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Life Fitness Treadmill M051-00K70-B029 User's Manual

1. 40 Warranty Information 0 0 0 eee eee 41 2007 Life Fitness a division of Brunswick Corporation All rights reserved Life Fitness FlexDeck and Heart Rate Zone Training are registered trade marks and Go System Sport Training Heart Rate Hill Heart Rate Interval Extreme Heart Rate Lifepulse and Lifespring are trademarks of Brunswick Corporation Polar is a registered trademark of Polar Electro Inc Fitlinxx is a registered trademark of the Integrated Fitness Corp Any use of these trade marks without the express written consent of Life Fitness or the corresponding companies is forbidden 2 This Operation Manual describes the functions of the following product Life Fitness Treadmill Platinum Club Series Treadmill See Specifications in this manual for product specific features Statement of Purpose The treadmill is an exercise machine that enables users to walk or run in place on a moving sur face A A Health related injuries may result from incorrect or excessive use of exercise equipment Life Fitness STRONG LY recommends seeing a physician for a complete medical exam before undertaking an exercise program par ticularly if the user has a family history of high blood pressure or heart disease or is over the age of 45 or smokes has high cholesterol is obese or has not exercised regularly in the past year If at any time while exercising the user experiences faintness dizziness pain or short
2. INCLINE Press this button to increase or decrease the incline of the treadmill deck Use the illuminated ARROW KEYS on the Control Panel directly below INCLINE to make changes without leaving the Workout Progress Screen Target Heart Rate THR is a percentage of the theoretical maximum For example a 40 year old user s THR for the FAT BURN workout is 117 This work out targets 65 percent of the maximum so the equation would be 220 40 65 11 7 11 H2 SPEED Press this button to increase or decrease the striding belt speed Use the illuminated ARROW KEYS on the Control Panel directly below SPEED to make changes without leaving the Workout Progress Screen 12 WORKOUT STATISTICS Continually updates workout progress by showing Distance Pace in minutes per mile kilo meter Calories Expended Calories per Hour Target Heart Rate for heart rate programs Heart Rate on any work out if the user is grasping the Lifepulse sensors or wearing a telemetry strap and Time in Zone if selected as a workout goal Cal Hr has a button above the display which give added functionality This button can be used to lock the display or to force the display to toggle To lock the display for instance turn off the toggle so only calories burned is dis played simply press the button once while the desired setting is displayed To toggle press the button twice in suc cession J2 ZOOM Select this button to view Incline Time and Speed in a large
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4. WHO IS COVERED The original purchaser or any person receiving the Product as a gift from the original purchaser HOW LONG IS IT COVERED All coverage is provided by specific Product according to the guidelines listed on the chart accompanying this warranty card WHO PAYS TRANSPORTATION amp INSURANCE FOR SERVICE If the Product or any covered part must be returned to a service facility for repairs We Life Fitness will pay all transportation and insurance charges for the first year You are responsible for transportation and insur ance charges during the second and third years if applicable WHAT WE WILL DO TO CORRECT COVERED DEFECTS We will ship to you any new or rebuilt replacement part or component or at our option replace the Product Such replacement parts are warranted for the remaining portion of the original warranty period WHAT IS NOT COVERED Any failures or damage caused by unauthorized service misuse accident negligence improper assembly or installation debris resulting from any construction activities in the Product s environment rust or corrosion as a result of the Product s location alterations or modifications without our written authorization or by failure on your part to use operate and main tain the Product as set out in your Operation Manual Manual All terms of this warranty are void if this product is moved beyond the continental borders of the United States of America excluding Alask
5. Le mode de fonctionnement normal ne peut tre r tabli qu au moyen de la m me s quence de touches tenir bri vement la touche VITESSE VERS LE BAS enfonc e la rel cher et appuyer sur la touche PAUSE Le tapis roulant reviendra l cran de bienvenue CONSERVER CES INSTRUCTIONS POUR LE CONSULTER A L AVENIR 2 THE DISPLAY CONSOLE AND ACTIVITY ZONE 2 1 DISPLAY CONSOLE AND ACTIVITY ZONE OVERVIEW The computerized display console on the treadmill allows the user to tailor a workout to personal fitness abilities and goals and to monitor progress With this easy to use console the user can track fitness improvement from one workout to the next a e d a Touchscreen Display The Touchscreen Display the LCD screen allows the user to choose set up and monitor a workout b Activity Zone The Activity Zone allows the user to quickly adjust the incline and speed during a workout using the UP and DOWN arrows The Activity Zone also includes a QUICK START button and WALK JOG and RUN preset but tons A STOP button is located on top of the Activity Zone A STOP magnet is located on the bottom of the Activity Zone c Options Panel The Options Panel allows the user to plug in headphones iPod or USB stick d Control Panel The Control Panel allows the user to control workout and media parameters without leaving the Workout Progress screen by pressing illuminated keys e Data Display The Data Display allows the user to view dis
6. progress the program adds hills and valleys that are identical to the first eight intervals of the Interval Training phase This pat tern repeats until the workout is completed HEART RATE WORKOUTS FAT BURN The FAT BURN workout is designed to maintain a user s heart rate at 65 percent of the theoretical maximum HRmax Throughout the workout the user wears a chest strap or grasps the Lifepulse sensors If the user is not wearing a chest strap the WORKOUT PROGRESS SCREEN displays a heart shape and the Message Area prompts the user to grasp the sensors The console continuously monitors and displays the heart rate adjusting the intensity level of the treadmill to reach and maintain the tar get See note below This workout uses the body s fat stores and carbohydrates as sources of fuel A high percentage of total expended energy is from fat CARDIO The CARDIO workout is virtually identical to FAT BURN however the target heart rate is calculated at 80 percent of the theoretical maximum and more calories from fat are burned in this workout The user wears a chest strap or grips the Lifepulse system sensors The higher target promotes cardiovascular improvement by placing a heavier workload on the heart muscle NOTE The intensity level is changed by incline Soeed can be only changed by the user Change the target heart rate at any time by using the arrow keys under the THR or by touching the THR button to access the Target Heart Ra
7. Army PFT Navy PRT Air Force PRT Marines PFT Sport Training Sport Training 5K Sport Training 10K Speed Training Speed Interval 25 WORKOUT DESCRIPTIONS QUICK START QUICK START is the fastest way to begin exercising and it bypasses the specific steps of selecting a specific workout program After the QUICK START button Touchscreen Display or key Activity Zone is pressed a MANUAL workout begins For Calories Burned Calories per Hour to be computed and displayed during a workout select the ENTER WEIGHT FOR ACCURATE CALO RIES button which is required to calculate these values The speed is set to the minimum level To change the speed and stay in the Workout Progress Screen press the illuminated ARROW KEYS on the Control Panel corresponding to the SPEED button Speed can also be changed by touching the SPEED but ton on the Touchscreen Display which accesses the NUMERIC KEYPAD The incline level is set to zero by default To change the incline and stay in the Workout Progress Screen press the illuminated ARROW KEYS on the Control Panel corresponding to the INCLINE button Incline can also be changed by touching the INCLINE button on the Touchscreen Display which accesses the NUMERIC KEYPAD CLassic WORKOUTS MANUAL The MANUAL program is a constant effort workout in which the user can change resistance level or speed at any time RANDOM The RANDOM program creates a terrain of hills and valleys that varies with e
8. DEFAULT The 400 Meter Track appears whenever a workout begins This Landscape shows the current workout as an indicator line that traces a path around a 400 meter track marking off 100 meter intervals Every time the user travels 400 meters taking the indicator line all the way around the track the lap counter in the lower left of the profile screen increases by one and the indica tor line starts over at the beginning of the track To return to the 400 Meter Track after selecting a Workout Landscape touch the CHANGE VIEW button on the Workout Progress Screen and select 400 Meter Track Incline amp 2 CLassic PROFILE Switch to the Classic Profile by touching the CHANGE VIEW button on the Distance M Heart Rate M Calories E Workout Progress screen and selecting Classic Profile This view shows the level of intensity in a workout in progress as proportional columns The height of the column furthest to the left is proportional to the current level of intensity 3 MOUNTAIN Switch to the Mountain Landscape by touching the CHANGE VIEW button on the Workout Progress Screen and selecting Mountain Landscape This E Landscape shows the current workout as an indicator line that traces a path up the face of a 2 000 foot 610 meter high mountain Every time the user climbs the equivalent of 2 000 feet 610 meters taking the indicator line to the top of the mountain the mountain counter in the lower left of the profile scre
9. French Italian Japanese Dutch Spanish Portuguese Korean Russian Turkish Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese UNITS DEFAULT ENGLISH Toggle the default units displayed between ENGLISH and METRIC Choose User Selectable to allow users to choose desired units on screen during a workout Workout DURATION CONFIGURATION DEFAULT 60 MINUTES Workout Duration Configuration Allows the user to set a maximum workout limit The default Max Workout Duration is 60 minutes The time can be modified using the up or down arrow keys STANDBY CONFIGURATION DEFAULT ENABLED Inactivity Timer Under Standby Configuration choose INACTIVITY TIMER then select ENABLED Set the desired amount of time of inactivity before the system automatically turns the LCD screen backlight off The LCD screen will illu minate the next time activity is detected To turn off the Inactivity Timer choose DISABLED 2 MANAGER S CONFIGURATION 2 ACCELERATION AND DECELERATION RATES DEFAULT 3 These configurations allows for increase or decrease in the amount of time taken to bring the running belt to speed The rate can be set from 1 to 5 in single digit increments 1 being the slowest rate most time taken and 5 being the fastest rate short est time taken Use the arrow keys to adjust the value 37 Custom MESSAGE DEFAULT ENABLED This configuration allows for a custom message to be displayed across the Home Screen Creating Changing a C
