Vision Fitness T9350 User Manual

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Owner’s

Guide

T9250, T9350 AND T9450HRT

FOLDING TREADMILLS

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ongratulations on choosing a VISION FITNESS Treadmill. You’ve taken an important step in developing and sustaining an exercise program! Your Treadmill is a tremendously effective tool for achieving your personal fitness goals. Regular use of your Treadmill can improve the quality of your life in so many ways…

Here are just a few of the health benefits of aerobic exercise:

• Weight Loss

• A Healthier Heart

• Improved Muscle Tone

• Increased Daily Energy Levels

• Reduced Stress

• Help In Countering Anxiety and Depression

• An Improved Self Image

The key to reaping these benefits is to develop the exercise habit. Your new Treadmill will help you eliminate the obstacles that prevent you from getting in your exercise time. Snow and rain and darkness won't interfere with your workout when you have your Treadmill in the comfort of your home. This Owner’s Guide provides you with basic information on starting an exercise program. A more complete knowledge of your new Treadmill will assist you in realizing your goal of a healthy lifestyle.

Some kinds of service to your Treadmill should only be performed by your VISION FITNESS retailer. Please contact your authorized VISION FITNESS retailer should service be required. If a question or problem arises which cannot be handled by your VISION FITNESS retailer, please contact us:

VISION FITNESS P.O. Box 280 500 South C.P. Avenue Lake Mills, WI 53551 Ph: 1.800.335.4348 Fax: 1.920.648.3373 www.visionfitness.com

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Table of Contents

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . 4

ASSEMBLY & FOLDING . . . . . . . . . . 7

MOVING & LEVELING . . . . . . . . . . . 8

POWER & SAFETY KEY . . . . . . . . . . 9

TROUBLESHOOTING:

TREADMILL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

HEART RATE MONITOR . . . . . . . . . 42

COMMON QUESTIONS . . . . . . . . . 43

TENSIONING THE BELT . . . . . . . . . 44

HOME WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

FITNESS GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . 47

WEEKLY WORKOUT LOGS . . . . . . . 54

MONTHLY WORKOUT LOGS . . . . . . 56

ALL MODELS

INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

FEEDBACK DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . . . 12

CONSOLE

PROGRAM DETAILS . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

EASY START . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

FEEDBACK DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . . . 26

CHOOSING PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . 27

TARGET HEART RATE TRAINING . . . . 30

CHEST TRANSMITTER . . . . . . . . . . 31

HEART RATE TRAINING PROGRAM . . 33

ENTERING WEIGHT, STARTING . . . . 34

WARM UP MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

COOL DOWN MODE . . . . . . . . . . . 36

FITstrategy

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USER PROFILES . . 38

CONSOLE

T9450HRT

GENERAL

T9250

PROGRAM DETAILS . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

EASY START, PAUSE . . . . . . . . . . . 15

FEEDBACK DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . . . 16

CHOOSING A PROGRAM . . . . . . . . 18

FITstrategy

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USER PROFILES . . 20

CONSOLE

T9350

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T9250 T9350

T9450HRT

LEVELERS

COMPACT FOLDING DESIGN

CONSOLE

T9250 T9350 T9450HRT

FOLDING TREADMILLS

MOTOR

COVER

POWER SWITCH

TRANSPORT

WHEELS

SIDE

RAILS

HANDLEBARS

RUNNING

BELT

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ALL MODELS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical product, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using this exercise product.

To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electrical shock or injury

to persons:

• Use this exercise product for its intended use as described in this Owner’s

Guide. Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer.

• Never drop or insert any object into any opening.

• Do not remove the Treadmill motor covers or roller covers. Service should

be performed only by an authorized VISION FITNESS retailer.

• Never operate this Treadmill if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not

working properly, if it has been damaged, or immersed in water. Return the Treadmill to a retailer for examination and repair.

• Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.

• Do not use outdoors.

• To disconnect, turn the switch to the OFF position, then remove plug from

outlet.

• Never place the power cord under carpeting or place any object on

top of the power cord, which may pinch and damage it.

• Unplug your VISION FITNESS Treadmill before moving it.

CHILDREN

• Keep children off your VISION FITNESS Treadmill at all times.

• When the VISION FITNESS Treadmill is in use, young children and pets

should be kept at least 10 feet away.

WARNING!

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ALL MODELS

OTHER SAFETY TIPS FOR YOUR VISION FITNESS TREADMILL

CAUTION!

: If you experience chest pains, nausea, dizziness or shortness of

breath, stop exercising immediately and consult your physician before continuing.

• Do not wear clothing that might catch on any part of the Treadmill.

• Read this Owner’s Guide before operating this Treadmill.

CLEANING

• Clean with soap and slightly damp cloth only; never use solvents.

