate closer to the tar-
get heart rate setting.
If your pulse is not detected during the program,
the letters “PLS” will flash in the display and the
speed and/or incline of the treadmill may automati-
cally decrease. If this occurs, see the instructions
included with the optional chest pulse sensor.
When the first segment of the workout ends, a se-
ries of tones will sound and all target heart rate set-
tings will move one column to the left. If a new
speed or incline setting is programmed for the next
segment, the new speed or incline setting will ap-
pear in the display. The workout will continue in this
way until the last segment of the workout ends.
The walking belt will then slow to a stop.
If the speed and/or incline settings are too high or
too low, you can change the intensity level of the
workout at any time by pressing the Speed and
Incline buttons;
however, when the console com-
pares your heart rate to the target heart rate for
the current segment, the speed and/or incline
of the treadmill may change to bring your heart
rate closer to the target heart rate setting.
To stop the workout at any time, press the Stop
button. To restart the workout, press the Start but-
ton. The walking belt will begin to move at 1 mph;
however, when the console compares your
heart rate to the target heart rate setting for the
current segment, the speed and/or incline of
the treadmill may change to bring your heart
rate closer to the target heart rate setting.
6. Follow your progress with the displays.
See step 5 on page 14.
7. Turn on the fan if desired.
See step 7 on page 14.
8. When you are finished exercising, remove the
key from the console.
See step 8 on page 14.
CAUTION:
If you have heart prob-
lems, or if you are over 60 years of age and
have been inactive, do not use the pulse work-
outs. If you are taking medication regularly,
consult your physician to find whether the
medication will affect your exercise heart rate.
