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  • Page 1 AIFII}VBIE®I AIFI[)VRIII ®EVOLUTIOI _ COMP...
  • Page 2 Airdyne ® ooooooe Airdyne ®Evolution_ Comp...
  • Page 3 ..• Dual Action Design Derivers a simultaneous, full body workout with the versatility of exercising your lower or upper body separately ..On-Board Computer Obtain immediate feedback regarding your fitness progress ..Built-in Transport Wheels Make it simple to move the bike across any fiat surface ...
  • Page 4 Airdynd_/Airdynd °_ Evolution Comp Bike a part of your exercise and fitness activities. For years to come, you'll be able to rely on Schwinn craftsmanship and durability as you pursue your personal fitness goals. The Airdyne/Evolution Comp Bike should enable...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Safeguards Safeguardsand Warnings ..............8 Bike Operation Seat Adjustment ..................9 Lower Body workout ................9 Lower and Upper Body Workout ............9 Upper Body Workout Only ..............9 Computer Operation Computer Operation ................1 0 initial Computer Setup ................1 1 Starting an Exercise ................
  • Page 6 Read the owners Manual and follow it carefully before using the exercise bicycle. Read all Warnings posted on the exercise bicycle. "Consult a physician prior to commencing an exercise program. If at any time, you feel faint or dizzy, or experience pain, stop and consult your physician.

  • Page 7: Seat Adjustment

    m Seat Adjustment Proper seat height ensures maximum exercise efficiency and comfort, while reducing the risk of injury. 1. Place one pedal in the down position, and center the ball of your foot over the center of the pedal. Your leg should be slightly bent atthe knee. (Fig.1) If you leg is too straight or your foot cannot touch Fig.

  • Page 8: Computer Operation

    m Computer Operation The Airdyne/Airdyne EVOComp computer iseasyto operate and provides you with importantfeedback during your exercise. Starting the computer is as easy as pressing the Start Button. While "exercising" the computer will display information relating to your exercise time, power output, approximate energy expended, and even your Heart Rate.

  • Page 9: Initial Computer Setup

    m Initial Computer Set Up Begin by installingthe batteries intothe back of the console. The display will show "AD4" (or "ADEV" for the EVOComp model) and "SET MILES..KM" This console can read either English units (Pounds Miles, and Miles per Hour) or Metric (Kilograms ,Kilometers, and Kilometers per Hour.) Use the %"...

  • Page 10: Time Set Mode

    m TiME SET Mode (allows youto pre=seta the amount of time youwish to exercise for) To activate the computer (turn on the display) you can either press any key, or you can begin pedaling. The display will show "ENTERTIME." You can use the "+"...

  • Page 11: Quick Start

    m Stopping the Exercise To end the exercise and proceed to Results Mode, press the START/STOP key. This The computer will also proceed to the Results Mode when the TiME has counted down to 00:00. m Quick Start To use the Quick Start Mode simply press the "START/STOP" key. The TiME (top display line) will count up from 00:00.

  • Page 12: Scan Function

    m Display SCAN Function The SCAN buttons will allow you to choose which information on each display line you wish to view, OR, you can select the SCAN mode (when the SCAN icon is displayed) and the display line information will automatically change (every five seconds.) For example, the Top Display Line shows TIME and distance (MILES or KM.) By...

  • Page 13: Other Features

    m Other Features m Default Settings In Home mode, the Default setting for TIME and WEIGHT will be the "last entered value." For example, if for your last workout, you entered a TIME of 21:00and a WEIGHTof 150pounds, the default settings for TIME and WEIGHTfor your next workout will be 21:00and 150 pounds.

  • Page 14: Intitial Computer Setup For Club Mode

    m Initial ComputerSet Upfor Club mode Begin by installingthe batteries intothe back of the console. The display will show "ADEV..SETMILES KM" This console can read either English (Poundsand Miles, and Miles per Hour) or Metric (Kilograms, Kilometers, and KM per Hour.) Use the "+" and "-" buttons to select either MILES (for English units) or "KM"...

