Nautilus T7.16 Owner's Manual - Interval Training Programs

Other manuals for T7.16: Assembly Instructions
Manual is about: Pro Series

Summary of T7.16

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    N a u ti lu s ® c h a n g i n g t h e g a m e i n h ea lt h a n d f i t n e s s ™ be strong. Model t7.16 & t7.18 nautilus ® pro series treadmills owner’s manual model t7.18 model t7.16 t7_16-18_om.Indd 1 11/12/04 3:28:47 pm.

  • Page 2: Introduction

    N a u ti lu s ® in tr o d u c ti o n c ha ng i n g t h e g a m e i n h ea lt h a n d f i t n e s s ™ thank you for purchasing your nautilus ® pro series treadmill. For more than 30 years nautilus ® has been producing the world’s fi nest fi tness equipment used in health clubs and homes around the glob...

  • Page 3: Danger

    N a u ti lu s ® s a fe ty r eq u ir em en ts 1 when using electrical equipment, always follow these basic precautions: important safety instructions the following defi nitions apply to the words “danger” and “warning” found throughout this manual: used to call attention to immediate hazards which, if...

  • Page 4: Installation & Operation

    N a u ti lu s ® in s ta ll a ti o n c ha ng i n g t h e g a m e i n h ea lt h a n d f i t n e s s ™ 2 treadmill power plug receptacles the pro series treadmills have two power plug receptacles allowing you plug in the treadmill from the front or the rear of the machine. The rear power cord receptacl...

  • Page 5: Important

    N a u ti lu s ® o p er a ti o n 3 treadmill magnetic safety stop cord qqqqq important the emergency stop cord should always be in use while on your treadmill. The magnetically activated key is located on the bottom of the display as shown. This magnetic key is an emergency shut off and will abruptly...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    N a u ti lu s ® g et ti n g s ta r te d c ha ng i n g t h e g a m e i n h ea lt h a n d f i t n e s s ™ 4 getting started guidelines for getting on and off the treadmill instruct each user in the following guidelines for getting on and off the treadmill. 1. Magnetic safety cord should be in place on...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    N a u ti lu s ® g et ti n g s ta r te d 5 getting started t7_16-18_om.Indd 5 11/12/04 3:29:51 pm.

  • Page 8: Telemetry Heart Rate

    N a u ti lu s ® h ea r t r a te m o n it o r in g c h a n g i n g t h e g a m e i n h ea lt h a n d f i t n e s s ™ 6 heart rate monitoring helps you monitor your level of exertion by displaying your heart rate during exercise. There are two methods of monitoring heart rate on the pro series treadmi...

  • Page 9: Heart Rate Monitoring

    N a u ti lu s ® h ea r t r a te m o n it o r in g 7 maintaining the transmitter belt clean the chest belt regularly with mild soap and water, then dry thoroughly — residual sweat and moisture keeps the transmitter active and will drain the battery in the transmitter. Do not use abrasives or chemical...

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    N a u ti lu s ® d is p la y d ef in it io n s c ha ng i n g t h e g a m e i n h ea lt h a n d f i t n e s s ™ 8 00:01 00:02 00:03 00:04 treadmill display definitions the following describes the display functions and specifi cations on the pro series treadmills. Incline — the treadmill incline is disp...

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    N a u ti lu s ® d is p la y d ef in it io n s 9 strides per minute — your strides per minute can be an extremely valuable tool to measure the length of your stride and consistency of your stride rate. In general as your speed increases your stride rate increases as your legs are moving faster. Speed...

  • Page 12: Treadmill Key Functions

    N a u ti lu s ® k ey f u n c ti o n s c h a n g i n g t h e g a m e i n h ea lt h a n d f i t n e s s ™ 10 quick start key — this key starts the walking belt with a gradual increase to the default start speed of the workout program selected. You can also use this key to quick-start a workout session...

  • Page 13: Important

    N a u ti lu s ® k ey f u n c ti o n s 11 speed faster & slower key — the treadmill belt speed may be changed at any time during a workout. Pressing the speed down key decreases the belt speed and pressing the speed up key increases the belt speed. The belt speed increases or decreases in increments ...

  • Page 14: My Nautilus

    N a u ti lu s ® m y n a u ti lu s ™ c ha ng i n g t h e g a m e i n h ea lt h a n d f i t n e s s ™ 12 my nautilus™ set up and operation my nautilus ™ member set up to set up a personal my nautilus™ profi le, complete the following steps. 1. Press the my nautilus™ key during standby mode to scroll th...

  • Page 15: My Nautilus

    N a u ti lu s ® m y n a u ti lu s ™ 13 • new workout — this will bring you to the program set up menu and allow you to select a new program for that day’s workout. (weight and age entry will be skipped) entering program set up in this manner also allows you to choose from 3 custom programs for each ...

  • Page 16: Program Overview & Setup

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  • Page 17: Time Goal Program Setup

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  • Page 18: Time Based Program Set Up

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  • Page 19: Interval Training Programs

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  • Page 20: Distance Based Programs

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  • Page 21: Warning!

