Simple AND Deluxe TREADMILLS GUIDE OWNER’S
C 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.
Table of Contents DELUXE TREADMILLS OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 MOVING & LEVELING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 TREADMILLS SIMPLE CONSOLE USER ENGINEERING MODE DELUXE . . . . . . 40 AUTO-CALIBRATION DELUXE & USER ENGINEERING MODE SIMPLE . . . . . . . 42 AUTO-CALIBRATION SIMPLE . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 COMMON QUESTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 TROUBLESHOOTING: TREADMILL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 HEART RATE MONITOR . . . . . . . . .
ALL MODELS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This Treadmill is intended for household use only. When using this Treadmill, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using this Treadmill: DANGER – To reduce the risk of electric shock: • Always unplug the Treadmill from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.
ALL MODELS GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This Treadmill must be grounded. If it should malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This Treadmill is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
ALL MODELS OTHER SAFETY TIPS FOR YOUR VISION FITNESS TREADMILL CAUTION – RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS – To avoid injury, stand on the siderails before starting Treadmill. Read Instruction Manual before using. 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.
ALL MODELS ASSEMBLY VISION FITNESS recommends this Treadmill be assembled and delivered by qualified personnel. If you have elected to assemble this Treadmill 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 VISION FITNESS retailer.
ALL MODELS POWER SWITCH 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 MAGNET KEY & CLIP Your VISION FITNESS Treadmill will not start unless the Safety Magnet Key is inserted into the circle in the front of the console. You should attach the clip end to your clothing. If at any time you need to stop the Treadmill quickly, simply pull the Safety Magnet Key off the console.
ALL MODELS QUICK SPEED AND QUICK ELEVATION KEYS 88:88 Use the QUICK SPEED and QUICK ELEVATION keys as an option to increase and decrease the speed and elevation to your desired setting. First press the QUICK SPEED or QUICK ELEVATION key, then press the numbered keys (0-9). QUICK SPEED* Examples of the QUICK SPEED key operation: to change the speed to 4.0 mph/kph, press QUICK SPEED, then 4. To change the speed to 4.5 mph/kph, press QUICK SPEED, then 4, then 5. The Quick Speed keys adjust the speed in 0.
ALL MODELS CONTACT HEART RATE HAND PULSE HEART RATE SENSORS The Contact Hand Pulse Sensors are included on this Treadmill to monitor your heart rate. To use, grasp both of the sensors with a comfortable grip during your workout. The console will display your heart rate. Although your signal will be displayed immediately, it may take the system a few seconds to zero in on your actual heart rate. NOTE: For Heart Rate Training programs, you must use the chest transmitter. See Page 36.
P L AT F O R M CONSOLE HANDLEBARS SIDE RAILS MOTOR COVER RUNNING BELT LEVELERS TRANSPORT WHEELS 9 SIMPLE DELUXE P L AT F O R M T R E A D M I L L
PLATFORM TREADMILLS ONLY MOVING YOUR VISION FITNESS PLATFORM TREADMILL P L AT F O R M Your VISION FITNESS Treadmill has a pair of transport wheels built into the front legs. To move, firmly grasp the back end of the frame, carefully lift and roll. CAUTION: Our Treadmills are well-built and heavy, weighing up to 300 pounds! Use care and additional help if necessary. LEVELING Your Treadmill should be level for optimum use.
CONSOLE FOLDING HANDLEBARS SIDE RAILS RUNNING BELT MOTOR COVER TRANSPORT WHEELS 11 SIMPLE DELUXE FOLDING TREADMILL
FOLDING TREADMILLS ONLY TRANSPORT WHEEL LOCK FOLDING Your folding Treadmill comes with transport wheels on the front and back of the bottom frame that should be locked when the Treadmill is in use. Simply press down on the bottom latch with your foot on all four transport wheels. TRANSPORT WHEEL UNLOCK To move your Treadmill, you will need to unlock the transport wheels. With the Treadmill folded, simply press down the top latch with your foot on all four transport wheels.
FOLDING 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 to 0 (if you do not set the Elevation to 0 the Treadmill will not fold and lock). Next, make sure the four transport wheels are locked. 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.
MOVING YOUR VISION FITNESS FOLDING TREADMILL FOLDING Your VISION FITNESS Treadmill has four transport wheels built into the rear frame. Make sure the transport wheels are unlocked before moving the treadmill. To move, fold the Treadmill into the upright position, firmly grasp the frame by the handlebars, then carefully roll. LEVELING The Treadmill should be level for optimum use. If the Treadmill is on an un-level surface, raise or lower one or both of the adjustable levelers located on the front frame.
