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Anleitung Zusammenfassung
The effect is similar to that of running sprints. The user must wear a chest strap or grip the LifepulseTM sensors throughout the workout. When setting up the workout, the user enters a target heart rate. After a standard three-minute warm-up, the intensity increases, until the user reaches the target heart rate goal of 85 percent of the theoretical maximum† (HRmax). That target rate is maintained for a stabilizing period. Then, the intensity decreases. When the heart rate falls to the 65 percent of HRmax goal, it is maintained there for a stabilizing period. The program repeats the alternating of intensity levels, continuing this pattern throughout the duration. The program does not proceed to a new heart rate goal until the user reaches the current goal. WATTS (93R ONLY) This workout targets a rate of effort equal to a certain number of Watts. A Watt is a unit of power that measures the amount of mechanical work required to operate a device, such as a Lifecycle recumbent bike. It is roughly equal to .25 calories per hour. The workout program automatically alters the intensity level to maintain the appropriate rate of effort. By default, this workout is turned off. For information on making it available, see Section 5, titled Optional Settings. METS (93R ONLY) This workout targets a rate of effort equal to a certain number of METs. A MET is a unit of measurement used to express the metabolic rate of work (oxygen consumption per unit of body weight) required to perform a task. One MET is approximately equal to a person’s metabolism when seated and relaxed. By default, this workout is turned off. For information on making it available, see Section 5, titled Optional Settings. AEROBICS TRAINER (93R ONLY) In this workout, the MESSAGE CENTER continuously prompts the user to switch between a high pedaling speed and a low pedaling speed. These speed intervals alternate in a pattern that promotes a “build-up” in the intensity of the workout, followed by a “build-down” in intensity. The workout consists of 32 intervals, which are divided into groups of four. In the first group, the user encounters one fast interval followed by three slow intervals. The second group features two fast intervals followed by two slow intervals. The third group features three fast intervals followed by one slow interval. The fourth group, which is the most intense point of the workout, features four fast intervals. Afterward, the workout decreases in intensity, concluding with a group of four, conscutive, slow intervals. See the chart below: Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 Group 5 Group 6 Group 7 Group 8 Fast Slow Build-Up Build-Down Interval 1 Interval 2 Interval 3 Interval 4 Workout Begin The length of the intervals depends on the workout duration selected by the user. FIT TEST The Lifecycle exercise bike Fit Test program is another exclusive feature of this versatile exercise bike. The Fit Test workout measures cardiovascular fitness and can be used to monitor improvements in endurance every four to six weeks. The user must wear a heart rate chest strap, as the test score calculation is based on a heart rate reading. The workout duration will be five minutes at the chosen resistance level. Immediately afterward, the console will take the user's heart rate reading, calculate a fitness score, and display the score in the MESSAGE CENTER. The Fit Test is considered to be a submax VO2 (volume of oxygen) test. It gauges how well the heart supplies oxygenated blood to the exercising muscles, and how efficiently those muscles receive oxygen from the blood. Physicians and exercise physiologists generally regard this test as a good measure of aerobic capacity. Please note that the estimated VO2 max scores achieved will be 10 percent to15 percent lower on stationary exercise bikes than those achieved on other Life Fitness cardiovascular equipment. Stationary cycling has a higher rate of isolated muscle fatigue of the quadriceps when compared to walking/running on a treadmill, climbing on a stairclimber, or utilizing a cross-trainer. This higher rate of fatigue corresponds to lower levels of estimated VO2 max scores. To set up the Fit Test: O Begin pedaling. O Press the WORKOUTS PLUS button repeatedly (93R) or use UP/DOWN ARROW KEYS (90R) until the FIT TEST option appears in the message center. Press ENTER to select the FIT TEST option. O The message center will prompt for a user weight (ENTER WEIGHT). Use the UP/DOWN ARROW KEYS to input your weight. Press ENTER to accept the weight. O The message center will next prompt for a user age (ENTER AGE). Use the UP/DOWN ARROW KEYS to input your age. Press ENTER to accept the age. O The message center will next prompt for a user gender (SELECT GENDER). Using the UP/DOWN ARROW KEYS, select a gender. Press ENTER to accept the gender selection. O The message center will next prompt for a workout level (ENTER LEVEL). Consult the following recommended fit test level chart for an appropriate effort level bas...