Life Fitness LIFECYCLE M051-00K39-A167 Operation Manual page 27

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ATTS
This workout targets a rate of effort equal to a certain number of Watts. A Watt is a unit of power that measures the
amount of mechanical work required to operate a device, such as a Lifecycle exercise bike. It is roughly equal to .25
calories per hour. The workout program automatically alters the intensity level to maintain the appropriate rate of effort.
By default, this workout is turned off. For information on making it available, see Section 5, titled Optional Settings.
METS
This workout targets a rate of effort equal to a certain number of METs. A MET is a unit of measurement used to express the
metabolic rate of work (oxygen consumption per unit of body weight) required to perform a task. One MET is approximately
equal to a person's metabolism when seated and relaxed. By default, this workout is turned off. For information on making it
available, see Section 5, titled Optional Settings.
A T
EROBICS RAINER
In this workout, the MESSAGE CENTER continuously prompts the user to switch between a high pedaling speed and a low
pedaling speed. These speed intervals alternate in a pattern that promotes a "build-up" in the intensity of the workout, followed
by a "build-down" in intensity.
The workout consists of 32 intervals, which are divided into groups of four. In the first group, the user encounters one fast inter-
val followed by three slow intervals. The second group features two fast intervals followed by two slow intervals. The third
group features three fast intervals followed by one slow interval. The fourth group, which is the most intense point of the work-
out, features four fast intervals. Afterward, the workout decreases in intensity, concluding with a group of four, consecutive, slow
intervals. See the chart below:
The length of the intervals depends on the workout duration selected by the user.
P T
ERSONAL RAINER
Custom interval heart rate and hill workouts may be created by fitness club managers or other authorized personnel. For infor-
mation about these workouts, consult a fitness club staff member. To select these workouts, press the PERSONAL TRAINER
key. When prompted by the MESSAGE CENTER, press the number corresponding to the desired workout, using the NUMER-
IC keypad. Then, press ENTER and begin the workout. See section 5.2, titled About Personal Trainer Workouts.
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Workout Begin
Interval 4
Interval 3
Interval 2
Interval 1
Group 1 Group 2
Build-Up
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ORKOUTS
Group 3 Group 4 Group 5 Group 6
Build-Down
Fast Slow
Group 7 Group 8