10. TIME length of workout When prompted to enter a Goal Time use the illuminated ARROW KEYS to increase or decrease the displayed time to the desired value or key in the desired value with the NUMERIC KEYPAD and press ENTER Workouts can be programmed to target advanced goals other than the default time goal e DISTANCE e CALORIES e PACE e DISTANCE CLIMBED TIME IN ZONE for heart rate workouts only The Distance Goal feature is designed to build endurance The user sets a distance goal during the workout setup Once the goal is met the workout automatically goes into a cool down phase and ends afterward To use this feature 1 Select a workout 2 Inthe Goal Type setup screen choose DISTANCE enter the desired distance goal and select ENTER 3 Finish the setup steps for the selected workout 4 Begin the workout The Calories Goal feature is designed to promote weight loss and weight control The user sets a calorie goal during the workout setup Once the goal is met the workout automatically goes into a cool down phase and ends afterward To use this feature 1 Select a workout 2 Inthe Goal Time setup screen choose CALORIES enter the desired calorie goal and select ENTER 3 Finish the setup steps for the selected workout 4 Begin the workout Target Heart Rate THR is a percentage of the theoretical maximum For example a 40 year old user s THR for the FAT BURN workout is 117 This work out targets 65 perce
11. USB CONNECTIVITY Users can create and save workouts and personal settings such as weight goals and speed on any USB stick so that they don t have to enter the data again the next time they work out This feature also enables users to track workout perfor mance by allowing them to save their workout results to the USB stick at the end of the workout Zoom FEATURE Ability to enlarge the speed incline and time displays and enables easier workout data viewing MEDIA CENTER Two entertainment options are available through the Media Center Life Fitness Attachable Television and iPod Users can control the channels and volume on the Life Fitness Attachable TV as well as access iPod data 35 5 SYSTEM OPTIONS MENU 5 1 USING THE SYSTEM OPTIONS MENU Users can use the Systems Options feature to change default settings or to enable or disable certain programs or dis plays on the treadmill console and to run systems checks To enter the Systems Options press SELECT WORKOUT and then touch the Life Fitness logo in the upper right hand corner of the screen three consecutive times SYSTEM OPTIONS OVERVIEW SYSTEM TEST Allows technicians to run systems diagnostics NOTE These tests should only be used by or with the express instruction of a trained Life Fitness service technician SYSTEM TEST MENU 1 SYSTEM TEST MENU 2 System Comm Test Stride Sensor Test not available on Home Models Motor Modules EEPROM Test Key Pad Test CSafe Network
12. Users can access the following iPod options iPod CONTROLS If detected use to access iPod data Use the controls next to the menu item to navigate cate gories songs movies etc Press SELECT to accept the highlighted list item HIDE PLAYLIST Press this button to hide the iPod playlist to view the workout profile Hiding the playlist does not turn off the iPod Additional information appearing in the Workout Progress Screen for different workouts ENTER WEIGHT Appears in the Quick Start workout Choose ENTER WEIGHT FOR ACCURATE CALORIES so that Calories Burned Calories per Hour can be computed and displayed as workout statistics TIME IN ZONE Displays the accumulated time that the heart rate stays within the selected target zone for a Heart Rate Zone Training workout See Section 3 Heart Rate Zone Training Exercise for more information SPEED INTERVAL Speed Interval workout only Allows the user to toggle between a jog and a run speed See Section 4 3 Workout Descriptions Sport Training Speed Interval PACE DISPLAY Allows the user to track whether his or her pace is ahead behind or on target with his or her desired pace 13 ACTIVITY ZONE The Ergo bar includes an Activity Zone which allows the user to quickly adjust the incline and speed during a workout The Activity Zone also includes a QUICK START button WALK JOG and RUN preset buttons and a STOP button E3 D3 A3 INCLINE ARROW KEYS Press these keys to i
13. and Stand By Configuration Manager s Configuration 2 accesses defaults for Distance Climbed Fit Tests Telemetry Pause Time Max Incline System Beeps Stride Sensor Accel Rate and Decel Rate Custom Message Setup Program Timeout Marathon Mode and Belt Notification Icon To Set DEFAULTS Select appropriate buttons to select toggle settings Use the arrow keys to modify variable default values Select DEFAULTS to return all values to original factory settings See chart 5 3 for an overview of adjustable configurations and factory defaults of the Life Fitness Treadmill 1 MANAGER S CONFIGURATION 1 LANGUAGE DEFAULT ENGLISH To enable the Language option select the Language button to enter the Language Setup screen Toggle the mode from DISABLED to ENABLED The following can be configured 1 Default language 2 Names of the 13 languages available to the user 3 Order of the language flags appearing on the Home Screen 4 Flag choice representing those languages that may have multiple options The available language flags appear on the Home Screen The user must select a language change before beginning a workout If more than five languages are configured available a MORE FLAGS button will appear which will open a lan guage selection screen for the user Upon selecting a language flag the language will immediately become active and the selection screen will close The following languages are available English German
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15. oo a _ F G A QUICK START Press this button to begin a manual workout immediately bypassing any setup or goal setting Once started the user can then make adjustments to the workout Once the workout is in progress choose SPEED or INCLINE to determine the level of intensity and ENTER WEIGHT FOR ACCURATE CALORIES so that Calories Burned Calories per Hour can be computed and displayed Select the COOL DOWN button on the bottom of the screen to enter a cool down phase when ready B SELECT WORKOUT Allows the user to choose from a variety of different workout programs See Section 4 1 Workout Overviews for a description of each workout C VIRTUAL TRAINER Allows the user to select a male or female trainer to assist during workout setup and provide audible feedback during a workout D USB Allows the user to access previously saved workout setup data bypassing the workout setup procedure and immediately entering a workout E SCREEN LOCK UNLOCK Cannot be used during a workout Freezes the screen for the purpose of routine main tenance screen cleaning The screen automatically unlocks after ten seconds Pressing SCREEN LOCK a second time will unlock it as well F LANGUAGE SELECTION Allows users to change the language of the interface to one of thirteen possible lan guages Select the appropriate language flag from the bottom of the screen G MORE LANGUAGES Select this button to see additional language flags See Sec
16. portion of the Navy PFT It is a 1 5 mile distance goal test based on the time needed to complete the required distance and is used by the U S Navy and Naval acade mies to measure aerobic capacity AIR FORCE PHYSICAL READINESS TEST PRT is a 1 5 mile physical performance test used to assess muscular endurance and cardiorespiratory fitness MARINES PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST PFT is a 3 0 mile physical performance test used to assess muscular endurance and cardiorespiratory fitness CREATE YOUR OWN CREATE YOUR OWN workouts enable the user to design personalized workouts based on SPEED INTERVAL or on HEART RATE INTERVAL SPORT TRAINING SPORT TRAINING 5k is a distance goal workout that simulates an actual terrain with varying incline levels It is designed to assist runners in training for a 5 kilometer or 3 1 mile race SPORT TRAINING 10K is a distance goal workout that simulates an actual terrain with varying incline levels It is designed to assist runners in training for a 10 kilometer or 6 2 mile race SPEED TRAINING is a Hill workout in which the intensity level alternates between high and low levels very quickly to simulate a typical speed training workout SPEED INTERVAL allows the user to toggle between user defined jog and run speeds The user can toggle the speeds at any time during the workout or adjust the speeds on the fly 19 4 2 USING THE WORKOUTS Select a workout See the chart at the beginning of Sec
17. soles Do not use shoes with heels leather soles cleats or spikes Make sure no stones are embedded in the soles Keep all loose clothing shoelaces and towels away from moving parts Handrails may be held to enhance stability as needed but are not for continuous use Never mount or dismount the treadmill while the running belt is moving Use the handrails whenever additional sta bility is required In case of an emergency such as tripping grasp the handrails and place the feet on the side plat forms Never walk or jog backwards on the treadmill The system issues immobilization of the treadmill when a pre defined hard key sequence has been activated by the user This sequence is currently defined as 3 STOP key presses followed by 3 SPEED DOWN ARROW key presses To prevent false toggling of the Immobilized feature this sequence should be limited to a pre defined time period i e sequence must be done in a 5 10 second period Sequence should also enforce that only PRESSED events are used i e if HELD or RELEASED are detected during the sequence then the sequence is rejected Once the Workout Logic sees this event it toggles the Immobilization configuration item saves it in the registry and then issues an ImmobilizationStatus event to the system SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE 1 D MARRAGE 1 1 CONSIGNES DE S CURIT IMPORTANTES Lire toutes les instructions avant d utiliser le tapis roulant FONCTIONNEME
18. stacked in a column The number of lit rows within a column corresponds to an incline percentage For example in Level 5 the lowest incline is 0 0 percent and is represented as one lit row The highest incline 4 3 percent is rep resented by a column with all seven rows lit In the CLASSIC HILL and CLASSIC RANDOM workouts these varying hills occur for equal durations as discussed in the CLASSIC HILL workout description When the workout program brings up a new hill the incline percentage changes automatically to match that hill To change levels during a workout press the illuminated ARROW KEYS on the Control Panel under the INCLINE button CooL Down Life Fitness unique Cool Down Protocol automatically customizes every cool down based on each user s workout perfor mance Workout performance factors such as speed incline duration and heart rate determine the duration and inten sity of the cool down 4 5 ADDITIONAL FEATURES AUDIO CUES Audio Cues alert users to stages of their workout Note that audio events are disabled while the TV features are in oper ation The user may also disable Audio Cues through the Manager s Configuration screen See Manager s Configuration for details e Startup Sound Plays when a workout begins such as when the Quick Start key is pushed or the workout timer starts running on any other workout e Pause Sound Plays when a workout is paused and when a paused workout resumes e Finish Sound P
19. takes to reach the goal The workout continues until the goal is met To exit early either choose COOL DOWN from the bottom of the display to go immediately into the cool down phase or choose CHANGE WORK OUT to access a different program For more information see Section 4 2 Using the Workouts Selecting a Goal Type For information on how to set and get maximum benefit from these type of workout goals consult a Personal Trainer For further information on Zone Training see Section 3 1 Heart Rate Zone Training titled Why Heart Rate Zone Training Exercise e Level Choose the programmed intensity level of the workout Levels range from 1 to 20 Incline Choose the amount of incline on the treadmill e Speed Use to set the striding belt speed of the treadmill e Target Heart Rate heart rate workouts only Gives a recommended heart rate according to age For Fat Burn the target heart rate is computed at 65 of the theoretical maximum heart rate For Cardio the target heart rate is computed at 80 For more information on Target Heart Rate see Section 3 Heart Rate Zone Training Exercise VALUE SETUP SCREENS e Weight Entering an accurate weight allows calories to be calculated and enables Calories Burned and Calories per Hour Age Allows heart rate programs to accurately determine target heart rate e Gender Used in the fit test prediction equation and associated fitness rating t Defined by the American College of
