This is the quickest way to start a workout. After the console powers up you just press the Start key to begin.
This will initiate the Quick Start mode. In Quick Start the Time will count up from zero, all workout data will
start to accrue and the workload may be adjusted manually by pressing the Up or Down buttons. The dot
matrix display will show only the bottom row lit at first. As you increase the workload, more rows will light
indicating a harder workout. The bike will get harder to pedal as the rows increase. The dot matrix has 20
columns of lights and each column represents 1 minute. At the end of the 20
th
column (or 20 minutes of work)
the display will wrap around and start at the first column again.
There are 20 levels of resistance available for plenty of variety. The first 5 levels are very easy workloads and
the changes between levels are set to a good progression for de-conditioned users. Levels 6-10 are more
challenging, but the increases in resistance from one level to the next remain small. Levels 11-15 start getting
tough as the levels jump more dramatically. Levels 16-20 are extremely hard and are good for short interval
peaks and elite athletic training.
The Dot Matrix, or hill profile window, will display a graphical representation of the program’s resistance
levels. There are only 8 rows of dots that are used to display up to 20 levels of resistance and 20 columns of
dots to represent Time, up to 99 minutes.
The Message Window will initially be displaying a start-up message. When a program is started the message
window will display workout information. The first data screen shown will be Speed, in MPH. You can press
the Enter key to switch to the next data screen, which is Speed in RPM, then Resistance level, then work level
in Watts. After Watts pressing the Enter key again will put the message window into the scan mode; where
each data screen will be shown for a few seconds before showing the next screen. One more press of the
Enter button will return you to the first data screen.
The Stop/Reset button actually has several functions. Pressing the Stop/Reset key once during a program will
Pause the program for 5 minutes. 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 press the Start key
or just 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 5 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.
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 is 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 about the same rate as during exercise for
up to an hour after you have finished exercising!
