Life Fitness M051-00K61-B123 User's Manual
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1. 23 6 3 Troubleshooting the Polar Heart Rate Chest Strap 23 Heart Rate Reading Is Erratic or Absent Entirely Abnormally Elevated Heart Rate Reading 6 4 Troubleshooting the Lifepulse System Sensors 24 6 5 How to Obtain Product Service 2 24 7 SPSCHICALIONS saat Set RSE ES OR RR RS ta gest 25 7 1 Classic Series Cross Trainer Model CLSX Specifications 25 7 2 Classic Series Cross Trainer Model CLSX Warranty Information 26 2008 Life Fitness a division of Brunswick Corporation All rights reserved Life Fitness Heart Rate Zone Training and Lifepulse are registered trade marks of Brunswick Corporation Heart Rate Zone Training is a trademark of Brunswick Corporation Polar is a registered trademark of Polar Electro Inc Cardio Theater is a registered trademark of the Cardio Theater Holdings 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 follovving product Classic Series Cross Trainer Model CLSX See Specifications page in this manual for product specific features Statement of Purpose The Life Fitness Cross Traine2. 11 3 1 Why Heart Rate Zone Training Exercise 11 3 2 Hear Rate Monitoring ann A a ac Gans Galen ged ee a Wad 11 The Lifepulse Digital Heart Rate Monitoring System The Polar Telemetry Heart Rate Monitoring Chest Strap 4 The Workouts 225 3 it DG a A hed ate ae as aly td deel RA 14 4 1 WOrkKOUt OVEIVIGWS a 2228 Pe a BG re A DE a da EE CC OE A ands AA Sa are 14 4 2 Using the Workouts r ceara eae eu Ed bada ei nee de ee Pi ed rea pea i 15 To Begin a Workout Select and Using Quick Start Selecting a Workout Entering Weight Entering Age Entering Time Selecting and Adjusting the Resistance Level Selecting a Workout Mode Switching Workouts On the Fly Pausing Workouts Ending Workouts Early Life Fitness Cross Trainer Workout Setup Steps chart 4 3 Workout Desenptions reese rre suite te ete dead dog Oca a a 18 Quick Start Manual Random Fat Burn Cardio Hill Six Pre set Workouts Cross train Aerobics Cross train Reverse 5 Optional Settings 3 00 PA ae eine A ENS en ar ea on EE A RNR GA 21 5 1 Entering and Using the Optional Settings Feature 21 6 Service and Technical Data Lu LL LL La 22 6 1 Preventive Maintenance Tips 22 6 2 Preventive Maintenance Schedule
3. USER LANGUAGE SELECT If enabled this option allows users to select the language by which to interact with the unit during a workout To use the option enable User Language Select see below Begin pedalling The console will display the message SELECT LANGUAGE USING ARROW KEYS The user can select from a list of available languages using any of the arrow keys Press enter when the desired language appears to select that language A workout can now be started using the selected language Selecting a language is not necessary to begin a workout Simply press the Quick Start key to start a workout or any of the program keys to begin workout pro gramming using the default language The user may select from the following languages English French Spanish and Portuguese To enable the User Language Select option enter the Optional Settings see Section 5 1 Scroll forward through the options using the ENTER key or backward using the CLEAR key until LANGUAGE SEL appears Once LANGUAGE SEL appears in the Message Center press any of the UP DOWN ARROW KEYS to toggle the mode from OFF to ON 21 6 SERVICE AND TECHNICAL DATA 6 1 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE TIPS The Cross 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 t
4. Llassic Series Lross Trainer Model LL5X OPERATION MAN UA L AMERICAS North America Life Fitness Inc 5100 N River Road Schiller Park IL 60176 U S A Telephone 1 847 288 3300 Fax 1 847 288 3703 Service Email internationalservicesupport lifefitness com Sales Marketing E mail commercialsales lifefimess com Operating Hours 7 00 am 6 00 pm CST Brazil Life Fitness Do Brazil Av Dr Dib Sauaia Neto 1478 Alphaville Barueri SP 06465 140 BRAZIL Telephone 800 773 8282 Fax 55 11 4133 2893 Service Email suporte lifefitness com br Sales Marketing E mail lifefitness lifefitness com br Operating Hours 8 30 am 17 30 pm BRT Latin America amp Caribbean Life Fitness Inc 5100 N River Road Schiller Park IL 60176 U S A Telephone 1 847 288 3300 Fax 1 847 288 3703 Service Email internationalservicesupport lifefitness com Sales Marketing E mail commercialsales lifefitness com Operating Hours 8 00am 5 00pm CST EUROPE MIDDLE EAST amp AFRICA EMEA Netherlands amp Luxemburg Life Fitness Atlantic BV Bijdorpplein 25 31 2992 LB Barendrecht THE NETHERLANDS Telephone 31 180 646 666 Fax 31 180 646 699 Service Email service benelux lifefitness com Sales Marketing E mail marketing benelux lifefitness com Operating Hours 9 00h 17 00h CET United Kingdom amp Ireland Life Fitness UK LTD Queen Adelaide Ely Cambs CB7 4UB Telephone General Office
5. SELECTING AND ADJUSTING THE RESISTANCE LEVEL When prompted by the MESSAGE CENTER use the ARROW KEYS to increase or decrease the displayed intensity level or target heart rate to the desired value or key in the desired value with the NUMERIC keypad and press ENTER Adjust the level as needed or desired during the workout Resistance level The Life Fitness Cross Trainer provides a selection of 25 resistance levels The resistance level appears in the WORKOUT PROFILE window as rows of lights arranged in columns Selecting a low intensity level at first is recommended As physical conditioning improves the levels can increase 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 heart rate chest strap or the Lifepulse system sensors it uses this data to adjust the resistance Manually raising the rate increases the intensity of the cardiovascular exercise SELECTING A VVORROUT MODE Two workout mode options on the Life Fitness Cross Trainer feature alternate ways to vary workouts Aerobics Mode This workout mode simulates the experience of working out with a trainer Throughout the work out the MESSAGE CENTER displays prompts to vary the workload and emphasize different muscle groups such as upper and lower body
