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        Life Fitness LIFECYCLE M051-00K39-A167 User's Manual
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1.                          6 3 TROUBLESHOOTING THE POLAR HEART RATE CHEST STRAP    HEART RATE READING Is ERRATIC OR ABSENT ENTIRELY   e Repeat the electrode moistening procedure  See Section 3 2  titled Heart Rate Monitoring for details  The elec   trodes must remain wet to pick up and transmit accurate heart rate readings    e Make sure the electrodes are flat against the skin    e Wash the belt transmitter regularly with mild soap and water    e Make sure the chest strap transmitter is within three feet  or one meter  of the heart rate receiver     e The chest strap is battery operated and will stop functioning when the battery runs out  Contact Life Fitness  Customer Support Services for instructions on how to have the chest strap replaced  See section 6 6  titled How  to Obtain Product Service     HEART RATE READING Is ERRATIC OR EXTREMELY HIGH    If the chest strap is worn near sources of electromagnetic signals  these signals may be strong enough to affect heart  rate readings  Possible sources include     e Television sets and or antennas  cell phones  computers  cars  high voltage power lines and motor driven exer   cise equipment     e Another heart rate transmitter within three feet  or one meter  may also cause abnormal heart rate readings   6 4 TROUBLESHOOTING THE LIFEPULSE SYSTEM SENSORS    If the heart rate reading is erratic or missing  do the following   e Dry moist hands to prevent slipping   e Apply hands to both sensors  one in each hand   e Grasp the sensors
2.                       34  7 2 Classic Series Recumbent Lifecycle Exercise Bike Warranty Information                                   35    e 2008 Life Fitness    a division of Brunswick Corporation  All rights reserved  Life Fitness  Life Cycle  and Zone Training are registered trademarks of Brunswick  Corporation  Zone Training   Heart Rate Hill  Heart Rate Interval  Extreme Heart Rate  and Lifepulse are trademarks of Brunswick Corporation  Polar is a regis   tered 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 Life Fitness  Classic Series Recumbent Lifecycle   Exercise Bike     See Section 7  titled Specifications  in this manual  for product specific features     Statement of Purpose  The Life Fitness Classic Series Recumbent Lifecycle exercise bike is a machine that simulates the  movements of riding a bicycle at various speeds and levels of resistance     A    A    Health related injuries may result from incorrect or excessive use of exercise equipment  Life Fitness STRONG   LY recommends seeing a physician for a complete medical exam before undertaking an exercise program  par   ticularly if the user has a family history of high blood pressure or heart disease  or i
3.      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 flash   ing 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 converted to a MANUAL program     MESSAGE CENTER  This window displays step by step instructions 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 Polar heart rate chest strap or grasping the Lifepulse system  sensors       Distance  the total distance traveled     RPM  Revolutions Per Minute   the pedaling speed or rate       Calories  the number of calories burned since beginning the workout     If programmed to do so  the MESSAGE CENTER displays other values each time the intensity level changes during the work     out     e Calories per Hour  the rate of calories burned per hour   OR  e 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 metabol
4.    Llassic Series Recumbent  lifecycle Exercise Hike    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   lifefitness 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 Of
5.   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     WARRANTY REGISTRATION    Please COMPLETE and MAIL the attached registration card IMMEDIATELY   Our receipt assures that your name  address and date of purchase are on file  as a registered owner of the Product  Failure to return the card will not affect  your rights under this warranty  Being a registered owner assures coverage in  the event you lose your proof of purchase  In any event  always retain proof of  purchase  such as your bill of sale     MODEL 2 Years    Classic  Series    Electrical  amp  Mechanical Labor    Recumbent Parts    Lifecycle  Exercise  Bike       1 Year    HOW TO GET REPLACEMENT PARTS  amp  SERVICE    Simply call Customer Support Services at  800  351 3737 or  847  451 0036   Monday through Friday from 8 00 a m  to 6 00 p m  Central Standard Time  and  tell them your name  address and 
6.   Workouts     FIT TEST measures cardiovascular fitness compared to other people of the same age and gender     MILITARY FITNESS TEST is similar to the FIT TEST workout  except that this program is based upon a specific predefined  protocol  The available test is       AIR FORCE PHYSICAL READINESS TEST  PRT     U S  MILITARY     WATTS targets a rate of effort equal to a certain number of Watts  By default  this workout is turned off  For information on making it  available  see Section 5  titled Optional Settings     METs targets a rate of effort equal to a certain number of METs  By default  this workout is turned off  For information on making it  available  see Section 5  titled Optional Settings     AEROBICS TRAINER is a workout in which the MESSAGE CENTER prompts the user to switch continuously between a high and    low pedaling speeds  The speed intervals alternate in a pattern that promotes a build up in the intensity of the workout  followed by a  build down in intensity     4 2 USING THE WORKOUTS    Different bike workouts require different setup steps  See the chart  titled Lifecycle Exercise Bike Workout Set up Steps for a  quick glance at the steps for setting up any workout program  This section provides details on the steps themselves     To BEGIN ANY WORKOUT    Without networking  start pedaling and press START  or simply start pedaling to activate the console  The MESSAGE CEN   TER displays the prompt     SELECT WORKOUT OR PRESS QUICK START     If it displays 
7.  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  Product s 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      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 repre   sentative   
8.  NOTE  The bike   s AutoStart feature also activates the console when the user steps on the pedals  See the topic titled  Starting Up the Bike Console  which appears in Section 1     ENTER  Press this key after entering each value  such as weight or workout time  when prompted by console display  messages     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 ina FAT BURN  CARDIO  HEART RATE HILL  HEART RATE INTERVAL  and EXTREME HEART  RATE workout  The ARROW keys have a similar function  except that they change workout parameters by single  increments     ARROW keys  A pair of UP and DOWN arrows is located on either side of the TIME LEVEL WINDOW  Use either set  of arrows  when setting up a workout  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 LEVEL side  of display changes intensity levels  Pressing the arrows on the TIME side lengthens or decreases the workout dura   tion     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     CLEAR  Press this key  
9.  Settings feature to change default settings   or to enable or disable certain programs or displays on the bike console     To enter the Optional Settings  while the unit is on  hold down the    5    key on the NUMERIC keypad  press CLEAR twice  and press ENTER  The MESSAGE 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 an ARROW key for the desired  value  or use the NUMERIC keypad  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  OR PRESS QUICK START        OPTIONAL SETTINGS    Setting Default Value Description   MAX WORKOUT 60 minutes This is the maximum possible duration for a  DURATION workout  The value can range from 1 to 99    ENGLISH METRIC ENGLISH This option determines the units of weight  UNITS measurement used by workout programs    WATTS DISPLAY ENABLED If this option is enabled  the MESSAGE CENTER  ENABLE  displays the Watts equivalent of the pedal rate   DISABLE   METS DISPLAY DISABLED If this option is enabled  the MESSAGE CENTER  ENABLE  displays the METs equivalent of the pedal rate   DISABLE                   WATTS PROGRAM DISABLED If this option is enabled  the Watts program becomes    ENABLE  an available workout
