ProForm 900 Treadmill User Manual page 17

HOW TO USE A HEART RATE PROGRAM
CAUTION:
lems, or if you are over 60 years of age and
have been inactive, do not use the heart rate
programs. If you are taking medication regu-
larly, consult your physician to find whether
the medication will affect your exercise heart
rate.
Put on the chest pulse sensor.
1
You must wear the chest pulse sensor (see
page 8) to use a heart rate program.
Insert the key into the console.
2
See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on
page 11.
Select a heart rate program.
3
To select a heart rate program, press the Heart
Rate Control Programs button repeatedly until
"H17" or "H18" appears in the right display. Note:
The diagrams at the top of the console show how
the target heart rate will change during the pro-
grams.
During the 85% Max program, your heart rate will
reach approximately 85% of your estimated maxi-
mum heart rate. During the Self Select program,
your heart rate will remain near a level that you
select. Note: Your maximum heart rate is esti-
mated by subtracting your age from 220. For ex-
ample, if you are 30 years old, your estimated
maximum heart rate is 190 beats per minute (220
– 30 = 190).
Enter your age.
4
When a heart rate program is selected, the word
"AgE" will appear in the left display and the cur-
If you have heart prob-
rent age setting will begin to flash. If you have al-
ready entered your age, simply press the Enter
button. If you have not entered your age, press
the + or – button beside the Enter button to enter
your age, and then press the Enter button.
Enter a maximum speed setting.
5
After you have entered your age, the letters "SPd"
will appear in the left display and the maximum
speed setting of the program will begin to flash. If
desired, press the + or – button beside the Enter
button to adjust the maximum speed setting.
When the desired setting is shown, press the
Enter button.
If the 85% Max program is selected, go to step
7. If the Self Select program is selected, go to
step 6.
Enter a target heart rate.
6
The letters "PLS" will appear in the left display and
the target heart rate setting for the program will
begin to flash. If desired, press the + or – button
beside the Enter button to adjust the target heart
rate setting. When the desired setting is shown,
press the Enter button.
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