Calorie And Work Calculation - Stairmaster HIIT Bike Owner's Manual

OPERATIONS
Your HIIT Bike™ is easy to use. There are no resistance knobs to adjust as the resistance comes from
the isokinetic resistance created by the movement of air with the fan-shaped flywheel. Control
over the resistance is obtained by simply varying the pace of pedaling and of the push / pull on
the movement arms. Typically, exercising at a slower pace generates a lower resistance from the
flywheel, enabling a cardiovascular endurance workout that can be sustained for extended periods
of time. Higher pace exercise involving faster pedaling and more forceful pushing / pulling on the
movement arms creates a greater resistance level that will deliver a greater muscle endurance or
anaerobic workout. Anaerobic exercise and High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) are much more
strenuous forms of exercise that should only be undertaken by users that have established a base-
line fitness level capable of adapting to this form of exercise. Users are also encouraged to discuss
their health program or fitness regimen with their healthcare professional.
Additionally, the bike can be operated with only the use of the movement arms for an up-
per-body-only workout. The front foot platforms, located on either side of the flywheel are to be
used when exercising only with the movement arms. Position feet securely on these platforms while
pushing / pulling on the movement arms.
NOTE: the pedals will continue to rotate when the bike is used with the movement arms only. Be
certain to maintain feet on the front foot platforms when exercising with the movement arms only
so that feet stay clear of the rotating pedals.

CALORIE AND WORK CALCULATION

Watts and calories are calculated based on the amount of work the user performs to move the belt
at a specific RPM speed and a specific resistance setting. These values are reported the same for all
users. Actual calories burned will vary based on the user's gender, size, and physical condition.
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