The Race Mode Option - Life Fitness Lifecycle 5500HR Operation Manual

The Lifecycle exercise bike is a "constant work" machine; in the Hill, Random and Manual
programs, pedal resistance automatically compensates for changes in RPM. In other words,
the slower you pedal, the greater the resistance; conversely, the faster you pedal the less
resistance you feel † . The distance you travel will remain the same; pedaling faster will not
bring you to the end of a program sooner or burn more calories, assuring you of a
consistent workout. If you prefer to be "rewarded" for going faster, try the Race Mode
Option.
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This is true as long as you pedal faster than 65 RPM. Below 65 RPM, the resistance will drop off to the point where you
can continue pedaling at a pace sufficient to maintain power to the console.
NOTE: Mileage readings are arbitrary and should not be used to compare workouts
in different programs. Total calories burned is the best measure of the
amount of work performed in any given workout.

The Race Mode Option

Formerly a program in and of itself, the Race Mode allows you to vary your pedal resistance
to simulate the feel of an actual 20-speed racing bike in the Hill, Random and Manual
programs. Turn the Race mode on at any time and the Lifecycle exercise bike's 20 effort
levels are transformed into the "gears" of a high performance road racing bicycle! The pedal
resistance will change with the speed at which you pedal, enhancing your workout
enjoyment while also allowing you greater control over the program's intensity (the greater
the resistance, the more LEDs will be illuminated). The distance you travel and the calories
you burn during your workout will also vary with your pedal speed.
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