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You may enter any speed from 2.0 to 15 mph (3.2 to 24.0 kph).
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You can enter the maximum speed using the numeric keypad. Use the
keys to enter the desired maximum speed.
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You can press the
or
key, as necessary, to increase or decrease the maximum speed in 0.1 unit increments.
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When the desired maximum speed has been entered, press the
key to accept the displayed value. You are prompted
with a 3 second countdown, then the treadmill begins the program.
9.
If desired, you can use the personal fan during your workout (see “Using the Personal Fan” for details).
10. You can scroll through workout data during the program (see “Viewing Workout Data During a Program” for details).
11. If you wish to pause the program, press the S
TOP
key once. Caution: If you press the S
TOP
key twice the program will end.
12. When you have reached your workout goal, the treadmill will enter the Cooldown cycle (see “Cooldown Cycle” for more infor-
mation). If you wish to exit your program before you have reached your workout goal, press the S
TOP
key twice. The treadmill
will slow to a stop. (Press the S
TOP
key once during a pause to exit the program.)
F
ITNESS
T
ESTS
P
ROGRAMS
NOTE
: For best results, use a heart rate strap. If user is wearing a heart rate strap, the machine will automatically use the data from
the heart rate strap. Contact heart rate grips may not give an accurate heart rate when exercising over 4 mph.
To operate the Fitness Test program:
The Fitness Test is a modified version of the Balke and Ware protocol for maximal VO2 treadmill testing. The original Balke-Ware pro-
tocol is a 20 minute test with a maximum elevation of 20%, the test has been modified to last 12 minutes with a maximum incline of 12%.
This protocol is appropriate for all users but mostly used for older, deconditioned, or patient groups. During the Fitness Test, treadmill
speed remains at a constant 3.4 mph. Treadmill incline is set at 0% during the first minute, increases to 2% during the second minute,
and increases by 1% per minute for the remainder of the test. Your heart rate results are compared with charted data for your corre-
sponding age and gender. Test results include your calculated VO2 max. VO2 max is a physiological measurement of a body’s ability to
absorb oxygen and has specific correlation to your fitness level. See “Calculation for VO2 Max” for more information.
NOTE:
You must wear the heart rate strap during the Fitness Test to monitor your heart rate.
During program setup, you can use the
key to return to a previously accepted parameter.
1.
Stand on the running belt; press the
key.
2.
You are prompted to select the desired F
ITNESS
T
ESTS
program. Press the
key to select the F
ITNESS
T
ESTS
programs, then
press the
key when prompted to select the Fitness Test.
3.
The Information Window displays the message “THIS IS A SUB-MAXIMAL VO2 FIT TEST THAT WILL EVALUATE YOUR FIT-
NESS LEVEL.” Press the
key to continue.
4.
You are prompted to enter your weight. You may enter your weight manually as described below.
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If you do not enter your weight, the treadmill will display a default weight of 155 pounds (70 kg). You may enter any weight
from 1 to 500 pounds (1 to 226 kg).
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You can enter your weight using the numeric keypad. Use the
keys to enter your correct weight.
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You can press the
or
key, as necessary, to increase or decrease the displayed weight in 1 pound (or 1 kg) incre-
ments.
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When your correct weight has been entered, press the
key to accept the displayed value and advance to the next
parameter.
5.
You are prompted to enter your gender.
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Press the
key for “Male”; press the
key for “Female.”
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When your correct gender has been entered, press the
key to accept the displayed value and advance to the next
parameter.
6.
You are prompted to enter your age.
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You may enter any age from 1 to 99 years.
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You can enter your age using the numeric keypad. Use the
keys to enter the desired age.
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