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  • Page 1 TRAINING MANUAL...
  • Page 2 ALL OTHER ASIA PACIFIC COUNTRIES AND Statements of purpose DISTRIBUTOR BUSINESS ASIA PACIFIC* The Life Fitness LifeCycle GX exercise bike is Germany and Switzerland Life Fitness Europe Room 2610, Miramar Tower, 132 Nathan Road, a machine that simulates the movements of...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS LIFECYCLE ® GX GETTING STARTED Important safety instructions LIFECYCLE GX POSITION AND SETUP Seat height Saddle forward and back position Handlebar height Handlebar forward and back position Pedal strap adjustments and SPD usage Resistance control/brake lever Optional console display...
  • Page 4 Containers with lids are • • WARNING: Always install the product on a stable floor and Do not dismount the LifeCycle GX exercise bike until the recommended. properly level the unit. pedals and the flywheel are at a complete stop. Spinning •...
  • Page 5: Lifecycle Gx Position And Setup

    LIFECYCLE GX POSITION AND SETUP © 2014 Life Fitness...
  • Page 6: Seat Height

    • WARNING: Do not lift the seat or handlebar height adjustment beyond the “STOP” mark Ask the user to pedal backwards; there should be no excessive rocking of the hips and locking of the knees. © 2014 Life Fitness...
  • Page 7: Handlebar Forward And Back Position

    (see pages 22-23 for body and hand position overview). Their arms should be at approximately right angles. If tension is felt, slide the handlebar a little closer into the body. © 2014 Life Fitness...
  • Page 8: Optional Console Display

    Correct setup of the console will ensure the user has will allow the instructor to implement new and innovative accurate feedback and a positive experience. classes. Current brands supporting the LifeCycle GX are: DISPLAY 2 Pedal to wake OK and LOGO:...
  • Page 9: Navigating The User Mode

    SHOW VERSION SHOW VERSION CALIBRATION CALIBRATION MPH MAX MPH MAX MPH AVG MPH AVG MPH MAX MPH MAX MPH AVG MPH AVG MPH MAX MPH MAX MPH AVG MPH AVG © 2014 Life Fitness...
  • Page 10: Instructing Skills

    INSTRUCTING SKILLS © 2014 Life Fitness...
  • Page 11: Correct Cycling Technique

    Push the knee to the handlebars when rolling over the ankle must rotate, therefore speeding up each at the top of the pedal stroke revolution. • Scrape the pedal at the bottom HIGH CADENCE LOW CADENCE © 2014 Life Fitness...
  • Page 12: Teaching Cues

    Relax upper body, let legs do the work Don’t just push down Keep pedal stroke fluid and focus on technique Don’t do above 95rpm Keep cadence below 95rpm Don’t point toes Keep heel down pushing through the pedal stroke © 2014 Life Fitness...
  • Page 13: Training Information

    2mins easy spinning before main set 60-65% By using the LifeCycle GX console in combination with a breathing must always be considered and within the hour to ensure energy levels are kept up...
  • Page 14 1 – VERY LIGHT 2 – FAIRLY LIGHT 3 – MODERATE 4 – SOMEWHAT HARD 5 – HARD 6 – HARD 7 – VERY HARD 8 – VERY HARD 9 – VERY HARD 10 – VERY, VERY HARD © 2014 Life Fitness...
  • Page 15: Lifecycle Gx Sample Workouts

    8mins easy spin 60-65% MHR, RPE 2, Position 1 • • 6mins easy spin 60-65% MHR, RPE 2, Position 1 5mins easy spin 60-65%MHR, RPE 2, Position 1 • 45secs 75-80% MHR, RPE 5, Position 3 © 2014 Life Fitness...
  • Page 16: Service And Technical Data

    ITEM WEEKLY MONTHLY BI-ANNUALLY reliability of Life Fitness and are one of the most rugged and trouble- Life Fitness representative. free pieces of exercise equipment on the market today. Commercial Life CONSOLE OVERLAYS Clean...
  • Page 17 YOUR PARTNER FOR SUCCESS 800.634.8637 lifefitness.com follow us © 2014 Life Fitness, a division of Brunswick Corporation. All rights reserved. Life Fitness and LifeCycle are a registered trademark of Brunswick Corporation. Printed in USA. PM-034-11 (12.11)

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