Pro-Form Stride Select PFEL09807.0 User manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNINGDECALPLACEMENT ..............................................................2
IMPORTANTPRECAUTIONS ................................................................3
BEFOREYOUBEGIN ......................................................................4
ASSEMBLY ...............................................................................5
HOWTOUSETHEELLIPTICALEXERCISER ..................................................14
MAINTENANCEANDTROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................22
EXERCISEGUIDELINES ...................................................................23
PARTLIST ..............................................................................24
EXPLODEDDRAWING ....................................................................26
ORDERINGREPLACEMENTPARTS ..................................................BackCover
LIMITEDWARRANTY ..............................................................BackCover
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PROFORM is a registered trademark of ICON IP, Inc.
WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT
The drawing here shows the location(s) of the warn-
ing decal(s). If a decal is missing or illegible, call
the telephone number on the front cover of this
manual and request a free replacement decal.
Apply the decal in the location shown. Note: The
decal(s) may not be shown at actual size.

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read all important precautions and
instructions in this manual and all warnings on your elliptical exerciser before using your elliptical
exerciser. ICON assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or
through the use of this product.
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
1. Before beginning any exercise program,
consult your physician. This is especially
important for persons over the age of 35 or
persons with pre-existing health problems.
2. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of the elliptical exerciser are
adequately informed of all precautions.
3. Your elliptical exerciser is intended for home
use only. Do not use your elliptical exerciser
in a commercial, rental, or institutional set-
ting.
4. eep your elliptical exerciser indoors, away
from moisture and dust. Place your elliptical
exerciser on a level surface, with a mat
beneath it to protect the floor or carpet.
Make sure that there is at least 3 ft. (1 m) of
clearance in the front and rear of your ellipti-
cal exerciser and 2 ft. (0.6 m) on each side.
5. Inspect and properly tighten all parts regu-
larly. Replace any worn parts immediately.
6. eep children under age 12 and pets away
from your elliptical exerciser at all times.
7. Your elliptical exerciser should not be used
by persons weighing more than 275 lbs.
(124 kg).
8. Wear appropriate exercise clothes when
exercising; do not wear loose clothes that
could become caught on your elliptical exer-
ciser. Always wear athletic shoes for foot
protection.
9. Hold the handgrip pulse sensor or the upper
body arms when mounting, dismounting, or
using your elliptical exerciser.
10. eep your back straight while using your
elliptical exerciser; do not arch your back.
11. The pulse sensor is not a medical device.
Various factors, including the userʼs move-
ment, may affect the accuracy of heart rate
readings. The pulse sensor is intended only
as an exercise aid in determining heart rate
trends in general.
12. When you stop exercising, allow the pedals
to slowly come to a stop.
13. If you feel pain or dizziness while exercising,
stop immediately and cool down.
14. Use your elliptical exerciser only as
described in this manual.

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Thank you for selecting the revolutionary PROFORM®
STRIDE SELECT elliptical exerciser. The STRIDE
SELECT elliptical exerciser provides an impressive
selection of features designed to make your workouts
at home more effective and enjoyable.
For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
you use the elliptical exerciser. If you have ques-
tions after reading this manual, please see the front
cover of this manual. To help us assist you, note the
product model number and serial number before con-
tacting us. The model number and the location of the
serial number decal are shown on the front cover of
this manual.
To avoid a registration fee for any service needed
under warranty, you must register the elliptical
exerciser at www.proformservice.com/registration.
Before reading further, please familiarize yourself with
the parts that are labeled in the drawing below.
Pulse Sensor
Upper Body Arm
Disc
Wheel
Pedal
Latch Button
Stride Adjustment nob
Water Bottle Holder*
Console
Crank Arm
Handle
Fan
*Water bottle is not included

