Sole Fitness F85 User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE
OPERATING YOUR NEW TREADMILL!

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safety Instructions 3
Important Electrical Information 4
Important Operation Instructions 4
Assembly instructions 7
Folding Instructions 13
Transport Instructions 13
Operation of Your New Treadmill 14
Bluetoot ® Connectivity 18
Programmable Features 20
General Maintenance 27
Service C ecklist - Diagnosis Guide 30
Exploded View Diagram 32
Parts List 33
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING - Read all instructions before using t is appliance.
DANGER - To reduce t e risk of electric s ock disconnect your SOLE treadmill from t e electrical
outlet prior to cleaning and/or service work.
WARNING - To reduce t e risk of burns, fire, electric s ock, or injury to persons, install t e
treadmill on a flat level surface wit access to a 1 a 230-volt, 10-amp grounded outlet wit only
t e treadmill plugged into t e circuit.
DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD UNLESS IT IS A 14AWG OR BETTER, WITH ONLY ONE
OUTLET ON THE END: DO NOT ATTEM T TO DISABLE THE GROUNDED LUG BY USING
IM RO ER ADA TERS, OR IN ANY WAY MODIFY THE CORD SET.
A serious s ock or fire azard may result along wit computer malfunctions. See Grounding Instructions, page 3.
Do not operate treadmill on deeply padded, plus or s ag carpet. Damage to bot
carpet and treadmill may result.
Do not block t e rear of t e treadmill. Provide a minimum of 3 1/2 feet clearance
between t e rear of t e treadmill and any fixed object.
Keep c ildren under t e age of 13 away from t is mac ine. T ere are obvious pinc
points and ot er caution areas t at can cause arm.
Keep ands away from all moving parts.
Never operate t e treadmill if it as a damaged cord or plug. If t e treadmill is not
working properly, call your dealer.
Keep t e cord away from eated surfaces.
Do not operate w ere aerosol spray products are being used or w ere oxygen is being
administered. Sparks from t e motor may ignite a ig ly gaseous environment.
Never drop or insert any object into any openings.
Do not use outdoors.
To disconnect, turn all controls to t e off position, remove tet er cord, t en remove t e
plug from t e outlet.
Do not attempt to use your treadmill for any purpose ot er t an for t e purpose it is
intended.
T e pulse sensors are not medical devices. Various factors, including t e user’s
movement, may affect t e accuracy of eart rate readings. T e pulse sensors are
intended only as exercise aids in determining eart rate trends in general.
Use andrails provided; t ey are for your safety.
Wear proper s oes. Hig eels, dress s oes, sandals or bare feet are not suitable for use
on your treadmill. Quality at letic s oes are recommended to avoid leg fatigue.
T is appliance is not intended for use by persons wit reduced p ysical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge.
Before beginning t is or any exercise program, consult a p ysician. T is is especially
important for persons over t e age of 35 or persons wit pre-existing ealt conditions.
Close supervision is necessary w en t is appliance is used by, on, or near c ildren,
invalids, or disabled persons.
Remove tether cord after use to prevent unauthorized treadmill operation.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - THINK SAFETY!