20. the cool down stage at any point during the workout Each workout s cool down level is automatically adjusted according to the individual user s performance Cool down times are preset in proportion to the duration of a workout The cool down time can be changed by using the corresponding arrow keys on the Control Panel At the end of cool down a workout summary box appears O2 PAUSE Press this key to stop the belt and hold the current workout A RESUME WORKOUT button and EXIT but ton appear on the Touchscreen Continue the workout by selecting RESUME WORKOUT or end the workout by selecting EXIT P2 MEDIA Press the MEDIA button to access the following options Life Fitness Attachable TV and iPod Users can access the following TV viewing options CHANNEL CONTROLS Use the illuminated UP and DOWN ARROW KEYS on the control panel that are next to the channel select icon on the control panel to change channels NUMERIC KEYPAD Use to enter a new channel selection PREVIOUS CHANNEL Select this button to change the channel to the immediately previous channel viewed CC CLOSED CAPTIONING Press to activate Closed Captioning SAP SECONDARY AUDIO PROGRAMMING Press to activate Secondary Audio Programming MUTE Press to silence the audio of the TV CHANNEL SELECT Accesses the Channel Select keypad VOLUME Use the UP and DOWN ARROW KEYS on the control panel that are next to the volume icon on the con trol panel to adjust volume
21. the rate at 65 percent of the theoretical maximum CARDIO is a higher intensity workout for more fit users emphasizing cardiovascular benefits and maximum fat burning The user wears a heart rate chest strap or grasps the Lifepulse sensors continuously The program adjusts the intensity level based on the actual heart rate to maintain the rate at 80 percent of the theoretical maximum HEART RATE HILL takes the user through three different hills based on the target heart rate The user wears a heart rate chest strap or grasps the Lifepulse sensors continuously HEART RATE INTERVAL alternates between a hill and a valley based on the target heart rate The user wears a heart rate chest strap or grasps the Lifepulse sensors continuously EXTREME HEART RATE is an intense workout for more experienced users It is designed to get the heart rate up and down as quickly as possible The user wears a heart rate chest strap or grasps the Lifepulse sensors continu ously HILL are workouts in which intensity levels increase and decrease in set patterns The following workouts may be accessed with this button AROUND THE WORLD is an interval training workout in which the hills resemble scenes of various geographical areas FOOTHILLS is a rolling hill workout with low intensity levels KILIMANJARO is a hill workout in which the intensity levels gradually incline toward one ultimate peak and then gradually decline CASCADES is a two peak
22. the workout The Time in Zone Goal program enhances a workout by setting a certain duration within the target heart rate as a workout goal The program automatically alters the resistance to maintain a pace that will meet that objective within that duration Once the objective is met the workout automatically goes into a cool down phase To use the Time In Zone Goal feature 1 Select a workout 2 Inthe Goal Time setup screen choose TIME IN ZONE some workouts require the user to choose the MORE option first enter the desired amount of time and select ENTER 3 Finish the setup steps for the selected workout 4 Begin the workout NOTE Time in Zone is directly correlated to fitness level Since the program will continue to increase resistance until the goal is met it may be wise to start low and work towards a higher goal Choose COOL DOWN at any time to exit the workout and immediately enter a cool down phase For help setting TIME IN ZONE goals consult a personal trainer For more information on Heart Rate Zone Training see Section 3 1 Why Heart Rate Zone Training INTENSITY LEVEL The Life Fitness Treadmill provides several different ways to adjust the intensity level of an workout Press the INCLINE but ton on the Workout Progress Screen to use the NUMERIC KEYPAD to enter the desired level and the press ENTER Adjust the level as needed or desired during the workout by pressing the illuminated ARROW KEYS on the Control Panel un
23. to switch between four categories of workouts VIRTUAL TRAINER Press the illuminated key next to VIRTUAL TRAINER to turn trainer off NOTE Headphones are necessary to access the sound for the optional Life Fitness Attachable TV and iPod The headphone jack is located on the lower center of the Activity Zone The jack is a user replaceable feature Contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services for more information See Base Assembly Manual for contact information 3 Workout SETUP Workouts are accessed through the SELECT WORKOUT button Workouts are located under one of four workout cate gories CLASSIC HEART RATE HILL and ADVANCED Workout options are listed to the right of each category label Advancing through the categories will show individual workout descriptions WORKOUT SETUP screens are accessed upon selection of a workout program button They allow the user to enter val ues or to choose a goal for the workout selected These depend on the workout but might include goal type time dis tance calories pace and distance climbed level age weight distance speed incline and target heart rate for heart rate programs Al B1 C1 D1 E1 H1 Start Over Enter time 1 99 min or sel ct another goal larathon Mode Choose One C1 Es T 2 3 5 aus G1 ca Fa 0 enter E1 F1 B1 DATA DISPLAY Displays the data input and value ARROW BUTTONS Use the UP and DO
24. Army Physical Fitness Test is a physical performance test used to assess muscular endurance and cardiorespiratory fitness NAVY PRT 1 5 miles The running portion of the U S Navy Physical Readiness Test is a distance goal test based on the time needed to complete the required distance and is used by the U S Navy and Naval academies to measure aerobic capacity MARINES PFT 3 0 miles The U S Marines Physical Fitness Test is a physical performance test used to assess muscular endurance and cardiorespiratory fitness AIR FORCE PRT 1 5 miles The U S Air Force Physical Readiness Test is a physical performance test used to assess muscular endurance and cardiorespiratory fitness GERKIN Submaximal VO2 The Gerkin Protocol is a graded submaximal VO2 test by the International Association of Fire Fighters to deter mine fitness for fire department safety PHYSICAL EFFICIENCY BATTERY 1 5 miles The Physical Efficiency Battery is used by U S Federal Law Enforcement U S Federal Bureau of Investigation and other federal organizations for the hiring and maintenance of federal jobs Scores for these tests are based on finishing time age and gender To set up one of these tests select ADVANCED workouts FIT TESTS MILITARY and choose the desired test Then press ENTER If the selected test is either the NAVY or MARINES test the MESSAGE CENTER displays a question as to whether the test is taking place below a certain altitude For the
25. E TELEMETRY ACCELERATION RATE CUSTOM MESSAGE SETUP CREATE YOUR OWN STRIDE SENSOR PROGRAM TIMEOUT DECELERATION RATE BELT NOTIFICATION ICON DEFAULT OFF OFF ON 1 MINUTE 15 0 DISABLED ENABLED ENABLED ENABLED OFF 60 Seconds OFF DESCRIPTION The language of the Message Center display Choices include English German French Italian Japanese Dutch Spanish Portuguese Korean Russian Turkish Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese The measurement unit type for weight distance and speed This is the fastest speed at which the treadmill can operate This is the slowest speed at which the treadmill can operate This feature enables users to set workout duration limits If the setup is off no duration limits are set See the topic Section 5 1 Workout Duration Configuration The allowed range is 1 to 99 minutes Inactivity Timer Enables the LCD screen backlight to be turned off due to inactivity See Section 5 1 Standby Configuration DESCRIPTION The total distance climbed based on the incline and speed of the treadmill Turning Fit Tests off only allows access to the Life Fitness Fit Test Turning this feature on accesses the other 6 military fitness tests Enable Disable System Beeps The amount of time the unit can be inactive before it reverts back to the Home Screen The allowed range is 1 to 99 minutes This option changes the maximum incline grade to a value lower than 15 perce
26. ING tain the target heart rate based on the actual heart rate FAT BURN LOW INTENSITY To change the target heart rate during a workout simply enter a new target heart CARDIO HIGH INTENSITY rate by typing in the desired number on the numeric keypad or by pressing the Heart AGE 65 80 Rate button on the Touchscreen a eee nn 10 136 168 To switch between programs during a workout use the CHANGE WORKOUT button 20 130 160 30 123 152 40 117 144 50 110 136 60 104 128 70 97 120 80 91 112 90 84 104 100 78 96 SUGGESTED TARGET HEART RATE AS OF MAX ACSM HEART RATE RANGE 55 90 t Defined by the American College of Sports Medicine s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription as equal to 220 minus an individual s age Target Heart Rate THR is a percentage of the theoretical maximum For example a 40 year old user s THR for the FAT BURN workout is 117 This workout targets 65 percent of the maximum so the equation would be 220 40 65 117 16 3 2 HEART RATE MONITORING THE LIFEPULSE SYSTEM To use the treadmill s Lifepulse system to check the heart rate during a workout grasp the stainless steel sensors on the Ergo front handlebar Two sensors are located on each of the handlebars Contact must be maintained with all four sensors to obtain a heart rate The console displays a heart rate within 20 to 30 seconds of contact with the sensors Do not attempt to grasp the sensors at speeds above walk
27. NAVY test the altitude is 5 000 feet above sea level and for the MARINES test the altitude is 4 500 feet above sea level Using the ARROW KEYS select the answer ABOVE 5 000 FEET NAVY ABOVE 4 500 FEET MARINES or BELOW 5 000 FEET NAVY BELOW 4 500 FEET MARINES by toggling between these words displayed in the MESSAGE CENTER Press ENTER 31 At the MESSAGE CENTER prompts enter the weight age gender and desired speed using the ARROW KEYS or the NUMERIC KEYPAD Press ENTER after each entry Then begin the workout To ensure an accurate test score do not change these entries once the workout begins For all FITNESS TESTS except GERKIN after the distance goal is reached the workout program goes into a cool down The duration of this phase depends on the amount of time taken to complete the test For less than five minutes the cool down is one minute For five to 15 minutes the cool down is three minutes For longer times the cool down is five min utes The user can abort the Cool Down by pressing the STOP key After the Cool Down is aborted or completed the MESSAGE AREA displays the finishing time and a point score for the PEB Army Air Force and Marines tests or a quali tative score such as EXCELLENT for the Navy test For the Gerkin test the time at which the heart rate reached the target heart rate and is maintained for 15 seconds and a converted VO2 MAX value will be shown in the MESSAGE AREA duri
