Maxxus 6.4, Installation & Operating Manual

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Determination of the body mass index
Step 1: Program Selection
After switching on the treadmill, select program F by pressing the P button. “F1” flashes in the display
Step 2: Gender input
The display shows F1. Now enter the user gender by pressing the +/- keys for speed. “1” stands for “male” and
“2” stands for female.
Confirm your entry by pressing the M key.
Step 3: Age requirement
The display shows F2. Enter the user age by pressing the +/- buttons for speed.
Entries up to 99 years are possible. Confirm your entry by pressing the M key.
Step 4: User height
The display shows F3. Now enter the user height by pressing the +/- buttons for speed.
Entries from 100 to 220 centimetres are possible.
Confirm your entry by pressing the M key.
Step 5: User Weight
The display shows F4. Now enter the user weight by pressing the +/- buttons for speed. Entries up to 150 kilo -
grams are possible.
Confirm your entry by pressing the M key.
Step 6: Program start
The display shows “F5” and it flashes “---”. Now hold the hand pulse sensors with both hands for about 10 sec -
onds.
Step 7: End of the program
After successful measurement, the BMI (body mass index) is displayed.
Body Mass Index (BMI)
This value is calculated from the ratio of body weight to height and is used to evaluate the body weight of a per-
son in relation to their height. Please note that the BMI is just a rough guideline because the physique, gender
and individual composition of body fat and muscle tissue are not considered The “ideal” BMI depends on age.
The table shows BMI values for different age groups.
Cockpit
Age BMI
19 - 24 years 19 - 24
25 - 34 years 20 - 25
35 - 44 years 21 - 26
45 - 54 years 22 - 27
55 - 64 years 23 - 28
> 64 years 24 - 29