Horizon Fitness AVALON Owner's & Assembly Manual

Congratulations U S I N G
on choosing a Horizon Fitness
Exercise Bike. You've taken an important step in
G e t t i n g s t a r t e d
developing and sustaining an exercise program!
The console on your exercise bike is powered by 2 AA batteries, which are
Your Horizon Fitness Exercise Bike is a
replaceable through the back side of the console. Your exercise bike itself,
tremendously effective tool for achieving
is powered by you. The speed readout on the console automatically
your personal fitness goals. Regular use
defaults to mph when installing the batteries. To convert the speed readout
of your Horizon Fitness Exercise Bike can
to kilometers, press and hold the 'Select' button for three seconds. At this
improve the quality of your life in so
time, the time display should register 0:00. Continue to press the 'Select'
many ways.
button for an additional 2 seconds until the time display registers 0:00
once again. The console should now be set for km. To switch back to mph,
Here are just a few of the health
simply remove the batteries in the console. To begin exercising on your
benefits of aerobic exercise:
bike:
• Weight Loss
1. Sit down and place your feet on the pedals.
• A Healthier Heart
2. Press the 'Select' button or begin pedaling to turn on the console.
• Improved Muscle Tone
3. Once the console is lit, and you begin to pedal, the time will begin to
• Increased Daily Energy Levels
• Reduced Stress
• Help In Countering Anxiety
S c a n F u n c t i o n
and Depression
During a workout, you can view alternate information such as speed,
• An Improved Self Image
distance, calories, accumulated distance (odometer), and heart rate by
pressing the 'Select' button. To continuously scan through all alternate
The key to reaping these
readouts, press the 'Select' button until both Scan and Time are displayed.
benefits is to develop the
This will automatically allow the console to scan through all alternate
exercise habit. Your new
readouts.
Horizon Fitness Exercise
Bike will help you eliminate
R e s e t t i n g t h e C o n s o l e
the obstacles that prevent you
Press and hold the 'Select' button to reset any accumulated information. In
from getting in your
order to reset the Odometer reading (accumulated distance), the batteries
exercise time. Inclement
must be removed from the back of the console.
weather and darkness
won't interfere with your
H e a r t R a t e F u n c t i o n
workout when you use
Your console has two built-in heart rate grips. To view your heart rate
your Horizon Fitness
reading, press the 'Select' button until the heart icon is showing on the
Exercise Bike in the comfort
display. Place the palms of your hands directly on the heart rate grips.
of your home. This
When holding the heart rate grips, keep a loose, cupping hold. Holding the
manual provides you
grips too tightly may cause an erratic heart rate reading. It is recommended
with basic information
to only hold the heart rate grips long enough to see your heart rate reading
for using and enjoying
on the console. You may experience an erratic readout if consistently
your new machine. A more
holding the heart rate grips due to movement and vibration.
complete knowledge of your
new Horizon Fitness Exercise
Bike will assist you in realizing
W a r n i n g !
your goal of a healthy lifestyle.
To stop your workout, gradually slow down your pace. Remember you should
never stop exercising abruptly. After you have completed your workout the
console will retain the data from your workout until the console is reset. To
conserve batteries, the console will automatically shut off after a short period of
CAUTION:
time.
BEFORE
BEGINNING
ANY EXERCISE SERIAL NUMBER AND MODEL
NAME LOCATION:
PROGRAM, ALWAYS
CONSULT YOUR
Refer to this number when
PHYSICIAN. IF YOU calling for service, and also
enter this serial number on
EXPERIENCE CHEST
your Warranty Card and in
PAINS, NAUSEA, DIZZI-
your own records. Be sure to
NESS OR SHORTNESS
read the Safety Instructions
OF BREATH, STOP
and Owner's Guide before
EXERCISING AND
using your new Horizon
CONSULT YOUR
Fitness Exercise Bike.
PHYSICIAN
BEFORE
CONTINUING. I n t h e e v e n t t h a t a p r o b l e m s h o u l d a r i s e , D O N O T R E T U R N T O T H E S T O R E , p l e a s e c o n t a c t :
Y O U R B I K E
count up. N o t e : the time can not be set to a specific time.
