Selecting and Customizing Programs
When you enter a program you have the option of modifying the settings. If you want to begin without entering new settings just press the start key. This will bypass the programming of data and take you directly to the start of the program. If you want to change the settings just follow the instructions in the message window. If you start a program without changing the settings the data from the set up menu will be used.
Manual Program
The manual program works as the name implies, manually. This means that you control the workload yourself, not the computer. To start the manual program follow the instructions below or just press the manual button then the enter button and follow the directions in the message window.
- Press the manual key then press the enter key.
- The message window will prompt you to enter the age, weight and time for the program. You may enter the age using the up and down keys or the numeric key pad then press the enter key to accept and proceed to the next screen.
- Now you are finished editing the settings and can begin the program by pressing the start key. You can also go back and modify your set tings by pressing the enter key. Note: at any time during the editing of data you can press the stop key to go back one level, or screen.
- During the manual program you will be able to scroll through the data in the message window by pressing the enter key.
- When the program ends you may press start to begin the same program again or stop to exit the program, or you can save the program you just completed as a custom program by pressing the user keys and following the instructions in the message window.
Preset Programs
The semi-recumbent seated stepper has four preset exercise programs that have been designed for a variety of workout goals. The initial built-in level of difficulty for each program is set to a relatively easy level. You may adjust the level of difficulty (max level) for each program before beginning.
The profiles shown in the dot matrix are merely pictures of the whole profile and will not change in size when the work level keys are pressed. When setting up a program you will enter the maximum resistance setting for the peak of the profile. During the program the resistance levels will change as the profile progresses. When the level up key is pressed to request more resistance the profile picture will not change, but the workload will increase. The message window will display the level setting for the current segment and also the maximum level for the peak of the profile. Pressing the work keys actually change the peak level of the program not the current segment level.
You may need to change the peak setting several times before the current segment increases.
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.
Plateau
The Plateau program provides a steady state exercise with warm up and cool down periods.
Cardio
The Cardio program is designed to increase Cardio vascular function. This is exercise for heart and lungs. It will build up heart muscle and increase blood ow and lung capacity. This is achieved by incorporating a higher level of exertion with slight fluctuations in work.
Interval
The Interval program takes you through high levels of intensity followed by periods of low intensity. This program increases endurance by depleting oxygen levels followed by periods of recovery to replenish oxygen. The cardiovascular system gets programmed to use oxygen more efficiently this way.
User Programs
The User 1/2 programs allow you to build and save a custom program. You can build your own custom program by following the instructions below or you can save any other preset program you complete as a custom program. The user program allows you to further personalize it by adding your facility name.
Programming Preset Programs
Select the desired program button then press the enter key.
The message window will prompt you to enter the age, weight, time and max level for the program. You may enter the age using the up and down keys or the numeric key pad then press the enter key to accept and proceed to the next screen. Max level refers to the top resistance level setting for the program.
Now you are finished editing the settings and can begin the program by pressing the start key. You can also go back and modify your settings by pressing the enter key. Note: at any time during the editing of data you can press the stop key to go back one level, or screen.
During the manual program you will be able to scroll through the data in the message window by pressing the enter key.
When the program ends you may press start to begin the same program again or stop to exit the program, or you can save the program you just completed as a custom program by pressing the user keys and following the instructions in the message window.