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Choosing a CVC800 Workout Program

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Entering A Program And Changing Settings 

To begin a preset program, begin by pressing the desired program key, then press the Enter key. You now have the option of entering your own personal settings. If you want to workout without entering new settings, then just press the Start key. This will bypass the programming of data and take you directly to the start of your workout. If you want to change the personal settings then just follow the instructions in the Message Center. If you start a program without changing the settings, the default or saved settings will be used. 

Note: Age and weight default settings will change when you enter a new number. So the last age and weight entered will be saved as the new default settings. If you enter your age and weight the first time you use the elliptical trainer, you will not have to enter it every time you work out unless either your age or weight changes, or if another user enters a different age and weight.

Manual Program

Adjust your settings as you workout

  1. Press the MANUAL key and then press the ENTER key to continue. 
  2. The message window will prompt you to enter your age. Adjust the age setting using the level ▲ or ▼ keys. Press ENTER to continue. 
  3. The message window will prompt you to enter your weight. Adjust the weight setting using the level ▲ or ▼ keys. Press the ENTER key to accept the new number and proceed on to the next screen. 
  4. Next is time. Adjust the time length and press ENTER to continue. 
  5. Now you are finished editing the settings and can begin your workout by pressing the START key. 
  6. Once the program starts, the program will start at level one resistance. If you want to increase the work load at any time, press the level ▲ key on the console; the level ▼ key will decrease the workload.
  7. During the manual program you will be able to switch data displayed in the message window by pressing the ENTER key. 
  8. When the program ends, the message window will show a summary of your workout. The summary will be displayed for a short time before the console returns to the start-up display.

Preset (Built-in) Programs

5 preset programs offering a variety of challenge levels

  1. Press the desired program button, then press the ENTER key.
  2. The console will prompt you to enter your age. Adjust the age setting, using the level ▲ or ▼ keys. Press the ENTER key to accept the new number and proceed on to the next screen. 
  3. The console will prompt you to enter your weight. Adjust the weight setting using the level ▲ or ▼ keys. Press ENTER to continue. 
  4. Next is time. Adjust the time setting using the level ▲ or ▼ keys. Press ENTER to continue. 
  5. Now you are asked to adjust the maximum resistance level. This is the peak exertion level you will experience during the program (work level at the top of the hill). Adjust the level and then press ENTER. 
  6. Now you are finished editing the settings and can begin your workout by pressing the START key. 
  7. If you want to increase or decrease the workload at any time during the program, press the level ▲ or ▼ keys. This will change only the work level during the current segment. 
  8. When the program ends, the message window will show a summary of your workout. The summary will be displayed for a short time before the console returns to the start-up display.

Hill

The Hill program simulates going up and down a hill. The resistance in the pedals will steadily increase and then decrease during the program.

Fat Burn

The Fat Burn program is designed, as the name implies, to maximize the burning of fat. There are many schools of thought on the best way to burn fat but most experts agree that a lower exertion level that stays at a steady workload is the best. The absolute best way to burn fat is to keep your heart rate at around 60% to 70% of its maximum potential. This program does not use heart rate but simulates a lower, steady exertion workout.

Cardio

The Cardio program is designed to increase your cardiovascular function and endurance. This is exercise for your heart and lungs. It will build up your heart muscle and increase blood flow and
lung capacity. This is achieved by incorporating a higher level of exertion with slight fluctuations in work.

Strength

The Strength program is designed to increase muscular strength in your lower body. This program will steadily increase in resistance to a high level and forces you to sustain it. This is designed to strengthen and tone your legs and glutes.

HIIT

The HIIT program takes you through high levels of intensity followed by periods of low intensity. This program increases your endurance by depleting your oxygen level followed by periods of recovery to
replenish oxygen. Your cardiovascular system gets programmed to use oxygen more efficiently this way. This program also forces your body to become more efficient due to spikes in heart rate, between recovery periods. This aids in heart rate recovery from intense activities.

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