INTRODUCTION TO THE SIMPLE TREADMILL Simply press the START key to begin exercising, or you can select a workout time and enter your weight. 88:88 8.8.8 SIMPLE CHOOSING A TIME Use the number keys or either set of arrow keys to select a workout time. Press START to start the workout or ENTER to enter your weight. ENTERING YOUR WEIGHT After selecting your workout time, you may enter your weight. Use the number keys or either set of arrow keys to enter your weight. Press ENTER.
SIMPLE FEEDBACK DISPLAY SCAN FUNCTION To scan through the functions during your workout, press the ENTER key. To continuously scan, press and hold ENTER until the console double-beeps (about two seconds). The selected function is displayed when the function light is on above the word. 8.8.8 SIMPLE 88:88 ELEVATION Shown as a percentage of incline. This indicates how steeply inclined the running surface is to simulate walking/running on a hill. TIME Shown as (Minutes:Seconds).
DELUXE TREADMILL FEATURES USER LOG-IN The DELUXE console has a special feature that allows you to log-in and save all data from your workout. To use this function follow these steps. SET UP INITIAL USER NAME Press ENTER while on start up screen to enter user log-in. To set up the initial user name, use the arrow keys to choose the first letter. When the correct letter is flashing press ENTER to move to the next letter. When all letters are correct press STOP to save the user name.
ADDING A SECOND AND THIRD USER LOG-IN Follow these instructions to add a second and third user log-in. Press ENTER while on the start up screen to enter user log-in. The first log-in name should appear. Next, press and hold the SPEED UP and SPEED DOWN arrows simultaneously for three seconds; the letter furthest to the left will be blinking. DELUXE Next, to add a new user, press and hold the STOP key for three seconds. There will be several beeps.
USER LOG-IN Once more than one user log-in is set up and you want to log-in as a specific user, press ENTER while on the start up screen to enter user log-in. Use the arrow keys to scroll the different user names. Press ENTER to select the user name. ADAM TOTALS ARE DISPLAYED Now your accumulated totals for Time, Distance, and Calories are displayed. Press ENTER to scroll the data. NOTE: New users will have to complete a workout before totals are displayed.
DELUXE TREADMILL PROGRAM DETAILS EASY START Customized workouts; with no default Time. Just press START. SPRINT 8 • ELEVATION & SPEED CHANGES DELUXE SPRINT 8 is an anaerobicallybased interval program. It is effective in recruiting fast twitch muscle fibers and improving athletic performance. Medical research supports that this type of exercise will help combat somatopause, which inflicts adults in middle-age and is signified by weight gain, muscle loss, wrinkled skin, and lack of energy.
DELUXE TREADMILL PROGRAM DETAILS FAT BURNER • SPEED AND ELEVATION CHANGES Promotes fat burning by raising and lowering your speed and elevation level while still keeping you within your fat-burning zone; time defaults to 30 minutes. SPEED INTERVALS • SPEED CHANGES Promotes weight loss by raising and lowering your speed level while still keeping you within your fat-burning zone; time defaults to 30 minutes. PACER DELUXE You race against the console.
HRT PROGRAMS HRT® WEIGHT LOSS (65% OF PREDICTED MAXIMUM HEART RATE) • ELEVATION ONLY Program default is 30 minutes The HRT® WEIGHT LOSS program is designed to maintain HRT WEIGHT LOSS you at 65% of your predicted maximum heart rate. The Treadmill has a three minute warm-up. During the warm-up you will control both speed and elevation.
HRT PROGRAMS HRT® ENDURANCE • SPEED & ELEVATION Program default is 30:00 minutes The Treadmill has a manual mode warm-up until you reach your HRT ENDURANCE 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 now controls your heart rate by speed and elevation. The speed will be automatically adjusted first up to 1 MPH greater or less than the current target heart rate speed.
DELUXE EASY START Simply press the START key to begin exercising in the manual mode. PRESS START PAUSE Press the STOP key to pause during your workout. RESET DELUXE Press and hold the STOP key to reset the Treadmill.
DELUXE FEEDBACK DISPLAY SCAN FUNCTION To scan through the functions during your workout, press the ENTER key. To continuously scan, press and hold ENTER until the console double-beeps (about two seconds). The selected function is displayed when the function name is illuminated in the display. ELEVATION TIME Shown as (Minutes:Seconds). Time will be displayed as elapsed time or time remaining, depending on the program. DISTANCE Shown as miles or kilometers. View Distance traveled during workout.
DELUXE 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 walking/ running on a hill. 2.0 SPEED Shown as Miles/Hour or Kilometers/Hour, Speed is visible in the right-hand LED window. Indicates how fast the running surface is moving to simulate outdoor walking/running. DELUXE 4.
DELUXE FEEDBACK DISPLAY CHOOSING A PROGRAM Use the Program keys to choose a Program or Program category and the arrow keys to scroll through the Programs in each category. Press ENTER. See Page 33 for Heart Rate Training programs, and see Page 38 for Custom programs.