10.  ends of each strap are perforated with slots that fit tightly  over the knobs  The    inner    end of each strap is perforated with two slots  and the    outer    segment  of the strap is perforated with a row of slots     To tighten or loosen a strap  grasp the outer end  and pull it back  away from the knob  until the  strap slides off  Pull the strap out through the outer loop on the pedal  Rest the foot on the pedal   and wrap the strap over the foot to determine the desired length  Thread the strap through the  outer loop on the pedal  tuck it under the pedal  select the appropriate slot  and pull that slot down  over the knob  until the top of the knob pops through the slot  A click indicates that the strap is  locked into place        STARTING UP THE BIKE CONSOLE    When a user begins pedaling on the Lifecycle exercise bike  the unit   s Auto Start feature powers up the console  causing  the console display to light up and the MESSAGE CENTER to flash a prompt     SELECT WORKOUT OR PRESS QUICK  START     If the user does not make a selection in 20 seconds  the console automatically starts a MANUAL workout  For  information on setting up a workout  see Section 4 2  titled Using the Workouts  If the user stops pedaling for more than 15  seconds  the console shuts down     Alternately  the user may begin pedaling at a predetermined rate and press the START key to power up the console   USING THE POWER Assist OPTION    The Lifecycle exercise bike   s optional Power Assist 
11.  enter a new target heart rate  using the NUMERIC keypad     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 Classic Series Recumbent  Lifecycle Exercise Bike  During a workout  grasp the sensors  A  that are set into the handlebars  For an accurate read   ing  use a comfortable grip  The console displays the heart rate after 10 to 40 seconds  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        15    THE POLAR   TELEMETRY HEART RATE MONITORING CHEST STRAP    The Lifecycle exercise bike is equipped with Polar telemetry  a heart rate monitoring system in which electrodes  pressed  against the skin  transfer heart rate signals to the bike 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 che
12.  firmly   e Apply constant pressure around the sensors     6 5 RECYCLING THE BATTERY    When this Life Fitness product is about to be discarded at the end of its useful life  the rechargeable battery must first be  removed and recycled  The battery can be accessed through the hole in the shroud on the underside of the bike by carefully  tipping the bike on it   s side  To remove the battery  disconnect the cable  and remove the two screws holding the battery to  the bracket     6 6 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 and document the serial number of the unit  This number consists of three letters followed by six num   bers  The serial number plate is located on the front stabilizer at the bottom of the unit     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      33    F   SPECIFICATIONS    7 1  CLass  c SERIES RECUMBENT LIFECYCLE EXERCISE BIKE SPECIFICATIONS    Designed use     Maximum user weight     CONSOLE   Type   Displays     Summaries   Character size   Workouts     Heart rate monitor     Intensity levels   Pedal size  Drive type   Accessory Tray   Color     Heavy Commercial  400 pounds   181 kilograms    Numeric keypad and arrow keys    MESSAGE CENTER with heart rate  distance  Revolutions Per M
13.  on the bike   DISABLE    METS PROGRAM DISABLED If this option is enabled  the METs program becomes  ENABLE  an available workout on the bike   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     AIR FORCE PRT ENABLED If this option is enabled  the FITNESS TEST  AIR   ENABLE  DISABLE FORCE PRT program becomes an available workout  on the bike    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                    30    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 pedaling  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  German  French  Italian  Dutch  Spanish  Portugue
14.  repeatedly until the Air Force PRT appears in the message center and press  ENTER to select the Air Force PRT option     e The message center will prompt for a user weight  ENTER WEIGHT   Enter a weight between 75   400 pounds  using the NUMERIC KEYS  Press ENTER to accept the weight     e The message center will next prompt for a user height  ENTER HEIGHT   Enter a height between 36   90 inches  using the NUMERIC KEYS  Press ENTER to accept the height     e The message center will next prompt for a user age  ENTER AGE   Enter an age between 17   70 years using the  NUMERIC KEYS  Press ENTER to accept the age     e The message center will next prompt for a user gender  SELECT GENDER   Using the UP DOWN ARROW KEYS   select a gender  Press ENTER to accept the gender selection     e The message center will next prompt for a user Fitness Level   Do you participate in Aerobic Activity at least 20  minutes per session 3  times per week    Using the UP DOWN ARROW KEYS  select  YES  or  NO   Press  ENTER to accept the selection     The Air Force PRT begins after the user selects their Fitness Level and presses ENTER  During the PRT the user must  maintain 50 80 RPM  If the user pedals outside this range  a warning message is displayed  If the user continues to  pedal outside this range for more than 10 seconds  the test is terminated  If the user s heart rate exceeds 85  of their  theoretical maximum heart rate  the test is also terminated  The Air Force PRT requires a user s heart 
15.  the heart rate goes above the theoretical  maximumt for more then 45 seconds  the exercise bike automatically goes into pause mode  The program does not pro   ceed to a new heart rate goal until the user reaches the current goal     80  HRmax   80  HRmax   80  HRmax    Hill          Warm up 65  HRmax    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       EXTREME HEART RATE        This intense  varied workout is designed to help more experienced users to break through fitness improvement plateaus  The  workout alternates between two target heart rates  as quickly as possible  The effect is similar to that of running sprints  The  user must wear a chest strap or grip the Lifepulse    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  contin     uing this pattern throughout the duration  The program does not proceed to a new heart rate go
16.  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 stints of recovery  The heart rate  should rise to the high end of the target  zone  Check the heart rate at the end of this phase     4 Cool down is a low intensity phase that allows the body to begin removing lactic acid  and other exercise by prod   ucts  which build up in muscles and contribute to soreness     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 CARDIO workout is 144  This workout  targets 80 percent of the maximum  so the equation would be  220 40   80 144     22    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 intervals  so the duration  of each interval is equal to the duration of the entire workout divided by 20     1 to 9 minutes  availa
17. 0    06 nee eee 10  2 2 Display Console Descriptions                                                              4    11  2 3 The Accessory Tray  Le sence de pach poe ae Rae ee a ROUE panne ES eee Be A Se EE ae eee ee 13  3  Heart Rate Zone Training Exercise              0 0 eee eee eee eee 14  3 1 Why Heart Rate Zone Training Exercise           0    eee 14  3 2 Heart  Rate  Monitoring  senede en A eee ee onder OP RE ee SEO ee ee et eS 15    The Lifepulse    Digital Heart Rate Monitoring System     The Polar   Telemetry Heart Rate Monitoring Chest Strap    4  TAGE WORKOUISH Sa 28  En oe sete Gewese Nec DM ttt a ds aban TE ash wep Sn on Goes Bema Oza Rca en en nee aS 17  4 1 WOrKOUTOVENWIEWS   2  hei Ooo tet re eR ines Pa ek RE ee OR ein e EA 17  4 2 Using  the  Workouts  s yso seh hate oe ete beer e ate adh wide Glide eal Rg ts GLE nce Mig Bo A ec ah a a Se ee es    18    To Begin Any Workout    Selecting Quick Start    Selecting a Workout     Lifecycle Exercise Bike Workout Setup Steps  chart     Entering Age     Entering Time    Selecting and Adjusting the Intensity Level     Selecting a Goal Type    Selecting a Workout Mode    Switching Workouts     On the Fly       Pausing Workouts    Ending Workouts Early  4 3 Workout Descriptions  2448 444 4 dda eet  LA due eed anak bode gee ee eh ads Mace ot ea Dad oda de BY 22  Quick Start    Fat Burn    Cardio    Hill    Random    Manual    Heart Rate Hill    Workout     Heart Rate Interval    Workout    Extreme Heart Rate    Workou
18. 0 per   cent to15 percent lower on stationary exercise bikes than those achieved on other Life Fitness cardiovascular equipment  Stationary  cycling has a higher rate of isolated muscle fatigue of the quadriceps when compared to walking running on a treadmill  climbing on a  stairclimber  or utilizing a cross trainer  This higher rate of fatigue corresponds to lower levels of estimated VO2 max scores     To set up the Fit Test   e Begin pedaling     e Press the PERSONAL TRAINER button repeatedly until the FIT TEST option appears in the message center  Press ENTER to  select the FIT TEST option     e The message center will prompt for a user weight  ENTER WEIGHT   Use the NUMERIC KEYS or UP DOWN ARROW KEYS  to input your weight  Press ENTER to accept the weight       The message center will next prompt for a user age  ENTER AGE   Use the NUMERIC KEYS or UP DOWN ARROW KEYS to  input your age  Press ENTER to accept the age     e The message center will next prompt for a user gender  SELECT GENDER   Using the UP DOWN ARROW KEYS  select a  gender  Press ENTER to accept the gender selection       The message center will next prompt for 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 KEYS or UP DOWN  ARROW KEYS to enter the corresponding level     After the five minute FIT TEST is completed  a FIT TEST score will be displayed     Fit TEST PROGRAM SUGGE
19. 1   Service Email  HongKongEnquiry lifefitness com  Sales Marketing E mail  ChinaE nquiry  lifefitness com  Operating Hours  9 00h 18 00h  GMT     All Other Asia Pacific countries  amp   distributor business Asia Pacific     Room 2610  Miramar Tower   132 Nathan Road   Tsimshatsui  Kowloon   HONG KONG   Telephone    852  2891 6677   Fax    852  2575 6001   Service Email  HongKongEnquiry  lifefitness com  Sales Marketing E mail  ChinaE nquiry  lifefitness com  Operating Hours  9 00h 18 00h  GMT     Before using this product  it is essential to read this  ENTIRE operation manual and ALL installation instructions     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 environment  This equipment generates  uses and can radiate radio frequency  energy  and if not installed and used in accordance with the operati
20. 65 percent of the maximum  so the equation would be  220 40   65 117     21    4 3 Wor  KouT DESCRIPTIONS    Quick START    QUICK START is the fastest way to begin exercising  and it 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  press  the UP or DOWN ARROW keys or use the NUMERIC keypad to enter a higher or lower level number  If the METS display is  enabled  the MESSAGE CENTER displays    ENTER WEIGHT     which is required to calculate this value  Using the ARROW  KEYS  increase or decrease the displayed weight to the correct value  or enter the weight using the NUMERIC keypad     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  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  Lifecycle exercise bike 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 BU
21. 7 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 work   out is 144  or 80 percent of the maximum  so the equation would be  220 40   80   144     24    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 maximum     HRmax   but the user can adjust the target  rate during the workout setup  The workout alternates between a hill  which brings the heart rate up to the target rate of 80  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 cool down phase  If
22. Custom interval heart rate and hill workouts may be created by fitness club managers or other authorized personnel  For infor   mation about these workouts  consult a fitness club staff member  To select these workouts  press the PERSONAL TRAINER  key  When prompted by the MESSAGE CENTER  press the number corresponding to the desired workout  using the NUMER   IC keypad  Then  press ENTER and begin the workout  See section 5 2  titled About Personal Trainer Workouts     26    Fit TEST    The Lifecycle exercise bike Fit Test program is another exclusive feature of this versatile exercise bike  The Fit Test workout estimates  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 minutes at the chosen resistance level  Immediately afterward  the console will take the user s heart rate reading   calculate a fitness score  and display the score in the MESSAGE CENTER     The Fit Test is considered to be a submax VO2  volume of oxygen  test  It gauges how well the heart supplies oxygenated blood to  the exercising muscles  and how efficiently those muscles receive oxygen from the blood  Physicians and exercise physiologists gen   erally regard this test as a good measure of aerobic capacity  Please note that the estimated VO2 max scores achieved will be 1
23. ERSONAL TRAINER key when prompted to select a workout    Continue to press the PERSONAL TRAINER key until the MESSAGE CENTER displays    CALORIES GOAL      Press ENTER    Enter the desired calorie goal value    Select either the RANDOM  MANUAL  or HILL workout     Run through the set up steps for the selected workout     NO ARON    Begin the workout     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 CARDIO workout is 144  This workout  targets 80 percent of the maximum  so the equation would be  220 40   80 144     20    The Distance Goal feature is designed to build endurance  The user sets a distance goal during the workout setup   Once the goal is met  the workout automatically goes into a cool down phase and ends afterward  To use this feature     1  Press the the PERSONAL TRAINER key when prompted to select a workout    Continue to press the PERSONAL TRAINER key until the MESSAGE CENTER displays    DISTANCE GOAL      Press ENTER    Enter the desired distance goal value    Select either the RANDOM  MANUAL  or HILL workout     Run through the setup steps for the selected workout     NO ARON    Begin the workout     The Time in Zone Goal program enhances FAT BURN  CARDIO  HEART RATE HILL  HEART RATE INTERVAL  and  EXTREME HEART RATE workouts by setting a 
24. PERSONAL  TRAINER workout consists of 30 intervals  so the length of each interval is equal to the workout duration value divided  by 30  After entering the value  press ENTER  Repeat this set of steps for each of the following 29 intervals  To keep the  preceding value for the current interval  simply press ENTER     At the end of this setup  the MESSAGE CENTER displays    PERSONAL TRAINER WORKOUT COMPLETED     Afterward   the MESSAGE CENTER displays    SELECT WORKOUT OR PRESS QUICK START     The new PERSONAL TRAINER  workout is ready to use     31    6 SERVICE AND TECHNICAL DATA    6 1 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE TIPS    The Lifecycle exercise bike 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  This same technology  engineering expertise  and  reliability have gone into the Lifecycle exercise bike     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  See Section 6 2     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 
25. RN  however the target heart rate is calculated 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     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  displays 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 Polar heart rate  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 of low  gradually rising resistance  which brings the heart rate into the lower end of the target  zone and increases respiration and blood flow
26. SITY 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     e Intensity level  The Lifecycle exercise bike provides a selection of 25 intensity levels  The intensity level appears in  the WORKOUT PROFILE window as rows of lights arranged in columns  Selecting a low intensity level at first is rec   ommended  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 Polar heart rate chest strap or the Lifepulse system sensors  and it  uses this data to adjust the resistance  Manually raising the rate increases the intensity of the cardiovascular exercise     SELECTING A GOAL TYPE  Workouts can be programmed to target certain type of goals   e Calories  e Distance  e Time in zone    The Calories Goal feature is designed to promote weight loss and weight control  The user sets a calorie goal during the  workout setup  Once the goal is met  the workout automatically goes into a cool down phase and ends afterward To use  this feature     1  Press the the P
27. STED EXERTION LEVELS    Bike Fit Test Level L5 10 men L8 14 men    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 range  these additional guidelines can be used     Lower Half of Range Upper Half of Range    lower weight higher weight       in cases of excessive weight  use lower half of range       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    27    If you make an error when entering any Fit Test data  you can correct it by pressing CLEAR  inputting the correct information  and  pressing ENTER     It is important for you to take the Fit Test under similar circumstances each time  Your heart rate is dependent on many factors  includ   ing     e amount of sleep the previous night  at least seven hours is recommended   e time of day  e time you last ate  two to four hours after the last meal is recommended   e time since you last drank a liquid containing caffeine or alcohol  or smoked a cigarette  at least four hours is recommended   e time since you last exercised  at least six hours is recommended   For the most accurate Fit Test results  you should perform the Fit 
28. 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 minus an individual s age     The tables below list fit test results     RELATIVE FITNESS CLASSIFICATION FOR MEN    Estimated VO2 Max  ml kg min  Per Age Category    20 29 30 39 40 49 50 59 60     50 51 48 50 46 47 42 44 39 41  Very Good 47 49 45 47 43 45 40 41 36 38    RELATIVE FITNESS CLASSIFICATION FOR WOMEN       Women Estimated VO2 Max  ml kg min  Per Age Category    37 38 35 36 29 30       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     28    MILITARY FITNESS TEST    The Classic Series Recumbent Lifecycle   Exercise Bike features an Air Force Physical Readiness Tests  PRT   This test  is similar to the fit test workout  except that it does not have a preset time goal  The Air Force PRT is located in the  Personal Trainer Workouts     To begin an Air Force PRT     e Press the Personal Trainer button
29. a different message  press the  CLEAR key twice rapidly     With optional networking enabled  start pedaling  and press START or simply start pedaling to activate the console  The  MESSAGE CENTER displays the prompt     SELECT WORKOUT OR ENTER ID USING ENTER KEY     Select a workout  or log on  to the networked exercise database  download the preset workout     To log onto the network  press ENTER  and key in the user ID number with the NUMERIC KEYPAD   SELECTING AND USING QUICK START    QUICK START is the fastest way to begin exercising  and it 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     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 HEART RATE HILL  HEART RATE INTERVAL  and EXTREME HEART RATE  When prompted by the MESSAGE  CENTER to select a workout  press the ZONE TRAINING  key  The MESSAGE CENTER then displays the name of one of  these workouts  Press ENTER to select the displayed workout  or continue to press the ZONE TRAINING  key to display  each of the other options  and then press ENTER to select the desired workout     For WATTS  METS  CALORIE GOAL  DISTANCE GOAL  AEROBICS TRAINER  FIT TEST  MILITARY FITNESS TEST  and  PERSONAL TRAINER WORKOUTS  When prompted by th
30. al     e Ifa Lifecycle exercise bike does not function properly after it has been dropped  damaged  or even partially  immersed in water  contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services for assistance       Do not allow other people to interfere in any way with the user or equipment during a workout    e Always follow the console instructions for proper operation    e Supervise closely any children or disabled persons using the Lifecycle exercise bike    e Do not use the Lifecycle exercise bike outdoors  near swimming pools  or in areas of high humidity     e Never insert objects into any opening of the Lifecycle exercise bike  If an object should drop inside  carefully retrieve  it while the unit is not in use  If the object cannot be reached  contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services     e Never place containers filled with liquids directly on the unit  except in the accessory tray water bottle holder   Containers should be covered with lids     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 Do not use the Lifecycle exercise bike with bare feet   e Keep all loose clothing  shoelaces  and towels away from moving parts   e Do not reach into  or underneath  the unit  and do not tip the unit on its side during operation     e Keep the area around the Lifecycle exercise bike clear of any obstructions  including walls and furniture  Provide at  least three fee
31. al until the user reaches  the current goal     85  HRmax 85  HRmax 85  HRmax  Stabilizing Period Stabilizing Period Stabilizing Period           K  Cool Down    65  HRmax 65  HRmax  EXTREME HEART RATE Workout Profile    153 BPM 153 BPM 153 BPM  Stabilizing Period Stabilizing Period Stabilizing Period       118 BPM 118 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   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     25    WATTS    This workout targets a rate of effort equal to a certain number of Watts  A Watt is a unit of power that measures the  amount of mechanical work required to operate a device  such as a Lifecycle exercise bike  It is roughly equal to  25  calories per hour  The workout program automatically alters the intensity level to maintain the appropriate rate of effort   By default  this workout is turned off  For information on making it available  see Section 5  titled Optional Settings     METS    This workout targets a rate of effort equal to a certain number of METs  A MET is a unit of measurement used to express the  metabolic rate of work  oxygen 
32. an 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 reach   es 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 cor   responding heart rate goal  After the user completes the third hill valley pair  the program returns to the first hill and repeats  the cycle as long as the duration allows  At the end of the duration  the workout goes into a cool down phase  If the heart rate  goes above the theoretical maximum for more then 45 seconds  the exercise bike automatically goes into pause mode  The  program does not proceed to a new heart rate goal until the user reaches the current goal     80  HRmax    70  HRmax          Valley  65  HRmax    Valley Valley    65  HRmax 65  HRmax       65  HRmax       HEART RATE HILL Workout Profile    144 BPM  135 BPM  127 BPM       117 BPM 117 BPM 11
33. ble only if Power Assist option is enabled  See the topic titled Using the Power Assist Option in Section  1 2    A workout with a duration of less than 10 minutes is insufficient for the Hill program to complete all four phases ade   quately  The program  therefore  condenses a workout of this duration at various stages     10 to 19 minutes  The interval durations initially are set at 30 seconds for a 10 minute workout  For every minute added  by the user    on the fly     each interval increases by three seconds  A 15 minute workout consists of 20 intervals at 45 sec   onds 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     RANDOM    The RANDOM program creates a terrain of hills and valleys that varies with each workout  More than one million differ   ent patterns are possible     MANUAL    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     23    HEART RATE HILL      This program combines the standard HILL workout profile with the concept of Heart Rate Zone Training  The default tar   get heart rate  is calculated as 80 percent of the theoretical maximum     HRmax   but the user c
34. certain duration within the target zone  as a workout goal  The program  automatically alters the resistance to maintain a pace that will meet that objective within that duration  Once the objective  is met  the workout automatically goes into a cool down phase  To use the Time In Zone Goal feature     1  Press the ZONE TRAINING  key when prompted to select a workout   Continue to press the ZONE TRAINING  key until the MESSAGE CENTER displays    TIME IN ZONE GOAL      Press ENTER    Select the duration for staying within the zone     Select a FAT BURN  CARDIO  HEART RATE HILL  HEART RATE INTERVAL  or EXTREME HEART RATE work   out     ark    D    6  Enter age   7  Accept or change the target heart rate  displayed by the MESSAGE CENTER   8  Begin the workout   SELECTING A WoRKOUT MODE  Two workout mode options on the Lifecycle exercise bike feature alternate ways to vary workouts     e Bike Mode  This workout mode simulates the experience of riding a real bicycle  The rate of calories burned and  total distance travelled increase automatically as the user increases the pedaling speed  This mode can be used  with all workouts  except for FAT BURN  CARDIO  HEART RATE HILL  HEART RATE INTERVAL  and  EXTREME HEART RATE  To select Bike mode  press BIKE MODE key     e Constant Calories Per Hour Mode  This workout mode enables a user to maintain a consistent rate of calories  burned per hour  As the pedaling speed increases  the resistance level automatically decreases  As the pedalin
35. consumption per unit of body weight  required to perform a task  One MET is approximately   equal to a person   s metabolism when seated and relaxed  By default  this workout is turned off  For information on making it  available  see Section 5  titled Optional Settings     AEROBICS TRAINER    In this workout  the MESSAGE CENTER continuously prompts the user to switch between a high pedaling speed and a low  pedaling speed  These speed intervals alternate in a pattern that promotes a    build up    in the intensity of the workout  followed  by a    build down       in intensity     The workout consists of 32 intervals  which are divided into groups of four  In the first group  the user encounters one fast inter   val followed by three slow intervals  The second group features two fast intervals followed by two slow intervals  The third  group features three fast intervals followed by one slow interval  The fourth group  which is the most intense point of the work   out  features four fast intervals  Afterward  the workout decreases in intensity  concluding with a group of four  consecutive  slow  intervals  See the chart below     Workout Begin                Interval 4      nm  een  Seana  en    Group 2                Interval 3          Interval 2       Interval 1          Group 1 Group 3 Group4   Group5  Group6 Group7 Group8       Build Up Build Down  rat sc ED  The length of the intervals depends on the workout duration selected by the user   PERSONAL TRAINER WORKOUTS    
36. 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 the Lifecycle exercise bike operating at peak performance   e Locate the bike in a cool  dry place   e Keep the pedal straps fastened securely when using the bike   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 bike  Other fabrics   including paper towels  may scratch the surface  Do not use ammonia 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 selec   tion buttons on the console     e Clean the housing thoroughly on a regular basis     NOTE  A non abrasive cleaner and soft cotton cloth are strongly recommended for cleaning the exterior of the unit  At no  time should cleaner be applied directly to any part of the equipment  apply the non abrasive cleaner on a soft cloth  and  then wipe the unit     32    6 2 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE    Follow the schedule below to ensure proper operation of the product    ITEM WEEKLY MONTHLY  BI ANNUALLY ANNUALLY  Display Console C     Console Mounting Bolts   Accessory Tray   Frame   Plastic Covers   Pedals and Straps   KEY  C Clean  l Inspect   
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38. e MESSAGE CENTER to select a workout  press the PERSONAL  TRAINER key  The MESSAGE CENTER displays the name of 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 work   out     For HILL  AROUND THE WORLD  KILIMANJARO  INTERVAL  CASCADES  SPEED TRAINING  and FOOT HILLS   When prompted by the MESSAGE CENTER to select a workout  press the HILL PLUS key  The MESSAGE CENTER  then displays 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  and then press ENTER to select the desired program     QUICK START  Press QUICK START  Begin workout    RANDOM  Press RANDOM  Enter time  Select level  Begin workout    MANUAL  Press MANUAL  Enter time  Select level  Begin workout    HILL  Press HILL PLUS  when  HILL appears  press  ENTER  Enter time  Select level  Begin workout    FAT BURN   Press FAT BURN  Enter time  Enter age  Accept THR    Begin workout    CARDIO   Press CARDIO  Enter time  Enter age  Accept THR  Begin workout    HEART RATE HILL    Press ZONE TRAINING   repeatedly until HR HILL  appears  press ENTER   Enter time   Enter age   Accept THR   Begin workout    LIFECYCLE EXERCISE BIKE WORKOUT SETUP STEPS    HEART RATE INTERVAL    Press ZONE TRAINING   repeatedly until HR  INTERVAL appears  press  ENTER   Enter time   Enter age   Accept THR   Begin wo
39. e 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 on the Lifecycle exercise bike allows the user to tailor a workout to personal fitness  abilities and goals and to monitor progress  With this easy to use console  the user can track fitness improvement from    one workout to the next     P O c    168    160  152  144  136  128  120  80 112    90 104  100 78 96 For Quick Start   FAT BURN   LOW INTENSITY Begin pedaling  Press Quick Start below   CARDIO   HIGH INTENSITY   CAUTION  CONSULT A PHYSICIAN BEFORE USING THIS EQUIPMENT  STOP EXERCISING IF VO  ia a or nak FEEL PAN  FAINT  DIZZY OR SHORT OF BREATH        ACSM HEART RATE RANGE  ATTENTION  CONSULTEZ UN MEDECIN AVANT D UTILISER CET APPAREIL  ARRETEZ VOUS SI VOUS  55    90  AVEZ DES DOULEURS  Si VOUS VOUS SENTEZ FAIBLE  ETOURDI OU A COURT DE SOUFFLE        G H I J EF B       Select Workout br press       10    2 2 DISPLAY CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS    This section lists and describes the functions for the keys and display windows on the Lifecycle exercise bike 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  the console shuts  down again    
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41. feature makes it possible for the console to be powered by an exter   nal electrical source  eliminating the need to pedal at a minimum speed to supply constant power to the console  With  this option  users who wish to ride the bike for rehabilitative exercise may pedal at a rate below the minimum without los   ing console power     Enabling the Power Assist option requires an optional kit  To order the kit  contact Life Fitness Customer Service  See  section 6 5  titled How to Obtain Product Service  for more information     The power connector is located in front of the rear stabilizer bar  in the shroud opening  on the underside of the bike   FITNESS AND ENTERTAINMENT NETWORKING    Two interchangeable network ports allow the Lifecycle exercise bike to be connected to a fitness entertainment system  and or a network  such as FitLinxx   interactive fitness network        Fitness network  The network connection enables the console to upload user workout statistics to a fitness net   work 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       Entertainment  The network connection enables the console to power a third party receiver for use with a ser   vice such as the Cardio Theater   entertainment system or the BroadcastVision    entertainment system     These ports are located on the back of the bike console and are enclosed by a removable cover  Any us