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7. display windows on the console See Section 4 titled The Workouts for detailed information on using the console to set up workouts A START Press this key to activate the console for programming a new workout The activated console lights up and displays SELECT WORKOUT OR PRESS QUICK START If no key is pressed for 15 seconds and the user stops pedaling the console shuts down again NOTE The Life Fitness Cross Trainer s AutoStart feature also activates the console when the user steps on the pedals and begins pedaling B ENTER Press this key after entering each value such as weight or workout time when prompted by console display messages C NUMERIC keypad Use these keys to enter values such as length of workout weight age target heart rate and intensity level While a workout is in progress numeric keys can be used to set new intensity levels or change the target heart rate in the FAT BURN and CARDIO workouts The ARROW keys have a similar function except that they change workout parameters by single increments D ARROW keys A pair of UP and DOWN arrows is located on either side of the TIME LEVEL window When setting up a workout use either set of arrows to change workout parameters displayed on the console such as length of workout weight age target heart rate and intensity level During a workout pressing the ARROWS on the right LEVEL side of display changes the target heart rate for FAT BURN and CARDIO workouts o
8. in the user ID number with the numeric keypad SELECTING AND USING Quick START QUICK START is the fastest way to begin exercising and bypasses the steps of selecting a specific workout program At the MESSAGE CENTER prompt to select a workout press the QUICK START key The workout begins at an intensity level that remains the same unless manually changed After 12 seconds the MESSAGE CENTER displays a prompt to enter weight which the computer requires to calculate total calories burned SELECTING A WORKOUT For MANUAL FAT BURN CARDIO and RANDOM When prompted to select a workout press the key labeled with the name of the desired workout For CROSS TRAIN REVERSE and CROSS TRAIN AEROBICS When prompted by the MESSAGE CENTER to select a workout press the PERSONAL TRAINER key The MESSAGE CENTER displays the name a workout Press ENTER to select the displayed workout or continue to press the PERSONAL TRAINER key to display each of the other options Press ENTER to select the desired workout For HILL AROUND THE WORLD FOOTHILLS INTERVAL KILIMANJARO CASCADES and SPEED TRAINING When prompted by the MESSAGE CENTER to select a workout press the HILL PLUS key The MESSAGE CENTER then dis plays the name of the one of these workouts Press ENTER to select the displayed workout or continue to press the HILL PLUS key to display each of the other options Press ENTER to select the desired program ENTERING WEIGHT When prompted by the MESSA
9. intensity level Press the COOLDOWN key at any desired point during a workout to go immediately into Cooldown mode In this phase of a workout the body begins to remove lactic acid and other accumulated by products of exercise which build up in muscles during a workout and contribute to muscle soreness The console automatically adjusts each workout s Cooldown level according to the individual user s performance O WORKOUT PROFILE window This window displays shapes made of columns of lights that represent the levels of intensity in a workout in progress The height of the first column on the left side of the window is proportional to the current level of intensity During a FAT BURN or CARDIO workout which requires the use of a Polar heart rate chest strap or the Lifepulse system sen sors 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 CENTER displays the prompt NEED HEART RATE PLACE HANDS ON SENSORS OR USE TELEMETRY STRAP If the console does not receive the signal within three minutes the workout automatically is con verted to a MANUAL program 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 P MESSAGE CENTER This window displays step by step inst
10. more information FITNESS AND ENTERTAINMENT NETWORKING Two interchangeable network ports allow the Life Fitness Cross Trainer to be connected to a fitness entertainment system and or a network such as FitLinxx interactive fitness network e Fitness network The network connection enables the console 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 e Entertainment The network connection enables the console to power a third party receiver for use with a service such as the Cardio Theater entertainment system or the BroadcastVision entertainment system These ports are located on the back of the console and are enclosed by a removable cover Any use of the ports for other than their intended purpose could void the product warranty 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 moni tor progress With this easy to use console the user can track fitness improvement from one workout to the next LROJ ILRCSS Distance Speed Calories Heart Rate Begin pedaling Select workout or press Quick Start below A S N 2 2 DISPLAY CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS This section lists and describes the functions for the keys and
11. personal trainer The MESSAGE CENTER dis plays prompts 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 five minutes of forward motion with two minutes of backward motion to cross train different muscle groups 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 14 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 To BEGIN A WORKOUT To mount the Life Fitness Cross 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 press START or begin pedaling to activate the console The MESSAGE CENTER displays SELECT WORKOUT OR PRESS ENTER TO BEGIN If it displays a different message press the CLEAR key twice in rapid succession With optional networking enabled press START or begin pedaling to activate the console The MESSAGE CENTER dis plays SELECT WORKOUT OR ENTER ID USING ENTER KEY Either select a workout as described below or log on to the networked exercise database and then select a workout To log onto the network key
