Precor Commercial EFX EFX546 - Manual (Page 32)

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C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N
The EFX lets you choose between 8 variable courses. This section provides infor-
mation about the special features and functions of the EFX courses and how to
best utilize the:
• Heart Rate and Smart Rate ® features • Manual course
• Cross Training and Gluteal courses • Weight Loss course
• Interval course
Note: To choose a course, begin at the Precor banner and press Enter. User-
friendly prompts guide you through the course selections. Refer to
Quick Steps
to Working Out on page 29.
THE HEART RATE FEATURE
To use the heart rate features you must wear the POLAR ® chest strap or grasp
the touch-sensitive electrode strips on the handrails while working out. A trans-
mitter sends your heart rate signal to the receiver installed in the display con-
sole. The signal appears as your pulse rate on the display. During your workout,
the heart rate indicator lights and blinks at the same rate as your pulse. This lets
you see what your heart rate is doing even when the display is presenting other
workout statistics.
Note: The Smart Rate ® display does not appear if you use the Quick Start key
to access a course. Refer to QUICK START on page 26.
Important: The POLAR ® chest strap is optional equipment and can be pur-
chased through your dealer. The touch-sensitive electrode strips on the hand-
rails are factory installed and must be purchased at “point of sale.”
UTILIZING THE SMART RATE ® FEATURE
Add the benefit of Smart Rate ® to every course on the EFX. Using Smart Rate ® as
a visual cue helps you adjust your exercise routine to suit specific needs. Smart
Rate
® simplifies the correlation between heart rate and exercise. You don’t have
to stop concentrating on your workout to find your pulse. It is displayed right in
front of you along with the Smart Rate
® zone. Once you begin a course, a blinking
segment in the bar graph appears on the left of the display, if you entered your
age during the Setup prompts. The blinking segment indicates the zone that your
heart rate is in: Weight Loss or Cardiovascular.
Important: Access to Smart Rate ® is only available when the person exercising
wears a POLAR ® chest strap or uses the touch-sensitive electrode strips on the
handrails. (The POLAR ® chest strap and the “touch” capability are separate
purchase options.) The Smart Rate ® indicator lights do not appear when Quick
Start is used to select a course.
Courses