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43. g  speed decreases  the resistance level automatically increases  This mode can be used with all workouts  To  select it  press the CONSTANT CAL  HR  key     If the user selects a FAT BURN  CARDIO  HEART RATE HILL  HEART RATE INTERVAL  or EXTREME HEART RATE  workout during the setup  the default mode is Constant Calories Per Hour  For all other workouts  the default mode is  Bike  The user may select or change a mode during a workout setup or during a workout     SWITCHING WORKOUTS    ON THE FLY       It is possible  during a workout  to switch to another workout program  After a switch  the console retains all the progress  information about the workout since its beginning  To change workouts    on the fly     simply press the key for the desired  new workout     PAUSING WoRKOUTS    To pause a workout  simply stop pedaling  To continue the workout  resume pedaling  The pause duration lasts 60 sec   onds  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 PRESS 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 work   out targets 
44. g 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   10 136 168  20 130 160    30 123 152    40 17 144  50 110 136    60 104 128  70 97 120  80 91 112  90 84   100 78 96    SUGGESTED TARGET  HEART RATE AS   OF MAX  ACSM HEART RATE RANGE    55    90        The Lifecycle exercise bike features five exclusive workouts designed to take full advantage of the benefits of heart rate  zone training exercise  FAT BURN  CARDIO  HEART RATE HILL  HEART RATE INTERVAL  and EXTREME HEART  RATE  The Time in Zone Goal option  another feature of heart rate zone training  enhances these workouts by setting a cer   tain duration within the target zone as a workout goal  For detailed information about the workouts  as well as the Time In  Zone Goal option  see Section 4  titled The Workouts     During one of these workouts  grasp the Lifepulse system sensors  or wear the Polar heart rate chest strap to enable the  bike   s on board computer to monitor the heart rate  The computer automatically adjusts the resistance level to maintain the tar   get heart rate based on the actual heart rate  To change the target heart rate during a workout  switch between these pro   grams  or simply
45. ic  equivalent  one MET is approximately equal to the metabolism of a person at rest     See Section 5  titled Optional Settings for information about enabling the MESSAGE CENTER to display these additional set   tings     Q    R    S    For    LEVEL TIME WINDOW  This window displays the programmed intensity level and the time elapsed since the start of the  program     BIKE MODE  Press this key to activate the Bike workout mode in which the rate of calories burned and the total distance  travelled increase automatically as the user increases the  pedaling speed     CONSTANT CAL  HOUR  Press this key to activate this alternate workout mode  which enables a user to maintain a con   sistent rate of calories burned per hour     more information about Bike Mode and Constant Calories Per Hour Mode  see the topic Selecting a Workout Mode in    Section 4 2  titled  the Using the Workouts     12    2 3 THE ACCESSORY TRAY    The accessory tray  A   which is mounted on the right handlebar the Classic Series Recumbent Lifecycle Exercise Bike provides  storage space for items such as water bottles  personal stereos  and cell phones        13    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 Trainin
46. inute  RPM    calories  calories per hour  when enabled   Watts  when enabled   and   METs  when enabled    WORKOUT PROFILE   TIME LEVEL WINDOW   Total elapsed time of workout  total calories burned  total distance   0 54 inches   Quick Start  Fat Burn  Cardio  Manual  Random  Hill  Heart Rate Hill    Heart Rate Interval  Heart Rate Extreme  Watts  when enabled     METS  when enabled   Around the World  Foothills  Kilimanjaro  Interval  Cascades  Speed Training   Aerobics Trainer  Fit Test  Military Fitness Test  when enabled     Polar telemetry heart rate monitoring system  Lifepulse system sensors  Polar heart rate chest strap  optional     25   5 inches x 5 5 inches   127 millimeters x 140 millimeters  Belt alternator   Standard   Gray   Silver    ASSEMBLED DIMENSIONS     Length  Width   Height  Weight    SHIPPING DIMENSIONS     Length  Width   Height  Weight    34    54 inches   137 centimeters  26 inches   66 centimeters  51 inches   129 centimeters  134 pounds   61 kilograms    57 inches   145 centimeters  29 inches   74 centimeters  44 inches   112 centimeters  165 pounds   75 kilograms    7 2 WARRANTY INFORMATION    WARRANTY COVERAGE  CLASSIC SERIES RECUMBENT LIFECYCLE EXERCISE BIKE    WHAT IS COVERED   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
47. is a higher intensity workout for more fit users  emphasizing cardiovascular benefits and maximum fat burning  The user  must wear a Polar 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 theoretical maximum    The following three workouts are accessed by pressing the ZONE TRAINING  key E     HEART RATE HILL consists of three hills that target three heart rate goals  The first hill brings the heart rate to 90 percent of the  target rate   The second hill increases the rate to 95 percent  The third hill matches the target heart rate  The valley always is  defined as 85 percent of the target  The user must grasp the Lifepulse system sensors continuously or wear a Polar heart rate chest  strap     HEART RATE INTERVAL alternates between a hill  which brings the heart rate up to the target rate  and a valley  which brings the  heart rate down to 90 percent of the target  The user must grasp the Lifepulse system sensors continuously or wear a Polar 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 run   ning sprints  The user must grasp the Lifepulse system sensors continuously or wear a Polar heart rate chest strap   The following seven workouts are accessed by pressing the HILL PLUS key  u      HILL is an interval trai
48. ning workout combining    hills    and    valleys    of different intensity levels  which is proven to provide effec   tive  time efficient cardiovascular results     AROUND THE WORLD is an interval training workout in which the hills resemble scenes of various geographical areas   FOOT HILLS is a rolling hill workout with low intensity levels     KILIMANJARO is a Hill workout in which the intensity levels gradually incline toward one ultimate peak and then gradually  decline     INTERVAL is a Hill workout in which intensity levels rise 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     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     17    The following workouts are accessed by pressing the PERSONAL TRAINER key cor    Trainer       PERSONAL TRAINER WORKOUTS can be created by authorized personal  See Section 5 2  titled About Personal Trainer
49. of the footprint  Allow a distance of 8 to 12 inches  or 21 to 30 centimeters  between the  bike and other objects or surfaces on either side  Allow a distance of 3 feet  or 1 meter  from the front or rear of the bike to  any other object or surface     How To STABILIZE THE LIFECYCLE EXERCISE BIKE    After placing the bike in position  check the unit   s stability by attempting to rock it from side to side  Any slight rocking  indicates that the unit must be leveled  Determine which foot is not resting completely on the floor  Loosen the jam nut   A  with an open end 9 16 inch wrench  and rotate the stabilizing foot  B  to lower it  Verify that the bike is stable  and  repeat the adjustment as necessary until the unit no longer rocks  Lock the adjustment by tightening the jam nut against  the stabilizer bar              How To ADJUST THE SEAT    A properly adjusted seat is extremely important in any bike oriented exercise activity and the Classic Series Recumbent  Lifecycle Exercise Bike is no exception  If the seat is too close  excessive strain will be placed on the knees and quadri   ceps muscles  if the seat is too far  the resulting reaching action will irritate the feet  ankles  hips and knees     Sit on the seat and place the balls of the feet on the pedals  An optimum  position will allow movement through the bottom of the stroke without lock   ing the knees or shifting in the seat  The knees should have a slight bend  at the point of fullest leg extension     If the 
