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Pausing Your Workout
Since the climber has an automatic auto-pause feature, you can pause during
your workout to answer the telephone or take a short rest. To pause your
workout, simply stop stepping on the climber. Five minutes after you stop
exercising the electronics unique screen-saver feature turns off the display and
saves your position. When you resume your workout and step on to the climber,
the displays continue from the point you left off and provide an accurate readout
of your total workout time.
Note: When you pause, the internal clock causes the TIME display to continue
counting. If you return to your workout before 5 minutes elapse, the TIME
display reverts back to your actual workout time.
Ending a Workout
To end your workout, simply stop stepping. You can also press the START/
STOP key. In either case, the displays on the console freeze, allowing you to
review your workout statistics.
You can then do one of two things: either press RESET to return the displays to
zero or let them stand, which lets you track total exercise time and steps over
several exercise sessions. The electronics count TIME, TOTAL STEPS, and
TOTAL CALories cumulatively, so if you do not press RESET at the end of your
workout, the electronic console will continue counting from the point you left
off.
With the console’s unique screen-saver feature, you do not have to worry about
turning OFF the console when you finish your workout. Five minutes after you
stop exercising the screen-saver turns OFF the display.
How to Use the Climber
This section explains how to work out on the climber safely and effectively.
When using the climber, follow these general guidelines:
• At the beginning of a workout, warm-up by taking several minutes to bring
your heart rate into your training zone (see Diagram 26 on page 25).
• After your workout, walk slowly for several minutes to cool down your
body and lower your pulse rate.
• Protect your knees by keeping them directly over your toes. Avoid taking
steps that are too big or bending your knees beyond 90 degrees.
• Keep your feet on the black footpads—moving your feet too far forward
might cause you to bump the cylinders with your knees.
• Keep your shoulders and back relaxed. Hold your head up—looking at your
feet or the floor strains your neck and back muscles. Avoid bouncing or
swinging your hips from side to side.
• Set the resistance at a low level initially until your muscles warm up and
your heart rate reaches its target zone. You can then increase the level to
the desired setting for working out.
• Gently stretch your lower body and back after a workout to help prevent
stiffness or soreness.
Working Out on the Climber
To use the climber, take the following steps:
1. Press RESET on the electronic console and hold for 3 seconds. Release the
key at the “beep” sound. Press MODE until the TIME function is highlighted
and the TIME display appears.
CAUTION: Before beginning
any fitness program, have
your physician give you a
complete physical exam.