Stairmaster StepMill SM916 User manual

Owner’s Manual
StepMill®SM 916
001-7198-040510B

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Product Specications ..........................................................................................
Safety Warnings & Labels ....................................................................................
Getting Started........................................................................................................
Guidelines for Getting O and On the StepMill .........................................
Operations ............................. ...................................................................................
Display Denitions and Functions ....................................................................
Key Functions ...........................................................................................................
Programs ........................................................................................................
Workout Program Keypad ...................................................................................
Quick Start Program ...............................................................................................
Manual Program ......................................................................................................
Fat Burner Program ................................................................................................
Calorie Burner Program ........................................................................................
Intervals Program ....................................................................................................
Heart Rate Zone Trainer Program .....................................................................
Workout Program Options ..................................................................................
More Workouts ........................................................................................................
Fit Test Program ......................................................................................................
CPAT Program ..........................................................................................................
WFI Program .............................................................................................................
Calorie Goal ..............................................................................................................
HR Intervals Program ............................................................................................
Random Play Program ..........................................................................................
Custom Intervals Program ..................................................................................
Heart Rate Monitoring...................................................................................
Telemetry Heart Rate ............................................................................................
Maintaining the Transmitter Belt ......................................................................
Heart Rate Priority..........................................................................................
Console Codes................................................................................................
Default and Custom Codes .................................................................................
Machine Status Codes ..........................................................................................
Diagnostic Codes ...................................................................................................
Conguration Codes .............................................................................................
Maintenance ..........................................................................................................
Moving Your Machine ...........................................................................................
Schedule ....................................................................................................................
External Power Supply .........................................................................................
Recycling ....................................................................................................................
Contacting StairMaster..........................................................................................
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Model SM 916
Dimensions: 29” W x 50” L x 81” H
(74 cm x 127 cm x 206 cm)
Unit Weight: 341 lbs ( 155 kg)
Shipping Package Weight: 382 lbs ( 173 kg)
Workout Area: 67” W x 88” L
( 170 cm x 224 cm)
Power Supply:
Use only with Power Supply “Ktec”, Model KSAFF1200250T1M2
Max user weight: 300 lbs ( 136 kg)
CSA Certied for US and Canada (Product bears the c-CSA-us mark).
(Evaluated per ANSI/UL
1647-2004 and CAN/CSA C22.2 No.0-M91 and CSA
22.2 No.68-92)
Meets FCC-Part
15 , Class B.
Meets AS/NZS CISPR
22 (Class B: 2004 ) for Australia and New Zealand (Product bears
C-tick Mark).
Complies with the following EU Directives (Product bears the CE mark).
tMachine Directive:
98/37 /EC
tLow voltage Directive:
73/23/ EEC (Tested per EN 60335-1:2002 )
tEMC Directive:
2004/108 EC (Tested per EN 61000-6-3 AND EN 61000-6-1 )
tRoHS Directive: 2002/95EC
tWEEE Directive: 2002/96EC
Product Specifications

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This icon means a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
Before using this equipment, obey the following warnings:
Important Safety Instructions
If this machine is being used in a commercial setting, end users may not have access to thist
Owner’s Manual. It is the responsibility of the facility to instruct users as to the proper usage of
the equipment, as well as making them aware of potential hazards.
Keep children away from this machine. Watch them closely when near the machine. Movingt
parts that appear dangerous to adults may not appear so to children.
Consult a physician before starting an exercise program. Stop exercising if you feel pain or tightness int
your chest, become short of breath, or feel faint. Contact your doctor before using the machine again.
Examine this machine for loose parts or signs of wear. Pay special attention to the steps. Contactt
StairMaster® Customer Service for repair information. Use only genuine StairMaster®
replacement parts.
Set up and operate your StepMill® on a hard, level surface.t
Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry while exercising.t
Maximum user weight limit: 300 lb. (136 kg). Do not use if you are over this weightt
Stabilize the steps before stepping on them and use caution when stepping o the machine.t
Keep at least 19 inches (50 cm) clear area around the machine. This is the recommended safet
distance for access and passage around and emergency dismounts from the machine.
