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Congratulations for purchasing the PROFORM
®
560
HR treadmill. The 560 HR treadmill offers an impres-
sive array of features to help you achieve your fitness
goals in the convenience of your home. From the ad-
vanced console to the cushioned walking platform, the
560 HR treadmill is designed to make each workout
more effective and enjoyable. And when you’re not ex-
ercising, the treadmill can be folded away, taking less
than half the floor space of conventional treadmills.
For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
using the treadmill
. If you have questions after read-
ing this manual, please call our Customer Service
Department at 08457 089 009. To help us assist you,
please note the product model number and serial num-
ber before calling. The model number of the treadmill
is PETL50130. The serial number can be found on a
decal attached to the treadmill (see the front cover of
this manual for the location).
Before reading further, please familiarize yourself with
the parts that are labeled in the drawing below.
Handrail
Latch Knob
Console
Accessory Tray
Key/Clip
Circuit Breaker
On/Off switch
Walking Belt
Foot Rail
Cushioned Walking Platform
BACK
RIGHT SIDE
Rear Roller
Adjustment Bolts
Fan
Handgrip Pulse Sensor
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
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EXERCISE GUIDELINES
The following guidelines will help you to plan your ex-
ercise program. For more detailed exercise informa-
tion, obtain 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 “train-
ing zone.” 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. 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.
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 “aerobic.” 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.
WORKOUT GUIDELINES
Each workout should include the following three parts:
A Warm-up
—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 Exercise
—After warming up, increase
the intensity of your exercise until your pulse is in your
training zone for 20 to 60 minutes. (During the first few
weeks of your exercise program, do not keep your
pulse in your training zone for longer than 20 minutes.)
Breathe regularly and deeply as you exercise—never
hold your breath.
A Cool-down
—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-
exercise 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
to success is to make exercise a regular and enjoyable
part of your everyday life.
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 sensors are not medical devices.
Various factors, including your movement,
may affect the accuracy of heart rate readings.
The sensors are intended only as exercise aids
in determining heart rate trends in general.
