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(fig.: 3)
Training in Countdown mode
Countdown mode is started by pressing the input button [Set] (12)
in Run mode at a rate of less than 10 steps per minute.
All the display lines, with the exception of time (1), indicate either
zero or the values entered beforehand. In the LCD display, the pro-
gramming symbol (9) appears to indicate the Countdown mode. The
time line (1) flashes to signal that you can enter the exercising time.
Fig. 4 shows the LCD display at first programming, and fig. 5 the
LDC display at subsequent programming. As you see, the following
values were entered at previous programming:
10 minutes for exercising time, climbing frequency of 40 steps per
minute, acoustic step signal "on," 100 kilojoules for energy con-
sumption and a maximum pulse rate of 120. The individual para-
meters (exercising time, climbing frequency, acoustic step signal,
energy consumption, total step number and pulse rate during
exercise) are entered using the input buttons [+] (11), [Set] (12) and
[-] (10). To confirm the values entered, press the input button [Set]
(12). The flashing time display now changes to the next area
(climbing frequency). If the buttons [+] and [-] are pressed simulta-
neously, the value returns to zero.
Every value must be confirmed before the programming phase is
concluded. It is of no importance whether a value has been set for
any specific parameter. The programming phase is concluded by
pressing the input
(fig.:4) (fig.:5)
button [Set] (12) in the line for pulse. All the lines indicate the values
set. Only the pulse line (5) indicates the current pulse rate or the letter
"P."
When you begin exercise, all the previously set values start to count
downwards. (Values which have not been previously set count
upwards). As soon as the downward-counting displays reach zero,
the values originally programmed are re-loaded and begin to count
upwards. The display line in question flashes for 5 seconds after
beginning the upward count.
Training with acoustic step signal
If the acoustic step signal is set (see section on training in Countdown
mode) the computer beeps in time with the climbing frequency rate
(+ or - 2 steps). The acoustic step signal switches off five seconds
after the set value is reached. If the climbing frequency deviates by
more than 2 steps from the setting, the acoustic step signal is re-started.
Basic information on the acoustic stroke signal
The KETTLER Power Stepper can give an acoustic signal to help you
time your steps correctly according to the value you have set.
steps to under 10 per minute, the recovery-pulse mode begins and
the LCD display is cancelled with the following exceptions
(fig. 2):
(fig.: 2)
Time: starts at 0:60(counts downwards to 0:00)
Pulse: indicates current pulse rate
Heart symbol: flashes in time with heartbeat
The computer compares your pulse rate during exercise with your
recovery pulse rate. Measurement of the recovery pulse rate begins
60 seconds after the start of the recovery pulse mode.
The recovery pulse mark is calculated using the following formula:
Mark = 6 – [ ] 2
P0 = exercise pulse rate at end of exercising Mark 1 = very good
P1 = recovery pulse rate after 60 secs. Mark 6 = unsatis-
factory
When the time has counted down from 0:60 to 0:00, the reading
stops at 0:00. The recovery pulse mark (a figure between 1.0 and
6.0) is shown in the last two places of the step indicator line (4).
The medium display 3 will show the difference between pulse
under exertion and recovery pulse. If there is no pulse signal when
starting the recovery pulse measuring (display "P"), the recovery
pulse measuring will not be started. If there is no pulse signal
during or at the end of recovery pulse measuring, the display will
read "FE" after count-down. All the previously achieved values are
shown in the display. The frequency is 0. Training can be resumed
with the values measured at the moment of interruption. The
recovery pulse mode is interrupted by pressing the input button [Set]
(12) or by increasing the climbing frequency to more than 10 steps
per minute. The computer returns to the previous mode and training
can be resumed with the values measured at the moment of inter-
ruption.
A comparison between the pulse rates during exercise and during
the recovery phase is a quick and simple way of checking your level
of physical fitness. The recovery pulse mark is a guideline for your
ability to recover from physical exertion. If you exercise regularly,
you will soon notice an improvement in your recovery pulse mark.
To monitor your progress, you can use the following table for your
own personal data.
Training in Run mode
You can set the Run mode by presssing the input button (Plus, Minus
or Set), by climbing or by resetting the training computer. At the
start of Run mode, all the lines in the display apart from pulse rate
(5) indicate zero. In the pulse-rate line, either the current pulse or
the letter "P" appears (see fig. 3).
