Schwinn 431 Elliptical Trainer User Manual


 
Calorie Goal:
The Calorie Goal feature lets you select an amount of Calories you would like to
burn during your workout.
When selecting “CALORIE GOAL”, use the UP and DOWN buttons to select
the amount of Calories you wish to “burn” from 10 to 990. Each increment will
change the Calories by 10. Confirm your selected value by pressing the ENTER
button.
The console will prompt you to choose a profile program. Use the UP or DOWN
buttons to select a profile program and press the ENTER button to confirm your
selection. During the program the Calorie display will count down from the num-
ber of Calories you entered to 0.
BMI (Body Mass Index) Measurement
BMI is a useful tool that shows the relationship between weight and height that
is associated with body fat and health risk. The table below gives a general rating
and BMI score:
BMI
Underweight Below 18.5
Normal 18.5 – 24.9
Overweight 25.0 – 29.9
Obesity 30.0 and above
There are limitations however. It may overestimate body fat in athletes and oth-
ers who have a muscular build. It may also underestimate body fat in older per-
sons and others who have lost muscle mass.
When choosing the BMI program you will be prompted to enter your height and
weight and the computer will calculate and display your Body Mass Index. The
console will display “IDEAL BMI RANGE”. The ideal or normal range is 18.5
– 24.9. The console will also display your ideal weight range for your height.
SOURCE: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Atlanta, GA.
The CDC is an agency of the federal Department of Health and Human
Services.
CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT BMI AND
THE WEIGHT THAT IS APPROPRIATE FOR YOU.
Recovery Test
Recovery Test shows how quickly your heart recovers from an exercise state to a
more restful state. Improved recovery is an indicator of increasing fitness.
For the console to perform the Recovery Test two things must happen. You must
press the RECOVERY button, AND, the console must be displaying your heart
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