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- Page 1 SMEXE_Elliptical_User’s_Guide_v1.1.qxd 8/25/2004 9:09 AM Page 1 SMEXE SMOOTH FITNESS | 800 BURTON BOULEVARD | DEFOREST, WI 53532 Phone 1-800-244-4192 Fax 1-608-842-1660 www.smoothfitness.com Elliptical User’s Guide Smooth Fitness. Rev. 1.1...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
SMEXE_Elliptical_User’s_Guide_v1.1.qxd 8/25/2004 9:09 AM Page 3 Table of Contents IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS ...........3 BEFORE YOU BEGIN . -
Page 4: Important Precautions
SMEXE_Elliptical_User’s_Guide_v1.1.qxd 8/25/2004 9:09 AM Page 4 Important Precautions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical product, basic precautions should always be followed. Read all instructions before using this exercise product. WARNING WARNING! To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electrical shock or injury to persons: •... -
Page 5: Limited Warranty
SMEXE_Elliptical_User’s_Guide_v1.1.qxd 8/25/2004 9:09 AM Page 5 OTHER SAFETY TIPS FOR YOUR ELLIPTICAL TRAINER Limited Warranty CAUTION FRAME • LIFETIME CAUTION! Horizon fitness warrants the frame against defects in workmanship and materials for the life- • If you experience chest pains, nausea, dizziness or shortness of breath, stop time of the original owner. -
Page 6: Monthly Log Sheet
SMEXE_Elliptical_User’s_Guide_v1.1.qxd 8/25/2004 9:09 AM Page 6 Monthly Log Sheet CAUTION CAUTION: BEFORE BEGINNING ANY EXERCISE PROGRAM, ALWAYS CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN. IF YOU EXPERIENCE CHEST PAINS, NAUSEA, DIZZINESS OR SHORTNESS OF BREATH, STOP EXERCIS- ING AND CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE CONTINUING. IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ BEFORE USE! ASSEMBLY CAUTION... - Page 7 SMEXE_Elliptical_User’s_Guide_v1.1.qxd 8/25/2004 9:09 AM Page 7 Before proceeding, find your elliptical trainer’s serial number and model name located under the Weekly Log Sheet console mast boot and enter it in the space provided below: SERIAL NUMBER AND MODEL NAME LOCATION: ENTER YOUR SERIAL NUMBER IN BOX BELOW: Refer to this number when calling for service, and also enter this serial number on your Warranty Card and in your own records.
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Page 8: Before You Begin
SMEXE_Elliptical_User’s_Guide_v1.1.qxd 8/25/2004 9:09 AM Page 8 KEEPING AN EXERCISE DIARY Before You Begin Photocopy the weekly and monthly log sheets on the following pages to make your personal exercise log book. As time goes by you’ll be able to look back with pride at the work you’ve done. As your fit- ness improves, you can look back and see how far you’ve come. -
Page 9: Assembly
SMEXE_Elliptical_User’s_Guide_v1.1.qxd 8/25/2004 9:09 AM Page 9 Achieving Your Fitness Goals Assembly An important step in developing a long term fitness program is to determine your goals. Is your pri- UNPACKING mary goal for exercising on your elliptical trainer to lose weight? Improve muscle? Burn Stress? Unpack the product where you will be using it. -
Page 10: Developing A Fitness Program
SMEXE_Elliptical_User’s_Guide_v1.1.qxd 8/25/2004 9:09 AM Page 10 HARDWARE Developing A Fitness Program STRETCH FIRST C) 12mm Bolt E) 8mm Set Screw Before using your Horizon Fitness product, it is best to take a few minutes doing a few gentle stretch- Quantity: 3 D) 15mm Bolt Quantity: 4 F) 17mm Nut... - Page 11 SMEXE_Elliptical_User’s_Guide_v1.1.qxd 8/25/2004 9:10 AM Page 11 ASSEMBLY STEPS Warm Up & Cool Down THE IMPORTANCE OF WARM UP AND COOL DOWN WARM UP The first 2 to 5 minutes of a workout should be devoted to warming up. The warm-up will limber your muscles and prepare them for more strenuous exercise.
