Ironman Fitness 235r - Manual (Page 12)

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Program Operation
The 235r's console is set up with 12 workout modes, P1-P11, plus USER mode.
1. Press any button to turn on the console.
2. Use the Up/Down buttons to select the desired program.
3. Press the Mode button to confirm the program you wish to use.
4. Programs 1-10: These programs allow you to adjust your desired settings.
Example: If you wish to set a specific distance to your workout, press
the mode button until the Distance window is flashing, then use the Up/Down
buttons to set the desired distance. Press the Mode button once again to
confirm. Once all the desired parameters are set, press the Start/Stop button to
begin your workout.
Program 11: This program allows you to set your target heart rate (THR).
Example: During the setup mode for P11, the Pulse window will flash. Use the
Up/Down buttons to set your desired THR. You will be asked to set an upper and
lower limit. Press the Mode button to confirm the values then press the Start/
Stop button to begin. During the workout, an alarm will sound if your heart rate
exceeds the upper limit. You must use the pulse grips for this program to work.
See MONITORING YOUR HEART RATE section for more information.
Program 12: This user program lets you establish which resistance levels you want
at each time segment.
Example: After you select user program, enter the desired workout settings as
you would for P1-P10. Once you set your workout settings, you will be able to
adjust the workout profile. Press the Up/Down buttons to adjust the first
resistance level segment. Press the Mode button to confirm. Continue this
process until all 10 resistance level segments have been set. Once complete,
press the Start/Stop button to begin your workout.
Recovery Mode
This mode is used to determine your physical conditioning. This fitness test compares
your pulse rate before and after training. You will notice that your fitness will improve
with regular exercise.
During your workout, press the Recovery button. The Time window will begin to count
down 60 seconds. Hold onto the pulse grips until the 60 seconds has expired. Once
the console is done counting down, your score will be displayed in a value ranging from
F1 to F6, F1 being the best.
Console Instructions