28. NT Ne jamais placer aucun liquide directement sur l appareil sauf dans le plateau pour accessoires o un support pr vu cet effet Il est recommand d utiliser des contenants munis de couvercles loigner les v tements l ches les lacets et les serviettes des pi ces en mouvement Les rampes lat rales peuvent servir r tablir son quilibre mais ne sont pas destin es un usage continu Ne jamais monter sur le tapis de course et ne jamais en descendre pendant qu il tourne Utiliser les rampes lat rales afin de ne pas perdre l quilibre En cas d urgence par exemple en cas de tr buchement ou de faux pas saisir les barres lat rales et placer les pieds sur les plates formes lat rales Ne jamais marcher ni courir reculons sur le tapis roulant Quand il est n cessaire d immobiliser le tapis roulant retourner l cran de bienvenue Appuyer deux fois sur la touche STOP ram ne imm diatement l appareil l cran de bienvenue Tenir bri vement la touche SPEED DOWN ralentir la rel cher et appuyer sur la touche PAUSE La touche VITESSE VERS LE BAS est la fl che pointant vers le bas l extr me droite du groupe de fl ches sur le panneau de commande L cran du tapis roulant affiche alors Appareil immobilis par le gestionnaire Il ne peut alors plus fonctionner Le moteur principal et la la pente Le tapis roulant restera immobilis m me s il est r initialis mis hors tension puis remis sous tension etc
29. Sports Medicine s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription as equal to 220 minus an individual s age Target Heart Rate THR is a percentage of the theoretical maximum For example a 40 year old user s THR for the FAT BURN workout is 117 This work out targets 65 percent of the maximum so the equation would be 220 40 65 117 10 4 WorkouT PROGRESS The Workout Progress Screen opens automatically upon completion of the workout setup signaling the user to start the workout This screen allows the user to monitor the progress of the workout It provides a visual representation of the workout as it proceeds and monitors distance pace elapsed time heart rate incline speed and calories expended calories per hour From the Workout Progress Screen goals including Time Incline Speed and Target Heart Rate for heart rate pro grams can be changed at any point during the workout Not every goal item is available in every workout Only valid goal times are shown and accessible in the workout progress screen during a workout This screen also allows access to the media center F2 12 A2 Press the Magnifying Glass enlarge the Incline Time and Speed displays Press the M gnifying Glass again and the displays will return to their original size C2 ae lt e p L2 Change y a ar Workout OE te 5 D2 Hp Change Workout gt 4 M2 G2 O2 B2 K2 N2 J2 H2 A2 MESSAGE AREA Shows the user the workou
30. T TEST is completed a FIT TEST score will be displayed Fit TEST PROGRAM SUGGESTED EXERTION LEVELS Treadmill Fit Test Level 2 3 mph 3 4 mph 3 5 4 5 mph 3 2 4 8 kph 4 8 6 4 kph 5 6 7 2 kph NOTE Treadmill will incline to 5 after a one minute warm up Suggested exertion levels should be used as a guideline for setting up the Fit Test program The goal is to elevate the user s heart rate to a level that is between 60 85 of their theoretical maximum heart rate 220 age Within each sug gested range these additional guidelines can be used Lower Half of Range Upper Half of Range lower weight higher weight In cases of excessive weight use lower half of range 29 The computer will not accept heart rates less than 52 or greater than 200 beats per minute body weights less than 75 pounds 34 kg or greater than 400 pounds 181 kg e ages below 10 or over 99 years e data input that exceeds human potential If an error is made when entering any Fit Test data correct it by pressing CLEAR inputting the correct information and pressing ENTER It is important to take the Fit Test under similar circumstances each time Heart rate is dependent on many factors including e amount of sleep the previous night at least seven hours is recommended e time of day e time of last meal two to four hours after the last meal is recommended e time since last beverage containing caffeine or alcohol or cigarette at least four hou
31. TS LIFE FITNESS Fit TEST The treadmill Life Fitness Fit Test program is another exclusive feature of this versatile treadmill The Fit Test work out calculates cardiovascular fitness and can be used to monitor improvements in endurance every four to six weeks The user must grasp the hand sensors if equipped when prompted or wear a heart rate chest strap as the test score calculation is based on a heart rate reading The workout duration will be five minutes at a 5 incline Immediately afterward the console will take the user s heart rate reading calculate a fitness score and display the score in the Message Area The Fit Test is considered to be a submax VO2 volume of oxygen test It gauges how well the heart supplies oxygenat ed blood to the exercising muscles and how efficiently those muscles receive oxygen from the blood Physicians and exercise physiologists generally regard this test as a good measure of aerobic capacity To set up the Fit Test Choose ADVANCED FIT TESTS LIFE FITNESS FIT TEST Go through the setup screens for the Fit Test including Weight Age and Gender Press ENTER after each selec tion to record the entry Gender does not require selecting Enter afterwards The setup screen for Speed will appear ENTER SPEED 2 4 5 mph Consult the following recommended fit test level chart for an appropriate effort level based on age gender and activity level Press ENTER after the selection After the five minute FI
32. Test Heart Rate Test CSafe Loopback Test iPod Test Test Engineering INFORMATION System usage statistics on main motor Allows authorized personnel to access statistics on machine usage Statistics and Usage Log All other information is designed for use by trained Life Fitness service technicians Statistics Date and Time Information Software Versions System Errors Main Motor Information Maintenance Information Lift Motor Information Usage Log Belt Deck Information CONFIGURATION Allows access to all of the configurable settings of the unit Configurations which should only be changed by qualified technicians are password protected Manager Create Your Own Manufacturer password protected Export Import Settings Clock MAINTENANCE Allows service technicians to submit part replacements Only for use by qualified service technicians Replacing Belt and Deck Replacing Stop Switch Replacing Console Replacing Overlay Bezel Replacing Motor Controller Replacing Main Motor Replacing Lift Motor 36 5 2 CONFIGURATION MENU MANAGER Allows the user to set unit defaults configure workout duration set stand by and program custom messages Choosing Manager accesses Manager s Configuration 1 The forward button on the bottom right of the screen opens Manager s Configuration 2 Manager s Configuration 1 accesses defaults for Language Units English or Metric Maximum and Minimum Speed Workout Duration Configuration
33. WN arrows to adjust workout values goals such as length of workout weight age incline speed distance target heart rate and intensity level Press ENTER E1 to record the selec tion NUMERIC KEYPAD Another way for the user to enter workout parameters Key in the desired number on the key pad and press ENTER E1 CLEAR Clears any entry and returns the default setting ENTER Press this button after entering a value to register the value and move to the next screen Target Heart Rate THR is a percentage of the theoretical maximum For example a 40 year old user s THR for the FAT BURN workout is 117 This work out targets 65 percent of the maximum so the equation would be 220 40 65 11 7 9 F1 GOAL TYPE Select a desired workout goal type Choose from Time Distance Calories Pace Distance Climbed Time in Zone or Marathon Mode if enabled G1 BACK Returns to the previous screen H1 START OVER Exits workout setup and returns to the Home Screen TYPES OF WORKOUT SETUP SCREENS GoaAL SETUP SCREENS e Goal Type The default setting of Goal Type is TIME length of workout allowing the user to set a predeter mined length of time for the workout Users may also choose a more advanced Goal Type such as DISTANCE CALORIES PACE DISTANCE CLIMBED or TIME IN ZONE only available for heart rate programs For Distance Calories Pace Distance Climbed and Time in Zone the length of the workout depends on how long it
34. a Hawaii and Canada and are then subject to the terms provided by that country s local authorized Life Fitness representative LIFETIME WARRANTY DEFINED AS FOLLOWS Frame excludes labor handlebar assembly bolted components or attached components that are not welded to the base powder coated frame AC Motor excludes labor motor controller bolted components or attached components to the AC motor LifeSpring Shock Absorbers excludes labor and mounting hardware WHAT YOU MUST DO Retain proof of purchase our receipt of the attached registration card assures registration of purchase information but is not required use operate and maintain the Product as specified in the Manual notify Customer Support Services of any defect within 10 days after discovery of the defect if instructed return any defective part for replacement or if necessary the entire Product for repair OPERATION MANUAL It is VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THE MANUAL before operating the Product Remember to perform the periodic maintenance requirements specified in the Manual to assure proper operation and your continued sat isfaction Platinum Drive Motor Club Series Frame parts Lifespring Shock Absorbers Electrical amp Mechanical parts 3 years on console WARRANTY REGISTRATION Please COMPLETE and MAIL the attached registration card IMMEDIATELY Our receipt assures that your name address and date of purchase are on file a
35. ach workout More than one million differ ent patterns are possible HILL The Life Fitness patented HILL workout offers a variety of configurations for interval training Intervals are periods of intense cardiovascular exercise separated by regular periods of lower intensity exercise The CLASSIC PROFILE WINDOW repre sents these high and low intervals as columns of light which together have the appearance of hills and valleys The computer ized interval training workout has been scientifically demonstrated to promote greater cardiorespiratory improvement than steady pace training The HILL workout goes through four phases each marked by different intensity levels The CLASSIC PROFILE WINDOW dis plays the progress of these phases As noted in the descriptions below the heart rate should be measured at two stages in the workout to gauge its effectiveness Wear the chest strap or continuously grip the Lifepulse handles The Message Area does not display a request for a heart rate measurement as it does with CARDIO FAT BURN and the HEART RATE ZONE TRAINING programs 1 Warm up is a phase of low gradually rising resistance which brings the heart rate into the lower end of the target zone and increases respiration and blood flow to working muscles 2 Plateau increases the intensity slightly and keeps it steady to bring the heart rate to the low end of the target zone Check the heart rate at the end of this phase 3 Interval Training is a se
36. ate goal until the user reaches the current goal t Defined by the American College of Sports Medicine s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription as equal to 220 minus an individual s age Target Heart Rate THR is a percentage of the theoretical maximum HRmax A 40 year old user s recommended THR for the Heart Rate Interval workout is 144 or 80 percent of the maximum so the equation would be 220 40 80 144 Target Heart Rate THR is a percentage of the theoretical maximum For example a 40 year old user s THR for the Extreme Heart Rate workout is 153 The workout program targets a standard 85 percent of the maximum so the equation would be 220 40 85 153 28 HILL WORKOUTS The Life Fitness patented HILL workouts give even more ways to vary interval training Based on the same principles as the CLASSIC HILL workout Hill workouts are customized to resemble different locations training scenarios to add variety and challenge to Hill workouts The AROUND THE WORLD workout is an interval training workout in which the hills resemble scenes of various geographical areas The CASCADES workout is a two peak workout in which intensity levels gradually increase and decrease The FOOTHILLS workout is a rolling hill workout with low intensity levels The KILIMINAJARO workout is a hill workout in which the intensity levels gradually incline toward one ultimate peak and then gradually decline ADVANCED WORKOUTS Fit TES
