¨
Model No. WLTL22191
Serial No.
USER'S MANUAL
Serial
Number
Decal
QUESTIONS?
As a manufacturer, we are com-
mitted to providing complete
customer satisfaction. If you
have questions, or if there are
missing or damaged parts, we
will guarantee complete satisfac-
tion through direct assistance
from our factory.
TO AVOID UNNECESSARY DE-
LAYS, PLEASE CALL DIRECT TO
OUR TOLL-FREE CUSTOMER
HOT LINE. The trained techni-
cians on our Customer Hot Line
will provide immediate assis-
tance, free of charge to you.
CUSTOMER HOT LINE:
1-800-999-3756
Mon.ÐFri., 6 a.m.Ð6 p.m. MST
CAUTION
Visit our website at
Read all precautions and instruc-
tions in this manual before using
this equipment. Save this man-
ual for future reference.
new products, prizes,
fitness tips, and much more!
14. Never start the treadmill while you are stand-
ing on the walking belt.
raise, lower, or move the treadmill.
20. Do not change the incline of the treadmill by
placing objects under the treadmill.
15. Always hold the handrails while running on
the treadmill. When walking, hold the
handrails or use the included hand weights.
21. When folding or moving the treadmill, make
sure that the storage latch is fully closed.
16. The treadmill is capable of high speeds.
Adjust the speed in small increments to avoid 22. Inspect and tighten all parts of the treadmill
sudden jumps in speed.
regularly.
17. Do not perform exercises with the hand
weights at speeds faster than a walk. Using
weights and not holding the handrails may
compromise your ability to maintain your
balance. Exercises using weights should be
attempted only by experienced users.
23. Never drop or insert any object into any
opening.
24.
DANGER:
Always unplug the power
cord immediately after use, before cleaning
the treadmill, and before performing the main-
tenance and adjustment procedures de-
scribed in this manual. Never remove the
motor hood unless instructed to do so by an
authorized service representative. Servicing
other than the procedures in this manual
should be performed by an authorized service
representative only.
18. Never leave the treadmill unattended while it
is running. Always remove the key and unplug
the power cord when the treadmill is not in
use.
19. Do not attempt to raise, lower, or move the
treadmill until it is properly assembled. (See
ASSEMBLY on page 5, and HOW TO MOVE
THE TREADMILL on page 11.) You must be
able to safely lift 45 pounds (20 kg) in order to
25. This treadmill is intended for in-home use
only. Do not use this treadmill in any commer-
cial, rental, or institutional setting.
WARNING:
Before beginning this or any exercise program, consult your physician. This
is especially important for persons over the age of 35 or persons with pre-existing health problems.
Read all instructions before using. ICON assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property
damage sustained by or through the use of this product.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
The decal shown below has been placed on your treadmill. If the
decal is missing, or if it is not legible, please call our Customer
Service Department, toll-free, to order a free replacement decal
(see ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS on the back cover of
this manual). Apply the decal in the location shown.
Note: The decal is shown at 38% of actual size.
3
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Thank you for selecting the WESLO¨ CADENCE SL15
treadmill. The CADENCE SL15 treadmill combines
advanced technology with innovative design to let you
enjoy an excellent form of cardiovascular exercise in
the convenience and privacy of your home. And when
youÕre not exercising, the unique CADENCE SL15 can
be folded up, requiring less than half the floor space of
other treadmills.
please call our Customer Service Department toll-free
at 1-800-999-3756, Monday through Friday, 6 a.m.
until 6 p.m. Mountain Time (excluding holidays). To
help us assist you, please note the product model
number and serial number before calling. The model
number of the treadmill is WLTL22191. The serial
number can be found on a decal attached to the tread-
mill (see the front cover of this manual for the location).
For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
using the treadmill. If you have additional questions,
Before reading further, please review the drawing
below and familiarize yourself with the labeled parts.