Warn bystanders to keep a safe distance, at least 3 feet (1 m). Do not allow anyone to toucht
the operator while the machine is in motion.
Do not over exert yourself during exercise. Do not try to exercise with more resistance than yout
can physically handle.
When you use an electrical appliance, basic precautions must always be followed, including the following:
DANGER – To decrease the risk of electric shock always unplug this appliance from the electrical outlet
immediately after use and before cleaning.
To decrease the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons:
An appliance must not be left unattended when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not int
operation and before you put on or remove parts.
Close supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by, on, or near children, invalids, ort
disabled persons.
Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use attachmentst
that are not recommended by the manufacturer.
Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working correctly, if itt
has been dropped or damaged, or fallen into water. Return the appliance to a service center for
examination and repair.
Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.t
Do not drop or put any object into any opening.t
Do not use outdoors.t
To disconnect, turn all controls to the o position, then remove plug from outlet.t
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Read and understand the complete Owner’s manual.
Read and understand all Warnings on this machine.

Before using your product: Find and read all warning labels located on the
StairMaster
®
Commercial Series StepMill SM916, prior to using your product.
®
Be sure to replace any warning label if damaged, illegible, or missing. If you need
replacement labels, call a StairMaster Representative at 1-888-678-2476.
®
Label 1: General exercise warning labels.
Location: Affixed to the lower sides of the mast (see Figure 1).
Label 2: Power caution label.
Location: Affixed to the back of the StepMill
®
machine (see Figure 1).
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SafetyWarning Labels
Figure 1
Caution
Label
Warning
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Note: Throughout this manual, all references to the left or right side and to the front
or back, are made as if you were on the machine, ready to exercise.
Guidelines for getting on and o the StepMill
®
SM916
1. Hold on to the handrails, step onto the staircase, stand up straight and the
steps will rotate slowly.
2. You should see the SELECT WORKOUT message on the display.
3. Select the MANUAL exercise program so you can control the pace of your first
workout and get used to the exercise motion. Press [MANUAL] and then press
[ENTER].
4. The console will prompt you to enter your body weight. Enter your weight in
pounds (or kilograms if the console is set to metric units). Correct entry errors
by pressing [CLEAR] before you press [ENTER].
5. The console will prompt you to enter your step rate. Enter your desired step
rate from 24 (very easy) to 162 (extremely hard). First time users may want
to select a low step rate, for example, 24. Correct entry errors by pressing
[CLEAR] before you press [ENTER].
6. The console will prompt you to enter the workout time in 1-minute increments
between 5 and 99 minutes. Press [1], [0], [ENTER] to exercise for 10 minutes.
After time is entered, the console will display ENJOY WORKOUT and your
program will begin. If you do not start exercising within 30 seconds, the
console will return to the start screen and shut down.
7. When you begin to exercise, the steps will rotate indicating the MANUAL
program is starting at the level you selected during data entry.
8. As you become comfortable with the exercise motion, press [LEVEL:] and
[LEVEL:] to adjust the step rate.
9. Relax, maintain an erect posture, and use handrails for balance. Supporting
your weight (on handrails) while exercising decreases the exercise intensity.
10.Before stepping o the StepMill, have the rotating steps come to a complete
stop. Holding onto the handrails carefully place one foot on the floor and
repeat for the other foot.
Getting Started
To avoid injury, carefully follow the instructions.

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Operation
Understanding the Display and Controls
The SM916 console is a computerized panel used to operate the StepMill SM916
®
display workout data and operational status . Take time to read through and
familiarize yourself with the operation of the StepMill
®
SM 916 , and the location
of all keys, to take full advantage of all of your machine’s workout options.
Display Definitions and Functions
Computer Display and Functions:
TIME The selected workout time is displayed in the upper left
section of the upper display window. In most of the
workouts, the timer will count down, in minutes and
seconds, until the workout is finished or stopped. If (0) is
entered in the (MANUAL) or (HR ZONE TRAINER) workout,
the timer will count up.