37. der the INCLINE button Intensity level The Life Fitness Treadmill provides a selection of 20 intensity levels Each level represents a range of incline percentages See Section 4 4 Maximizing Workouts on a Life Fitness Treadmill for a chart showing all 20 levels The Workout Profile Window displays the levels of intensity in a workout in progress as proportional columns The height of the column furthest to the left is proportional to the current level of intensity Selecting a low intensity level at first is recom mended As physical conditioning improves the levels can increase Target Heart Rate THR is a percentage of the theoretical maximum For example a 40 year old user s THR for the FAT BURN workout is 117 This work out targets 65 percent of the maximum so the equation would be 220 40 65 117 21 TARGET HEART RATE Target heart rate Programs that calculate a target heart rate base this number on the age of the user and the type of workout The user accepts or adjusts the rate when setting up the workout During the workout itself the program reads the heart rate which is transmitted via the Polar heart rate chest strap or the Lifepulse system sensors and it uses this data to adjust the resistance Manually raising the rate by pressing the HEART RATE button on the CONTROL PANEL and typing the desired number with the NUMERIC KEYPAD increases the intensity of the cardiovascular exercise 4 ENTERING WoRKOUT VALUES AGE W
38. e World Cascades Foothills Kilimanjaro Advanced Workouts Fit Tests Life Fitness Army PFT Navy PRT Marines PFT Air Force PRT Gerkin Protocol Physical Efficiency Battery Sport Training Sport Training 5K Sport Training 10K Speed Training Speed Interval Create Your Own Speed Interval and Heart Rate Interval Workout Landscape Perspectives Maximizing Workouts on a Life Fitness Treadmill 34 Selecting a Level Cool Down Additional heatures scientists arated We eek Groans gee Nanaia ds yarns Magi tw aoe SDS MEN 34 Audio Cues iPod Compatibility Virtual Trainer USB Connectivity Zoom Feature Media Center Systems Options Menu 2 36 Using the System Options Menu 36 Configuration Menu 2 37 Manager s Configuration 1 Language Units Workout Duration Configuration Standby Configuration Manager s Configuration 2 Acceleration and Deceleration Rates Custom Message Program Timeout Create Your Own Fit Tests Marathon Mode Audio Cues Manager Configuration Touch Screen Configuration Export Import Settings Configuration Settings 39 Life Fitness Platinum Club Series Treadmill 7 Console Specifications
39. easy to read display The workout profile is not viewable while ZOOM mode is active K2 TIME DISPLAY ELAPSED TIME Select this button to view the time of day change the length of the workout or to choose a different view for time To change workout length select ELAPSED TIME use the arrow buttons or the numerical keypad to adjust the time and then select ENTER To change the time view select ELAPSED TIME choose a different time view REMAINING TIME or HIDDEN TIME and press ENTER To change the length of a workout without leaving the Workout Progress Screen use the illuminated ARROW KEYS on the Control Panel directly underneath ELAPSED TIME NOTE Changing the length of a workout by using the TIME ELAPSED button has no effect on the time elapsed which is an ongoing measurement of the time already spent in a workout L2 CHANNEL ch Channel icon for the optional Life Fitness Attachable TV and iPod Press the illuminated ARROW KEYS next to the channel icon ch to change channel M2 VOLUME Volume icon for the optional Life Fitness TV and iPod Press the illuminated ARROW KEYS next to this icon to adjust volume N2 COOL DOWN Workout programs end automatically in a cool down phase which lowers the intensity level In this phase of a workout the body begins to remove lactic acid and other accumulated by products of exercise which build up in muscles during a workout and contribute to muscle soreness Press the COOL DOWN key to enter
40. ed the maximum allowable speed is 4 5 mph If a heart rate chest strap is detected the maxi mum speed is 14 mph 17 4 THE WORKOUTS 4 1 WoRrkouT OVERVIEWS The following workouts are preprogrammed for the Life Fitness Treadmill QUICK START is the fastest way to begin exercising and it bypasses the steps involved in selecting a specific workout pro gram After the QUICK START key is pressed a constant level workout begins The intensity level does not change automati Cally CLASSIC workouts are workouts in which intensity levels increase and decrease in set patterns The following workouts may be accessed with this button MANUAL is a constant effort workout in which the user can change resistance level or speed at any time RANDOM is an interval training workout of constantly changing intensity levels that occur in no regular pattern or progression HILL is an interval training workout Intervals are periods of intense aerobic exercise separated by regular periods of lower intensity exercise HEART RATE workouts are workouts in which intensity levels increase and decrease in set patterns The following workouts may be accessed with this button FAT BURN is a low intensity workout for burning the body s fat reserves The user wears a heart rate chest strap or grasps the Lifepulse sensors continuously The program adjusts the intensity level through changing the incline elevation based on the actual heart rate to maintain
41. ee nde na ate ocd eas Ag a de ini en ey eo eee 4 Important Safety Instructions 2 0 0 eee 4 The Display Console and Activity Zone 6 Display Console and Activity Zone Overview 6 Display Console and Activity Zone Descriptions 7 Reading Rack and Accessory Trays 15 Heart Rate Zone Training Exercise 16 Why Heart Rate Zone Training Exercise 16 Heart Rate Monitoring ere eFs a Ais Peon a alla ily bie EP EO Ae ga ee 17 The Lifepulse System The Optional Heart Rate Chest Strap Ae Workouts en se aus dau aan de en Rew bare intrested ee a bains 18 WorkOut OVervieWs ai ses see ana ace ae aa de des A nn ne Reta a a aa ae de de Re ad 18 Using the Workouts vecuar aaner deme nis rm ee Pane fn den D tree me SS 20 Beginning a Workout Selecting a Workout Entering Workout Goals Entering Workout Values Using Marathon Mode Changing Ending A Workout Workout Alerarchy 42 sacs a EE ee ah a ah Oe Bae nee Rae De ae a ae ERE 24 Workout iDescriptlons ioc a dut Bede et re at ar is ta eee ile than 26 Quick Start Classic Manual Random Hill Heart Rate Fat Burn Cardio Heart Rate Hill Heart Rate Interval Extreme Heart Rate Hill Around th
42. en increases by one and the indicator line starts over at the base of the mountain 4 5K NATURE TRAIL Switch to the 5K Nature Trail Landscape by touching the CHANGE VIEW but ton on the Workout Progress Screen and selecting 5K Nature Trail This Landscape shows the current workout as an indicator line that traces a path around a 5 kilometer trail marking off 1 kilometer intervals Every time the user travels 5 kilometers taking the indicator line all the way around the trail the lap counter in the lower left of the profile screen increases by one and the indicator line starts over at the beginning of the trail 33 4 4 MAXMIZING WORKOUTS ON A LIFE FITNESS TREADMILL SELECTING A LEVEL The steps for setting up a CLASSIC HILL CLASSIC RANDOM HILL SPORT TRAINING 5K and SPORT TRAINING 10K workout include selecting a level The word level refers to a range of incline percentages The treadmill features 20 levels with Level 1 having the lowest average incline grade and Level 20 having the highest LEVEL Incline LEVEL Incline 1 0 0 1 5 11 2 0 8 5 2 0 0 2 2 12 3 0 9 2 3 0 0 2 9 13 3 5 9 9 4 0 0 3 6 14 5 0 10 6 5 0 0 4 3 15 5 5 11 3 6 0 0 5 0 16 6 5 12 0 7 0 0 5 7 17 7 0 12 7 8 0 0 6 4 18 8 0 13 4 9 0 5 7 1 19 8 7 14 1 10 1 5 7 8 20 9 0 15 0 Within each level are seven incline percentages or hills During a workout each hill appears in the CLASSIC PROFILE win dow as rows of light
43. hen prompted to enter Age use the illuminated ARROW KEYS to increase or decrease the displayed age to the correct value or key in the correct value with the NUMERIC KEYPAD and press ENTER Life Fitness Treadmill workout programs that set a target heart rate zone first calculate the user s theoretical maximum heart rate by subtracting the user s age from the number 220 The programs then calculate the target zone as a per centage of the theoretical maximum WEIGHT Select weight and press ENTER Entering an accurate weight allows for a more accurate calorie calculation GENDER Select gender and press enter Used in the fit test prediction equation and associated fitness rating 5 USING MARATHON MODE If Marathon Mode is enabled a Marathon Mode button will appear in the time entry screen when configuring a workout Selecting Marathon Mode sets the workout to an unlimited time workout The workout can then be ended only by the user or one of the emergency stop systems Within a workout Marathon Mode can be changed by pressing the Time Key Pressing the Time Key makes it possible to set a time goal as long as it s not less than the time already spent in the workout A new time goal must be set and entered to override Marathon Mode 6 CHANGING ENDING A WORKOUT SWITCHING WorKOuTS ON THE FLY It is possible during a workout to switch to another workout program After a switch the console retains all the progress information about
44. idual user s performance Cool down times are pre set in proportion to the duration of a workout The cool down time can be changed by using the corresponding arrow keys on the control panel At the end of cool down or after pressing the END WORKOUT key a workout summary box appears J PAUSE Press the illuminated key below PAUSE to stop the belt and hold the current workout A RESUME WORK OUT button and EXIT button appear on the Touchscreen Continue the workout by selecting RESUME WORKOUT or end the workout by selecting EXIT K MEDIA Press the illuminated key next to MEDIA to access the following options Life Fitness Attachable Television and iPod L VOLUME Volume control for the optional Life Fitness Attachable TV and iPod Press the illuminated UP and DOWN arrow keys next to the volume icon to adjust volume Target Heart Rate THR is a percentage of the theoretical maximum For example a 40 year old user s THR for the FAT BURN workout is 117 This work out targets 65 percent of the maximum so the equation would be 220 40 65 11 7 8 CH Channel control for the optional Life Fitness Attachable TV and iPod Press the illuminated UP and DOWN arrow keys next to the channel icon ch to change channel CHANGE VIEW Press the illuminated key next to CHANGE VIEW to toggle between four landscapes 400 METER TRACK CLASSIC PROFILE MOUNTAIN and 5K NATURE TRAIL CHANGE WORKOUT Press the illuminated key next to CHANGE WORKOUT
