How To Use The Airdyne Windrigger Computer - Schwinn Windrigger User Manual

HOW TO USE THE AIRDYNE
The on-board computer features multi-feedback functions and
easy-to-read LCD to keep track of your workout performance
and progress (Fig 6). By taking a few moments to fully under-
stand the computer operation and functions, you will get more
pleasure, motivation and value from your Windrigger rower
workouts. It's really very easy.
Entering the correct elevation will enable the most accurate
display of power (WATTS). Review the Getting Started sequence
described on Page 5. You will select either MANUAL mode or
one of three other programs - INTERVAL, PYRAMID, or REGATTA.
If you choose the REGATTA program, you will experience Real
Racing action and face a different opponent every time you
race. During the race, the computer will display race statistics
and a running graphic profile of your race progress (Fig. 7).
In the INTERVAL and PYRAMID programs, the workout is com-
prised of 20 columns of boats, each representing an equal
time block. For each workout you will pre-set TIME and the
computer will display a countdown for each column as you
progress through your exercise. An abbreviated course will be
shown and you will always be rowing in the left most column,
with the right hand columns reflecting the upcoming course
profile. The computer will gauge ACTUAL versus TARGET rowing
speed. If you select the MANUAL mode, the TIME will simply
count up from 00:00 and the computer will display WATTS, TIME
and METERS. When the fanwheel stops for 3 seconds, the display
will automatically show workout results.
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® WINDRIGGER ® ROWER COMPUTER
FIG.6
The rower computer keeps track of a variety of feedback func-
FIG.7
tions. When the SCAN mode is on, the computer will continu-
ously scan through WATTS, CALORIES and STROKES/MINUTE. To
fix any one display, use the SCAN button to toggle to and
select the preferred feedback display and then turn the SCAN
function off. TARGET SPEED and ACTUAL SPEED will always be
visible on the display.
FIG.8
The Windrigger computer keeps track of the following functions:
In the Regatta mode, METERS TO GO toggles to ( + )
Meters —
or ( – ) METERS to reflect your standing in the race (Fig. 8).
Time — In the Manual mode, TIME is measured as a count up
and stops only when rowing is paused for 3 or more seconds. In
the Pyramid and Interval modes, TIME counts down. In the Regatta
mode, time elapsed is reported at the end of every race.
FIG.9
Target Speed — In all modes except Manual, TARGET SPEED is
determined by course and level selected. In the Regatta mode, the
TARGET SPEED reflects that of your race opponent and is unique in
every new race (Fig. 9).
Actual Speed — ACTUAL SPEED reflects the METERS per sec-
ond you are accomplishing during your workout (Fig. 10).
Your goal should be to match your ACTUAL SPEED with the com-
FIG.10
puter TARGET SPEED.
Scan — The SCAN button will allow you to either scan continu-
ously through the WATTS, CALORIES and STROKE/MINUTE functions
or select only one at a time in the display (Fig. 11).
P R E S S T H E
Watts — The WATTS feedback function displays actual power
produced by the fanwheel.
FIG.11
P R E S S T H E
Calories — The CALORIES feedback function displays the
approximate calories burned during your workout (Fig. 12).
P R E S S T H E
Strokes/Minute —
displays your stroke rate.
FIG.12
Results — At the conclusion of your race or workout, the
computer will display a RESULT icon and summarize your workout.
Based on your program mode, the METERS function, TIME
elapsed, and LEVEL selected will scan through in the upper left
window in the display (Fig. 8). The lower left window will scan
through AVERAGE WATTS, CALORIES (total burned), and AVERAGE
STROKES/MINUTE (Fig. 12). Average TARGET and ACTUAL speeds will
also be summarized (Figs. 9 and 10). If the summary reflects more
than a 0.4 meters/second difference between ACTUAL and TARGET
speeds, you should adjust your workout LEVEL prior to beginning
a new exercise.
S C A N B U T T O N
S C A N B U T T O N
S C A N B U T T O N
The STROKES/MINUTE feedback function
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