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Schwinn 231 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 131/251 EXERCISE BIKE OWNER'S MANUAL 131 Upright 231 Recumbent...
  • Page 2 CONGRATULATIONS! Thank you for making the Schwinn ® 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. This Schwinn @ bike should...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ImportantSafety Instructions..........4 Safety Warning Labels............5 Features .................... Operation ................... How to use the Schwinn ® exercise bike ......Hew to use the Schwinn ® exercise bike computer ..12 Maintenance ..................Moving your Schwinn ® exercise bike ......30 Leveling your Schwinn ® exercise bike ......

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS The following definition applies to the word "Warning" found throughout this manual: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. PRIOR TO USING THiS EQUIPMENT, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS: 1.

  • Page 5: Safety Warning Labels

    SAFETY WARNING LABELS BEFORE USINGYOURPRODUCT: T he following safety warnings are located in site-specific areas on the Schwinn Exercise Bike Model 131 and 231. Please read all safety precautions and warning informationprior to using your product. Be sure to replace any warning label if damaged, illegible or missing, if you do not have, or cannot find, or need to replace a warning label, please call 1-800-864-1270 to obtain a new label.
  • Page 8 THE REVOLUTIONARY SCHWINN ® BiOFIT COMFORT SYSTEM The unique and revolutionary Schwinn ® BioFit Comfort System is designed specifically to ensure that each point of contact and user-interface with the bike provides the user with proper ergenomic and hie-mechanical positioning, superior comfort, the ultimate in functionality, and is fully cus- temizable to fit each user's unique and specific needs.

  • Page 9: Features

    16 levels of resistance will keep you motivated and help you achieve your fitness goals Grip heart rate for monitoring your workouts The Schwinn ® BioFit recumbent frame is a user- friendly design that enables you to easily get on and off the bike without having to step over a high seat rail.

  • Page 10: Operation

    HOWTO USETHE SCHWINN ® EXERCISE BiKE m Seat adjustment Proper seat adjustment helps ensure maximum exercise efficiency and com- fort, while reducing the risk of injury. 1. Place one pedal in the forward position and center the ball of your foot over the center of the pedal.
  • Page 11 mConsole Adjustment The u pright and recumbent bikes both f eature atilt-adjustable console that enables you tocustomize your own viewing angle. To adjust theconsole tiltposition, loosen the knob, move t he console toone ofthe three a vailable tiltpositions and re-tighten. mResistance adjustment Using t heconsole, you have c ontrol over thelevels o fresistance integrat-...

  • Page 12: Hew To Use The Schwinn ® Exercise Bike Computer

    HOWTO USETHE SCHWINN ® EXERCISE BiKE COMPUTER Using the Computer Your Schwinn @ bike is equipped with a versatile computer console which includes: Quick Start 1 Manual program 10 profile programs 3 Heart Rate Control programs 2 Custom user-defined programs...
  • Page 13 Computer Features == LCD [)isplay The large LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screen located in the center of the console is your information center. This display is divided into sections that provide information about your workout and any preset information you may have input into the computer.
  • Page 14 USINGTHE 131/231 COMPUTER LCD Display Descriptions TiME Displays the workout TIM E. The TIM E will count down from TIME you entered when beginning the program and shows theTIME remaining for your workout. iNTERVALTiME Displays the INTERVALTIME. The INTER\/ALTIME will count down showing theTIME...
  • Page 15 Gdp Heart Rate This Schwinn ® bike is equipped with grip heart rate sensors located on the handlebars. You must contact these sensors with both hands so the computer can detect your pulse. The computer uses information detected by the grip heart rate sensors for many of the software features.
  • Page 16 SOFTWARE FEATURES Quick Start: This is a "one-touch" way of starting the Manual Program. 1 Manual Program: You manually adjust the resistance level during your workout to make the pro- gram easier or more challenging. 10 Profile programs: The computer offers a variety of fun and exciting profile programs to keep you motivated and on track to achieving your fitness goals: Profile Program 1 Ride in the Park...
  • Page 17 2 Custom User=defined Programs These programs enable you to set up, store into memory and then work out in 2 different course profiles that you customize. TimeTrial This program enables you to work out against a "pacer" to determine how long it takes you to cover a preset distance.
  • Page 18 Calode Goal: The Calorie Goal feature lets you select an amount of Calories you would like to burn during your workout. When selecting "CALORIE GOAl", use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the amount of Calories you wish to "burn" from 10 to 990. Each increment will change the Calories by 10.
  • Page 19 rate. When both of these situations occur, then the console will perform the Recovery Test. The console will show "01:00 STOP" and the time will begin to count down. Stop exercising but continue to grip the heart rate sensors. After 5 seconds, the display will show "00:55 RELAX"...
  • Page 20 your workout. The display will show "PRESS RESULT OR PRESS START". Then if you press the RESULTS button the computer will show your workout results and end the program, or if you press START / PAUSE the computer will resume the program where you left off. In Results Mode the console will display: "GREAT JOB"...
  • Page 21 mis-readings and interference. You may, from time to time find inconsistencies with the heart rate display on your display console. There are many external factors that can affect the heart rate display. Some factors that influence the reliability of the heart rate signal include the environment where the equipment is used and even...
  • Page 22 CONSOLE OPERATION m Console Operation - Quick Start QUICK START: Press QUICK START to take you immediately to the Manual program. Resistance level will be Level 1. Time will start from 00:00 and count up. Changing Levels: You can increase or decrease the resistance level by pressing the UP or DOWN buttons at any time.
  • Page 23 Chang_g Levels: You can increase or decrease the resistance level by pressing the UP or DOWN buttons at any time. To STOP or PAUSE the program: Press the START / PAUSE button to stop or pause your workout. The display will show "PRESS RESULT OR PRESS START': Then if you press the RESULTS button the computer will show your workout results and end the program, or if you press START / PAUSE the computer will resume the program where you left off.
  • Page 24 Select Program: Press any button to power up the console and "ENTER PROGRM" appears in the alphanumeric display. To access the heart rate con- trol programs, scroll through the display by using the UP or DOWN buttons until you reach "H R C" then press ENTER. Enter_AgeL: You will then be prompted in the alphanumeric display to "ENTER AGE".
  • Page 25 Changing Levels: You can only increase or decrease the resistance level by pressing the UP or DOWN buttons when in the first interval column which is the "warm-up column'[ This enables you to set your starting warm-up level. A longer warm-up at lower resistance can burn more Calories than a shorter warm-up at higher resistance.
  • Page 26 Start: You will then be prompted in the alphanumeric display to "PRESS START". Depending on your choice when entering "CUSTOM PROGS", "CUSTOM 01" or "CUSTOM 02" will display confirming your selection. You can now begin exercising, set up, or change your custom program. To set up a custom program: You can set up your custom program...
  • Page 27 Changi_ng Levels: You can increase or decrease the resistance level by pressing the UP or DOWN buttons at any time. Changing levels in this program is like changing gears on a bike. To increase or decrease your speed use the UP and DOWN buttons. END OF PROGRAM: The program ends when you complete your preset distance.
  • Page 28 another person's score. This is because the test protocol only "estimates" your "Maximum Heart Rate." ***Please note: The FitnessTest program is a special program that requires un-interrupted exercise. After the initial FitnessTest program set-up, certain button functions become inoperative after starting the program: UP or DOWN buttons START / PAUSE button RESULTS button...
  • Page 29 Changing Levels: You can increase or decrease the resistance level by pressing the UP or DOWN buttons at any time. To STOP or PAUSE the program: Press the START / PAUSE button to pause your workout. The display will show "PRESS RESULT OR PRESS START".

  • Page 30: Maintenance

    Inspect the bike before each use. Replace all parts at the first sign of wear or damage. Call your authorized Schwinn ® Fitness products distributor if you have any questions on the proper use or maintenance of this equipment or contact Nautilus, Inc.

  • Page 31: Fitness Guidelines

    FITNESS GUiDELiNES Exercise and Health It is not a secret that lack of exercise is increasingly becoming a major health issue. Obesity is on the rise, and being overweight can contribute to an increased risk in heart attack, diabetes, high blood pressure and other life threatening illnesses. Most people de not get enough activity during the day to make up for the time they spend at their desks, driving their cars or sitting in front of their televisions.

  • Page 32: Steps To Getting Started

    STEPS TO GETTING STARTED Once you have made the commitment to start exercising at home, here are some suggestions that may help you stay motivated. The first step is the most difficult. Any new habit is difficult to establish at first, but it can be done.

  • Page 33: Components Of Fitness

    For example, you might try using your Schwinn® exercise bicycle for a sched- uled, moderate level workout for 20 - 30 minutes on Monday, Wednesday,...

  • Page 34: Flexibility

    We have learned through a variety of studies that those individuals who just train aerobically (without strength training) do maintain their cardiovascular endurance over the years, but they generally lose lean muscle mass as they get older. However, those individuals who combine strength training and cardiovascular training can maintain their lean body mass as they get older.

  • Page 35: Nutrition

    NUTRiTiON Of course, every good health and fitness program will also include a good nutrition component. Good nutrition is likely the most important factor in maintaining ideal body weight and managing weight loss. There are a variety of schools of thought regarding which nutrition program, diet or eating plan is best.

  • Page 36: Monitoring Your Intensity

    MONiTORiNG YOUR iNTENSiTY When you are doing cardiovascular workouts, it is important that you work at the appropriate intensities when you are first starting out. It is also impor- tant that you workout at a variety of intensities after you have built a fitness base.
  • Page 37 shown the best way to do this is not to establish heart rate numbers based upon age, but rather based upon how you feel. The following chart will allow you to log your heart rate numbers based upon how you feel when working out. Simply log the heart rate numbers you find when you feel you are working at each of the specific intensities.

  • Page 38: Beating The Dropout Odds

    BEATING THE DROPOUT ODDS The Surgeon General's Report on Physical Activity and Health summarizes a few main points: Regular physical activity offers substantial improvements in health and well-being for a majority of Americans. If you exercise regularly, you'll reduce your risk of heart attack, cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure, osteoporosis and even the common cold.

  • Page 39: Suggested Readings

    so that you keep your interest high and your boredom low. The bottom line is you must be creative and innovative to keep up your fitness program. With some imagination and planning, it is easy to do. Exercise is one of life's joys. It energizes you, helps you look and feel better and puts you on the road to better health.

  • Page 41: Workout Log

    SCHWINN ® EXERCISE BiKE WORKOUT Keeping a log of your workouts is a good way to track your progress toward your goals and is an excellent visual indicator of your increased level of physical fitness. A workout log is also an outstanding tool to help keep you...

  • Page 42: Schwinn ® Fitness Limited Warranty

    SCHWINN ® FITNESS INC. LIMITED WARRANTY FOR EXERCISE PRODUCTS All Schwinn ® exercise products are warranted to the retail purchaser to be free from defects in materials and workmanship. Warranty coverage valid to the original purchaser only and proof of purchase will be required. Any product sold or placed in an application...

  • Page 43: Contact Information

    iMPORTANT CONTACT NUMBERS Ifyou need assistance, please have both the serial number of your machine and the date of purchase available when you contact the appropriate NautiNs office listed below. WO_L#W_#E CUSTOIII_E_ S E_WCE: INTERNATIONAL OFFICE • NORTH AMERICAOFFICE NautilusInternationalS.A. Nautilus,Inc.

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