Octane Boosters - Octane Fitness Q37x Operation Manual

Octane Boosters

Your Octane Fitness Elliptical offers three 'boosters' to add motivation and variety to your workout. Press the
"Boost Your Workout" button on the console to toggle through and choose one of these great challenges:
X-Mode This great motivational tool keeps your workout fresh and exciting in any program. Every
other minute X-Mode kicks in, prompting you to perform combinations of eight different
challenges:
Fast
Squat
Reverse
Lean Back
Lower Body Only Either hold the stationary handlebars or naturally swing your arms.
Push-Arms
Pull-Arms
Slow
During an X-Mode session, the level of resistance can be changed by pressing any ()
or () key on the keypad.
ArmBlaster
Press the "Boost Your Workout" button a second time to select ArmBlaster, a proprietary
program designed to boost cardiovascular endurance while building strength and
muscle tone. ArmBlaster adds upper-body strength sessions to the cardio program
profile that you have selected. Every minute, resistance increases for a muscle-building,
10-repetition set as you transfer the workload from your lower body to your upper body.
During the ArmBlaster rep countdown, the level of resistance can be changed by pressing
any () or () key.
Tip: If your elliptical is equipped with the optional CROSS CiRCUIT + stationary foot
platforms, step onto the platforms during your ArmBlaster sessions for an even more
intense upper-body challenge.
GluteKicker GluteKicker is an aggressive subset of X-Mode that is focused on your glutes, hips, and
thighs. It uses four prompts: Reverse, Squat, Fast, and Lean Back. Initiate GluteKicker
sessions by pressing the "Boost Your Workout" button a third time. Each session lasts for
one minute, followed by a one-minute recovery period. During the GluteKicker session,
the level of resistance can be changed by pressing any () or () key on the keypad or
the right handlebar.
A fourth click of the "Boost Your Workout" button cancels all boosters.
Note: On the Q37xi and Q47xi you can customize some of the booster settings, such as interval times and
resistance changes. Just press and hold the Booster button until you hear a beep, then follow the prompts in the
LCD message center, using the (/) and Enter keys to make your selections.
Pick up the pace—we recommend 50-60 rpm, but you should find
your own comfort level.
Bend slightly at the knees as you pedal. You'll feel this one in your
quadriceps and glutes in no time!
Pedal backwards to change the muscle focus on your entire lower
body.
Grab the stationary handlebars and lean slightly backwards. This
changes the muscle focus to your lower body. You will feel this in
your quadriceps.
Focus on pushing with your arms to work your chest and triceps.
Focus on pulling with your arms to work your biceps and lats.
Slow down to 30-40 rpm to allow yourself to recover.
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