Programs - LifeSpan TR5000i Owner's Manual

About Your Treadmill
Advanced Programs
Remember, if you simply get on your treadmill and go at the same pace, for
the same amount of time everyday your body will only improve to the level
of the workouts you are pushing yourself to do. To help get the most out of
your time spent exercising, LifeSpan treadmills include a full range of workout
programs. All programs are available in either "Speed" or "Incline" mode with
3 levels of intensity that you select during program set-up. When the "Speed"
mode is selected, the belt speed will vary during your workout while the
incline level stays constant. In "Incline" mode the speed remains constant
while the incline is adjusted by the program. In either mode you have full
control of the setting that is not being controlled by the program.
The treadmill adds a three-minute warm up and cool down to each of these
preset programs. It starts at 3 mph (for warm up) or 2.5 mph (for cool down),
but you have full control over the speed. To skip warm up, press Start. To skip
cool down, press Stop. The distance, steps, time, and calories you accumulate
in warm up and cool down are not counted in your workout totals.
To complement these preset programs you also can use either of the 2 types
of heart rate training programs or design your own program. Refer to your
LifeSpan Club account for a full workout calendar using these programs.
Preset Programs
Long Slow Distance
(40 minutes default)
Long Slow Distance is a great
workout for anyone! Beginners can ease into their exercise program and
should include a Long Slow Distance workout each week to maximize overall
cardiovascular endurance development. Long Slow Distance workouts
are also great for experienced exercisers on days following a harder, higher
intensity workout.
Short Interval
(20 minute default)
Short Intervals are ideal for
beginning exercisers that want to start gaining the benefits of interval
workouts but aren't quite ready for a longer-intensity interval workout. Short
intervals are also ideal for experienced exercisers to develop their speed and
anaerobic fitness. Remember, it's important to vary exercise intensity and
duration to maximize overall fitness development so be sure to include some
interval workouts at least once a week.
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