The Course Of Training; Calories Are Not Always Calories - ergoline variobike 550 Gebrauchsanweisung

Annex A: Training Modes on variobike 550/550C

The Course of Training

Each training begins with a 6 minute warm-up phase. (Time display: A6).
In the beginning, the initial load value is applied, so that the circulatory system of the patient can adjust
to the load slowly. The load is then increased according to the set value. If the limit value parameter is
reached before the time for the warm-up phase has passed, the variobike 550/550C switches automati-
cally to the training phase.
When a limit parameter is exceeded, an automatic load control is applied according to the parameter in
the selected program.
Once the training time is over, the recovery phase commences in which the load value is reduced to 0
Watt within two minutes.
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In case a limit parameter is exceeded during the 6 minute warm-up phase, the training phase
begins immediately.
At programs „TRIA." (= Triangular) and „RECT" (= Rectangular), the maximum heart rate
value serves as control parameter - if this values is achieved, the load value oscillates between
the limit value and the recovery value (= reduced load value). The maximum load value func-
tions as safety parameter.
At programs „T 2" (= Triangular2) and „R 2" (= Rectangular2) the maximum load functions as
control parameter. The maximum heart rate functions as safety parameter.

Calories are not always Calories

The chemical energy contents of nutrients is stated in terms of kcal/g. The calorie consumption dis-
played on the variobike corresponds to the transferred energy through pedaling. The muscular efficiency
is only approx. 20%, and so the real total energy from the body is 5 times greater (100%). The actual
energy consumption can therefore be calculated by multiplying the result by the factor 5.
Example: The variobike displays 50 kcal, the actual consumption is therefore 250 kcal. This calcula-
tion may however slightly differ according to the basic performance of the patient.
Version: 05/02
Operation Manual
Training with variobike 550/550C
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variobike 550/550C
Operation Manual variobike 550/550C
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