Cardiovascular Fitness Procedures Manual

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4.4.4 Demonstrating and Explaining How to Walk on a Treadmill


Exhibit 4-27. Demonstrate and explain how to walk on a treadmill

„ When the heart rate and blood data are captured, the ISIS system displays a second
visual message: ‘Demonstrate and explain how to walk on a treadmill.’

„ Press “Start Belt” and increase the speed of the treadmill to 2.0 mph.

„ Explain the procedures step-by-step as you demonstrate.

„ Straddle the belt and hold onto the handrail with both hands.

„ Tell them to ‘paw’ the belt with one foot to get a feel for the movement of the belt and
then step on the treadmill and begin to walk.

„ Place emphasis on the importance of an upright posture, looking straight ahead nor
down at the feet, and taking long steps with a relaxed gait. Drop one arm by the side
and then the other one.

„ Step off the belt and press Stop Belt on treadmill controller. Press Clear on treadmill
controller.

„ Press OK to the message on ISIS screen.

„ Advance to the treadmill test screen after you have given the demonstration.
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