HOW to USE the Fitness Test Program

The fitness test program measures your relative fitness level. For the best results, the program should be used at a time when your energy level is high; the program should not be used if you have already exercised dur- ing the day. Follow the steps below to use the program.

1 Put on the chest pulse sensor.

You must wear a chest pulse sensor to use a pulse-driven program. Refer to the instructions on page 8.

2 Insert the key into the console.

Refer to GETTING STARTED on page 11.

3 Select the fitness test program.

When the key is inserted, the manual mode will be selected. To select the fitness test program, press the MODE button repeatedly until the words FIT- NESS TEST appear in the main display.

When the fitness test program is selected, the words FITNESS TEST will scroll across the main display. The words ENTER AGE and the current age setting will then be shown (see step 4 below).

During the fitness test

program, the matrix will show a moving graphic that repre- sents your heart rate. Each time a heart- beat is detected, an

additional peak will appear in the graphic.

4 Enter your age.

Your must enter your age to use the fitness test program. To enter your age, refer to step 4 on page 16.

5 Press the START button to start the program.

When the button is pressed, 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 programmed for each level.

At the end of each minute of the program, a tone will sound; when the first four-minute level is com- pleted, a tone will sound and the main display will show the words LEVEL 2, indicating that the sec- ond four-minute level has begun. The incline will then change to 4% and the speed of the walking belt will increase to 2.5 mph.

At the beginning of each four-minute level, the speed and/or incline of the treadmill will automati- cally increase. The fitness test program will con- tinue in this way until your heart rate reaches 70% of your estimated maximum heart rate and the cur- rent four-minute level is completed. The fitness test program will then end, regardless of how many levels remain.

When the fitness test program is completed, the words COOL DOWN will be shown in the main dis- play and a two-minute cool-down period will begin. The speed and incline will then decrease.

When the cool-down period is completed, the walking belt will slow to a stop and your fitness level will be shown in the main display. There are ten fitness levels; fitness level 10 is the highest.