Console (Requires two AA
batteriesÑnot included)
Towel Rack
Hand Weights
Water Bottle
Holder (Bottle
not included)
Accessory Tray
Handrail
Storage Latch
Key/Clip
Handrail
LEFT SIDE
RIGHT SIDE
Walking Belt
Hood
Circuit
Breaker
Foot Rails
Front Wheel
Power Cord
Cushioned Walking
Platform
Incline
Leg
Rear Roller
Adjustment Bolts
4
ASSEMBLY
Assembly requires two persons. Set the treadmill in a cleared area and remove all packing materials; do not
dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed. Note: The underside of the treadmill walking
belt is coated with high-performance lubricant. During shipping, a small amount of lubricant may be transferred to
the top of the walking belt or the shipping carton. This does not affect treadmill performance. If there is lubricant
on top of the walking belt, simply wipe off the lubricant with a soft cloth and a mild, non-abrasive cleaner.
Assembly requires the included allen wrench
adjustable wrench
and your own phillips screwdriver
and
.
Refer to the drawings below to identify the parts used in assembly.
Extension Leg
Screw (34)Ð2
3/4Ó Screw (55)Ð14
Handrail Bolt (15)Ð4
Handrail Washer
(16)Ð4
1. With the help of a second person, carefully raise the
Uprights (14), the Console Base (6), and the Right
Handrail (57), until the treadmill is in the position shown.
Be careful not to pull on the Wire Harness (26).
1
26
6
57
Refer to the inset drawing. Insert one of the Extension
Legs (41) into the treadmill as shown. (Note: It may be
helpful to tip the Uprights [14] in the direction shown by
the arrow as you insert the Extension Leg. Make sure
that the Base Pad [36] is on the bottom of the Extension
Leg.) Attach the Extension Leg with an Extension Leg
Screw (34). Be sure to push on the head of the
Extension Leg Screw while tightening it.
14
14
34
Attach the other Extension Leg (41) in the same way.
41
36
2. Without removing the tape from the Latch (12), attach the
Latch to the left Upright (14) with four 3/4Ó Screws (55).
Make sure that the Screws are tight, but do not over-
tighten them; if the Screws are overtightened, the
Latch will not slide smoothly. After the Latch is at-
tached, remove any visible tape.
2
14
12
Spacer
Springs
Latch
55
Note: The inset drawing shows how the parts of the Latch
(12) fit together.
Bracket
5
3. Cut the indicated plastic tie off the Left Handrail (2).
3
Plastic Tie
2
Position the Left Handrail (2) on the left Upright (14).
Loosely thread a Handrail Bolt (15) with a Handrail
Washer (16) into the lower end of the Left Handrail and
the left Upright. Next, loosely thread a Handrail Bolt (15)
with a Handrail Washer (16) into the upper end of the
Left Handrail and the left Upright. Do not tighten the
Handrail Bolts yet.
15
16
70
14
16
15
47
Attach the Catch (51) and the Catch Spacer (47) to the
left side of the Frame (70) with two 3/4Ó Screws (55). Be
careful not to overtighten the Screws.
55
4
51
4. With the help of a second person, hold the Console Base
(6) and the Right Handrail (57) near the right Upright (14)
as shown. Insert all of the excess Wire Harness (26) into
the Right Handrail and down into the right Upright. Bend
the Wire Harness as shown, if necessary.
6
Bracket
57
Plastic Tie
Cut the plastic tie holding the cage nut in the Handrail (57).
26
14
Next, make sure that the Wire Harness (26) is inside of
the bracket on the Right Handrail (57) and insert the
bracket into the right Upright (14). Make sure that the
Wire Harness is not pinched.
5
15
5. Position the Right Handrail (57) on the right Upright (14).
Loosely thread a Handrail Bolt (15) with a Handrail
Washer (16) into the lower end of the Right Handrail and
the right Upright. Next, loosely thread a Handrail Bolt (15)
with a Handrail Washer (16) into the upper end of the
Right Handrail and the right Upright. Do not tighten the
Handrail Bolts yet.
16
14
57
16
15
6. Attach the Console Base (6) to the Left and Right
Handrails (2, 57) with four 3/4Ó Screws (55).
6
Tighten the four Handrail Bolts (not shown) used in
assembly steps 3 and 5.
57
6
55
7. Back out the three indicated 3/4Ó Screws (55) from the
Console Base (6). Align the holes in the Weight Rack
(58) with the holes in the Console Base. Attach the
Weight Rack with seven 3/4Ó Screws (55) as shown. Be
careful not to overtighten the Screws.