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  • Page 22: Hrc Weight Loss ( 65% Mhr)

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  • Page 23: Hrc Cardio ( 80% Mhr)

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  • Page 24: Example:

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  • Page 25: Example:

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  • Page 26: Custom Workout Programs

    N a u ti lu s ® c u s to m p ro g r a m s c ha ng i n g t h e g a m e i n h ea lt h a n d f i t n e s s ™ 24 ---- ---- ---- - ---- ---- ---- -- ---- ---- ---- - ---- ---- ---- -- ---- ---- ---- --- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- - ---- ---- ---- ---- - ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---...

  • Page 27: Results Summary

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  • Page 28: Exercise and Health

    N a u ti lu s ® fi tn es s g u id el in es c h a n g i n g t h e g a m e i n h ea lt h a n d f i t n e s s ™ 26 no single fi tness program is suitable for all. All fi tness programs should be designed by fi tness professionals who are trained to tailor the program to the individual goals and fi tness le...

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    N a u ti lu s ® fit n es s g u id el in es 27 your new home fitness program there are many great reasons why home exercise equipment has increased in popularity over the years, but topping the list is convenience. For any fi tness program to be successful, it must be something you will stick to on a ...

  • Page 30: Steps to Getting Started

    N a u ti lu s ® fi tn es s g u id el in es c ha ng i n g t h e g a m e i n h ea lt h a n d f i t n e s s ™ 28 steps to getting started once you have made the commitment to start exercising at home, here are some suggestions that may help you stay motivated. The fi rst step is the most diffi cult. Any ...

  • Page 31: Components of Fitness

    N a u ti lu s ® fit n es s g u id el in es 29 components of fitness over the past 25 years, many people have focused on walking, running, cycling, swimming and other types of aerobic activity as their only means of exercise. However, we have learned that two other components of fi tness are just as i...

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    N a u ti lu s ® fi tn es s g u id el in es c h a n g i n g t h e g a m e i n h ea lt h a n d f i t n e s s ™ 30 muscular strength is training your muscles to remain strong using resistance such as dumbbells, elastic tubing or your body weight. In the past decade, we have learned that building or mai...

  • Page 33: Nutrition

    N a u ti lu s ® fit n es s g u id el in es 31 morning. Or maybe you enjoy it so much that you would be interested in trying the nautilus ® yoga workout video. You can even incorporate stretching into your strength training workouts by stretching the muscles you have used immediately after you have c...

  • Page 34: Monitoring Your Intensity

    N a u ti lu s ® fi tn es s g u id el in es c ha ng i n g t h e g a m e i n h ea lt h a n d f i t n e s s ™ 32 group source or processed foods can be unhealthy in the long run, and should be avoided. Don’t focus too much on any particular meal or snack, but rather on your overall intake of a variety ...

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    N a u ti lu s ® fit n es s g u id el in es 33 when you are fi rst starting out, you should exclusively work in the zone 1 and zone 2 intensities. After a few weeks, you can occasionally incorporate zone 3 and zone 4 intensities for short periods of time. Remember, when you begin to incorporate zone 3...

  • Page 36: Beating The Dropout Odds

    N a u ti lu s ® fi tn es s g u id el in es c h a n g i n g t h e g a m e i n h ea lt h a n d f i t n e s s ™ 34 as you get in better shape, the heart rate number you obtain for each zone will get higher and higher, which means your heart is able to handle higher intensities. Or you may fi nd that you...

  • Page 37: Suggested Reading:

    N a u ti lu s ® fit n es s g u id el in es 35 better you are sleeping. These kinds of additional benefi ts will continue to keep you motivated if you make them just as important to you as weight loss. Additionally, try not to view exercise as punishment. Look at it as an investment in your health. If...

  • Page 38: Management Menu

    N a u ti lu s ® m a n a g em en t m en u c ha ng i n g t h e g a m e i n h ea lt h a n d f i t n e s s ™ 36 management menu management menu to access the management menu, follow the steps below. 1. Press and hold the speed up and speed down keys for three seconds while in standby mode. 2. Treadmill ...

  • Page 39: Cleaning

    N a u ti lu s ® m a in te n a n c e 37 visually inspect and clean the treadmill regularly. Daily visual inspection should include: • inspect the power cord and walking belt for wear. • check the position of the walking belt; be sure it is not rubbing against the frame. The belt should be evenly spac...

  • Page 40: Important

    N a u ti lu s ® m a in te n a n c e c ha ng i n g t h e g a m e i n h ea lt h a n d f i t n e s s ™ 38 2. Test the belt by running on the belt at about 4 mph. Hold the handrail lightly and resist the belt movement with your feet. If walking belt slips, repeat step 1. Walking belt tracking adjustment...

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    N a u ti lu s ® tr o u b le sh o o ti n g 39 troubleshooting troubleshooting if you experience any operational problem with your treadmill, cycle the power by turning the circuit breaker off and then back on; this may eliminate the fault. Treadmill data center the data center is a row of led lights ...

  • Page 42: Time Period

    N a u ti lu s ® w a r r a n ty c ha ng i n g t h e g a m e i n h ea lt h a n d f i t n e s s ™ 40 all nautilus ® exercise products are warranted to the retail purchaser to be free from defects in materials and workmanship. Warranty coverage valid to the original purchaser only and proof of the purch...

  • Page 43: Important Phone Numbers

    N a u ti lu s ® c o n ta c t i n fo r m a ti o n 41 important phone numbers if you need assistance, please have both the serial number of your machine and the date of purchase available when you contact the appropriate nautilus ® offi ce listed below. Offices in the united states: corporate headquart...

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