Life Fitness 90S User's Manual
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1. Page 1 Getting Started 5 1 1 Important Safety Instructions 5 1 2 Set up 7 Where to Place the Life Fitness Stairclimber How to Stabilize the Stairclimber How to Charge the Battery Fitness Networking 2 The Display Console 10 2 1 The Display Console Overview 10 2 2 Display Console Descriptions 11 2 3 The Accessory Tray 14 3 Heart Rate Zone Training Exercise 15 3 1 Why Heart Rate Zone Training Exercise 15 3 2 Heart Rate Monitoring 16 The Polar Telemetry Heart Rate Monitoring Chest2. The following workouts available on the 93S model are accessed by pressing the WORKOUTS PLUS key WATTS targets a rate of effort equal to a certain number of Watts A Watt is a unit of power that mea sures the amount of mechanical work required to operate a device such as a stairclimber It is rough ly equal to 25 calories per hour 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 A 20 year old user s THR is 160 so the equation would be 220 20 80 160 18 METS 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 consumption per unit of body weight required to per form a task One Met is approximately equal to a person s metabolism when seated and relaxed AROUND THE WORLD is an interval training workout in which the hills resemble scenes of various geographical areas KILIMANJARO is a Hill workout in which the intensity levels gradually incline toward one ulti mate peak and then gradually decline INTERVAL is a Hill workout in which intensity levels rise and fall The higher levels gradually incli
3. the intensity decreases When the heart rate falls to the 65 percent of HRmax goal it is main tained there for a stabilizing period The program repeats the alternating of intensity levels con tinuing this pattern throughout the duration The program does not proceed to a new heart rate goal until the user reaches the current goal Defined by the American College of Sports Medicine s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription as equal to 220 minus an individual s age Target Heart Rate THR is a percentage of the theoretical maximum HRmax For example a 40 year old user s rec ommended THR for the EXTREME HEART RATETM WORKOUT is 153 The workout program targets a standard 85 per cent of the maximum so the equation would be 220 40 85 153 26 WATTS WHEN ENABLED 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 stair climber It is roughly equal to 0 25 calories per hour The workout automatically alters the intensi ty level to maintain the appropriate rate of effort For information on enabling this workout see Section 5 titled Optional Settings METS WHEN ENABLED This workout targets a rate of effort equal to a certain number of Mets A Met is a unit of mea surement used to express the metabolic rate of work oxygen consumption per unit of body weight required to perfo
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5. equation would be 220 20 65 130 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 The heart rate should be measured at two stages in the workout to gauge its effectiveness To do so wear the chest strap Note that the MESSAGE CENTER does not dis play a request for a heart rate measurement during a HILL workout 1 Warm up is a phase of low gradually rising resistance which brings the heart rate into the lower end of the target zone and increases respiration and blood flow to working muscles 2 Plateau increases the intensity slightly and keeps it steady to bring the heart rate to the low end of the target zone Check the heart rate at the end of this phase 3 Interval Training is a series of increasingly steeper hills alternating with valleys or 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 products which build up in muscles and contribute to soreness 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 ea
6. on the user s weight and step rate 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 and press ENTER Stairclimber workouts that set a target heart rate zone first calculate the user s theoretical maximum heart rate by subtracting the user s age from the number 220 The workouts then calculate the target zone as a percentage of the theoretical maximum ENTERING TIME When prompted by the MESSAGE CENTER to enter a time use the ARROW KEYS to increase or decrease the displayed time to the desired value and press ENTER SELECTING AND ADJUSTING THE INTENSITY 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 and press ENTER Adjust the level as needed or desired during the workout Intensity level The Life Fitness stairclimber provides a selection of 20 intensity levels The step speed for Level 1 the easiest setting is two floors per minute the tiers of difficulty increase up to Level 20 with a step rate of 13 floors per minute The intensity level appears in the WORKOUT PROFILE window as columns of light Selecting a low intensity level at first is recommended As physical conditioning improves the levels can increase Target heart rate Stairclimber workouts that calculate a target heart rate base this number on
7. 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 Life Fitness stairclimber operating at peak performance Locate the Life Fitness stairclimber in a cool dry place Clean the top surface of the pedals regularly Keep the display console free of fingerprints and salt build up caused by sweat Use a 100 cotton cloth lightly moistened with water and mild liquid cleaning product to clean the stairclimber Other fabrics including paper towels may scratch the surface Do not use ammonia or acid based cleaners Long fingernails may damage or scratch the surface of the console use the pad of the finger to press the selection buttons on the console 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 31 6 2 INSPECTING AND CLEANING THE STAIRCLIMBER Follow the schedule below to ensure proper operation of the product 6 3 TROUBLESHOOTING THE HEART RATE CHEST STRAP HEART RATE READING IS ERRATIC OR ABSENT ENTIRELY Repeat the electrode moistening procedu
8. 3 L MESSAGE CENTER This window displays step by step instructions for setting up a work out When a workout is in progress it displays statistics about the progress of the workout as seen below Time time elapsed since the start of the workout Level programmed intensity level Floors Minute rate of floors climbed per minute Calories number of calories burned since beginning the workout based on a calcula tion involving the entered weight of the user and the step rate If the user does not enter weight during the workout setup the computer does not make this calculation Heart Rate detected heart rate if the user is wearing the chest strap Floors Climbed number of floors climbed since the start of the workout based on a calculation involving the step rate The MESSAGE CENTER also can be programmed to display any of the following three values each time the intensity level changes during the workout See Section 5 titled Optional Settings for more information Calories per Hour rate of calories burned per hour Watts effort level in Watts The Watt is a unit of power output or the expression of the mechanical rate of work Mets effort level in Mets The Met is an expression of the rate of work for the human body or a metabolic equivalent one Met is approximately equal to the metabolism of a person at rest Note The Watts display and the Calories Per Hour display c