2
55
61
7
61
88
10
88
58
Put the two 1-lb. Weights (88) into the outside slots in the
Weight Rack (58), the two 2-lb. Weights (61) into the next
slots, and the 3-lb. Weights (10) into the inside slots.
8. Make sure that all parts are tightened before you use
the treadmill. Keep the included allen wrench in a se-
cure place. The allen wrench is used to adjust the walk-
ing belt (see page 13). To protect the floor or carpet,
place a mat under the treadmill.
55
6
55
55 (Back out)
6
OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT
THE PERFORMANT LUBETM WALKING BELT
electric shock. This product is equipped with a cord
having an equipment-grounding conductor and a
grounding plug. Plug the power cord into a surge
protector, and plug the surge protector into an ap-
propriate outlet that is properly installed and
grounded in accordance with all local codes and
ordinances.
Your treadmill features a walking belt coated with
PERFORMANT LUBETM, a high-performance lubricant.
IMPORTANT: Never apply silicone spray or other
substances to the walking belt or the walking plat-
form. They will deteriorate the walking belt and
cause excessive wear.
This product is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit,
and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illus-
trated in drawing 1 below. A temporary adapter that
looks like the adapter illustrated in drawing 2 may be
used to connect the surge protector to a 2-pole recep-
tacle as shown in drawing 2 if a properly grounded out-
let is not available.
HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER CORD
DANGER:
Improper connection
of the equipment-grounding conductor can
result in an increased risk of electric shock.
Check with a qualified electrician or service-
man if you are in doubt as to whether the
product is properly grounded. Do not modify
the plug provided with the productÑif it will
not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet in-
stalled by a qualified electrician.
The temporary adapter should be used only until a
properly grounded outlet (drawing 1) can be installed
by a qualified electrician.
The green-colored rigid ear, lug, or the like extending
from the adapter must be connected to a permanent
ground such as a properly grounded outlet box cover.
Whenever the adapter is used it must be held in place
by a metal screw. Some 2-pole receptacle outlet box
covers are not grounded. Contact a qualified elec-
trician to determine if the outlet box cover is
grounded before using an adapter.
Your treadmill, like any other type of sophisticated
electronic equipment, can be seriously damaged by
sudden voltage changes in your homeÕs power.
Voltage surges, spikes, and noise interference can re-
sult from weather conditions or from other appliances
being turned on or off.
To decrease the pos-
sibility of your tread-
1
Grounded Outlet Box
mill being damaged,
always use a surge
protector (not in-
cluded) with your
treadmill.
Treadmill Power Cord
Grounding Pin
Grounding Plug
Grounding Plug
Grounding Pin
Surge protectors are
sold at most hardware
stores and department
stores. Use only a UL-
listed surge protector,
rated at 15 amps, with a
14-gauge cord of five
feet or less in length.
Grounded Outlet
2
Grounded Outlet Box
Adapter
Grounding Pin
Grounding Plug
This product must be
grounded. If it should
malfunction or break
Surge Protector
down, grounding pro-
vides a path of least re-
sistance for electric cur-
rent to reduce the risk of
Lug
Metal Screw
7
DIAGRAM OF THE CONSOLE
Monitor Display
Speed Control
Key
Clip
BATTERY INSTALLATION
CAUTION:Before operating the
console, read the following precautions.
The console requires two "AA" batteries (not in-
cluded). Alkaline batteries are recommended. To in-
stall batteries, first touch the handrail to discharge
any static electricity. Next, open the battery cover as
shown below. Press two batteries into the battery com-
partment, with the negative (Ð) ends of the batteries
touching the springs. Close the battery cover, push up
on the tab, and then push the tab forward as shown.
Be sure that the tab locks into place.
¥ Do not stand on the walking belt when turn-
ing on the power.
¥ Always wear the clip (see the drawing above)
while operating the treadmill. When the key
is removed from the console, the walking
belt will stop.
¥ Adjust the speed in small increments.
Battery Cover
¥ The training zones marked around the speed
control are general guidelines only. See page
14 or more information.
¥ To reduce the possibility of electric shock,
keep the console dry. Avoid spilling liquids
on the console and use only a sealable water
bottle.