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IMPORTANT ELECTRICAL INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING!
NEVER use a ground fault circuit interrupt (GFCI) wall outlet wit t is treadmill. As wit any
appliance wit a large motor, t e GFCI will trip often. Route t e power cord away from any
moving part of t e treadmill including t e elevation mec anism and transport w eels.
NEVER remove any cover wit out first disconnecting AC power.
If voltage varies by ten percent (10%) or more, t e performance of your treadmill may be
affected. Suc conditions are not covered under your warranty. If you suspect t e voltage is
low, contact your local power company or a licensed electrician for proper testing.
NEVER expose t is treadmill to rain or moisture. T is product is NOT designed for use outdoors,
near a pool or spa, or in any ot er ig umidity environment. T e maximum operating
temperature specification is 40 degrees c, and umidity is 95% non-condensing (no water drops
forming on surfaces).
Circuit Breakers: Some circuit breakers used in omes are not rated for ig inrus currents ,
(ARC fault breakers are one example) t at can occur w en a treadmill is first turned on or even
during use. If your treadmill is tripping t e ouse circuit breaker (even t oug it is t e proper
current rating) but t e circuit breaker on t e treadmill itself does not trip, you will need to replace
t e ome breaker wit a ig inrus type. T is is not a warranty defect. T is is a condition we as a
manufacture ave no ability to control. T is part is available t roug most electrical supply stores.
Examples: Grainger part # 1D237, or available online at www.squared.com part # QO120HM.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This product must be grounded. If t e treadmill s ould malfunction or breakdown, grounding
provides a pat of least resistance for electric current, reducing t e risk of electric s ock. T is
product is equipped wit a cord aving an equipment-grounding plug. T e plug must be
plugged into an appropriate outlet t at is properly installed and grounded in accordance wit all
local codes and ordinances.
DANGER - Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk
of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to
whether the product is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the
product if it will not fit the outlet; have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
T is product is for use on a nominal 230-volt circuit, and as a grounding plug t at looks like
t e plug illustrated below. A temporary adapter t at looks like t e adapter illustrated below
may be used to connect t is plug to a 2-pole receptacle as s own below if a properly grounded
outlet is not available. T e temporary adapter s ould be used only until a properly grounded
outlet, (s own below) can be installed by a qualified electrician. T e green colored rigid ear-
lug, or t e like, extending
from t e adapter, must be
connected to a permanent
ground suc as a properly
grounded outlet box cover.
W enever t e adapter is
used, it must be eld in
place by a metal screw.

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IMPORTANT O ERATION INSTRUCTIONS
NEVER operate t is treadmill wit out reading and completely understanding t e results of
any operational c ange you request from t e computer.
Understand t at c anges in speed and incline do not occur immediately. Set your desired
speed on t e computer console and release t e adjustment key. T e computer will obey t e
command gradually.
NEVER use your treadmill during an electrical storm. Surges may occur in your ouse old
power supply t at could damage treadmill components. Unplug t e treadmill during an
electrical storm as a precaution.
Use caution w ile participating in ot er activities w ile walking on your treadmill; suc as
watc ing television, reading, etc. T ese distractions may cause you to lose balance or stray
from walking in t e center of t e belt; w ic may result in serious injury.
NEVER mount or dismount t e treadmill w ile t e belt is moving. SOLE treadmills start at a
very low speed and it is unnecessary to straddle t e belt during start up. Simply standing on
t e belt during slow acceleration is proper after you ave learned to operate t e unit.
Always old on to a andrail or and bar w ile making control c anges (incline, speed, etc.).
Do not use excessive pressure on console control keys. T ey are precision set to function
properly wit little finger pressure. Pus ing arder is not going to make t e unit go faster or
slower. If you feel t e buttons are not functioning properly wit normal pressure contact
your SOLE dealer.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
A safety tet er cord is provided wit t is unit and s ould be used at all times. It is for your safety
s ould you fall or move too far back on t e tread-belt. Pulling t is safety tet er cord will stop
tread-belt movement.
To Use:
1. Place t e safety key into position on t e console control ead. Your treadmill will not start
and operate wit out t is. Removing t e safety key also secures t e treadmill from unau-
t orized use.
2. Fasten t e plastic clip onto your clot ing securely to assure good olding power.
Note: The clip should be attached securely to make certain it does not come off. Be familiar
with its function and limitations. The treadmill will stop, depending on speed, with a one to two
step coast anytime the safety key is pulled off the console. Use the red Stop switch in normal
operation.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ BEFORE UN ACKING YOUR FOLDING TREADMILL
Serious injury could occur if t is folding treadmill is not unpacked properly.
T ere is a Velcro strap installed around t e treadmill base t at prevents t e treadmill from
unfolding accidentally during s ipping. If t is strap is not removed properly t e treadmill could
spring open unexpectedly and cause injury if someone is standing near t e treadmill w en t e
strap is removed.
To ensure your personal safety during removal of t e s ipping strap please make sure t e
treadmill is positioned flat on t e ground, in t e orientation it would be in if you were using t e
treadmill. Do not turn t e treadmill up on its side w ile removing t e s ipping strap. T is could
cause t e treadmill’s folding mec anism to spring open. If t e end of t e Velcro strap (t at you
need to grab to remove it) appens to be under t e treadmill deck, reac under t e deck to
grab it, but do not tilt t e treadmill up to gain access to t e strap end.
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE CHART
Vacuum Under
Motor Cover &
Check Wiring
(Every Other
Month)
Clean & Inspect eck
for Lubrication
(Every Other Month)
Lubricate eck
(Every 90 hours
or sooner if dry)
Inspect Belt Tracking
(Monthly) Adjust if
necessary
ate