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10. R PRESS QUICK START If it displays a different message press the CLEAR key twice rapidly SELECTING QUICK START QUICK START is the fastest way to begin exercising and it bypasses the steps of selecting a specific workout At the MESSAGE CENTER prompt 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 available on 93S also available on 90S if telemetry option is installed CARDIO available on 93S also available on 90S if telemetry option is installed RANDOM HILL HEART RATE HILL 93S only HEART RATE INTERVAL 93S only and EXTREME HEART RATE 93S only When prompted to select a workout use the ARROW KEYS to scroll through the workout names as they appear in the MESSAGE CENTER When the desired workout appears press ENTER 19 For COAST TO COAST KILIMANJARO INTERVAL CASCADES SPEED TRAINING and FOOT HILLS All of these workouts are available on the 93S model only When prompted by the MESSAGE CENTER to select a workout press the WORKOUTS PLUS key The MESSAGE CENTER then displays the name of one of these workouts Press ENTER to select the dis played workout or continue to press the WORKOUTS PLUS key to display each of the other options and then press ENTER to select the desired workout QUICK START Select QUICK START Enter weight Begin workout HILL Select HILL Enter weight Enter time Select intensity le
11. Strap 4 The Workouts 17 4 1 Workout Overviews 17 4 2 Using the Workouts 18 To Begin any Workout Selecting Quick Start Selecting a Workout Life Fitness Stairclimber Workout Setup Steps chart Entering Weight Entering Age Entering Time Selecting and Adjusting the Intensity Level Switching Workouts On the Fly Pausing Workouts Ending Workouts Early 4 3 Workout Descriptions 21 Quick Start Fat Burn Cardio Hill Random Manual Heart Rate HillTM Workout Heart Rate IntervalTM Workout Extreme Heart RateTM Workout Watts Mets Six Pre Set Workouts 4 4 Using the LIfe Fitness Stairclimber 27 Stairclimber Motion Posture During Workouts Braking Resistance 5 Optional Settings 28 5 1 Entering and Using the Optional Settings Feature 28 User Lang
12. Technical Communications Department Printed Document Cover Sheet Models Covered Description Language Part Number Print Specifications Printing Format Stock Cover Bindery Finish Size Page Count The original electronic artwork for this Operation Manual resides in the Technical Communications Department of the Marketing Communications Department This operation manual was published on a PC using Microsoft Word 97 or Quark Xpress 4 1 and CorelDRAW Version 9 0 All Windows Versions 9 REF 7 REF 93S 90S Stairclimbers Operation Manual Eng M051 00K47 A076 1 1 black Body 60 white offset 1 1 black black 80 Mounti Matte Cover 4 0 Perfect Bound or Saddle Stitched 7 x 9 reference illustration 34 93S 90S Stairclimbers o p e rat i o n m a n u a l M051 00K47 A076 1 LIFE FITNESS ASIA PACIFIC LTD Room 2610 Miramar Tower 132 Nathan Road Tsimshatsui Kowloon HONG KONG Telephone 852 2891 6677 FAX 852 2575 6001 LIFE FITNESS ATLANTIC BV LIFE FITNESS BENELUX Bijdorpplein 25 31 2992 LB Barendrecht THE NETHERLANDS Telephone 31 180 646 666 FAX 31 180 646 699 Telephone 32 87 300 942 FAX 32 87 300 943 LIFE FITNESS DO BRAZIL Av Dr Dib Sauaia Neto 1478 Alphaville Barueri SP 06465 140 BRAZIL Telephone 55 11 4193 8282 FAX 55 11 4193 8283 LIFE FITNESS VERTRIEBS GMBH D ckegasse 7 9 3 36 1220 Vienna AUSTRIA Telephone
13. annot be turned on at the same time 2 3 THE ACCESSORY TRAY The accessory tray A which is mounted to the base of the console provides dual storage trays with space for items such as water bottles personal stereos and cell phones Additionally an inte grated reading rack B for supporting a book or magazine is located at the base of the uppper panel of the console The tray is standard on the 93S model and optional on the 90S model To order it call Life Fitness Customer Support Services See Section 6 4 titled How to Obtain Product Service A B 14 15 3 HEART RATE ZONE TRAINING EXERCISE 3 1 WHY HEART RATE ZONE TRAINING EXERCISE Research shows that maintaining a specific heart rate while exercising is the optimal way to monitor the intensity of a workout and to achieve maximum results That is the idea behind the Life Fitness heart rate zone training approach to exercise Zone training identifies an exerciser s ideal heart rate range or zone for burning fat or increasing cardiovascular fitness The values within the zone depend on the workout NOTE Consulting a fitness trainer is recommended for defining specific fitness goals and designing a workout program The stairclimber features 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 are available on the 93S FAT BURN and CARDIO are
14. available on the 90S when the optional telemetry feature is installed For detailed information about these workouts see Section 4 titled The Workouts During one of these workouts wear the optional telemetry chest strap to enable the stairclimber s on board computer to monitor the heart rate The computer automatically adjusts the resistance level to maintain the target heart rate based on the actual heart rate To change the target heart rate during a workout use the ARROW keys Target Heart Rate THR is a percentage of the theoretical maximum For example a 40 year old user s THR for the CARDIO workout is 144 This workout targets 80 percent of the maximum so the equation would be 220 40 80 144 A 20 year old user s THR is 160 so the equation would be 220 20 80 160 16 3 2 HEART RATE MONITORING THE POLAR TELEMETRY HEART RATE MONITORING CHEST STRAP The Life Fitness stairclimber is equipped with Polar telemetry optional on the 90S model a heart rate monitoring system in which electrodes pressed against the skin transfer heart rate signals to the stairclimber console These electrodes are attached to a chest strap that the user wears during the workout To order the optional telemetry feature for the 90S or the Polar heart rate chest strap for either model call Life Fitness Customer Support Services See Section 6 4 titled How to Obtain Product Service See the diagram below for correct positioning of the strap T