INTERVAL TIMER The interval timer is displayed in the lower display, upper
left corner. The interval timer counts down the remaining
time
within each interval.
STEP RATE Pressing thekey increases the workload intensity.
Pressing the key decreases the workload intensity.
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HEART RATE Current Heart Rate (HR), in Beats Per Minute (BPM), is
displayed next to the heart icon on the lower display.
Percentage of Maximum HR -An approximation of maximal HR is calculated
based on the latest American College of Sports Medicine predictive equation as
follows:
Max Heart Rate = 215 – (Age * .75)
Percentage of maximum HR will only be shown in HRC programs.
Example: For a person 40 years of age, max HR is estimated as (215 – (40 (age) *
.75) = 185.
185 BPM would be the approximate maximum HR for a 40-year-old user.
If the user works out at 140 BPM, then 76% (140 / 185 = 76%) will be
displayed in the upper left corner of the lower display area.
This means that the 40-year-old user working at 140 BPM is at 76% of
their maximum HR.
(See the Heart Training programs for more information.)
DISTANCE Provides a cumulative total of the equivalent distance, in
miles (or kilometers if your display is set to metric units),
you have traveled.
CALORIES Provides a current total of the number of calories burned
during a workout.
Note: This number is only an approximation as a user’s
caloric expenditure will vary significantly based on a
person’s age, gender, weight and metabolism.
CALORIES/HOUR Provides the rate at which calories are burned per hour at
the current resistance level and steps per minute.
SPEED Displays the step rate in steps per minute (SPM).
User should consult a physician to determine an appropriate Target Heart
Rate (THR) in which to exercise, based on age, weight and physical
condition. While StairMaster
®
provides some THR ranges, these are only
approximations and should not be viewed as a medical recommendation.
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WATTS During a workout, this statistic displays the power output at
the current RPM and intensity level, displayed in watts (746
watts = 1 hp).
METs MET (multiple of the resting metabolic rate) indicates the
relative energy cost of exercise. While you are sitting
quietly, your body consumes oxygen at the rate of 1 MET or
about 3.5 milliliters per kilogram of body mass per minute.
When you exercise, your body needs more oxygen in order
to function. For example, exercising at 10 METs requires 10
times the resting rate of oxygen consumption, or about 35
milliliters per kilogram per minute. During a workout, the
display shows the current MET level. During the workout
summary, the average MET level is displayed. During your
workout, keeping track of the METs will show you how hard
you are working—the higher the MET level, the harder you
are working.
WORKOUT PROFILE The dot-matrix area of the display shows the actual course
profile of the selected exercise program. The taller the
column, the higher the step rate and/or METs for that
interval. The flashing column shows your current interval.
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Key Functions
Display LOCK / UNLOCK - Statistics Key
During the exercise program, the Display LOCK / UNLOCK key is used to track
workout statistics which are shown in the text line of the display window. When
a workout is started, the display is in an unlocked mode and the various exercise
statistics will scroll in order. Press the [DISPLAY] key once to turn o the scan
feature and show the current statistic in the display window. Press the [DISPLAY]
key a second time and the scan feature will turn back on to scroll through the
dierent statistics.
When in the Display Unlock mode, the console will cycle through the following
statistics in order: Miles, Calories/Hour, Steps/Min, Floors, Watts, METs.
At the completion of a workout, the statistic averages are calculated based on the
accumulation of data during the workout program.

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Operation
QUICK START KEY The Quick Start Key provides an immediate start to a
workout session without having to provide any user
information.
LEVEL (STEPRATE) The exercise Step Rate may be changed at any time during
UP & DOWN KEYS a workout. Pressing thekey increases the step rate
and pressing thekey decreases the step rate. After the
rst press of a Level key, the text line will show the target
step rate. Further presses will increase or decrease the
step rate.