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ALL MODELS

WALL POWER TO TREADMILL

This product is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit, and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated below. A temporary adapter such as the one illustrated below may be used to connect this plug to a 2-pole receptacle as shown, if a properly grounded outlet is not available. The temporary adapter should be used only until a properly grounded outlet can be installed by a qualified electrician. The green colored rigid ear, lug, or the like extending from the adapter must be connected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box cover. Whenever the adapter is used, it must be held in place by a metal screw. surge protectors or extension cords should not be used. They do not supply enough electricity to the treadmill and can damage it.

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ALL MODELS

ASSEMBLY

VISION FITNESS recommends this treadmill be assembled and delivered by qualified personnel. If you have elected to assemble this product yourself, for your safety please read and follow each of the steps in the enclosed Assembly Guide. It is recommended, when possible, that assembly be performed by an authorized VISION FITNESS Retailer. If you have any questions regarding any part or function of your Treadmill, contact your Retailer.

FOLDING

To fold your Treadmill in the upright position first make sure the Elevation is set to 0; if it is not, lower the Elevation (if you do not set the Elevation to 0 the Treadmill will not fold and lock). Then simply lift the back end of the Treadmill with both hands and push it up. The Treadmill has a built-in locking mechanism that will automatically engage and click into place when you reach a vertical point.

UNFOLDING

To un-fold your Treadmill from the upright position simply lift the lever on the left side vertical rail. Guide the deck down with both hands until the Treadmill reaches the floor. Do not let go before the deck is resting on the floor.

CAUTION: Our Treadmills are well-

built and heavy, weighing up to 325 lbs.! Use care and additional help if necessary.

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ALL MODELS

PLACEMENT IN YOUR HOME

It is important that you place your Treadmill in a comfortable and inviting room. Your Treadmill is designed to use minimal floor space. Many people will place their Treadmills facing the TV or a picture window. If at all possible, avoid putting your Treadmill in an unfinished basement. To make exercise a desirable daily activity for you, the Treadmill should be in an attractive setting.

NOTE: If you place your treadmill facing out from a wall, you should leave

three to five feet between the wall and the treadmill to ensure safe operation.

LEVELING

The Treadmill should be level for optimum use. Once you have placed the Treadmill where you intend to use it, raise or lower one or both of the adjustable levelers located on the front frame of the Treadmill. A carpenter’s level is recommended. If your Treadmill is not level, the running belt may not track properly. Once you have leveled the Treadmill, lock the levelers in place by tightening the nuts against the frame.

MOVING YOUR VISION FITNESS TREADMILL

Your VISION FITNESS Treadmill has a pair of transport wheels built into the rear frame. To move, fold the Treadmill into the upright position, firmly grasp the frame by the handlebars, then carefully tilt and roll.

CAUTION: Our Treadmills are well-built and heavy, weighing up to

325 lbs.! Use care and additional help if necessary.

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ALL MODELS

POWER

Ensure that your Treadmill is properly connected to a power outlet, then turn on the Power switch, located at the front of the main frame.

SAFETY KEY CLIP & TETHER

Your VISION FITNESS Treadmill will not start unless the Safety Key is inserted into the keyhole in the center of the console case. You should attach the clip end to your clothing. If at any time you need to stop the Treadmill quickly simply pull the Safety Key off the console. This will cut all power to the Treadmill and it will come to a complete stop. To resume your workout, place the Safety Key back in place. This will send you back to the start-up mode.

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T9250

INTRODUCTION TO THE T9250

Simply press the START Button to begin exercising.

PAUSE

Press the STOP Button to pause during your workout.

RESET

Press and hold the STOP Button to reset the Treadmill.

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T9250

T9250 FEEDBACK DISPLAY

SCAN FUNCTION

To scan through the functions during your workout, press the SELECT button. To continuously Scan, press and hold until the console doublebeeps (about 2 seconds). The selected function is displayed when the Function light is on above the word itself

ELEVATION

Shown as a percentage of incline. This Indicates how steeply inclined the running surface is, to simulate running on a hill.

TIME

Shown as (Minutes:Seconds). View the Time elapsed in your workout.

DISTANCE

Shown as miles or kilometers. View Distance traveled during workout.

CALORIES

Shown as estimated accumulated Calories burned during workout.

SPEED

Shown as Miles/Hour or Kilometers/Hour. This Indicates how fast the running surface is moving, to simulate outdoor running.

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T9350

T9350 PROGRAM DETAILS

P1 - MANUAL

Customized workouts; with no default Time.

P2 - INTERVALS • SPEED CHANGES

Improves your strength, speed, and endurance by raising and lowering the Speed throughout your workout to involve both your heart and muscles; Time defaults to 24 minutes.

