StarTrac FREERUNNER 10-TRx, Owner'S Manual

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WORKOUT SELECTION KEYS AND PROGRAM DEFINITIONS
Manual: Similar to Quick Start, but allows user to enter a time goal and weight for more accurate
calorie measurement
5k Loop: Similar to Quick Start, but is a pre-set distance
Fitness Tests: Provides access to sub-menu to select from one of 7 different fitness test programs:
1. Fitness Test
The Fitness Test is a modified version of the Balke and Ware protocol for maximal VO2 treadmill testing. The
original Balke-Ware protocol is a 20 minute test with a maximum elevation of 20%, the test has been modified
to last 12 minutes with a maximum incline of 12%. This protocol is appropriate for all users but mostly used for
older, deconditioned, or patient groups. During the Fitness Test, treadmill speed remains at a constant 3.4 mph.
Treadmill incline is set at 0% during the first minute, increases to 2% during the second minute, and increases
by 1% per minute for the remainder of the test. During the test you MAY NOT adjust the treadmill speed or
incline, and you MAY NOT pause the program. If your heart rate exceeds 150 BPM for more than one minute, the
test will terminate automatically. Your heart rate results are compared with charted data for your corresponding
age and gender. Test results include your calculated VO2 max. VO2 max is a physiological measurement of a
body’s ability to absorb oxygen and has specific correlation to your fitness level. See “Calculation for VO2 Max”
for more information
2. Firefighter Test
The Firefighter test found in the Star Trac 8 Series Treadmill is based on the Gerkin Protocol developed by Dr.
Richard Gerkin of the Phoenix (Arizona) Fire Department. It is a sub-maximal graded treadmill evaluation used
by many Fire Departments across the United States to assess the condition of the firefighters. The program
operates as follows:
Warm-Up During warm-up, the treadmill runs at 3.0 mph (4.8 kph), 0% incline for 3 minutes.
Stage 1
At 3 minutes, treadmill speed increases gradually to 4.5 mph (7.2 kph). The test begins at 4.5 mph
(7.2 kph). During the test, heart rate is continuously monitored.
Stage 2 After one minute, treadmill incline increases to 2%.
Stage 3
After one minute, treadmill speed increases to 5.0 mph (8.0 kph).
Stages 4
through 11
After every odd minute, treadmill incline increases an additional 2%. After every even minute,
treadmill speed increases by 0.5 mph (0.8 kph). Once the user’s heart rate exceeds the target HR
(85% of maximum), the individual continues the evaluation for an additional 15 seconds. During
this 15 second period, the evaluation remains at the stage where the target HR is exceeded, with
speed or grade unchanged. If the HR does not return to or below the target HR, the evaluation