Stairmaster FREERUNNER 5600, Owner'S Manual

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Begin Exercising
7. Lean forward and take running strides without overextending your
legs. The MANUAL program starts at intensity level 3. Adjust the
intensity level up or down as desired.
8. Relax and stand up straight while exercising. Use the handles for
balance. If you do not have the handles engaged, use the console
handlebar for balance.
9. Select an intensity level that allows you to maintain a comfortable
stride. Faster is not always better. Exercise at a level that is consistent
with your fitness level.
Rest Periods
10. You can stop and rest as many times as necessary for up to one
minute for each rest period during all programs. To stop, either press
[STOP] or step off the machine.The console returns to the start screen if
you rest longer than the allotted rest period. Follow the onscreen
prompt to continue your work out after a rest period.
Cool Down
11. When you are finished with your workout, the machine will slow
down and the message “GOAL ATTAINED” will be displayed. You can
cool down on the machine by continuing to step. The console timer
will continue to count up from the selected time to the maximum time,
and the intensity level will default to level 3. For example, if the time
limit was set for 30 minutes and you worked out for 25 minutes, the
cool down period would last for 5 minutes, or until you stepped off the
machine. If no time limit is set, the console will count up to 99, return
to 0, and start counting up again. Press [STOP] to end the cool down.
12. You can also cool down by getting off the machine walking or
stretching for at least five minutes.
BASIC OPERATING PROCEDURES