45. ill be in front of the Touchscreen Display use care when placing reading materials on the rack and when turning pages to ensure that buttons aren t accidentally toggled 15 3 HEART RATE ZONE TRAINING EXERCISE 3 1 WHY HEART RATE ZONE TRAINING EXERCISE Research shows that maintaining a specific heart rate while exercising is the optimal way to monitor the intensity of a workout and to achieve maximum results That is the idea behind the Life Fitness Heart Rate Zone Training approach to exercise Zone Training identifies an exerciser s ideal heart rate range or zone for burning fat or increasing cardiovascular fit ness The zone is a percentage of the theoretical maximum HRmax and its value depends on the workout The Life Fitness Treadmill features five exclusive workouts designed to take full advantage of the benefits of Heart Rate Zone Training exercise e FAT BURN HEART RATE HILL e EXTREME HEART RATE CARDIO HEART RATE INTERVAL Each workout offers different benefits as discussed in Section 4 The Workouts NOTE Consulting a fitness trainer is recommended for defining specific fitness goals and designing a workout program The Heart Rate Zone Training workout programs measure heart rate Wear the optional telemetry chest strap or grip the Lifepulse sensors to enable the treadmill s on board computer to monitor the heart rate during a workout The computer automatically adjusts the incline level to main ZONE TRAIN
46. ing pace usually above 4 5 MPH or 7 2 KPH For these speeds the use of a heart rate chest strap is recommended THE OPTIONAL HEART RATE CHEST STRAP The Life Fitness Treadmill is equipped with Polar telemetry a heart rate monitoring system in which electrodes pressed against the skin transfer heart rate signals to the treadmill console These electrodes are attached to a chest strap that the user wears during the workout The chest strap is optional To order it call Life Fitness Customer Support Services at 1 800 351 3737 See the diagram below for correct positioning of the strap The electrodes A which are the two grooved surfaces on the underside of the strap must remain wet to transmit accurately the electrical impulses of the heart back to the receiv er Moisten the electrodes Then secure the strap as high under the chest muscles as possible The strap should be snug but comfortable enough to allow for normal breathing The transmitter strap delivers an optimal heart rate reading when the electrodes are in direct contact with bare skin However it functions properly through a thin layer of wet clothing If it becomes necessary to re moisten the chest strap electrodes grasp the center of the strap pull it away from the chest to expose the two electrodes and re moisten them During the setup of a heart rate zone training workout the user will be required to enter a start up speed If a heart rate chest strap is not detect
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48. lays when a workout enters the cool down phase when a workout is complete and when the Workout Summary is displayed e Heartbeat Sound Plays to prompt the user to grasp the contact heart rate sensors 34 IPoD COMPATIBILITY This compatibility makes it possible for iPod users to plug in and charge their iPods and iPod nanos control their iPod playlists from the console and watch iPod delivered video on the optional Life Fitness Attachable TV Users can plug their headphones directly into the equipment console or their iPod while safely storing their player in the iPod holding tray VIRTUAL TRAINER Life Fitness recognized the growing need to provide ongoing workout support for a broader range of exercisers The 95 Series Treadmills provide exercisers with a unique tool at their fingertips the Life Fitness Virtual Trainer to motivate and educate over the duration of their workout Created for beginners as well as the frequent fitness equipment user the Virtual Trainer takes the intimidation out of beginning a new workout and provides ongoing encouragement With the push of a button a male or female face appears on the integrated LCD screen and advises the user on every aspect of the workout from describing workout programs to updates on workout statistics including distance calories and time After selecting the desired Virtual Trainer the Select Workout screen will appear and the user will be taken through the steps in Section 4 22
49. m up the workout progresses toward the first hill and heart rate goal Once the goal is reached the hill continues for three min utes Then the level decreases into a valley Once the 65 percent of HRmax goal is reached the valley continues for three minutes after which the next hill begins The user s fitness level determines the number of hills and valleys encountered within the duration At the end of the duration the workout goes into a cool down phase If the heart rate goes above the theoreti cal maximum for more then 45 seconds the treadmill automatically goes into pause mode If the user does not reach a heart rate goal after five minutes the MESSAGE CENTER displays a prompt to increase or decrease speed depending on whether the workout is in a hill or valley phase The program does not proceed to a new heart rate goal until the user reaches the current goal Z 80 HRmax ELU 80 HRmax Valley 65 HRmax Valley 65 HRmax 65 HRmax HEART RATE INTERVAL Workout Profile 117 BPM 117 BPM 117 BPM 117 BPM User Example 80 percent of theoretical maximum HRmax 40 year old 144 recommended BPM EXTREME HEART RATE This workout is designed to help more experienced users to break through fitness improvement plateaus The workout alter nates between two target heart rates as quickly as possible The effect is similar to that of running sprints The user must wear a chest strap or grip the Lifepulse sens
50. ncrease or decrease the incline of the treadmill B3 SPEED ARROW KEYS Press these keys to increase or decrease the speed of the striding belt C3 WALK JOG and RUN preset buttons Press these buttons to preset a walk 2 mph jog 4 mph or run 6 mph pace D3 QUICK START Press this key to begin a manual workout immediately without having to select a workout program Once the workout begins use the ARROW KEYS to change the intensity level The Life Fitness Treadmill is equipped with a manual emergency stop system Use either of the two features described below to stop the treadmill immediately E3 A STOP button is located on the top of the ACTIVITY ZONE Press the button to stop the striding belt and end the current workout A STOP magnet is located on the bottom of the ACTIVITY ZONE A cord with a clip is attached to this magnet Before starting a workout attach the clip to clothing To stop the striding belt on the treadmill pull the cord removing the mag net from the ACTIVITY ZONE Replace the magnet to reset the system 2 3 READING RACK AND ACCESSORY TRAYS The display console design includes a built in reading rack A allowing a book or magazine to be supported during the workout Also included in the display console are three built in accessory trays B Two side trays to accommodate large items such as water bottles and one center tray for smaller items such as personal media devices NOTE Since reading materials w
51. ness of breath he or she must stop immediately Des probl mes de sant peuvent tre caus s par une utilisation incorrecte ou excessive de l quipement Life Fitness recommande FORTEMENT de consulter un m decin pour subir un examen m dical complet avant de commencer tout programme d exercice et tout particuli rement si l utilisateur a des ant c dents familiaux d hy pertension ou de troubles cardiaques s il a plus de 45 ans s il fume s il a du cholest rol s il est ob se ou n a pas fait d exercice r guli rement depuis un an Si pendant l utilisation de l appareil l utilisateur ressent un malaise des vertiges des douleurs ou des difficult s respirer il doit s arr ter imm diatement 1 GETTING STARTED 1 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using the treadmill OPERATION Always follow the console instructions for proper operation Never insert objects into any opening in this product If an object should drop inside turn off the power unplug the power cord from the outlet and carefully retrieve it If the item cannot be reached contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services Do not reach into or underneath the unit or tip it on its side during operation Never place liquids of any type directly on the unit except in an accessory tray or holder Containers with lids are recommended Do not use this product in bare feet Always wear shoes Wear shoes with rubber or high traction
52. ng the workout summary SPORT TRAINING SPORT TRAINING 5k is a distance goal workout that simulates an actual terrain with varying incline levels It is designed to assist runners in training for a 5 kilometer or 3 1 mile race SPORT TRAINING 10K is a distance goal workout that simulates an actual terrain with varying incline levels It is designed to assist runners in training for a 10 kilometer or 6 2 mile race SPEED TRAINING is a Hill workout in which the intensity level alternates between high and low levels very quickly to simulate a typical speed training workout SPEED INTERVAL allows the user to toggle between user defined jog and run speeds The user can toggle the speeds at any time during the workout or adjust the speeds on the fly CREATE YOUR OWN CREATE YOUR OWN workouts enable the user to design personalized workouts based on SPEED INTERVAL or on HEART RATE INTERVAL CREATE YOUR OWN WORKOUTS may be disabled through the manager s configuration screen See Section 5 2 Configuration Menu Manager s Configuration 2 Create Your Own for details Users cannot name and save their workout 32 WoRKOUT LANDSCAPE PERSPECTIVES Workout Landscapes provide users with three additional ways to visualize progress through a workout Users can switch views by pressing the CHANGE VIEW key while in the Workout Progress Screen or by pressing the correspond ing illuminated key on the Control Panel 1 400 METER TRACK
53. nt Enable Disable Marathon Mode Switching on the telemetry feature makes it possible to use the Polar compatible Heart Rate Zone Training exercise chest strap for monitoring the heart rate The rate at which the treadmill accelerates to the selected speed ranging from 1 slowest to 5 fastest See Using the Custom Message Setup in this section This feature allows the manager to enable or disable the Create Your Own Workout feature This feature is not available on home models The amount of time the user can go without touching the Touchscreen during workout setup before the unit returns to the Home Screen The allowed range is 20 to 255 seconds The rate at which the treadmill decelerates to the selected speed ranging from 1 slowest to 5 fastest IF ENABLED This option will alert the user if a belt notification exists 39 5 4 SPECIFICATIONS LIFE FITNESS PLATINUM CLUB SERIES TREADMILL 7 CONSOLE SPECIFICATIONS Console Option Resolution Headphone Jack Control Panel Touch Screen Touch Screen Display Workouts Levels Manager Defined User Selected Languages Display Readout TV Control Features iPod Compatibility 40 7 E Integrated LCD System with Touch Screen Technology 800x480 300 milliwatt 3 5mm Stereo Arrow Keys Cool Down Pause Incline Speed Media Volume Channel Change View Change Workout Virtual Trainer 4 Wire Resistive Touch Screen Quick Sta
54. nt of the maximum so the equation would be 220 40 65 117 20 The Pace Goal feature is designed to allow the user to set the pace of a workout The user sets a pace goal during the workout setup Once the goal is met the workout automatically goes into a cool down phase and ends afterward A pace readout is displayed at the left of the screen showing numeric feedback regarding the user s progress relating to the selected pace To use this feature 1 Select a workout 2 Inthe Goal Time setup screen choose MORE select PACE enter the desired pace goal and select ENTER 3 For Units choose either ENGLISH to set a pace speed in miles time or METRIC to set a pace speed in kilometers time 4 Enter the distance and time of the workout 5 The console will calculate the pace the user must maintain to finish the workout in the desired time 6 Select ENTER to approve the displayed pace or reenter the chosen time and distance 7 Begin the workout The Distance Climbed Goal feature is designed to allow the user to set a distance climbed of a workout The user sets a distance climbed goal during workout setup Once the goal is met the workout automatically goes into a cool down phase and ends afterward To use this feature 1 Select a workout 2 Inthe Goal Time setup screen choose MORE select DISTANCE CLIMBED enter the desired distance climbed goal and select ENTER 3 Finish the setup steps for the selected workout 4 Begin
