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Thank you for selecting the PROFORM
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725EX tread-
mill. The 725EX treadmill combines advanced technol-
ogy with innovative design to let you enjoy an excellent
form of cardiovascular exercise in the convenience and
privacy of your home. And when youÕre not exercising,
the unique 725EX can be folded up, requiring less than
half the floor space of other treadmills.
For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
using the treadmill
. If you have additional questions,
please call our Customer Service Department at 0345-
089009. To help us assist you, please note the product
model number and serial number before calling. The
model number of the treadmill is PETL72590. The ser-
ial number can be found on a decal attached to the
treadmill (see the front cover of this manual for the lo-
cation).
Before reading further, please look at the drawing
below and familiarise yourself with the parts that are
labelled.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Handrail
Hand Weight Holder*
Accessory Holder
*Optional hand weights add upper-body exercise to your workouts. To order hand weights, see page 12.
Storage Latch
Pulse
Sensor
Book Holder
Key/Clip
Circuit
Breaker
On/Off Switch
Walking Belt
Cushioned Walking Platform
Front
Wheel
Foot Rails
Rear Roller
Adjustment Bolts
Water Bottle
Holder (Bottle
not included)
RIGHT SIDE
LEFT SIDE
CONDITIONING GUIDELINES
The following guidelines will help you to plan your ex-
ercise program. RememberÑthese are general guide-
lines only. For more detailed exercise information, ob-
tain a reputable book or consult your physician.
EXERCISE INTENSITY
Whether your goal is to burn fat or to strengthen your
cardiovascular system, the key to achieving the
desired results is to exercise with the proper intensity.
The proper intensity level can be found by using your
heart rate as a guide. The chart below shows recom-
mended heart rates for fat burning and aerobic exercise.
To find the proper heart rate for you, first find your age
near the bottom of the chart (ages are rounded off to
the nearest ten years). Next, find the three numbers
above your age. The three numbers define your Òtrain-
ing zone.Ó The lower two numbers are recommended
heart rates for fat burning; the higher number is the
recommended heart rate for aerobic exercise.
To measure your heart rate during exercise, use the
pulse sensor on the handrail. If your heart rate is too
high or too low, adjust the speed and incline of the
treadmill.
Fat Burning
To burn fat effectively, you must exercise at a relatively
low intensity level for a sustained period of time.
During the first few minutes of exercise, your body
uses easily accessible
carbohydrate calories
for en-
ergy. Only after the first few minutes does your body
begin to use stored
fat calories
for energy. If your goal
is to burn fat, adjust the speed and incline of the tread-
mill until your heart rate is near the lowest number in
your training zone. It may also be helpful to use incline
program 2 or 3 or speed program 2 or 3 on the console
(see pages 10 to 12).
For maximum fat burning, adjust the speed and incline
of the treadmill until your heart rate is near the middle
number in your training zone.
Aerobic Exercise
If your goal is to strengthen your cardiovascular sys-
tem, your exercise must be Òaerobic.Ó Aerobic exercise
is activity that requires large amounts of oxygen for
prolonged periods of time. This increases the demand
on the heart to pump blood to the muscles, and on the
lungs to oxygenate the blood. For aerobic exercise,
adjust the speed and incline of the treadmill until your
heart rate is near the highest number in your training
zone. It may also be helpful to use incline program 1 or
speed program 1 (see pages 10 to 12).
WORKOUT GUIDELINES
Each workout should include the following three parts:
A Warm-upÑ
Start each workout with 5 to 10 minutes
of stretching and light exercise. A proper warm-up in-
creases your body temperature, heart rate and circula-
tion in preparation for exercise.
Training Zone ExerciseÑ
After warming up, increase
the intensity of your exercise until your pulse is in your
training zone for 20 to 60 minutes. Note: During the
first few weeks of your exercise program, do not keep
your pulse in your training zone for longer than 20 min-
utes.
A Cool-downÑ
Finish each workout with 5 to 10 min-
utes of stretching to cool down. This will increase the
flexibility of your muscles and will help prevent post-ex-
ercise problems.
Exercise Frequency
To maintain or improve your condition, complete three
workouts each week, with at least one day of rest be-
tween workouts. After a few months, you may com-
plete up to five workouts each week if desired. The key
WARNING:
Before beginning this
or any exercise program, consult your physi-
cian. This is especially important for individu-
als over the age of 35 or individuals with pre-
existing health problems.
The pulse sensor is not a medical device.
Various factors, including your movement,
may affect the accuracy of heart rate readings.
The sensor is intended only as an exercise aid
in determining heart rate trends in general.
