Matrix produces heavy-duty treadmills for commercial use. The extra-large running decks -- 60 inches long and between 20 and 22 inches wide -- are large enough to walk on comfortably, even if you have a very long stride. Most Matrix treadmills have a maximum incline of 15 percent and a maximum belt speed of 12 mph, although the T7x, T7x-01 and T7xe models all have a maximum speed of 15 mph. Maximum user weight capacities range from 350 to 400 lbs., depending on which Matrix model you're using.
Step 1
Grasp the handlebars and step onto the stationary foot rails to either side of the treadmill belt.
Step 2
Press "Manual," then enter your weight when prompted, to start a manual-control workout. Once the belt starts, step onto it and begin walking, then adjust the belt speed with the push-button console controls. If you want to start a manual-control program without entering your weight, press the "Go" or "Quick Start" button. If you'd rather do a preprogrammed workout, press the button that corresponds to the workout you want to do, followed by "Enter" or "Select." Depending on which program you select you may be prompted to input your weight, desired workout length in minutes, age, and the percentage of maximum heart rate you want to work out at. Pressing "Start" or "Go" then begins the workout.
Step 3
Walk or jog slowly for five minutes to warm up. Press the "Incline Up/Down" and "Speed Up/Down" controls to adjust speed and incline as necessary. You can adjust the speed and incline during manual or preprogrammed workouts.
Step 4
Work out at a moderate to vigorous intensity for at least 20 minutes. The American College of Sports Medicine recommends that healthy adults under age 65 should do 30 minutes of moderate cardio five days a week, or 20 minutes of vigorous cardio three days a week.
Step 5
Press the "Cool Down" button to begin an automatic cool down, which lasts between two and five minutes, depending on how long you worked out for. You can also stop the treadmill immediately and completely, in case of emergency, by pressing the "Stop" button.
Tips and Warnings
- Your preprogrammed workout options include 5k Run, Fat Burn, Rolling Hills and Target Heart Rate. If you use the Heart Rate program, you must either hold onto the handgrip heart rate monitors or use a wireless chest strap heart rate monitor continuously throughout the workout. This allows the treadmill to monitor your heart rate and automatically adjust to keep you within the target heart rate zone. Some Matrix treadmill models have a built-in cooling fan; press the "Fan" button to activate it. If you've connected an iPod to the treadmill, press the "iPod" button to shortcut to the iPod control screen.
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