ProForm PFTL05050 user manual Select the Fitness Test program, HOW to USE the Fitness Test Program

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decrease the incline, the speed will automatically in crease. The console will always attempt to keep

2 Select the FITNESS TEST program.

your pulse near a predetermined setting. When the incline reaches the highest setting, the speed can- not be decreased any further. When the incline reaches the lowest setting, the speed cannot be in- creased any further.

Note: To stop the program temporarily, press the START/PAUSE button. The TIME display will begin to flash. To restart the program, press the START/PAUSE button again. The program will re-

Press the FITNESS TEST button. The in- dicator beside the button will light. Note: If the walking belt is moving, it will slow to a stop.

3 Enter your weight.

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sume and the walking belt will return to the latest speed setting. To terminate the program before the program is completed, press the STOP button.

Follow your progress with the five displays and

7 the TRAINING ZONE monitor.

See TRAINING ZONE MONITOR on pages 13 and 14.

When you are finished exercising, stop the walk-

8 ing belt and remove the key.

Step onto the foot rails, stop the walking belt, and re- move the key from the console. Store the key in a secure place. In addition, move the on/off switch to the “off” position. (See the drawing near the bottom of page 11.)

HOW TO USE THE FITNESS TEST PROGRAM

The FITNESS TEST program is designed to measure your relative fitness level. For the best results, the FITNESS TEST should be taken at a time when your energy level is high. The FITNESS TEST should not be taken if you have already exercised during the day.

The FITNESS TEST program consists of seven 4- minute periods, and is followed by a 2-minute cool- down period. The speed and/or incline of the treadmill will automatically increase at the beginning of each 4- minute period.

To use the FITNESS TEST program, follow the steps below.

Make sure that the key is fully inserted into the

1 console.

Stand on the foot rails and insert the key. Various displays and in- dicators will light. Find the clip attached to the key, and slide it onto the waistband of your clothing.

When the FITNESS TEST program is selected, the letters “LbS” will flash in the CALORIES display. You must enter your weight and age before this pro- gram can be started. To enter your weight, see step 3 on page 12. If you have already entered your weight, you must press one of the WEIGHT buttons to verify the weight setting.

4 Enter your age.

After you have completed step 3, the letters “AGE” will flash in the PULSE display. To enter your age, see step 4 on page 12. If you have already entered your age, you must press one of the AGE buttons to verify the age setting.

5 Put on the pulse sensor.

The pulse sensor must be worn when the FITNESS TEST program is used. To put on the pulse sensor, see HOW TO USE THE PULSE SENSOR on page

8.Note: The FITNESS TEST program can be started without your pulse being detected; however, the program will automatically stop if your pulse is not detected 4 minutes after the program is started.

6 Pressgram. the START/PAUSE button to start the pro-

When the START/

PAUSE button is pressed, the TIME

display will begin counting up. The

CALORIES display will show “L 1” (level

1), indicating that the first 4-minute period of the FITNESS TEST program has begun. The incline of the treadmill will automatically adjust to 3.0%, and the walking belt will begin to move at 1.5 mph. Hold the handrails and carefully begin walking.

When the TIME display reaches 4 minutes, the CALORIES display will show “L 2,” indicating that the second 4-minute period has begun. The incline will increase to 4%, and the speed will increase to 2.5 mph. At the beginning of each 4-minute period,

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