4.3 WORKOUT DESCRIPTIONS
QUICK START
QUICK START is the fastest way to begin exercising. After the QUICK STARTkey is pressed, a
MANUALworkout begins. For accurate caloric expenditure, enter weight when prompted by the mes-
sage center using the SELECTION keys. The prompt will appear ten seconds after the workout
begins. The incline level is set to zero by default. Change the level using the INCLINE ARROW key.
Change the speed using the SPEED key, up or down as desired.
MANUAL
The MANUAL program is a constant effort workout in which the user can change resistance
level or speed at any time.
HILL
The Life Fitness-patented HILL workout offers a variety of configurations for interval training.
Intervals are periods of intense cardiovascular exercise separated by regular periods of lower-
intensity exercise.
The computerized interval training workout has been scientifically demonstrated to promote
greater cardio-respiratory improvement than steady-pace training.
The HILL workout goes through four phases, each marked by different intensity levels. As noted
in the descriptions, the heart rate should be measured at two stages in the workout to gauge its
effectiveness. To do so, wear the chest strap.
1 Warm-up is a phase of low, gradually rising resistance, which brings the heart rate into the
lower end of the target zone and increases respiration and blood flow to working muscles.
2 Plateau increases the intensity slightly, and keeps it steady, to bring the heart rate to the low
end of the target zone. Check the heart rate at the end of this phase.
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QUICK START
Press QUICK START
Begin workout
MANUAL
Select MANUAL
Enter weight
Enter time
Enter incline
Enter speed
Begin workout
HILL
Select HILL
Enter weight
Enter time
Enter level
Enter speed
Begin workout
RANDOM
Select RANDOM
Enter weight
Enter time
Enter level
Enter speed
Begin workout
FIT TEST**
Select FITTEST
Enter weight
Enter age
Enter gender
Enter speed
Begin workout
LIFE FITNESS TREADMILL WORKOUT SETUP STEPS
** This workout requires the user to wear a telemetry chest strap.