EFX® 5.23
EFX® 5.25
When using the EFX, always take basic precautions, including the following:
•Read all instructions before using the EFX. These instructions are written for your safety and to protect the unit.
•Before beginning any fitness program, see your physician for a complete physical examination.
Il est conseillé de subir un examen médical complet avant d’entreprendre tout programme d’exercise. Si vous avez des étourdissements ou des faiblesses, arrêtez les exercices immédiatement.
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electrical outlet immediately after |
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using and before cleaning. |
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electric shock, or injury, take the |
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•Do not allow children or those unfamiliar with its operation on or near the EFX. Do not leave children unsupervised around the unit.
•Never leave the EFX unattended when it is plugged in. Unplug the EFX from the power source when it is not in use, before cleaning it, and before providing authorized service.
•Assemble and operate the EFX on a solid, level surface. Locate the EFX a few feet from walls or furniture. Keep the area around the EFX clear.
•Maintain the EFX in good working condition. Refer to the Maintenance section. Routinely check and make sure that all fasteners are secure.
•Use the EFX only for its intended purpose as described in this manual. Do not use accessory attachments that are not recommended by the manufacturer, as such attachments may cause injuries.
•Never operate the unit if it is damaged, not working properly, when it has been dropped, or has been immersed in water. Return the EFX to a service center for examination and repair.
•Keep the power cord and plug away from heated surfaces.
•Do not operate the EFX where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.
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•Do not use outdoors.
•Do not attempt to service the EFX yourself except to follow the maintenance instructions found in this manual.
•Never drop or insert objects into any opening. Keep hands away from moving parts.
•Keep all electrical components, such as the power cord and power switch, away from liquids to prevent shock.
•Do not hang anything on the handrails, moving handlebars, or covers. Place liquids, magazines, and books in the appropriate receptacles.
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Grounding Instructions. |
•Wear proper exercise clothing and shoes for your exercise session and avoid loose clothing. Do not wear shoes with heels or leather soles. Check the soles of your shoes and remove any dirt and embedded stones. Tie long hair back.
•Use care when getting on or off the EFX. Use the stationary handrail for stability.
•For safety, hold onto a stationary handrail while using the EFX.
•Keep your body and head facing forward. Never attempt to turn around on the EFX.
•Never place your hands or feet in the path of the roller arm because injury may occur to you or damage may occur to the equipment.
•Always use the locking pin to secure the foot pedals when the EFX is not in use.
•Do not rock the unit. Do not stand on the handrail(s), display console, or covers.
•Do not overexert yourself or work to exhaustion. If you feel any pain or abnormal symptoms, stop your exercise session immediately and consult your physician.
•When the EFX is not in use, disconnect the unit by turning the power switch to the Off position, and then remove the power plug from the wall outlet.
When identified with the ETL-c logo, the unit has been tested and conforms to the requirements of CAN/CSA-E60335-1/4:03, IEC/EN 60335-1: 2002 Safety of Household and Similar Electrical Appliances.
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The EFX must be grounded. If the unit malfunctions or breaks down, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current, which reduces the risk of electrical shock. The unit is equipped with a power cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be inserted into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. Failure to properly ground the EFX could void the Precor Limited Warranty.
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Improper connection of the |
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equipment-grounding conductor can |
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result in a risk of electric shock. Check |
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with a qualified electrician or service |
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person if you are in doubt as to |
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whether the unit is properly grounded. |
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Do not modify the plug provided with |
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the EFX. If it does not fit the outlet, get |
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a proper outlet installed by a qualified |
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electrician. |
120 V Units Designated for U.S. Markets
The power outlet must have the same configuration as the plug. No adapter should be used with this product. Refer to Grounding Instructions.
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Federal Communications Commission, Part 15
The EFX has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. The EFX generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the owner’s manual instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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Per FCC rules, changes or |
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modifications not expressly approved |
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by Precor could void the user’s |
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authority to operate the equipment. |
Canadian Department of Communications
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioéélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la class B prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le ministére des Communications du Canada.
ATTENTION: Haute Tension
Débranchez avant de réparer
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This product conforms to the requirements of the European Council Directive 2004/108/EC, Electromagnetic Compatibility and has been tested to the following standards:
•EN55022, Limits & Methods of Measurement of Radio Interference, Information Technology Equipment.
•EN50024, Immunity of Information Technology Equipment
This product is compliant to 2002/95/EC, Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive.
This product also conforms to the requirements of the European Council Directive 2006/95/EC, Low Voltage Directive and has been tested to the following standard:
•IEC/EN 60335-1, Safety of Household and similar Electrical Appliances.
This equipment must be recycled or discarded according to applicable local and national regulations.
Product labels, in accordance with European Directive 2002/96/ EC concerning waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), determine the framework for the return and recycling of used equipment as applicable throughout the European Union. The WEEE label indicates that the product is not to be thrown away, but rather reclaimed upon end of life per this Directive.
In accordance with the European WEEE Directive, electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) is to be collected separately and to be reused, recycled, or recovered at end of life. Users of EEE with the WEEE label per Annex IV of the WEEE Directive must not dispose of end of life EEE as unsorted municipal waste, but use the collection framework available to customers for the return, recycling, and recovery of WEEE. Customer participation is important to minimize any potential effects of EEE on the environment and human health due to the potential presence of hazardous substances in EEE. For proper collection and treatment, refer to Obtaining Service.
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You should not attempt to service the EFX except for maintenance tasks as described in this manual. The EFX does not contain any user-serviceable parts that require lubrication. For information about product operation or service, see the Precor web site at www.precor.com.
Should you need more information regarding customer support numbers or a list of Precor authorized service centers, visit the Precor web site at www.precor.com/corp/ contact.
For future reference, write the model, serial number, and date of purchase for your unit in the space provided. The serial number is printed on a label located beneath the power receptacle (Diagram 1).
Model #: _______ Serial #: ______________________
Date purchased: _________________________
Serial number label
Diagram 1: Location of serial number
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Safety Approval ........................................................................... |
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Grounding Instructions .............................................................. |
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Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) ....................................... |
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European Applications .............................................................. |
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Product Recycling and Disposal ............................................. |
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Obtaining Service ....................................................................... |
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EFX Features .......................................................................... |
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The Locking Pin ........................................................................... |
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Using the Stationary Handrail ............................................... |
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Moving Handlebars Support the Total Body Workout .... |
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Turning the Unit On and Off .................................................. |
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Weight Limit .............................................................................. |
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Location ..................................................................................... |
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Heart Rate Features ............................................................ |
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Important Use and Safety Information ................................ |
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Using the Touch-Sensitive Grips ......................................... |
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Using SmartRate ...................................................................... |
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Exercise to Your Target Heart Rate ..................................... |
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Heart Rate Analysis ................................................................. |
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Display Console .................................................................... |
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More Information about the Upper Display ........................ |
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More Information about the Center Display ....................... |
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More Information about the Lower Display ........................ |
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Keys ............................................................................................ |
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User Identification ............................................................... |
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Setting Up a User ..................................................................... |
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Updating User Information ..................................................... |
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Workout Options ................................................................. |
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Choosing QUICKSTART ........................................................ |
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Selecting a Program ................................................................ |
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Selecting a User Key ............................................................... |
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Cooling Down After a Workout ............................................. |
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Pausing During a Workout or the |
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Cool-Down Period .................................................................... |
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Ending a Workout .................................................................... |
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Programs ............................................................................... |
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Choosing a Program ................................................................ |
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Program Tips ............................................................................. |
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Manual Program ........................................................................ |
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Weight Loss Program ............................................................. |
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Fat Burner Program ................................................................. |
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CrossTrainer Program ............................................................. |
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Interval Program ........................................................................ |
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Hill Climb Program ................................................................... |
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Gluteals Program ..................................................................... |
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Heart Rate Program ................................................................. |
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Advanced Programming and Troubleshooting ............ |
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Advanced Programming Tips ................................................ |
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Selecting a U.S. Standard or Metric Display ..................... |
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Viewing the Software Part Numbers, Odometer, |
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and Hour Meter ........................................................................ |
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Viewing the Error Log ............................................................. |
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Troubleshooting Heart Rate .................................................. |
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Troubleshooting Error Codes ............................................... |
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Maintenance .......................................................................... |
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Inspection .................................................................................. |
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Cleaning the Equipment ......................................................... |
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Long-Term Storage ................................................................. |
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Precor Residential Equipment Limited Warranty........ |
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The EFX is equipped with certain items that, when used properly, help sustain a safe and enjoyable exercise session. These items include:
•Locking pin location
•Stationary handrails with heart rate feature
•Moving handlebars (EFX5.25 only)
•Power switch location
CAUTION: Always use the locking pin to secure the foot pedals when the EFX is not in use.
The locking pin secures the foot pedals to keep them from traveling up or down the ramp. Before beginning your exercise session, pull firmly on the pin to slide it out of the roller arm. Refer to Diagram 2. A lanyard attaches the locking pin to the ramp.
Store the locking pin underneath the ramp once it is removed from the roller arm. Refer to Diagram 3.
After exercising, use the locking pin to secure the foot pedals.
Roller arm |
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Diagram 2: Remove locking pin before exercising
Storage location
Lanyard
Ramp
Diagram 3: Store the locking pin under the ramp
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To maintain your balance, always grasp a stationary handrail when you step on or off the foot pedals, and when you use the keypad.
To learn more about the touch-sensitive grips on the EFX, refer to Heart Rate Features.
Moving Handlebars Support the Total
Body Workout
The handlebars on the EFX5.25 provide an upper-body workout which helps increase cardiovascular fitness. By adding the total body movement to your cross training workout, you are actually increasing your work effort and enhancing your overall fitness level.
To turn the unit On and Off, use the power switch located at the rear of the unit, near the power cord receptacle. Refer to Diagram 4.