15. ch interval is equal to the duration of the entire workout divided by 20 10 to 19 minutes The interval durations initially are set at 30 seconds for a six minute workout For every minute added by the user on the fly each interval increases by three seconds A 15 minute workout consists of 20 intervals at 45 seconds each 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 workout 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 workout creates a terrain of hills and valleys that varies with each workout More than one million different patterns are possible 22 23 MANUAL The MANUAL workout 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 HEART RATE HILLTM WORKOUT 93S ONLY This program combines the standard HILL workout profile with the concept of Heart Rate Zone Training The default target heart rate is calculated as 80 percent of the theoretical maximum HRmax but the user can adjust the target rate during the workout setup All hills and valleys are percentages of HRmax The workout consists of three hills that target three heart rate goals The first hill brings the heart rate to 70 percent o
16. e 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 numbers The serial number plate is located at the back end 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 32 For Product Service within the United States and Canada Telephone 1 847 451 0036 FAX 1 847 288 3702 Toll free telephone 800 351 3737 For Product Service Internationally Life Fitness Europe GmbH Telephone 49 089 317 751 66 FAX 49 089 317 751 38 Life Fitness UK LTD Telephone 44 1353 665507 FAX 44 1353 666018 Life Fitness Atlantic BV Life Fitness Benelux Telephone 32 03 644 44 88 FAX 32 03 644 24 80 Telephone 32 87 300 942 FAX 32 87 300 943 Life Fitness Italia S R L Telephone 39 0472 835 470 FAX 39 0472 833 150 Toll free telephone 800 438836 Life Fitness Vertriebs GmbH Telephone 43 1615 7198 FAX 43 1615 7198 20 Life Fitness Asia Pacific Ltd Telephone 852 2891 6677 FAX 852 2575 6001 Life Fitness Latin America and Caribbean Telephone 1 847 288 3964 FAX 1 847 288 3886 Life Fitness Brazil Telephone 55 11 7295 2217 FAX 55 11 7295 2218 Life Fitness Japan Telephone 81 3 3359 4306 FAX 81 3 3359 4307 Life Fit
17. eau contactez le service client le de Life Fitness et n utilisez pas l appareil Assurez vous que personne ne g ne l utilisateur ou ne nuise au fonctionnement de l appareil pendant qu il fonctionne Pour un fonctionnement correct suivez toujours les instructions de la console Une surveillance troite est n cessaire en cas d utilisation par des enfants des personnes invalides ou handicap es N utilisez pas ce produit l ext rieur pr s d une piscine ou dans des endroits tr s humides N ins rez jamais d objet dans les ouvertures de cet appareil Si un objet tombe dedans coupez l alimentation lectrique d branchez le cordon de la prise et r cup rez le avec pr caution Si vous ne pouvez pas l atteindre consultez le service apr s vente de Life Fitness Ne placez jamais de liquides d aucune sorte directement sur l appareil sauf si vous disposez d un support ou d un plateau pour accessoires Il est recommand d utiliser des verres munis d un couvercle Portez des chaussures avec semelles en caoutchouc ou antid rapantes N utilisez pas de chaussures talons de semelles en cuir ou crampons Assurez vous qu aucun caillou ne s est incrust dans les semelles N utilisez pas cet appareil sans chaussures Maintenez les v tements l ches les lacets et les serviettes l cart des pi ces en mouvement Ne placez pas les mains sous ou dans l appareil et ne le renversez
18. ercise Testing and Prescription as equal to 220 minus an individual s age Target Heart Rate THR is a percentage of the theoretical maximum HRmax A 40 year old user s recommended THR for the HEART RATE HILL workout is 144 or 80 percent of the maximum so the equation would be 220 40 80 144 24 HEART RATE INTERVALTM WORKOUT 93S ONLY This program also combines the standard HILL workout profile with the concept of Heart Rate Zone Training The default target heart rate is calculated as 80 percent of the theoretical maxi mum 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 the heart rate goes above the the oretical maximum for more than 45 seconds the stairclimber automatically goes into pause mode The program does not proceed t
19. f HRmax The second hill increases the rate to 75 percent of HRmax The third hill matches the Target Heart Rate brining the heart rate to 80 percent of HRmax The valley always is defined as 65 percent of HRmax After a standard three minute warm up the workout progresses toward the first hill and heart rate goal Once the user reaches 70 percent of HRmax the hill continues for one minute When the minute expires the level decreases into a valley Once the user s heart rate falls to 65 percent of HRmax the valley continues for one minute Then the next hill begins with its corresponding heart rate goal After the user completes the third hill valley pair 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 than 45 seconds the stairclimber automatically goes into pause mode The program does not proceed to a new heart rate goal until the user reaches the current goal 117 BPM 85 THR 65 HRmax 70 HRmax 75 HRmax HEART RATE HILL Workout Profile 80 HRmax Hill Hill Hill Valley Valley Valley 65 HRmax 65 HRmax 65 HRmax 117 BPM 117 BPM 117 BPM 127 BPM 135 BPM User Example 80 40 year old 144 recommended BPM percent of theoretical maximum HR max 144 BPM Defined by the American College of Sports Medicine s Guidelines for Ex
20. g languages English German French Italian Dutch Spanish Portugese 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 30 6 SERVICE AND TECHNICAL DATA 6 1 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE TIPS The Life Fitness stairclimber 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 military facilities and other locations the world over This same technology engineering expertise and reliability have gone into the Life Fitness stairclimber NOTE The safety of the equipment can be maintained only if the equipment is examined regularly for damage or wear If maintenance is required keep the equipment out of use until defective parts are repaired or replaced Pay special attention to parts that are subject to wear as outlined in the Preventive Maintenance Schedule REMARQUE pour conserver un mat riel s r il convient de l inspecter r guli rement afin de d celer tout signe d usure ou d endommagement N utilisez
