XBR95 & XBU75
chest strap heart rate transmitter, will start the Heart Icon blinking (this may take a few seconds).
The Message Window will display your heart rate, or Pulse, in beats per minute. The Bar Graph
represents the percentage of your maximum heart rate you are currently achieving. NOTE: You
must enter your age for the Bar Graph to be accurate. Refer to Heart Rate section for details
about these features and how they can help you work out more efficiently.
The Stop/Reset button actually has several functions. Pressing the Stop/Reset key once during a
program will Pause the program for 5 minutes (when you stop pedaling without AC power, the
display will turn off, but the memory will be saved for 5 minutes just like the pause mode). If you
need to get a drink, answer the phone or any of the many things that could interrupt your workout,
this is a great feature. To resume your workout during Pause just press the Start key or start
pedaling. If the Stop/Reset button is pressed twice during a workout the program will end and the
console will return to the start up screen. If the Stop/Reset key is held down for 3 seconds the
console will perform a complete Reset. During data entry for a program the Stop/Reset key
performs a Previous Screen function. This allows you to go back one step in the programming
each time you press the Stop/Reset key.
The Program Keys are used to preview each program. When you first turn the console on you
may press each program key to preview what the program profile looks like. If you decide that you
want to try a program, press the corresponding program key and then press the Enter key to
select the program and enter into the data-setting mode.
The program keys also act as a Number Key Pad when you are in the data-setting mode. Under
each program key is a number. If you are setting new data, such as Age, weight etc., you can use
these keys to enter the numbers quickly.
The console includes a built-in fan to help keep you cool. To turn the fan on, flip the switch on the
right side of the console case.
Programming the console
Each of the programs can be customized with your personal information and changed to suit your
needs. Some of the information asked for is necessary to ensure the readouts are correct. You will
be asked for your Age and Weight. Entering your Age ensures that the Heart Rate bar graph
shows the correct number. Your Age is also necessary during the Heart Rate control programs to
ensure the correct settings are in the program for your Age. Otherwise the work settings could be
too high or low for you. Entering your Weight aides in calculating a more correct Calorie reading.
Although we cannot provide an exact calorie count we do want to be as close as possible.
A message about Calories: Calorie readings on every piece of exercise equipment, whether it is
in a gym or at home, are not accurate and tend to vary widely. They are meant only as a guide to
monitor your progress from workout to workout. The only way to measure your calorie burn
accurately is in a clinical setting connected to a host of machines. This is because every person is
different and burns calories at a different rate. Some good news is that you will continue to burn
calories at an accelerated rate for an hour after you have finished exercising!