  • Page 15: Maintenance

    The drive chain and betttension on your Airdyne bike have been factory adjusted. They should not require any immediate attention. If they need further adjustment at any point in time, contact your authorized Schwinn dealer. m Fanwheel alignment The fanwheet alignment on your Airdyne bike has been fac- tory adjusted.
  • Page 16 Or, who wants to ride a bike on busy city streets during rush hour in the heat of summer. It's much more comfortable to hop on your Schwinn home fitness equipment and exercise in the comfort and security of your air-conditioned room.
  • Page 17 Exercise is one of life's joys. It energizes-k gives you a sense of well-being accomplishment and it keeps you healthy and fit. There is great pleasure in being able to set goals, accept your own challenges and push yourself to a better life of health and fitness.
  • Page 18 Home Fitness Planning Worksheet Target date to begin exercise program: Times of day I can exercise: Time #1 Time #2 Time #3 Days of the week that are good for me to workout: Day #1 Day #2 Day #3 Activities I would like to experiment with: Activity #1 Activity #2 Activity #3...
  • Page 19 Over the last 25 years, ever since the introduction of Dr. Kenneth Cooper's book, Aero- bics, many individuals have focused on walking, running, cycling, swiming, and other types of aerobic activity as their only means of exercise. Unfortunately, this has led to many of these same people neglecting other key compo- nents of fitness;...
  • Page 20 Muscular Strength The new guidelines have added resistance training since the ACSM recognizes the increas- ing importance of maintaining strength as a health benefit as we get older. The rationale for the addition of strength training to the guidelines is a result of a ten year follow-up study on master runners (along with other studies).
  • Page 21 Keep inmind that the ACSM r ecommendations are guidelines for t he average person, not a champion athlete training forthe Olympic Games. An appropriate warm-up and cool-down, which would also i nclude flexibility exercises, also r ecommended. While many ofyou will n eed t otrain with more mileage and a tagreater intensity torace competitively,...
  • Page 22 •Include an exercise program that p rovides asleast 300 c alories ormore o factivity per d ay. This i sbest accomplished with exercise oflow intensity and long d uration. Many pieces of home fitness equipment give e stimates ofcalories burned while e xercising. Remember these are approximate...
  • Page 23 models audible feedback) as towhat your heart rate i swhile e xercising, and allows you tostay within your selected target heart rate z one. Inaddition toaerobic exercise, the ACSM r ecommends that healthy adults perform amini- mum of8to10 strength exercises involving the major muscle groups aminimum oftwo times...
  • Page 24 Varied training inall t hree o fthese zones will a dd t oincreased levels offitness and i mproved performance and a dd more energy toyour life. "Most training programs use acombination oftraining intensities toincrease performance capacity," according toJ.T. K earney, Ph.D., Senior Exercise Physiologist...
  • Page 25 So ifthe Surgeon General's findings are not c onvincing evidence enough tokeep most us exercising onaconsistent basis, what is? Scientists are finding that the process ofbeginning, increasing and ultimately sticking toan exercise program isacombination of t wo elements: finding the right incentives and b uilding a habit.
  • Page 26 4.Develop aconstructive attitude. Do not focus onwhat you are giving up toexercise regular basis, but o n what new options you'll have a fter you become fit. 5.Engage your body and mind. Connect on adeeper level, you'll be more l ikely tostay w ith your routine.
  • Page 27 Schwinn's liability hereunder is expressly limited to the replace- ment of goods not complying with this warranty or, at Schwinn's election, to the repay- ment of an amount equal to the purchase price of the exerciser product in question.
  • Page 28 Tbe f ollowing procedures will a pply: 1. S obwinn will r eplace any e xerciser frame tbat isstructurally defective witb a new frame orreplace tbe unit witb aunit ofequal orgreater value. Scbwinn isnot responsible for l abor cbarges inreplac- ing defective frames.
  • Page 29 IMPORTANT CONTACT NUMBERS If you need assistance, please have both the serial number of your machine and the date of purchase available when you contact the appropriate Nautilus office listed below. OFFBOES IIN THE UNITED STATES: IINTERNATIIONAL OFFICES: Fortechnical assistance and a list of distributors E-mail: cstech@nautilus.com in your area, please call orfax one of the following numbers.

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