12. thoroughly on a regular basis A NOTE When cleaning the exterior of the unit a non abrasive cleaner and soft cotton cloth are strongly recom mended 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 22 6 2 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Follow the schedule below to ensure proper operation of the product Follow the schedule below to ensure proper operation of the product ITEM WEEKLY MONTHLY BI ANNUALLY ANNUALLY Display Console C Console Mounting Bolts Accessory Tray C Frame C Plastic Covers C KEY C Clean l Inspect 6 3 TROUBLESHOOTING THE POLAR HEART RATE CHEST STRAP Malfunction Probable Cause Corrective Action Heart rate reading is erratic or absent entirely Abnormally elevated heart rate readings See page one for contact information Belt transmitter electrodes are not wet enough to pick up accurate heart rate readings Belt transmitter electrodes are not laying flat against the skin Belt transmitter is not within 3 feet one meter of the heart rate receiver Chest strap battery is depleted Electromagnetic interference from television sets and or antennas Electromagnetic interference from cell phones Electromagnetic interference from computers Electromagnetic interference from cars Electromagnetic interference from high
13. type RJ 45 interchangeable Network ready and Fitness Entertainment port sare supplied with the Product These ports comply with the Fitlinxx CSAFEspecification dated August 4 2004 stating 4 75VDC to 10VDC maxi mum cur rent of 85mA Any Product damage caused by a load exceeding this FitlinXXCSAFE specification is not covered by warranty 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 WHAT YOU MUST DO Retain proof of purchase our receipt of the attached registration card assures registration of purchase information but is not required use operate and maintain the Product as specified in the Manual notify Customer Support Services of any defect within 10 days after discovery of the defect if instructed return any defective part for replacement or if necessary the entire Product for repair OPERATION MANUAL Itis VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THE MANUAL before operating the Product Remember to perform the periodic maintenance requirements speci fied in the Manual to assure proper operation and your continued satisfaction MODEL 2 Years Classic Series v Labor v Electrical amp Mechanical Parts Cross Trainer Model CLSX 1 Year HOW TO GET REPLACEMENT PARTS SERVICE Simply call Customer
14. 12 seconds the MESSAGE CENTER displays ENTER WEIGHT which the computer requires to calculate total calories Using the ARROW KEYS increase or decrease the displayed weight to the correct value or enter the weight using the NUMERIC keypad MANUAL WORKOUT The MANUAL program sets an intensity level that does not change automatically While the workout is in progress increase or lower the intensity level as desired using the ARROW keys RANDOM WORKOUT The RANDOM program creates a terrain of hills and valleys that varies with each workout More than one million differ ent patterns are possible Because workout levels are greater in this workout than in the HILL workout it is recommend ed 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 chest strap or grips the Lifepulse system sensors If the user is not wearing a chest strap the WORKOUT PROFILE window displays a heart shape and the MESSAGE CENTER displays a prompt to grip the sensors The console continuously monitors and displays the heart rate adjusting the intensity level of the Life Fitness Cross Trainer to reach and maintain the target This system eliminates over and under training and maximizes the aerobic benefits of e
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16. 6 168 20 130 160 30 123 152 40 117 144 50 110 136 60 104 128 70 97 120 80 91 112 90 84 104 100 78 96 SUGGESTED TARGET HEART RATE AS OF MAX ACSM HEART RATE RANGE 55 90 The Life Fitness Cross Trainer features exclusive workouts designed to take full advantage of the benefits of heart rate zone training exercise FAT BURN and CARDIO For detailed information about the workouts see Section 4 titled The Workouts During one of these workouts grasp the Lifepulse system sensors 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 to maintain the target heart rate based on the actual heart rate To change the target heart rate during a workout use the LEVEL ARROW keys 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 11 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 Life Fitness Cross Trainer For the most accurate reading possible during a workout e Grasp the sensors A firmly Hold each sensors at the vertical midpoint e Keep hands steady and in place The console displ
17. ED This Life Fitness commercial exercise equipment Product is warranted to be free of all defects in material and workmanship WHO IS COVERED The original purchaser or any person receiving the Product as a gift from the original purchaser HOW LONG IS IT COVERED All coverage is provided by specific Product according to the guidelines listed on the chart accompanying this warranty card WHO PAYS TRANSPORTATION amp INSURANCE FOR SERVICE If the Product or any covered part must be returned to a service facility for repairs We Life Fitness will pay all transportation and insurance charges for the first year You are responsible for transportation and insurance charges dur ing the second and third years if applicable WHAT WE WILL DO TO CORRECT COVERED DEFECTS We will ship to you any new or rebuilt replacement part or component or at our option replace the Product Such replacement parts are warranted for the remaining portion of the original warranty period WHAT IS NOT COVERED Any failures or damage caused by unauthorized service misuse accident neg ligence improper assembly or installation debris resulting from any construc tion activities in the Product s environment rust or corrosion as a result of the Products location alterations or modifications without our written authorization or by failure on your part to use operate and maintain the Product as set out in your Operation Manual Manual Two
18. ESS QUICK START for a new 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 16 QUICR START Press QUICR START Begin workout MANUAL Press MANUAL Enter weight Enter time Select level Begin workout RANDOM Press RANDOM Enter weight Enter time Select level Begin workout FAT BURN Press FAT BURN Enter weight Enter time Enter age Accept THR Begin workout CARDIO Press CARDIO Enter weight Enter time Enter age Accept THR Begin workout This workout requires the user to wear the telemetry chest strap or to grip the Lifepulse system sensors HILL Press HILL PLUS repeatedly until HILL appears press ENTER Enter weight Enter time Select level Begin workout AROUND THE WORLD Press HILL PLUS repeatedly until AROUND THE WORLD appears press ENTER Enter weight Enter time Select level Begin workout CASCADES Press HILL PLUS repeated ly until CASCADES appears press ENTER Enter weight Enter time Select level Begin workout FOOTHILLS Press HILL PLUS repeated ly until FOOTHILLS appears press ENTER Enter weight Enter time Select level Begin workout INTERVAL Press HILL PLUS repeated ly until INTERVAL appears press ENTER Enter weight Enter time Select level Begin workout KILIMA
