16Hold the handgrip pulse sensor.It is not necessary to hold the handgrip pulsesensor continuously during a pulse control pro-gram; however, you should hold the handgrippulse sensor frequently for the program to oper-ate properly. Each time you hold the handgrippulse sensor, keep your hands on the metalcontacts for at least 30 seconds.Begin pedaling to start the program.Pulse control program 3 is divided into 30 one-minute segments. One target heart rate setting isprogrammed for each segment. Note: The sametarget heart rate setting may be programmed fortwo or more consecutive segments.The target heart ratesetting for the firstsegment will beshown in the flashingCurrent Segment col-umn in the center ofthe display. The tar-get heart rate settings for the next four segmentswill be shown in the columns to the right.When only three seconds remain in the first seg-ment of the program, both the Current Segmentcolumn and the column to the right will flash, aseries of tones will sound, and all target heartrate settings will move one column to the left.The target heart rate setting for the second seg-ment will then be shown in the flashing CurrentSegment column.Pulse control program 4 is divided into 40 one-minute segments. The same target heart rate set-ting is programmed for all segments. Note: For ashorter workout, stop exercising or select a differ-ent program before the program ends.During both pulse control programs, the con-sole will regularly compare your heart rate to thetarget heart rate setting. If your heart rate is toofar below or above the target heart rate setting,the resistance of the pedals will automaticallyincrease or decrease to bring your heart ratecloser to the target heart rate setting.After the first minute of the program, the PaceCoach will prompt you to maintain a consistentpedaling pace. When one of the “Too Slow”arrows lights, increase your pace. When the oneof the “Too Fast” arrows lights, decrease yourpace. When the center indicator lights, maintainyour current pace.Important: The target heart rate settings areintended only to provide motivation. Youractual heart rate may be slower than the tar-get heart rate settings. Make sure to exerciseat a pace that is comfortable for you.Note: During the program, you can manually over-ride the resistance setting for the current seg-ment, if desired, by pressing the increase anddecrease buttons. However, when the consolecompares your heart rate to the target heart ratesetting, the resistance of the pedals may auto-matically increase or decrease to bring your heartrate closer to the target heart rate setting.If you stop pedaling for several seconds, a tonewill sound and the program will pause. To restartthe program, simply resume pedaling.Monitor your progress with the display.See step 4 on page 13.Turn on the fan if desired.See step 6 on page 14.When you are finished exercising, the consolewill automatically turn off.See step 7 on page 14.87654Current Segment