STOP KEY Press the STOP Key any time you want to pause the workout
program for up to 2 minutes. Press the STOP Key a second
time, and the workout statistics will be displayed, then the
console will return to the SELECT WORKOUT prompt.
NUMERIC KEYPAD The numeric keypad is located on the right side of the
(0-9) console. During program setup, this keypad allows you to
quickly enter requested information such as Time, Age,
Intensity Level , Weight and HR.
Enter: The ENTER Key conrms workout selections and
stores the information used by the console to
calculate workout statistics.
Clear: During data entry, the CLEAR Key erases information
from the console memory and backs up to the
previous data entry prompt.

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Programs
Workout Program Keypad
The workout program keypad is located to the left of the display. There are 6
workout program keys, including a More Workouts key with multiple advanced
program options.
While the console is in the SELECT WORKOUT mode, press one of the exercise
program keys to preview the desired workout. After selecting the desired
workout, follow the prompts to enter the required user data for that program.
When entering data, the user can select the standard default values by pressing
[ENTER] at the display prompt without rst typing data. This will set up the
console with the following default data:
STEP RATE : 41
CHR PERCENT : 70
W EI G HT : 176 lbs. (80 kg)
INTENSITY LEVEL : 3
AG E : (HR Zone Trainer program only) 40 years
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Operation
W ORKOUT T IME : The default time in the programmed workouts and Quick
Start is 20 minutes. The Manual and HR Zone Trainer programs do not have a
specied default time. In this program, the console timer will count up to the
maximum time of 99 minutes.
Once you have selected a program, follow the console prompts.
ENTER WEIGHT: Type in your body weight in pounds (or kilograms if your
console is set to metric units).
ENTER STEP RATE: Type in your desired step rate. The StepMill
®
machine has a step rate range of 24 to 162.
ENTER TIME 5-99: Select the workout duration in one minute increments
from 5 to 99.
Your weight, step rate or intensity levels are used to calculate the number of
calories burned for each minute of exercise and the total number of calories
burned for the exercise session.
The Quick Start Program
Provides an immediate start, without having to enter any user information. This
program uses the standard default settings to calculate calories burned during a
workout session.
1. Press the [QUICK START] key. A message, ENJOY WORKOUT is displayed,
the workout begins with exercise statistics accumulating.
2. During the workout:
The step rate may be changed at any time during the workout by pressing
the [Level: UP] key to increase the step rate, or the [Level: DOWN] key to
decrease the step rate. Any changes to the step rate will be displayed in the
current ashing column. The new step rate will continue through the rest of
the workout until changed using the Level keys.
3. Press [STOP] to pause the workout. Press [STOP] again to end the workout.
The workout statistics will be displayed, and then the console will revert back
to the SELECT WORKOUT message.

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Operation
The Manual Program
The Manual Program allows you to control the step rate of the StepMill
®
SM916 during the workout, while accurately calculating exercise statistics
based on your weight. The default step rate is 41 unless changed during the
data entry mode. The workout prole in the display window is divided into 30
equal intervals within the selected workout time. The prole is based on the
MET level, with every 1 MET equating to one vertical bar. MET level is based
on a combination of step rate and time.
1. Press the [MANUAL] key. The message, MANUAL WORKOUT will be
displayed in the text line and the workout prole displayed in the lower
display. Press [ENTER] to accept.
2. The console will display ENTER WEIGHT - LBS (or ENTER WEIGHT - KG if
in Metric mode). Enter your weight using the numeric keypad and press
[ENTER]. Or, press [ENTER] to accept the default value.
3. The console will display STEP RATE. Enter the desired step rate using the
numeric keypad (24 - 162) and press [ENTER]. Or, press [ENTER] to accept
the default value.
4. Next, the console will display ENTER TIME 5 – 99. Enter the desired time
and press [ENTER]. Or, press [ENTER] to select the default time.
If you press [0], then the timer will count-up from 0:00 to the maximum time
of 99:00.