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F85 ASSEMBLY PACK CHECKLIST
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HARDWARE STE 2
#128. M5
Speed Nut Clip (6 pcs)
3
HARDWARE STE 3
#130. 5/16” x 1/2”
Button Head Socket Bolt (8 pcs)
5
HARDWARE STE 5
#113. Ø 10 x 2T
Split Was er (4 pcs)
6
HARDWARE STE 6
#133. 3/8” x 1-3/4” Button Head
Socket Bolt (4 pcs)
#168. 3.5 x 16mm
S eet Metal Screws (6 pcs)

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HARDWARE STE 7
#151. 5/16” x 3/4”
Button Head Socket Bolt (4 pcs) #75. Safety Key
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HARDWARE STE 8
#120. 5 x 16mm
Tapping Screw (6 pcs)
ASSEMBLY TOOLS
#131. Combination M5 Allen Wrenc
& P illips Head Screw Driver
#132. M6 L Allen Wrenc

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F85 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
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ASSEMBLY STE 1
1. Remove t e treadmill from t e carton and position it aside on a smoot , level
floor. T e rear s ould be at least 3’ from any wall. Do not remove t e Velcro
belt until you ave removed t e plastic wrap and Styrofoam from beneat
t e unit. Turning the unit on its side after removing the belt may cause
the unit fold up and cause serious injury!
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ASSEMBLY STE 2
HARDWARE STE 2
#128. M5 Speed Nut
Clip (6 pcs)
1. Install t e six Speed Nut Clips (128) on t e Frame Base left and rig t side.
2. Slide t e lower andlebar covers (63 & 65) onto t e console masts (notice
orientation).
3. Slide t e Frame Base Caps (161 L & 162 R) over t e Uprig t tubes (4 & 5).
Connect t e Lower Computer Cable (51) to t e Middle Computer Cable (50)
on t e rig t side of t e unit.
Before attaching the hardware to Step 3, make sure the cables you just connected don’t
get pinched in between the steel tubing. If they do, this may cause issues that prevent
the treadmill from operating properly.

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ASSEMBLY STE 3 HARDWARE STE 3
#130. 5/16” x 1/2” Button
Head Socket Bolts (8 pcs)
1. Attac t e Uprig t Tubes (4 & 5) onto t e Frame Base (2) wit eig t Button
Head Socket Bolts (130) by using t e Combination M5 Allen Wrenc &
P illips Head Screw Driver (131). Do not tighten the bolts completely
until Step 7 is finished.
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ASSEMBLY STE 4
To complete t is step, it is recommended t at you find somet ing to rest t e
console on at t e appropriate eig t or ave someone old t e console w ile
you connect t e cables
1. Connect t e Speed Adjustment Switc Cable (54) to t e Speed Cable, Upper
(37). Connect t e Incline Adjustment Switc Cable (55) to t e Incline Cable,
Upper (38). Connect t e Computer Cable, Middle (50) and Computer Cable,
Upper (49). Tuck t e excess cable into t e and rail tubing to prevent it from
getting pinc ed.
Before attaching the hardware to Step 5, make sure the cables you just connected don’t
get pinched in between the steel tubing. If they do, this may cause issues that prevent
the treadmill from operating properly.

