cat-eye ec5000e Manual De Usuario

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• You set a target pulse rate at which you want to exercise and the Model EC-

5000 automatically adjusts pedal speed to maintain your pulse rate close to the
desired level. This is ideal for effective aerobic training.

• As you repeat the exercise at a certain pulse rate and make progress in your

fitness level, you will be able to create a greater work amount under the same
pulse rate. Consequently, you will be able to exercise at a higher target pulse
rate.

(A training at a constant pulse rate)

• By switching back and forth between exercise and relief periods of varying

length, interval training gives you the kind of program that serious athletes
often use to build up their total power.

• On the model EC-5000, 3 patterns of interval training programs are available

for developing sprint power, speed, and endurance respectively.

PRF-1:

dash strength training
(sprint power)
15 seconds exercise fol-
lowed by a 45 second relief.

PRF-2:

speed training
(anaerobic power)
30 seconds of exercise fol-
lowed by a 60 second relief.

PRF-3:

endurance training
(aerobic power)
60 seconds of exercise fol-
lowed by a 30 second relief.

• Choose one of the above patterns, and adjust the intensity by specifying one of

the 9 levels.

(repetition of exercise/relief pattern,

tailored for professionals)

• For your safety, the upper pulse limit alarm is provided in all

the programs of the EC-5000. If your pulse rate exceeds this
limit, the screen will display a message as “STOP EXER-
CISE!” for 10 seconds, the alarm buzzer beeps and the pedal
speed automatically drops to the minimum.

• If this alarm is activated, the program is suspended at that

point, and you cannot continue the program any more.

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• Pedal speed changes to simulate the effect of climbing up and down on the

mountains. The changing patterns of  pedal speed are shown on the screen.

• The following eight types of mountain profiles are programmed.

PRF-1: the Apennines

PRF-2: the Appalachian

PRF-3: the Cascades

PRF-4: the Pyrenees

PRF-5: Mount Fuji

PRF-6: the Rockies

PRF-7: the Alps

PRF-8: the Himalayas

• The mountain profiles from 1 to 8 are arranged in order of  difficulty. Try to

start with a profile that looks easy enough for you.

• The preset training time is 15 minutes. If you set a longer training time, the

number of peaks will not  change but the overall hill shape will be extended out
in proportion with the time.

• You designate the pedal speed (ft/min.) among the 20 exercise levels preset in

the computer, and it stays constant regardless of your pulse rate or pedal pitch.
This is the basic, traditional way the stair climbers have been utilized.

Setting range:

Level 1 to 20

• You can create an original hill profile pattern. You can enjoy a unique exercise

unlike the conventional routines.

• The operation of this program is similar to that of Hill Profile training.

(casual exercise of hill climb feeling)

(training at desired pedal speed)

(exercise designed by yourself)