5. The console will display ENJOY WORKOUT and the timer will begin.
The step rate may be changed at any time during the workout by pressing
the [Level: UP] key to increase the step rate, or the [Level: DOWN] key to
decrease the step rate. Any changes to the step rate will be displayed in the
current ashing column. The new step rate will continue through the rest of
the workout until changed using the Level keys.
6. Press [STOP] to pause the workout. Press [Stop] again to end the workout.
The workout statistics will be displayed, and then the console will revert
back to the SELECT WORKOUT message.

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The Fat Burner Program
The Fat Burner program is a 30-interval workout designed with moderate changes
in intensity level designed to stimulate fat store assimilation for users on a weight
control program. The prole in the center display indicates relative intensity. Any
changes to the intensity level will not change the look of the remaining prole;
however, the new intensity level will continue through the rest of the workout.
1. Press the [FAT BURNER] key. The message, FAT BURNER, will be displayed
on the text line with the workout prole displayed in the lower display. Press
[ENTER] to accept.
2. The console will display ENTER WEIGHT - LBS (or ENTER WEIGHT - KG if
in Metric mode). Enter your weight using the numeric keypad and press
[ENTER]. Or, press [ENTER] to accept the default value.
3. The console will display ENTER LEVEL 1-20. Enter the desired intensity level
using the numeric keypad and press [ENTER]. Or, press [ENTER] to accept
the default value.
4. Next, the console will display ENTER TIME 5–99. Enter the desired time and
press [ENTER]. Or, press [ENTER] to select the default time.
5. The console will display ENJOY WORKOUT and the timer will begin.
The intensity level may be changed at any time during the workout by
pressing the [Level: UP] key to increase the resistance, or the [Level: DOWN]
key to decrease the resistance. Any changes to the intensity level will not
change the look of the remaining prole; however, the new intensity level will
continue through the rest of the workout.
6. Press [STOP] to pause the workout. Press [Stop] again to end the workout.
The workout statistics will be displayed, and then the console will revert back
to the SELECT WORKOUT message.
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The Calorie Burner Program
The Calorie Burner program is a 30 interval workout designed for users wanting
to increase their aerobic capacity. The changes of the intensity in the program
are greater than the changes in the Fat Burner program, and are designed
specically to tax the cardiorespiratory system. The prole in the center display
indicates relative intensity. Any changes to the intensity level will not change
the look of the remaining prole; however, the new intensity level will continue
through the rest of the workout.
1. Press the [CALORIE BURNER] key. The message, CALORIE BURNER, will
be displayed on the text line with the workout prole displayed in the lower
display. Press [ENTER] to accept.
2. The console will display ENTER WEIGHT - LBS (or ENTER WEIGHT - KG if
in Metric mode). Enter your weight using the numeric keypad and press
[ENTER]. Or, press [ENTER] to accept the default value.
3. The console will display ENTER LEVEL 1-20. Enter the desired intensity level
using the numeric keypad and press [ENTER]. Or, press [ENTER] to accept
the default value.
4. Next, the console will display ENTER TIME 5-99. Enter the desired time and
press [ENTER]. Or, press [ENTER] to select the default time.
5. The console will display ENJOY WORKOUT and the timer will begin.
The intensity level may be changed at any time during the workout by
pressing the [Level: UP] key to increase the resistance, or the [Level: DOWN]
key to decrease the resistance. Any changes to the intensity level will not
change the look of the remaining prole; however, the new intensity level
will continue through the rest of the workout.
6. Press [STOP] to pause the workout. Press [Stop] again to end the workout.
The workout statistics will be displayed, and then the console will revert
back to the SELECT WORKOUT message.
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The Intervals Program
The Intervals program is an interval workout containing 8 alternating rest
intervals with 7 exercise intervals.
An interval cycle consists of a work phase and a rest phase. You may scale the
rest intensity level and the work intensity level independently–which will be
saved for the remainder of the workout.
1. Press the [INTERVALS] key. The message, INTERVALS, will be displayed on
the text line with the workout prole displayed in the lower display. Press
[ENTER] to accept.
