Cool-down
The same importance has the so-called “cooling down”. After
each training unit you should continue pedaling against a slight
resistance for approx. 2-3 minutes.
The load for your further stamina training should basically be
increased over the scope of load, e.g. instead of 10 minutes
your training is 20 minutes or instead of 2 times a week 3 times
a week. Beside individual planning of your cardio training you
can fall back on the training programs integrated in the training
computer (comp. page 9 cont.).
Glossary
Age
Entry for calculation of the maximum pulse.
Dimension
Units for display of km/h or mph, kjoule or kcal, hours (h) and
power (Watt)
Speed-independent/speed-dependent operation (running
ergometer)
Speed-independent operation
Initially, the running ergometer always works speed-indepen-
dent. Only during the training the user can select between
speed-independent and speed-dependent operation with the
"SET" key. If both direction arrows are displayed, speed-depen-
dent operation is selected. Pressing the "SET" key again swit-
ches operation back to speed-independent. If the training is
interrupted, the display computer automatically switches back to
speed-independent operation.
For speed-dependent operation, power has no upper or lower
limit. If with a power of over 600 W, operation is switched
back to speed-independent, the power display is set to 600 W,
and the braking toque is changed respectively. If with a power
display of below 25 W, operation is switched back to speed-
independent, power is set to 25 W, and the braking torque is
changed.
Speed-dependent operation (Count Up, Count Down)
Speed-dependent operation is available during training only. If
there is a switchover to speed-dependent operation, the braking
torque is kept constant. The displayed power is not changed,
until the pedaling speed is changed. With a change in speed,
the current power is calculated from the (constant) braking tor-
que and the current pedal speed, and displayed respectively. If
the power displayed in speed-independent operation is not sett-
able (arrow symbols are shown), the actual power value is dis-
played in the moment of switchover. The power can be chan-
ged by means of the "+" and "-" keys or by means of speed.
During training, the displayed power is increased or decreased
in 5 W (or 25 W, respectively) steps with the "+" or "-" keys,
respectively. For that, the current power is taken as standard.
The new braking torque is calculated and set. Then the braking
torque is kept constant, and the power display is calculated
anew for changing pedal speed like described above.
A change of the ergometer power by means of the "+" and "-"
keys is only possible in the range from 25 W to 600 W. If a
key outside this range is pressed, the display jumps to the next
possible value within the determined limits and the braking tor-
que is changed respectively.
Energy (real.)
Calculates the energy turnover of the body with an efficiency of
25 % to provide the mechanical power. The remaining 75 %
does the body convert to heat.
performance over a longer period.
3. After a certain cardiovascular performance you recover
faster than before.
Guide values for the stamina training
Maximum pulse: maximum load means the achievement of the
individual maximum pulse. The maximally achievable heart rate
depends on the age.
To that applies the empirical formula: the maximum heart rate
per minute corresponds 220 pulse beats minus years of age.
Example: age 50 years > 220 – 50 = 170 pulse/min.
Weight: a further criterion for determination of the optimal trai-
ning data is the weight. The nominal default for maximum load
is 3 Watts/kg body weight for men and 2.5 for women. Furt-
hermore, it must be observed, that from age 30 on capability
decreases: for men approx. 1 % and for women 0.8 % per
year of age.
Example: man; 50 years; weight 75 kg
> 220 – 50 = 170 pulse/min. maximum pulse
> 3 Watts x 75 kg = 225 Watts
> Minus “age discount” (20 % of 225 = 45 Watts)
> 225 – 45 = 180 Watt (nominal default for maximum load)
Load intensity
Load pulse: the optimal load intensity is achieved at 65–75 %
(comp. diagram) of the individual cardiovascular performance.
This value changes depending on the age.
Scope of load
Duration of a training unit and its frequency per week:
The optimum scope of load is given, when over a longer period
65–75 % of the individual cardiovascular performance is achie-
ved.
Empirical rule:
Either 10 min / training unit for daily training
or approx. 30 min / training unit for 2–3 times / week
or approx. 60 min / training unit for 1-2 times / week
You should choose the Watts power such that you are able to
stand the muscle load over a longer period.
Higher powers (Watt) should be yielded in connection with an
increased pedaling frequency. A too low pedaling frequency of
less than 60 rpm results in a pointedly static load of the muscu-
lature and thus to early exhaustion.
Warm-up
At the beginning of each ergometer training unit, you should for
3-5 minutes pedal with a slowly increasing load to warm and to
get your heart/circulation and your musculature moving.
