Star Trac E-TR manual Fitness Tests Programs, To operate the Fitness Test program

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 STOP key once. Caution: If you press the STOP 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 STOP key twice. The treadmill will slow to a stop. (Press the STOP key once during a pause to exit the program.)

FITNESS TESTS PROGRAMS

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%. Since most users prefer an 8-12 minute test and the Star Trac E SERIES TREADMILLs have a maximum elevation of 15%, 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 corresponding age and gender. Test results include your calculated VO2 max. VO2 max is a physiological measurement of a bodies 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 FITNESS TESTS program. Press the key to select the FITNESS TESTS 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.

■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.

■You can press the or key, as necessary, to increase or decrease the displayed weight in 1 pound (or 1 kg) incre- ments.

■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.

■Press the key for “Male”; press the key for “Female.”

■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.

■You may enter any age from 1 to 99 years.

■You can enter your age using the numeric keypad. Use the keys to enter the desired age.

■You can press the or key, as necessary, to increase or decrease your age in 1 year increments.

■When your correct age has been entered, press the key to accept the displayed value.

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