Spirit EL1 - Manual (Page 15)

EL1 Elliptical
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Console Operation
Quick Start mode
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
and the workload may be adjusted manually by pressing the Up or Down button. The dot matrix
display will show a 1/4-mile track with a lap counter in the center to monitor your progress.
Basic information and functions:
The Message Window:
Will initially be displaying the Time, Program name and Distance (in miles). Each time the Display
button is pressed the next set of information will appear, three sets of data in all. The next set of
information displayed is: Speed (in mph), RPM (pedaling speed) and Watts (indication of work
level). The third set displayed is: Calories, Level (work level from 1-20) and Pulse (heart rate in
beats per minute). Pressing the Display key one more time will set the display to scan mode where
the data will change every 4 seconds.
The Elliptical has a built in heart rate monitoring system. Simply grasping the hand pulse
sensors on the stationary handle bars, or wearing the heart rate transmitter, will start the heart Icon
blinking (this may take a few seconds). The Pulse Display Window will display your heart rate, or
Pulse, in beats per minute. You may purchase an optional heart rate chest strap transmitter from
your local dealer so you can take advantage of the HR control program feature. The console has a
built-in receiver for picking up a chest strap.
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 just press the Start key. If the Stop/Reset button is pressed twice during a
workout the program will end and a summary of your workout is displayed. If the Stop/Reset key is
held down for 3 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.
Programming the console
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
program to ensure the correct settings are entered in the program. 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 an hour or more after you have finished
exercising!