P3 - WEIGHT LOSS • SPEED CHANGES

Promotes weight loss by raising and lowering your speed level while still keeping you within your fat burning zone; Time defaults to 48 minutes.

P4 - SPEED WALK • ELEVATION & SPEED CHANGE

Promotes weight loss by raising and lowering your elevation level while still keeping you within your fat-burning zone; Time defaults to 32 minutes.

P5 - 5K BACKTRAIL RUN

Improves your cardiovascular training by simulating a 5K run with hills; no preset time with elevation changes.

P6 - 10K LAKESIDE RUN

Improves your endurance training by simulating a 10K run with hills; no preset time with elevation changes.

Programs P2 - P6 have 9 Levels. By having 9 Levels to choose from, you can change the intensity of your workout as your fitness level improves. In general the beginner levels have lower Level numbers and the most advanced levels have higher Level numbers. For example, L9 will be the most advanced workout and L1 will be the beginner Level. If you are not sure what fitness level you are at, you should start out at a lower Level and work up to a comfortable Level.

NOTE: All the programs can provide an aerobic and cardiovascular benefit in

addition to the specific benefits listed.

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T9350

T9350 EASY START

Simply press the START Button to begin exercising in the MANUAL Program.

PAUSE

Press the STOP button to pause during your workout.

RESET

Press and hold the STOP button to reset the Treadmill.

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T9350

T9350 FEEDBACK DISPLAY

SCAN FUNCTION

To scan through the functions during your workout, press the SELECT button. To continuously Scan, press and hold until the console double-beeps (about 2 seconds). The selected function is displayed when the Function light is on above the word itself

TIME

Shown as (Minutes:Seconds). View the Time elapsed in your workout.

DISTANCE

Shown as miles or kilometers. View Distance traveled during workout.

CALORIES

Shown as estimated accumulated Calories burned during workout.

PACE

Shown as Time (Minutes:Seconds) required to travel 1 mile at current Speed.

AVERAGE PACE

Shown as Time (Minutes:Seconds) required to travel 1 mile at Average Speed.

AVERAGE SPEED

Shown as Miles/Hour or Kilometers/Hour. Equals accumulated Distance plus elapsed Time. Corresponds to simulated outdoor walking or running Speed.

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T9350

T9350 FEEDBACK DISPLAY

ELEVATION

Shown as percentage of incline, Elevation is visible in the lefthand LED window. Indicates how steeply inclined the running surface is, to simulate running on a hill.

SPEED

Shown as Miles/Hour, Speed is visible in the right-hand LED window. Indicates how fast the running surface is moving, to simulate outdoor running.

PROFILE

Shown as a graphical representation of the Program you have chosen (Intervals, Weight Loss, etc.). The left-most column of orange LEDs indicates Elevation and corresponds to the main Elevation window. The right-most column of green LEDs indicates Speed and corresponds to the main Speed window.

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T9350

CHOOSING A PROGRAM

Use the Arrow buttons to choose one of the 7 Programs: P1 - MANUAL, P2 - INTERVALS, etc.). Press the SELECT button. See Page 20 for FITstrategy

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Custom User Profiles.

CHOOSING A LEVEL

Use the Arrow buttons to choose one of the 9 Levels; L1 provides the least resistance, L9 the most. Press the SELECT button.

CHOOSING A TIME

After you have chosen a Level, the Time will default, depending on which Program you have chosen, and then flash. You may use this default Time or choose another by using either set of Arrow buttons.

If you are ready to begin exercising press START. Optionally, if you wish to enter your weight, proceed first to the next step.

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T9350

ENTERING YOUR WEIGHT

After you have chosen your workout time you may now enter your Weight. By entering your Weight, the totals for Calories will be adjusted according to your entered Weight.

FINISHING

When your work-out is complete the Speed window will beep and flash three times letting you know that your Program is complete. The Treadmill will return to its starting position and you will be able to use the SELECT button to scan through and check your DISTANCE, CALORIES, AVERAGE SPEED and PACE.

When you are ready to begin exercising press START.

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T9350

ENTER PROGRAM TIME

Enter Time using Arrows, then press the SELECT button to save total workout time.

FITstrategy

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CUSTOM USER PROFILES U1-U5

Design your own Programs by setting the desired Speed and Elevation. All Programs have 12 intervals and a minimum Program Time of 12 minutes. By designing your own Programs you now can control your fitness goals workout-by-workout. This allows you to modify your training based on certain events or milestones you may have set for yourself.

ENTER SEGMENT SPEED

The #1 column will blink. Press Speed Arrows to change the segment column Speed (Speed numeric values changing with red column).