50. on manual  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     CAUTION  Any changes or modifications to this equipment could void the    A product warranty      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 Description    5 2 1  00e Un eee nl ete ne ENE EEA DETELA ee ete pos DS Page  1  Getting Started a 415 cu se avec  fetta hk ns hate  Bh seal ok diate tre ESS a a Suet    MN a os diate fe 5  1 1 Important Safety Instructions                                                              5  1 2 SetU 8 Ds chelate aan ct Mele AGE eats ck tete at id Bluse BS ene SUN a edie ne ES tei ner SE eee E Ed eee 7    Where to Place the Lifecycle   Exercise Bike    How to Stabilize the Lifecycle Exercise Bike     How to Adjust the Seat    How to Adjust the Pedal Straps    Starting Up the Bike Console     Using the Power Assist Option    Fitness and Entertainment Networking    2  Th   Display Console neama does arm here hd Mees aya br ot a alent a E days in    10  2 1 The Display Console Overview    0 0 0 
51. on would be  220 40   65 117     PERSONAL TRAINER  WORKOUTS  Press PERSONAL  TRAINER repeatedly until  PERSONAL TRAINER  appears  press ENTER  Select the desired  workout number  from 1  to 6  press ENTER  Begin workout    AEROBICS TRAINER   Press PERSONAL  TRAINER repeatedly until  AEROBICS TRAINER  appears  press ENTER   Enter time   Select level   Begin workout    FIT TEST     Press PERSONAL TRAIN   ER repeatedly until FIT  TEST appears   press ENTER   Enter weight   Enter age   Enter gender   Enter level   Begin workout    AIR FORCE PRT   Press PERSONAL TRAIN   ER repeatedly until AIR  FORCE PRT appears   press ENTER   Enter weight   Enter height   Enter age   Enter gender   Answer prompt   Begin workout       19    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     Lifecycle exercise bike workout programs that set a target heart rate zone first calculate the user   s theoretical maximum  heart ratet by subtracting the user   s age from the number 220  The programs then calculate the target zone as a per   centage of the theoretical maximum     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     SELECTING AND ADJUSTING THE INTEN
52. puter deletes setup  information for all PERSONAL TRAINER workouts  and the MESSAGE CENTER displays  PERSONAL TRAINER  WORKOUTS ERASED   Then  the MESSAGE CENTER displays  PERSONAL TRAINER WORKOUT ENTRY       Select a number  from 1 to 6  to identify the new workout  Use the NUMERIC keypad or the ARROW keys  Then  press  ENTER     If a PERSONAL TRAINER workout already has been created for that number  the MESSAGE CENTER displays a prompt to  either modify the workout or proceed to another number  Pressing the CLEAR key overwrites the previously created workout   making it possible to create a new workout for that number  Pressing ENTER bypasses the number and proceeds to another  number     If a PERSONAL TRAINER workout has not been created for a selected number  the MESSAGE CENTER displays the  prompt   BEGIN PERSONAL TRAINER WORKOUT CREATION      The MESSAGE CENTER displays a prompt to enter a duration time for the entire workout  Using the NUMERIC keypad   enter a duration and press ENTER     The MESSAGE CENTER displays a prompt to select the workout type  Options are    TARGET HEART RATE PERCENT   AGE    or    LEVEL     The latter type is for custom hill workouts  Use the ARROW keys to toggle between the options  and  press ENTER to select one of them     The MESSAGE CENTER displays a prompt to select a target heart rate or an intensity level for the first interval  depend   ing on the type of workout chosen in an earlier step  Use the ARROW keys or the NUMERIC keypad  A 
53. r  s vente de Life Fitness     e 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     e 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   e N utilisez pas cet appareil sans chaussures   e Ne faites pas basculer l appareil sur le c  t   tandis qu il fonctionne     e 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 Lifecycle exercise bike     e 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     e N utilisez jamais cet appareil en vous tournant vers l arri  re   CONSERVEZ CES INSTRUCTIONS POUR USAGE ULT  RIEUR     1 2 SETUP    Read the entire Operation Manual before setting up the Lifecycle exercise bike   WHERE TO PLACE THE LIFECYCLE   EXERCISE BIKE    Following all safety instructions in Section 1 1  move the bike to the location in which it will be used  See Section 7  titled  Specifications  for the dimensions 
54. rate throughout the  test  Heart rate is recorded every minute  and if it is not detected  the test will terminate  The PRT starts with a 2 minute  warm up  After this warm up  an initial wattage setting is determined from the user s input data  The PRT then monitors a  user s heart rate and determines if more resistance is needed  After 6 minutes at a constant wattage  the exercise bike  will try to calculate a score     Six PRE SET WORKOUTS    AROUND THE WORLD  CASCADES  FOOT HILLS  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   FOOT HILLS 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 gradually  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     29    5 OPTIONAL SETTINGS    5 1 ENTERING AND USING THE OPTIONAL SETTINGS FEATURE    Fitness club managers and other authorized personnel can use the Optional
55. rkout    EXTREME HEART RATE    Press ZONE TRAINING   repeatedly until EXTREME  HR appears  press ENTER   Enter time   Enter age   Accept THR   Begin workout    WATTS   Press PERSONAL  TRAINER repeatedly until  WATTS appears  press  ENTER   Enter time   Enter Watts goal value   Begin workout    METS   Press PERSONAL  TRAINER repeatedly until  METS appears  press  ENTER   Enter time   Enter METs goal value   Begin workout    AROUND THE WORLD   Press HILL PLUS repeatedly  until AROUND THE  WORLD Appears  press  ENTER   Enter time   Select level   Begin workout    KILIMANJARO  Press HILL PLUS repeated   ly until KILIMANJARO  appears  press ENTER  Enter time  Select level  Begin workout    INTERVAL  Press HILL PLUS repeated   ly until INTERVAL  appears  press ENTER  Enter time  Select level  Begin workout    CASCADES   Press HILL PLUS repeated   ly until  CASCADES appears   press ENTER   Enter time   Select level   Begin workout    SPEED TRAINING  Press HILL PLUS repeated   ly until SPEED TRAINING  appears  press ENTER  Enter time  Select level  Begin workout    FOOT HILLS  Press HILL PLUS repeated   ly until FOOT HILLS  appears  press ENTER  Enter time  Select level  Begin workout      This workout requires the user to wear the polar heart rate chest strap or to 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 equati
56. s over the age of 45  or  smokes  has high cholesterol  is obese  or has not exercised regularly in the past year  Life Fitness also recom   mends consulting a fitness professional on the correct use of this product     If  at any time while exercising  the user experiences faintness  dizziness  pain  or shortness of breath  he or she  must stop immediately     Des probl  mes de sant   peuvent   tre caus  s par une utilisation 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 hyperten   sion 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  Life Fitness recommande   galement de consulter un professionnel du  conditionnement physique pour savoir comment utiliser correctement ce produit     Si  pendant l utilisation de l appareil  l utilisateur ressent un malaise  des vertiges  des douleurs ou des difficult  s     respirer  il doit s arr  ter imm  diatement     1 GETTING STARTED    1 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS    SAFETY WARNING  The safety of the product can be maintained only if it is examined regularly for dam   age and wear  See Preventative Maintenance section for details     e Use the Life Fitness Lifecycle exercise bike only as directed in this manu
