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COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION
INTERVAL PROGRAM
The interval program on the EFX lets you select the rest and work intervals
according to your training regimen. You set the resistance level for first rest and
work interval and the software repeats the intervals throughout the program. At
any point during the workout, you can change the settings of the current interval
by simply pressing the ▼▲ or numeric keys. The software remembers the new
settings and applies it to the appropriate rest or work interval.
Important: If you entered your Age during the Setup prompts and wear the POLAR
®
chest strap or utilize the touch-sensitive grips, you can adjust the rest or work
intervals to keep your heart rate in its recommended zone. For the weight loss mode,
try to maintain your heart rate at the lower end (55% of maximum heart rate) while in
the “rest” intervals and keep it at 70% of maximum heart rate while in the “work”
intervals. See Diagram 18 on page 34.
To use the interval program, take the following steps:
1. Follow the instructions on page 31,
Quick Steps to Working Out
.
2. At the program prompt, use the ▼▲ key or numeric keys to select the
Interval program and then press ENTER.
3. Enter a workout time. If the workout time entered is an even number, then all
intervals (rest and work) are two minutes long. If the workout time entered is
an odd number, then all intervals (rest and work) are two minutes long, ex-
cept the last one which will be one minute.
4. Press ENTER to proceed to the next prompt. When you’re finished answer-
ing the Setup prompts, the Interval program begins.
To set the resistance level for each interval, take the following steps:
1. When the Rest interval prompt appears, press the RESISTANCE ▼ or ▲
key to change the level. When the desired setting is displayed, simply con-
tinue working out—you do not need to press ENTER.
The EFX returns to the “rest” settings at the beginning of each rest interval
until you readjust it or end your workout.
2. The same procedure applies to specifying the settings for the work interval.
The value that appears in the SEGMENT TIME field indicates the time remaining
in the current interval. Each time the EFX changes intervals, it informs you by
displaying a message. When you complete the time limit set for the program, the
automatic, cool-down period begins.
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