ENTER SEGMENT ELEVATION

Then press the Elevation Arrows to change the segment column Elevation (notice Elevation numeric values changing with orange column).

PROGRAMMING A USER PROFILE

Select U1 thru U5 by pressing Arrows. Press the SELECT button.

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T9350

SAVING SEGMENT DATA

Press the SELECT button to store Speed and Elevation, then proceed to the next column.

NOTE: Repeat entering segment

Speed and segment Elevation until all 12 segments are completed.

ENTERING YOUR WEIGHT

After you have chosen your workout time you may now enter your Weight. By entering your Weight, the totals for Calories will be adjusted according to your entered Weight.

BEGINNING WORKOUT

Begin your exercising in your new FITstrategy

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Custom User Profile by pressing the START button.

NOTE: This Profile will be saved per-

manentally and may be changed by repeating the steps above.

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T9450HRT

T9450HRT PROGRAM DETAILS

P1 - MANUAL

Customized workouts; with no default Time.

P2 - INTERVALS • SPEED CHANGES

Improves your strength, speed, and endurance by raising and lowering the Speed throughout your workout to involve both your heart and muscles; Time defaults to 24 minutes.

P3 - WEIGHT LOSS • SPEED CHANGES

Promotes weight loss by raising and lowering your Speed Level while still keeping you within your fat-burning zone; Time defaults to 48 minutes.

P4 - SPEED WALK • ELEVATION & SPEED CHANGE

Promotes weight loss by raising and lowering your Elevation level while still keeping you within your fat-burning zone; Time defaults to 32 minutes.

P5 - 5K BACKTRAIL RUN

Improves your cardiovascular training by simulating a 5K run with hills; no preset time with Elevation changes.

P6 - 10K LAKESIDE RUN

Improves your endurance training by simulating a 10K run with hills; no preset time with Elevation changes.

P7 - HEART RATE CONTROL

Saves time by making the most of your limited workout time; motivates and encourages you to achieve your fitness goals. Benefits weight loss by maintaining an optimum exercise level to burn fat; Time defaults to 34 minutes.

(continued on next page)

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T9450HRT

T9450HRT PROGRAM DETAILS

Programs P2-P6 have 9 Levels. By having 9 Levels to choose from, you can change the intensity of your workout as your fitness level improves. In general the beginner levels have lower Levels numbers and the most advanced levels have higher Levels numbers. For example, L9 will be the most advanced workout and L1 will be the beginner Level. If you are not sure what fitness level you are at, you should start out at a lower Level and work up to a comfortable Level.

NOTE: All the programs can provide an aerobic and cardiovascular benefit in

addition to the specific benefits listed.

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T9450HRT

T9450 EASY START

Simply press the START Button to begin exercising in the MANUAL Program.

PAUSE

Press the STOP button to pause during your workout.

RESET

Press and hold the STOP button to reset the Treadmill.

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T9450HRT

T9450HRT FEEDBACK DISPLAY

SCAN FUNCTION

To scan through the functions during your workout, press the SELECT button. To continuously scan, press and hold until the console doublebeeps (about 2 seconds). The selected function is displayed when the Function light is on above the word itself.

TIME

Shown as (Minutes:Seconds). View the Time remaining or the Time elapsed in your workout.

DISTANCE

Shown as Miles or Kilometers. View Distance traveled during workout.

CALORIES

Shown as estimated accumulated Calories burned during workout.

HEART RATE

Shown as Beats-per-Minute. You can monitor your Heart Rate at any time during a workout.

AVERAGE SPEED

Shown as Miles/Hour or Kilometers/Hour. Equals accumulated Distance plus elapsed Time. Corresponds to simulated outdoor walking or running Speed.

PACE

Shown as Time (Minutes:Seconds) required to travel 1 mile at current Speed.

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T9450HRT

T9450HRT FEEDBACK DISPLAY

ELEVATION

Shown as percentage of incline, Elevation is visible in the left-hand LED window. Indicates how steeply inclined the running surface is, to simulate running on a hill.

SPEED

Shown as Miles/Hour, Speed is visible in the right-hand LED window. Indicates how fast the running surface is moving, to simulate outdoor running.

PROFILE

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CHOOSING A PROGRAM

Use the Arrow buttons to choose one of the 7 Programs: (P1 - MANUAL, P2 - INTERVALS, etc.). Press SELECT. See Page 38 for FITstrategy

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Custom User Profiles.

CHOOSING A LEVEL

Use the Arrow buttons to choose one of the 9 Levels; L1 provides the least resistance, L9 the most. Press SELECT.

CHOOSING A TIME

After you have chosen a Level, the Time will default, depending on which Program you have chosen, and then flash. You may use this default Time or choose another by using either set of Arrow buttons.