Battery
Cover Tab
Handrail
Batteries
STEP-BY-STEP CONSOLE OPERATION
Before operating the console, make sure that the
power cord is properly plugged in. (See HOW TO
PLUG IN THE POWER CORD on page 7.) If there is a
thin sheet of clear plastic on the console, remove it.
Next, step onto the foot rails of the treadmill. Find the
clip attached to the key (see the drawing above) and
slide the clip onto your waistband.
8
Follow the steps below to operate the console.
approximate number of fat calories you have
burned. (See FAT BURNING on page 14.)
Insert the key fully into the power switch.
1
¥ Calories (CALS)ÑThis mode shows the approxi-
mate number of calories you have burned.
Inserting the key will
not turn on the dis-
To reset the display, press the DISPLAY button.
play. The display will
turn on when the DIS-
PLAY button is
Turn off the power
4
pressed or when the
walking belt is started.
Note: If you just installed batteries, the display will
already be on.
To turn off the power, simply wait for about six
minutes. If the walking belt is not moved and the
DISPLAY button is not pressed for six minutes,
the power will turn off automatically in order to
conserve the batteries.
Reset the speed control and start the walking
belt.
2
HOW TO CHANGE THE INCLINE OF THE TREADMILL
Turn the speed
control to the RESET
position. Note: Each
time the walking belt
is stopped, the
speed control must
be turned to the
RESET position be-
To vary the intensity of your exercise, the incline of the
treadmill can be changed. There are three different in-
cline levels. Before changing the incline, remove
the key and unplug the power cord. Next, fold the
treadmill to the storage position (see HOW TO FOLD
THE TREADMILL FOR STORAGE on page 10).
fore the walking belt
can be restarted.
Incline
Pin
Next, slowly turn the speed control until the walk-
ing belt begins to move at slow speed. Carefully
step onto the walking belt and begin exercising.
Change the speed of the walking belt as desired
by turning the speed control.
Incline
Pin
To stop the walking belt, step onto the foot rails
and turn the speed control to the RESET position.
Incline Pin
Right
Incline
Leg
Follow your progress with the monitor display.
3
When the power is
turned on, the con-
sole will scan through
five modes repeatedly.
To change the incline, remove the incline pin from the
right incline leg as shown below.
A flashing mode
arrow will show which
Mode Arrow
Adjust the incline leg to the desired height and fully
reinsert the incline pin. Make sure that the incline pin is
in the ÒlockedÓ position shown in the inset drawing.
mode is currently dis-
played. The modes are described below.
¥ SpeedÑThis mode shows your speed, in miles
per hour.
Adjust the left incline leg in the same manner. Make
sure that both incline pins are inserted from the di-
rection shown.
¥ TimeÑThis mode shows the elapsed time. Note:
If you stop exercising for ten seconds or longer,
the time mode will pause.
CAUTION: Before using the treadmill, make sure
that both incline pins are fully inserted at the same
height. Do not use the treadmill with the incline
pins removed. After you have adjusted the incline
legs, lower the treadmill (see HOW TO LOWER THE
TREADMILL FOR USE on page 11).
¥ Distance (DIST)ÑThis mode shows the total
number of miles you have walked or run.
¥ Fat Calories (F CALS)ÑThis mode shows the
9
HOW TO USE THE HAND WEIGHTS
To exercise your upper body as you walk on the treadmill,
hold the 1-pound weights at your sides or press the weights
above your head. To increase the intensity of your exercise,
use the 2-pound or 3-pound weights. The hand weights can
be stored on the weight rack.
Hand Weight
Weight Rack
WARNING: Do not use the hand weights at speeds
faster than a walk. Using weights and not holding the
handrails may compromise your ability to maintain your
balance. Exercises using weights should be attempted
only by experienced users.
HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL
HOW TO FOLD THE TREADMILL FOR STORAGE
Unplug the power cord. Caution: You must be able to
safely lift 45 pounds (20 kg) in order to raise, lower, or
move the treadmill.
1. Hold the treadmill with your hands in the locations shown
at the right. Caution: To decrease the possibility of in-
jury, bend your legs and keep your back straight. As
you raise the treadmill, make sure to lift with your legs
rather than your back. Raise the treadmill about halfway
to the vertical position.