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M8 Split
Washer (97)–10
Wave Washer
(80)–2
M10 x 80mm Patch Screw (93)–4
Large Wave
Washer (89)–2
M8 x 22mm
Washer (31)–2
M8 Locknut
(94)–2
M8 x 58mm Shoulder
Bolt (104)–2
M8 x 19mm Patch
Screw (86)–6
M4 x 16mm
Screw (78)–4
M10 Washer
(95)–4
M10 x 20mm Patch
Screw (68)–4
M8 x 40mm Patch
Screw (90)–6
M8 x 12mm Patch
Screw (84)–6
M10 Spring
Washer (99)–4
M4 x 25mm Screw
(114)–2
ASSEMBLY
To hire an authorized service technician to assemble the elliptical exerciser, call 1-800-445-2480.
Assembly requires two persons. Place all parts of the elliptical exerciser in a cleared area and remove the
packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed.
In addition to the included tool(s), assembly requires a Phillips screwdriver , an adjustable
wrench , and a rubber mallet .
As you assemble the elliptical exerciser, use the drawings below to identify small parts. The number in parenthe-
ses below each drawing is the key number of the part, from the PART LIST near the end of this manual. The
number following the parentheses is the quantity needed for assembly. Note: Some small parts may have
been pre-assembled. If a part is not in the hardware kit, check to see if it has been preassembled.

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2. Attach the Rear Stabilizer (3) to the Folding
Frame (2) with two M10 x 80mm Patch Screws
(93) and two M10 Spring Washers (99).
2
1.
While another person lifts the front of the
Frame (1), attach the Front Stabilizer (4) to the
Frame with two M10 x 80mm Patch Screws (93)
and two M10 Spring Washers (99).
4
3
2
93
99
99
93
99
99
1
1
To make assembly easier, read the
information on page 5 before you begin.

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3. See the inset drawing. Hold the handle, press
the latch button, and unfold the elliptical exer-
ciser so that the Rear Stabilizer (3) rests on the
floor.
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4. Have another person hold the Water Bottle
Holder (19) and the Upright (10) near the Frame
(1) as shown. Insert the Wire Harness (64)
upward through the Water Bottle Holder and the
Upright.
Tip: To prevent the Wire Harness (64) from
falling inside the Upright (10), secure the
Wire Harness with a rubber band.
64
10
19
1
3
3
Latch
Button
Handle

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5
5. Tip: Avoid pinching the Wire Harness (64).
While another person slides the Water Bottle
Holder (19) upward, attach the Upright (10) to
the Frame (1) with four M8 x 19mm Patch
Screws (86) and four M8 Split Washers (97).
64
86
86
97
10
19
1
Avoid pinching the
Wire Harness (64)
97
97
97
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6. Attach the Water Bottle Holder (19) to the
Upright (10) with two M4 x 25mm Screws (114).
114
10
19

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7. Apply a generous amount of the included
grease to the Upper Body Axle (71) and to two
Wave Washers (80).
Insert the Upper Body Axle (71) through the
Frame (1). Place a Wave Washer (80) on each
end of the Upper Body Axle.
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71
80
80
Grease
Grease
1
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8. Identify the Left and Right Upper Body Legs
(24, 72), which are marked with “L” and “R”
stickers, and orient them as shown.
Slide the Left and Right Upper Body Legs (24,
72) onto the left and right sides of the Upper
Body Axle (71).
Attach the Upper Body Legs (24, 72) to the
Upper Body Axle (71) with two M8 x 19mm
Patch Screws (86) and two M8 x 22mm
Washers (31).
86 31 24
71
72
31
86