Important: When it is not being used, turn the unit Off.
Power switch
I = On
O = Off
Diagram 4: Power switch
The equipment has been durability tested to 250 lb (114 kg).
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It is important to keep a minimum of one foot (30 cm) around the EFX open and free from encumbrances such as other equipment.
CAUTION: The EFX is not equipped with wheels and should be assembled in the location where you plan to use it. If you need to move the EFX, use the locking pin to secure the foot pedals, obtain help, and use proper lifting techniques.
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HEART RATE |
CALORIES |
DISTANCE |
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HIGH
PEAK
CARDIO
SmartRate
FATBURN
WARMUP
CROSSRAMP |
STRIDES/min |
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Heart rate and SmartRate® features are available when you grasp both touch-sensitive grips.
When a heartbeat is detected, the HEART RATE display shows your heart rate and, if your age has been entered, the SmartRate display pulses and indicates your current heart rate zone.
Read the following before using the heart rate or SmartRate features.
•Consult your physician before engaging in any vigorous exercise. Do not use the heart rate programs until authorized by your physician.
•Know your heart rate and your physician-recommended heart rate target zone. Individual heart rates vary according to several physiological factors and may not correspond directly with Diagram 5.
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•The calculation used for the heart rate target zone is: (220 minus your age) multiplied by a percent.
For example:
Low range: (220 minus your age) multiplied by 55% High range: (220 minus your age) multiplied by 85% Refer to Table 1 in Using SmartRate.
Heart Rate Target Zones
Your Heart Rate
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190
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170
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130
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90
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70
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Recommended C ardiovascular Zo ne
Recommended W eight Loss Zo ne
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Your Age
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Peak
Cardio
Fat Burn
Warmup
Diagram 5: Heart rate target zones
•To use the touch-sensitive grips on the EFX, grasp both grips and wait five to ten seconds. Make sure both hands are moist.
•If Hr appears in the HEART RATE display, the EFX is not detecting a signal, or has not yet determined your heart rate.
Note: When a signal is detected, the heart rate icon flashes and a number appears in the HEART RATE display that indicates your heart rate.
•Always face forward on the EFX and use the stationary handrail for balance. Keep upper body movement to a minimum.
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While exercising on the EFX, you must grasp both touchsensitive grips for a minimum of five to ten seconds to transmit your heart rate to the display. Refer to Diagram 6.
EFX®5.25 |
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Diagram 6: Touch-sensitive grips
Usually, the concentration of salts in a person's perspiration provides enough conductivity to transmit a signal to the receiver inside the display console. However, some people, because of body chemistry or erratic heart beats cannot use the touch-sensitive heart rate feature on the EFX.
The SmartRate feature helps you monitor and maintain your heart rate in the target zone best suited to your specific needs.
When the EFX detects a heart rate, a single bar blinks and indicates your current heart rate zone. All 10 bars may appear during an exercise session.
Important: To use the SmartRate feature, you must choose a program and enter your age during the setup phase of your exercise session.
Table 1 shows the percents used in calculating the heart rate target zones. While your heart rate remains within these zones, the corresponding bar blinks and provides a visual cue.
The calculation used to determine your maximum aerobic heart rate is (220 minus your age). When you multiply it by the percent indicated in Table 1, you can understand the relation-ship between the blinking bar and your target heart rate.
CAUTION: Your heart rate should never exceed 87% of your maximum aerobic heart rate or go above PEAK. If it does, immediately reduce your strides per minute and adjust the CrossRamp or resistance to return your heart rate to your physician-recommended target zone.
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Table 1. Heart rate target zones and SmartRate Segments
Heart Rate Zone |
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Above 87 |
Tenth |
HIGH |
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85 to 87 |
Ninth |
PEAK |
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80 to 84 |
Eighth |
CARDIO |
75 to 79 |
Seventh |
CARDIO |
70 to 74 |
Sixth |
CARDIO |
65 to 69 |
Fifth |
FATBURN |
60 to 64 |
Fourth |
FATBURN |
55 to 59 |
Third |
FATBURN |
50 to 54 |
Second |
WARMUP |
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Below 50 |
First |
WARMUP |
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The SmartRate indicator bars do not appear when:
•You press QUICKSTART at the Precor banner.
•You fail to grasp both touch-sensitive grips on the EFX for five to ten seconds.
Note: Enter an accurate age when prompted, otherwise a default age of 35 years is used for heart rate calculations.
The HEART RATE display shows your heart rate while exercising. To view your heart rate (beats per minute) on the display, grasp both touch-sensitive grips.
The Precor web site (www.precor.com) has several suggestions for workouts with varying levels of intensity. It provides many workout details that include the appropriate target heart rate.
The EFX includes a program that lets you exercise based on a specified target heart rate. As you exercise, the Basic HRC Program monitors your heart rate and automatically maintains it within a few beats per minute (bpm) of your selected target.
Use the PROGRAMS key to access the Basic HRC program. For more information, refer to Programs.
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