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Page 12: Elliptical Operation & Adjustment
SMEXE_Elliptical_User’s_Guide_v1.1.qxd 8/25/2004 9:10 AM Page 12 Elliptical Operation & Adjustment Heart Rate Chart POWER TARGET HEART RATE ZONE Your programmable elliptical trainer is powered by a power supply. The power supply must be Your ‘Target Heart Rate Zone’ is a percentage of your maximum heart rate. Target Zones will vary for plugged into the power jack, which is located in the front of the machine near the front foot tube. -
Page 13: Monitoring Your Heart Rate
SMEXE_Elliptical_User’s_Guide_v1.1.qxd 8/25/2004 9:10 AM Page 13 MOVING Monitoring Your Heart Rate Your elliptical trainer has a pair of transport wheels built into the front of the frame. Carefully pick up the guide rails and roll the elliptical to the desired position. HEART RATE HANDLEBAR Place the palm of your hands directly on the heart rate handlebars. -
Page 14: Conditioning Guidelines
SMEXE_Elliptical_User’s_Guide_v1.1.qxd 8/25/2004 9:10 AM Page 14 Conditioning Guidelines CAUTION CAUTION! Our elliptical trainers are well built and heavy, weighing up to 200lbs.! Use care and IMPORTANT additional help if necessary when moving. Always consult your physician before beginning an exercise program. FOOT POSITIONING Your elliptical trainer has a variety of foot positions to offer a variance in your workout routine and to TIPS... -
Page 15: Console Features & Display
SMEXE_Elliptical_User’s_Guide_v1.1.qxd 8/25/2004 9:10 AM Page 15 WHAT KIND OF ROUTINE MAINTENANCE IS REQUIRED? Console Features & Display We use sealed bearings throughout our ellipticals so lubrication is not needed. The most important maintenance step is to simply wipe your perspiration off the entire trainer and guide rails after each use. -
Page 16: Common Product Questions
SMEXE_Elliptical_User’s_Guide_v1.1.qxd 8/25/2004 9:10 AM Page 16 TIME Common Product Questions Shown as Minutes:Seconds. View the time remaining or the time elapsed in your workout. ARE THE SOUNDS MY ELLIPTICAL TRAINER MAKES NORMAL? DISTANCE Our elliptical trainers are some of the quietest available because they use belt drives and friction free Shown as Miles. - Page 17 SMEXE_Elliptical_User’s_Guide_v1.1.qxd 8/25/2004 9:10 AM Page 17 RESISTANCE HEART RATE TROUBLESHOOTING YOU MAY EXPERIENCE AN ERRATIC READOUT UNDER THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: During a workout, the amount of resistance can be adjusted by pressing the plus ‘Up’ or ‘Down’ buttons or the quick resistance keys on the console. The •...
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Page 18: Troubleshooting & Maintenance Procedures
SMEXE_Elliptical_User’s_Guide_v1.1.qxd 8/25/2004 9:10 AM Page 18 CHOOSING A PROGRAM Troubleshooting & Maintenance Procedures With the program text scrolling, press the arrow keys to scroll through the different programs. Press enter to choose your desired program. Once you choose your program, you will see the resistance level scrolling across the screen. -
Page 19: Program Profiles
SMEXE_Elliptical_User’s_Guide_v1.1.qxd 8/25/2004 9:10 AM Page 19 USING YOUR CUSTOM USER 1 & 2 PROGRAMS Program Profiles Your Custom User 1 & 2 programs are designed to allow you to create your own programming, with the ability to save your program settings for future workouts. To use your Custom User 1 & 2 program, follow these instructions: P1 MANUAL Customized workouts, allowing the user to adjust resistance level to the user's preference. -
Page 20: Program Charts
6. The last 5 minutes of the program will be dedicated to a cool-down period. At this time, the program will gradually decrease the resistance level to give the user a smooth and easy cool down. Chest strap sold seperately and for use with SMEXE model only. CHEST STRAP TRANSMITTER PLACEMENT AND MOISTENING THE ELECTRODES... -
Page 21: Using Your Race Program
SMEXE_Elliptical_User’s_Guide_v1.1.qxd 8/25/2004 9:10 AM Page 21 P3 ROLLING USING YOUR RACE PROGRAM Your Race Program is designed to add motivation to a workout by allowing you to compete against a Time-based goal with 10 difficulty levels to choose from. All segments last 10 seconds. selected pacer. - Page 22 SMEXE_Elliptical_User’s_Guide_v1.1.qxd 8/25/2004 9:10 AM Page 22 P4 WEIGHT LOSS P5 TOUR Time-based goal with 10 difficulty levels to choose from. Distance-based program with 10 different difficulty levels to choose from. All segments last 10 seconds. Program segments Warm-up and cool-down last 5:00 minutes each and are included in program times. Resistance Warm Up Cool Down...