ProForm 831.297783 - Manual (Page 16)

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The FITNESS TEST program is designed to measure
the relative fitness level you have achieved. For the
best results, the program should be used at a time
when your energy level is high; the program should not
be used 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
period. Follow the steps below to use the program.
Insert the key fully into the console.
See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 11.
Select the FITNESS TEST program.
When the key is inserted, the manual mode will
automatically be selected, as shown by the MANUAL
indicator. Press the
PROGRAM SELECT
button repeatedly until
the FITNESS TEST indi-
cator lights. The letters
ÒAGEÓ will begin to flash
in the SPEED/INCLINE
display. Note: If the walking belt is moving when
the FITNESS TEST program is selected, the walk-
ing belt will slow to a stop. In addition, if the incline
of the treadmill is higher than 1.5%, it will automati-
cally decrease to 1.5%.
Put on the chest pulse sensor.
You must wear the chest pulse sensor to use
the FITNESS TEST program. See HOW TO USE
THE CHEST PULSE SENSOR on page 7. Note:
The program can be started without your heart rate
being detected; however, the program will automat-
ically stop if your heart rate is not detected 4
minutes after the program is started.
Enter your age.
You must enter your age into the console to use
the FITNESS TEST program. To enter your age,
see step 5 on page 15. If you have already
entered your age, you must press one of the
SET AGE buttons to verify the age setting.
Press the START button to start the program.
When the START button
is pressed, the TIME/
PACE display will begin
counting up and the
DISTANCE/LAPS
display will show an
ТL 1У (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%, and the walking belt will begin to move at
1.5 mph. Hold the handrails and begin walking.
When the first 4-minute period of the program is
completed, the DISTANCE/LAPS display will show
an ТL 2,У 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, the speed and/or incline of
the treadmill will automatically increase. The
FITNESS TEST will continue in this manner until
your heart rate reaches 70% of your theoretical
maximum heart rate, and the current 4-minute
period is completed. The FITNESS TEST will then
end, regardless of how many periods remain.
When the FITNESS
TEST is completed, the
letter ÒCÓ will be shown
in the DISTANCE/
LAPS display, indicating
that the cool-down
period has begun. The TIME/PACE display will then
begin counting down. When only ten seconds
remain in the cool-down period, the incline of the
treadmill will automatically decrease to 1.5%.
HOW TO USE THE FITNESS TEST PROGRAM
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Follow your progress with the LED track and
the four displays.
See step 8 on page 12.
When the program is completed, remove the key.
Step onto the foot rails. Make sure that the incline
of the treadmill is set at 1.5%. Remove the key
from the console. Store the key in a secure place. In
addition, press the on/off switch to the off position.
(See the drawing on page 11.)
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