19. GE CENTER to enter weight use the ARROW KEYS to increase or decrease the dis played weight to the correct value or key in the correct value with the NUMERIC KEYPAD and press ENTER The default weight is 150 pounds or 68 kilograms The on board computer calculates the number and rate of calories burned using the entered weight as well as the pedaling speed ENTERING AGE When prompted by the MESSAGE CENTER to enter age use the ARROW KEYS to increase or decrease the displayed age to the correct value or key in the correct value with the NUMERIC KEYPAD and press ENTER Life Fitness Cross Trainer workout programs that set a target heart rate zone first calculate the user s theoretical maxi mum heart ratet by subtracting the user s age from the number 220 The programs then calculate the target zone as a percentage of the theoretical maximum ENTERING TIME When prompted by the MESSAGE CENTER to enter a time use the ARROW KEYS to increase or decrease the dis played time to the desired value or key in the desired value with the NUMERIC KEYPAD and press ENTER 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 15
20. NJARO Press HILL PLUS repeated ly until KILIMANJARO appears press ENTER Enter weight Enter time Select level Begin workout SPEED TRAINING Press HILL PLUS repeatedly until SPEED TRAINING appears press ENTER Enter weight Enter time Select level Begin workout LIFE FITNESS CROSS TRAINER WORKOUT SETUP STEPS CROSS TRAIN REVERSE Press PERSONAL TRAINER repeatedly until X TRAIN REVERSE appears press ENTER Enter weight Enter time Select level Begin workout CROSS TRAIN AEROBICS Press PERSONAL TRAIN ER repeatedly until X TRAIN AEROBICS appears press ENTER Enter weight Enter time Select level Begin 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 When the MESSAGE CENTER displays a Target Heart Rate either accept it by pressing ENTER or change the value with the LEVEL ARROW key and then press ENTER 17 4 3 Wor KouT DESCRIPTIONS Quick START QUICK START is the fastest way to begin exercising and bypasses the steps of selecting a specific workout program The intensity level for the workout is set automatically and remains the same unless manually changed To change the level use the LEVEL ARROW keys or use the NUMERIC KEYPAD to enter a higher or lower level number After the workout has been in progress for
21. Support Services at 800 351 3737 or 847 451 0036 Monday through Friday from 8 00 a m to 6 00 p m Central Standard Time and tell them your name address and the serial number of your product refer to page 1 for Customer Services contact information They will tell you how to get a replacement part or if necessary arrange for service where your product is located or advise you on how and where to ship the product for service Before shipping 1 obtain a Return Authorization Number RA from Customer Support Services 2 securely pack your console use the original shipping carton if possible 3 write the RA on the outside of the carton 4 insure the console and 5 include a letter explaining the defect or problem and a copy of your proof of purchase if you believe the service is covered by warranty EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMIT ED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND ALL OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR LIABIL ITIES ON OUR PART We neither assume nor authorize any person to assure for us any other obligation or liability concerning the sale of this Product Under no circumstances shall we be liable under this warranty or otherwise of any damage to any person or property including any lost profits or lost savings for any special indirect secondary incidental or consequ
22. This feature can be used with any workout except for Fat Burn Cardio Heart Rate Hill Heart Rate Interval or Extreme Heart Rate To select it press AEROBICS MODE key Reverse Mode This workout mode continuously alternates five minutes of forward motion with two minutes of reverse motion to exercise different leg muscles This feature can be used with any workout except for Fat Burn Cardio Heart Rate Hill Heart Rate Interval or Extreme Heart Rate To select it press the REVERSE MODE key 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 the key for the desired new workout This feature is available for all workouts except for Around the World Kilimanjaro Interval Cascades Speed Training Foothills and Personal Trainer workouts PAUSING WoRKOUTS To pause a workout simply stop pedaling To continue the workout resume pedaling The pause duration lasts 60 seconds after which the console automatically shuts down ENDING WORKOUTS EARLY To end a workout before the pre set duration expires press CLEAR once The MESSAGE CENTER then displays a workout summary which includes the distance travelled the total calories burned and other statistics Press CLEAR a second time and the MESSAGE CENTER displays SELECT WORKOUT OR PR
23. To emphasize lower body muscles the MESSAGE CENTER displays prompts to rest the hands on the sta tionary handlebar thus forcing the legs to do all the work The program also alternates between forward and reverse motion as well as different speeds Ten seconds after prompting the user to change pedaling direction the workout applies braking resistance that is a high resistance level that essentially forces the user to stop pedaling Once the user stops pedaling the workout resumes the normal resistance level The actual level of braking 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 kph the workout applies the maximum level of braking resistance If the user is pedaling at a speed below 6 2 mph 10 0 kph the workout applies 92 percent of the maximum CROSS TRAIN AEROBICS is a constant resistance workout However for a similar experience with a variable resis tance level workout the user can start any workout except for Fat Burn and Cardio and then press the AEROBICS MODE key 19 CROSS TRAIN REVERSE This workout features alternating periods of pedaling forward and pedaling backwards If the user chooses a workout dura tion 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 display prompts the user to pedal forward for two mi