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9. Identify the Left and Right Upper Body Arms
(22, 23), which are marked with “L” and “R”
stickers, and orient them as shown.
Attach each Upper Body Arm (22, 23) with three
M8 x 12mm Patch Screws (84).
Orient the two Handle Covers (48) as shown.
Slide the Handle Covers onto the Upper Body
Arms (22, 23) so that they cover the Patch
Screws (84). Note: The Handle Covers may
already be placed on the Upper Body Arms.
48
48
22
23
84
84
84
10. The Console (11) can be operated with four
1.5V D batteries (not included); alkaline batter-
ies are recommended. IMPORTANT: If the
elliptical exerciser has been exposed to cold
temperatures, allow it to warm to room tem-
perature before inserting batteries into the
Console. If you do not do this, the console
displays or other electronic components
may become damaged. Remove the battery
cover and insert four batteries into the Console.
Make sure that the batteries are oriented as
shown by the diagram inside the battery com-
partment. Then, reattach the battery cover.
To purchase an optional AC adapter, contact
the store where you purchased this product
or call the telephone number on the cover of
this manual. To avoid damaging the console,
use only a manufacturer-supplied AC
adapter. Plug one end of the AC adapter into
the jack on the console; plug the other end into
an outlet installed in accordance with all local
codes and ordinances.
10
Battery
Cover
Batteries
11

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11. While another person holds the Console (11)
near the Upright (10), connect the console wire
to the Wire Harness (64). Insert the excess wire
into the Upright.
Tip: Avoid pinching the wires. Attach the
Console (11) to the Upright (10) with four M4 x
16mm Screws (78).
11
11
Console Wire
78
78
10
78
64
Avoid pinching
the wires
12. Identify the Right Pedal (35), which is marked
with an “R” sticker. Orient the Right Pedal and a
Pedal Arm (32) as shown.
Attach the Right Pedal (35) to the Pedal Arm
(32) with three M8 x 40mm Patch Screws (90)
and three M8 Split Washers (97).
Repeat this step to attach the Left Pedal (not
shown) to the other Pedal Leg (not shown).
12
32
97
90
35

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13. Apply a generous amount of grease to a Pedal
Arm Axle (55). Next, tighten an M10 x 20mm
Patch Screw (68) with an M10 Washer (95) into
one end of the Pedal Arm Axle.
Insert the Pedal Arm Axle (55) into the Right
Upper Body Leg (72) as shown.
Repeat this step on the other side of the
elliptical exerciser.
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14. Apply a small amount of grease to a Large
Wave Washer (89). Slide the Large Wave
Washer onto the left end of the Pedal Arm Axle
(55) in the Right Upper Body Leg (72).
Next, slide the right Pedal Arm (32) onto the left
end of the Pedal Arm Axle (55). Attach the right
Pedal Arm with an M10 x 20mm Patch Screw
(68) and an M10 Washer (95).
Then, press an Axle Cover (66) onto each end
of the Pedal Arm Axle (55).
Repeat this step on the other side of the
elliptical exerciser.
72
55
Grease
95
68
66
68 95
89
72
55
66
32 Grease

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15. Apply a generous amount of grease to an M8 x
58mm Shoulder Bolt (104) and to the inside of
the right Link Arm Bracket (45).
Insert the end of the right Link Arm (30) into the
right Link Arm Bracket (45). Attach the right Link
Arm Bracket with the M8 x 58mm Shoulder Bolt
(104) and an M8 Locknut (94).
Repeat this step on the other side of the
elliptical exerciser.
16. Make sure that all parts of the elliptical exerciser are properly tightened. Note: Some hardware may be
left over after assembly is completed. To protect the floor or carpet from damage, place a mat under the
elliptical exerciser.
Grease
104
30
94
45

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HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER
HOW TO FOLD AND UNFOLD THE ELLIPTICAL
EXERCISER
When the elliptical exerciser is not in use, the frame
can be folded out of the way. To fold the elliptical exer-
ciser, lift the handle on the rear of the elliptical exercis-
er until the elliptical exerciser locks into the vertical
position.
To unfold the elliptical exerciser, hold the handle,
press the latch button, and then lower the frame to the
floor.
HOW TO MOVE THE ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER
To move the elliptical exerciser, first fold it as
described at the left. Next, stand in front of the ellipti-
cal exerciser and place one foot against the center of
the front stabilizer. Pull the transport handle backward
until the elliptical exerciser will roll on the front wheels.
Carefully move the elliptical exerciser to the desired
position, and then lower it.
Handle
Handle
Transport
Handle
Latch
Button
Place
your foot
here

