WARNING!
To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electrical shock
or injury to persons:
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Never use the treadmill before securing the safety tether clip
to your clothing.
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If you experience chest pains, nausea, dizziness, or shortness
of breath, stop exercising immediately and consult your
physician before continuing.
•
Do not wear clothes that might catch on any part of the
treadmill.
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Keep power cord away from heated surfaces.
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Keep children off of treadmill at all times.
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Do not use treadmill outdoors.
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Unplug treadmill before moving it.
•
Do not remove the treadmill motor covers or roller covers.
Service should be performed only by an authorized Horizon
Fitness service provider.
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Treadmill should be plugged into a dedicated 20amp circuit.
CHILDREN
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Keep children off your Treadmill at all times.
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When the Treadmill is in use, young children and pets should
be kept at least 10 feet away.
OTHER SAFETY TIPS FOR YOUR HORIZON 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.
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Read this Owner’s Guide before operating this Treadmill.
CLEANING
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Clean with soap and slightly damp cloth only; never use
solvents.
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EXERCISE GUIDELINES
Always consult your physician before beginning an exercise program.
How Often?
The American Heart Association recommends that you exercise
at least 3 to 4 days per week to maintain cardiovascular fitness.
If you have other goals such as weight or fat loss, you will
achieve your goal faster with more frequent exercise. Whether
it’s 3 days or 6 days, remember that your ultimate goal should
be to make exercise a lifetime habit. Many people are successful
staying with a fitness program if they set aside a specific time of
day to exercise. It doesn’t matter whether it’s in the morning
before your shower, during lunch hour or while watching the
evening news. What’s more important is that it’s a time that
allows you to keep a schedule, and a time when you won’t be
interrupted. If you are to be successful with your fitness pro-
gram, you have to make it a priority in your life. So decide on a
time, pull out your day planner and pencil in your exercise times
for the next month!
How Long?
For aerobic exercise benefits, it’s recommended that you
exercise from between 24 and 32 minutes per session. But start
slowly and gradually increase your exercise times. If you’ve been
sedentary during the past year, it may be a good idea to keep
your exercise times to as little as five minutes initially. Your
body will need time to adjust to the new activity. If your goal is
weight loss, a longer exercise session at lower intensities has
been found to be most effective. A workout time of 48
minutes or more is recommended for best weight loss results.
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