2. The console will display ENTER WEIGHT - LBS (or ENTER WEIGHT - KG if
in Metric mode). Enter your weight using the numeric keypad and press
[ENTER]. Or, press [ENTER] to accept the default value.
3. The console will display ENTER WORK RATE. Enter the desired work rate
level using the numeric keypad and press [ENTER]. Or, press [ENTER] to
accept the default value.
4. The console will display ENTER REST RATE. Enter the desired rest rate level
using the numeric keypad and press (ENTER). Or, press (ENTER) to accept
the default value.
5. Next, the console will display ENTER TIME 5–99. Enter the desired time and
press [ENTER]. Or, press [ENTER] to select the default time.
6. The console will display ENJOY WORKOUT and the timer will begin.
The rate level may be changed at any time during the workout by pressing
the [Level: UP] key to increase the resistance, or the [Level: DOWN] key to
decrease the resistance. Any changes to the rate level will only change the
level in the current rest or work phase.
To change the rate level of the work phase, you must change the intensity
level during a work phase. To change the rate level of the rest phase, you
must change the rate level during a rest phase. Changing the rate level will
not change the look of the remaining prole; however, the new intensity rate
will continue through the rest of the workout.
7. Press [STOP] to pause the workout. Press [STOP] again to end the workout.
The workout statistics will be displayed, and then the console will revert back
to the SELECT WORKOUT message.
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Heart Rate (HR) Zone Trainer Program
The HR Zone Trainer program allows you to exercise at a selected THR by
automatically varying the intensity level (resistance) during the workout. The
default THR is equal to 70% of your maximum HR which is calculated by the
following equation:
Max HR = 215 – (Age * .75). Target HR = Max HR * .7
To choose a dierent THR (between 100 and 180 beats per minute) at any time
during the workout, use the numeric keypad to enter the new THR, followed by
the [ENTER] key.
The HR Zone Trainer program:
1. Use a telemetry HR chest belt. Remember to wet the electrodes underneath
the chest strap. The console must detect a HR signal to allow selection of the
HR Zone Trainer program.
2. Press the [HR ZONE TRAINER] key. The message, HR ZONE TRAINER, will
be displayed on the text line with the workout prole in the lower display.
Press [ENTER] to accept.
3. The console will then display Checking for HR. When the console detects a
valid signal from the HR belt it will then proceed to the next step.
4. The console will display ENTER WEIGHT - LBS (or ENTER WEIGHT - KG if
in Metric mode). Enter your weight using the numeric keypad and press
[ENTER]. Or, press [ENTER] to accept the default value.
5. The console will display ENTER AGE 10 -99. Enter your age using the
numeric keypad and press [ENTER]. Or, press [ENTER] to accept the default
value of 40 years old.
6. The console will display TARGET HR. A suggested THR will be displayed,
based on your the numeric keypad and then press [ENTER]. Or, press
[ENTER] to accept the default value.
7. The console will display ENTER TIME 5-99. Enter the desired time and press
[ENTER]. Or, press [ENTER] to accept the default value.
8. The console will display ENJOY WORKOUT and the timer will
begin.
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The following messages may be displayed during a workout:
9. Press [STOP] to pause the workout. Press [STOP] again to end the
workout. The workout statistics will be displayed, and then the console will
revert back to the SELECT WORKOUT message.
Target Heart Rate
The THR selected by the console is based on age, and is equal to 70% of your
maximum HR which is calculated by the following equation:
Max HR = 215 – (Age * .75)
Target HR = Max HR * .7
If desired, change the THR at this point by using the numeric keypad to enter the
new THR, and then press [ENTER].
During a workout, change to a new THR that is between 100 and 180 beats per
minute at any time by using the numeric keypad to enter the new THR, and then
pressing (ENTER). The intensity level will change automatically to achieve the new
THR.