2. Move your right hand to the position shown at the right,
and hold the treadmill firmly. Raise the treadmill until the
storage latch locks over the catch. Make sure that the
storage latch closes fully over the catch.
To protect the floor or carpet from damage, place a
mat under the treadmill. Keep the treadmill out of di-
rect sunlight. Do not leave the treadmill in the storage
position in temperatures above 85¡ Fahrenheit.
Closed
Storage
Latch
Catch
10
HOW TO MOVE THE TREADMILL
Weight Rack
Before moving the treadmill, convert the treadmill to the stor-
age position as described above. Make sure that the stor-
age latch is closed fully over the catch.
1. Hold the handrails and place one foot on the base as
shown. Do not hold or push on the weight rack or the
weight rack may be damaged.
2. Tilt the treadmill back until it rolls freely on the front wheels.
Carefully move the treadmill to the desired location. Never
move the treadmill without tipping it back. To reduce
the risk of injury, use extreme caution while moving
the treadmill. Do not attempt to move the treadmill
over an uneven surface.
Base
Front Wheels
3. Place one foot on the base, and carefully lower the tread-
mill until it is resting in the storage position.
HOW TO LOWER THE TREADMILL FOR USE
1. Hold the upper end of the treadmill with your right hand as
shown. Using your left hand, slide open the storage latch.
Pivot the treadmill until the catch and the foot rail are past
the storage latch.
Opened
Storage
Latch
Catch
2. Hold the treadmill firmly with both hands, and lower the
treadmill to the floor. To decrease the possibility of in-
jury, bend your legs and keep your back straight.
11
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLE-SHOOTING
Most treadmill problems can be solved by following the steps below. Find the symptom that applies, and
follow the steps listed. If further assistance is needed, please call our Customer Service Department toll-
free at 1-800-999-3756, Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. Mountain Time (excluding holidays).
PROBLEM: The power does not turn on
SOLUTION: a. Make sure that the power cord is plugged into a surge protector, and that the surge protector is
plugged into a properly grounded outlet. (See HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER CORD on page
7.) Use only a UL-listed surge protector, rated at 15 amps, with a 14-gauge cord of five feet or
less in length.
b. After the power cord has been plugged in, make sure that the key is fully inserted into the con-
sole. (See step 1 on page 9.)
c. Check the circuit breaker located on the treadmill
near the power cord. If the switch protrudes as
c
shown, the circuit breaker has tripped. To reset the
circuit breaker, wait for five minutes and then press
the switch back in.
Tripped
Reset
PROBLEM: The power turns off during use
SOLUTION: a. Check the circuit breaker located on the treadmill frame near the power cord (see 1. c. above). If
the circuit breaker has tripped, wait for five minutes and then press the switch back in.
b. Make sure that the power cord is plugged in.
c. Remove the key from the console. Reinsert the key fully into the console. (See step 1 on page 9.)
d. If the treadmill still will not run, please call our Customer Service Department, toll-free.
PROBLEM: The displays of the console do not function properly
SOLUTION: a. Check the batteries in the console. See BATTERY INSTALLATION on page 8. Most problems are
the result of drained batteries.
b. Remove the key from the console and UNPLUG THE
POWER CORD. Remove the screws from the hood.
b
1/8Ó
82
Carefully remove the hood. Locate the Reed Switch
(82) and the Magnet (74) on the left side of the Pulley
(85). Turn the Pulley until the Magnet is aligned with
the Reed Switch. Make sure that the gap between
the Magnet and the Reed Switch is about 1/8Ó. If
necessary, loosen the Reed Switch Screw (60) and
move the Reed Switch slightly. Retighten the Screw.
Re-attach the hood, and run the treadmill for a few
minutes to check for a correct speed reading.
