Precor EFX544 - EXERCISING ON THE EFX544

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COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION
• Gently stretch your lower body and back before and after the test to help
prevent stiffness or soreness.
• Know your heart rate (pulse) and your physician-recommended heart rate
training zone. Individual heart rates vary according to several physiological
factors and may not correspond directly with the tables provided.
• You should not use the heart rate interactive capabilities (Smart Rate) if you
are taking any medications that either speed up or slow down your heart
rate.
• Keep in mind that you are working with very sensitive equipment and upper
body movement should be kept to a minimum.
• After putting on the chest strap, turn the EFX544 ON, stand on the foot
pedals, and face the electronic console for a minimum of 15 seconds. This
allows the unit to acknowledge the presence of the transmitter.
While the EFX544 software monitors your heart rate, you have the capability to
maintain it within the cardiovascular or weight loss zones by changing the
resistance, the ramp incline, or the stride rate. Increasing or decreasing the
strides per minutes (spm) affects your work effort and heart rate. Digitally, your
heart rate can appear in the right window display. Use the CHANGE key to
highlight the HEART RATE indicator.
Note: For the EFX544 software to detect a heart rate, the optional receiver must
be installed in your unit and you must wear the optional Precor chest strap.
EXERCISING ON THE EFX544
This section explains how to exercise on the EFX544. The EFX544 comes with
eight preprogrammed courses. These courses differ in the “terrain” you cover.
The EFX544 also provides a “manual” work out where you govern the ramp and
resistance levels.
CAUTION: Before beginning any fitness program, have your physician
give you a complete physical examination.
To exercise on the EFX544, take the following steps:
1. If the EFX544 is OFF, turn it ON using the ON/OFF power switch. This switch
is located near the power cable at the front of the unit. “PRECOR EFX544”
scrolls across the electronic console display.
2. Plant your feet firmly into the right and left foot pedals. Make sure that your
weight is evenly distributed.
3. Press ENTER to begin setting up the EFX544 for your workout session. If
you plan on using the manual program, press QUICK START to bypass the
setup prompts.