21. gets 80 percent of the maximum so the equation would be 220 40 80 144 A 20 year old user s THR is 160 so the equation would be 220 20 80 160 21 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 number or floors climbed the total calories burned and other statistics Press CLEAR a second time and the MESSAGE CENTER displays SELECT WORKOUT USING ARROW KEYS OR PRESS QUICK START for a new workout 4 3 WORKOUT DESCRIPTIONS QUICK START QUICK START is the fastest way to begin exercising and it bypasses the steps of selecting a specific workout 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 If the CALORIES PER HOUR display is enabled the MESSAGE CENTER displays ENTER WEIGHT which is required to calculate this ratio Using the ARROW KEYS increase or decrease the displayed weight to the correct value FAT BURN AVAILABLE ON 93S ALSO AVAILABLE ON 90S IF TELEMETRY OPTION IS INSTALLED The FAT BURN workout is designed to maintain a user s heart rate at 65 percent of the theoreti cal maximum rate for optimal results Throughout the workout the user wears a chest strap The console continuously monitors and displays the heart rate adjusting the intensity level of the Life Fitness stairclimber
22. he 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 receiver Moisten the electrodes Then secure the strap as high under the chest muscles as possible The strap should be snug but comfortable enough to allow for normal breathing The transmitter strap delivers an optimal heart rate reading when the electrodes are in direct contact with skin However it also functions properly through a thin layer of wet clothing If it becomes necessary to re moisten the chest strap electrodes grasp the center of the strap pull it away from the chest to expose the two electrodes and moisten them A A 17 4 THE WORKOUTS 4 1 WORKOUT OVERVIEWS This section lists the Life Fitness stairclimber pre programmed workouts For more detailed infor mation 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 Once QUICK START is selected a constant level workout begins The intensity level does not change automatically FAT BURN available on 93S also available on 90S if telemetry option is installed is a lower intensity workout for burning the body s fat reserves The user must wear a heart rate chest strap The workout automatically adjusts the intensity level based on the actual heart rate to maintain the rate at 65 pe
23. ire 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 environ ment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the operation manual may cause harmful interference to 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 SB Studio Professional and or commercial use CAUTION Any changes or modifications to this equipment could void the prod uct warranty MISE EN GARDE Tout changement et toute modification de ce mat riel peut annuler la garantie du produit Any service other than cleaning or user maintenance must be performed by an authorized ser vice representative There are no user serviceable parts 2 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Description
24. les Do not use shoes with heels leather soles cleats or spikes Make sure no stones are embedded in the soles Do not use this product with bare feet Keep all loose clothing shoelaces and towels away from moving parts Do not reach into or underneath the unit or tip it on its side during operation Keep the area around the Life Fitness stairclimber clear of any obstructions including walls and furniture Provide at least three feet of clearance behind the unit Use caution when stepping on or off of the Life Fitness stairclimber Never face backward while using the product An American Society for Testing and Materials ASTM safety sign has been shipped with the Life Fitness stairclimber Post the sign in a visible area near the unit 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 assurer qu il n est pas us ni endommag Consultez la section de Maintenance pr ventive pour obtenir de plus amples informations Cet appareil ne doit tre employ que pour l usage auquel il est destin conform ment aux directives de son manuel N utilisez pas d accessoires qui ne seraient pas recommand s par le fabricant Si le marchepied d exercice Life Fitness a subi une chute s il a t endommag ou s il est tomb dans l
25. mber Press the ENTER key The MESSAGE CENTER displays OPTIONAL SETTINGS Scroll forward through the options using the ENTER key or backward using the CLEAR key For each feature or setting option the MESSAGE CENTER displays the default setting To change the default press the UP or DOWN ARROW key for the desired value Press ENTER to select the new value or setting and proceed to the next setting To exit Optional Settings press the CLEAR key repeatedly until the MESSAGE CENTER displays SELECT WORKOUT OR PRESS QUICK START Or after the last setting has been displayed and it is impossible to scroll forward by pressing ENTER hold down the QUICK START key and press CLEAR The MESSAGE CENTER then displays the prompt to select a workout 28 Setting Default Value Description MAX WORKOUT 60 minutes This is the maximum possible duration for a DURATION workout The value can range from 10 to 99 ENGLISH METRIC ENGLISH This option determines the units of weight UNITS METRIC measurement used by workouts WATTS DISPLAY DISABLED If this option is enabled the MESSAGE CENTER ENABLE ENABLED displays the Watts equivalent of the step rate DISABLE 93S only METS DISPLAY DISABLED If this option is enabled the MESSAGE CENTER ENABLE DISABLED displays the Mets equivalent of the step rate DISABLE 93S only CAL HR DISPLAY ENABLED If this option is enabled the MESSAGE CENTER ENABLE DISABLED displays the
26. nches 132 centimeters Width 37 inches 94 centimeters Height 32 inches 81 centimeters Weight 201 pounds 91 kilograms 33 7 2 90S STAIRCLIMBER SPECIFICATIONS Designed use Heavy Commercial Maximum user weight 350 pounds 159 kilograms Minimum user weight 100 pounds 45 3 kilograms CONSOLE Displays MESSAGE CENTER with heart rate floors climbed floors per minute calories calories per hour when enabled Watts when enabled and Mets when enabled WORKOUT PROFILE Summaries Total elapsed time of workout total calories burned total floors climbed Character size 0 54 inches Workouts Quick Start Fat Burn if telemetry option is installed Cardio if telemetry option is installed Manual Random Hill Heart rate monitor Polar telemetry heart rate monitoring system optional Polar heart rate chest strap optional Intensity levels 20 Stepping speed range 2 13 floors per minute Pedal size 6 inches x 11 inches 15 2 centimeters x 27 9 centimeters Maximum step height 13 5 inches 34 3 centimeters Drive type Belt alternator Accessory Tray Optional Bullhorns Optional Color Gray Silver ASSEMBLED DIMENSIONS Length 48 inches 122 centimeters Width 32 inches 81 2 centimeters Height 64 inches 162 6 centimeters Weight 155 pounds 70 3 kilograms SHIPPING DIMENSIONS Length 52 inches 132 centimeters Width 37 inches 94 centimeters
