Getting Started
8. Begin your workout using the appropriate instructions for your selected workout mode.
Note: Resistance and weight settings are what your Bowflex® TreadClimber® exercise machine uses to calculate your calories burned (TC3000 and TC5000). If your Workout Level or weight changes, you must remember to change your settings on the console to insure accurate calorie burn calculation.
Select Your Workout Level |
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Consult Your Physician Before Starting Any |
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Exercise Program. Only he or she can determine the exercise program |
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that is appropriate for your particular age and condition. If you have not been |
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exercising or are pregnant or have a heart condition or any physical limitation, failure |
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to consult your physician before engaging in physical exercise, such as using the |
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Bowflex® TreadClimber® exercise machine, could result in serious injury or death. |
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If while using the Bowflex® TreadClimber® exercise machine you have any pain or |
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tightness in your chest, an irregular heart beat, shortness of breath, feel faint, light- |
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headed or dizzy or have any pain or discomfort, STOP and consult your physician |
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immediately. |
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Your TreadClimber® machine uses Hydraulic Resistance Cylinders |
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to absorb your steps and cushion your |
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fatigue and eliminating muscle strain. |
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Workout Level Settings range from 1 to 12. Workout Level 1 is the |
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easiest workout and Level 12 is the most difficult workout. |
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Your personal setting will depend on four factors: |
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• Your weight |
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• Your fitness level |
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• The average speed of the belts during your workout | Hydraulic Cylinders | |
• How deep you want to step | ||
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To increase your overall calorie burn, raise your belt speed or raise your Workout Level Setting one or two levels above your suggested level. Raising your Workout Level allows you to take deeper steps, helping your abdominal, gluteus, quadriceps and lower back muscles to work harder, burning more calories, particularly at higher belt speeds.
The following suggested Workout Level Guide is based on average fitness levels and a belt speed of 2 MPH (3.2 KPH) or slower. You should always assess whether that setting is right for you based on your individual needs and fitness level and adjust your
Workout Level Settings accordingly.
As your endurance levels increase, you may find that your Workout Level has risen, however, you need to always select a low enough setting that you don’t “Bottom out”.
Note: “Bottoming out” happens when the treadle is not adequately supporting your weight (Refer to Workout Level Guide diagram). When this is the case, the treadles may bump against the base if you use too much force on your
Workout Level Guide
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