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5
ASSEMBLY STE 5
HARDWARE STE 5
#133. 3/8” x 1-3/4”
Button Head Socket
Bolts (4 pcs)
#113. Ø 10mm x 2T
Split Was ers (4 pcs)
1. Attac t e Console Assembly (52) onto t e Uprig t Tubes (4 & 5) and
attac wit four Button Head Socket Bolts (133) and four Split Was ers (113).
Tig ten using t e M6 Allen Wrenc (132). Tig ten completely.
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ASSEMBLY STE 6
HARDWARE STE 6
#168. 3.5 x 16mm
S eet Metal
Screws (6 pcs)
1. Attac t e Left (63) and Rig t (65) Lower Handlebar Covers to t e console
wit six S eet Metal Screws (168). Tig ten wit t e Combination M5 Allen
Wrenc & P illips Head Screw Driver (131).

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ASSEMBLY STE 7
HARDWARE STE 7
#151. 5/16” x 3/4”
Button Head Socket
Bolts (4 pcs)
#75. Safety Key
1. Attac t e Support tube (15) between t e uprig t tubes (4 & 5) wit four
Button Head Socket Bolts (151). Tig ten bolts firmly.
2. Place t e Beverage Holder (150) on top of t e Support tube (15) as s own in
t e illustration.
3. Place t e magnet of t e safety key (75) in between t e Start and Stop
buttons (if it isn’t already attac ed). T e treadmill will not function wit out
t is in place.
4. C eck to make sure all bolts and screws are completely tig tened.
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ASSEMBLY STE 8
HARDWARE STE 8
#120. 5 x 16mm
Tapping Screws (6 pcs)
1. Finis tig tening t e button ead bolts (from Step 2 above) t at secure t e
console masts to t e frame.
2. Attac t e Console mast covers (161 & 162) to t e Frame Base (2) wit six
Tapping Screws (120). Tig ten screws using t e Combination M5 Allen
Wrenc & P illips Head Screw Driver (131).

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FOLDING INSTRUCTIONS
Do not attempt to move t e unit unless it is in t e folded and locked position. Be sure t e
power cord is secured to avoid possible damage. Use bot andrails to maneuver t e unit to
t e desired position.
 TO FOLD THE TREADMILL
Make certain t e treadmill is at minimum
incline. Lift t e treadmill running deck
until it is secured by t e locking
telescoping tube assembly in center back
of base.
 TO UNFOLD THE TREADMILL
Apply slig t forward pressure* on t e treadmill
running deck wit one and. Pull down on t e
unlocking lever and slowly lower t e running deck
to t e floor. T e deck will lower unassisted w en it
reac es about waist ig .
 *At t e rear roller area to relieve pressure on t e
locking system.
TRANSPORTATION INSTRUCTIONS
T e treadmill is equipped wit transport w eels t at are engaged w en t e treadmill is folded.
After folding simply roll t e treadmill away.

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OPERATION OF YOUR TREADMILL
GETTING FAMILIAR WITH THE CONTROL ANEL
F85 CONSOLE
GETTING STARTED
F85 CONSOLES
Power t e treadmill on by plugging it into an appropriate wall outlet, t en turn on t e power
switc located at t e front of t e treadmill below t e motor ood. Ensure t at t e Safety Key is
installed, as t e treadmill will not power on wit out it (see assembly step 7 for reference).
W en t e power is turned on, t e boot screen will display Odometer readings for a s ort time,
Total time will s ow ow many ours t e treadmill as been in use and t e Total distance
will s ow ow many miles (or Kilometers if t e treadmill is set to metric readings) t e treadmill
as gone. T e treadmill will t en enter idle mode, w ic is t e starting point for operation.
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QUICK-START OPERATION
1. Attac t e Safety Key to wake display up (if not already on).
2. Press t e Start key to begin belt movement t en adjust to t e desired speed using t e
Speed
▲ ▼
/ keys (console or andgrip). You may also use t e Quick speed keys 2, 3, 4, 5, 7,
9 or 12 to adjust t e speed.
3. To slow tread-belt press and old t e Slow key (console or andgrip) to t e desired speed.
You may also press t e quick speed adjust keys, 2 t roug 12.
4. To stop t e tread-belt press Stop key or pull away Safety Key.
PAUSE/STOP/RESET FEATURE
1. W en t e treadmill is running t e pause feature may be utilized by pressing t e red Stop key
once. T is will slowly decelerate t e tread-belt to a stop. T e incline will go to zero percent.
T e Time, Distance and Calorie readings will old w ile t e unit is in t e pause mode. After
5 minutes t e display will reset and return to t e start up screen.
2. To resume your exercise, w en in Pause mode, press t e Start key. T e speed and incline will
return to t eir previous setting.
Pause is executed w en t e Stop button is pressed once. If t e Stop button is pressed a
second time, t e program will end and a workout summary will be displayed. If t e Stop
button is pressed a t ird time, t e console will return to t e idle mode (start up) screen. If
t e Stop button is eld down for more t an 3 seconds t e console will reset.
INCLINE FEATURE
Incline may be adjusted anytime after belt movement.
Press and old t e Incline▲/▼ keys (console or andgrip) to ac ieve desired level of effort.
You may also c oose a more rapid increase / decrease by selecting desired key, 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 12
and 15 on t e left side of t e console (incline).
T e Incline Window display will indicate incline position as adjustments are made.

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DOT MATRIX CENTER DISPLAY
Eig teen columns of dots, 8 ig for t e F85 indicate
eac segment of a workout. T e dots are only to s ow an
approximate level (speed/incline) of effort. T ey do not
necessarily indicate a specific value only an approximate
percent to compare levels of intensity. In operation, t e
speed/incline dot matrix window will build a profile
“picture” as values are c anged during a workout.
W en t e word “SPEED” is lit above or below t e dot
matrix it indicates t at t e speed profile is being
displayed and w en “INCLINE” is lit t e incline profile is
being displayed.
You may switc t e speed or incline dot matrix profile s own by pressing t e Enter button.
Pressing t e Enter button a second time will switc it back to t e previous profile. Pressing it a
t ird time will automatically alternate t e Speed and Incline profile views.
CALORIE DIS LAY
Displays t e cumulative calories burned at any given time during your workout.
Note: This is only a rough guide used for comparison of different exercise sessions, which cannot be
used for medical purposes.
T ere is an Audio Input Jack ( ) on t e front of t e console and built-in speakers. You may
plug any low-level audio source signal into t is port. Audio sources include MP3, iPod, portable
radio, CD player or even a TV or computer audio signal. T ere is an audio patc cable included
to and also a eadp one jack ( ) for private listening.

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ULSE FEATURE
T e ulse (Heart Rate) Window will display your current eart rate in beats per minute during
t e workout. You must use bot stainless steel sensors on t e front cross bar to displa your pulse
or wear t e wireless c est strap. T e pulse value will display anytime t e upper display is
receiving a pulse signal.
TURNING OFF TREADMILL
1. T e display will automatically turn off – go to sleep - after 30 minutes of inactivity w en in
t e Pause / Stop mode. Almost all power for t e treadmill will be off except for some circuits
t at are needed to detect if any key is pressed, indicating t e console s ould “wake up”.
W en t e console is “asleep” t e treadmill draws very little power, about as muc as your
television w en it is turned off.
2. Removing t e Safety Key is similar to entering “sleep” mode. Turning off t e main power
switc in t e front of t e treadmill will completely remove any power.
**ATTENTION**
Your new console comes configured in an in-store ‘Display Mode’ of operation, w ere t e console
will remain powered on unless t e main power switc is turned off. To exit t e display mode, for
normal operation, press and old t e Stop, Enter and Display keys for 5 seconds; t e display will
s ow: Display mode - On. Use any of t e rogram, Incline or Speed ▲ keys to c ange t e
setting to Off t en press Enter.

