Life Fitness R15 User's Manual
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1. 4 4 1 SERVICE AND TECHNICAL DATA PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE TiPS The exercise bike is backed by engineering excellence and is one of the most rugged and trouble free pieces of exer cise equipment on the market today The manufacturer s products have proven to be durable in health clubs colleges military facilities and other locations the world over This same technology engineering expertise and reliability have gone into the exercise bike NOTE The safety of the equipment can be maintained only if the equipment is examined regularly for damage or wear If maintenance is required keep the equipment out of use until defective parts are repaired or replaced Pay special attention to parts that are subject to wear as outlined in the Preventive Maintenance Schedule The following preventive maintenance tips will keep the exercise bike operating at peak performance NOTE Locate the exercise bike in a cool dry place Clean the top surface of the pedals regularly Keep the display console free of fingerprints and salt build up caused by sweat Use a 100 cotton cloth lightly moistened with water and a mild liquid cleaning product to clean the exercise bike Other fabrics including paper towels may scratch the surface Do not use ammonia or acid based cleaners Long fingernails may damage or scratch the surface of the console use the pad of the finger to press the selec tion buttons on the console Clean the housing thoroug2. cardiovascular endurance EXPLANATION OF TIME SEGMENTS The workout has 16 total time segments although the workout profile window can only display 8 segments at a time The workout pro file begins by displaying the first half of the workout or 1 8 time segments Once the eighth time segment is completed the final 9 16 segments will be displayed The current workout time segment will blink to show the active interval EXPLANATION OF SEGMENT DIFFICULTY LEVEL The segment difficulty level is predetermined and will always be displayed as shown below EXPLANATION OF OVERALL WorKOUT DIFFICULTY LEVEL During a workout the overall workout difficulty level can be adjusted There are 1 9 program difficulty levels and each has a corre sponding resistance level range See difficulty level table for reference When the overall difficulty level is adjusted there will be no visual change to the workout profile display DIFFICULTY VISUAL SEGMENT NWA OO 22 RANDOM PURPOSE or RANDOM WORKOUT Provides a completely random workout profile of hills and valleys every time the user selects this workout Endless variety reduces boredom EXPLANATION OF TIME SEGMENTS The workout has 16 total time segments although the workout profile window can only display 8 segments at a time The workout pro file begins by displaying the first half of the workout or 1 8 time segments Once the eighth time segment is completed the final 9 16 segments
3. complete medical exam before undertaking an exercise pro gram particularly 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 The manufacturer also recommends consulting a fitness professional on the correct use of this product If at any time while exercising the user experiences faintness dizziness pain or shortness of breath he or she must stop immediately 1 GETTING STARTED 1 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY WARNING The safety of the product can be maintained only if it is examined regularly for dam age and wear See Preventative Maintenance section for details Before using this product it is essential to read this ENTIRE operation manual and ALL instructions The exercise bike is intend ed for use solely in the manner described in this manual Always follow the console instructions for proper operation Close supervision is necessary when used by or near children invalids or disabled persons Ifan exercise bike does not function properly after it has been dropped damaged or even partially immersed in water contact Customer Support Services for assistance Never insert objects into any opening in the exercise bike If an object should drop inside carefully retrieve it If the item is beyond reach contact Customer Support Services Never place liquids of any typ
4. d 6 1 1 Important Safety Instructions 0 6 Tus Setups Ive ate oth ets eo Ret elt tee seit y Uu Pee Saeed traced 8 Where to Place the Exercise Bike How to Stabilize the Exercise Bike How to Adjust the Seat to Ensure Correct Biomechanical Positioning How to Adjust the Pedal Straps Starting Up the Bike 2 The Display Gonsole saire ie dent ee a Ee e RE EE 12 2 1 The Display Console Overview 12 2 2 Display GConsole Descriptions c si sol aoe bie ph dah eit oe do oe aed 12 2 3 The Water Bottle Holder and Reading Rack 15 24 Heart Rate Monitoring aes PA een ER ORIG LEY uw ERIT EREREMRGORES eed 16 3 Th WorkO lts 23m ER eb aC re Va ha DDR rd Ra regie Vote ed 17 3 1 Workout Overviews 17 3 2 Setting Up and Using the Workouts 18 Selecting and Using Quick Start Manual Mode Selecting a Workout Entering a Duration Selecting and Adjusting the Intensity Level Starting a Workout Pausing a Workout Resetting a Workout Reviewing a Completed Workout Using the Heart Rate Zone to Maximize Workout Benefits 3 3 Workout Descriptions 52s soe Ree REVERSE heb Re LEO SEE PE eL UR ees 22 3 4 4 1 4 2 4 3 4 4 4 5 6 1 Using the Workouts Chart ike an PR IRI REIR AER AER ee Al a eee 28 Service and Technical Data
5. is between 60 percent and 85 percent of a given user s theoretical maximum heart rate The maximum rate varies by age To calculate it subtract the user s age from the number 220 For example the theoretical maximum heart rate for a 35 year old user would be 185 beats per minute bpm because 220 35 185 Therefore the optimal heart rate range or zone for a 35 year old user would be between 111 bpm 185 x GO and 157 bpm 185 x 85 NOTE Consulting a fitness trainer is recommended for defining specific fitness goals and designing a workout program To monitor heart rate during a workout simply grasp the contact heart rate hand pulse sensors and view heart rate on the lower window of the console SWITCHING THE CONSOLE DISPLAY TO METRIC UNITS By default the bike s console displays the workout statistic of distance in English units It is possible to switch to metric units When the console is shut down remove the four screws that attach the console to the console support assembly column Carefully turn the console upside down and flip the English Metric switch that appears in the back of the console to the Metric setting Re attach the console to the support assembly column Restart the bike 21 3 3 WonkourT DESCRIPTIONS INTERVAL PURPOSE or INTERVAL WORKOUT Combines alternating hills and valleys of high and low resistance levels Raising and lowering the heart rate in this manner is proven to efficiently promote fat burn and
6. its present position Pull the seat upward to the desired height and release the knob to let it lock into place Turn the knob once clockwise to tighten it Test and re adjust the seat height as necessary To lower the seat first get off the bike Hold the seat turn the spring loaded knob on the right of the seat post once counterclockwise to loosen it and pull out the knob to unlock the post from its present position Let the seat slide down to the desired height and release the knob to let it lock into place Turn the knob once clockwise to tighten it Test and re adjust the seat height as necessary We Vs NET NE Loosen Pull out knob knob adjust post knob and tighten CAUTION When using the height adjustment mechanism to change the height of a partially raised seat hold the seat to prevent it from falling on the hand CAUTION Do not attempt to lock the seat at a position higher than the minimum insertion depth marked on the seat post Adjusting the seat on the R15 recumbent bike Lift the spring loaded adjustment handle located on the right side of the seat Slide the seat forward or backward as necessary to the proper position and release the pin to complete engagement Gently rock the seat forward and backward to ensure that it is locked into place Check the seat distance again and readjust it if necessary NOTE 7he seat carriage can be adjusted if it is too tight and does not slide freely or if it is too loose and rocks
7. physician before using this equipment Stop Consultez un m decin avant d utiliser cel appareil exercising if you feel pain faint dizzy or s ort of breath une douleur si vous Not suitable for therapeutic purposes SCROLL START STOP HOLD TO RESET Use this key to initiate a number of different functions on the bike e Beginning a 30 minute QUICK START MANUAL workout immediately without setup steps Beginning a workout after completing the setup steps for a specific workout Pausing a workout in progress Restarting a paused workout Deleting a current workout and making it possible to set up a new workout ENTER Press this key to accept information displayed by the console when setting up a workout ARROW KEYS Use these keys when setting up a workout to change displayed values for workout type duration weight and resistance level When a workout is in progress use these keys to change the intensity level SCROLL During a workout in progress press this key to browse through workout statistics displayed in the bottom data window Each time the SCROLL key is pressed a different value is displayed and it s corresponding light emitting diode LED lights up simultaneously Press this key to view summary data for a completed workout including total calories burned and total distance traveled DATA WINDOWS Two data windows are set in the center of the console display The top window shows the elapsed ti
8. to that workout remains lit up Another set of LEDs is matched to a set of workout statistics See the DATA WINDOWS description above DOT MATRIX DISPLAY This window displays a workout s profile which consists of columns of light that represent the intensity of each interval See Life Fitness offers a full line of premier fitness equipment for the home TOTAL BODY ELLIPTICAL CROSS TRAINERS TREADMILLS LIFECYCLE EXERCISE BIKES STAIRCLIMBERS GYM SYSTEMS 5100 N RIVER ROAD SCHILLER PARK ILLINOIS 60176 LIFEFITNESS COM
9. wall or rear of the plastic shrouding and then plug the bike back in to reset the console The seat carriage can be adjusted if it is too tight and does not slide freely or if it is too loose and rocks excessively To adjust the fit of the carriage when there is excessive rocking use a wrench to loosen the jam nut on either side of the seat carriage With another wrench tighten the adjustment roller on the inside of the carriage until is it snug but do not over tighten Then while holding the roller in place tighten the lock nut Repeat the procedure for the other side of the carriage To adjust the fit of the carriage when it does not slide freely use a wrench to loosen the jam nut on either side of the seat carriage With another wrench loosen the adjustment roller on the inside of the carriage until it can move freely but do not excessively loosen Then while holding the roller in place tighten the lock nut Repeat the procedure for the other side of the seat carriage 31 Problem My console only lets me choose 1 9 resistance levels when was told there are 16 resistance levels on this bike 32 Solution Random Slope Peak Challenge and Interval programs all use 1 9 difficulty levels as opposed to resistance levels This is because the program has a predetermined profile In order to maintain this profile a range of resistance levels needed to be assigned to a smaller amount of difficult levels 1 9 So for example
10. will be displayed The current workout time segment will blink to show the active interval EXPLANATION OF SEGMENT DIFFICULTY LEVEL The segment difficulty level is predetermined and will always be displayed as shown below EXPLANATION OF OVERALL WORKOUT DIFFICULTY LEVEL During a workout the overall workout difficulty level can be adjusted There are 1 9 program difficulty levels and each has a corre sponding resistance level range See difficulty level table for reference When the overall difficulty level is adjusted there will be no visual change to the workout profile display DIFFICULTY VISUAL SEGMENT TIME SEGMENTS 23 MANUAL PURPOSE or MANUAL WORKOUT Allows the user to be in complete control of the resistance level The level directly corresponds with the braking system So if the user sets the level to 9 then the braking resistance is set to 9 EXPLANATION OF TIME SEGMENTS The workout has 20 total time segments displayed in the shape of a racetrack The first time segment is located in the lower left corner of the racetrack The current time segment will blink to help display the amount of time left in the workout EXPLANATION OF RESISTANCE LEVEL Manual is the only workout where the levels are the actual resistance levels of the eddy current brake The resistance level is dis played in the first column There are 1 16 resistance levels to choose from Each LED light in the column represents 2 levels The below re
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12. 29 Preventative Maintenance Tips 29 Preventative Maintenance Schedule 30 Troubleshooting the Hand Sensors 30 Troubleshooting the Exercise Bike 0000 hen 31 How to Obtain Product Service 33 Warrantylpnformatlon v e E E dL SEXE bte adem EE x E eni ERES 34 Specifications su s Deed adel wae Shoe ele debe di fn ee dame es st dr et ae 37 Upright and Recumbent Exercise Bike Specifications 37 2005 Life Fitness a division of Brunswick Corporation All rights reserved Life Fitness is a registered trademark of Brunswick Corporation Any use of these trademark without the express written consent of Life Fitness is forbidden 4 This Operation Manual describes the functions of the following products Life Fitness upright exercise bike C15 Life Fitness recumbent exercise bike R15 See Section 6 titled Specifications page in this manual for product specific features Statement of Purpose The exercise bike is a machine that simulates the movements of riding a bicycle at various speeds and levels of resistance Health related injuries may result from incorrect or excessive use of exercise equipment The manufacturer STRONGLY recommends seeing a physician for a
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14. ECT 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 alter ations or modifications without our written authorization or by failure on your part to use operate and maintain the Product as set out in your User 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 Alaska Hawaii and Canada and are then subject to the terms provided by that country s local authorized Life Fitness Representative 34 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 Service of any defect within 10 days after discov ery of the defect if instructed return any defective part for replacement or if necessary the entire Product for repair Life Fitness reserves the right to decide whether or not a product is to be returned for repair USER MA
15. Manual Peak Slope Challenge 16 4 5 inches 11 5 centimeters Poly V belt drive 120V in United States 220V in Europe 240 V in Australia Pewter Metal Charcoal Plastic Shrouds Stone Plastic Accents 37 C15 ASSEMBLED DIMENSIONS Length 41 inches 104 centimeters Wiath 23 5 inches 60 centimeters Height 56 inches 142 centimeters Weight 116 pounds 52 6 kilograms C15 SHIPPING DIMENSIONS Length 44 88 inches 114 centimeters Width 17 91 inches 45 5 centimeters Height 29 92 inches 76 centimeters Weight 132 pounds 59 9 kilograms R15 ASSEMBLED DIMENSIONS Length 56 5 inches 143 5 centimeters Wiath 25 75 inches 70 5 centimeters Height 50 inches 127 centimeters Weight 146 pounds 66 2 kilograms R15 SHIPPING DIMENSIONS Length 59 84 inches 152 centimeters Width 17 91 inches 45 5 centimeters Height 29 92 inches 76 centimeters Weight 166 pounds 75 3 kilograms 38 Heart Rate RPM Revolutions Per Minute The pedaling speed or rate Distance The total distance traveled Calories The number of calories burned Level The level of a workout in progress WORKOUT LED INDICATORS One set of LEDs is matched to the bike s set of workout options During a workout setup each time the user presses an ARROW key to view another workout option one of these LEDs lights up to indicate that the corresponding workout is the currently displayed option During a workout in progress the LED cor responding
16. NUAL It is VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THE MANUAL before operating the Product Remember to perform the periodic mainte nance requirements specified in the Manual to assure proper operation and your continued satisfaction PRODUCT REGISTRATION Register online at www lifefitness com registration Our receipt assures that your name address and date of purchase are on file as 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 Please retain your proof of purchase such as your bill of sale or receipt HOW TO GET PARTS amp SERVICE Simply call Customer Service at 1 800 351 3737 or 1 847 288 3300 Monday through Friday from 8 00 a m to 5 00 p m Central Standard Time and tell them your name address and the serial number of your Product consoles and frames may have separate serial numbers They will tell you how to get a replacement part or if necessary arrange for service where your Product is located EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND ALL OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES ON OUR PART We neither assume nor authorize any person to assure for us any other obligation or liability concerning the sale
17. TE 7he exercise bike features speed dependent braking resistance For a set resistance level on the monitor the resistance increases with the user s speed The computer makes no adjustments to maintain the resistance level based on the user s speed PAUSING A WORKOUT To pause a workout in progress press the STOP key or simply stop pedaling for 25 seconds A workout can remain in pause mode for a maximum duration of five minutes If a paused workout is not resumed before the five minute pause duration ends the console shuts down and the paused workout information is lost To resume a paused workout press the START key or simply begin pedaling again RESETTING A WORKOUT To reset a workout press the STOP key and hold it for three seconds This deletes the current workout and makes it possible to set up a new workout REVIEWING A COMPLETED WORKOUT When a workout reaches the end of its duration the console emits four consecutive beeps At this point it is possible to review summary data for the completed workout including total calories burned and distance traveled by pressing the SCROLL key and reading the results in the DATA WINDOWS Afterward press the STOP key to return to the workout select mode 20 USING HEART RATE MONITORING TO MaximizE WORKOUT BENEFITS Research shows that keeping the heart rate within a certain range while exercising promotes muscular and cardiovascular conditioning for maximum health benefits This range
18. TE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a resi dential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the user manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interfer ence to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encour aged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Class HB Home Domestic use Not suitable for therapeutic purposes A CAUTION Any changes or modifications to this equipment could void the product warranty Any service other than cleaning or user maintenance must be performed by an authorized service representative There are no user serviceable parts TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Getting Started d ee a
19. distance of four feet or 120 centimeters between the bike and other objects or surfaces on either side How STABILIZE THE EXERCISE BIKE After placing the bike in position check the unit s stability by attempting to rock it in all directions Any slight rocking indi cates that the unit must be leveled Determine which foot is not resting completely on the floor Loosen the jam nut with an open end 17mm wrench and rotate the stabilizing foot to lower it Verify that the bike is stable and repeat the adjust ment as necessary until the unit no longer rocks Lock the adjustment by tightening the jam nut against the stabilizer bar How TO ADJUST THE SEAT TO ENsURE CORRECT BIOMECHANICAL POSITIONING Proper seat positioning minimizes unnecessary leg muscle fatigue To determine whether or not the seat requires adjust ment sit on it and place the balls of the feet on the pedals The knee should bend slightly when the pedal is at the furthest point in its rotation relative to the body The user should be able to pedal without locking the knees or shifting in the seat Adjusting the seat on the C15 upright bike The bike post features a vertical locking pin seat adjustment system which makes it easy and safe to change the height of the seat quickly To raise the seat first get off the bike Hold the seat turn the spring loaded knob on the right of the seat post once counter clockwise to loosen it and pull out the knob to unlock the post from
20. e directly on the unit except in an accessory tray Containers with lids are recommended Do not use the exercise bike outdoors near swimming pools or in areas of high humidity Keep all loose clothing shoelaces and towels away from the exercise bike pedals Keep the area around the exercise bike clear of any obstructions including walls and furniture Always be careful and exercise caution when mounting or dismounting the exercise bike Use the handlebar whenever additional stability is required Wear shoes with rubber or high traction soles Do not use shoes with heels leather soles cleats or spikes Do not use the bike in bare feet Donottip the exercise bike on its side during operation Keep hands and feet away from all moving parts To ensure proper functioning of this product do not install attachments or accessories that are not provided or recommended by Life Fitness Use this product in a well ventilated area Use this product on a solid level surface Make sure that all components are fastened securely These include the seat post saddle handlebars and pedals SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE 1 2 SETUP Read the entire User Manual before setting up the exercise bike WHERE TO PLACE THE EXERCISE BIKE Following all safety instructions in Section 1 1 move the bike to the location in which it will be used See Section 6 titled Specifications for the dimensions of the footprint Allow a
21. excessively To adjust the fit of the carriage when there is excessive rocking use a wrench to loosen the jam nut A on either side of the seat carriage With another wrench tighten the adjustment roller on the inside of the carriage until it is snug but do not over tighten Then while holding the roller in place tighten the lock nut Repeat the procedure for the other side of the carriage To adjust the fit of the carriage when it does not slide freely use a wrench to loosen the jam nut A on either side of the seat carriage With another wrench loosen the adjust ment roller on the inside of the carriage until it can move freely but do not excessively loosen Then while holding the roller in place tighten the lock nut Repeat the proce dure for the other side of the seat carriage CAUTION Do not attempt to adjust the seat while pedaling the bike Doing so or failing to insert the seat pin completely may result in an uncomfortable workout or cause injury How TO ADJUST THE PEDAL STRAPS The bike pedal safety straps keep the user s shoes on the pedals during a workout The straps should fit comfortably but they also should be tight enough to prevent shoes from slipping at any point in the pedaling rotation Before working out the user should test and adjust the tightness of the straps The straps can be adjusted to fit a variety of shoe sizes Each strap is held in place by a spring loaded clip that is connected to the outer ed
22. ge of each pedal To tighten a strap simply pull the loose end of the strap down It automatically locks into place with each pull To loosen a strap press down on the top of the clip and pull the strap up Release the clip to lock the strap into place Test the adjustment and change if necessary STARTING UP THE BIKE See Section 6 titled Specifications for power requirements Insert the AC adapter into an electrical outlet that has been properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances To power up the exercise bike simply start pedaling or press any key on the console Once the unit s power is on the con sole display lights up making it possible to select a workout or to begin a MANUAL workout using QUICK START MANU AL MODE See Section 3 2 titled Setting Up and Using the Workouts for more information 11 2 THE DisPLAY CONSOLE 2 1 DISPLAY CONSOLE OVERVIEW The computerized display console on the exercise bike 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 work out to the next 2 2 DISPLAY CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS The functions for the keys and display windows on the exercise bike console are listed and described in this section See Section 3 titled The Workouts for detailed information on using the console to set up workouts ENTION CAUTION ATTI Consult a
23. hly on a regular basis A non abrasive cleaner and soft cotton cloth are strongly recommended for cleaning the exterior of the unit At no time should cleaner be applied directly to any part of the equipment apply the non abrasive cleaner on a soft cloth and then wipe the unit 29 4 2 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Follow the schedule below to ensure proper operation of the product ITEM WEEKLY MONTHLY BI ANNUALLY ANNUALLY Display Console C Console Mounting Bolts Accessory Tra Accessory ___ Frame Plastic Covers Pedals and Straps Pedals and Straps CG TI KEY C Clean I Inspect 4 3 TROUBLESHOOTING THE HAND PULSE SENSORS If the heart rate reading is erratic or missing do the following Apply hands to both sensors one in each hand e Grasp the sensors firmly Apply constant pressure around the sensors Follow the schedule below to ensure proper operation of the product 30 4 4 TROUBLESHOOTING THE ExERCISE BIKE Problem hear a clicking noise while I m pedaling My console does not turn on light up My console has strange characters on the display or my console seems like it is frozen The seat wobbles on my recumbent bike Solution Use the wrench that was included with the bike to ensure the pedals are assembled as tight as possible Check to make sure the power supply cord is fully plugged into the rear of product and into the wall Unplug the bike from the
24. me of a workout in progress During a workout setup this window also shows the default duration of 30 minutes which the user can change using the ARROW keys The bottom window displays the following statistics which are represented with corresponding LED lights to the right side of the window 13 2 3 THE WATER BOTTLE HOLDER AND READING RACK A WATER BOTTLE HOLDER A is mounted on the monocolumn of the bike A READING RACK B for supporting a book or magazine is located at the base of the upper panel of the console Upright Model Recumbent Model 15 2 4 HEART RATE MONITORING THE HAND PULSE SENSOR SYSTEM The hand pulse sensors A are the built in heart rate monitoring system on the exercise bike During a workout grasp the sensors that are set into the handlebars For an accurate reading use a comfortable grip The console displays the heart rate after 10 to 15 seconds Upright Model C15 Recumbent Model R15 NOTE Excessively squeezing the hand pulse sensors will not improve the heart rate reading 16 3 THE WORKOUTS 3 4 WORKOUT OVERVIEWS This section lists the exercise bike s pre programmed workouts For more detailed information see Section 3 2 titled Setting Up and Using the Workouts QUICK START MANUAL MODE is the fastest way to begin exercising and it bypasses the steps involved in selecting a specific workout program After the START key is pressed a constant level workout begins The resistance level does n
25. nd Helps user slowly build up to higher resistance levels and improve cardiovascular endurance EXPLANATION OF TIME SEGMENTS The workout has 16 total time segments although the workout profile window can only display 8 segments at a time The workout pro file begins by displaying the first half of the workout or 1 8 time segments Once the eighth time segment is completed the final 9 16 segments will be displayed The current workout time segment will blink to show the active interval EXPLANATION OF SEGMENT DIFFICULTY LEVEL The segment difficulty level is predetermined and will always be displayed as shown below EXPLANATION OF OVERALL WORKOUT DIFFICULTY LEVEL During a workout the overall workout difficulty level can be adjusted There are 1 9 program difficulty levels and each has a corre sponding resistance level range See difficulty level table for reference When the overall difficulty level is adjusted there will be no visual change to the workout profile display 3 8 7 2 4 gt gt 3 SEI na 1 26 CHALLENGE PURPOSE OF CHALLENGE WORKOUT Maintains a high resistance level throughout the workout Challenges the user to a high intensity workout that promotes cardiovascu lar endurance EXPLANATION OF TIME SEGMENTS The workout has 16 total time segments although the workout profile window can only display 8 segments at a time The workout pro file begins by displaying the first half of the work
26. 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 damages so the above limita tions or exclusions may not apply to you Warranties may vary outside the U S Contact Life Fitness for details CHANGES IN WARRANTY NOT AUTHORIZED 35 No one is authorized to change modify or extend the terms of this limited warranty EFFECT OF U S STATE LAWS This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state LIFETIME 5 YEARS 3 YEARS Frame N A Electrical Parts amp Mechanical Parts Frame N A Electrical Parts amp Mechanical Parts 36 6 SPECIFICATIONS 6 1 UPRIGHT AND RECUMBENT EXERCISE BIKE SPECIFICATIONS Designed use Maximum user weight CONSOLE Displays Summaries WORKOUTS Resistance levels Pedal size Drive type Power requirements Color Home 300 pounds 136 kilograms DATA DISPLAYS with time RPM distance calories level and heart rate DOT MATRIX WINDOW indicating workout profile Total Distance and Total Calories Burned Quick Start Manual Mode Interval Random
27. ossible to change the resistance level using the ARROW keys SELECTING A WORKOUT Press the ARROW KEYS until the LED display for the desired workout lights up Then press ENTER to confirm the workout selection ENTERING A WORKOUT DURATION After a workout is selected the top DATA WINDOW flashes a default workout duration of 30 minutes Press ENTER to accept the default Or to change the duration use the ARROW keys Then when the desired duration appears in the DATA WINDOW press ENTER to accept the duration It is not possible to change the duration of a workout in progress SELECTING A LEVEL FoR A MANUAL WORKOUT After a duration is entered the bottom DATA WINDOW flashes a default difficulty level of 1 which is the easiest of the 16 resistance levels Press ENTER to accept the default Or to change the level use the ARROW keys Then when the desired level appears in the DATA WINDOW press ENTER to accept the duration While the workout is in progress it is possible to change the resistance level 1 16 NOTE QuickStart and Manual Workouts have 1 16 resistance levels 18 SELECTING A LEVEL FOR RANDOM INTERVAL SLOPE PEAK AND CHALLENGE WORKOUTS After a duration is entered the bottom DATA WINDOW flashes a default level of 1 which is the easiest of the 9 difficulty levels Press ENTER to accept the default Or to change the level use the ARROW keys Then when the desired level appears in the DATA WINDOW press ENTER
28. ot change automatically INTERVAL combines hills and valleys of different resistance levels Raising and lowering the heart rate in this manner is proven to efficiently promote fat burn and cardiovascular endurance RANDOM provides a completely random workout profile of hills and valleys every time the user selects this workout Endless variety reduces boredom MANUAL is a workout in which the resistance level does not change automatically PEAK maintains a constant resistance level throughout the workout Intended to burn fat SLOPE gradually increases resistance so user is less aware of the physical demand Helps user slowly build up to higher resistance levels and improve cardiovascular endurance CHALLENGE maintains a high resistance level throughout the workout Challenges the user to a high intensity workout that promotes cardiovascular endurance 17 3 2 SETTING UP AND USING THE WORKOUTS To activate the console press any key or simply start pedaling When the console display lights up either select QUICK START MANUAL MODE or select a specific workout Setting up a specific workout involves four steps which are described in this section 1 Selecting a workout 2 Entering a workout duration 3 Selecting a level 4 Starting the workout pressing START or ENTER SELECTING AND USING Quick START MANUAL MODE Press the START key to begin a 30 minute MANUAL workout immediately Once the workout is in progress it is p
29. out or 1 8 time segments Once the eighth time segment is completed the final 9 16 segments will be displayed The current workout time segment will blink to show the active interval EXPLANATION OF SEGMENT DIFFICULTY LEVEL The segment difficulty level is predetermined and will always be displayed as shown below EXPLANATION OF OVERALL WORKOUT DIFFICULTY LEVEL During a workout the overall workout difficulty level can be adjusted There are 1 9 program difficulty levels and each has a corre sponding resistance level range See difficulty level table for reference When the overall difficulty level is adjusted there will be no visual change to the workout profile display 8 S 7 TT 111111111111 21 6666666665 CHE gt 3 Or na 1 23 4 5 67 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 TIME SEGMENTS 27 3 4 USING THE WoRKOUTS CHART The following charts will help you set up and begin the various workout programs First select a workout using the specific workout key Then use the Arrows to enter data as prompted The display will prompt for any additional information that may be needed for the new workout WORKOUT SELECTIONS MANUAL Enter time Enter level Begin workout PEAK Enter time Enter level Begin workout 28 RANDOM Enter time Enter level Begin workout SLOPE Enter time Enter level Begin workout INTERVAL Enter time Enter level Begin workout CHALLENGE Enter time Enter level Begin workout
30. sistance level column is either at level 7 or 8 The resistance can be adjusted from 1 16 at any time during the workout 15 16 13 14 11 12 9 10 7 8 5 6 3 4 12 19 20 009009 RESISTANCE LEVEL TIME SEGMENTS 24 PEAK PURPOSE or PEAK WORKOUT Maintains a constant resistance level throughout the workout Intended to burn fat EXPLANATION OF TIME SEGMENTS The workout has 16 total time segments although the workout profile window can only display 8 segments at a time The workout pro file begins by displaying the first half of the workout or 1 8 time segments Once the eighth time segment is completed the final 9 16 segments will be displayed The current workout time segment will blink to show the active interval EXPLANATION OF SEGMENT DIFFICULTY LEVEL The segment difficulty level is predetermined and will always be displayed as shown below EXPLANATION OF OVERALL WORKOUT DIFFICULTY LEVEL During a workout the overall workout difficulty level can be adjusted There are 1 9 program difficulty levels and each has a corre sponding resistance level range See difficulty level table for reference When the overall difficulty level is adjusted there will be no visual change to the workout profile display 8 17 o 2 gt la 2 SO 13 Ou 2 ono 1 TIME SEGMENTS 25 SLOPE PURPOSE OF SLOPE WORKOUT Gradually increases resistance so user is less aware of the physical dema
31. to accept the duration While the workout is in progress it is possible to change the difficulty level NOTE Random Interval Slope Peak and Challenge workouts have 1 9 levels DIFFICULTY LEVEL TABLE APPLIES TO RANDOM INTERVAL SLOPE PEAK CHALLENGE Program Difficulty Level Resistance Level Range 1 1108 2109 3 to 10 4 to 11 5 to 12 6 to 13 7 to 14 8 to 15 9 to 16 OD oy AJOJN EXPLANATION OF RESISTANCE LEVEL The difficulty level table shows the resistance level range at each difficulty level Since some workouts have predeter mined profiles a resistance level range had to be created This allows the user to set a difficulty level of 1 9 which will adjust the entire workouts intensity level 19 STARTING A WORKOUT After accepting a difficulty level press START to begin the workout USING WORKOUTS IN PROGRESS The exercise bike MANUAL program features 16 resistance levels with 1 being the easiest and 16 being the most difficult The exercise bike RANDOM SLOPE INTERVAL PEAK and CHALLENGE programs feature 9 difficulty levels with 1 being the easiest and 9 being the most difficult While a workout is in progress it is possible to change the level of the overall workout To do so simply press the UP or DOWN arrow keys repeatedly until the DATA DISPLAY window shows the desired level That change remains in effect for the entire workout or until the level is changed again NO
32. when you change the difficulty level from 8 to 9 the resistance level range changes from 8 15 to 9 16 This allows the lowest point in the profile to be at resistance level 9 and the highest point in the program profile to be at resistance level 16 The manual workout program uses 1 16 resistance levels as opposed to difficulty levels This is because there is no predetermined profile The program is designed to put the user in complete control of the actual resistance 4 5 How To OBTAIN PRODUCT SERVICE 1 Verify the symptom and review the operating instructions The problem may be unfamiliarity with the product and its fea tures and workouts 2 Locate and document the serial number of the unit The serial number plate is located on the front stabilizer below the shroud 3 Contact Customer Support Services via the Web at www lifefitness com or call the nearest Customer Support Services group For Product Service within the United States and Canada Telephone 1 847 451 0036 FAX 1 847 288 3702 Toll free telephone 800 351 3737 For Product Service Internationally Life Fitness Italia S R L Telephone 39 0472 835 470 FAX 39 0472 833 150 Toll free telephone 800 438836 Life Fitness Europe GmbH Telephone 49 089 317 751 66 FAX 49 089 317 751 38 Life Fitness UK LTD Telephone 44 1353 665507 FAX 44 1353 666018 Life Fitness Vertriebs GmbH Telephone 43 1615 7198 FAX 443 1615 7
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