ENTER AGE Use the number keys or either set of arrow keys to enter your age. Press ENTER. Your age is used to determine your predicted maximum heart rate. CHOOSING A LEVEL DELUXE Use the number keys or either set of arrow keys to choose one of the 10 levels (17 for P7-SPRINT 8); L0 provides the least resistance, L10 the most (L17 for SPRINT 8). Press ENTER.
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. Use the number keys or either set of arrow keys to enter your weight. Press ENTER. SET WEIGHT STARTING When you are ready to begin exercising, press START. DELUXE FINISHING When your workout is complete, “END” will appear on the screen.
PACER PROGRAM DETAILS This is a motivational program that allows you to race against the 2.5 3:3 1 4.5 console. You determine the speed of the pacer and the distance of 4 83 0.97 the workout. You control your own speed and elevation throughout the program. The outside dot is the pacer. You are the blinking dot on the inside row of the track. The dot matrix will keep track of your progress. (The dots will move around the dot matrix track for the duration of the program.
CHOOSING PACER SPEED Use the number keys and/or the arrow keys to select the pacer speed. Press ENTER. This will be a consistent speed throughout the workout. PACER SET WEIGHT Set your weight using the number keys or the arrow keys. Press ENTER. By entering your weight, the totals for calories will be adjusted according to your entered weight. SET WEIGHT STARTING DELUXE When you are ready to begin, press START.
USING THE SPRINT 8 PROGRAM The SPRINT 8 program is an anaerobic interval program designed to build muscle, improve speed, and naturally increase the release of Human Growth Hormone (HGH) in your body. Producing HGH through exercise and a proper diet has been shown as an effective way to burn fat and build lean muscle mass according to Phil Campbell, author of Ready, Set, Go! Synergy Fitness. Please go to Mr. Campbell’s website, www.readysetgofitness.
CHOOSE THE HRT® WEIGHT LOSS, HRT® CARDIO & HRT® ENDURANCE Press the HRT® HEART RATE key. Use either set of arrow keys to choose “HRT WEIGHT LOSS”, “HRT CARDIO” or “HRT ENDURANCE. Press ENTER. ENTER AGE Set your age using the number keys or either set of arrow keys. Press ENTER. Your age is used to determine your predicted maximum heart rate.
ENTERING YOUR WEIGHT Enter weight using the number keys or either set of arrow keys. Press ENTER. Press START to begin. After you press START the dot matrix will display a 3,2,1 count down and “beep”. The belt will start after the count down. PROGRAM MODE The Treadmill will continue to adjust your elevation or speed, depending on the program (see program details on pages 22 to 23), to keep you in your target zone. This will repeat throughout the program.
NOTES FOR YOUR HEART RATE TRAINING PROGRAM • If there is no heart rate detected, the Treadmill will not adjust speed or elevation. • If the heart rate detected is higher than the target zone by 10 BPM, the console will “beep” and the screen will display a warning message. • If the heart rate detected is higher than the target zone by 15 BPM, the console will “beep” and display a warning message. This process will repeat until heart rate has been reduced.
WIRELESS CHEST TRANSMITTER Prior to wearing the strap on your chest, moisten the two rubber contact pads with several drops of water and spread with your fingers. TRANSMITTER STRAP PLACEMENT DELUXE Center the Transmitter Strap just below the breast or pectoral muscles, directly over your sternum with the logo facing out. Adjust the elastic strap length to avoid bouncing or sliding.
TARGET HEART RATE Target Heart Rate is a percentage of your maximum heart rate. Target Heart Rate will vary for each individual, depending on age, current level of conditioning, and personal fitness goals. Exercise heart rate should range from 55% to 85% of your maximum heart rate. As a point of reference, we use the predicted maximum heart rate formula of (220 minus age) to determine your heart rate training zone. Please use the following chart to determine your predicted Target Heart Rate.
CUSTOM PROGRAMS 1-5 You can customize your own workout, including the segment time, by creating your own program in 1-5. Customize each of the the 25 segment times in addition to the segment speed and elevation. Follow the steps below to set up your custom program. PROGRAMMING USER PROGRAMS 1-5 Select Custom 1 or Custom 5 using either set of arrow keys. Press ENTER. ENTER AGE Using the number keys or either set of arrow keys, enter your age and press ENTER.
SAVING SEGMENT DATA Press ENTER to store time, speed, and elevation, then proceed to the next column. NOTE: Repeat entering segment time, speed, and segment elevation until all 25 segments are completed or you are content with your current workout. Press STOP. BEGINNING WORKOUT DELUXE Begin exercising in your new custom program by pressing the START button. NOTE: This program will be saved permanently and may be reprogrammed by repeating the steps above and pressing ENTER after entering weight.
