on the display, use the RESISTANCE arrow keys to change the target heart rate once you finish
the warm-up period.
Basic HRC Program Tips
The Basic HRC Program enhances your overall cardiovascular fitness
levels to help you achieve your weight loss and fitness goals.
Important: Maintain a constant stride rate between 100 and 160
strides per minute. Automatic adjustments to the resistance cannot
take place if you drop below 40 strides per minute.
• The program provides a 3-minute warm-up period. During this time, you may change
the ramp incline or resistance.
Note: When your target heart rate is achieved or the 3-minute period elapses, the warm-
up period ends and the program begins.
• The program automatically adjusts the resistance to keep your heart rate at the selected
target. After the warm-up period, pressing the RESISTANCE arrow keys no longer affects
the resistance, but does change the target heart rate. Check the SmartRate display to
see if you are maintaining your preferred zone. Check the HEART RATE display to
determine your actual heart rate.
• You can change the target heart rate, strides per minute, or ramp incline, but doing so
affects the unit’s ability to maintain your target heart rate in the preferred zone. It takes
time for the EFX to readjust the resistance so that your heart rate remains on target.
• The workout time is set to the club limit. To adjust the time, press the TIME +/– key and
use the navigational arrow keys followed by OK to change the workout time.
• A cool down period is automatically added to the end of the program.
Weight Loss Program
With the Weight Loss Program, the workout time is fixed at 28 minutes and consists of seven
4-minute intervals. You are not prompted for a workout time. Use the arrow keys to change the
resistance or the ramp incline for the rest or work interval. When you make changes, the program
repeats the settings for the remaining intervals. The display lets you know when the resistance
levels are about to change. For the ideal weight loss range, your heart rate should remain
between 55% and 70% of your maximum aerobic heart rate. If you wear a chest strap or grasp
both touch-sensitive grips, you can use SmartRate as a visual cue.
• Set a comfortable stride rate and then adjust the resistance and ramp incline.
• Maintain a level of exertion so that the SmartRate LEDs in the FATBURN target zone blink in
the display during rest intervals.
• During the work intervals, increase your level of exertion so that the LEDs in the CARDIO target
zone blink.
Hill Climb Program
The Hill Climb Program, available by pressing the PERFORMANCE key, is a variable resistance
program that works several different muscle groups. The resistance in the Hill Climb Program is
preprogrammed. To override the resistance settings for each column, press the RESISTANCE
arrow keys. The changes raise or lower the columns on the remaining portion of the program
profile.
Fitness Test
The Fitness Test, available by pressing the PERFORMANCE key, monitors your heart rate and
calculates a fitness score based on your average heart rate during specific test stages. When the
test is completed, the display provides a fitness score and fitness category. The Fitness Test was
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