Precor C966 - Manual (Page 43)

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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 treadmill provides a 3-minute warm-up period before entering the Heart
Rate Course. During this time, you may make changes to the incline by
using the Numeric keypad or Incline
▲▼ keys. Use the Speed ▼▲ keys
to set the running belt’s speed.
Note: If your heart rate moves into the target zone for your age during the
3-minute warm-up period, the Heart Rate Course begins concurrently. If a
negative incline exists at the end of the warm-up period, the incline returns
to zero percent.
• After the warm-up period, the treadmill automatically adjusts the incline to
keep your heart rate at the selected target. Check the SmartRate
® display to
see if you are in your preferred zone (cardiovascular or weight loss).
Important: Once you exit the warm-up period and begin the course, the
Incline
▼▲ keys no longer affect the actual incline of the treadmill. Instead
the keys are used to change your target heart rate. If you change your target
heart rate, the treadmill automatically readjusts the incline so that your heart
rate remains on target.
CAUTION: A warning message will appear if you go above your maximum
recommended heart rate target zone. Heed the warning and get permis-
sion from your personal physician before working out above the maxi-
mum recommended zone for your age and fitness level. See Diagram 21
on page 37 for the recommended training zones.
• When you reach the time limit, a cool-down period begins. You can override
the speed and incline by pressing the
▼ or ▲ keys.
Note: The speed remains constant, if you were at or below 0.5 mph (1.0 kph).
WEIGHT LOSS COURSE
The Precor Weight Loss course incorporates the latest findings on fat-burning and
weight loss through exercise. It is based on research at the world-renowned Cooper
Institute for Aerobics Research and it is designed to help you burn the most fat
during a 28-minute workout, while minimizing the risk of discomfort and injury. The
Weight Loss program is similar to the Heart Rate Course, but the target heart rates
differ. The rest interval’s target heart rate is preset to 55% of (220 - your age), while
the work interval is preset to 70% of (220 - your age). The C966 automatically
adjusts the incline of the treadmill and maintains your heart rate settings while in
the rest or work intervals.
Note: For the C966 to detect a heart rate, the user must wear the POLAR ® chest
strap or hold onto the touch-sensitive grips on the handrail. The POLAR ® chest
strap is optional equipment that can be purchased from your dealer.