If you are ready to begin exercising press START. Optionally, if you wish to enter your weight, proceed first to the next step.

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ENTERING YOUR WEIGHT

After you have chosen your workout time you may now enter your Weight. By entering your Weight, the totals for Calories will be adjusted according to your entered Weight.

FINISHING

STARTING

When you are ready to begin exercising press START.

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GENERAL HEART RATE TRAINING RECOMMENDATIONS

To use the Heart Rate Training Program, it is important to determine your Target Heart Rate Zone, using the chart below. After determining your Target Zone, you should use the treadmill in MANUAL mode to see if the Target Zone you have selected is correct. This will give you a good base to start your Heart Rate Training. If you feel your Target Zone is too low or too high, keep using the treadmill in the MANUAL mode until you feel comfortable during your workout; then you can begin using the Heart Rate Training Program.

EXERCISE INTENSITY

To reap the most cardiovascular benefits from your workout, it is necessary to exercise within a recommended intensity. The three ways to monitor exercise intensity are Target Heart Rate, Perceived Exertion, and the Talk Test.

TARGET HEART RATE

Target Heart Rate is a percentage of your maximum heart rate. Target Rate will very for each individual, depending on age, current level of conditioning, and personal fitness goals. Exercise heart rate should range from 50 - 90% of the predicted maximum heart rate for most healthy adults. A guideline for Target Heart Rate follows:

50 - 60% Beginning Exercisers or Health Concerns 60 - 75% General Fitness or Weight Loss 75 - 90% Improve Aerobic Capacity or Athletic Performance

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WIRELESS CHEST TRANSMITTER

Prior to wearing the Strap on your chest, moisten the two rubber contact pads with several drops of water and spread about with your fingers.

TRANSMITTER STRAP PLACEMENT

Center the Transmitter Strap just below the breast or pectoral muscles, directly over your sternum with the VISION FITNESS logo facing out. Adjust the elastic strap length to avoid bouncing or sliding.

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RATE OF PERCEIVED EXERTION

Rate of Perceived Exertion (R.P.E.) is one of the easiest ways to monitor exercise intensity. By becoming familiar with the RPE scale, you can continually assess your level of intensity and insure a level of exertion that is comfortable. An increase in exercise intensity is directly related to elevation in exercise heart rate. Consequently RPE can be used alone or together with heart rate when monitoring exercise intensity.

RPE SCALE

0 Nothing at all .5 Very, very weak 1 Very weak 2 Weak 3 Moderate 4 Somewhat strong 5 Strong 6 7 very strong 8 9 10 Very, very, strong Maximal

The recommended RPE range for most people is between 3 (moderate) and 5 (strong). The RPE should be independent of your pace; it is dependent on the feelings caused by the exertion.

TALK TEST

The “Talk Test” is a quick and simple check of exercise intensity. If you have trouble completing a sentence, you are working to hard. You should be able to speak freely without gasping for air.

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CHOOSE THE HRT PROGRAM

Using either set of Arrow buttons select “P7” Heart Rate Program and press the SELECT button.

ENTER TARGET HEART RATE ZONE

Using either set of Arrow buttons, enter your Target Heart Rate and press the SELECT button.

NOTE: The Function Window will

blink and the heart rate LED will be lit to let the user know what their Target Zone is.

T9450HRT HEART RATE TRAINING

HEART RATE CONTROL ELEVATION & SPEED

Program default is 34:00 minutes Enter Target Heart Rate, Time & Weight. The Treadmill has a manual mode warm up until you reach your Target Heart Rate. During the warm up mode, you control both speed and elevation. This does not count for the program time. Once you reach your Target Heart Rate, the Treadmill controls Heart Rate by Speed and Elevation. The speed will be automatically adjusted; first up to 1 MPH greater than the current Target Heart Rate Speed. After the console automatically adjusts your speed up to 1 MPH more than the Target Heart Rate Speed, the elevation will take over and adjust your elevation to keep you in your Target Zone. This will repeat throughout the program.

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CHOOSE TIME

After you have chosen your Target Heart Rate, the Time wil show the program default time of 34:00. You may change the Time, using either set of Arrow buttons. Press the SELECT button to enter your Time.

NOTE: The Minimum Time is

5 minutes. If you are ready to begin exercising, press the START button. Optionally, if you wish to enter your weight, proceed to the next step.

ENTER WEIGHT

Using either set of Arrow buttons, enter your Weight. Press the SELECT button.

BEGIN THE PROGRAM

Press the START button. The console will begin three beep countdown. The belt will begin to move once this countdown is complete.

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WARM-UP MODE

Now the Treadmill is in the MANUAL warm-up mode. The user controls both the speed and elevation to reach their Target Heart Rate plus or minus 5 Beats-per-Minute (BPM). Once a steady Heart Rate is found, the console will beep 3 times and then enter the Heart Rate Training mode.