USER ENGINEERING MODE (DELUXE Only) Your treadmill offers a User Engineering Mode that can access certain data and help to troubleshoot your treadmill. User Engineering Mode is designed for you to access functions that will not affect important treadmill settings. To access this mode, please hold down SPEED DOWN and ENTER for three seconds while the treadmill is in any state of setting up a program. Press ENTER and the units screen will appear when entering user engineering.
USER ENGINEERING MODE (DELUXE Only, Continued) ACCUMULATED TIME P9 represents accumulated time in hours. To exit, press STOP. This information cannot be modified. ACCUMULATED DISTANCE P10 represents accumulated distance, in either miles or kilometers. To exit, press STOP. This information cannot be modified. PAUSE TIME P14 represents the pause time. The default pause time is five minutes. You can modify the pause time from 20 seconds to 10 minutes.
AUTO-CALIBRATION (DELUXE Only) DO NOT STAND ON THE BELT WHEN PERFORMING THE AUTO-CALIBRATION! When you enter the function, "AUTO" appears on the screen. To begin autocalibration, press START. The Treadmill will run through minimum and maximum speed and maximum incline; this will take three to five minutes. Let the treadmill perform this complete function before exiting the Engineering Mode. Elevation A/D or Elevation in % appears in the left window. PWM value or Speed appears in the right window.
USER ENGINEERING MODE (SIMPLE Only, Continued) UNITS P6 represents units, Metric or English. You can change this configuration for your Treadmill. When you enter P6, the large window shows the model number and the small window shows the units. An even number represents English units (miles/mph), and an odd number represents Metric units (kilometers/kph). You can change the number using the SPEED arrow keys. Press and hold ENTER to save the data.
USER ENGINEERING MODE (SIMPLE Only, Continued) DEFAULT TIME P15 represents the program default time. You can modify this time by using the number keys or the SPEED or ELEVATION arrows. Press and hold ENTER to save the new value. AUTO-CALIBRATION (SIMPLE Only) DO NOT STAND ON THE BELT WHEN PERFORMING THE AUTO CALIBRATION! “AUTO” appears in the data window for the auto-calibration function. To begin auto-calibration, press START. The Treadmill will run through minimum and maximum speed and elevation.
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 than another. There are many reasons for this and may not be due to a defect.
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, shutting off for no apparent reason.
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 the electrode pads. 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.
TENSIONING THE BELT If the running belt slips when used, use the supplied 8mm Allen wrench to turn the left and right tension bolts clockwise 1/4-turn at a time until the belt no longer slips. CENTERING THE BELT GENERAL Run the treadmill at 2.0 mph. If the running belt is too far to the right side, use the supplied 8mm Allen wrench to turn the right tension bolt clockwise 1/4-turn at a time until the belt remains centered during use.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE Following are several tips on taking care of your VISION FITNESS Treadmill. The location of your Treadmill is important in maintaining it properly. Find a location that does not accumulate dust and dirt easily. A clean environment can help to prolong the life and improve the performance of your Treadmill. CLEANING TREADMILL IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, be sure to turn off and unplug the Treadmill. • After each use, wipe the perspiration off the console and Treadmill surfaces.
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.
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.
DEVELOPING A FITNESS PROGRAM By purchasing this piece of VISION FITNESS exercise equipment, you have made a commitment to exercise and now have the convenience of exercising in your own home. Your new equipment offers the flexibility to exercise at whatever time suits you best. It will be easier to maintain a consistent exercise program that will help you achieve your fitness goals.
EXERCISE GUIDELINES WARM-UP A warm-up activity should be a progressive aerobic activity that utilizes the muscles you will be using during the workout. There is no set warm-up intensity. 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 5-10 minutes is usually recommended.
BALANCED FITNESS While cardiovascular exercise has been the primary method of fitness for many programs over the years, it should not be the only method. Strength Training and Flexibility Training have become more popular as exercise has developed.
STRETCHING Flexibility Training is not associated with fitness as often as cardiovascular exercise or Strength Training, even though it is just as important. A good stretching program will help to maintain flexibility of the hips and lower back. A flexible person will be less likely to injure themselves in common activities, such as reaching, twisting and turning, or in uncommon activities such as the annual softball tournament.
STANDING QUADRICEPS STRETCH Using a wall to provide balance, grasp your left ankle with your left hand and hold to stretch. Your knee should be pointing toward the floor. Hold the stretch for 15 to 30 seconds. Repeat with your right leg, and continue to alternate as necessary. STANDING CALF STRETCH GENERAL Standing about three to four feet from the wall, take one step forward with your right foot. Place your hands on the wall in front of you.
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