55. obligation or liability concerning the sale of this Product Under no circumstances shall we be liable under this warranty or otherwise of any damage to any person or property including any lost profits or lost savings for any special indirect secondary incidental or consequential damages of any nature arising out of the use of or inability to use this Product Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of implied warranties or of liability for incidental or consequential dam ages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you CHANGES IN WARRANTY NOT AUTHORIZED No one is authorized to change modify or extend the terms of this limited warranty EFFECT OF STATE LAWS This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state OUR PLEDGE TO YOU Our Products are designed and manufactured to the highest standards We want you completely satisfied with our Products and will do everything possible under the terms of this warranty to keep you secure in knowing you have bought the best 1 YEAR Labor NOTE Warranty coverage begins at the original date of sale Warranties outside the U S may vary 41 BUILT TO LEAD M051 00K70 B029 Life Fitness World Headquarters 5100 North River Road Schiller Park IL 60176 USA
56. ors throughout the workout NOTE It is recommended that users who run at speeds faster than 4 5 MPH wear the chest strap and do not use the Lifepulse sensors When setting up the workout the user enters a target heart rate and selects a walk speed and a jog speed After a stan dard three minute warm up the treadmill accelerates to the jog speed and the incline increases until the user reaches the target heart rate goal of 85 percent of the theoretical maximum HRmax That target rate is maintained for a stabiliz ing period Then the incline is reduced to 0 percent and the treadmill slows to the walk speed When the heart rate falls to the 65 percent of HRmax goal it is maintained there for a stabilizing period The program repeats the alternating of speeds and incline levels continuing this pattern throughout the duration 85 HRmax 85 HRmax 85 HRmax Stabilizing Period Stabilizing Period Stabilizing Period Warm up 65 HRmax 65 HRmax EXTREME HEART RATE Workout Profile 153 BPM 153 BPM 153 BPM Stabilizing Period Stabilizing Period Stabilizing Period 118 BPM 418 BPM 118 BPM 118 BPM User Example 85 percent of theoretical maximum HRmax 40 year old 153 recommended BPM If the user does not reach a heart rate goal after five minutes the MESSAGE CENTER displays a prompt to increase or decrease speed depending on whether the workout is in a hill or valley phase The program does not proceed to a new heart r
57. out goes into a cool down phase If the heart rate goes above the theoretical maximum for more then 45 seconds the treadmill automatically goes into pause mode If the user does not reach a heart rate goal after five minutes the MESSAGE CENTER displays a prompt to increase or decrease speed depending on whether the workout is in a hill or valley phase The program does not proceed to a new heart rate goal until the user reaches the current goal Defined by the American College of Sports Medicine s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription as equal to 220 minus an individual s age Target Heart Rate THR is a percentage of the theoretical maximum For example a 40 year old user s THR for the FAT BURN workout is 117 This work out targets 65 percent of the maximum so the equation would be 220 40 65 117 For the CARDIO and HEART RATE HILL workouts it is 144 or 80 per cent of the maximum so the equation would be 220 40 80 144 27 HEART RATE INTERVAL This workout combines the CLASSIC HILL workout profile with the concept of Heart Rate Zone Training The default tar get heart rate is calculated as 80 percent of the theoretical maximum HRmax but the user can adjust the target rate during the workout setup The workout alternates between a hill which brings the heart rate up to the target rate of 80 per cent of HRmax and a valley which brings the heart rate down to 65 percent of HRmax After a standard three minute war
58. re 4 TOUCH SCREEN CONFIGURATION Follow the instructions on the screen to recalibrate the Touchscreen When finished touch anywhere on the screen to return to the Main Menu 5 Export IMPORT SETTINGS Brings up the Export Import Settings screen which is used to import or export manager and manufacturer configurable set tings This can be advantageous when many or all optional features are enabled and configured To Import or Export Settings Insert a USB stick into the USB port Enter the Import Export Settings through the Configuration Menu Select Import Settings to USB or Export Settings To USB Upon notification remove the USB stick from the USB port NOTE It is important to turn the unit off before inserting or removing the USB stick NOTE Exported setting information is product specific Treadmill settings can only be imported into other same model treadmills Treadmill settings cannot be used to update settings of any other product NOTE This method is not recommended for the setup of the optional Life Fitness Attachable TV 38 5 3 CONFIGURATION SETTINGS MANAGER S CONFIGURATION 1 SETTING LANGUAGE ENGLISH METRIC UNITS MAXIMUM SPEED MINIMUM SPEED WORKOUT DURATION STANDBY CONFIGURATION DEFAULT ENGLISH ENGLISH 12 0 MPH 0 5 MPH 60 MINUTES Enabled MANAGER S CONFIGURATION 2 SETTING DISTANCE CLIMBED DISPLAY FIT TESTS SYSTEM BEEPS PAUSE TIME MAXIMUM INCLINE MARATHON MOD
59. ries of increasingly steeper hills alternating with valleys or stints of recovery The heart rate should rise to the high end of the target zone Check the heart rate at the end of this phase 3 Cool down is a low intensity phase that allows the body to begin removing lactic acid and other exercise by prod ucts which build up in muscles and contribute to soreness TERRAIN HILLS AND VALLEYS WARM UP INTERVAL TRAINING COOL DOWN A FIRST HR SECOND HR CHECK POINT CHECK POINT Each column as seen in the CLASSIC PROFILE WINDOW and the chart above represents one interval The overall duration of the workout determines the length of each interval Each workout is made up of 20 intervals so the duration of each interval is equal to the duration of the entire workout divided by 20 26 1 to 9 minutes A workout with a duration of less than 10 minutes is insufficient for the HILL program to complete all four phases adequately The program therefore condenses a workout of this duration at various stages 10 to 19 minutes The interval durations initially are set at 30 seconds for a 10 minute workout For every minute over 10 each interval increases by three seconds 15 minute workout consists of 20 intervals at 45 seconds each 20 to 99 minutes All intervals last 60 seconds If the user adds minutes to the pre set duration while the workout is in
60. rs is recommended e time since last exercised at least six hours is recommended For the most accurate Fit Test results perform the Fit Test on three consecutive days and average the three scores NOTE To receive a proper Fit Test score the work done must be within a training heart rate zone that is 60 percent to 85 percent of the theoretical maximum heart rate HRmax This rate is defined by the American College of Sports Medicine s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription as equal to 220 minus an individual s age The tables below list fit test results RELATIVE FITNESS CLASSIFICATION FOR MEN wen ET LT O Rating 20 29 30 39 40 49 50 59 60 Een awe a mar wae ee ue 30 RELATIVE FITNESS CLASSIFICATION FOR WOMEN Estimated VO2 Max ml kg min Per Age Category RICE fang oa on us ne Life Fitness developed this rating scale based on VO2 max percentile distributions referenced in American College of Sports Medicine s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription 6th Ed 2000 It is designed to provide a qualita tive description of a user s VO2 max estimation and a means of assessing initial fitness level and tracking improvement MILITARY When enabled the Life Fitness Treadmill features additional fitness tests based upon specific predefined protocols See Section 5 1 Manager s Configuration Fit Tests for information on how to enable these tests ARMY PFT 2 0 miles The U S
61. rt Select Workout Virtual Trainer USB Preset Selection Workout Setup Workout Progress Workout Summary Information Media Center Language Select Screen Lock Unlock Quick Start Classic Manual Random Hill Heart Rate Fat Burn Cardio Heart Rate Hill Heart Rate Interval Extreme Heart Rate Hill Around the World Foothills Kilimanjaro Cascades Advanced Fit Tests Life Fitness Gerkin Protocol Physical Efficiency Battery Army PFT Navy PRT Air Force PRT Marines PFT Create Your Own Create Your Own Speed Interval and Heart Rate Interval Sport Training Sport Training 5K Sport Training 10K Speed Training Speed Interval 20 Hill Random 5K and 10K workouts English Spanish Portuguese Italian French German Dutch Russian Chinese traditional and simplified Japanese Turkish and Korean Speed Incline Heart Rate Pace Elapsed Time Time Remaining Time in Zone Time of Day Distance Distance Climbed Distance Remaining Calories Calories per Hours 125 available channels Channel Controls Previous Channel Closed Captioning Secondary Audio Programming Mute Volume Channel Select iPod video capability on optional Attachable TV iPod iPod nano playlist management and LCD screen iPod iPod nano power and charging 5 5 WARRANTY INFORMATION WHAT IS COVERED This Life Fitness exercise equipment Product is warranted to be free of all defects in material and workmanship
62. s a registered owner of the Product Failure to return the card will not affect your rights under this warranty Being a registered owner assures coverage in the event you lose your proof of purchase In any event always retain proof of purchase such as your bill of sale HOW TO GET PARTS amp SERVICE Simply call Customer Support Services at 800 351 3737 or 847 451 0036 Monday through Friday from 8 00 a m to 6 00 p m Central Standard Time and tell them your name address and the serial number of your Product They will tell you how to get a replacement part or if nec essary arrange for service where your Product is located or advise you on how and where to ship the Product for service Before shipping 1 obtain a Return Authorization Number RA from Customer Support Services 2 securely pack your Product use the original shipping carton if possi ble 3 write the RA on the outside of the carton 4 insure the Product and 5 include a letter explaining the defect or problem and a copy of your proof of purchase if you believe the service is covered by warranty EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMIT ED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND ALL OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR LIA BILITIES ON OUR PART We neither assume nor authorize any person to assure for us any other
63. s into an END WORKOUT button A user can stop a workout by pushing the END WORKOUT button otherwise the cool down phase will automatically begin The program will designate a cool down time period in proportion to the amount of time spent in the workout Upon completion of cool down a workout summary will appear which includes the distance travelled the total calories burned average heart rate average pace and elapsed time To exit the workout without a cool down press the STOP button or select CHANGE WORKOUT and then RESET WORKOUT SUMMARY Upon ending a workout a workout summary will appear The following information is displayed Average Speed Distance Calories Burned Average Heart Rate and Elapsed Time Users have the following three options regarding the workout summary save the data to a USB stick for preset workouts and workout tracking by SELECTING USB leave the workout summary by selecting EXIT or increase the time the summary is shown on screen by selecting MORE TIME The duration of the Workout Summary screen defaults to one minute 23 4 3 WoORKOUT DESCRIPTIONS WoRKOUT HIERARCHY Select Workout Classic 24 Heart Rate Fat Burn and Cardio Heart Rate Hill Heart Rate Interval Extreme Heart Rate Hill Around the World Cascades Foothills Kilimanjaro Advanced Create Your Own CYO Speed Interval CYO Heart Rate Interval Life Fitness Fit Test Military Gerkin PEB
