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Press the START button or the SPEED + 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 then auto- matically 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

display 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.

Note: The SPEED and INCLINE buttons will not function while the fitness test program is selected. If your pulse is not detected during the program, the letters PLS will flash in the main display. If your pulse is not detected at the end of any four-minute

level , the fitness test program will end and the main display will show a fitness level of 0.

The fitness test program cannot be stopped tem- porarily and then restarted. However, the program can be stopped at any time with the STOP button. The main display will then show an estimated fit- ness level.

6 Whenkey.the program is completed, remove the

Refer to step 6 on page 18.

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NordicTrack CTL8250, CTL8750, CTL8500 Cally increase, Rent four-minute level is completed, Ten fitness levels fitness level