NordicTrack C2400 30703.0 - Manual (Page 19)

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HOW TO USE A PULSE PROGRAM
Follow the steps below to use a pulse program.
1. Put on the optional chest pulse sensor.
Note: You must wear the optional chest pulse sen-
sor to use a pulse program.
2. Insert the key into the console.
See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page
13.
3. Personalize console settings if desired.
See HOW TO PERSONALIZE CONSOLE SET-
TINGS on page 13.
4. Select a pulse program.
To select a pulse program, press the Programs
button repeatedly until the words PULSE PRO-
GRAM 1 or PULSE PROGRAM 2 appear in the
display.
When a pulse program is selected, the display will
show the name of the program and the maximum
target heart rate setting of the program. In addition,
a profile of the target heart rate settings of the pro-
gram will appear in the display.
PULSE PROGRAM 1 is divided into one-minute
segments. The same target heart rate setting is pro-
grammed for all segments (except for the first two
segments). PULSE PROGRAM 2 is divided into 30
one-minute segments. One target heart rate setting
is programmed for each segment. Note: The same
target heart rate setting may be programmed for
two or more consecutive segments.
5. Adjust the maximum target heart rate setting if
desired.
To adjust the maximum target heart rate setting,
press the increase and decrease buttons beside
the User/Enter button (see EXERCISE INTENSITY
on page 29). To adjust the target heart rate setting
quickly, hold down one of the buttons.
6. Press the Start button to start the program.
A moment after the button is pressed, the walking
belt will begin to move. Hold the handrails and
begin walking.
7. Select a display mode and monitor your
progress with the display and the training zone
bar.
When a pulse program is selected, the console of-
fers two display modes. Press the Display button to
select the desired display mode.
Regardless of which display mode you select, a
profile of the target heart rate settings of the program
will appear in the display. A white line representing
your heartbeat will also appear; each time a heart-
beat is detected, an additional peak will appear in
the line. A small arrow below the profile will indicate
your progress.
CAUTION:
If you have heart prob-
lems, or if you are over 60 years of age and
have been inactive, do not use the Pulse pro-
grams. If you are taking medication regularly,
consult your physician to find whether the
medication will affect your exercise heart rate.