27. ne toward a peak and then gradually decline CASCADES is a two peak workout in which intensity levels gradually incline and 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 FOOT HILLS is a rolling hill workout with low intensity levels 4 2 USING THE WORKOUTS Different stairclimber workouts require different setup steps See the chart on the following page titled Life Fitness Stairclimber Workout Set up Steps for a quick glance at the steps for setting up any individual workout This section provides details on the steps themselves Note A new Life Fitness stairclimber may emit a slight smell during the first few hours of operation as the load resistor heats up for the first time If the smell persists contact customer service TO BEGIN ANY WORKOUT With optional networking kit installed 93S only press START or simply step on the pedals to activate the console The MESSAGE CENTER displays the prompt SELECT WORKOUT USING ARROW KEYS OR ENTER ID USING ENTER KEY Either select a workout as described below or log on to the networked exercise database and then select a workout To log onto the network use the ARROW KEYS to scroll in the user ID number Without networking press START or simply step on the pedals to activate the console The MESSAGE CENTER displays the prompt SELECT WORKOUT USING ARROW KEYS O
28. ness Iberia Telephone 34 93 672 4660 FAX 34 93 672 4670 7 SPECIFICATIONS 7 1 93S STAIRCLIMBER SPECIFICATIONS Designed use Heavy Commercial Maximum user weight 350 pounds 159 kilograms Minimum user weight 100 pounds 45 3 kilograms CONSOLE Displays MESSAGE CENTER with heart rate floors climbed floors per minute level time calories calories per hour when enabled Watts when enabled and Mets when enabled WORKOUT PROFILE Summaries Total elapsed time of workout total calories burned total floors climbed Character size 0 54 inches Workouts Quick Start Fat Burn Cardio Manual Random Hill Heart Rate Hill Heart Rate Interval Extreme Heart Rate Around the World Kilimanjaro Interval Cascades Speed Training Foothills Watts when enabled Mets when enabled Heart rate monitor Polar telemetry heart rate monitoring system Polar heart rate chest strap optional Intensity levels 20 Stepping speed range 2 13 floors per minute Step pedal size 6 inches x 11 inches 15 2 centimeters x 27 9 centimeters Maximum step height 13 5 inches 34 3 centimeters Drive type Belt alternator Accessory Tray Standard Bullhorns Standard Color Gray Silver ASSEMBLED DIMENSIONS Length 48 inches 122 centimeters Width 32 inches 81 2 centimeters Height 64 inches 162 6 centimeters Weight 165 pounds 75 kilograms SHIPPING DIMENSIONS Length 52 i
29. number of calories burned per hour DISABLE during the workout WATTS PROGRAM DISABLED If this option is enabled the Watts workout becomes ENABLE ENABLED an available workout on the stairclimber DISABLE METS PROGRAM DISABLED If this option is enabled the Mets workout becomes ENABLE ENABLED an available workout on the stairclimber DISABLE 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 Applies to units programmed to perform measurements in English system Applies to units programmed to perform measurements in Metric system OPTIONAL SETTINGS 29 USER LANGUAGE SELECT If enabled this option allows users to select the language by which to interact with the unit dur ing a workout To use the option enable User Language Select see below Begin pedalling The console will display the message SELECT LANGUAGE USING ARROW KEYS The user can select from a list of available languages using any of the arrow keys Press enter when the desired language appears to select that language A workout can now be started using the selected language Selecting a language is not necessary to begin a workout Simply press the Quick Start key to start a workout or any of the program keys to begin workout pro gramming using the default language The user may select from the followin
30. o a new heart rate goal until the user reaches the current goal Warm up 65 HRmax HEART RATE INTERVAL Workout Profile 80 HRmax Hill Hill Valley Valley Valley Hill 65 HRmax 80 HRmax 65 HRmax 80 HRmax 117 BPM 117 BPM 117 BPM User Example 80 40 year old 144 recommended BPM percent of theoretical maximum HR max 144 BPM 144 BPM 144 BPM 117 BPM 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 EXTREME HEART RATETM WORKOUT 93S ONLY 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 possi ble The effect is similar to that of running sprints The user must wear a chest strap or grip the LifepulseTM 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
31. ole lights up and displays SELECT WORKOUT USING ARROW KEYS OR PRESS QUICK START If no key is pressed the console shuts down again NOTE The stairclimber s AutoStart feature activates the console when the user stands on the pedals and begins stepping B ENTER Press this key after entering each value such as weight or workout time when prompted by console display messages C ARROW keys Use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to change workout parameters displayed on the console such as length of workout weight age target heart rate and intensity level On the 93S model pressing these keys during a FAT BURN CARDIO HEART RATE HILL HEART RATE INTERVAL or EXTREME HEART RATE workout increases or decreases the target heart rate D QUICK START Press this key to begin a manual workout immediately without having to select a workout Once the workout is in progress use the ARROW KEYS to change the intensity level or workout duration as desired E PAUSE Press this key to pause a workout in progress Press it again and resume climbing to continue the workout The workout can be paused for a maximum duration of 60 seconds During that time it is possible to step off and back on without stopping the workout However after 60 seconds elapse the console automatically shuts down F CLEAR Press this key when programming a workout to clear incorrect data such as weight or age before pressing the ENTER key Pressing CLEAR during a workout st
32. ompletely on the floor Loosen the jam nut B with an open end 9 16 inch wrench and rotate the stabilizing foot A to lower it Verify that the stairclimber is stable and repeat the adjustment as necesarry until the unit no longer rocks Lock the adjustment by tightening the jam nut against the stabilizer bar A B HOW TO CHARGE THE BATTERY The Life Fitness stairclimber is powered by a rechargeable 6V battery Check the battery by pressing the START key or by stepping on the pedals If the battery is charged the console lights up making it possible to program a workout See section 4 titled The Workouts for detailed information on programming workouts If the display console does not light up the unit must be re charged To do so use the optional plug in charging unit The charger should be connected to the stairclimber for a minimum of eight hours to ensure a thorough charge The unit may be used while the battery is being charged Life Fitness recommends charging the unit overnight at least once per week to ensure a long life for the battery under the following conditions The stairclimber is operated consistently by users who weigh less than 120 pounds Workout durations are consistently less than 20 minutes Usage is less than two hours per day To recharge the stairclimber battery on domestic models first plug the charger s A AC power cord into an electrical outlet Then plug the charging cable into the stai
