Precor EFX 5.21 Elliptical Trainer User Manual


 
Owner’s Manual: Workout Options 23
Selecting a Program
1. While the Precor banner scrolls, repeatedly press the
PROGRAMS key to review the list of programs.
Choose the program you want, and then press ENTER.
For a description of each program, refer to Programs.
Note: You can use the QUICKSTART key to bypass the
prompts for time, weight, and age and begin exercising
immediately using default values. Refer to Choosing
QUICKSTART for more information.
2. A session time blinks in the center display if you choose
a time-based program. Use the arrow keys to select a
number between 1—90 minutes, then press ENTER.
3. Enter your weight (23—250 lbs/10—114 kg) and then
your age (10—99).
Note: To change a value (program, time, weight, or age)
that you have already entered, press RESET to return
to the Precor banner. Select a program and again,
enter the appropriate values.
4. Manually adjust the ramp to your to your preferred
incline.
Cooling Down After a Workout
Incorporate a cool-down period into your workout to help
lower your heart rate and minimize muscle stiffness or
soreness.
Note: You cannot switch to a different program or change
display options during the cool-down period.
When you complete a program with a time limit, you
automatically enter a cool-down period. The resistance is
reduced by 20%. To lower your heart rate, reduce your
strides per minute.
Manually adjust the ramp to your to your preferred incline.
A workout summary appears at the end of the cool-down
period. Refer to Ending a Workout.
Important: If you exit a program before completing it, the
cool-down period is bypassed.
To prematurely end the cool-down period, do the following:
1. Grasp a stationary handrail with one hand.
2. Press RESET to view the workout summary.
3. Press RESET again to return to the Precor banner.
Important: Hold on to a stationary handrail. Step off the
EFX when the lift has stopped moving.