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EXERCISE GUIDELINES

The following guidelines will help you to plan your ex-
ercise program. For more detailed exercise informa-
tion, obtain a reputable book or consult your physician. 

EXERCISE INTENSITY

Whether your goal is to burn fat or to strengthen your
cardiovascular system, the key to achieving the 
desired results is to exercise with the proper intensity.
The proper intensity level can be found by using your
heart rate as a guide. The chart below shows recom-
mended heart rates for fat burning and aerobic exercise.

To find the proper heart rate for you, first find your age
near the bottom of the chart (ages are rounded off to
the nearest ten years). Next, find the three numbers
above your age. The three numbers define your “train-
ing zone.” The lower two numbers are recommended
heart rates for fat burning; the higher number is the
recommended heart rate for aerobic exercise.

Fat Burning

To burn fat effectively, you must exercise at a relatively
low intensity level for a sustained period of time.
During the first few minutes of exercise, your body
uses easily accessible 

carbohydrate calories

for en-

ergy. Only after the first few minutes does your body

begin to use stored 

fat calories

for energy. If your goal

is to burn fat, adjust the speed and incline of the tread-
mill until your heart rate is near the lowest number in
your training zone. 

For maximum fat burning, adjust the speed and incline
of the treadmill until your heart rate is near the middle
number in your training zone.

Aerobic Exercise

If your goal is to strengthen your cardiovascular sys-
tem, your exercise must be “aerobic.” Aerobic exercise
is activity that requires large amounts of oxygen for
prolonged periods of time. This increases the demand
on the heart to pump blood to the muscles, and on the
lungs to oxygenate the blood. For aerobic exercise,
adjust the speed and incline of the treadmill until your
heart rate is near the highest number in your training
zone.

WORKOUT GUIDELINES

Each workout should include the following three parts:

A Warm-up—

Start each workout with 5 to 10 minutes

of stretching and light exercise. A proper warm-up in-
creases your body temperature, heart rate and circula-
tion in preparation for exercise. 

Training Zone Exercise—

After warming up, increase

the intensity of your exercise until your pulse is in your
training zone for 20 to 60 minutes. (During the first few
weeks of your exercise program, do not keep your
pulse in your training zone for longer than 20 minutes.)
Breathe regularly and deeply as you exercise—never
hold your breath.

A Cool-down—

Finish each workout with 5 to 10 min-

utes of stretching to cool down. This will increase the
flexibility of your muscles and will help prevent post-ex-
ercise problems.

EXERCISE FREQUENCY

To maintain or improve your condition, complete three
workouts each week, with at least one day of rest be-
tween workouts. After a few months, you may com-
plete up to five workouts each week if desired. The key
to success is to make exercise a regular and enjoyable
part of your everyday life.

WARNING:

Before beginning this

or any exercise program, consult your physi-
cian. This is especially important for individu-
als over the age of 35 or individuals with pre-
existing health problems.

The pulse sensors are not medical devices.
Various factors, including the user's move-
ment, may affect the accuracy of heart rate
readings. The pulse sensors are intended
only as an exercise aid in determining heart
rate trends in general.

Summary of Contents for 3000 XLS

Page 1: ...o VFMTL1106 0 Serial No The serial number is found in the location shown below Write the serial number in the space above Serial Number Decal QUESTIONS At FreeMotion Fitness we re committed to providing com plete customer satisfaction If you have questions see HOW TO CONTACT CUSTOMER CARE on the back cover of this manual USER S MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...Y 6 HOW TO USE THE CHEST PULSE SENSOR 8 TREADMILL OPERATION 9 TROUBLESHOOTING 22 SIX MONTH PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE RECORD 25 EXERCISE GUIDELINES 26 PART LIST 28 EXPLODED DRAWING 30 2 FREEMOTION is a registered trademark of ICON IP Inc TABLE OF CONTENTS ...

Page 3: ...he back cover of this manual and order part number 146148 or see your local elec tronics store 12 Failure to use a properly functioning surge suppressor could result in damage to the con trol system of the treadmill If the control sys tem is damaged the walking belt may change speed accelerate or stop unexpectedly which may result in a fall and serious injury 13 Keep the power cord and the surge s...

Page 4: ...ally important for persons over the age of 35 or persons with pre existing health problems Read all instructions before using ICON assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through the use of this product SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS The decal shown below is found on the treadmill in the indicated location If the decal is missing or illegi ble call the toll free C...

Page 5: ...you please note the product model number and serial number before contacting us The model number of the treadmill is VFMTL1106 0 The serial number can be found on a decal attached to the treadmill see the front cover of this manual for the lo cation of the decal Before reading further please familiarize yourself with the parts that are labeled in the drawing below BEFORE YOU BEGIN Handrail Accesso...

Page 6: ...a second person holds the Handrail 91 near the Uprights 95 97 feed the Upright Wire Harness 100 in the Handrail down into the Right Upright Pull the end of the Upright Wire Harness out of the lower end of the Right Upright If there is a wire tie on the end of the Upright Wire Harness remove it Then set the Handrail on the Uprights Finger tighten eight Handrail Bolts 99 into the Uprights 95 97 and ...

