Fat Burn; Cardio - Life Fitness 9500 Operation Manual

Fat Burn and Cardio Programs
Begin a Cross-Trainer workout (see beginning of this section).
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The message center will prompt you to enter a workout duration of 1 to 60 minutes (or the
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maximum time pre-programmed on the unit). Key in the duration you want the workout to
last and press ENTER.
Enter your age using the numeric keypad to receive your computed target heart rate.
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Press ENTER to accept the calculated target or input your own target heart rate using the
number keypad and press ENTER. Begin your workout !
The Fat Burn and Cardio heart rate management programs work by adjusting the resistance
of the Life Fitness Cross-Trainer in response to your heart rate. These two programs use the
technology of the Lifepulse digital sensors (or the optional Heart Rate Chest Strap) 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 under- and over-training.
In the Fat Burn and Cardio programs, a heart shape
you are required to grasp the Lifepulse sensors (if so equipped). If you are wearing the
optional Heart Rate Chest Strap, the on-board computer will continously monitor your heart
rate. If you do not grasp the sensors in the allotted time, the message "Grasp the Sensors
now" will appear in the Message Center. If a heart rate is not detected after 3 minutes, the
display console will beep 3 times and the unit will automatically switch to a Manual program.

FAT BURN

On the Life Fitness Cross-Trainer, the Fat Burn program will maintain your heart rate at 65%
of your theoretical maximum heart rate
Resistance will 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 heart rate 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 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 by simply keying in a new
target heart rate or pressing the
rates using the ENTER key.
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Defined by the American College of Sports Medicine's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription" as 220 minus your age.
will be displayed in the window when
† , or another target heart rate that you enter.
keys or toggling Fat Burn and Cardio target heart
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