LeMond g-force RT - Manual (Page 30)

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Setting Up and Running the Programs
The easiest way to set up and run the programs in the display console, is to simply enter data as asked
for by the MESSAGE DISPLAY. The prompts in the MESSAGE DISPLAY are simple messages that guide you
through the program set up. The following is a detailed description of the same messages that are asked
of you in the MESSAGE DISPLAY.
Custom User Profiles
The PROFILE [1, 2, or 3] keys on the g•force RT allow three different users to enter and store personal
information for weight, age, target heart rate, and intensity level. These specifics can be quickly entered
when setting up a defined program by simply pressing your personal PROFILE at the PROMPT.
Don’t cheat! Enter your current weight, not the weight you intend to be. By giving the console correct
information, it can more accurately calculate the calories and Watts that you’ve actually expended dur-
ing a workout. Keep in mind that a person with a greater body weight actually burns more calories per
hour at the same effort than a person who weighs less.
Entering Weight:
Your current body weight is used to calculate your caloric expenditure. After selecting a PROFILE, the
MESSAGE DISPLAY will prompt you to enter your weight. Use the + or – keys to change the default
weight of 180 that is shown in the PROFILE DISPLAY. When your current weight is displayed in the PRO-
FILE DISPLAY, press the ENTER key.
Entering Age:
Your current age is used to calculate your target heart rate. Use the + or – keys to change the default age
of 40 that is shown in the PROFILE DISPLAY. When your correct age is displayed in the PROFILE DISPLAY,
press the ENTER key.
Choosing a Target Heart Rate:
You may wish to change the target heart rate that the console calculates for you based on the age you
entered in the previous step. The console automatically generates a target heart rate that is 70% of your
theoretical maximum heart rate. You may wish to increase or decrease your target heart rate. To do so,
simply change your calculated target heart rate that is displayed in the PROFILE DISPLAY, using the + or
– keys. Once the desired target heart rate is displayed, press the ENTER key.
6 PROGRAM PROFILES