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User’s Reference Manual: Programs 22
Basic HRC Program
The Basic Heart Rate Program, available by pressing the HEART
RATE key, lets you set a target for your heart rate. The program adjusts
the resistance to maintain your heart rate within two beats per minute
of the target heart rate while you exercise. To use this program, you
must enter your age and wear a chest strap so your heart rate can be
monitored throughout the session.
Important: Consult your physician to determine the appropriate
target heart rate for your age and fitness level. If your physician
recommends a different target heart rate than the one that appears on
the display, use the navigational arrow keys to change the target heart
rate once you finish the warm-up period. Do not exercise over the
recommended range.
Basic HRC Program Tips
The Basic HRC Program enhances your overall cardiovascular fitness
levels to help you achieve your weight loss and fitness goals. Read
through the following tips before selecting the Basic HRC Program.
These tips provide general information regarding how the program
functions. For more information and exercise suggestions, refer to the
Precor web site at www.precor.com.
Important: Maintain a consistent pedaling speed between 20 and
150 RPM. Automatic adjustments to the resistance cannot take place
if you drop below 20 RPM.
• The workout time is set to the club limit. To adjust the time, select a
different time at the blinking time prompt. You can use the number
keys followed by OK to change the workout time.
• The program provides a 3-minute warm-up period. During this
time, you may change the resistance.
Note: When your target heart rate is achieved or the 3-minute
period elapses, the warm-up period ends and the program begins.
• The program automatically adjusts the resistance to keep your
heart rate at the selected target. After the warm-up period,
pressing the RESISTANCE arrow keys no longer affects the
resistance. Check the SmartRate display to see if you are
maintaining your preferred zone. Check the HEART RATE display
to determine your actual heart rate. For information about
understanding your target heart rate, refer to Heart Rate Features.
• You can change the target heart rate or your RPM, but doing so
affects the unit’s ability to maintain your target heart rate in the
preferred zone. It takes time for the cycle to readjust the
resistance so that your heart rate remains on target.
• If you wish to quit the Basic HRC Program, you can make a mid-
session transfer to another program, but you cannot return or
transfer mid-session to the Basic HRC Program.
• A cool down period is automatically added to the end of the
program.
If you are having difficulty with the heart rate features, talk to your club
or facility manager.
HEART
RATE