Fitness Tests

∙Use the keys to enter your desired time goal; or press the or key, as necessary, to increase or decrease the displayed value in 1 minute increments.

∙When your desired goal has been entered, press the key to accept the displayed value.

5.You are prompted to enter your age.

∙Use the keys to enter your age, or press the or key, as necessary, to increase or decrease the displayed value in 1 year increments.

∙When your correct age has been entered, press the key to accept the displayed value.

6.You are prompted to enter a maximum speed. You can specify a desired speed from 0.5 to 12.5 mph (0.8 to 20.0 kph).

∙Use the keys to enter the desired maximum speed; or press the or key, as necessary, to increase or decrease the maximum speed in 0.1 unit increments.

∙When the desired maximum speed has been entered, press the key to accept the displayed value.

7.You are prompted with a 3-second countdown, then the treadmill begins the program.

8.If desired, you can use the personal fans during your workout (see “Using the Personal Fans” for details).

9.You can pause the program during your workout by pressing the STOP key once. The program will pause for a preset period of time (30, 45, 60, 90 or 120 seconds, as set in Manager/Maintenance mode). Press the START key BEFORE the pause timer expires to resume your program. The treadmill returns to its minimum speed when you exit the pause mode.

10.When you have reached your workout goal, the treadmill enters the Cooldown cycle (see “Cooldown Cycle” for details). If you wish to exit the program before you have reached your workout goal, press the STOP key twice. The treadmill will slow to a stop. (Press the STOP key once during a Pause to exit the program.).

NOTE: The FITNESS TEST and FIREFIGHTER FITNESS TEST programs are available on the S-TRc and S-TRx treadmills only.

To operate the Fitness Test program:

The FITNESS TEST is a modified version of the Balke and Ware protocol for maximal VO2 treadmill testing. The original Balke-Ware protocol is a 20-minute test with a maximum elevation of 20%. Since most users prefer an 8 -12 minute test and the STAR TRAC S SERIES TREADMILLS have a maximum elevation of 15%, the test has been modified to last 12 minutes with a maximum incline of 12%. This protocol is appropriate for all users, but is mostly used for older, deconditioned or patient groups. During the FITNESS TEST, treadmill speed remains at a constant 3.4 mph. Treadmill incline is set at 0% during the first minute, increases to 2% during the second minute, and increases by 1%-per-minute for the remainder of the test. Your heart rate results are compared with charted data for your corresponding age and gender. Test results include your calculated VO2 max. VO2 max is a physiological measurement of a body’s ability to absorb oxygen, and has specific correlation to your fitness level.

NOTE: You must wear the heart rate strap during the FITNESS TEST to monitor your heart rate.

1.Stand on the running belt and press the key.

∙If necessary, enter the Lockout ID to enable the treadmill for operation (see “Lockout ID Processing” for details).

2.You are prompted to select the desired ADVANCED WORKOUTS program. Press the key to select the FITNESS TEST

programs, then press the key to select the FITNESS TEST.

3.You are prompted to enter your weight. The treadmill displays a default weight of 155 pounds (70 kg). You may enter any weight from 0 to 500 pounds (0 to 226 kg).

∙Use the keys to enter your current weight; or press the or key, as necessary, to increase or decrease the displayed weight in 1 pound (or 1 kg) increments.