Epic Fitness El 1200 Elliptical User Manual page 15

HOW TO USE A ZONE WORKOUT
1. Turn on the console.
See step 1 on page 13.
2. Select a zone workout.
To select a zone workout, press one of the six
Programs By Zone buttons.
When you select a zone workout, the name of the
workout will appear in the display for a few sec-
onds and a profile of the resistance levels of the
workout will scroll across the matrix.
3. Begin pedaling to start the workout.
Each workout is divided into 30 one-minute seg-
ments. One resistance level, one ramp incline
level, and one target pace setting are pro-
grammed for each segment. Note: The same
resistance level, ramp incline level, and/or target
pace setting may be programmed for two or more
consecutive segments.
During the workout, the workout profile will show
your progress (see the drawing above). The flash-
ing segment of the profile represents the current
segment of the workout. The height of the flash-
ing segment indicates the resistance level for the
current segment. At the end of each segment of
the workout, a series of tones will sound and the
next segment of the profile will begin to flash. If a
different resistance level or ramp incline level is
programmed for the next segment, the resistance
level or the ramp incline level will appear in the
display for a few seconds to alert you. The resis-
tance of the pedals or the ramp incline level will
then change.
Profile
As you exercise, the console will display a variety
of exercise instructions. For example, the console
may instruct you to pedal backwards, breathe
deeply, or to use only your upper body during cer-
tain segments of the workout.
In addition, the colors on the lit muscle display will
indicate your exercise intensity:
Color
Pink
Blue
Green
Yellow
Orange
Red
You will also be prompted to keep your pedaling
pace near the target pace setting for the current
segment. When the words PEDAL FASTER
appear in the display, increase your pace. When
the words PEDAL SLOWER appear, decrease
your pace. When no words appear, maintain your
current pace. Important: The target pace set-
tings are intended only to provide motivation.
Make sure to pedal at a pace that is comfort-
able for you.
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Exercise Intensity
Low
Low
Medium
Medium
High
High