Cardiovascular Fitness Procedures Manual

„ As soon as the treadmill changes to Stage 1, press NEXT STAGE on the treadmill

controller to get to Stage 1 for the next higher protocol. Watch the markings on the

controller carefully and do not go past the desired setting.

„ The system will automatically highlight the new stage and protocol on the ISIS

screen.

„ Confirm the speed and grade settings on the treadmill controller with the settings on

the ISIS screen.

3.12.2 Decreasing the Exercise Protocol

If %HRmax is above 60 percent PMHR in Warm-up, go to the next lower protocol at the

beginning of Stage 1.

„ Click on CHANGE PROTOCOL on the ISIS screen.

„ Click on DECREASE and APPLY on the ISIS screen to change protocol to next

lowest protocol.

„ The system will give an auditory message:

“When this stage changes, change stage on treadmill controller to next lower

protocol.”

„ Do not change the stage on the treadmill controller until the current stage is completed

and the treadmill has advanced to the next stage.

„ As soon as the treadmill changes to Stage 1, press NEXT STAGE on the treadmill

controller to get to Stage 1 for the next lower protocol. Watch the markings on the

controller carefully and do not go past the desired setting.

„ The system will automatically highlight the new stage and protocol on the ISIS

screen.

„ Confirm the speed and grade settings on the treadmill controller with the settings on

the ISIS screen.

3.12.3 Changing Exercise Protocol During Warm-up

Throughout the Warm-up stage, monitor the %HRmax scale on ISIS screen. See Section

4.4 for a description of the data entry procedures for changing the exercise protocol. The SP’s HR should