57. se  and Turkish  Japanese is available if the unit is  equipped with a CCD console   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     5 2 ABOUT PERSONAL TRAINER WORKOUTS    Fitness club managers and other authorized personnel can create up to six custom workouts for the Lifecycle exercise  bike  using the display console  Options include custom interval heart rate and hill workouts     Interval heart rate  The trainer can design a workout that sets a different target heart rate for each interval and adjusts  the resistance to the user s heart rate     Hill  The trainer can create a custom hill workout that sets a different intensity level for each interval     Once PERSONAL TRAINER workouts are created  users can access them with the PERSONAL TRAINER key  Each  workout is identified by a numeral  from 1 to 6  See Section 4  titled The Workouts     To CREATE A PERSONAL TRAINER WORKOUT    When the console is activated  hold down the COOL DOWN button  and press the PERSONAL TRAINER button simulta   neously     Using the ARROW keys  scroll to  and select  the    PERSONAL TRAINER WORKOUT ENTRY    option  and press  ENTER   If the alternate option     ERASE PERSONAL TRAINER WORKOUTS  is selected  the com
58. seat needs to be adjusted  lift the spring loaded adjusting handle locat   ed on the right  front side of the seat  Slide the seat forward or backward as  necessary to the proper position and release the pin to complete engage   ment  Gently slide the seat forward and backward a small distance to ensure  it is locked into place  Check the seat distance again and re adjust it if neces   sary        A CAUTION  Do not attempt to adjust the seat while pedaling the bike  Doing so  or failing to insert the seat pin  completely may result in an uncomfortable workout or cause injury     AN MISE EN GARDE   Ne pas essayer d ajuster la selle pendant le p  dalage  Tout ajustage en cours de fonction   nement ou toute insertion incompl  te de la goupille de la selle pourrait nuire    l exercice ou entra  ner des  blessures     How TO ADJUST THE PEDAL STRAPS    The bike pedal straps keep the user   s shoes on the pedals during a workout  The straps should fit  comfortably  but they also should be tight enough to prevent shoes from slipping at any point in the  pedaling rotation  Before working out  a user should test and adjust the tightness of the straps     The safety straps on the foot pedals of the Classic Series Recumbent Lifecycle Exercise Bike can  be adjusted to fit a variety of shoe sizes  The straps are held in place by two knobs that extend  from either side of each pedal  The    inner    knob extends sideways  that is  toward the bike  The     outer    knob extends downward  The
59. st 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        4 THE WoRKOUTS    4 1 WORKOUT OVERVIEWS    This section lists the Lifecycle exercise bike   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 it bypasses the steps involved in selecting a specific workout pro   gram  After the QUICK START key is pressed  a constant level workout begins  The intensity level does not change automati   cally     RANDOM is an interval training workout of constantly changing intensity levels that occur in no regular pattern or progression   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 program automatically adjusts the intensity level  based on the  actual heart rate  to maintain the rate at 65 percent of the theoretical maximum        CARDIO 
60. t    Watts    METs     Aerobics Trainer    Personal Trainer Workout    Six Pre Set Workouts    Fit Test     Military Fitness Test  when enabled     5  Optional Settings i 2 errre an E e ee a reed E E Shee dae E eee aera Pt de out 30  User Language Select   5 1 Entering and Using The Optional Settings Feature                                                     30   5 2 About Personal Trainer Workouts                                                                 31  To Create a Personal Trainer Workout   6  Servicesand Technical Data 33 65 es Pegs Ae cb atest tee SoU a aed om eased e e eta dr eau ne beste nag  eles 32   6 1 Preventative Maintenance Tips            0 00 eee eee ee ee tee eee 32   6 2 Preventative Maintenance Schedule                                                               33   6 3 Troubleshooting the Polar Heart Rate Chest Strap                                                    33    Heart Rate Reading is Erratic or Absent Entirely     Heart Rate Reading is Erratic or Extremely High    6 4 Troubleshooting the Lifepulse System Sensors                                                       33  6 5 Recycling the Batlery   2  saucer sde ee eco ee ae et Gane ae Bee Wee ee et AS 34  6 6 How to Obtain Product Service                                           4444444444 eee eee 34  7  Specifications ER EE con Be eee decease ye ane Mier eee ee sect oak eee gt AAD tn ae Pe le 34  7 1 Classic Series Recumbent Lifecycle Exercise Specifications                       
61. t of clearance behind the unit     e Use caution when stepping on or off of the Lifecycle exercise bike     e Never face backward while using the Lifecycle exercise bike     SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE     1 POINT DE D  PART    1 1 CONSIGNES DE S  CURIT   IMPORTANTES    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     e Si un v  lo d exercice Life Cycle ne fonctionne pas correctement apr  s avoir subi une chute  des dommages ou une  immersion m  me partielle dans l eau  contactez le service d assistance client  le de Life Fitness     e Pour un fonctionnement correct  suivez toujours les instructions de la console   e Une surveillance   troite est n  cessaire en cas d utilisation par des enfants  des personnes invalides ou handicap  es   e N utilisez pas ce produit    l ext  rieur  pr  s d une piscine ou dans endroits tr  s humides     e 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     e 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 ap
62. t options  including customized workouts designed by a  fitness club trainer or staff member  See Section 5  titled Optional Settings for information on designing PERSONAL  TRAINER custom workouts  The following workouts and goals may be accessed with this key        METS  when enabled    PERSONAL TRAINER WORKOUTS       WATTS  when enabled    CALORIE GOAL     AEROBICS TRAINER e DISTANCE GOAL     FIT TEST    AIR FORCE PRT  when enabled     11    HILL PLUS  Press this key to select HILL PLUS workouts  in which intensity levels increase and decrease in set patterns  The fol   lowing workouts may be accessed with this key       _ HILL   CASCADES     __ AROUND THE WORLD e SPEED TRAINING    __ KILIMANJARO e FOOT HILLS   e INTERVAL    COOL DOWN  Workout programs end automatically in a Cool Down mode  which lowers the intensity level  In this phase of a  workout the body begins to remove lactic acid and other accumulated by products of exercise  which build up in muscles during a  workout and contribute to muscle soreness  Press the COOL DOWN key at any desired point during a workout to go immediately  into Cool Down mode  The console automatically adjusts each workout   s Cool Down level according to the individual user   s per   formance     WORKOUT PROFILE window  This window displays shapes  made of columns of lights  that represent the levels of intensity ina  workout in progress  The height of the column furthest to the left is proportional to the current level of the intensity
63. 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 consequential damages of any  nature arising out of the use of or inability to use this Product  Some states do  n   d          ot allow the exclusion or limitation of impli
64. when programming a workout  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 dis   plays 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   workout setup     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     CARDIO  Press this key to select the CARDIO program  which is a higher intensity workout for more fit users  maxi   mizing cardiovascular 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     MANUAL  Press this key to select the MANUAL program  in which the intensity level remains the same unless it is  manually changed     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       HEART RATE HILL   TIME IN ZONE GOAL    HEART RATE INTERVAL e FAT BURN  also accessible with FAT BURN key      EXTREME HEART RATE e CARDIO  also accessible with CARDIO key     PERSONAL TRAINER  Press this key for additional workou
    
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