Life Fitness 95RI - Manual (Page 29)

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W
ATTS
This workout targets a rate of effort equal to a certain number of Watts. A Watt is a unit of power
that measures the amount of mechanical work required to operate a device, such as a Lifecycle
recumbent bike. It is roughly equal to .25 calories per hour. The workout program automatically
alters the intensity level to maintain the appropriate rate of effort. By default, this workout is turned
off. For information on making it available, see Section 5, titled Optional Settings.
METS
This workout targets a rate of effort equal to a certain number of METs. A MET is a unit of measure-
ment used to express the metabolic rate of work (oxygen consumption per unit of body weight)
required to perform a task. One MET is approximately equal to a person’s metabolism when seated
and relaxed. By default, this workout is turned off. For information on making it available, see Section
5, titled Optional Settings.
A
EROBICS
T
RAINER
In this workout, the MESSAGE CENTER continuously prompts the user to switch between a high
pedaling speed and a low pedaling speed. These speed intervals alternate in a pattern that promotes
a “build-up” in the intensity of the workout, followed by a “build-down” in intensity.
The workout consists of 32 intervals, which are divided into groups of four. In the first group, the user
encounters one fast interval followed by three slow intervals. The second group features two fast
intervals followed by two slow intervals. The third group features three fast intervals followed by one
slow interval. The fourth group, which is the most intense point of the workout, features four fast inter-
vals. Afterward, the workout decreases in intensity, concluding with a group of four, conscutive, slow
intervals. See the chart below:
The length of the intervals depends on the workout duration selected by the user.
P
ERSONAL
T
RAINER
W
ORKOUTS
Custom interval heart rate and hill workouts may be created by fitness club managers or other autho-
rized personnel. For information about these workouts, consult a fitness club staff member. To select
these workouts, press the PERSONAL TRAINER key. When prompted by the MESSAGE CENTER,
press the number corresponding to the desired workout, using the NUMERIC keypad. Then, press
ENTER and begin the workout. See section 5.2, titled About Personal Trainer Workouts.
Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 Group 5 Group 6 Group 7 Group 8
Fast Slow
Build-Up Build-Down
Interval 1
Interval 2
Interval 3
Interval 4
Workout Begin