Exercising On The Efx; Using The Handlebars; Using The Stationary Handrails; Pause, Cool Down And Exit Features - Precor EFX556i Owner's Manual

C O M M E R C

Exercising on the EFX

Once the EFX is assembled, it is ready to use. The easy-to-understand prompts
let you select a program and specify how long you want to work out. Begin work-
ing out and then, adapt the resistance level to meet your fitness goals. Refer to
Programs on page 33.
CAUTION: Before beginning any fitness program, have your physician give
you a complete physical examination.

USING THE HANDLEBARS

The handlebars on the EFX provide an upper-body workout that, when used prop-
erly, helps increase cardiovascular fitness. By adding the upper-body movement
to your cross training workout, you're actually increasing your work
effort and enhancing your overall fitness level. A variety of hand positions can
intensify the effectiveness of your workout. Ask the Club personnel for ideas on
how to utilize the EFX handlebars to meet your personal fitness goals.

USING THE STATIONARY HANDRAILS

When you step onto or off of the foot pedals and when you use the display keys,
always grasp at least one of the stationary handrails to help keep your balance.
During a workout, use the stationary handrails to rest or slow down your upper-
body movement.
If you wish to view your heart rate on the display, hold onto the touch-sensitive
grips on the handrails while working out. Your heart rate signal is transmitted to the
receiver installed in the display console. The letters HR appear and blink in the
Heart Rate display. Within a few seconds, your heart rate appears. This lets you
see what your heart rate is doing even when the display is presenting other workout
statistics. For more information, refer to The Heart Rate Feature on page 33.

PAUSE, COOL DOWN AND EXIT FEATURES

Pausing, cooling down, and exiting are integral parts of your workout and can be
accessed any time during a program. The EFX goes through several prerequisites
before actually exiting a program. The following tables explain the various situations.
In a program,
you complete it Enter Cool Down. At the start of the cool-down period, the resis-
slow pedaling
or no pedaling
is detected.
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This is what happens...,
tance is reduced by 20%. You can adjust the setting using the
numeric or keys. The display features remain, so you can
review your workout statistics.
Note: A cool-down period is appended to those programs
that have a finite duration.
Enter Pause mode. PEDAL FASTER appears on the display
and time stops accruing. Note that the Pause mode has a time
limit and the club has the option to determine the setting. Check
with club personnel or refer to Club Information on page 18.
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