Star Trac S-TRX User Manual

 

The following hints and tips will assist in training your users to maximize the fitness benefits of your STAR TRAC S SERIES 
TREADMILL. 

■  Walk or run at a rate that feels comfortable and most natural, yet is sufficiently vigorous to get a good 

■  Try different walking or running rhythms. In manual operation, adjust your pace from low speed to high speed, then 

back to low. As you become more comfortable with your treadmill, try going faster or using the preset programs. 

■  Watch the Graphic Display to anticipate terrain changes. When you use the preset programs, the display shows 

changes in terrain as tall or short columns. 

In most programs, once you have completed your workout, the treadmill enters a two-minute Cooldown cycle. 

1.  You can adjust the incline of the treadmill during Cooldown. 

■  You can adjust treadmill incline from 0 to 15%, in 0.5% increments. Press the 

 key to increase the treadmill 

incline; press the 

 key to decrease the treadmill incline. 

2.  You can adjust the speed of the treadmill during Cooldown. 

■  You can specify a desired speed from 0.5 to 12.5 mph (0.8 to 20.0 kph) using the numeric keypad. Use the 

 

keys to enter your desired speed, then press the 

 key to accept the entered speed. 

■  You can adjust treadmill speed from 0.5 to 12.5 mph (0.8 to 20.0 kph), in 0.1 mph (or 0.1 kph) increments. Press the 

 key to increase the treadmill speed; press the 

 key to decrease the treadmill speed. 

3.  When the Cooldown cycle ends, your workout summary displays in the information windows. If you wish to exit the 

Cooldown cycle before it ends automatically, Press the press the S

TOP

 key twice. 

The STAR TRAC S SERIES TREADMILL is equipped with built-in personal fans to increase your comfort during a workout. 
The fans will automatically start one minute after you begin your workout. You can control the fan speed during your workout. 

■  Press the 

 key, as necessary, to cycle the personal fans from OFF to LOW to HIGH to OFF. An LED indicator lights to 

show the currently selected fan speed. 

■  The fans remains set at the set speed if you pause your program. 

■  The fans turn off automatically if you exit your workout, or when you complete your workout program. 

Heart rate monitoring allows you to determine if your workout is too challenging or not challenging enough. Monitoring heart 
rate is easy with the STAR TRAC S SERIES TREADMILL. You may use a heart rate strap (not provided with the treadmill), 
or you can simply grasp the silver contact heart rate grips. 

IMPORTANT: The manufacturer does not warrant the heart rate system performance on this product, as the heart rate system 
performance varies, based on a user's physiology, fitness level, age, method of use and other factors. Furthermore, the heart rate 
system is not for medical use. 

 

■  Press the   key to set the gender to “male”, press the 

 key to set the gender to “female.” 

■  When your correct gender has been entered, press the 

 key to accept the displayed value. 

5.  You are prompted to enter your age. 

■  Use the 

 keys to enter your age; or press the 

 or 

 key, as necessary, to increase or decrease the 

displayed value in 1 year increments. 

■  When your correct age has been entered, press the 

 key to accept the displayed value. 

6.  You are prompted with a 3-second countdown, then the treadmill begins the program. 

7.  The F

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T

EST

 runs for 12 minutes. During the test, the treadmill speed is set at 3.4 mph. The treadmill incline 

begins at 0% for the first minute, increases to 2% for the second minute, and increases by 1% thereafter for each 
remaining minute to a maximum incline of 12% during the final minute of the test. 

8.  If desired, you can use the personal fans during the F

ITNESS 

T

EST

 (see “Using the Personal Fans” for details). 

9.  When the test has concluded, the treadmill enters the Cooldown cycle (see “Cooldown Cycle” for details). If you wish to 

exit the program before you have reached your workout goal, press the S

TOP

 key twice. The treadmill will slow to a stop. 

The F

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T

EST

 is based on the Gerkin Protocol developed by Dr. Richard Gerkin of the Phoenix (Arizona) Fire 

Department. It is a sub-maximal graded treadmill evaluation used by many Fire Departments across the United States to assess 
the condition of the firefighters. The program operates as follows: 

■  Warm-Up: During warm-up, the treadmill runs at 3.0 mph (4.8 kph), 0% incline for 3 minutes. 

■  Stage 1: At 3 minutes, treadmill speed increases gradually to 4.5 mph (7.2 kph). The test begins at 4.5 mph (7.2 kph). 

During the test, heart rate is continuously monitored. 

■  Stage 2: After one minute, treadmill incline increases to 2%. 

■  Stage 3: After one minute, treadmill speed increases to 5.0 mph (8.0 kph). 

■  Stages 4 through 11: After every odd minute, treadmill incline increases an additional 2%. After every even minute, 

treadmill speed increases by 0.5 mph (0.8 kph). Once the user’s heart rate exceeds the target HR (85% of maximum), the 
individual continues the elevation for an additional 15 seconds. During this 15 second period, the evaluation remains at 
the stage where the target HR is exceeded, with speed or grade unchanged. If the HR does not return to or below the 
target HR, the evaluation ends and the final evaluation stage is recorded. If the HR returns to or below the target HR, the 
program continues at the point where it would have been had the program not stabilized for 15 seconds. 

■  Test Completion: The test is completed when user heart rate exceeds target for more than 15 seconds or the user 

completes all 11 stages, whichever occurs first. The treadmill will enter a Cooldown cycle for 3 minutes at 3.0 mph (4.8 
kph), 0% incline. 

 to monitor your heart rate. 

1.  Stand on the running belt and press the 

 key. 

■  If necessary, enter the Lockout ID to enable the treadmill for operation (see “Lockout ID Processing” for details). 

2.  You are prompted to select the desired A

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W

ORKOUTS

 program. Press the 

 key to select the F

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T

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programs, then press the 

 key to select the F

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T

EST

. 

3.  You are prompted to enter your weight. The treadmill displays a default weight of 155 pounds (70 kg). You may enter 

any weight from 0 to 500 pounds (0 to 226 kg). 

■  Use the 

 keys to enter your current weight; or press the 

 or 

 key, as necessary, to increase or 

decrease the displayed weight in 1 pound (or 1 kg) increments. 

■  When your correct weight has been entered, press the 

 key to accept the displayed value. 

4.  You are prompted to enter your gender. 

■  Press the   key to set the gender to “male”, press the 

 key to set the gender to “female.”