5.You can adjust the speed of the treadmill during the program:
■You can specify a desired speed from 0.5 to 12.5 mph (0.8 to 20.0 kph), using the numeric keypad. Use the 
keys to enter your desired speed, then press the 
key to accept the entered speed.
■You can adjust treadmill speed from 0.5 to 12.5 mph (0.8 to 20.0 kph), in 0.1 mph (or 0.1 kph) increments. Press the 
key to increase the treadmill speed; press the 
key to decrease the treadmill speed.
6.If desired, you can use the personal cooling fan during your workout (see “Using the Cooling Fan” for details).
7.You can pause the program during your workout by pressing the STOP key once. The program will pause for a preset period of time (either 30, 45, 60, 90 or 120 seconds, as set in the Manager Mode). Press the QUICK START key BEFORE the pause timer expires to resume your program. The treadmill returns to its minimum speed when you exit the pause mode.
8.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 STOP key twice. The treadmill will slow to a stop. (Press the STOP key once during a Pause to exit the program.)
TRAINING TOOLS
The TRAINING TOOLS program includes the HEART RATE TRAINING (Dynamic Heart Rate Control and Constant Heart Rate Control) program.
HEART RATE CONTROL PROGRAMS
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interval training effect that is customized to the user’s | Heart Rate Training Range Lower Level |
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will strengthen the heart, provide stress relief and variety to a workout. This program is more effective in training the body to remove excess lactic acid from the muscles.
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1.Stand on the running belt; press the 
key.
2.You are prompted to select the desired TRAINING TOOLS program. Press the 
key to select the HR TRAINING programs, then press the 
key when prompted to select Dynamic Heart Rate Control.
3.The Information Window displays the message “DYNAMIC PROGRAM VARIES SPEED AND INCLINE TO ALTER YOUR HEART RATE BETWEEN LIMITS.” Press the 
key to continue.
4.You are prompted to enter your weight. You may enter your weight manually as described below.
■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).
■You can enter your weight using the numeric keypad. Use the 
keys to enter your correct weight.
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