33. ops it immediately at which point the MESSAGE CENTER displays information about the work out such as total time elapsed total calories burned and total floors climbed Pressing CLEAR a second time causes the MESSAGE CENTER to prompt the user for a new work out setup G DISPLAY LOCK During a workout the MESSAGE CENTER alternately displays the number of CALORIES burned and the amount of TIME elapsed Pressing the DISPLAY LOCK key when the MESSAGE CENTER displays either statistic forces the MESSAGE CENTER to display that statistic continuously throughout the workout Pressing DISPLAY LOCK again allows the MESSAGE CENTER to resume toggling between both statistics H WORKOUTS PLUS 93S only Press this key to access additional workout options such as various predetermined workout profiles and the ability to set goals based on different types of measurements See Section 4 titled The Workouts for details The following workouts may be accessed with this key WATTS INTERVAL METS CASCADES AROUND THE WORLD SPEED TRAINING KILIMANJARO FOOT HILLS I CHANGE WORKOUT 93S only Press this key to switch to another workout while a work out is in progress J COOL DOWN Workouts end automatically in a Cool Down mode which lowers the intensity level Press the COOL DOWN key at any desired point during a workout to go immediately into Cool Down mode In this phase of a workout the body begins to
34. pas sur le c t pendant le fonctionnement Maintenez la zone autour du produit Life Fitness exempte d obstructions y compris de murs et de meubles Veillez laisser au moins 30 cm d espace autour du Life Fitness stairclimber Proc dez avec pr caution lors du montage ou du d montage du Life Fitness stairclimber N utilisez jamais cet appareil en vous tournant vers l arri re Un panneau de s curit de l American Society for Testing and Materials ASTM a t livr avec le marchepied d exercice Life Fitness Il doit tre plac dans un endroit visible proche de l appareil CONSERVEZ CES INSTRUCTIONS POUR USAGE ULT RIEUR 6 7 1 2 SETUP Read the entire Operation Manual before setting up the Life Fitness stairclimber WHERE TO PLACE THE LIFE FITNESS STAIRCLIMBER Following all safety instructions in Section 1 1 move the stairclimber to the location in which it will be used See Section 7 titled Specifications for the dimensions of the footprint Allow a dis tance of 8 inches or 21 centimeters between the stairclimber and other units on either side Allow a distance of 3 feet or 1 meter from the rear of the stairclimber to any object or surface HOW TO STABILIZE THE STAIRCLIMBER After placing the stairclimber in position check the unit s stability by attempting to rock it in all directions Any slight rocking indicates that the unit must be leveled Determine which foot is not resting c
35. rcent of the theoretical maximum CARDIO available on 93S also available on 90S if telemetry option is installed is a higher inten sity workout for more fit users emphasizing cardiovascular benefits and maximum fat burning The user must wear a heart rate chest strap The workout automatically adjusts the intensity level based on the actual heart rate to maintain the rate at 80 percent of the theoretical maximum HILL is an interval training workout combining hills and valleys of different intensity levels which is proven to provide effective time efficient cardiovascular results RANDOM is an interval training workout of constantly changing intensity levels that occur in no regular pattern or progression to challenge the user MANUAL is a workout in which the intensity level does not change automatically HEART RATE HILL 93S only takes the user through three different hills based on the target heart rate The user wears a heart rate chest strap or grasps the LifepulseTM sensors continuously HEART RATE INTERVAL 93S only alternates between a hill and a valley based on the target heart rate The user wears a heart rate chest strap or grasps the LifepulseTM sensors continuously EXTREME HEART RATE 93S only is an intense workout for more experienced users It is designed to get the heart rate up and down as quickly as possible The user wears a heart rate chest strap or grasps the LifepulseTM sensors continuously
36. rclimber jack which is located at the front of the unit near the floor To recharge the stairclimber battery on international models first plug the AC power cord C into the charger B Next plug the power cord into an electrical outlet Then plug the charging cable into the stairclimber jack which is located at the front of the unit near the floor A B C 8 9 The plug must be inserted into an electrical outlet that has been properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances If the console display does not light up after the proper charging procedure is followed call Customer Support Services FITNESS NETWORKING The Life Fitness stairclimber 93S model may be connected via CSAFE protocol to a network such as the FitLinxxTM interactive fitness network This service provides workout monitoring and customization through a link to a remote database The user logs into the network at the console and the database then uploads the user s personalized workout When a workout is completed the console uploads workout statistics to the database for progress tracking See Section 4 2 titled Using the Workouts for information on logging onto a network This service requires a special add on kit to be installed with the stairclimber In addition to providing the network connection this kit enables the stairclimber to power third party equipment for use with a service such as the Cardio Theater en
37. re on the chest strap See Section 3 2 titled Heart Rate Monitoring for details The electrodes must remain wet to pick up and trans mit accurate heart rate readings Make sure the electrodes are flat against the skin Wash the belt transmitter regularly with mild soap and water Make sure the chest strap transmitter is within three feet 91 centimeters of the heart rate receiver 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 4 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 elevate heart rate readings Possible sources include Television sets and or antennas cell phones computers cars high voltage power lines and motor driven exercise equipment Another heart rate transmitter within three feet or one meter may also cause abnormal heart rate readings Follow the schedule below to ensure proper operation of the product ITEM WEEKLY MONTHLY BI ANNUALLY ANNUALLY Display Console C I Console Mounting Bolts I Accessory Tray C I Frame C I Plastic Covers C I KEY C Clean I Inspect 6 4 HOW TO OBTAIN PRODUCT SERVICE 1 Verify the symptom and review the operating instructions Th
38. remove lactic acid and other accumulated by products of exercise which build up in muscles during a workout and contribute to muscle soreness The console automatically adjusts each workout s Cool Down level according to the individual user s performance Each time the user presses the COOL DOWN key the Cool Down duration shortens by one minute K WORKOUT PROFILE WINDOW This window displays shapes made of columns of lights that represent the levels of intensity in a workout in progress The height of the column is proportional to the level of the intensity During a FAT BURN available on 93S also available on 90S if telemetry option is installed CARDIO available on 93S also available on 90S if telemetry option is installed HEART RATE HILL 93S only HEART RATE INTERVAL 93S only or EXTREME HEART RATE 93S only workout which requires the use of the a Polar heart rate chest strap the WORKOUT PROFILE window displays a 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 USE TELEMETRY STRAP If the console does not receive the signal within three minutes the workout automatically is converted to a MANUAL workout Profiles are not available for FAT BURN CARDIO HEART RATE HILL HEART RATE INTERVAL or EXTREME HEART RATE In these workouts the level is based on the heart rate Therefore the profile cannot be displayed 12 1
39. rk of the Integrated Fitness Corp Any use of these trademarks without the express written consent of Life Fitness or the corresponding companies is forbidden This Operation Manual describes the functions of the following products Life Fitness stairclimber 93S 90S See Section 7 titled Specifications page in this manual for product specific features Statement of Purpose The Life Fitness stairclimber is an exercise machine that simulates the movements of walking up stairs at various speeds CAUTION Life Fitness STRONGLY recommends seeing a physician for a com plete medical exam before undertaking an exercise program particularly if the user has a family history of high blood pressure or heart disease is over the age of 45 smokes has high cholesterol is obese or has not exercised regularly in the past year If at any time while exercising the user experiences faintness dizziness pain or shortness of breath he or she must stop immediately MISE EN GARDE Life Fitness conseille VIVEMENT de consulter un m decin pour subir un examen m dical complet avant de commencer tout programme d exerci ce 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 Si pendant l utilisation de l appareil l utilisateur ressent un malaise des
40. rm a task The workout automatically alters the intensity level to main tain the appropriate rate of effort For information on enabling this workout see Section 5 titled Optional Settings SIX PRE SET WORKOUTS 93S ONLY AROUND THE WORLD KILIMANJARO INTERVAL CASCADES SPEED TRAINING and FOOT HILLS 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 KILIMANJARO is a Hill workout in which the intensity levels gradually incline toward one ulti mate peak and then gradually decline INTERVAL is a Hill workout in which intensity levels rise 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 incline and 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 FOOT HILLS is a rolling hill workout with low intensity levels 27 4 4 USING THE LIFE FITNESS STAIRCLIMBER STAIRCLIMBER MOTION The Life Fitness stairclimber permits a maximum stepping height of 13 5 inches or 34 3 centimeters The unit features independent stepping action which means that the pedals move independently of each other Benefits of this feature include Pull push hip and knee action which simula
41. s ENTER Enter weight Enter time Select intensity level Begin workout INTERVAL 93S only Press WORKOUTS PLUS repeatedly until INTERVAL appears press ENTER Enter weight Enter time Select intensity level Begin workout CASCADES 93S only Press WORKOUTS PLUS repeatedly until CASCADES appears press ENTER Enter weight Enter time Select intensity level Begin workout SPEED TRAINING 93S only Press WORKOUTS PLUS repeatedly until SPEED TRAINING appears press ENTER Enter weight Enter time Select intensity level Begin workout FOOT HILLS 93S only Press WORKOUTS PLUS repeatedly until FOOT HILLS appears press ENTER Enter weight Enter time Select intensity level Begin workout This workout requires the user to wear the Polar heart rate chest strap 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 A 20 year old user s THR is 160 so the equation would be 220 20 80 160 A 20 year old user s THR is 160 so the equation would be 220 20 80 160 LIFE FITNESS STAIRCLIMBER WORKOUT SETUP STEPS 20 ENTERING WEIGHT When prompted by the MESSAGE CENTER to enter weight use the ARROW KEYS to increase or decrease the displayed weight to the correct value and press ENTER Stairclimber workouts calculate the number of calories burned based
42. tertainment system or the BroadcastVisionTM entertainment system Contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services to purchase the kit See Section 6 4 titled How to Obtain Product Service The network ports that connect the stairclimber to this service are located on the back of the stairclimber console and are enclosed by a removable cover Any use of these ports for other than their intended purpose could void the product warranty Location Voltage Frequency Current Hz AMPs United Kingdom 230 50 1 Federal Republic 230 50 1 of Germany France Netherlands Italy Chile Belgium Korea Argentina Spain Latin America 110 220 60 1 Japan 200 50 60 1 Australia 240 50 1 U S Canada 120 60 1 2 THE DISPLAY CONSOLE 2 1 DISPLAY CONSOLE OVERVIEW The computerized display console on the stairclimber allows the user to tailor a workout to per sonal 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 10 The 90S console display The 93S console display 11 2 2 DISPLAY CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS The functions for the keys and display windows on the stairclimber console are listed and described in this section 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 cons
43. tes actual stair climbing Development of greater muscular strength and endurance Optimal muscular development for the right leg and left leg individually Better cardiovascular exercise POSTURE DURING WORKOUTS Begin stepping at a comfortable pace taking either full or short steps and keeping the back straight Hold the handrails or the bullhorns on the 93S for stability and balance only It should be noted that using the handrails for support can offload weight and cause the Life Fitness stairclimber console to give inaccurate readings of calories burned BRAKING RESISTANCE The Life Fitness stairclimber features speed dependent braking resistance During a workout the computer monitors the user s step rate and maintains it at the rate that corresponds to the selected intensity level If the user s speed exceeds the corresponding rate the computer increases the resistance to lower the user s speed If the user s step rate is slower the computer decreases the resistance to enable the user to increase speed 5 OPTIONAL SETTINGS 5 1 ENTERING AND USING THE OPTIONAL SETTINGS FEATURE Fitness club managers and other authorized personnel can use the Optional Settings feature to change default settings or to enable or disable certain programs or displays on the console To enter the Optional Settings while the unit is on hold down the UP ARROW key and press CLEAR twice The MESSAGE CENTER displays a program version nu
44. the age of the user and the type of workout The user accepts or adjusts the rate when set ting up the workout During the workout itself the workout reads the heart rate which is transmitted via the chest strap and it uses this data to adjust the resistance Manually raising the rate increases the intensity of the cardiovascular exercise SWITCHING WORKOUTS ON THE FLY 93S ONLY It is possible during a workout to switch to another workout After a switch the console retains all the progress information about the workout since its beginning To change workouts on the fly press the CHANGE WORKOUT key Then using the ARROW KEYS scroll through the workout options dis played by the MESSAGE CENTER When the desired workout appears press ENTER PAUSING WORKOUTS To pause a workout in progress press the PAUSE key or simply stop climbing Press the PAUSE key again and resume climbing to continue the workout The workout can be paused for a duration of 60 seconds During that time it is possible to step off and back on without stopping the workout If the workout is not resumed in 60 seconds the console automatically shuts down 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 tar
45. 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 AVAILABLE ON 93S ALSO AVAILABLE ON 90S IF TELEMETRY OPTION IS INSTALLED The CARDIO workout is virtually identical to FAT BURN however the target heart rate is calculated at 80 percent of the theoretical maximum The higher target promotes cardiovascular improvement by placing a heavier workload on the heart muscle The user wears a chest strap 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 Defined by the American College of Sports Medicine s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription as equal to 220 minus an individual s age Target Heart Rate THR is a percentage of the theoretical maximum For example a 40 year old user s THR for the FAT BURN workout is 117 This workout targets 65 percent of the maximum so the equation would be 220 40 65 117 A 20 year old user s THR is 130 so the
46. uage Select 6 Service and Technical Data 30 6 1 Preventative Maintenance Tips 30 6 2 Inspecting and Cleaning the Stairclimber 31 6 3 Troubleshooting the Polar Heart Rate Chest Strap 31 6 3 Heart Rate Reading is Erratic or Absent Entirely Heart Rate Reading is Erratic or Extremely High 6 4 How to Obtain Product Service 32 7 Specifications 33 7 1 93S Stairclimber Specifications 33 7 2 90S Stairclimber Specifications 34 2004 Life Fitness a division of Brunswick Corporation All rights reserved Life Fitness and Zone Training are registered trade marks of Brunswick Corporation Zone Training Heart Rate Hill Heart Rate Interval and Extreme Heart Rate are trademarks of Brunswick Corporation Polar is a registered trademark of Polar Electro Inc FitLinxx is a registered tradema
47. vel Begin workout RANDOM Select RANDOM Enter weight Enter time Enter intensity level Begin workout MANUAL Select MANUAL Enter weight Enter time Enter intensity level Begin workout FAT BURN available on 93S also available on 90S if telemetry option is installed Select FAT BURN Enter weight Enter time Enter age Accept THR Begin workout CARDIO available on 93S also available on 90S if telemetry option is installed Select CARDIO Enter weight Enter time Enter age Accept THR Begin workout HEART RATE HILL 93S only Select HEART RATE HILL Enter weight Enter time Enter age Accept THR Begin workout HEART RATE INTERVAL 93S only Select HEART RATE INTERVAL Enter weight Enter time Enter age Accept THR Begin workout EXTREME HEART RATE 93S only Select EXTREME HEART RATE Enter weight Enter time Enter age Accept THR Begin workout WATTS if enabled Press WORKOUTS PLUS repeatedly until WATTS appears press ENTER Enter weight Enter time Enter Watts goal value Begin workout METS if enabled Press WORKOUTS PLUS repeatedly until WATTS appears press ENTER Enter weight Enter time Enter Mets goal value Begin workout AROUND THE WORLD 93S only Press WORKOUTS PLUS repeatedly until COAST TO COAST appears press ENTER Enter weight Enter time Select intensity level Begin workout KILIMANJARO 93S only Press WORKOUTS PLUS repeatedly until KILIMANJARO appears pres
48. vertiges des douleurs ou des difficult s respirer il doit cesser imm diatement 4 5 1 GETTING STARTED 1 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY WARNING The safety of the product can be maintained only if it is examined regularly for damage and wear See Preventative Maintenance section for details Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual Do not use attach ments that have not been recommended by the manufacturer If the Life Fitness stairclimber has been dropped damaged or partially immersed in water contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services and do not use the unit Be very careful not to allow other people to interfere in any way with the user or equipment while their exercise routine is in progress Always follow the console instructions for proper operation Close supervision is necessary when used near children invalids or disabled persons Do not use the Life Fitness stairclimber outdoors near swimming pools or in areas of high humidity Never insert objects into any opening of the product 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 Never place liquids of any type directly on the unit except in an accessory tray or holder Containers with lids are recommended Wear shoes with rubber or high traction so
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