Spirit XE195 Owner's Manual page 14

Program Keys
The program keys are used to preview each program. When you first turn the console
on you may press each program key to preview what the program profile looks like. If
you decide that you want to try a program, press the corresponding program key and
then press the Enter key to select the program and enter into the data-setting mode.
The elliptical has a built in heart rate monitoring system. Simply grasping the hand pulse
sensors on the stationary handle bars or wearing the heart rate transmitter (see Using
Heart Rate Transmitter section) will start the Heart Icon blinking (this may take a few
seconds).The Pulse Display Window will display your heart rate, or Pulse in beats per
minute.
The console includes a built-in fan to help keep you cool. To turn the fan on, press the
button on the left side of the console.
Programming The Console
Each of the programs can be customized with your personal information and changed
to suit your needs. Some of the information asked for is necessary to ensure the
readouts are correct. You will be asked for your Age and Weight. Entering your Age is
necessary during the Heart Rate programs to ensure the correct settings are in the
program for your Age. Otherwise the work settings could be too high or low for you.
Entering your Weight aides in calculating a more correct Calorie reading. Although we
cannot provide an exact calorie count, we do want to be as close as possible.
CALORIE NOTE: Calorie readings on every piece of exercise equipment, whether it is in
a gym or at home, are not accurate and tend to vary widely. They are meant only as a
guide to monitor your progress from workout to workout. The only way to measure your
calorie burn accurately is in a clinical setting connected to a host of machines. This is
because every person is different and burns calories at a different rate. Some good
news is that you will continue to burn calories at an accelerated rate for at least an hour
after you have finished exercising!
Entering A Program And Changing Settings
When you enter a program, by pressing a program key, then Enter key, you have the
option of entering your own personal settings. If you want to workout without entering
new settings, then just press the Start key. This will bypass the programming of data
and take you directly to the start of your workout. If you want to change the personal
settings then just follow the instructions in the Message Center. If you start a program
without changing the settings, the default or saved settings will be used.
NOTE: Age and Weight default settings will change when you enter a new number. So
the last Age and Weight entered will be saved as the new default settings. If you enter
your Age and Weight the first time you use the elliptical, you will not have to enter it
every time you work out unless either your Age or Weight changes, or someone else
enters a different Age and Weight.
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