Spirit XE 850 - Manual (Page 18)

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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.
The Program Keys are used to preview each program. When you first turn the console on you
may press each program key to preview what the program profile looks like. If you decide that
you want to try a program, press the corresponding program key and then press the Enter key to
select the program and enter into the data-setting mode.
The program keys also act as a Number Key Pad when you are in the data-setting mode.
Under each program key is a number. If you are setting new data, such as Age, weight etc., you
can use these keys to enter the numbers quickly.
The XE series consoles include a built-in fan to help keep you cool. To turn the fan on, flip the
switch on the right side of the console case.
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 ensures that the Heart Rate bar
graph shows the correct number. Your Age is also necessary during the Heart Rate control
programs to ensure the correct settings are in the program for your Age. Otherwise the work
settings could be too high or low for you. 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 20-30 minutes after you have
finished exercising!
Entering/Changing Settings
When you enter a program (by pressing a program key, then enter key) you 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 window. If you start a program without changing the settings the default - or
pre-saved settings will be used.
The default computer settings are: Age = 35, Weight = 155 Lbs., Time = 30:00, Max Level: each
program has a different maximum work level: Hill = 14, Fatburn = 10, Cardio = 14, Strength = 16,
Interval = 14.
NOTE: Changing Age and Weight settings will also change these settings in all other programs