Options During a Workout
After the message, Enjoy Workout, is displayed, your workout statistics will begin
to accumulate. The exercise statistics include, in order:
tMILES
tCAL/HR
tSTEPS/MIN
tFLOORS
tWATTS
tMETS
Operation
CHECK HR BELT Indicates that the telemetry HR signal has
been missing for the last 30 seconds.
HR BELT NEEDED No telemetry belt signal has been sensed
during the initial setup time.
HR MODE DISABLED No HR signal is allowed due to the set up
option that was chosen. HR monitoring is not
possible. To change HR option, refer to the HR
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Target Heart Rate(in HR Control programs only)
The 20 x 30 brickyard in the lower half of the display will show the exercise prole
of the workout program selected. Each column represents an equal portion of the
total workout and the ashing column will advance across the brickyard as you
progress through your workout.
Changing Step Rate (SR) or Target Heart Rate (THR) during a Workout
During the workout, the SR may be changed at any time during the workout by
pressing the [Level: UP] key to increase the resistance, or the [Level: DOWN] key to
decrease the resistance. The console will display STEP RATE.
In HR Control programs, you can use the numeric keys to change the THR. If the
user presses a numeric key in a HR Control program, then the message line will
display TARGET HR.
Once you enter your desired THR, press [ENTER] to accept, and the console will
gradually change the resistance to move you to the new THR.
Target Heart Rate (THR)
The WORK THR selected by the console is based on age, and is equal to 80% of
your maximum HR which is calculated by the following equation:
Max HR = 215 – (.75 * Age)
Target HR = Max HR * .8
If desired, change the THR at this point by using the numeric keypad to enter the
new THR, and then press [ENTER]. Change to a new THR (between 100 and 180
beats per minute) during a workout by using the numeric keypad to enter the new
THR, and then pressing [ENTER].
The REST THR selected by the console is based on age, and is equal to 65% of your
maximum HR which is calculated by the following equation:
Max HR = 215 – (.75 * Age)
Target HR = Max HR * .65
If desired, change the THR at this point by using the numeric keypad to enter the
new THR, and then press [ENTER].
Pausing Your Workout
The program automatically enters the PAUSE state from a workout when the STOP
key is pressed. The workout will be suspended, and the program will display the
following alternating messages every 3 seconds for up to 2 minutes: WORKOUT
PAUSED. PRESS STOP OR START.
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When the program enters a PAUSE state, the interval timer begins to count down
from 2 minutes to show you the time remaining in the pause condition.
To exit the PAUSE state:
tAt the end of the two minutes count down, the current workout ends, the
accumulated exercise statistics are scrolled, and the program returns to the
opening message.
tIf the user presses [STOP], then the program ends, the accumulated exercise
statistics are scrolled, and the program returns to the opening message.
tIf the user presses the [QUICK START] key, then the workout proceeds from
where it was suspended.
End of Your Workout
The program is at the end of the workout when the workout time is completed, or
from the PAUSE state when the [STOP] key is pressed. At this point, each workout
statistic is scrolled with averages calculated and displayed for TIME, DISTANCE,
CAL, Ave CAL/HR, Ave STEPS/MIN, FLOORS, Ave WATTS, Ave METS.
After the statistics are scrolled, the program returns to the opening message. If
you want to replay the exercise statistics, press the Display LOCK/UNLOCK key, and
each exercise statistic will be scrolled once for 3 seconds.
More Workouts
Press the More Workouts key for several advanced program options outlined
below. Press the LEVEL UP or DOWN keys to scroll through the MORE WORKOUTS
program options. Press ENTER when desired program is displayed.
The Fit Test Program
Understanding Sub-maximal Exercise Testing
Before using the StairMaster® St epM ill® SM916 for sub-maximal exercise testing,
it should be noted that all sub-maximal tests make several assumptions:
tThat a steady-state HR is obtained for each exercise workload.
tThat a linear relationship exists between HR, oxygen uptake and workload.
tThat the maximal HR for a given age is uniform.
tThat the mechanical eciency of the physical activity performed (i.e. oxygen
uptake at a given workload) is the same for everyone.
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