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HOW TO EXERCISE ON THE ELLIPTICAL
EXERCISER
To mount the elliptical exerciser, hold the upper body
arms and step onto the pedal that is in the lowest
position. Next, step onto the other pedal. Push the
pedals until they begin to move with a continuous
motion.
Note: The crank arms can turn in either direction.
It is recommended that you turn the crank arms in
the direction shown by the arrow at the right; how-
ever, for variety you can turn the crank arms in the
opposite direction.
To dismount the elliptical exerciser, wait until the ped-
als come to a complete stop. Note: The elliptical
exerciser does not have a free wheel; the pedals
will continue to move until the flywheel stops.
When the pedals are stationary, step off the higher
pedal first. Then, step off the lower pedal.
HOW TO ADJUST THE STRIDE OF THE
ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER
To adjust the stride of the elliptical exerciser, first pull
one of the adjustment knobs until the adjustment arm
pivots freely. Pivot the adjustment arm until the adjust-
ment knob is aligned with one of the three holes in the
crank arm, and gently release the knob. Then, pivot
the adjustment arm back and forth slightly to make
sure that the adjustment pin is engaged in one of the
three holes in the crank arm.
Adjust the other side of the elliptical exerciser in the
same way.
Pedals
Crank Arm
Upper Body Arms
Adjustment
Arm
Adjustment
nob
Crank
Arm
Holes
Adjustment
Pin

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FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE
This advanced console offers an array of features
designed to make your workouts more effective and
enjoyable. When you select the manual mode of the
console, you can change the resistance of the pedals
with the touch of a button. As you exercise, the con-
sole will provide continuous exercise feedback. You
can even measure your heart rate using the handgrip
pulse sensor.
The console also offers four preset workouts. Each
workout automatically changes the resistance of the
pedals and prompts you to increase or decrease your
pedaling pace as it guides you through an effective
workout.
In addition, the console features two heart rate work-
outs that change the resistance of the pedals to keep
your heart rate near target heart rate settings while
you exercise.
The console features the iFit Interactive Workout
System, which enables the console to accept iFit
cards containing workouts designed to help you
achieve specific fitness goals. For example, lose
unwanted pounds with the 8-week Weight Loss work-
out. iFit workouts control the resistance of the pedals
while the voice of a personal trainer coaches you
through your workouts. iFit cards are available sepa-
rately. To purchase iFit cards, go to www.iFit.com
or see the front cover of this manual. iFit cards are
also available at select stores.
You can even connect your MP3 player or CD player
to the consoleʼs sound system and listen to your
favorite music or audio books while you exercise.
To use the manual mode, see page 17. To use a
preset workout, see page 19. To use a heart rate
workout, see page 20. To use an iFit workout, see
page 21. To use the sound system, see page 21.
CONSOLE DIAGRAM

