13FEATURES OF THE CONSOLEThe advanced console offers an array of featuresdesigned to make your workouts more effective andenjoyable. When you select the manual mode of theconsole, you can change the resistance of the pedalswith the touch of a button. As you exercise, the con-sole will provide continuous exercise feedback. Youcan even measure your heart rate using the handgrippulse sensor.The console also offers four preset programs. Eachprogram automatically changes the resistance of thepedals and prompts you to increase or decrease yourpedaling speed as it guides you through an effectiveworkout.In addition, the console features two heart rate pro-grams that change the resistance of the pedals tokeep your heart rate near target heart rate settingswhile you exercise.The console also features the new iFIT InteractiveWorkout System. The iFIT Interactive Workout Systemis compatible with iFIT Cards containing workout pro-grams designed to help you achieve specific fitnessgoals. For example, lose unwanted pounds with the 8-week Weight Loss program. iFIT programs control theresistance of the pedals while the voice of a personaltrainer coaches you and motivates you through yourworkouts. One demo iFIT Card is included. AdditionaliFIT Cards are available separately. To purchase iFITCards, go to www.iFIT.com or call the toll-free tele-phone number on the front cover of this manual.iFIT Cards are also available at select stores.You can even connect your MP3 player or CD playerto the console’s stereo sound system and listen toyour favorite music or audio books while you exercise.To use the manual mode of the console, follow thesteps beginning on page 14. To use a presetprogram, see page 16. To use a heart rate program,see page 17. To use an iFIT program, see page 18.To use the stereo sound system, see page 18.CONSOLE DIAGRAM