After the user has reached their target zone, the speed will be adjusted first up to 1 MPH greater than the current target Heart Rate Speed in the program. The speed can always decrease greater than the current speed. After you speed up to 1 MPH more, the elevation will take over and control elevation to keep in zone. This would repeat throughout the program.

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COOL DOWN MODE

After you have completed your timed workout, the console will display “COOL DOWN”. This is to let you know that the program has ended. Now the user is in a manual mode cool down and has control of the Speed and Elevation buttons. This lets the user cool down at their own pace.

COMPLETING YOUR WORKOUT

Once you feel your cool down time is enough, press STOP and the Treadmill will stop.

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NOTES FOR YOUR HEART RATE TRAINING PROGRAM

• If there is no Heart Rate detected, the Treadmill will not speed up or down.

• If the Heart Rate detected is higher than the Target Zone by 10 BPM the console will “beep” 4 times to warn the user.

• If the Heart Rate detected is higher than the Target Zone by 15 BPM, the console will “beep” 4 times, stop, and then continue beeping 4 times again and the same process will repeat 5 times.

• If the user’s Heart Rate is 20 beats over their Target Zone, the Treadmill will “beep” 5 times then Shut Down.

• Once the user is in their Target Zone +/- 5 BPM, the speed will adjust to stay at the current Heart Rate until the last 5 minutes of the program.

NOTE: At all times the speed and elevation keys are operative for the user.

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PROGRAMMING A USER PROFILE

Select U1 thru U5 by pressing Arrows. Press the SELECT button.

ENTER PROGRAM TIME

Enter Time using Arrows, then press the SELECT button to save total workout time.

ENTER SEGMENT SPEED

The #1 column will blink. Press Speed Arrows to change the segment column Speed (Speed numeric values changing with red column).

ENTER SEGMENT ELEVATION

Then press the Elevation Arrows to change the segment column Elevation (notice Elevation numeric values changing with orange column).

FITstrategy

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CUSTOM USER PROFILES U1-U5

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SAVING SEGMENT DATA

Press the SELECT button to store Speed and Elevation, then proceed to the next column.

NOTE: Repeat entering segment

speed and segment elevation until all 12 segments are completed.

ENTERING YOUR WEIGHT

After you have chosen your workout time you may now enter your Weight. By entering your Weight, the totals for Calories will be adjusted according to your entered Weight.

BEGINING WORKOUT

Begin your exercising in your new

FITstrategy

™

Custom User Profile

by pressing the START button.

NOTE: This program will be saved

permanentally and may be changed by repeating the steps above

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GENERAL

TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR TREADMILL

Our Treadmills are designed to be reliable and easy to use. If, however, you have a problem, these troubleshooting steps may indicate the cause.

PROBLEM: The Console does not light up. SOLUTION: Check to make sure the Treadmill is connected to a functioning outlet, and that the Treadmill is turned on.

PROBLEM: The Treadmill’s built-in circuit breaker trips repeatedly, shuttingoff for no apparent reason. SOLUTION: The lubricating wax coating on the deck is wearing down and needs to be replenished; contact your VISION FITNESS retailer.

PROBLEM: The Treadmill shuts off when elevated. SOLUTION: Check to make sure that the power cord is not stretched so tight that when the Treadmill is elevated the cord is pulled out of the wall outlet.

PROBLEM: The running belt does not stay in the center of the Treadmill when you are running on it. SOLUTION: 1) Check to make sure the Treadmill is level. 2) The running belt is loose and needs to be properly tensioned (see Page 44 for proper procedure).

PROBLEM: The belt moves within 1/4” of -- but does not touch -- the side rail. SOLUTION: There is nothing wrong, this is normal and will not cause any damage.

NOTE: If the above steps do not remedy the problem, discontinue use, turn

the power off and contact your VISION FITNESS retailer.

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GENERAL

TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR HEART RATE MONITOR CHEST STRAP

PROBLEM: No pulse reading appears SOLUTION: There may be a poor connection between the contact pads and skin. Remoisten electrodes. SOLUTION: Transmitter is not properly positioned. Reposition the chest strap. SOLUTION: Verify that the distance between transmitter and receiver is not beyond the recommended range of 36 inches.

PROBLEM: There is an erratic pulse rate. SOLUTION: Chest strap is too loose; readjust according to directions.

NOTE: It is possible that heart rate monitors will not function properly on

some people due to a variety of reasons. It may be necessary to experiment with the fit and position of the chest strap. Outside interference sources such as computers, motors, etc. are also a major source of problems for heart rate monitors.