H o r i z o n F i t n e s s @ 1 - 8 8 8 - 9 9 3 - 3 1 9 9 o r w w w . h o r i z o n f i t n e s s . c o m
Yo u r H o r i z o n F i t n e s s E x e r c i s e B i k e i s t h e i d e a l c h o i c e t o h e l p y o u m a i n t a i n y e a r r o u n d f i t n e s s .
You can use your Horizon Fitness Exercise Bike as the core of your exercise program, or as a supplement to other fitness activities.
Many people will ride their bikes, hike, or swim in the more pleasant months, only to lose their improved fitness with the arrival of
inclement weather. By placing a Horizon Fitness Exercise Bike in the convenience of your home, you can keep your exercise pro-
gram going despite bad weather, early nightfalls, or an ever increasingly busy schedule.
H o w O f t e n ?
The American Heart Association recommends that you exercise at least 3 to 4 days per week to maintain cardiovascular fitness. If
you have other goals such as weight or fat loss, you will achieve your goal faster with more frequent exercise. Whether it's 3 days or
6 days, remember that your ultimate goal should be to make exercise a lifetime habit. Many people are successful staying with a fit-
ness program if they set aside a specific time of day to exercise. It doesn't matter whether it's in the morning before your shower,
during lunch hour or while watching the evening news. What's more important is that it's a time that allows you to keep a
schedule, and a time when you won't be interrupted. If you are to be successful with your fitness program, you have to make it a pri-
ority in your life. So decide on a time, pull out your day planner and pencil in your exercise times for the next month!
H o w L o n g ?
For aerobic exercise benefits, it's recommended that you exercise from between 24 and 32 minutes per session. But start slowly and
gradually increase your exercise times. If you've been sedentary during the past year, it may be a good idea to keep your exercise
times to as little as five minutes initially. Your body will need time to adjust to the new activity. If your goal is weight loss, a longer
exercise session at lower intensities has been found to be most effective.
H o w H a r d ?
How hard you workout is also determined by your goals. If you use your Horizon Fitness Exercise Bike to prepare for bicycle racing,
you will probably work out at a higher intensity than if your goal is general fitness. Regardless of your long term goals, always begin
an exercise program at low intensity. Aerobic exercise does not have to be painful to be beneficial! There are two ways to measure
your exercise intensity. The first is by monitoring your heart rate, and the second is by evaluating your perceived exertion level (this is
simpler than it sounds!).
M o n i t o r y o u r h e a r t r a t e
You can measure your pulse with your fingers by placing your first two fingers lightly over the blood vessel (carotid artery) on your
neck located next to your Adam's apple. Count your pulse for ten seconds and multiply by six. This figure is your heart rate in beats
per minute. Compare this number to the Target Heart Rate Zone for your age group.
P e r c e i v e d E x e r t i o n L e v e l
The second and simpler way to gauge your exercise intensity is to evaluate your perceived exertion level. If while exercising you are
too winded to maintain a conversation without gasping, you are working out too hard, A good rule of thumb is to work to the point of
exhilaration, not exhaustion. If you cannot catch your breath, it's time to slow down. Always be aware of other warning signs to
overexertion.
SAFETY! IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this Exercise Bike.
1. Use this Exercise Bike for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer.
2. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
3. Do not remove the Exercise Bike side covers. Service should be performed only by an authorized Horizon Fitness Service Technician.
CHILDREN
• Keep children off your Exercise Bike at all times.
• When the Exercise Bike is in use, young children and pets should be kept at least 10 feet away.
CAUTION!
• If you experience chest pains, nausea, dizziness or shortness of breath, stop exercising immediately and consult your physician
before continuing.
• Do not turn pedal arms by hand.
• Do not wear clothing that might catch on any part of the Exercise Bike.
• Make sure all bolts are secure before each use.
• Read this manual before operating this Exercise Bike.
• Maintain a comfortable pace. Do not "sprint" above 120 rpms on this machine.