Owner’s Manual: Programs 31
Heart Rate Program Tips
The Basic HRC Program enhances your overall
cardiovascular fitness level to help you achieve your weight
loss and fitness goals. Read through the following tips
before selecting a program. These tips provide general
information regarding how the program functions. For more
information and exercise suggestions, refer to the Precor
web site at www.precor.com.
• The program provides a 3-minute warm-up period.
During this time, you may change the resistance, but
you cannot adjust the time. At the end of the warm-up
period, the program automatically controls the
resistance.
Note: The warm-up period ends and the program
begins when the 3-minute period elapses or your target
heart rate is maintained within +/- 2 beats per minute.
• Pressing the RESISTANCE arrow keys during the
Basic HRC program adjusts your target heart rate.
• The program sets the default target heart rate as 70%
of 220 minus your age. Changing your stride rate or
ramp incline affects the unit’s ability to maintain your
target heart rate in the preferred zone. It takes time for
the EFX to readjust the resistance so that your heart
rate remains on target. Check the SmartRate and the
HEART RATE displays to see if you are maintaining
your preferred zone and to determine your actual heart
rate. For information about understanding your target
heart rate, refer to Heart Rate Features.
• Automatic resistance changes appear in the
RESISTANCE display.
• A cool-down period is incorporated into the program.