Page 7: ...n during this step While a second person holds the Uprights 95 97 re move the two Upright Bolts 96 used in step 1 Next slide the Uprights fully onto the brackets on the Frame not shown Attach each Upright with four Upright Bolts 96 as shown Firmly tighten all eight Upright Bolts Firmly tighten the eight Handrail Bolts 99 HOW TO MOVE THE TREADMILL Note It may be helpful to leave the treadmill at an...

Page 8: ... may trap moisture Do not expose the chest pulse sensor to direct sunlight for extended periods of time do not expose it to temperatures above 122 Fahrenheit 50 Celsius or below 14 Fahrenheit 10 Celsius Do not excessively bend or stretch the sensor unit when using or storing the chest pulse sensor Clean the sensor unit using a damp cloth never use alcohol abrasives or chemicals The chest strap may...

Page 9: ... or break down grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of elec tric shock This product is equipped with a cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug Plug the power cord into a surge suppressor and plug the surge suppressor into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and or...

Page 10: ...ur heart rate when you use the handgrip pulse sensor or the chest pulse sensor Six preset workout programs are also offered Each program automatically controls the speed and incline of the treadmill to give you an effective workout In addition the console offers three pulse driven pro grams that adjust the speed and incline of the treadmill to keep your heart rate near target levels during your wo...

Page 11: ...and buttons above the ENTER AGE WT button to enter your weight To enter your weight quickly hold the buttons down To use the manual mode of the console follow the steps beginning on page 12 To use a preset program see page 14 To use a pulse driven program see page 15 To use the fitness test program see page 17 4 3 2 1 Key Key Clip CAUTION Before operating the console read the following precautions...

Page 12: ... or the SPEED button and then adjust the speed as desired Change the incline of the treadmill as desired To change the incline of the treadmill press the INCLINE and but tons Each time a button is pressed the incline will change by 0 5 The incline range is 0 to 15 Note After the buttons are pressed it may take a moment for the treadmill to reach the selected incline setting Follow your progress wi...

Page 13: ...s To reset the displayed time distance and calories at any time press the RESET button Measure your heart rate if desired To use the chest pulse sensor see page 8 To use the handgrip pulse sensor follow the instruc tions below Note If you use the chest pulse sensor and the handgrip pulse sensor at the same time the console will not display your heart rate accurately Before using the handgrip pulse...

Page 14: ...or the first segment is shown in the flashing CURRENT SEG MENT column of the matrix The incline settings are not shown in the matrix The speed settings for up coming segments are shown in the columns to the right When only three seconds remain in the first seg ment of the program both the CURRENT SEG MENT column and the column to the right will flash and a tone will sound In addition if the speed ...

Page 15: ... your heart rate near a target level while you exercise Follow the steps below to use a pulse driven program Put on the chest pulse sensor You must wear the chest pulse sensor to use a pulse driven program See the instructions on page 8 Insert the key into the console See GETTING STARTED on page 11 Select one of the three pulse driven programs When the key is inserted the manual mode will be selec...

Page 16: ...heart rate setting is programmed for each segment During the MANUAL PULSE pro gram the same target heart rate setting will be programmed for all segments When only three seconds remain in the first seg ment of the program a series of tones will sound and then the speed and or incline of the treadmill will change if needed to bring your heart rate closer to the target heart rate setting for the nex...

Page 17: ...ressed the main display will show the words LEVEL 1 indicating that the first four minute level of the fitness test program has begun The incline of the treadmill will automati cally adjust to 3 and the walking belt will begin to move at 1 5 mph Hold the handrails and begin walking The fitness test program is divided into seven four minute levels One speed setting and one in cline setting are prog...

Page 18: ...en restarted However the program can be stopped at any time with the STOP button The main display will then show an estimated fit ness level When the program ends remove the key See step 6 on page 15 HOW TO CONNECT THE TREADMILL TO YOUR CD PLAYER VCR OR COMPUTER HOW TO CONNECT YOUR PORTABLE CD PLAYER A Plug one end of the audio cable into the indicated jack on the left side of the console Plug the...

Page 19: ...ck see instruction A below If the LINE OUT jack is being used see instruction B A Plug one end of the audio cable into the jack on the left side of the console Plug the other end of the cable into the included adapter Plug the adapter into the LINE OUT jack on your stereo B Plug one end of the audio cable into the jack on the left side of the console Plug the other end of the cable into the includ...

Page 20: ...e cable into the included adapter Plug the adapter into the AUDIO OUT jack on your VCR B Plug one end of the audio cable into the jack on the left side of the console Plug the other end of the cable into the included adapter Plug the adapter into an RCA Y adapter available at electronics stores Next remove the wire that is currently plugged into the AUDIO OUT jack on your VCR and plug the wire int...

Page 21: ...used The center of the main display will show the total distance that the walking belt has moved The right side of the main dis play will show an E for English miles or an M for metric kilometers Press the SPEED button to change the unit of measurement if desired IMPORTANT Make sure that there is not a letter D in the main display If a D ap pears the console is in the demo mode This mode is intend...

