Taking the Fitness Test

CAUTION: The treadmill may automatically change incline when you enter a program. Stay clear of the lift mechanism and hood area until the treadmill has completed its recalibration.

Note: If your heart rate cannot be detected or no heart rate information is transmitted for more than 20 seconds, dashes scroll across the display.

5.When you reach the time limit for the course, a cool-down period begins. The running belt slows and the incline returns to 0% incline.

Note: The speed remains constant if you were at or below 2 mph (3.2 kph).

During your cool down, the displays on the console continue to appear. The Time display counts up from zero so you know how long you have been in the cool-down period. Refer to Cooling Down After Your Workout.

6.To end a cool-down period, press Hold to Reset for a few seconds. The running belt stops and the Precor banner appears. The statistics displayed during your cool down are stored in the software’s memory.

7.When the running belt comes to a complete stop, straddle the running belt, remove the safety clip from your clothing, and step off the treadmill if you have finished your workout.

8.Turn OFF the treadmill using the ON/OFF switch.

9.To prevent unauthorized use, remove the magnetic safety key from inside the electronic console and store it in a safe place.

If you are wearing the Precor chest strap, you can take the Fitness Test to determine your cardiovascular fitness. The software stores your fitness score (with your user I.D.). The Fitness Test measures the maximum amount of oxygen the body can use for energy production during exercise. The higher the amount of oxygen that your body can use, the greater your ability to exercise for prolonged periods without tiring.

The Fitness Test determines heart rate response to varying levels of exercise. It’s a simple procedure that reveals valuable information about your current fitness level. You can use the results of the Fitness Test to personalize a weight loss training program to meet your needs.

Important: Before taking the Fitness Test, sit and rest for five minutes prior to running or walking on the treadmill. This brings your heart rate to a resting state.

To use the Fitness Test follow the steps in Working Out on the M9.25i Low Impact Treadmill and choose program “FT” at the Program prompt. The following occurs:

•If you have taken the Fitness Test, your fitness score will appear in the bottom right display window when the Weight and Fitness Score indicator lights are lit. If the Fitness Test was the last program you used, you can press QUICK START to bypass the setup prompts. Be sure to hold onto the handrail because the running belt will automatically start to move.

•The treadmill verifies that it detects a signal from the chest strap and requests that you state your gender. Use any ▼ or ▲ key to choose male or female and press ENTER. Your gender is used to determine your fitness category. See Tables 1 and 2.

1.A warning message scrolls across the display. To start the Fitness Test, keep your hand on the handrail and press ENTER. The running belt starts moving and the course profile appears on the display. Step onto the running belt by placing one foot onto the running belt followed by the other, while the speed is at or below 1 mph (1.6 kph). Begin walking. Once you are comfortable with the movement of the treadmill, you can remove your hand from the handrail.

Note: The fitness score is affected by your weight and age. Be sure you have entered a number that accurately depicts your weight and age or the fitness score might be inaccurate.

Let the test adjust the running belt’s speed and incline for you. Avoid changing the speed or incline during the test. Changing the speed or incline using the ▼ or ▲ keys will invalidate the test. However, if you need to change the speed or incline to regain control or reduce your heart rate, please do so—you can retake the Fitness Test later.

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