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25. ationary handlebars whenever additional stability is required While exercising hold onto the moving arms e Never use the Life Fitness Cross Trainer while facing backward SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE 1 POINT DE DEPART CONSIGNES DE SECURIT IMPORTANTES A CONSIGNE DE S CURIT pour un emploi s r le produit doit tre inspect r guli rement afin de s as surer qu il n est pas us ni endommag Consultez la section de Maintenance pr ventive pour obtenir de plus amples informations Si l appareil Life Fitness ne fonctionne pas correctement apr s avoir subi une chute des dommages ou une immer sion m me partielle dans l eau contactez le service d assistance client le de Life Fitness Pour un fonctionnement correct suivez toujours les instructions de la console Une surveillance troite est n cessaire en cas d utilisation par des enfants des personnes invalides ou handi cap es N utilisez pas ce produit a l ext rieur pr s d une piscine ou dans endroits tres humides 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 Si un objet tombe dedans coupez l alimentation lec trique d branchez le cordon de la prise et r cup rez le avec pr caution Si vous ne pouvez pas l atteindre consul tez le service apr s ve
26. ays the heart rate within 10 to 40 seconds after the user grasps the sensors The following factors may affect a Lifepulse reading incorrect hand placement on the sensors upper body activity lotion or dirt on hands and excessive or insufficient pressure used when gripping the sensors THE POLAR TELEMETRY HEART RATE MONITORING CHEST STRAP The Life Fitness Cross 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 strap 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 electrical impulses of the heart back to the receiv er Moisten the electrodes Then secure the strap as high under the chest muscles as possible The strap should be snug but comfortable enough to allow for normal breathing The transmitter strap delivers an optimal heart rate reading when the electrodes are in direct contact with 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
27. compliant with Fitlinxx CSAFEspecification dated August 4 2004 4 75VDC to 10VDC maximum current of 85mA Length 83 inches 211 centimeters Width 28 inches 71 centimeters Height 61 inches 155 centimeters Weight 235 pounds 106 5 kilograms Length 81 3 inches 206 5 centimeters Width 29 6 inches 75 centimeters Height 47 inches 119 3 centimeters Weight 250 pounds 113 4 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 measured 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 8 71 variance from input power on the test equipment At level 12 and a constant 75 RPM displayed wattage was 153 watts with a 6 16 variance from input power on the test equipment 25 7 2 WARRANTY INFORMATION WARRANTY COVERAGE CLASSIC SERIES CROSS TRAINER MODEL CLSX WHAT IS COVER
28. conds each 20 to 99 minutes All intervals last 60 seconds If the user adds minutes to the pre set duration while the workout is in 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 Six PRE SET VVORROUTS AROUND THE WORLD CASCADES FOOTHILLS INTERVAL KILIMANJARO and SPEED TRAINING are variations of the HILL workout These workouts cannot be changed on the fly AROUND THE WORLD is an interval training workout in which the hills resemble scenes of various geographical areas CASCADES is a two peak workout in which intensity levels gradually increase and decrease FOOTHILLS is a rolling hill workout with low intensity levels INTERVAL is a Hill workout in which intensity levels rise and fall The higher levels gradually incline toward a peak and then gradually decline KILIMANJARO is a Hill workout in which the intensity levels gradually incline toward one ultimate peak and then gradu ally decline 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 Cross TRAIN AEROBICS During this workout the MESSAGE CENTER displays prompts to emphasize different muscle groups To emphasize upper body muscles the MESSAGE CENTER displays prompts to focus on pushing and pulling the moving arms at var ious times
29. d motion with two minutes of reverse motion It can be used with any workout except for Fat Burn and Cardio S LEVEL TIME WINDOW This window displays the programmed intensity level and the time elapsed since the start of the pro gram For more information about Aerobics Mode and Reverse Mode see the topic Selecting a Workout Mode in Section 4 2 titled the Using the Workouts 2 3 THE ACCESSORY TRAY READING RACK The accessory tray A which is mounted near the base of the console provides dual storage trays with space for items such as water bottles personal stereos and cell phones Additionally an integrated reading rack B for supporting a book or magazine is located at the base of the upper panel of the console 10 3 HEART RATE ZONE TRAINING EXERCISE 3 1 WHY HEART RATE ZONE TRAINING EXERCISE Research shows that maintaining a specific heart rate while exercising is the optimal way to monitor the intensity of a workout and to achieve maximum results That is the idea behind the Life Fitness heart rate zone training approach to exercise Zone training identifies an exerciser s ideal heart rate range or zone for burning fat or increasing cardiovascular 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 ZONE TRAINING FAT BURN LOW INTENSITY CARDIO HIGH INTENSITY AGE 65 80 10 13
30. ential 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 inci dental or consequential damages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you CHANGES IN WARRANTY NOT AUTHORIZED No one is authorized to change modify or extend the terms of this limited war ranty EFFECT OF STATE LAWS This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state OUR PLEDGE TO YOU Our Products are designed and manufactured to the highest standards We want you completely satisfied with our Products and will do everything possible under the terms of this warranty to keep you secure in knowing you have bought the best 6 Months y Console Overlay faceplate Note Warranties outside the U S may vary Specifications subject to change 26 BUILT TO LEAD M051 00K61 B 123 Life Fitness World Headquarters 5100 North Rader R Schiller Park IL 60176 USA
