Starting a Workout 59
Variety Key
Pressing the Variety key repeatedly scrolls through a group of
random, customizable, and specialized workouts.
Random
Variety (for both the muscles and the mind) is the key to
continued success for every exercise goal. The Random
workout delivers a different training profile every time you
select it. The one-minute segments that appear in the
workout profile maintain a set incline that you can override.
Training tip: Your body will respond differently to each
workout. The best way to evaluate and quantify the
effectiveness of each exercise session is to wear a chest strap
or use the touch-sensitive grips during your training sessions.
Cross Country Workouts
These workouts simulate an outdoor running experience. Any
increase or decrease made in one workout segment increases
or decreases all remaining "hills" and "valleys" depicted on
the display by the same amount.
Training tip: Advanced users can take their hands off the
handlebars to engage their core stabilizer muscles more
completely throughout the workout.
Gluteal Workouts
Strong glutes contribute to better posture, improved spine
and hip stabilization, and reduction in lower body injuries at
the hips, knees and ankles. These workouts target your thighs
and glutes as they gradually increase in intensity, but you can
modify the intensity levels at any time.
On EFX models, the workout prompts you to reverse direction
after 25%, 50%, and 75% of the total time. At these points,
you will see text messages on the console that remind you to
change direction.
Training tip: To increase your core activation (the effort
expended by your torso and gluteal muscles) during your
workout, take your hands off the machine handles or
handrails while maintaining an upright posture.
