Program Descriptions; Quick Start; Fat Burn; Cardio - Life Fitness Lifecycle 5500HR Operation Manual

4.2 Program Descriptions

QUICK START

The fastest way to begin exercising, allows you to immediately start a manual program.

FAT BURN

The Fat Burn and Cardio heart rate management programs work by adjusting the resistance
of the Lifecycle exercise bike in response to your heart rate. These two programs use the
technology of the Lifepulse digital sensors and/or Polar compatible telemetry (if so equipped)
to monitor your heart rate and automatically adjust the work load to maintain your target heart
rate. The end result is a perfect workout every time, eliminating both under- and over-training.
On the Lifecycle exercise bike, the Fat Burn program will maintain your heart rate at 65% of your
theoretical maximum heart rate
automatically adjust to maintain the target heart rate. Exercising at 65% of your theoretical
maximum heart rate maximizes the aerobic benefits of exercise by accessing the body's fat stores
for fuel and by allowing you to exercise longer.

CARDIO

The Cardio program is virtually identical to the Fat Burn program. The only difference is that your
target heart rate is calculated at 80% of your theoretical maximum to accentuate cardiovascular
improvement by placing a heavier work load on the heart muscle. If you wish to vary the focus of
your exercise activities, once the warm-up is complete, you may switch back and forth between the
Fat Burn and Cardio programs at any time during a workout simply by pressing the ENTER key,
creating the ultimate interval training program!
Remember, you may change your target heart rate at any time after the warm-up period by
simply pressing the
ENTER key.
The Life Fitness Heart Rate Zone Training programs begin with a three minute warm-up period
designed to safely get you closer to your target heart rate from a resting start. It should take two to
three minutes for your heart rate to reach your target.
NOTE: If your heart rate is above the chosen target during the warm-up period, the warm-up
period will immediately end and the Lifecycle exercise bike will begin automatically varying
its resistance to maintain your target heart rate.
†Defined by the American College of Sports Medicine's "Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription" as 220 minus your age.
† or another target heart rate that you enter. Pedal resistance will
keys or toggling fat burn and cardio target heart rates using the
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