31. f the footprint Allow one foot of clearance in front of the Life Fitness Cross Trainer to allow for movement of the pedal levers It should be easy to mount the Life Fitness Cross Trainer from the side How TO STABILIZE THE LIFE FITNESS CROSS TRAINER After placing the Life Fitness Cross Trainer in position check the unit s stability by attempting to rock it Any slight rock ing indicates that the unit must be leveled Check the 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 Life Fitness Cross Trainer is stable and no longer rocks Lock the adjustment into position by tightening the jam nut against the stabilizer bar with an open end 9 16 inch wrench CHECK FOR POWER The console is powered by a rechargeable 6 volt battery Check the battery by pressing the START key The console should light up and the MESSAGE CENTER should display a prompt to set up a workout If this does not occur mount the Life Fitness Cross Trainer and begin pedaling The console should then light up making it possible to program a workout Pedal for 10 to 20 minutes at 1 5 mph 2 4 kph or faster during a workout to charge the battery Afterwards the pedal action during workouts keeps the battery charged If the console still does not light contact Life Fitness Customer Service See Section 6 5 titled How to Obtain Product Service for
32. he world over This same technology engineering expertise and reliability have gone into the Cross Trainer NOTE The safety of the equipment can be maintained only if the equipment is examined regularly for damage or wear Keep the equipment out of use until defective parts are repaired or replaced Pay special attention to parts that are sub ject 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 Life Fitness Cross Trainer operating at peak performance e Locate the Life Fitness Cross Trainer in a cool dry place e Clean the top surface of the pedals regularly e 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 Cross 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 finger to press the selection buttons on the console e Clean the housing and moving arms
33. nte de Life Fitness Ne placez jamais de liquides d aucune sorte directement sur l appareil sauf si vous disposez d un support ou d un plateau pour accessoires Il est recommand d utiliser des conteneurs munis d un couvercle Portez des chaussures avec semelles en caoutchouc ou antid rapantes N utilisez pas de chaussures a talons de semelles en cuir ou a 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 faites pas basculer l appareil sur le c t tandis qu il fonctionne Maintenez la zone autour du produit Life Fitness exempte d obstructions y compris de murs et de meubles Veillez laisser au moins 30 cm d espace autour du Life Fitness Cross Trainer Proc dez avec pr caution lors du montage ou du d montage de la machine Utilisez la barre fixe pour renforcer votre stabilit Pendant les exercices saisissez les bras mobiles N utilisez jamais cet appareil en vous tournant vers l arri re CONSERVEZ CES INSTRUCTIONS POUR USAGE ULT RIEUR 1 2 SETUP Read the Operation Manual before setting up the Life Fitness Cross Trainer WHERE TO PLACE THE LIFE FITNESS CROSS TRAINER Following all safety instructions in Section 1 1 move the Life Fitness Cross Trainer to the location in which it will be used See Section 7 titled Specifications for the dimensions o
34. nutes 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 forward 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 direc tion the workout applies braking resistance that is a high resistance level that essentially forces the user to stop pedaling Once the user stops pedaling the workout resumes the normal resistance level The actual level of braking 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 kph the workout applies the maximum level of braking resistance If the user is pedaling at a speed below 6 2 mph 10 0 kph the workout applies 92 percent of the maximum CROSS TRAIN REVERSE is a constant resistance workout However for a similar experience with a variable resis tance level workout the user can start any workout except for Fat Burn and Cardio and then press the REVERSE MODE key 20 5 OPTIONAL SETTINGS 5 1 ENTERING AND USING THE OPTIONAL SETTINGS FEATURE Fitness club managers and other authorized personnel can use the Optional Settings feature to change default settings or to enable or disable certain workouts or displays on the Cross Trainer console OPTIONAL SETTINGS Setting Default Value Description MAX WORKOUT 60 minute
35. 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 Cool down 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 PLATEAU COOL DOWN OF 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 intervals 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 se
36. or more fit users maximizing cardiovascular benefits and total calories burned The user must wear a heart rate chest strap or grasp the Lifepulse system sensors continuously The workout program automatically adjusts the intensity level based on the actual heart rate to maintain the rate at 80 percent of the theoreti cal maximumt It is accessed with the CARDIO key The following workouts are accessed by pressing the HILL PLUS key HILL is an interval training workout combining hills and valleys of different intensity levels which is proven to provide effective time efficient cardiovascular results AROUND THE WORLD is an interval training workout in which the hills resemble scenes of various geographical areas CASCADES is a two peak workout in which intensity levels gradually increase and decrease FOOTHILLS is a rolling hill workout with low intensity levels INTERVAL is a Hill workout in which intensity levels rise and fall The higher levels gradually incline toward a peak and then gradually decline KILIMANJARO is a Hill workout in which the intensity levels gradually incline toward one ultimate peak and then gradu ally decline 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 The following workouts are accessed by pressing the PERSONAL TRAINER key CROSS TRAIN AEROBICS simulates the experience of working with a
37. orkout setup G FAT BURN Press this key to select the FAT BURN program which is a low intensity workout for burning a higher percentage of calories from fat H CARDIO Press this key to select the CARDIO program which is a higher intensity workout for more fit users maximizing cardio vascular benefits and total calories burned RANDOM Press this key to select the RANDOM program which is a workout of constantly changing intensity levels that occur in no regular pattern or progression J MANUAL Press this key to select the MANUAL program in which the intensity level remains the same unless it is manually changed K ZONE TRAINING Press this key to select one of the workouts that target specific ranges or zones for maintaining a heart rate to achieve maximum exercise results The following options may be accessed with this key FAT BURN also accessible with FAT BURN key CARDIO also accessible with CARDIO key L PERSONAL TRAINER Press this key to access additional workouts The following options may be accessed with this key CROSS TRAIN AEROBICS CROSS TRAIN REVERSE M HILL PLUS Press this key to select HILL PLUS workouts in which intensity levels increase and decrease in set patterns The following workouts may be accessed with this key e HILL e CASCADES AROUND THE WORLD SPEED TRAINING e o RILIMANJARO e FOOTHILLS INTERVAL N COOLDOWN Workout programs end automatically in a Cooldown mode which lowers the
38. r is an exercise machine that combines low impact elliptical pedal ing with push pull arm motion to provide an efficient effective total body workout A CAUTION Life Fitness STRONGLY recommends seeing a physician for a complete medical 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 Life Fitness conseille VIVEMENT de consulter un m decin pour subir un examen m dical complet avant de commencer tout programme d exercice et tout particuli rement si l utilisateur a des ant c dents familiaux d 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 SAFETY WARNING The safety of the product can be maintained only if it is examined regularly for damage and wear See Preventative Maintenance section for details e If this Life Fitness product does not func
39. r the intensity level for other workouts Pressing the ARROWS on the left TIME side increases or decreases the workout duration Pressing the arrows on the right LEVEL side increases or decreases the intensity level NOTE Whenever an arrow key is pressed during a workout an increase up arrow key or decrease down arrow key is made to the corresponding parameter level The number that appears reflects that change For example if the user is at level 6 and presses the right up arrow key the number 7 will appear reflecting that the user has chosen a new level If the change is desired press Enter to accept If the change is not desired the user has ten seconds to reset the level to the desired parameter before the unit accepts the changed value and makes the appropriate adjustments E QUICK START Press this key to begin a manual workout immediately without having to select a workout program Once the workout is in progress use the ARROW KEYS or the NUMERIC KEYPAD to change the intensity level or workout duration as desired F CLEAR When programming a workout press this key to clear incorrect data such as weight or age before pressing the ENTER key Pressing CLEAR during a workout stops it immediately at which point the MESSAGE CENTER displays a summary of the workout including total time elapsed total distance traveled and total calories burned Pressing CLEAR a second time causes the MESSAGE CENTER to prompt the user for a new w
40. rals 3 Contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services via the Web at www lifefitness com or call the nearest Life Fitness Customer Support Services group refer to page one 24 Y SPECIFICATIONS 7 1 Designed use Maximum user weight Power requirements Console Type Displays Summaries Character size Workouts and Goals Modes Heart rate monitor Resistance Levels Pedal speed range Drive type Accessory Tray Integrated Reading Rack Color Ports 2 PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS SHIPPING DIMENSIONS LIFE FITNESS CLASSIC SERIES CROSS TRAINER MODEL CLSX SPECIFICATIONS Heavy Commercial 350 pounds 160 kilograms None MESSAGE CENTER with NUMERIC keypad and ARROW keys Elapsed time speed level calories heart rate distance When enabled calories burned per hour METS and watts Total elapsed time of workout total calories burned total distance 0 54 inches Quick Start Manual Random Hill Cross Train Aerobics Cross Train Reverse Fat Burn Cardio Around the World Cascades Foothills Kilimanjaro Interval and Speed Training Aerobics and Reverse modes during all workouts except for Fat Burn and Cardio Polar telemetry heart rate monitoring system Lifepulse system sensors Polar heart rate chest strap optional 25 2 2 12 7 MPH Belt alternator Standard Standard Silver with gray accents Type RJ45 interchangeableNetwork ready connection and Fitness Entertainment port power
41. ructions for setting up a workout During a workout it displays statis tics about the progress of the workout Heart Rate the detected heart rate if the user is wearing the chest strap or grasping the Lifepulse system sensors Distance the total distance traveled in miles or kilometers if enabled Speed the pedaling speed or rate in miles per hour or kilometers per hour if enabled Calories the number of calories burned since beginning the workout If programmed to do so the MESSAGE CENTER displays any or all of these three values each time the intensity level changes dur ing the workout Calories per Hour the rate of calories burned per hour Watts effort level in Watts The Watt is a unit of power output or the expression of the mechanical rate of work METS effort level in METs The MET is an expression of the rate of work for the human body at rest or a metabolic equiva lent one MET is approximately equal to the metabolism of a person at rest See Chapter 5 titled Optional Settings for information about enabling the MESSAGE CENTER to display these additional settings Q AEROBICS MODE Press this key to activate a workout mode in which the MESSAGE CENTER displays prompts that vary the workload and emphasize different muscle groups during the workout It can be used with any workout except for Fat Burn and Cardio R REVERSE MODE Press this key to activate a workout mode that alternates five minutes of forwar