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GENERAL

COMMON TREADMILL QUESTIONS

Q: Are the sounds my Treadmill makes normal? A: All Treadmills make a certain type of thumping noise due to the belt riding over the rollers. This noise will diminish over time, although it might not totally go away. With use, the belt will stretch, causing the belt to ride more smoothly over the rollers. It might appear that one Treadmill is louder another. There are many reasons for this and may not be due to a defect.

Q: Why is the Treadmill I had delivered louder than the one at the store? A: All fitness products seem quieter in a large store showroom because there is generally more background noise than in your home. This is due to many acoustic differences. A number of precautions can be take to reduce noise. For instance, a heavy rubber mat can help reduce reverberation through the floor. And finally, if a fitness product is placed close to a wall, there will more reflected noise.

Q: When should I be worried about a noise? A: As long as the sounds your Treadmill makes are no louder than a normal conversational tone of voice, it is considered normal noise. If your Treadmill is louder than this, you may want to call your service technician. Sometimes an initial diagnosis can be made over the phone.

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TENSIONING THE BELT

If the running belt slips when used, use the supplied 8MMAllen wrench to turn the left and right tension bolts clockwise

/4-turn at a time until the belt

no longer slips.

CENTERING THE BELT

If the running belt is too far to the right side, use the supplied 8MMAllen wrench to turn the right tension bolt clockwise

/4-turn at a time until the belt remains centered during use. If the running belt is too far to the left side, turn the left tension bolt clockwise

/4-turn at a time until the belt remains centered during use.

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LIMITED HOME USE WARRANTY

VISION FITNESS extends the following exclusive, limited warranty, which shall apply only to the use of the device in the home, for residential, non-commercial purposes only. Any other use of the device shall void this warranty.

VISION FITNESS hereby extends the following limited warranties for the following components of the device, for the time period indicated:

FRAME - LIFETIME VISION FITNESS warrants the Frame against defects in workmanship and materials for the life of the product, so long as it remains in the possession of the original owner.

MOTOR - TEN YEARS VISION FITNESS warrants the Motor against defects in workmanship and materials for a period of ten years from the date of original purchase, so long as the device remains in the possession of the original owner.

ELECTRONICS & PARTS - TWO YEARS VISION FITNESS warrants the Electronic components and all original Parts (other than the Motor) against defects in workmanship and materials for a period of two years from the date of original purchase, so long as the device remains in the possession of the original owner.

LABOR - ONE YEAR VISION FITNESS shall cover the Labor cost for the repair of the device for a period of one year from the date of original purchase, so long as the device remains in the possession of the original owner.

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LIMITED HOME USE WARRANTY (continued)

EXCLUSIVE REMEDY

The exclusive remedy for any of the above warranties shall be repair or replacement of defective Parts, or the supply of Labor to cure any defect, provided that Labor shall be limited to one year. All Labor shall be supplied by the local Retailer who sold the Product and the Product must be located within that Retailer’s service area. Products located outside the Retailer’s service area will not be covered by the Labor warranty.

EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS

This warranty applies only to the original owner and is not transferable. This warranty is expressly limited to the repair or replacement of a defective Frame, Electronic component, or defective Part and is the sole remedy of the warranty. The warranty does not cover normal wear and tear, improper assembly or maintenance, or installation of parts or accessories not originally intended or compatible with the Fitness Product as sold. The warranty does not apply to damage or failure due to accident, abuse, corrosion, discoloration of paint or plastic, or neglect. VISION FITNESS shall not be responsible for incidental or consequential damages. Parts and Electronic components reconditioned to As New Condition by VISION FITNESS or its vendors may sometimes be supplied as warranty replacement parts and constitute fulfillment of warranty terms. Any warranty replacement parts shall be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty term.

VISION FITNESS expressly disclaims all other warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to all warranties of fitness for a particular purpose or of merchantability. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and your rights may vary from state to state.

WARRANTY REGISTRATION

Your warranty card must be completed and sent to VISION FITNESS before a warranty claim can be processed. You may also register via our website at www.visionfitness.com. Inside the enclosed warranty card you will find a customer survey. Your care in completing the survey will be of value to us in serving you in the future. Comments and suggestions are always welcome. We are certain you will enjoy your new Treadmill. Thank you for selecting a VISION FITNESS product.

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DEVELOPING A FITNESS PROGRAM

WARM UP

When you exercise you need more oxygen to fuel your muscles. This oxygen is carried to the muscles through blood. The increasing demands of exercise will cause increased breathing rate, heart rate, blood flow and blood temperature. As your blood temperature rises and more oxygen is released, the temperature of your muscles will increase. This allows the muscles to burn calories and create energy for exercise.

