■Try different walking or running rhythms. In manual operation, adjust your pace from low speed to high speed, then back to low. As you become more comfortable with your treadmill, try going faster or using the preset programs.
■Watch the Graphic Display to anticipate terrain changes. When you use the preset programs, the display shows changes in terrain as tall or short columns. The display also notifies you of incline changes with a series of beeps and a flashing display element.
QUICK START
Quick Start lets you begin your workout by simply pressing one key. Quick Start uses a default weight of 155 pounds and a time limit of 99 minutes. YOU control the treadmill speed, incline and distance for up to the maximum allowed program time.
To operate the Quick Start program:
1.Stand on the running belt and press the QUICK START key. The running belt slowly accelerates to its minimum speed of 0.5 mph (0.8 kph).
2.You can adjust the incline of the treadmill during the program:
■You can adjust treadmill incline from 0 to 15%, in 0.5% increments. Press the key to increase the treadmill
incline; press the key to decrease the treadmill incline.
3.You can adjust the speed of the treadmill during the program:
■You can specify a desired speed from 0.5 to 10.0 mph (0.8 to 16.0 kph) for
19.3 kph) for
■You can adjust treadmill speed from 0.5 to 10.0 mph (0.8 to 16.0 kph) for
kph) for
the key to decrease the treadmill speed.
4.You can adjust your time goal during the program:
■You can adjust your time goal from 5 minutes to the maximum allowed program time. Press the ADJUST key to
increase your time goal; press the ADJUST key to decrease your time goal.
5.You can pause the program during your workout by pressing the STOP key once. The program will pause for a preset peri- od of time (either 30, 45 or 60 seconds, as set in the Manager Settings mode). Press the START key BEFORE the pause timer expires to resume your program. The treadmill returns to its minimum speed when you exit the pause mode.
6.When you have reached your workout goal, the treadmill will enter the Cooldown cycle (see “Cooldown Cycle” for more information). 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.)
PRESET PROGRAMS
The PRO / PRO ELITE Treadmill offers 10 preset programs to add variety and challenge to your workout. The preset programs are organized in the WORKOUT PARTNERTM under the headings CLIMBING PARTNER, ATHLETIC PARTNER and WEIGHT MANAGEMENT. Additionally, the PERSONAL TRAINER function lets you work with a Personal Trainer to develop one or more programs customized to your specific needs and/or goals.
CLIMBING PARTNER PROGRAMS
The CLIMBING PARTNER programs were designed for optimal interval training. By taking you through various terrains, your caloric expenditure is maximized and your cardiovascular capacity is improved. When wear- ing the heart rate strap, or grasping the heart rate contacts, your heart rate is constantly monitored and dis- played in the Heart Rate Window to assist you in getting the most efficient workout possible. The FOREST WALK provides an easy workout, while the TRAILBLAZER and ALPINE PASS offer progressively higher levels of intensity. The MYSTERY HIKE offers 250 different terrain configurations to add variety to your workout.
To operate a CLIMBING PARTNER program:
During program setup, you can use the BACK key to return to a previously accepted parameter.
CLIMBING PARTNER
ALPINE FOREST
TRAIL MYSTERY
1. Stand on the running belt; press the CLIMBING PARTNER key, then press the FOREST , TRAIL , ALPINE or MYSTERY key, as desired. You are prompted to enter your weight. You may enter your weight manually as described below, or you may use the weight scale to enter your weight (PRO ELITE only; see “Using the Weight Scale” for details).
■If you do not use the weight scale to enter your weight, the treadmill will display a default weight of 155 pounds (70 kg). You may enter any weight from 0 to 350 pounds (0 to 135 kg).
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