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HOW TO USE THE MANUAL MODE
Note: If there is a sheet of clear plastic on the face of
the console, remove the plastic.
1. Press any button on the console or begin ped-
aling to turn on the console.
When you turn on the console, the displays and
the target pacer coach will light. A tone will then
sound and the console will be ready for use.
2. Select the manual mode.
When you turn on the console, the manual mode
will be selected. If you have selected a workout,
reselect the manual mode by pressing any of the
Quick Workouts buttons repeatedly until a track
appears in the left display.
3. Begin pedaling and change the resistance of
the pedals as desired.
As you pedal, change
the resistance of the
pedals by pressing the
Quick Resistance but-
tons. Note: After you
press the buttons, it
will take a moment for the pedals to reach the
selected resistance level.
4. Follow your progress with the displays.
The upper right
display can show the
elapsed time, the dis-
tance (total revolu-
tions) you have ped-
aled, the approximate
number of calories you have burned, and the
approximate number of grams of carbs you have
burned. The display will change modes every few
seconds.
The lower right
display can show your
pedaling pace in revo-
lutions per minute
(rpm) and the resis-
tance level of the ped-
als. The display will change modes every few sec-
onds. The display will also show your heart rate
when you use the handgrip pulse sensor (see step
5 on page 18).
The left display will
show a track repre-
senting 640 revolu-
tions. As you exercise,
indicators will appear
in succession around
the track until the
entire track appears.
The track will then disappear and the indicators
will again begin to appear in succession.
To change the display mode, press the Display
button repeatedly until the desired exercise infor-
mation appears in the upper or lower right display.
After several seconds, the display will change
modes automatically as before.
To view the trip distance, press the Odometer but-
ton. The information will appear in the display for a
few seconds. To reset the trip distance, hold down
the Odometer button for a few seconds. To view
the total distance pedaled since the elliptical exer-
ciser was purchased, press the Odometer button a
second time. (Note: The number on the right side
of the display multiplied by the number on the left
side equals the trip distance or the total distance.)
To adjust the volume level of the console, first
press and hold down the Display button until the
display becomes blank. When you release the
Display button, the volume level will then appear in
the display. Press the increase and decrease but-
tons located above the Heart Rate buttons to
select a volume level. Then, press the Display but-
ton.

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5. Measure your heart rate if desired.
If there are
sheets of clear
plastic on the
metal contacts on
the handgrip
pulse sensor,
remove the plas-
tic. In addition,
make sure that
your hands are
clean. To measure
your heart rate, hold the handgrip pulse sensor
with your palms resting against the metal contacts.
Avoid moving your hands or gripping the con-
tacts tightly.
When your pulse is detected, a heart-shaped sym-
bol will flash in the display each time your heart
beats and then your heart rate will be shown. For
the most accurate heart rate reading, hold the con-
tacts for at least 15 seconds.
If your heart rate is not shown, make sure that
your hands are positioned as described. Be care-
ful not to move your hands excessively or to
squeeze the metal contacts tightly. For optimal
performance, clean the metal contacts using a soft
cloth; never use alcohol, abrasives, or chemi-
cals to clean the contacts.
6. Turn on the fan if desired.
The fan has high, low, and auto speed settings;
when you select the auto mode, the speed of the
fan will automatically increase or decrease as you
increase or decrease your pedaling speed. Press
the Fan button repeatedly to select a fan speed or
to turn off the fan. Note: If the pedals do not move
for about thirty seconds, the fan will turn off auto-
matically.
Pivot the thumb tab
on the right side of
the fan to adjust
the fan angle.
7. When you are finished exercising, the console
will turn off automatically.
If the pedals do not move for several seconds, a
series of tones will sound and the console will
pause.
If the pedals do not move for about five minutes,
the console will turn off and the displays will be
reset.
Contacts
Thumb
Tab

