A WORD ON WATTS
Watt is a measure of power. On your bike, the watt readout is the amount of power you output at your current
RPM. The WATT PROGRAM is designed to keep your watt output at a constant level that you have selected. If you
pedal faster, the computer will reduce the workload to keep your wattage output constant. The reverse happens if
you pedal slower. During the workout you can adjust the watt value by turning the SCROLL WHEEL up or down. You
can enter the Watt Mode during the setup procedure. Like the other modes, once you have chosen the Watt Mode,
you can begin your workout by pressing the START / STOP KEY, or you can enter personal target values by continuing
to press ENTER and setting the target values.
PERSONAL MODE
The computer will automatically adjust the resistance levels according to the User Profile Program you design.
During your workout you can adjust the resistance levels by turning the SCROLL WHEEL up or down.
If you would like to save your personal profile and workout data, during initial setup turn the scroll wheel to select
either User 1, 2, 3, or 4. For example, turn the SCROLL WHEEL to select User 1. Then select User 1 by pressing ENTER
(SCROLL WHEEL). You will then be prompted to enter personal data; sex, age, height in inches, and weight. Turn the
SCROLL WHEEL to select options, or to increase or decrease numbers. Each time you will press ENTER to input the
data and progress to the next prompt. After entering your weight and pressing ENTER, the first segment in the
Program Profile window will blink. You can either start your workout by pressing the START / STOP KEY, or you can
pre-design your workload profile. To design your workload profile, turn the SCROLL WHEEL to increase, or decrease
the segment to your desired level. Then press ENTER to skip to the next segment. Again turn the SCROLL WHEEL to
increase, or decrease the segment to your desired level and press ENTER. Repeat for each segment, then, press the
START / STOP Key to begin your custom workout.
TARGET HEART RATE CONTROL (HRC) MODE
The Target HRC Program is designed to keep your heart rate at the constant level you have selected. Every 30
seconds, the computer will check your pulse (bpm) against what you have selected and will automatically adjust the
resistance levels accordingly.
NOTE:
During your workout you cannot manually adjust the resistance levels.
To select a bpm that is optimal for you, refer to the TARGET HEART RATE CHART on the following pages.
IMPORTANT:
While increasing your heart rate is an important part of exercise, it is also important that your heart
rate not be too high. To be safe, we suggest you start your regimen at the 55% HRC and increase your target heart
rates as your fitness level improves. The recommended
absolute maximum heart rate
is equal to 220 bpm – your
age.
If you do not wish for the computer to automatically calculate your HRC rates, skip entering you personal data by
continuing to press ENTER after you select HRC Mode until you can select the HRC Program.
55%, 75%, 90% HRC PROGRAMS
The % Heart Rate Control Programs are designed to keep your heart rate at a constant level according to the
personal data you have input. The targets are automatically calculated for you. Every 30 seconds, the computer will
check your pulse (bpm) against what you have selected and will automatically adjust the resistance levels
accordingly. Once you have entered the HRC Mode turn the SCROLL WHEEL to select the desired heart rate level
then press START / STOP KEY to begin your workout.
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