Page 22: ... the power cord see c above If the circuit breaker has tripped wait for five minutes and then press the switch back in b Make sure that the power cord is plugged in If the power cord is plugged in unplug it wait for five minutes and then plug it back in c Remove the key from the console Reinsert the key into the console d Make sure that the on off switch is in the on position e If the treadmill st...

Page 23: ...lt is properly tightened you should be able to lift each edge of the walking belt 1 to 2 inches off the walking platform The center of the walking belt should just touch the walking platform Make sure to keep the walking belt centered Then plug in the power cord insert the key and use the treadmill for a few minutes Repeat until the walking belt is properly tightened 5 SYMPTOM THE CHEST PULSE SENS...

Page 24: ... Guards 81 83 with the two Roller Guard Screws 80 Insert the Rear Roller Bolts 82 into the Roller Guards and thread them into the Rear Roller 79 Reattach the Motor Hood 1 with the two Hood Screws 2 Next the Walking Belt 71 will need to be adjusted to the proper tension Using chalk make two marks exactly 50 apart on the Walking Belt as shown in the drawing Then tighten both Rear Roller Bolts 82 unt...

Page 25: ... may be damaged and the warranty will be voided Weekly Maintenance Inspect and tighten all ex ternal parts of the treadmill Clean the treadmill Check the walking belt for proper tension and alignment Remove the motor hood and vacuum the motor compart ment Check the motor belt for cracks and other wear Check the motor for arc ing check for noises or odors Monthly Maintenance Week1 Week2 Week3 Week4...

Page 26: ...at requires large amounts of oxygen for prolonged periods of time This increases the demand on the heart to pump blood to the muscles and on the lungs to oxygenate the blood For aerobic exercise adjust the speed and incline of the treadmill until your heart rate is near the highest number in your training zone WORKOUT GUIDELINES Each workout should include the following three parts A Warm up Start...

Page 27: ...illes Stretch With one leg in front of the other reach forward and place your hands against a wall Keep your back leg straight and your back foot flat on the floor Bend your front leg lean forward and move your hips toward the wall Hold for 15 counts then relax Repeat 3 times for each leg To cause further stretching of the achilles tendons bend your back leg as well Stretches Calves achilles tendo...

Page 28: ...wer Cord 49 1 Power Cord Outlet 50 2 Wheel Spacer 51 1 Circuit Breaker 52 4 Motor Bushing 53 5 Motor Mount Washer 54 2 Idler Arm Nut 55 4 Motor Bolt 56 1 Pulley Washer 57 1 Power Wire Harness 58 4 Rail Endcap Screw 59 4 Plastic Standoff 60 1 CD Holder Foam Long 61 1 Incline Motor 62 1 Incline Motor Bolt Lower 63 1 Cup Holder Foam 64 2 Wheel Bolt 65 2 Wheel 66 2 Incline Leg Bolt 67 2 Incline Leg Nu...

Page 29: ...acer 122 1 Chest Pulse Sensor 123 15 Electronics Screw 124 1 Transformer 125 1 Upright TV Cable 126 1 Pulse Receiver 127 1 Pulse Plate Wire 128 1 Wiring Plate 129 1 Motor Bracket 1 28 Wire Harness 3 Wire 1 25 Wire Harness 5 Wire 1 22 Wire Harness 1 20 Wire Harness 8 Wire 1 20 Wire Harness 3 Wire 1 12 Green Wire 2 Ring 1 12 Green Wire F M Ring 1 4 Green Wire F Ring 14Ga 1 4 Black Wire 2F 1 4 White ...

Page 30: ...60 37 63 97 90 93 90 91 93 114 12 12 98 98 117 100 45 101 88 29 87 92 92 92 92 92 92 92 92 92 92 93 44 44 44 100 35 17 22 122 89 36 38 99 96 96 99 96 96 95 99 99 126 127 94 125 EXPLODED DRAWING Model No VFMTL1106 0 1006A 30 ...

Page 31: ...3 6 72 58 73 71 11 110 6 9 9 7 115 115 24 113 74 74 120 4 6 57 61 62 9 64 67 66 64 65 69 67 66 65 116 116 121 50 50 74 74 74 46 46 9 7 27 105 105 27 119 28 119 28 118 53 55 53 40 39 59 104 123 123 124 109 123 123 123 111 19 18 74 30 25 14 21 56 54 53 54 32 33 58 112 112 55 53 52 52 52 52 51 123 68 34 16 15 16 128 16 15 106 8 23 23 23 23 31 ...

Page 32: ...owing information The MODEL NUMBER OF THE PRODUCT VFMTL1106 0 The NAME OF THE PRODUCT FREEMOTION 3000 XLS treadmill The SERIAL NUMBER OF THE PRODUCT see the front cover of this manual for the location When ordering replacement parts please also give the KEY NUMBER and DESCRIPTION OF THE PART S see the PART LIST and the EXPLODED DRAWING on pages 28 to 31 HOW TO CONTACT CUSTOMER CARE Customer Care 1...

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