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CONDITIONING GUIDELINES

The following guidelines will help you to plan your ex-

ercise program. Remember²these are general guide-

lines only. For more detailed exercise information, ob-

tain a reputable book or consult your physician.

EXERCISE INTENSITY

Whether your goal is to burn fat or to strengthen your

cardiovascular system, the key to achieving the

desired results is to exercise with the proper intensity.

The proper intensity level can be found by using your

heart rate as a guide. The chart below shows recom-

mended heart rates for fat burning and aerobic exercise.

To find the proper heart rate for you, first find your age

near the bottom of the chart (ages are rounded off to

the nearest ten years). Next, find the three numbers

above your age. The three numbers define your ³train-

ing zone.° The lower two numbers are recommended

heart rates for fat burning; the higher number is the

recommended heart rate for aerobic exercise.

To measure your heart rate during exercise, use the

pulse sensor. If your heart rate is too high or too low,

adjust the speed and incline of the treadmill.

Fat Burning

To burn fat effectively, you must exercise at a relatively

low intensity level for a sustained period of time.

During the first few minutes of exercise, your body

uses easily accessible

carbohydrate calories

for en-

ergy. Only after the first few minutes does your body

begin to use stored

fat calories

for energy. If your goal

is to burn fat, adjust the speed and incline of the tread-

mill until your heart rate is near the lowest number in

your training zone.

For maximum fat burning, adjust the speed and incline

of the treadmill until your heart rate is near the middle

number in your training zone.

Aerobic Exercise

If your goal is to strengthen your cardiovascular sys-

tem, your exercise must be ³aerobic.° Aerobic exercise

is activity that requires large amounts of oxygen for

prolonged periods of time. This increases the demand

on the heart to pump blood to the muscles, and on the

lungs to oxygenate the blood. For aerobic exercise,

adjust the speed and incline of the treadmill until your

heart rate is near the highest number in your training

zone.

WORKOUT GUIDELINES

Each workout should include the following three parts:

A Warm-up°

Start each workout with 5 to 10 minutes

of stretching and light exercise. A proper warm-up in-

creases your body temperature, heart rate and circula-

tion in preparation for exercise.

Training Zone Exercise°

After warming up, increase

the intensity of your exercise until your pulse is in your

training zone for 20 to 60 minutes. (During the first few

weeks of your exercise program, do not keep your

pulse in your training zone for longer than 20 minutes.)

Breathe regularly and deeply as you exercise²never

hold your breath.

A Cool-down°

Finish each workout with 5 to 10 min-

utes of stretching to cool down. This will increase the

flexibility of your muscles and will help prevent post-ex-

ercise problems.

Exercise Frequency

To maintain or improve your condition, complete three

workouts each week, with at least one day of rest be-

tween workouts. After a few months, you may com-

plete up to five workouts each week if desired.

The key to success is to make exercise a regular and

enjoyable part of your everyday life.

WARNING:

Before beginning this

or any exercise program, consult your physi-

cian. This is especially important for individu-

als over the age of 35 or individuals with pre-

existing health problems.

The pulse sensor is not a medical device.

Various factors, including your movement,

may affect the accuracy of heart rate readings.

The sensor is intended only as an exercise aid

in determining heart rate trends in general.

11. When connecting the power cord (see page

8), plug the power cord into an earthed cir-

cuit. When replacing the fuse, an ASTA ap-

proved BS1362 type should be fitted to the

fuse carrier. A 13 amp fuse should be used.

No other appliance should be on the same cir-

cuit.

12. If an extension cord is needed, use only a 3-

conductor, 1mm

2

(14 gauge) cord that is no

longer than 1.5 meters (5 feet).

13. Keep the power cord away from heated sur-

faces.

14. Never move the walking belt whilst the power

is turned off. Do not operate the treadmill if

the power cord or plug is damaged, or if the

treadmill is not working properly. (See BE-

FORE YOU BEGIN on page 5 if the treadmill is

not working properly.)

15. Never start the treadmill whilst you are stand-

ing on the walking belt. Always hold the

handrails whilst using the treadmill.

16. The treadmill is capable of high speeds.

Adjust the speed in small increments to avoid

sudden jumps in speed.

17. The pulse sensor is not a medical device.

Various factors may affect the accuracy of

heart rate readings. The pulse sensor is in-

tended only as an exercise aid in determining

heart rate trends in general.

18. Never leave the treadmill unattended whilst it

is running. Always remove the key, unplug

the power cord and move the on/off switch to

the off position when the treadmill is not in

use. (See the drawing on page 5 for the loca-

tion of the on/off switch.)

19. Do not attempt to raise, lower, or move the

treadmill until it is properly assembled. (See

ASSEMBLY on page 6, and HOW TO MOVE

THE TREADMILL on page 19.) You must be

able to safely lift 20 kg (45 pounds) in order to

raise, lower, or move the treadmill.

20. Do not change the incline of the treadmill by

placing objects under the treadmill.

21. When folding or moving the treadmill, make

sure that the latch pin is fully inserted into the

catch (see page 19).

22. Inspect and tighten all parts of the treadmill

regularly.

23. When using i-Fit.com CD±s and videos, an

electronic ²chirping³ sound will alert you

when the speed and/or incline of the treadmill

is about to change. Always listen for the

²chirp³ and be prepared for speed and/or in-

cline changes. In some instances, the speed

and/or incline may change before the per-

sonal trainer describes the change.

24. When using i-Fit.com CD±s and videos, you

can manually override the speed and incline

settings at any time by pressing the speed

and incline buttons. However, when the next

²chirp³ is heard, the speed and/or incline will

change to the next settings of the CD or video

program.

25. Always remove i-Fit.com CD±s and videos

from your CD player or VCR when you are not

using them.

26. Never drop or insert any object into any

opening.

27.

DANGER:

Always unplug the power

cord immediately after use, before cleaning

the treadmill, and before performing the main-

tenance and adjustment procedures de-

scribed in this manual. Never remove the

motor hood unless instructed to do so by an

authorised service representative. Servicing

other than the procedures in this manual

should be performed by an authorised service

representative only.

28. The treadmill is intended for in-home use

only. Do not use the treadmill in a commer-

cial, rental, or institutional setting.

WARNING:

Before beginning this or any exercise program, consult your physician. This

is especially important for persons over the age of 35 or persons with pre-existing health problems.

Read all instructions before using. ICON assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property

damage sustained by or through the use of this product.

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