85
74
60
Top
View
12
PROBLEM: The walking belt slows when walked on
SOLUTION: a. Use only a UL-listed surge protector, rated at 15 amps, with a 14-gauge cord of five feet or less in
length.
b. If the walking belt is overtightened, treadmill perfor-
mance may decrease and the walking belt may be
b
2ÓÐ3Ó
permanently damaged. Remove the key and UN-
PLUG THE POWER CORD. Using the allen wrench,
turn both rear roller adjustment bolts counterclock-
wise, 1/4 of a turn. When the walking belt is properly
tightened, you should be able to lift each side of the
walking belt 2 to 3 inches off the walking platform. Be
careful to keep the walking belt centered. Plug in the
power cord, insert the key and run the treadmill for a
few minutes. Repeat until the walking belt is properly
tightened.
Rear Roller Adjustment Bolts
c. If the walking belt still slows when walked on, please call our Customer Service Department toll-
free.
PROBLEM: The walking belt is off-center
SOLUTION: a. If the walking belt has shifted to the left, first remove
the key and UNPLUG THE POWER CORD. Using
the allen wrench, turn the left rear roller adjustment
bolt clockwise, and the right bolt counterclockwise,
1/4 of a turn each. Be careful not to overtighten the
walking belt. Plug in the power cord, insert the key
and run the treadmill for a few minutes. Repeat until
the walking belt is centered.
a
b. If the walking belt has shifted to the right, first remove
the key and UNPLUG THE POWER CORD. Using
the allen wrench, turn the left rear roller adjustment
bolt counterclockwise, and the right bolt clockwise,
1/4 of a turn each. Be careful not to overtighten the
walking belt. Plug in the power cord, insert the key
and run the treadmill for a few minutes. Repeat until
the walking belt is centered.
b
PROBLEM: The walking belt slips when walked on
SOLUTION: a. If the walking belt slips when walked on, first remove
the key and UNPLUG THE POWER CORD. Using
the allen wrench, turn both rear roller adjustment
bolts clockwise, 1/4 of a turn. When the walking belt
is correctly tightened, you should be able to lift each
side of the walking belt 2 to 3 inches off the walking
platform. Be careful to keep the walking belt centered.
Plug in the power cord, insert the key and carefully
walk on the treadmill for a few minutes. Repeat until
the walking belt is properly tightened.
a
13
CONDITIONING GUIDELINES
to FAT BURN to help you maintain the proper intensity
level. (See page 9.)
WARNING:
Before beginning
this or any exercise program, consult your
physician. This is especially important for in-
dividuals over the age of 35 or individuals
with pre-existing health problems.
Aerobic Exercise
If your goal is to strengthen your cardiovascular sys-
tem, your exercise must be Òaerobic.Ó 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 of the treadmill until your heart rate is
near the middle number in your training zone. It may
also be helpful to set the speed control on the console
to AEROBIC to help you maintain the proper intensity
level. (See page 9.)
The following guidelines will help you to plan your ex-
ercise program. RememberÑthese are general guide-
lines only. For more detailed exercise information, ob-
tain 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.
High Performance Athletic Conditioning
If your goal is high performance athletic conditioning,
set the speed control on the console to PERFOR-
MANCE to help you maintain the proper intensity level.
(See page 9.) Note: During the first few weeks of your
exercise program, keep your heart rate near the low
end of your training zone.
HOW TO MEASURE YOUR HEART RATE
To measure your
heart rate, stop exer-
cising and place two
fingers on your wrist
as shown. Take a six-
second heartbeat
count, and multiply
the result by ten to
find your heart rate.
(A six-second count is used because your heart rate
drops quickly when you stop exercising.) If your heart
rate is too high or too low, adjust the speed or incline
of the treadmill accordingly.
To find the proper heart rate for you, first find your age
at the bottom of the chart above (ages are rounded off
to the nearest ten years). Next, find the three numbers
above your age. The three numbers are your Òtraining
zone.Ó The lowest number is the recommended heart
rate for fat burning; the middle number is the recom-
mended heart rate for aerobic exercise; the highest
number is the recommended heart rate for high-perfor-
mance athletic conditioning.
WORKOUT GUIDELINES
Fat Burning
Each workout should include the following three parts:
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 energy. 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 of the treadmill until your heart rate is
near the lowest number in your training zone. It may
also be helpful to set the speed control on the console
Warm-up
Start each workout with 5 to 10 minutes of stretching
and light exercise. A proper warm-up increases your
body temperature, heart rate, and circulation in prepa-
ration for exercise.
14
|