Precor EFX 5.21si Home Gym User Manual


 
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Smart Rate:
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When the optional Precor heart rate receiver has been properly installed in the
display console
and
the POLAR
®
chest strap is worn, a blinking segment in the vertical bar graph
appears on the display. The blinking segment shows you the zone that your heart rate is in: either
Cardiovascular or Weight Loss.
Cardiovascular — maintaining your heart rate between 70% and 85% of your
maximum
aerobic heart rate, helps to improve your overall cardiovascular/cardiorespiratory fitness level.
Weight Loss — maintaining your heart rate between 55% and 70% of your maximum aerobic
heart rate, helps burn enough calories that, when continued on a regular basis for 30 minutes
or more, provides the greatest fat-burning benefits.
Important: Smart Rate does not appear when you use the Quick Start key. If the Smart Rate
segment appears, but does not blink, it means that a receiver is installed, but that you are not
wearing the chest strap transmitter or it is not working properly. To correct transmitter problems,
refer to your
Precor Heart Rate Option Owner’s Manual
.
Cross Ramp: Displays the ramp level numerically (1 through 14). This display is affected by the
Cross Ramp keys.
Resistance Level: Indicates the degree of effort (1 through 20) associated with the foot pedal
resistance. This display is affected by the Resistance keys.
Time: Indicates the duration of your workout in minutes and seconds and stops whenever you
pause or stop. Should you exceed 60 minutes (during a single workout), the time display converts
to hours and minutes.
Strides per Minute: Displays the number of strides completed in a minute. A stride is an exagger-
ated walking movement. On the EFX, if you start in a position with one foot forward and one foot
back, a stride is completed when you move the rear foot all the way forward while the forward foot
moves to the rear.
Total Strides: Displays the total number of strides completed. Refer to Strides per Minute above.
Calories: Indicates the estimated number of calories burned so far in your workout. The calorie
calculation is dependent on the weight that you enter during the setup prompts. An accurate weight
selection results in a more accurate calorie count.
Note: If you use Quick Start, the calorie count is based on a 150 lbs. (68 kg) person.
Heart Rate: Your heart rate (also known as your “pulse”) appears on the display. Monitor your
heart rate to help keep you within your training zone. Refer to page 21 to understand more about
the Heart Rate Training Zone. Note that the Precor Heart Rate Option receiver must be installed and
the POLAR
®
chest strap worn before your heart rate can appear on the display.
Features on the Display
Indicator lights appear to show you which feature is being displayed. When you are working out,
the display console presents each feature consecutively—this is called
scanning
. Diagram 8
illustrates the display console. Its display features and keys are explained on the following pages.
Diagram 8
EFX5.21si display
Gluteals
Mid-to-high ramp positions using forward motion
Hamstrings
Low-to-mid ramp positions using forward motion
Quadriceps
Mid-to-high ramp positions (especially reverse motion)
Calves
Highest ramp positions using forward motion
Above Zone
Cardiovascular
Weight Loss
Below Zone
85%
70%
55%
CrossRamp
Resistance Level
Time
Strides per Minute
Total Strides
Calories
Heart Rate
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SmartRate
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CAUTION
Before beginning any fitness program, obtain a complete physical examination from your
physician. Consult your physician for the heart rate appropriate for your fitness level. If
you feel faint or dizzy, stop exercising immediately. Keep hands and clothing away from
moving parts. Do not allow children and people unfamiliar with operation on or near this
unit. Never attempt to turn around while exercising on this unit.
Programmed Courses
Heart Rate Course*
Weight Loss Course
Random Course
Custom Courses (2)
HRC
WTLS
RND
CST
Incorporating both forward and reverse motion enhances crosstraining benefits.
Manual
Crosstraining Course
Gluteal Course
Interval Course
MANL
XRT
GLT
INTV
ELLIPTICAL FITNESS CROSSTRAINER
Muscle Group Emphasis
CrossRamp
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