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HOW TO USE A PRESET WOR OUT
1. Press any button on the console or begin ped-
aling to turn on the console.
When you turn on the console, the displays and
the target pacer coach will light. A tone will then
sound and the console will be ready for use.
2. Select a preset workout.
To select one of the four preset workouts, press
the Weight Loss, the Aerobic 1, the Aerobic 2, or
the Performance button on the left side of the con-
sole.
When you select a preset workout, the number of
the workout and the maximum resistance level will
appear in the displays for a few seconds. A profile
of the resistance levels of the workout will also
scroll across the left display.
3. Begin pedaling to start the workout.
Each workout is divided into 30 one-minute seg-
ments. One resistance level and one target pace
setting is programmed for each segment. Note:
The same resistance level and/or target pace set-
ting may be programmed for consecutive seg-
ments.
During the workout, the workout profile will show
your progress (see the drawing above). The flash-
ing segment of the profile represents the current
segment of the workout. The height of the flashing
segment indicates the resistance level for the cur-
rent segment. At the end of each segment of the
workout, a series of tones will sound and the next
segment of the profile will begin to flash. If a differ-
ent resistance level is programmed for the next
segment, the resistance level will appear in the
display for a few seconds to alert you. The resis-
tance of the pedals will then change.
During the workout, the target pacer coach will
prompt you to keep your pedaling pace near the
target pace setting for the current segment. When
aleft indicator lights, increase your pace; when a
right indicator lights, decrease your pace. When
the center indicator lights, maintain your current
pace. IMPORTANT: The target pacer coach is
intended only to provide a goal. Make sure to
pedal at a pace that is comfortable for you.
If the resistance level for the current segment is
too high or too low, you can manually override the
resistance level by pressing the Quick Resistance
buttons. However, when the current segment
ends, the resistance of the pedals will automatical-
ly adjust to the resistance level for the next seg-
ment.
If you stop pedaling for several seconds, a series
of tones will sound and the workout will pause. To
restart the workout, simply resume pedaling. The
workout will continue until the last segment of the
workout ends.
4. Follow your progress with the displays.
See step 4 on page 17.
5. Measure your heart rate if desired.
See step 5 on page 18.
6. Turn on the fan if desired.
See step 6 on page 18.
7. When you are finished exercising, the console
will turn off automatically.
See step 7 on page 18.

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HOW TO USE A HEART RATE WOR OUT
1. Press any button on the console or begin ped-
aling to turn on the console.
When you turn on the console, the displays and
the target pacer coach will light. A tone will then
sound and the console will be ready for use.
2. Select a heart rate workout.
To select one of the heart rate workouts, press the
Heart Rate 1 or the Heart Rate 2 button on the left
side of the console.
3. Enter a target heart rate setting.
A few seconds after
you select a heart rate
workout, the target
heart rate setting for
the workout will flash in
the lower right display.
During heart rate workout 1, the same target
heart rate setting will be programmed for all seg-
ments of the workout. If you have selected heart
rate workout 1, press the increase and decrease
buttons above the Heart Rate buttons to enter the
desired target heart rate setting (see EXERCISE
INTENSITY on page 23).
During heart rate workout 2, different target
heart rate settings will be programmed for different
segments of the workout. If you have selected
heart rate workout 2, press the increase and
decrease buttons above the Heart Rate buttons to
enter the desired maximum target heart rate set-
ting for the workout (see EXERCISE INTENSITY
on page 23).
4. Hold the handgrip pulse sensor.
It is not necessary to hold the handgrip pulse sen-
sor continuously during heart rate workouts; how-
ever, you should hold the handgrip pulse sensor
frequently for the workouts to operate properly.
Each time you hold the handgrip pulse sensor,
keep your hands on the metal contacts for at
least 30 seconds.
5. Begin pedaling to start the workout.
Heart rate workout 1 is divided into 40 one-
minute segments. Note: For a shorter workout,
stop exercising or select a different workout before
the workout ends.
Heart rate workout 2 is divided into 30 one-
minute segments. One target heart rate setting is
programmed for each segment. Note: The same
target heart rate setting may be programmed for
consecutive segments.
During the workout, the workout profile in the left
display will show your progress. The flashing seg-
ment of the profile represents the current segment
of the workout. The height of the flashing segment
indicates the target heart rate setting for the cur-
rent segment. At the end of each segment of the
workout, a series of tones will sound and the next
segment of the profile will begin to flash.
During both workouts, the console will regularly
compare your heart rate to the target heart rate
setting for the current segment of the workout. If
your heart rate is too far below or above the target
heart rate setting, the resistance of the pedals will
automatically increase or decrease to bring your
heart rate closer to the target heart rate setting.
Each time the resistance changes, the resistance
level will appear in the display for a few seconds
to alert you.