A method for controlling a fitness machine by a user, the method comprising the step of: storing intensity ratings within a memory device , wherein the intensity ratings correspond to an intensity for the user operating the fitness machine , characterized in that the method further comprises the steps of: displaying first parameter operating levels (41-46) selectable to control the fitness machine , wherein the intensity for the user varies for each of the first parameter operating levels (41-46); displaying second parameter operating levels (51-56) selectable to control the fitness machine , wherein the intensity for the user varies for each of the second parameter operating levels (51-56); determining and displaying the intensity ratings associated with each of the first parameter operating levels (41-46) and each of the second parameter operating levels (51-56); and receiving selections for the first parameter operating levels (41-46) and the second parameter operating levels (51-56) and automatically controlling the fitness machine to operating according thereto, wherein selecting one of the first parameter operating levels (41-46) changes at least one of the intensity ratings displayed with the second parameter operating levels (51-56). storing intensity ratings within a memory device , wherein the intensity ratings correspond to an intensity for the user operating the fitness machine , characterized in that the method further comprises the steps of: displaying first parameter operating levels (41-46) selectable to control the fitness machine , wherein the intensity for the user varies for each of the first parameter operating levels (41-46); displaying second parameter operating levels (51-56) selectable to control the fitness machine , wherein the intensity for the user varies for each of the second parameter operating levels (51-56); determining and displaying the intensity ratings associated with each of the first parameter operating levels (41-46) and each of the second parameter operating levels (51-56); and receiving selections for the first parameter operating levels (41-46) and the second parameter operating levels (51-56) and automatically controlling the fitness machine to operating according thereto, wherein selecting one of the first parameter operating levels (41-46) changes at least one of the intensity ratings displayed with the second parameter operating levels (51-56). displaying first parameter operating levels (41-46) selectable to control the fitness machine , wherein the intensity for the user varies for each of the first parameter operating levels (41-46); displaying second parameter operating levels (51-56) selectable to control the fitness machine , wherein the intensity for the user varies for each of the second parameter operating levels (51-56); determining and displaying the intensity ratings associated with each of the first parameter operating levels (41-46) and each of the second parameter operating levels (51-56); and receiving selections for the first parameter operating levels (41-46) and the second parameter operating levels (51-56) and automatically controlling the fitness machine to operating according thereto, wherein selecting one of the first parameter operating levels (41-46) changes at least one of the intensity ratings displayed with the second parameter operating levels (51-56). <EOS>