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  • Page 1 elliPtical owner’s manual owner’s manual Pn 001-7076 rev a (05/11/07)
  • Page 2 CONGRATULATIONS! Thank you for making the Schwinn ® elliptical trainer 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Features ................... 10 Operation How to use the Schwinn ® elliptical trainer ...... 10 How to use the Schwinn ® elliptical trainer computer ..11 Maintenance ..................29 Moving your Schwinn ® elliptical trainer ......29 Leveling your Schwinn ® elliptical trainer ......29 Maintenance ..............29...

  • 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 12. The recommended minimum clearance required around each Elliptical machine for access to passage around and emergency dismount shall be stated. The minimum dimensions are to be 0.5m (19.7 inches) on each side of the Elliptical. 13. Keep the foot pedals clean and dry. 14.

  • Page 6: Safety Warning Labels

    USINg yOUR pRODUCT: The following warning label is located ® on the Schwinn Elliptical Trainer Model 431. please read all safety precautions and warning information prior 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 7 Affixed to the console mast just below the computer. location: Label 1 Serial Number (in this format) on under- side (refer to the Contact Information section for recording)
  • 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 elliptical trainer provides the user with proper ergonomic and bio-mechanical positioning, superior comfort, and the...

  • Page 9: Features

    The Schwinn ® BioGlide ™ Elliptical path offers biome- chanically designed linkages to provide a comfortable movement of the foot throughout the elliptical motion Other features: Multi-program and feature-packed Schwinn BioConnect ™ computer with 16 levels of resistance will keep you...

  • Page 10: Operation

    HOw TO USE THE SCHwINN ® ELLIPTICAL TRAINER Plug the AC adapter into the lower front of the machine. To start using your Schwinn ® elliptical trainer, stand on the foot pedals, with the front of your shoes close to the front edge of the foot platform.

  • Page 11: How To Use The Schwinn ® Elliptical Trainer Computer

    HOw TO USE THE SCHwINN ® EXERCISE ELLIPTICAL COMPUTER Using the Computer Your Schwinn ® elliptical is equipped with a versatile computer console which includes: • Quick Start • 1 Manual program • 10 profile programs • 3 Heart Rate Control programs •...
  • Page 12 Computer Features LCD Display 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. The display provides a large main window that indicates the PROGRAM selection and RESISTANCE LEVEL.
  • Page 13 USING THE 431 COMPUTER LCD Display Descriptions TIME Displays the workout TIME. The TIME will count down from the TIME you entered when beginning the program and shows the TIME remaining for your workout. INTERVAL TIME Displays the INTERVAL TIME. The INTERVAL TIME will count down showing the TIME remaining before the program moves to the next column.
  • Page 14 Information Mode and the computer will bring you to the “ENTER PROGRAM” mode. Grip Heart Rate This Schwinn ® elliptical 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 15 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 16 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. Time Trial This program enables you to work out against a “pacer” to determine how long it takes you to cover a preset distance. You preset the speed of the “pacer”...
  • Page 17 Calorie 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 18 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” and will continue to count down to 00:00.
  • Page 19 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. In Results Mode the console will display: “GREAT JOB” This will hold for approximately 3 seconds.
  • Page 20 mis-readings and interference. You may, from time to time find inconsisten- cies with the heart rate display on your display console. There are many external factors that can affect the heart rate display. Some factors that influ- ence the reliability of the heart rate signal include the environment where the equipment is used and even the physiology of the users themselves.

  • Page 21: Console Operation

    CONSOLE OPERATION 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. You can increase or decrease the resistance level by Changing Levels: pressing the UP or DOWN buttons at any time. Once the resistance level reaches Level 16, the UP button becomes inoperative.
  • Page 22 You can increase or decrease the resistance level by Changing Levels: 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 23 Press any button to power up the console and “ENTER Select Program: 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 Age: You will then be prompted in the alphanumeric display to “ENTER AGE”.
  • Page 24 You can only increase or decrease the resistance level by Changing Levels: 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 25 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 profile in each interval as you exercise.
  • Page 26 Changing 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 an elliptical. To increase or decrease your speed use the UP and DOWN buttons. The program ends when you complete your preset END OF PROGRAM: distance.
  • Page 27 another person’s score. This is because the test protocol only “estimates” your “Maximum Heart Rate. ” ***Please note: The Fitness Test program is a special program that requires un-interrupted exercise. After the initial Fitness Test program set-up, certain button functions become inoperative after starting the program: UP or DOWN buttons START / PAUSE button RESULTS button...
  • Page 28 Changing Levels: You can increase or decrease the resistance level by pressing the UP or DOWN buttons at any time. Press the START / PAUSE button to To STOP or PAUSE the program: 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 29: Maintenance

    Use a damp cloth to wipe your elliptical trainer and computer free of sweat. Inspect the elliptical trainer 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 Customer Service at 1-800-NAUTILUS (628- 8458).

  • Page 30: 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 do 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 31: 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. Be patient, and plan to start slow and easy. Less is more when you are first starting out …...

  • Page 32: Components Of Fitness

    For example, you might try using your Schwinn® elliptical trainer for a sched- uled, moderate level workout for 20 – 30 minutes on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday (see the intensity monitoring section for further details on how hard to workout).

  • Page 33: 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 34: 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 35: 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 36 These Zones can be translated into target heart rate numbers if your home fitness product has a grip or telemetric heart rate counter. Research has shown the best way to do this is not to establish heart rate numbers based upon age, but rather based upon how you feel.

  • Page 37: 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 38: Suggested Readings

    your workout 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 pro- gram. With some imagination and planning, it is easy to do. Exercise is one of life’s joys.

  • Page 39: Workout Log

    SCHwINN ® ELLIPTICAL TRAINER wORkOUT LOG 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 40: Schwinn ® Fitness Limited Warranty

    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 not recommended by Nautilus, Inc.

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