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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Fa i l u r e t o f o l l o w a n y o f t h e s e s a f e t y i n s t r u c t i o n s m a y r e s u l t i n i n j u ry o r
serious health problems.
Do not drop or insert any object into any opening
Do not use outdoors.
Keep children and pets away from your Group Exe r c i s e B i ke . A c h i l d ' s
c u r i o s i t y m a y r e s u l t i n i n j u ry . Do not allow children to use the Bike . T h e
machine is designed and intended for adults, not children.
Do not turn pedals by hand
Do not wear clothing that might catch on any parts of the Bike .
Make sure seat and handlebars are secure before each use.
Do not dismount the bike until the pedals are a complete STOP.
W arn bystanders to keep a safe distance. Do not allow anyone to touch the
b i ke w h i l e i t i s i n o p e r a t i o n .
CAUTION! If you experience chest pains, nausea, dizziness or shortness
o f b r e a t h , s t o p e xercising immediately and consult your physician brf o r e
continuing.
DETERMINING YOUR TARGET EXERCISE RATE
Each person has a pulse rate range (Target Zone) at which he or she gets
the most aerobic benefit. Exe r c i s i n g b e l o w t h a t r a n g e w i l l h a v e l i t t l e e f f e c t
in promoting fitness. Exercising at pulse rates above the Target Zone will
a d d a g r e a t d e a l o f e x t r a e f f o r t f o r v e ry l i t t l e e x t r a i m p r o v e m e n t i n f i t n e s s .
The optimal target pulse rate range is between 70% and 85% (note chart A)
of the maximal pulse rate an individual can reach at all-o u t e f f o r t . Your
approximate target pulse rate can be established with the formula shown
below. Remember that these values are for average individuals. Fo r d e t e r-
mining a more precise maximal pulse rate and target pulse rate
zone, contact your physician for an exe r c i s e s t r e s s t e s t .
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