Seven Challenging Preset Programs
Exercise pros know that varying your workouts is an important strategy to reaching your fitness goals. When routines are repeated too frequently, two things tend to happen: 1) Your body may plateau because it becomes too familiar with the program you're following; 2) You may lose enthusiasm for exercising which will delay the achievement of your goals.
With such a wide variety of programs to choose from, you'll look forward to your treadmill workouts. Choose a different program with every session to keep your body and mind refreshed. Each is customizable to meet your own personal fitness level.
P1: Time – Using the incline adjustment buttons, choose the duration of your treadmill workout (default time is 20 minutes). Speed and incline can be adjusted during the entire workout. The speed will start from 2.0 MPH and the incline will start from level 0. Distance and calories will count up from 0 while time counts down from the target.
P2: Distance – Using the incline adjustment buttons, choose the total distance the program will run. Speed and incline can be adjusted during the entire workout. The speed will start from 2.0 MPH and the incline will start from level 0. Time and calories will count up from 0 while distance counts down from the target.
P3: Calories – Using the incline adjustment buttons, indicate the number of calories you wish to burn during the treadmill workout. Speed and incline can be adjusted during the entire workout. The speed will start from 2.0 MPH and the incline will start from level 0. Distance and time will count up from 0 while calories count down from the target.
P4: Heart Rate Control Program – This program consists of a Warm-up, Main Program and Cool Down. The treadmill determines a preset maximum target heart rate based upon your sex, height, weight and age, or you can adjust it to whatever maximum target workout rate you want. (This should be subject to the user's physical condition and determined after consulting with a physician.) Once you start, the program will guide you through a mild warm-up routine, through a powerful workout and through a final cool-down phase for a complete cardio program.
P5: 20-Minute Run – In this intense 20-minute training session, speed gradually increases from a minimum of 5.0 mph to a maximum of 8.1 mph. Adjust the incline for an extra challenge.
P6: 40-Minute Jog – The reduced intensity and longer duration make the 40-minute jog an ideal fat-burning workout. The program begins at a speed of 2.5 mph, culminating in a maximum speed of 6.3 mph. Adjust the incline for that extra sweat.
P7: 60-Minute Walk – Here is another great cardio training program. Over the hour, your walking speed will reach a brisk 5.0 mph pace before a gradual cool-down in the second half. Adjust the incline for extra added fitness benefits.