A warm-up activity should be a progressive aerobic activity that utilizes the muscles you will be using during your workout. There is no set intensity to warm-up with. A typical warm-up will produce a small amount of perspiration, but not leave you feeling fatigued. Intensity and fitness level will affect the duration of your warm-up, but 5 to 10 minutes is usually recommended.

A gradual warm-up will do the following:

• Produce faster more forceful muscle contractions

• Increase your metabolic rate so oxygen is delivered to the working muscles more quickly

• Leads to efficient calorie burning by increasing your core body temperature

• Prevent injuries by improving the elasticity of your muscles

• Allow you to work out comfortably longer because your energy systems are able to exercise, preventing the buildup of lactic acid in the blood.

• Improves joint range of motion

• Psychologically prepares you for higher intensities by increasing your arousal and focus on exercise

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FLEXIBILITY

Before stretching, take a few minutes to warm-up as stretching a cold muscle can cause injury. When stretching you should start slowly, exhaling as you gently stretch the muscle. Try to hold each stretch for at least 15 to 30 seconds. Don’t bounce when you stretch. Holding a stretch is more effective and less of a risk for injury. Don’t strain or push a muscle too far. If a stretch hurts, ease up.

SEATED TOE TOUCH

Sit on the floor with your legs together and straight out in front of you. Do not lock your knees. Extend your fingers toward your toes exhaling as you go. Hold the stretch for 15 to 30 seconds. Return to the start position and repeat the stretch as necessary.

STANDING QUADRICEPS STRETCH

Using a wall or your Bike to provide balance, grasp your left ankle with your left hand and hold to stretch. Your knee should be pointing to the floor. Hold the stretch for 15 to 30 seconds. Repeat with your right leg and continue to alternate for amount of desired repetitions.

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STANDING CALF STRETCH

Standing about 3 feet from a wall, take one step forward with your left foot. Place your hands on the wall in front of you. Your elbows slightly bent, shoulders, hips, and feet are pointed directly towards the wall. Bend your left leg slowly using the movement to control the amount of stretch in the right calf. Your heels should stay on the ground. Slowly bring yourself back to the starting position and switch legs. Alternate for the amount of desired repetitions.

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EXERCISE GUIDELINES

The American Council of Sports Medicine (A.C.S.M.) recommends the following exercise guidelines, for healthy aerobic activity:

Frequency: Exercise 3 to 5 days each week.

Warm-up: Warm-up 5 to 10 minutes before aerobic activity.

Duration: Maintain your exercise intensity for 20 to 60 minutes.

Cool Down: Gradually decrease the intensity of your workout, then

stretch to cool down during the last 5 to 10 minutes.

NOTE: If weight loss is major goal, participate in your aerobic activity at

least 30 minutes for five or more days each week.

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ACHIEVING YOUR FITNESS GOALS

An important step in developing a long term fitness program is to determine your goals. Is your primary goal for exercising on your VISION FITNESS Product to lose weight? Improve muscle tone? Relieve stress? Prepare for the spring racing schedule? Knowing what your goals are will help you develop a more successful exercise program. Below are some common exercise goals:

•Weight Loss & Maintenance

•Improve Body Shape & Tone

•Increase Energy Level

•Improve Cycling/Cross Sports Performance

•Improve Cardiovascular Endurance

•Stress Reduction

•Improve Sleep Patterns

•Improve muscular strength

If possible try to define your personal goals in precise, measurable terms, and then put your goals in writing. The more specific you can be, the easier it will be to track your progress. If your goals are long term, divide them up into monthly and weekly segments. Longer term goals can lose some of the immediate motivation benefits. Short term goals are easier to achieve. Your VISION FITNESS Product console provides you with several readouts that can be used to record your progress. You can track Distance, Calories or Time. Time is the most important and useful of test functions.

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SAMPLE GOALS:

Goal-setting is a popular motivational technique. It’s important to set goals and reward yourself when initiating a new exercise program because you’re attempting to break current patterns and form a new habit. Whether you use this technique or another, make fitness a priority in your life. You can achieve the ultimate reward to yourself: you can establish the exercise habit! Some sample goals may be:

•To strengthen my heart by exercising 24 minutes three days a week. (Goal Measurement: Exercise Time=72 minutes a week).

•To improve my body’s ability to burn fat by exercising at a low intensity for 48 minutes per day, 5 days a week. (Goal Measurement: Exercise Time=240 minutes per week).

•To burn off work related stress by exercising for 20 minutes a day on work days. (Goal Measurement: Exercise Time=100 minutes per week).

KEEPING AN EXERCISE DAIRY

Photocopy the weekly and annual log sheets on the following pages to make your personal exercise log book. As time goes by you’ll be able to look back with pride at the work you’ve done. As your fitness improves, you can look back and see how far you’ve come.

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