64. t type prompts the user for needed information and explains con cepts B2 WORKOUT PROFILE WINDOW This window displays workout progress using one of four workout landscapes C2 CHANGE VIEW This button allows the user to toggle between four workout landscapes 400 METER TRACK CLASSIC PROFILE MOUNTAIN and 5K NATURE TRAIL These can be toggled between at will without losing workout progress information D2 CHANGE WORKOUT Choose this button to go back to the workout selection screen and SELECT WORKOUT To change workouts choose the new program enter any remaining values and press ENTER E2 VIRTUAL TRAINER Choose this button to enable or disable the VIRTUAL TRAINER F2 GOAL DISPLAYS HEART RATE Replaces level on heart rate workouts only Displays the target heart rate the user has specified in the workout setup screens Can be changed anytime during a workout by touching the HEART RATE button on the Touchscreen and accessing the Target Heart Rate Workout Setup Screen ACTUAL HEART RATE Displays the heart rate if the user grasps the Lifepulse sensors or wears a Polar compatible heart rate chest strap NOTE Heart rate can be checked on any of the screens whether before a workout begins or during a workout DISTANCE Displays the accumulated distance traveled or distance climbed during a workout CALORIES CALORIES PER HOUR PACE Displays the accumulated calories burned calories burned per hour and the striding pace G2
65. tance heart rate and calories burned during the workout 2 2 DISPLAY CONSOLE AND ACTIVITY ZONE DESCRIPTIONS This section lists and describes the functions for the buttons on the Touchscreen Display on the Life Fitness Treadmill See Section 4 The Workouts for detailed information on using the console to set up workouts TOUCHSCREEN DISPLAY The Touchscreen Display in combination with the illuminated Control Panel keys allows the user to move from screen to screen by simply touching buttons to access other screens Among many features the Touchscreen Display enables users to access 1 SELECT Workout choose a workout 2 VIRTUAL TRAINER SETUP choose a Virtual Trainer for workout motivation 3 USB PRESET SELECTION select a saved preset from a USB stick 4 Workout Setup enter workout values and goals 5 Workout PROGRESS monitor progress edit workout goals and access entertainment 6 Workout SUMMARY INFORMATION view and save workout summary information 7 Menia CENTER setup media options Life Fitness ATTACHABLE TV and iPod 8 LANGUAGE SELECT choose from various available languages 1 HOME SCREEN CAUTION Obtain proper instruction prior to using this equipment e Consult a physician prior to workout Stop exercising if you feel pain D UB faint dizzy or short of breath Keep children away from this equipment Failure to use appropriate caution could result in serious injury tjs ff
66. te Workout Setup Screen HEART RATE HILL This program combines the CLASSIC HILL workout profile with the concept of Heart Rate Zone Training The default target heart rate is calculated as 80 percent of the theoretical maximum HRmax but the user can adjust the target rate during the workout setup All hills and valleys are percentages of HRmax The workout consists of three hills that target three heart rate goals The first hill brings the heart rate to 70 percent of HRmax The second hill increases the rate to 75 percent of HRmax The third hill matches the Target Heart Rate bringing the heart rate to 80 percent of HRmax The valley always is defined as 65 percent of HRmax Hill Valley Valley Valley 65 HRmax HEART RATE HILL Workout Profile 117 BPM User Example 80 percent of theoretical maximum HRmax 40 year old 144 recommended BPM After a standard three minute warm up the workout progresses toward the first hill and heart rate goal Once the user reaches 70 percent of HRmax the hill continues for one minute When the minute expires the level decreases into a valley Once the user s heart rate falls to 65 percent of HRmax the valley continues for one minute Then the next hill begins with its corresponding heart rate goal After the user completes the third hill valley pair the program returns to the first hill and repeats the cycle as long as the duration allows At the end of the duration the work
67. the workout since its beginning To change workouts on the fly simply press CHANGE WORKOUT and then choose a new workout To switch to a new workout and restart the progress information choose CHANGE WORKOUT and then RESET PAUSING WORKOUTS Press the PAUSE key to stop the belt and hold the current workout ARESUME WORKOUT button and EXIT button appear on the Touchscreen Continue the workout by selecting RESUME WORKOUT or end the workout by selecting EXIT The pause duration defaults to 1 minute configurable by the manager after which the console returns to the Home Screen A workout can also be paused by using ZEROUT speed control If during a workout a user decreases the speed to the minimum and continues to hold the DECREASE SPEED ARROW the speed falls to 0 zero MPH which is pause mode The minimum speed is 0 5 MPH unless changed in the Manager s Configuration See section 5 3 Manager s Configuration Setting 1 for more information t Defined by the American College of Sports Medicine s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription as equal to 220 minus an individuals age Target Heart Rate THR is a percentage of the theoretical maximum For example a 40 year old user s THR for the FAT BURN workout is 117 This work out targets 65 percent of the maximum so the equation would be 220 40 65 117 22 ENDING WoRKOUTS EARLY To end a workout early press COOL DOWN on the Control Panel The COOL DOWN button change
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69. tion 4 3 for an overview of the steps required to set up each work out 1 BEGINNING A WoRKOUT There are three ways to being a workout Quick Start Select Workout See Section 4 22 and Virtual Trainer see Section 4 5 SELECTING AND USING Quick START QUICK START is the fastest way to begin exercising It bypasses the steps of selecting a specific workout program On the home screen press the QUICK START button The workout begins at an intensity level that remains the same unless manually changed Choose ENTER WEIGHT FOR ACCURATE CALORIES so Calories Burned Calories per Hour can be computed and displayed as workout statistics 2 SELECTING A WORKOUT Press the SELECT WORKOUT button to begin the workout selection process The touchscreen will bring up the top level workout categories which include CLASSIC HEART RATE HILL and ADVANCED Each workout button includes a listing of workout programs or an easy to understand description of the workout Once a workout is selected the corresponding Workout Setup Screens which include goal type time distance calories pace and distance climbed level age weight distance speed incline and target heart rate will appear Press ENTER after each selec tion to record it After values are set the Workout Progress Screen appears and the workout begins See Section 4 3 for detailed information on available workouts 3 ENTERING WoRKOUT GOALS SELECTING A GOAL TYPE Goal Type defaults to
70. tion 5 2 Configuration Menu Manager s Configuration 1 Language for language setup details 2 CONTROL PANEL The Control Panel allows the user to control workout and media parameters without leaving the Workout Progress screen Distance Heart Rate Calories H ARROW KEYS When in the workout phase the illuminated UP and DOWN arrow keys are used in combination with the Touchscreen Display These keys allow the user to make changes to a workout goal during the workout setup Each set of arrow keys controls the goal located directly above it on the Touchscreen Display Changeable information i e a workout goal either appears as a button Time Level Incline Target Heart Rate and Speed or is accessible through CHANGE WORKOUT CHANGE GOAL Calories Distance and for heart rate programs Time in Zone Workout statistics are not changeable For example use the illuminated arrow keys under ELAPSED TIME a workout goal to change the goal time for the session I COOL DOWN Workout programs end automatically in a cool down phase which lowers the intensity level In this phase of a workout the body begins to remove lactic acid and other accumulated by products of exercise which build up in muscles during a workout and contribute to muscle soreness Press the illuminated key under COOL DOWN to enter the cool down stage at any point during the workout Each work out s cool down level is automatically adjusted according to the indiv
71. ustom Message Upon entering the Custom Message Setup screen a message can be entered using the on screen keyboard Use the Shift button to input special characters and capital letters The message will scroll across the top of the screen as the message is being input giving real time feedback Accepting a Custom Message To accept the Custom Message simply select the Main Menu button Erasing a Custom Message To erase a Custom Message enter the Custom Message Setup screen Select the Clear Message button and then select Main Menu PROGRAM TIMEOUT DEFAULT 60 SECONDS Sets the amount of time the user can go without touching the Touchscreen while setting up their workout before the console resets back to the Home Screen Program Timeout can be set from 20 to 255 seconds The unit default is 60 seconds CREATE YOUR Own DEFAULT ENABLED The user can enable or disable the Create Your Own workout feature Fit Tests DEFAULT OFF Choose ON to enable the six additional military fit tests If Fit Tests are OFF the only fit test that will appear is the Life Fitness Fit Test MARATHON Mope DEFAULT DISABLED Marathon Mode has no preset or settable goal It allows the user to workout indefinitely If enabled a workout in Marathon Mode ends only if the user chooses to end it or a stop system is activated Aupio CUES MANAGER CONFIGURATION The Audio Cues Manager Configuration allows the user to enable or disable the Audio Cues featu
72. workout in which intensity levels gradually increase and decrease t Defined by the American College of Sports Medicine s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription as equal to 220 minus an individual s age Target Heart Rate THR is a percentage of the theoretical maximum HRmax A 40 year old user s recommended THR for the HEART RATE HILL and HEART RATE INTERVAL workouts is 144 or 80 percent of the maximum so the equation would be 220 40 80 144 18 ADVANCED WORKOUTS are customized workouts designed for the advanced user not used in connection with a per sonal trainer These workouts include FIT TESTS workouts measure cardiovascular fitness and can be used to monitor improvements in endurance every four to six weeks FIT TESTS LIFE FITNESS FIT TEST offers six different workouts to predict cardiovascular fitness compared to other people of the same age and gender MILITARY FIT TESTS GERKIN PROTOCOL is a graded submaximal VO2 test used by the International Association of Fire Fighters to determine fitness for fire department duty PHYSICAL EFFICIENCY BATTERY PEB is used by U S Federal Law Enforcement and the U S Federal Bureau of Investigation and other federal organizations for the hiring and maintenance of federal jobs ARMY PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST PFT is a 2 0 mile physical performance test used to assess muscular endurance and cardiorespiratory fitness NAVY PHYSICAL READINESS TEST PRT is the running

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