NordicTrack 9600 El Trainerelliptical Manual page 17

Follow your progress with the main display.
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See THE MAIN DISPLAY on page 11.
Measure your heart rate if desired.
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See THE PULSE SENSOR on page 12.
When you are finished using the elliptical
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trainer, the console will automatically enter
an idle mode or turn off.
See HOW TO TURN OFF THE CONSOLE on
HOW TO USE THE PULSE PRO-
page 10.
GRAMS
HOW TO USE THE PULSE PROGRAMS
The CONSTANT PULSE program will automatically
control the resistance of the pedals to keep your heart
rate near a target level during your workout.
The VARIABLE PULSE program will automatically
control the resistance of the pedals to keep your heart
rate within a target range during your workout.
Put on a Polar ® -compatible chest pulse sensor
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(not included).
You must wear a chest pulse sensor to use a
PULSE program. See the instructions included
with the chest pulse sensor.
Plug in the power cord or begin pedalling to
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activate the console.
See HOW TO ACTIVATE THE CONSOLE on
page 10.
Select one of the PULSE programs.
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To select a PULSE program, first press the
PULSE button. The indicator on the button will
light, and the word "PULSE" will appear in the main
display for a moment.
Next, the words "CONSTANT MODE" will appear
in the main display. If you plan to use the CON-
STANT PULSE program, press the ENTER but-
ton. If you plan to use the VARIABLE PULSE pro-
gram, press the + or – button beside the ENTER
button so that the words "VARIABLE MODE" ap-
pear in the main display; then press the ENTER
button.
Enter your age.
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See step 3 on page 14.
Enter your weight.
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See step 4 on page 14.
Enter a maximum heart rate setting.
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Next, the words "PCT MAX RATE" and the maxi-
mum heart rate setting of the program will appear
in the main display. The maximum heart rate set-
ting represents a percentage of your estimated
maximum heart rate. Note: Your maximum heart
rate is estimated by subtracting your age from
220. For example, if you are 30 years old, your
estimated maximum heart rate is 190 beats per
minute (220 – 30 = 190). Therefore, if you are 30
years old, a target heart rate setting of 50% is
equal to 95 beats per minute (50% of 190 is 95).
If you wish to change the maximum heart rate set-
ting, press the + and – buttons beside the ENTER
button. When the desired maximum heart rate
setting is shown, press the ENTER button.
Enter a program time.
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See step 5 on page 14.
Begin exercising.
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During PULSE
programs, the ma-
trix will display a
heartbeat graphic.
Each time a heart-
beat is detected,
an additional peak
will appear in the
matrix.
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