Entering a Program/Changing Settings
Press the program keys to scroll through the program selections. The profile for each program will be displayed in the dot matrix window.
- Press the Enter key to select a program and begin customizing the settings.
- If you want to workout without entering new settings, 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, follow the instructions in the message window. If you start a program without changing the settings, the default settings will be used.
Manual Program
Adjust your settings as you workout
- Press the Program ▲ or ▼ key until the message window shows MANUAL. Press the Enter key to continue.
- The message window will ask you to enter your Age. Adjust the Age setting using the Level ▲ or ▼ keys. Press Enter to continue.
- The message window will ask you to enter your Weight. Adjust the Weight setting using the Level ▲ or ▼ keys. Press the Enter key to accept the new number and proceed on to the next screen.
- Next is the Time. Adjust the Time and press Enter to continue.
- Now you are finished editing the settings and can begin your workout by pressing the Start key.
- Once the program starts the fitness bike will be set to level one for Resistance. If you want to increase the work load at any time press the Level ▲ key on the console; the Level ▼ key will decrease the workload.
- During the Manual program you will be able to switch data displayed in the message window by pressing the Enter key.
- When the program ends the message window will show a summary of your workout. The summary will be displayed for a short time before the console returns to the start-up display.
User Programs
Customize your workout based on your personal preferences
- Select the User Program (User 1 or User 2) using the Program ▲ or ▼ arrows then press Enter. The message will ask “Run Program?” if there is already a program stored. Use the Level ▲ or ▼ key to change between “Yes” or “NO”. If you want to run the program as it is, go to “Yes” and press Enter or Start to begin stored program. If No is selected, you have the option to cancel the stored program and create your own program. Press Enter to cancel and create your own.
- If you cancel the stored program or there isn’t a program stored, the letter “A” will be flashing. Use the Level ▲ or ▼ keys to select the first letter of your name. Press Enter. Repeat this process until the last letter of your name is flashing. Press Stop to accept your User name.
- The message window will ask you to enter your Age. Enter your Age using the Level ▲ or ▼ keys. Press the Enter key to accept the new number and proceed on to the next screen.
- You are now asked to enter your Weight. Adjust the Weight setting using the Level ▲ or ▼keys. Press Enter to continue.
- Next is Time. Adjust the total program time using the Level ▲ or ▼ keys. Press Enter to continue.
- Next is the Top Level setting. You may adjust the Top Level and press Enter to continue.
- Now the message window will ask you to adjust the first segment level for Resistance; use the Level ▲ or ▼ keys to adjust. When you finish adjusting the first segment, or if you don’t want to change it, then press Enter to continue to the next segment.
- The next segment will show the same level as the previously adjusted segment. Repeat the same process as the last segment then press Enter. Continue this process until all twenty segments have been set.
- The message window will ask you to press Enter to save the program. After saving the program, press Start to begin.
- If you want to adjust the Resistance at any time during the program, press the Level ▲ or ▼ keys.
- When the program ends the message window will show a summary of your workout. The summary will be displayed for a short time then the console will return to the start-up display.
Preset (Built-in) Programs
7 preset programs offering a variety of challenge levels
- The Message Window will ask you to enter your age. Adjust the age setting, using the Level ▲ or ▼ keys. Press the Enter key to accept the new number and proceed on to the next screen.
- You are now asked to enter your weight. Adjust the weight setting using the Level ▲ or ▼ keys. Press Enter to continue.
- Next is time. Adjust the time setting using the Level ▲ or ▼ keys. Press Enter to continue.
- Now you are asked to adjust the Max Level. This is the peak exertion level you will experience during the program (work level at the top of the hill). Adjust the level and then press Enter.
- Now you are finished editing the settings and can begin your workout by pressing the Start key.
- If you want to increase or decrease the workload at any time during the program, press the Level ▲ or ▼ keys. This will change only the work level during the current segment.
- During the program you will be able to switch the data displayed by pressing the Enter key.
- When the program ends the message window will show a summary of your workout. The summary will be displayed for a short time before the console returns to the start-up display.
Heart Rate Program
A program compatible for use with the included chest strap heart monitor
For details regarding the SB500 heart rate program and related features, review these articles: