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Life Fitness 95Xe User's Manual

1. 18 3 2 Heart Rate Monitoring 19 The Lifepulse Digital Heart Rate Monitoring System The Polar Telemetry Heart Rate Monitoring Chest Strap 4 Hee tel CEET 21 4 1 WNorkout OVervieWs 3 Ser SR audi eat ae aad s Ee dE Baca 21 4 2 Using the WOrkOUtS wii oc 48 ns me eee ead a Aarne Re ae dee eee nn 22 Beginning a Workout Selecting a Workout Entering Workout Goals Entering Workout Values Selecting a Workout Mode Changing Ending Workouts Total Body Trainer Workout Setup Steps chart 4 3 Workout Descriptions 4424 4444442 ee ee E da dues ee ee due 26 Quick Start Manual Random A Fat Burn A Cardio Hill Around the World A Cascades Foothills Interval Kilimanjaro Speed Training Heart Rate Hill Heart Rate Interval Extreme Heart Rate Watts METs Cross Train Aerobics Cross Train Reverse Life Fitness Fit Test 5 System Options MENU 6 d sk ae tee an ENEE an annee ee ee 37 5 1 Using the System Options Menu 37 5 2 Setting Configurations sags i442 ens ei Re in tien Ghee anne Oh 37 6 Service And Technical Data 39 6 1 Preventive Maintenance Tips 39 6 2 Preventive Maintenance Schedule 40 6 3 Troubleshooting the Polar Heart Rate Chest Strap 40 6 4 T
2. 10601 West Belmont Avenue Franklin Park Illinois 60131 U S A Telephone 1 847 288 3300 FAX 1 847 288 3762 LIFE FITNESS UK LTD Queen Adelaide Ely Cambs CB7 4UB UNITED KINGDOM Telephone 44 1 353 666 017 FAX 44 1 353 666 018 LIFE FITNESS JAPAN Nippon Brunswick Bldg 8F 5 27 7 Sendagaya Shibuya Ku Tokyo Japan 151 0051 Telephone 81 3 3359 4309 FAX 81 3 3359 4307 M051 O00K62 A077 04 04 Before using this product it is essential that this ENTIRE operation manual and ALL installation instructions be read This will help in setting up the equipment quickly and in instructing others on how to use it correctly and safely Avant toute utilisation de ce produit il est indispensable de lire ce manuel d utilisation dans son INT GRALIT ainsi que TOUTES les instructions d installations Ce manuel explique comment installer l quipement et comment l utiliser correctement et sans danger FCC Warning Possible Radio Television Interference NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial envi ronment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the operation manual may cause harmful interference to
3. Lock the adjustment into position by tightening the jam nut against the stabilizer bar with an open end 17mm wrench FITNESS NETWORKING One type RJ45 networking port A allows the Total Body Trainer to be connected to a network such as FitLinxx interactive fit ness network Fitness network The network connection enables the con sole to upload user workout statistics to a fitness network database or to download remotely stored information such a pre set workout program See Section 4 2 titled Using the Workouts for information on logging onto a network This port is located on the back of the console and is enclosed by a removable cover Any use of the port for other than its intended purpose could void the product warranty CABLE TV Hook Up Note to the CATV Installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical Antenna Grounding According to the NEC Antenna Grounding According to the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 1 Antenna lead in wire 2 Antenna discharge unit nec section 810 20 3 Grounding conductors nec section 810 21 4 Ground clamp 5 Power service grounding electrode system nec article 250 part h 6 Ground clamp 7 Electric
4. This same technology engineering expertise and reliability have gone into the Total Body Trainer NOTE The safety of the equipment can be maintained only if the equipment is examined regu larly for damage or wear 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 REMARQUE pour conserver un mat riel s r il convient de l inspecter r guli rement afin de d celer tout signe d usure ou d endommagement N utilisez pas l appareil tant que les pi ces d fectueuses n ont pas t r par es ou remplac es Portez une attention toute particuli re aux pi ces qui s usent comme indiqu ci dessous The following preventive maintenance tips will keep your Total Body Trainer operating at peak performance e Locate the Total Body Trainer in a cool dry place e Clean the top surface of the pedals regularly s Keep the display console free of fingerprints and salt build up caused by sweat e Use a 100 cotton cloth lightly moistened with water and mild liquid detergent to clean the Total Body Trainer Other fabrics including paper towels may scratch the surface Do not use ammonia chlorine or acid based cleaners e Long fingernails may damage or scratch the surface of the console use the pad of the fin ger to press the selection buttons on the console e Clean the housing and moving arms thoroughly o
5. enter workout values and goals 3 Workout PROGRESS monitor progress edit workout goals and access TV viewing 1 WoRKOUT SELECTION Touch the Welcome Screen anywhere to start and enter the Workout Selection screen Use the Workout Selection screen to choose a workout access QUICK START or to access the Help Screens A B C A D A QUICK START Select this button to enter directly into a workout bypassing any setup or goal setting Once started the user can then make adjustments to the workout Choose LEVEL to determine the level of intensity and ENTER WEIGHT so that METs Watts and Calories Burned Calories per Hour can be computed and displayed as workout statistics See Workout Progress later in this section for more information on using Aerobics and Reverse Modes Select the COOLDOWN button on the Control Panel to enter a Cooldown Phase 11 B WORKOUT SELECTIONS Allows the user to choose from eight different programs MANUAL RANDOM FAT BURN CARDIO AND HILL lead straight into workout setup screens HILL PLUS ZONE TRAINING AND PERSONAL TRAINER give additional workout selections Choose HILL PLUS for AROUND THE WORLD KILAMANJARO INTERVAL CASCADES SPEED TRAINING and FOOTHILLS Choose ZONE TRAINING for HR Hill HR INTERVAL and EXTREME HR Choose PERSONAL TRAINER for CROSS TRAIN AEROBICS CROSS TRAIN REVERSE and LIFE FITNESS FIT TEST See Section 4 1 Workout Overviews for a description of each worko
6. the program returns to the first hill and repeats the cycle as long as the duration allows At the end of the duration the workout goes into a Cooldown Phase If the heart rate goes above the theoretical maximum for more than 45 seconds the cross trainer automatically goes into pause mode The program does not proceed to a new heart rate goal until the user reaches the current goal The user must wear a heart rate chest strap or grip the Lifepulse sensors throughout the workout 80 HRmax 75 HRmax 70 HRmax Hill Valley 65 HRmax Valley 65 HRmax 65 HRmax 65 HRmax HEART RATE HILL Workout Profile 144 BPM 135 BPM 127 BPM 117 BPM 117 BPM 117 BPM 117 BPM User Example 80 percent of theoretical maximum HRmax 40 year old 144 recommended BPM 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 workout is 144 or 80 percent of the maximum so the equation would be 220 40 80 144 30 2 HEART RATE INTERVAL This program also combines the standard HILL workout profile with the concept of Heart Rate Zone Training The default target heart rate is calculated as 80 percent of the theoretical maxi mumt HRmax but the user can adjust the target
7. also allows access to TV viewing Random E Clear JM Enter 03 48 122 Target HR T O P Q R S TU K MESSAGE AREA Shows the user the workout type prompts the user for needed information and explains concepts L WORKOUT PROFILE WINDOW This 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 When the TV is on it covers this window During a FAT BURN CARDIO HEART RATE HILL HEART RATE INTERVAL or EXTREME HEART RATE workout which requires the use of a Polar heart rate chest strap or the Lifepulse system sensors the WORKOUT PROFILE window displays a flashing heart shape to request the user s heart rate signal If the console does not detect a signal the MESSAGE AREA displays the prompt NEED HEART RATE PLACE HANDS ON LIFEPULSE SENSORS OR USE TELEMETRY STRAP and beeps three times If the console does not receive the signal within three minutes the workout automatically is converted to a MANUAL program M MODE Use Mode to choose Aerobics Mode or Reverse Mode e AEROBICS Select this button to activate a workout mode in which the Message Area dis plays prompts that vary the workload and emphasize different muscle groups during the workout It can be used with any workout except for Fat Burn Cardio Heart Rate Hill Heart Rate Interval or Extreme Heart Rate Target He
8. and value Select level Begin workout CHOOSE ZONE TRAINING TO ACCESS ANY OF THE FOLLOWING HEART RATE HILL Select HEART RATE HILL Enter weight Enter time Enter age Accept THR Begin workout HEART RATE INTERVAL Select HEART RATE INTERVAL Enter weight Enter time Enter age Accept THR Begin workout EXTREME HEART RATE Select EXTREME HEART RATE Enter weight Enter time Enter age Accept THR Begin workout This workout requires the user to wear the polar heart rate chest strap or the grip the Life pulse sensors Target Heart Rate THR is a percentage of the theoretical maximum 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 27 HILL The Life Fitness patented HILL workout offers a variety of configurations for interval training Intervals are periods of intense aerobic exercise separated by regular periods of lower intensity exercise The WORK OUT PROFILE window represents these high and low intervals as columns of light which together have the appearance of hills and valleys The computerized interval training workout has been scientifically demonstrated to promote greater cardio respiratory improvement than steady pace training Each HILL workout goes through four phases each marked by different intensity levels The WORKOUT PROFILE window displays the progress of these phases as seen in the chart foll
9. capots des leviers de p dales ou sur le capot du moteur CONSERVEZ CES INSTRUCTIONS POUR TOUT USAGE ULT RIEUR 1 2 New FEATURES The Integrated LCD Console on the Total Body Trainer brings together the best LCD technology and the best cardio equipment It combines eye catching entertainment with an interactive exer cise experience NEW FEATURES ON THE TOTAL BODY TRAINER INCLUDE New Touchscreen Display This integrated intuitive touchscreen features built in intelligence This gives exercisers the freedom to watch their favorite TV program and monitor their entire workout progress at the same time all on one screen See Section 2 2 Display Console Descriptions Workout Progress Ergonomic Viewing The ergonomically positioned viewing angle provides optimal comfort and reduces glare Plus the protective layer on the Touchscreen Display eliminates direct con tact and preserves the life of the LCD screen Easy Start up It s no longer necessary to pedal to get started Instead choose and set up a workout and begin pedaling when the workout begins See Section 4 2 Using the Workouts Improved Interface The sharp screen image and attractive graphics makes the screen easi er to read and to use There are no complicated steps to setting up a workout simply choose a workout enter values and get started See Section 4 2 Using the Workouts New Help Files Now choosing a workout can be an informed decision Simply select the q
10. correct value or key in the correct value with the NUMERIC KEYPAD and press ENTER Total Body Trainer 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 pro grams then calculate the target zone as a percentage of the theoretical maximum WEIGHT Select weight and press enter Entering an accurate weight allows for a more accurate calorie calculation and for Watts and METs to be computed and displayed GENDER Select gender and press enter Only used for the Fitness Testing workouts 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 24 5 SELECTING A WorKOuT Mon Aerobics and Reverse Modes provide another option for varying workouts NOTE Aerobics and Reverse Mode are not available on any of the heart rate workouts 6 e Aerobics Mode A workout mode in which the Message Area displays prompts that vary the workload and emphasize different muscle groups during the workout To select Aerobics Mode under Mode press the AEROBICS button e Reverse Mode This workout mode alternates forward m
11. des personnes invalides ou handicap es FONCTIONNEMENT Pour un fonctionnement correct suivez toujours les instructions de la console Ne faites jamais fonctionner de produit Life Fitness dont les bouches d a ration seraient bloqu es Maintenez les exemptes de peluches de cheveux ou de toute obstruction N ins rez jamais d objet dans les ouvertures de cet appareil Tout objet accidentellement tomb l in t rieur doit tre r cup r Si vous ne pouvez pas l atteindre consultez le service apr s vente de Life Fitness Ne placez jamais de liquides d aucune sorte directement sur l appareil sauf dans le support pour bouteille du plateau d accessoires Il est recommand d utiliser des gobelets munis d un couvercle Portez des chaussures avec semelles en caoutchouc ou antid rapantes N utilisez pas de chaussures talons de semelles en cuir ou crampons Assurez vous qu aucun caillou ne s est incrust dans les semelles Maintenez les v tements laches les lacets et les serviettes l cart des pi ces en mouvement N utilisez pas cet appareil sans chaussures Ne renversez pas l appareil sur le c t pendant son fonctionnement Montez et descendez avec pr caution du Total Body Trainer Utilisez la barre fixe lorsque vous avez besoin de renforcer votre quilibre Pendant les exercices saisissez les bras mobiles Ne montez jamais l envers sur le Total Body Trainer Ne vous tenez pas debout ni assis sur les
12. during a workout to change a workout goal Time Distance Calories and Time in Zone for heart rate programs To adjust a goal type or choose a different goal select Change Workout and then ADJUST GOAL which accesses the goal type screen defaulted to the current goal type and value To change the goal value use the arrow buttons or the numerical keypad change the value and then select Enter To change the goal type choose a different goal enter a value and select ENTER After the switch the console retains all the progress information about the workout since its beginning PAUSING WORKOUTS To pause a workout simply stop pedaling An EXIT WORKOUT button appears Selecting EXIT WORKOUT takes the user out of the workout back to the Welcome Screen To continue the workout resume pedaling The pause duration defaults to 1 minute configurable by the manag er after which the console returns to the Welcome Screen 25 4 3 Wor KouT DESCRIPTIONS Quick START QUICK START is the fastest way to begin exercising and it bypasses the steps of selecting a specif ic workout program The intensity level for the workout is set automatically and remains the same unless manually changed To change the level and stay in the Workout Progress screen press the UP or DOWN ARROW KEYS on the Control Panel corresponding to the LEVEL button Level can also be changed by touching the LEVEL button on the Touchscreen Display and then changing the level
13. of burns fire electric shock or injury it is imperative to connect each product to a properly grounded electrical outlet Never operate a Life Fitness product if it has a damaged power cord or electrical plug or if it has been dropped damaged or even partially immersed in water Contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services for assistance Keep the power cord away from heated surfaces Do not pull the equipment by the power cord or use the cord as a handle Do not run the power cord on the floor under or along the side of the Total Body Trainer If the electrical supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer an authorized service agent or a similarly qualified person to avoid a hazard LOCATION e Position this product so that the power cord plug is accessible to the user Use the Total Body Trainer only as directed in this manual Do not use this product outdoors near swimming pools or in areas of high humidity Keep the area around the Life Fitness product clear of any obstructions including walls and furniture Ensure that there is at least one foot of clearance in front of the Total Body Trainer Close supervision is necessary when used by children invalids or disabled persons OPERATION D D Always follow the console instructions for proper operation Never operate a Life Fitness product with the air openings blocked Keep air openings free of lint hair or any obstructing material Never in
14. on the Control Panel to choose the channel to be deleted select DELETE return the Channel Setup to AUTO To Restore a Channel Choose CHANNEL SETUP MANUAL use the Channel Controls to choose the channel to be restored select ADD return the Channel Setup to AUTO To Adjust Picture Setup Brightness Contrast Saturation and Hue can be adjusted by using the corre sponding arrow buttons To return to the unit defaults select DEFAULT Max Volume Setup Opens the MAX VOLUME controls Headphones must be used for this function The upper set of arrows adjusts the volume capacity higher or lower allowing clubs to compensate for average noise levels within The maximum volume returns to this default after each workout The Volume Down Volume Up arrows control the volume of the unit for the current usage After each session ends the unit resets to a mid range volume corresponding to the maximum volume set up 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 38 6 SERVICE AND TECHNICAL DATA 6 1 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE TIPS The Total Body Trainer is backed by the engineering excellence of Life Fitness and is one of the most rugged and trouble free pieces of exercise equipment on the market today Commercial Life Fitness products have proven to be durable in health clubs colleges and military facilities the world over
15. radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harm ful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Class SA Studio Professional and or commercial use CAUTION Any changes or modifications to this equipment could void the prod A uct warranty MISE EN GARDE Tout changement et toute modification de ce mat riel peut annuler la garantie du produit Any service other than cleaning or user maintenance must be performed by an authorized ser vice representative There are no user serviceable parts TABLE OF CONTENTS Section DESCIIDIION us Pda home NN EE oo ee dd ee Page di Eat E ENEE 5 1 1 Important Safety Instructions 5 1 2 New Features 22 Ae ad oo kt nie dede dt raie eds 7 T3 le WEE 8 Electrical Power Requirements Where to Place the Life Fitness Fit Stride Total Body Trainer How to Stabilize the Total Body Trainer Fitness Networking Cable TV Hook up 2 The Display Console 10 2 1 Display Console Overview 10 2 2 Display Console Descriptions 11 2 3 The Accessory Tray Reading Rack 17 3 Heart Rate Zone Training Exercise 18 3 1 Why Heart Rate Zone Training Exercise
16. resistance level that essentially forces the user to stop pedaling Once the user stops pedaling the workout resumes the nor mal resistance level The actual level of breaking resistance depends on the user s pedaling SPEED If the user is pedaling at a rate equal to or faster than 6 2 mph 10 0 km h the workout applies the maxi mum level of braking resistance If the user is pedaling at a speed below 6 2 mph 10 0 km h the work out applies 92 percent of the maximum CROSS TRAIN REVERSE is a constant resistance workout However for a similar experience with a variable resistance level workout the user can start any workout except for Fat Burn Cardio Heart Rate Hill Heart Rate Interval or Extreme Heart Rate and then under mode select REVERSE 33 3 Lire Fitness Fit TEST The Life Fitness Fit Test program is another exclusive feature of this versatile cross trainer The Life Fitness Fit Test measures cardiovascular fitness and can be used to monitor improvements in endurance every four to six weeks The user must grasp the hand sensors 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 min utes at the chosen resistance level Immediately afterward the console will take the user s heart rate read ing calculate a fitness score and display the score in a results window The Fit Test is considered to be a submax VO2 volume of oxygen te
17. the intensi ty level of the Total Body Trainer to reach and maintain the target This system eliminates over and under training and it maximizes the aerobic benefits of exercise by using the body s fat stores for fuel CARDIO The CARDIO workout is virtually identical to FAT BURN however the target heart rate is cal culated at 80 percent of the theoretical maximum 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 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 FAT BURN workout is 117 or 65 percent of the maximum so the equation would be 220 40 65 117 Target Heart Rate THR is a percentage of the theoretical maximum HRmax A 40 year old user s recommended THR for the CARDIO workout is 144 or 80 percent of the maximum so the equation would be 220 40 80 144 26 QUICK START Select QUICK START Begin workout Modify level Enter weight if desired RANDOM Select RANDOM Enter weight Enter goal type and value Select level Begin workout MANUAL Select MANUAL Enter weight Enter goal type and value Select level Begin workout FAT BURN Select FAT BURN Enter weight En
18. 95Xe lotal Body lrainer operation manual CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS 10601 West Belmont Avenue Franklin Park Illinois 60131 U S A 847 288 3300 FAX 847 288 3703 800 735 3867 Toll free within U S A Canada INTERNATIONAL OFFICES LIFE FITNESS ASIA PACIFIC LTD Room 2610 Miramar Tower 132 Nathan Road Tsimshatsui Kowloon HONG KONG Telephone 852 2891 6677 FAX 852 2575 6001 LIFE FITNESS ATLANTIC BV LIFE FITNESS BENELUX Bijdorpplein 25 31 2992 LB Barendrecht THE NETHERLANDS Telephone 31 180 646 666 FAX 31 180 646 699 LIFE FITNESS BENELUX NV Parc Industriel de Petit Rechain 4800 Verviers BELGIUM Telephone 32 87 300 942 FAX 32 87 300 943 LIFE FITNESS DO BRAZIL Av Dr Dib Sauaia Neto 1478 Alphaville Barueri SP 06465 140 BRAZIL Telephone 55 11 4193 8282 FAX 55 11 4193 8283 LIFE FITNESS AUSTRIA Vertriebs GmbH Hintschiggasse 1 1100 Vienna AUSTRIA Telephone 43 1 61 57 198 FAX 43 1 61 57 198 20 LIFE FITNESS IBERIA Pol Ind Moli dels Frares c C n 12 08620 Sant Vicen dels Horts Barcelona Espana Telephone 34 93 672 4660 FAX 34 93 672 4670 LIFE FITNESS EUROPE GMBH Siemensstrasse 3 85716 Unterschleissheim GERMANY Telephone 49 89 31 77 51 0 FAX 49 89 31 77 51 99 LIFE FITNESS ITALIA S R L Via San Pieretto 37010 AFFI Verona ITALY Telephone 39 045 7238204 FAX 39 045 7238197 LIFE FITNESS LATIN AMERICA and CARIBBEAN
19. ER Pour r duire les risques de br lures d incendies de d charges lectriques ou de blessures tout appareil doit tre branch imp rativement sur une prise lectrique correctement mise la terre Ne faites jamais fonctionner d appareil Life Fitness dont le cordon d alimentation ou la fiche seraient ab m s qui aurait fait une chute ou qui aurait t endommag ou partiellement plong dans l eau Appelez le service client le de Life Fitness pour obtenir de l assistance Maintenez le cordon d alimentation l cart des surfaces chaudes Ne tirez pas l appareil par son cordon et n utilisez pas celui ci comme une poign e Ne faites pas passer le cordon sur le sol sous le tapis de course ni le long de l appareil Si le cordon d alimentation lectrique est endommag il doit tre remplac par le fabricant par un r parateur agr ou par une personne qualifi e afin d viter tout danger EMPLACEMENT Placez ce produit de mani re ce que l utilisateur puisse acc der la fiche du cordon d alimentation Utilisez le Total Body Trainer uniquement comme indiqu dans ce manuel N utilisez pas ce produit l ext rieur pr s d une piscine ou dans des endroits tr s humides Maintenez la zone autour de l appareil exempte de toute obstruction y compris murs et meubles Veillez laisser un d gagement d au moins 30 cm devant la machine Une troite surveillance est n cessaire en cas d utilisation par des enfants
20. Key in the desired number on the keypad and press ENTER H CLEAR Clears any entry and returns the default setting l ENTER Press this button after entering a value to register the value and move to the next screen J BACK lt Returns to the previous screen TYPES OF WORKOUT SETUP SCREENS GOAL SETUP SCREENS e Goal Type The default setting of Goal Type is TIME length of workout Allows the user to choose a predetermined length of time for the workout Users may also choose a more advanced Goal Type such as DISTANCE CALORIES or TIME IN ZONE only available for heart rate programs For Distance Calories and Time in Zone the length of the workout depends on how long it takes to reach the goal The workout continues until the goal is met To exit early either choose COOLDOWN from the Control Panel to go immediately into the Cooldown Phase or choose CHANGE WORKOUT 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 con sult a Personal Trainer For further information on Zone Training see section 3 1 of Heart Rate Zone Training titled Why Heart Rate Zone Training Exercise e Level Choose the programmed intensity level of the workout Levels range from 0 to 25 e Target Heart Rate heart rate workouts only Gives a recommended heart rate according to age For Fat Burn the ta
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22. a workout R LEVEL Displays the programmed intensity level Select LEVEL and then use the arrow buttons or the numerical pad to make a new selection Press ENTER Use the arrow keys on the Control Panel directly underneath Level to change the level of exertion without leaving the Workout Progress Screen S WORKOUT STATISTICS Continually updates the workout progress by showing Distance Calories Burned switches between calories burned and calories per hour Watts METs Heart Rate on any workout if the user is grasping the Lifepulse sensors of wearing a telemetry strap Target Heart Rate and MPH the pedaling speed in miles per hour or kilometers per hour 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 15 X z E Cal Hr and METs Watts have buttons beneath the displays which give added functionality These but tons 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 displayed simple press the button once while the desired setting is displayed To toggle for instance if METs is displayed to change the display immediately to Watts press the button twice in succession TV SELECTION TV ON OFF accesses the TV and enables the Channel and Volume keys on
23. and fall The higher levels gradually incline toward a peak and then gradually decline CASCADES is a two peak workout in which intensity levels gradually increase and decrease 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 PERSONAL TRAINER workouts are customized workouts designed either for the advanced user or to be used in connection with a personal trainer These workouts include CROSS TRAIN AEROBICS simulates the experience of working with a personal trainer The user is prompted at different times to emphasize pushing pulling total body lower body speed changes and forward reverse motion This versatile workout promotes maximum cross training benefits CROSS TRAIN REVERSE continuously alternates forward motion with backward motion to cross train different muscle groups LIFE FITNESS FIT TEST measures cardiovascular fitness compared to other people of the same age and gender 4 2 USING THE WORKOUTS This section provides detailed information on setting up and using workouts For quick reference setup steps see the chart at the end of the section 1 BEGINNING A WoRKOUT To mount the Total Body Trainer grasp the handles and carefully step on the pedals To dismount step off the pedals while still holding the handles Then let go of the handles Without networking touch the screen to START The Message Area di
24. art 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 14 e REVERSE Press this key to activate a workout mode that alternates forward motion with reverse motion It can be used with any workout except for Fat Burn Cardio Heart Rate Hill Heart Rate Interval or Extreme Heart Rate For more information on using modes see Selecting a Workout Mode in Section 4 2 titled the Using the Workouts N CHANGE WORKOUT Choose this button to go back to the workout selection screen and choose a new workout or to change a goal type or value while retaining workout progress To change workout programs mid workout choose the new program enter any remaining values and press ENTER To return to the current workout without making any changes choose BACK Select RESET on the workout selection screen to clear all the stored infor mation about the current workout before changing to a new program To adjust a goal type Calories Distance or if in a heart rate program Time in Zone or choose a dif ferent goal while retaining workout progress select CHANGE WORKOUT and then ADJUST GOAL which accesses the goal type screen defaulted to the current goal type and value To change the goal value use the arrow buttons or the numerical keypad change the value and then select ENTER To change the g
25. bilizing Period Stabilizing Period 118 BPM S418 BPM 118 BPM 118 BPM User Example 85 percent of theoretical maximum HRmax 40 year old 153 recommended BPM 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 For example a 40 year old user s rec ommended THR for the EXTREME HEART RATE WORKOUT is 153 The workout program targets a standard 85 per cent of the maximum so the equation would be 220 40 85 153 32 PERSONAL TRAINER Personal Trainer workouts are customized workouts designed either for the advanced user or to be used in connection with a personal trainer 1 Cross TRAIN AEROBICS During this workout the unit prompts the user to emphasize different muscle groups To emphasize upper body muscles the user is prompted to focus on pushing and pulling the moving arms at vari ous times To emphasize lower body muscles the the user is prompted to rest the hands on the sta tionary handlebar thus forcing the legs to do all the work The program also alternates between for ward and reverse motion as well as different speeds Ten seconds after prompting the user to change pedaling direction the workout applies braking resis tance that is a high resistance level that essentially forces the user to stop pedaling Once the user stop
26. c workout program After the QUICK START key is pressed a constant level workout begins The intensity level does not change automatically MANUAL is a workout in which the intensity level does not change automatically FAT BURN is a low intensity workout for burning the body s fat reserves The user must wear a Polar heart rate chest strap or grasp the Lifepulse system sensors continuously The workout pro gram automatically adjusts the intensity level based on the actual heart rate to maintain the rate at 65 percent of the theoretical maximum HILL is an interval training workout combining hills and valleys of different intensity levels which is proven to provide effective time efficient cardiovascular results RANDOM is an interval training workout of constantly changing intensity levels that occur in no regu lar pattern or progression CARDIO is a higher intensity workout for more fit users emphasizing cardiovascular benefits and maxi mum fat burning The user must wear a Polar heart rate chest strap or grasp the Lifepulse system sen sors continuously The workout program automatically adjusts the intensity level based on the actual heart rate to maintain the rate at 80 percent of the theoretical maximum ZONE TRAINING are workouts that target specific ranges or zones for maintaining a heart rate to achieve maximum exercise results Zone Training workouts include HEART RATE HILL consists of three hills bas
27. cal exam before undertaking an exercise program 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 If at any time while exercising the user experiences faintness dizziness pain or shortness of breath he or she must stop immediately A MISE EN GARDE Des probl mes de sant peuvent tre caus s par une utilisa tion incorrecte ou excessive de l quipement Life Fitness conseille VIVEMENT de consulter un m decin pour subir un examen m dical complet avant de com mencer tout programme d exercice et tout particuli rement si l utilisateur a des ant c dents familiaux d hypertension ou de troubles cardiaques ou 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 cesser imm diatement 1 GETTING STARTED 1 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING The safety of the product can be maintained only if it is examined regularly for damage and wear See Preventive Maintenance section for details DANG ER To reduce the risk of electrical shock always unplug this Life Fitness product before cleaning or attempting any maintenance activity DANG ER To reduce the risk
28. calorie goal during the workout setup Once the goal is met the workout automatically goes into a Cooldown Phase and ends afterward To use this feature 1 Select a workout the calorie goal is available for any of the workouts 2 Inthe Goal Time setup screen choose CALORIES enter the desired calorie goal and select ENTER Finish the setup steps for the selected workout Begin the workout 23 The Time in Zone goal enhances a heart rate 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 Cooldown Phase To use the Time In Zone Goal feature 1 Select either FAT BURN CARDIO or any of the Zone Training workouts including HEART RATE HILL HEART RATE INTERVAL or EXTREME HEART RATE 2 Inthe Goal Time setup screen choose TIME IN ZONE 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 COOLDOWN at any time to exit the workout and immediately enter a Cooldown Phase For help setting Time in Zone goals consult a personal trainer For more
29. cast Capabilities Control Panel Screens Information Displayed Summaries Workouts Heart rate monitor Resistance Levels Pedal speed range Drive type Accessory Tray Integrated Reading Rack Color Ports 1 CATV 1 PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS Heavy Commercial 350 pounds 160 kilograms Refer to Section 1 3 Setup Electrical Power Requirements 12 1 in Diagonal 800 x 600 TFT LCD VHF 2 13 UHF 14 69 CATV 1 125 75 ohm external antenna terminal for VHF UHF gt 43dBuV 75ohm or gt 65 8dBm 300 milliwatt 3 5mm Stereo NTSC M or PAL I PAL B G SECAM L Arrow keys screen lock and unlock Cooldown Quick Start and TV controls Workout Selection Workout Setup and Workout Progress Screens Distance Mode Aerobics or Reverse Calories CAL HR Watts METs Elapsed Time or Remaining Time or Hidden Time Time in Zone Level Speed and Target Heart Rate for heart workouts TV on zoom Total elapsed time of workout total calories burned total distance and time in zone when applicable Quick Start Fat Burn Manual Random Cardio and Hill Zone Training including Heart Rate Hill Heart Rate Interval and Heart Rate Extreme Hill Plus including Around the World Foothills Kilimanjaro Interval Cascades and Speed Training Personal Trainer including Cross Train Aerobics Cross Train Reverse and Life Fitness Fit Test Lifepulse system sensors and Polar telemetry heart rate monitorin
30. creen Display to ACSM HEART RATE RANGE access the Target Heart Rate Set up window Use the numerical 50780 keypad or the arrow keys to change your selection select ENTER and continue your 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 workout targets 65 percent of the maximum so the equation would be 220 40 65 117 18 3 2 HEART RATE MONITORING THE LIFEPULSE DIGITAL HEART RATE MONITORING SYSTEM The patented Lifepulse system sensors are the built in heart rate monitoring system on the Total Body Trainer For the most accurate reading possible during a workout e Grasp the sensors A firmly e Hold each sensors at the vertical midpoint e Keep hands steady and in place The console displays the heart rate within 10 to 40 seconds after the user grasps the sensors 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 19 THE POLAR TELEMETRY HEART RATE MONITORING CHEST STRAP The Total Body Trainer is equipped with Polar heart rate monitoring system in which electrodes pressed against the skin transfer heart rate signals to the console These electrodes are attached to a chest strap that the user wears during the workout The chest st
31. ed on the target heart rate The user must grasp the Lifepulse system sensors continuously or wear a heart rate chest strap HEART RATE INTERVAL alternates between a hill and a valley based on the target heart rate The user must grasp the Lifepulse system sensors continuously or wear a heart rate chest strap EXTREME HEART RATE alternates between two target heart rate goals as quickly as possible The effect is similar to that of running sprints The user must grasps the Lifepulse system sensors contin uously or wear a heart rate chest strap 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 HEART RATE HILL workout is 144 This workout targets 80 percent of the maximum so the equation would be 220 40 80 144 21 HILL PLUS are workouts in which intensity levels increase and decrease in set patterns The follow ing 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 ulti mate peak and then gradually decline INTERVAL is a Hill workout in which intensity levels rise
32. er directly into the workout setup screens For HEART RATE HILL HEART RATE INTERVAL and EXTREME HEART RATE choose ZONE TRAINING and then make a selection For WATTS METS CROSS TRAIN AEROBICS CROSS TRAIN REVERSE and LIFE FITNESS FIT TEST choose PERSONAL TRAINER and then make a selection For AROUND THE WORLD KILIMANJARO INTERVAL CASCADES SPEED TRAINING and FOOTHILLS select HILL PLUS and then make a selection 3 ENTERING WORKOUT GOALS SELECTING A GOAL TYPE Goal Type defaults to TIME length of workout When prompted to enter a Goal Time use the 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 certain types of goals other than the default time goal e Distance e Calories e 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 Cooldown Phase and ends afterward To use this feature 1 Select a workout the distance goal is available for any of the workouts 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
33. et 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 F G Changeable information i e a workout goal either appears as a button Time Level or Target Heart Rate or is accessible through CHANGE WORKOUT ADJUST GOAL Calories Distance and for heart rate programs Time in Zone Workout statistics are not changeable For example use the arrow keys under ELAPSED TIME to change the goal time for the session Workout statistics such as speed cannot be changed As described above workout goals may also be changed by touching the corresponding button on the Touchscreen Display and accessing the cor responding Workout Setup screens SCREEN LOCK UNLOCK Cannot be used during a workout Freezes the screen for the pur pose of routine maintenance screen cleaning The screen automatically unlocks after ten sec onds Pressing SCREEN LOCK a second time will unlock it as well COOLDOWN Workout programs end automatically in a Cooldown Phase which lowers the intensity level In this phase of a workout the body begins to remove lactic acid and other accu mulated by products of exercise which build up in muscles during a workout and contribute to muscle soreness Press the COOLDOWN key to enter the Cooldown stage at any point during the workout Each work out s Coo
34. g system Polar heart rate chest strap optional 26 0 to 25 speed independent 1 5 mph 14 3 mph 2 4 km h 23 0 km h Belt alternator Standard Standard Silver with gray accents Type RJ45 Network ready connection F type connector SHIPPING DIMENSIONS Length 84 75 inches 215 centimeters Length 85 75 inches 217 8 centimeters Width 26 5 inches 67 centimeters Width 29 75 inches 75 6 centimeters Height 64 inches 162 5 centimeters Height 50 75 inches 128 9 centimeters Weight 286 pounds 130 kilograms Weight 390 pounds 176 9 kilograms For EN 957 9 class A accuracy testing input mechanical power was measured by connecting a cross trainer to a fixture consisting of a motor and gear box with an attached torque transducer amplifier and readout display Testing was done by removing the pedal lever from one side of the cross trainer and connecting the test fixture in place of the pedal lever at the crank axis Torque measurements were taken with and without the pedal lever installed on the other side of the cross trainer in order to determine the level of measured torque required to compensate for the missing pedal lever From mea sured torque and speed the input mechanical power and variance from displayed power were calculated At level 12 and a constant 65 RPM displayed wattage was 133 watts with a 4 69 variance from input power on the test equipment At level 12 and a constant 75 RPM displayed wattage was 133 watts with
35. ge 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 34 The computer will not accept e heart rates less than 52 or greater than 200 beats per minute e body weights less than 75 pounds 34 kg or greater than 400 pounds 182 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 of last beverage containing caffeine or alcohol or of a cigarette at least four hours is recom mended e time since last exercise 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 This rate is defined by the American College of Sports Medicine s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription as equal to 220 mi
36. ge 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 Software Versions System Errors Usage Log 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 Touch Screen Configuration Manufacturer password protected TV 5 2 SETTING CONFIGURATIONS MANAGER Allows the manager to set unit defaults configure workout duration set stand by and program cus tom messages To SET DEFAULTS Either select appropriate radio buttons to select toggle settings or use the arrow keys to modify vari able default values Select DEFAULTS to return all values to original factory settings 37 TV Maximum Workout Duration Allows the manager to set a maximum workout limit between 1 and 99 minutes The time can be modified using the up or down arrow keys The unit default is 60 minutes Standby Configuration Sets the desired amount of time of inactivity before the system automatically turns the LCD screen backlight off The LCD screen will illuminate the next time activity is detected The Inactivity Timer can be set from 0 to 24 hours Program Timeout Sets the amount of time the user can go without touching the Touchscreen while setting up their workout before t
37. he console resets back to the Welcome Screen Program Timeout can be set from 20 to 255 seconds The unit default is 60 seconds Pause Time Sets the amount of time the unit can be inactive before it reverts back to the Welcome Screen Pause Time can be set from 1 to 99 minutes The unit default is 1 minute Units Choose between English and Metric Custom MESSAGES This configuration allows for a custom message to be displayed across the Welcome Screen Creating Changing a Custom Message After entering the Manager s Configuration check to make sure that Custom Message is enabled then select CUSTOM MESSAGE SETUP Upon entering the 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 inputted 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 Brings up TV screen and allows adjustment of brightness contrast saturation and hue Also allows choice of TV format antenna setup and channel setup To Set Up Channels To set up channels select CHANNEL SETUP AUTO START To Delete an Unwanted Channel Choose CHANNEL SETUP MANUAL use the Channel Controls
38. information on Heart Rate Zone Training see Section 3 1 Why Heart Rate Zone Training SELECTING AND ADJUSTING THE INTENSITY LEVEL When prompted use the ARROW keys to increase or decrease the displayed intensity level or tar get heart rate to the desired value or choose the desired value with the NUMERIC KEYPAD and press ENTER Adjust the level as needed or desired during the workout e Intensity level The Total Body Trainer provides a selection of 26 intensity levels 0 to 25 The resistance is independent of speed The Workout Profile Window displays the levels of intensi ty 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 rec ommended As physical conditioning improves the levels can increase e 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 resis tance Manually raising the rate increases the intensity of the cardiovascular exercise 4 ENTERING WoRKOUT VALUES AGE When prompted to enter Age use the ARROW KEYS to increase or decrease the dis played age to the
39. inus 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 31 EXTREME HEART RATE This intense varied workout is designed to help more experienced users break through fitness improvement plateaus The workout alternates between two target heart rates as quickly as possi ble The effect is similar to that of running sprints The user must wear a chest strap or grip the Lifepulse sensors throughout the workout When setting up the workout the user enters a target heart rate After a standard three minute warm up the intensity 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 stabilizing period Then the intensity decreases 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 intensity levels continuing this pattern throughout the duration The program does not proceed to a new heart rate goal until the user reaches the current goal 85 HRmax 85 HRmax 85 HRmax Stabilizing Period Stabilizing Period Stabilizing Period Cool Down 65 HRmax 65 HRmax EXTREME HEART RATE Workout Profile 153 BPM 153 BPM 153 BPM Stabilizing Period Sta
40. ldown level is automatically adjusted according to the individual user s performance Cooldown times are preset in proportion to the duration of a workout The Cooldown time can be changed by using the corresponding arrow keys on the Control Panel At the end of Cooldown a workout summary box appears QUICK START Choose this to enter directly into a workout bypassing setup screens VOL Volume control for the TV CH Channel control for the TV Q Headphone jack for sound playback NOTE Headphones are necessary to access the sound for the TV The jack is located on the Control Panel on the lower right The jack is a user replaceable feature Contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services for more information See Section 6 7 How to Obtain Product Service 2 3 THE ACCESSORY TRAY READING RACK The accessory tray A which is mounted near the base of the console provides storage for items such as water bottles personal stereos and cell phones Additionally an integrated reading rack B for supporting a book or maga zine is located at the base of the upper panel of the console 17 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 t
41. ltimate peak and then gradually decline 6 SPEED TRAINING A Hill workout in which the intensity level alternates between high and low levels very quickly to simulate a typical speed training workout 29 ZONE TRAINING Zone Training workouts target specific ranges or zones for maintaining a heart rate to achieve maximum exercise results 1 HEART RATE HILL This program combines the standard 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 brining the heart rate to 80 percent of HRmax The valley always is defined as 65 percent of HRmax 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
42. n a regular basis NOTE When cleaning the exterior of the unit a non abrasive cleaner and soft cotton cloth are strongly recommended At no time should cleaner be applied directly to any part of the equip ment apply the non abrasive cleaner on a soft cloth and then wipe the unit 39 6 2 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Follow the schedule below to ensure proper operation of the product ITEM WEEKLY MONTHLY BI ANNUALLY ANNUALLY Display Console Clean Inspect Console Mounting Bolts Inspect Accessory Tray Clean Inspect Frame Clean Inspect Plastic Covers Clean Inspect Pedals and Straps Clean Inspect 6 3 TROUBLESHOOTING THE POLAR HEART RATE CHEST STRAP Malfunction e Probable Cause Corrective Action Heart rate reading is erratic or Belt transmitter electrodes are not Wet the belt transmitter elec absent entirely wet enough to pick up accurate trodes see section 3 2 heart rate readings Belt transmitter electrodes are not Ensure the belt transmitter elec laying flat against the skin trodes are laying flat against the skin see section 3 2 Belt transmitter needs cleaning Wash the belt transmitter with mild soap and water Belt transmitter is not within 3 feet Make sure the chest strap trans one meter of the heart rate mitter is within three feet one receiver meter of the heart rate receiver Chest strap battery is depleted Contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services for ins
43. nus an individual s age 35 The tables below list fit test results RELATIVE FITNESS CLASSIFICATION FOR MEN Very Good Above Average Below Average RELATIVE FITNESS CLASSIFICATION FOR WOMEN Women Estimated VO2 Max ml kg min Per Age Category e ES ES Ce e e 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 qualitative description of a user s VO2 max estimation and a means of assessing initial fitness level and tracking improvement 36 5 SYSTEM OPTIONS MENU 5 1 USING THE SYSTEM OPTIONS MENU Fitness club managers and other authorized personnel can use the Systems Options feature to change default settings or to enable or disable certain programs or displays on the cross trainer console to run systems checks and to access compiled statistics To enter the Systems Options go to the Workout Selection screen press and hold the COOLDOWN key and then touch the Life Fitness icon twice consecutively double touch 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 Diagnostics Telemetry Test Lifepulse Test CSAFE Network Test EEPROM Test INFORMATION System usa
44. oal type choose a different goal enter a value and select ENTER O ELAPSED TIME Use this button to change the length of the workout or to choose a different view for time ELAPSED TIME is the default view but time can also be viewed by REMAINING TIME or HIDDEN TIME To change the time view select ELAPSED TIME choose a different time view and press ENTER To change the length of a workout midstream press the ELAPSED TIME button which also accesses Goal Time Then use the arrow buttons or the numerical keypad make the adjustment and select ENTER Use the arrow keys on the Control Panel directly underneath ELAPSED TIME to change length of workout time without leaving the Workout Progress Screen 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 P TARGET HEART RATE for 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 using the arrow keys directly below it or by touching the TARGET HEART RATE button on the Touchscreen and accessing the Target Heart Rate Workout Setup Screen Q 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
45. otion with reverse motion To select Reverse Mode under Mode press the REVERSE button For more detailed information see Section 4 3 Workout Descriptions Cross Train Reverse To use the mode feature during a workout 1 Select any program that does NOT require a heart rate measurement 2 Setup the program through the setup screens 3 Begin the workout 4 On the workout progress screen beneath Mode choose AEROBICS or REVERSE The message center will signal you that you have entered Aerobics or Reverse mode a Continue the workout To exit the mode feature mid workout select the button again for the mode currently being used to deselect it To change modes mid workout select the alternate mode button CHANGING ENDING WORKOUTS 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 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 NOTE All workouts can be switched on the fly retaining progress information except for HIII Plus workouts To change from a Hill Plus workout to another workout the user must select CHANGE WORKOUT and RESET losing workout progress CHANGING WorKouT GOALS DURING A WORKOUT It is possible
46. owing these descrip tions below As noted in the descriptions the heart rate should be measured at two stages in the workout to gauge its effectiveness To do so wear the chest strap or continuously grip the Lifepulse system sen sors Note that the message area does not display a request for a heart rate measurement during a HILL workout 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 series of increasingly steeper hills alternating with valleys or periods 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 4 Cooldown is a low intensity phase that allows the body to begin removing lactic acid and other exercise by products which build up in muscles and contribute to soreness TERRAIN HILLS AND VALLEYS WARM UP PLATEAU INTERVAL TRAINING COOL DOWN FIRST HR SECOND HR CHECK POINT CHECK POINT Each column as seen in the WORKOUT 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 in
47. rainer more flexibility for incorporation into injury rehabilitation See Section 4 2 Using the Workouts Entering Workout Goals Entering and Adjusting the Intensity Level 1 3 SETUP Read the Operation Manual before setting up the Total Body Trainer ELECTRICAL POWER REQUIREMENTS The Total Body Trainer requires an AC power supply according to the electrical configurations listed in the chart below Rated Current Amps NOTE Do not modify the plug provided with this product If the plug does not fit into an available electrical outlet have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician WHERE TO PLACE THE TOTAL BODY TRAINER Following all safety instructions in Section 1 1 move the Total Body Trainer to the location in which it will be used See Section 7 titled Specifications for the footprint product dimensions Allow one foot of clearance in front of the Total Body Trainer to allow for movement of the pedal levers It should be easy to mount the Total Body Trainer from the side How TO STABILIZE THE TOTAL BODY TRAINER After placing the Total Body Trainer in position check the unit s stability by attempting to rock it Any slight rocking indicates that the unit must be leveled Check the front stabilizing feet to determine which foot does not rest fully on the floor Rotate the foot counter clockwise to lower it Recheck the stability and adjust again as needed until the Total Body Trainer is stable and no longer rocks
48. raining identifies an exerciser s ideal heart rate range or zone for burning fat or increasing cardiovascular fitness The values within the zone depend on the workout NOTE Consulting a fitness trainer is recommended for defining specific fitness goals and designing a workout program The Total Body Trainer features exclusive workouts designed to ZONE TRAINING take full advantage of the benefits of heart rate zone training FAT BURN LOW INTENSITY exercise FAT BURN CARDIO HEART RATE HILL HEART PE RATE INTERVAL and EXTREME HEART RATE The Time in SS Ze ee Zone Goal option another feature of heart rate zone training 2 oS 2 enhances these workouts by setting a certain duration within the 20 130 160 target zone as a workout goal For detailed information about the 30 123 152 workouts as well as the Time In Zone Goal option see Section 4 40 117 144 titled The Workouts 50 un 136 During one of these workouts grasp the Lifepulse system sen 60 104 128 sors continuously or wear the Polar heart rate chest strap to enable the on board computer to monitor the heart rate during a workout The computer automatically adjusts the resistance level 70 97 120 80 91 112 to maintain the target heart rate based on the actual heart rate 90 84 104 To change the target heart rate during a workout use the Arrow 100 78 96 keys on the Control Panel directly under Target Heart Rate or SUGGESTED TARGET use the Target Heart Rate button on the Touchs
49. rap is optional To order it call Life Fitness Customer Support Services See Section 6 5 titled How to Obtain Product Service 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 elec trical impulses of the heart back to the receiver 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 skin However it also 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 moisten them NOTE If the Lifepulse system sensors are grasped while the chest strap is worn and if the sig nals from the sensors are valid the on board computer uses the sensor signals for calculating the heart rate instead of those transmitted with the chest strap 20 4 THE WORKOUTS 4 1 WORKOUT OVERVIEWS This section lists the Total Body Trainere pre programmed workouts For more detailed information see Section 4 2 titled Using the Workouts QUICK START is the fastest way to begin exercising and it bypasses the steps involved in selecting a specifi
50. rate during the workout setup The workout alternates between a hill which brings the heart rate up to the target rate of 80 percent of HRmax and a valley which brings the heart rate down to 65 percent of HRmax After a standard three minute warm up the workout progresses toward the first hill and heart rate goal Once the goal is reached the hill continues for three minutes 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 Cooldown Phase If the heart rate goes above the the oretical maximum for more than 45 seconds the cross trainer automatically goes into pause mode The program does not proceed to a new heart rate goal until the user reaches the current goal The user must wear a heart rate chest strap or grip the Lifepulse sensors throughout the work out 80 HRmax 80 HRmax 80 HRmax Hill Valley 65 HRmax Warm up 65 HRmax 65 HRmax HEART RATE INTERVAL Workout Profile 144 BPM 144 BPM 144 BPM 117 BPM 117 BPM 117 BPM User Example 80 percent of theoretical maximum HRmax 40 year old 144 recommended BPM 117 BPM t Defined by the American College of Sports Medicine s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription as equal to 220 m
51. rget 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 more accurately calculated and enables Calories Burned Calories per Hour Watts and METs to appear on the Workout Progress screen e Age Allows heart programs to accurately determine target heart rate e Gender For accurate Fitness Testing 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 13 3 WorkouT PROGRESS The Workout Progress screen opens automatically upon completion of the setup signaling the user to start the workout The Workout Progress 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 Calories Watts METs Time Level and Speed depending on which workout is selected From here TIME LEVEL MODE Aerobics or Reverse and TARGET HEART RATE can be changed at any point during a workout This screen
52. roubleshooting the Lifepulse System Sensors 41 6 5 How to Obtain Product Service 41 7 SPECHICATIONS ne St E RAMEN Ah M E e Re Robe a ie anne 42 LA Life Fitness 95Xe Fit Stride Total Body Trainer Specifications 42 e 2004 Life Fitness a division of Brunswick Corporation All rights reserved Life Fitness Heart Rate Zone Training and Lifepulse are registered trademarks of Brunswick Corporation Fit Stride Heart Rate Zone Training Heart Rate Hill Heart Rate Interval and Extreme Heart Rate 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 trademarks without the express written consent of Life Fitness or the corresponding companies is forbidden This Operation Manual describes the functions of the following product Life Fitness Fit Stride Total Body Trainer 95Xe See Specifications page in this manual for product specific features Statement of Purpose The Life Fitness Fit Stride Total Body Trainer is an exercise machine that combines low impact elliptical pedaling with push pull arm motion to provide an efficient effec tive total body workout CAUTION Health related injuries may result from incorrect or excessive use of exercise equipment Life Fitness STRONGLY recommends seeing a physician for a complete medi
53. s pedaling the workout resumes the normal resistance level The actual level of breaking resistance depends on the user s pedaling speed If the user is pedaling at a rate equal to or faster than 6 2 mph 10 0 km h the workout applies the maximum level of braking resistance If the user is pedaling at a speed below 6 2 mph 10 0 km h the workout applies 92 percent of the maximum CROSS TRAIN AEROBICS is a constant resistance workout However for a similar experience with a variable resistance level workout the user can start any workout except for Fat Burn Cardio Heart Rate Hill Heart Rate Interval or Extreme Heart Rate and then under Mode select AEROBICS 2 Cross TRAIN REVERSE This workout features alternating periods of pedaling forward and pedaling backwards If the user choos es a workout duration 14 minutes or above the unit displays alternating prompts to pedal forward for five minutes and then backward for two minutes If the user selects a goal of 13 minutes or below the unit display prompts the user to pedal forward for two minutes and then backward for one minute If the user selects a goal other than time distance or calorie the program uses the default setting of prompting for ward motion for five minutes and reverse for two minutes This feature varies the emphasis on different leg muscles Ten seconds after prompting the user to change pedaling direction the workout applies braking resistance that is a high
54. sert objects into any opening in this product If an object should drop inside carefully retrieve it If the item cannot be reached contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services Never place liquids of any type directly on the unit except in the accessory tray water bottle holder Containers with lids are recommended Wear shoes with rubber or high traction 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 Do not use this product in bare feet Do not tip the unit on its side during operation Use caution when mounting or dismounting the Total Body Trainer Use the stationary handlebar when ever additional stability is required While exercising hold onto the moving arms Never use the Total Body Trainer while facing backward Do not stand or sit on pedal lever covers or motor housing SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE 1 POINT DE DEPART 1 1 CONSIGNES DE SECURITE IMPORTANTES AVERTISSEMENT Pour une utilisation s re le produit doit tre inspect r guli rement afin de s assur er qu il n est pas us ni endommag Consultez la section de maintenance pr ventive pour obtenir de plus amples informations DANGER Pour r duire les risques de d charges lectriques l appareil Life Fitness doit toujours tre d branch avant tout nettoyage ou travail d entretien DANG
55. service equipment NOTE The TV aspect of the LCD Console can only receive a analog signal Digital cable must be externally converted to an analog signal 2 THE DISPLAY CONSOLE 2 1 DISPLAY CONSOLE OVERVIEW The computerized display console 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 The console consists of two parts The Touchscreen Display The Touchscreen Display the LCD screen allows the user to easily choose a workout set it up and monitor it The Control Panel The Control Panel consists of the keys on the bottom part of the console housing These keys allow quick changes to workouts on the fly provide easy access to TV controls and allow for screen cleaning without activating the Touchscreen Display WARNING 2 2 DISPLAY CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS This section lists and describes the functions for the buttons on the Touchscreen Display and the keys on the Control Panel on the Total Body Trainer See Section 4 titled The Workouts for detailed information on using the console to set up workouts TOUCHSCREEN DISPLAY The Touchscreen Display allows the user to move from screen to screen by simply selecting buttons to access other screens The Touchscreen Display enables users to access 1 WorkKouT SELECTION choose a workout 2 Workout Setup
56. splays the prompt Select your workout or press for more information Choose a workout program to begin If equipped with optional networking touch the screen to START The Message area displays the prompt SELECT YOUR WORKOUT ENTER YOUR NETWORK ID OR PRESS FOR MORE INFOR MATION and an NETWORK ID button will appear on the Workout Selection Screen Select a workout or log on to the networked exercise database and download the preset workout To log onto the network press NETWORK ID and key in the user ID number with the NUMERIC KEYPAD Press ENTER SELECTING AND USING Quick START QUICK START is the fastest way to begin exercising and it bypasses the steps of selecting a specif ic workout program On the start screen press the QUICK START button The workout begins at an intensity level that remains the same unless manually changed Choose ENTER WEIGHT so that METs Watts and Calories Burned Calories per Hour can be computed and displayed as workout sta tistics 22 2 SELECTING A WORKOUT When prompted to select a workout select the desired workout button The touchscreen will then bring up the corresponding Workout Setup Screens which include level age weight target heart rate Watts and METs Press ENTER after each selection to record it After values are set the work out progress screen appears and the workout begins For MANUAL FAT BURN HILL RANDOM and CARDIO choose the corresponding button to ent
57. st It gauges how well the heart sup plies oxygenated 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 e Choose PERSONAL TRAINER then LIFE FITNESS FIT TEST e Go through the setup screens for the Fit Test including WEIGHT AGE AND GENDER Press Enter after each selection to record the entry e Choose a workout level ENTER LEVEL Consult the following recommended fit test level chart for an appropriate effort level based on your age gender and activity level Use the NUMERIC BUT TONS or UP DOWN ARROW BUTTONS to enter the corresponding level e As the test continues a message will prompt the user to maintain a pedaling rate of 50 60 rom equivalent to 4 2 5 5 mph The user must maintain this rate throughout the 5 minute test duration After 16 seconds if this speed is not maintained the fit test will automatically terminate After the five minute FIT TEST is completed a FIT TEST score will be displayed Fit TEST PROGRAM SUGGESTED EXERTION LEVELS L2 4 men L3 10 men L7 15 men Cross trainer ro L3 10 women 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 suggested ran
58. ter goal type and value Enter age Accept THR Begin workout HILL Select HILL Enter weight Enter goal type and value Select level Begin workout CARDIO Select CARDIO Enter weight Enter goal type and value Enter age Accept THR Begin workout ToTaL Bopy TRAINER WORKOUT SETUP STEPS NOTE AFTER ENTERING A VALUE AGE WEIGHT HEIGHT GENDER OR A GOAL TIME LEVEL THR PRESS ENTER TO REGISTER THE SELECTION CHOOSE PERSONAL TRAINER TO ACCESS ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CROSS TRAIN REVERSE Select CROSS TRAIN REVERSE Enter weight Enter goal type and value Select level Begin workout CROSS TRAIN AEROBICS Select CROSS TRAIN AEROBICS Enter weight Enter goal type and value Select level Begin workout LIFE FITNESS FIT TEST Select FIT TEST Enter weight Enter age Enter gender Enter level Begin workout CHOOSE HILL PLUS TO ACCESS ANY OF THE FOLLOWING AROUND THE WORLD Select AROUND THE WORLD Enter weight Enter goal type and value Select level Begin workout KILAMANJARO Select KILIMANJARO Enter weight Enter goal type and value Select level Begin workout INTERVAL Select INTERVAL Enter weight Enter goal type and value Select level Begin workout CASCADES Select CASCADES Enter weight Enter goal type and value Select level Begin workout SPEED TRAINING Select SPEED TRAINING Enter weight Enter goal type and value Select level Begin workout FOOTHILLS Press FOOTHILLS Enter weight Enter goal type
59. tervals so the duration of each interval is equal to the duration of the entire workout divided by 20 10 to 19 minutes The interval durations initially are set at 30 seconds for a 10 minute workout For every minute added by the user on the fly each interval increases by three seconds A 15 minute workout consists of 20 intervals at 45 seconds each 28 20 to 99 minutes All intervals last 60 seconds If the user adds minutes to the pre set duration while the workout is in progress the program adds hills and valleys that are identical to the first eight intervals of the Interval Training phase This pattern repeats until the workout is completed Hut PLUS The Life Fitness patented HILL PLUS workouts give even more ways to vary interval training Based on the same principles as the HILL workout Hill Plus workouts are customized to resem ble different locations training scenarios to add variety and challenge to Hill workouts 1 AROUND THE WorRLD An interval training workout in which the hills resemble scenes of various geographical areas 2 CASCADES A two peak workout in which intensity levels gradually increase and decrease 3 FOOTHILLS A rolling hill workout with low intensity levels 4 INTERVAL A Hill workout in which intensity levels rise and fall The higher levels gradually incline toward a peak and then gradually decline 5 KILIMANJARO A Hill workout in which the intensity levels gradually incline toward one u
60. the Surrounding Console TV ZOOM far bottom right toggles the user between large and small screen TV viewing CHANNEL CONTROLS Accesses the channel control keypad on the touchscreen NUMERICAL KEYPAD Use to enter a new channel selection ENTER Select this button to change the channel to the new selection CLEAR Clears any entry made retaining the current channel Additional buttons appearing in the Workout Progress Screen for different workouts 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 titled Heart Rate Zone Training Exercise for more information ENTER WEIGHT Appears in the Quick Start workout Choose ENTER WEIGHT so that METs Watts and Calories Burned Calories per Hour can be computed and displayed as workout statistics CONTROL PANEL The Control Panel allows the user to control workout and TV parameters without leaving the Workout Progress screen It also provides a quick and easy way for maintenance staff to clean the Touchscreen Display without activating the screen A EE HD D E B D C F G ARROW KEYS When in the workout phase the UP and DOWN arrow keys are used in combi nation with the Touchscreen Display These keys allow the user to make changes to a workout goal during the workout Each set of arrow keys controls the goal located directly above it on the Touchscreen Display Targ
61. tness com or call the nearest Life Fitness 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 Europe GmbH Telephone 49 089 317 751 66 FAX 49 089 317 751 38 Life Fitness UK LTD Telephone 44 1353 665 507 FAX 44 1353 666 719 Life Fitness Atlantic BV Europe Middle East amp Africa except local Life Fitness offices Life Fitness Benelux Telephone 31 180 646 666 FAX 31 180 646 699 Life Fitness Italia S R L Telephone 800 438 836 FAX 39 0457 238 197 Life Fitness Austria Vertriebs GmbH Telephone 43 1615 7198 FAX 43 1615 7198 Life Fitness Asia Pacific Ltd Asia amp Australia except local Life Fitness offices Telephone 852 2891 6677 FAX 852 2575 6001 Life Fitness Latin America and Caribbean Telephone 1 847 288 3964 FAX 1 847 288 3886 Life Fitness do Brazil Telephone 55 11 4193 8282 FAX 55 11 4193 8283 Life Fitness Japan Telephone 81 3 3359 4309 FAX 81 3 3359 4307 Life Fitness Iberia Spain Telephone 34 93 672 4660 FAX 34 93 672 4670 41 D SPECIFICATIONS 7 1 LIFE FITNESS 95XE Fit STRIDE TOTAL BODY TRAINER Designed use Maximum user weight Power Requirements Upper Touchscreen Channel coverage Antenna Headphone Jack Broad
62. tructions on how to have the chest strap replaced Abnormally elevated heart rate Electromagnetic interference from Move the cross trainer a few readings television sets and or antennas inches away from the probable cause or move the probable cause a few inches away from the cross trainer until the heart Electromagnetic interference from cell phones Electromagnetic interference from rate readings are accurate computers Electromagnetic interference from cars Electromagnetic interference from high voltage power lines Electromagnetic interference from motor driven exercise equipment Electromagnetic interference from another heart rate transmitter with in three feet one meter 40 6 4 TROUBLESHOOTING THE LIFEPULSE SYSTEM SENSORS If the heart rate reading is erratic or missing do the following e Dry the hands if necessary to prevent slipping Grasp the sensors firmly Apply constant pressure around the sensors Apply hands to all four sensors located at the front and back of the hand grips 6 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 features and workouts 2 Locate the serial number plate which is at the back end of the unit Document the serial number which consists of three letters followed by six numerals 3 Contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services via the Web at www lifefi
63. uestion mark on the workout selection screen to access help files which give explanations of each of the workouts See Section 2 2 Display Console Descriptions Workout Selection Help Workout Flexibility Choosing a different workout on the fly is as simple as selecting a but ton and choosing a new workout And now there are two ways to change a workout parameter mid workout either use the keys on the Control Panel or use the buttons on the Touchscreen Display See Section 4 2 Using the Workouts Changing Ending Workouts Switching Workouts On the Fly Better Monitoring The Touchscreen Display shows all relevant workout statistics at one glance See Section 2 2 Display Console Descriptions Workout Progress New Time Views Allows the user to choose the most motivating time display for them Time can be viewed as Elapsed Time Remaining Time or Hidden Time Changing time views is as simple as touching a button See Section 2 2 Display Console Descriptions Workout Progress Elapsed Time More Options for Managers More ways for managers to monitor statistics track usages and record personalized messages Channel setup for the TV allows managers to control which channels are displayed on the TV See Section 5 System Options Menu New Zero 0 Resistance Level This new resistance level gives more people the opportunity to enjoy a quality workout regardless of experience level or physical ability It also gives the cross t
64. using the arrow buttons or the numeric keypad and pressing ENTER For METs Watts Calories Burned and Calories per Hour to be computed and displayed during a workout select the ENTER WEIGHT button which is required to calculate these values Using the ARROW KEYS increase or decrease the displayed weight to the correct value or enter weight using the NUMERIC keypad and press ENTER to register MANUAL The MANUAL program sets an intensity level that does not change automatically While the work out is in progress increase or lower the intensity level as desired using the arrow keys RANDOM The RANDOM program creates a terrain of hills and valleys that varies with each workout More than one million different patterns are possible Because workout levels are greater in this work out than in the HILL workout it is recommended that the RANDOM workout be set one or two levels lower than the workout level which would normally be selected in the HILL workout Fat BURN The FAT BURN workout is designed to maintain a user s heart rate at 65 percent of the theoretical maximum for optimal results Throughout the workout the user wears a Polar heart rate chest strap or grips the Lifepulse system sensors If the user is not wearing a chest strap or grasping the sen sors the WORKOUT PROFILE window displays a heart shape and the display prompts the user to grip the sensors The console continuously monitors and displays the heart rate adjusting
65. ut Buttons with a heart symbol access workouts that require heart rate monitoring For more infor mation see Workout Profile Window under Workout Progress C HELP Select the HELP button to access help buttons for each of the workouts Use these buttons to get a detailed explanation of each of the workouts D BACK lt Select BACK to move backward one screen 2 Workout SETUP WORKOUT SETUP screens are accessed automatically upon selection of a workout program They allow the user to enter values or to choose a goal for the workout selected These depend on the workout but might include goal type time distance or calories level age weight and target heart rate for heart rate programs E G Random Please Enter your Goal Time using the r up and down arrow keys J F H l E MESSAGE AREA Shows the user what workout is currently being set up It also prompts the user for needed information or gives explanations Target Heart Rate THR is a percentage of the theoretical maximum For example a 40 year old user s THR for the CARDIO workout is 144 This workout targets 80 percent of the maximum so the equation would be 220 40 80 144 12 F ARROW BUTTONS Use the UP and DOWN arrows to adjust workout values goals such as length of workout weight age target heart rate and intensity level Press ENTER to record the selection G NUMERICAL KEYPAD Another way for the user to enter workout parameters

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