42. s This is the maximum possible duration for a DURATION workout The value can range from 10 to 99 ENGLISH METRIC ENGLISH This option determines the units used for entering UNITS weight and measuring distance WATTS DISPLAY DISABLED If this option is enabled the MESSAGE CENTER ENABLE displays the Watts equivalent of the pedaling rate DISABLE METS DISPLAY DISABLED If this option is enabled the MESSAGE CENTER ENABLE displays the METs equivalent of the pedaling rate DISABLE CAL HR DISPLAY DISABLED If this option is enabled the MESSAGE CENTER ENABLE displays the number of calories burned per hour DISABLE during the workout USER LANGUAGE SELECT DISABLED This option if enabled gives users the ability to select a language for use during a workout See the topic entitled User Language Select in this section To enter the Optional Settings while the unit is on hold down the UP ARROW key and press CLEAR twice The MES SAGE CENTER displays OPTIONAL SETTINGS and then the first configuration option Scroll forward through the options using the ENTER key or backward using the CLEAR key For each feature or setting option the MESSAGE CENTER displays the default setting To change the default press the UP or DOWN ARROW key for the desired value Press ENTER to select the new value or setting To exit Optional Settings press the CLEAR key repeatedly until the MESSAGE CENTER displays SELECT WORKOUT USING ARROW KEYS OR PRESS QUICK START
43. 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 signals 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 13 4 THE WORKOUTS 4 1 WORKOUT OVERVIEWS This section lists the Life Fitness Cross Trainer s 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 bypasses the steps involved in selecting a specific 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 It is accessed with the MANUAL key RANDOM is an interval training workout of constantly changing intensity levels that occur in no regular pattern or pro gression It is accessed with the RANDOM key FAT BURN is a low intensity workout for burning a higher percentage of calories from fat The user must wear a heart rate chest strap or grasp the Lifepulse system sensors continuously The workout program automatically adjusts the intensity level based on the actual heart rate to maintain the rate at 65 percent of the theoretical maximum It is accessed with the FAT BURN key CARDIO is a higher intensity workout f
44. tion properly after it has been dropped damaged or even partially immersed in water contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services for assistance e Always follow the console instructions for proper operation e Close supervision is necessary when used by children invalids or disabled persons Do not use this product outdoors near swimming pools or in areas of high humidity e Never operate a Life Fitness product with the air openings blocked Keep air openings free of lint hair or any obstructing material e Never insert 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 e Never place liquids of any type directly on the unit except in the accessory tray water bottle holder Containers with lids are recommended e 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 e Keep all loose clothing shoelaces and towels away from moving parts Do not use this product in bare feet e Do not tip the unit on its side during operation e 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 Life Fitness Cross Trainer e Use caution when mounting or dismounting the Life Fitness Cross Trainer Use the st
45. ual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Class S Studio Professional and or commercial use A CAUTION Any changes or modifications to this equipment could void the product warranty A MISE EN GARDE Tout changement et toute modification de ce mat riel peut annuler la garantie du pro duit 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 Section DESCADUON lt 5 SE RE de a LL dia a ELLA Page 1 Getting Started a ac pea alat aan a LE DP DO CAE EE Ra RAG 5 1 1 Important Safety Instructions 5 1 2 SEUD PEE P iad SE EES EL as CE ES ES SEU ES 7 Where to Place the Life Fitness Cross Trainer How to Stabilize the Life Fitness Cross Trainer Check for Power Fitness and Entertainment Networking 2 The Display Console oas aars so eee den ee we ee be eae eee 8 2 1 Display Console Oveni Wesss seed AEE a A a E en eee EEE 8 2 2 Display Console Descriptions 8 2 3 The Accessory Tray Reading Rack 10 3 Heart Rate Zone Training Exercise
46. voltage power lines Electromagnetic interference from motor driven exercise equipment Electromagnetic interference from another heart rate transmitter with in three feet one meter Wet the belt transmitter elec trodes see Section 3 2 Ensure the belt transmitter elec trodes are laying flat against the skin see Section 3 2 Belt transmitter needs cleaning Wash the belt transmitter with mild soap and water Make sure the chest strap trans mitter is within three feet one meter of the heart rate receiver Contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services for instructions on how to have the chest strap replaced Move the Cross Trainer a few inches away from the probable cause or move the probable cause a few inches away from the Cross Trainer until the heart rate readings are accurate 6 4 TROUBLESHOOTING THE LIFEPULSE SYSTEM SENSORS If the heart rate reading is erratic or missing do the following Dry the hands if necessary to prevent slipping Apply hands to all four sensors two in each hand e Grasp the sensors firmly Apply constant pressure around the sensors 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 nume
47. xercise by using the body s fat stores for fuel CARDIO The CARDIO workout is virtually identical to FAT BURN except the target heart rate is calculated at 80 percent of the theoretical maximum As with FAT BURN the user wears a chest strap or grips the Lifepulse system sensors throughout the CARDIO workout The higher target promotes cardiovascular improvement by placing a heavier workload on the heart muscle 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 WORKOUT 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 dis plays the progress of these phases as seen in the chart following these descriptions 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 sensors Note that the MESSAGE CENTER does not display a request for a heart rate measurement during a HILL workout 1 Warm up is a phase
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