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New Sole App to be used in conjunction with select Apple & Android devices!
(Optional)
In order to elp you ac ieve your exercise goals, Sole as added an exciting new feature to all of
our products. Your new exercise mac ine comes equipped wit a Bluetoot ® transceiver t at will
allow it to interact wit selected p ones or tablet computers via t e Sole Fitness App.
Just download t e free Sole Fitness App from t e Apple Store or Google Play, and t en follow t e
instructions in t e App to sync wit your exercise mac ine. T is allows you to view current
workout data in t ree different Display screens on your device. Easily switc back and fort from
t e workout display view to internet/social media/email sites via icons on t e display screen.
W en your workout is finis ed, t e data is automatically saved to t e built-in personal calendar
for future reference.
Our new Sole Fitness App also allows you to sync your workout data wit one of many fitness
cloud sites we support: iHealt , MapMyFitness, Record, MyFitnessPal or Fitbit.
Syncing the App with your exercise machine:
After downloading t e App, make sure Bluetoot ® is enabled on your device, t en click t e icon in
t e top left corner to searc for Sole equipment.
After t e equipment is detected, click Connect. W en t e App and equipment are synced, t e
Bluetoot ® icon on t e equipment’s console will lig t up. You may now start using your new Sole
product!
*Note: Your device will need to be running on a minimum operating system of iOs 7 or Android
4.4 for t e Sole Fitness App to operate properly.

The instructions on the Sole Fitness A (Two
Sole Fitness APP is two-
way control, w ic
incline level
t roug t e APP directly. T e function keys are circled as below.
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The instructions on the Sole Fitness A (Two
-way control)
way control, w ic
means it enables t e user to adjust t eir
t roug t e APP directly. T e function keys are circled as below.
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means it enables t e user to adjust t eir
speed or
t roug t e APP directly. T e function keys are circled as below.

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PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES
T e F85 ave ten built-in programs: one Manual program, five preset profiles, two user defined
programs (U1 & U2) and two Heart Rate programs (HR1 & HR2).
RESET ROGRAMS
Hill
T e Hill program simulates going up and down a ill. T e workload will steadily increase and t en decrease
during t e program.
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Fat Burn
T e Fat Burn program is designed, as t e name implies, to maximize t e burning of fat. T ere are many sc ools
of t oug t on t e best way to burn fat but most experts agree t at a lower exertion level t at stays at a steady
workload is t e best. T e absolute best way to burn fat is to keep your eart rate at around 60% to 70% of its
maximum potential. T is program does not use eart rate but simulates a lower, steady exertion workout.
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Cardio
T e Cardio program is designed to increase your cardiovascular function and endurance. T is is exercise for your
eart and lungs. It will build up your eart muscle and increase blood flow and lung capacity. T is is ac ieved by
incorporating a ig er level of exertion wit slig t fluctuations in work.
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Strength
T e Strength program is designed to increase muscular strengt in your lower body. T is program will steadily
increase in workload to a ig level and forces you to sustain it. T is is designed to strengt en and tone your legs
and glutes (muscles of t e butt).
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Interval
T e Interval program takes you t roug ig levels of intensity followed by periods of low intensity. T is
program increases your endurance by depleting your oxygen level followed by periods of recovery to replenis
oxygen. Your cardiovascular system gets programmed to use oxygen more efficiently t is way. T is program also
forces your body to become more efficient due to spikes in eart rate, between recovery periods. T is aids in
eart rate recovery from intense activities.
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