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MAINTENANCE
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SRB-'.sOO
I Moving your SRB1500 exercise bike
To move the SRB-1500 bike, carefully lift the rear end of
the bike and steer the bike to the desired location. Be
gentle while moving the unit as anv sharp impact
directly or indirectly to the computer can affect com-
puter operation. (Fig. 3)
I Leveling your SR&ISOO
See assembly instructions for instructions on leveling
the bike.
I Maintenance
Use a damp cloth to wipe your SRB-1500
bike and com-
outer free of sweat.
IMPORTANT:
To avoid damaging the finish on Vour
SRB-1500
bike and computer, never use a petroleum-
based solvent when cleaning. Avoid getting excessive
moisture on the computer.
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GENERAL
FITNESS
AND
EXERCISE
Edmund R. Burke, Ph.D.
I GettinEl the Most Out of Your Home Fitness Proglam
The three main reasons for the increased popularitv of home fitness gyms
and exercise are convenience, convenience and convenience. For anv fitness
program to be successful, it must be done on a regular, sustained basis. With
equipment in Vour home, you can roll out of bed, put on a pair of sweats, and
start working out while the coffee is brewing.
For manv. home workouts are easier to fit into their hectic schedules.
No getting in the car and having to go to the health club. No standing in
line to use the stair climber. Then there is the comfort and safety factor.
Who wants to run outdoors during a raging blizzard. Or, who wants to ride
a bike on busy city streets during rush hour in the heat of summer. lt's
much more comfortable to hop on Vour Schwinn home fitness equipment
and exercise in the comfort and security of Vour air-conditioned room.
Privacv and cleanliness are also important. Many feel intimidated in a gym,
especiallv if they are carrving around a few extra pouncls. At home you can
exercise without feeling as if you are being rushed or that anyone is looking
at you. No more lying down on a sweatv bench or wondering if you'll catch
athlete's foot in the shower.
Flexibility of time may be the biggest advantage. Work schedules varv for
many people who work flex shifts or have a family that has different schedules.
Parents with children soon discover that exercising at home turns out to be
the onlv viable alternative if they want to stav fit. But parents and busy workers
mav not be the onlV ones who benefit from exercising at home.
I The Stanford Home Exercise Study
Recentlv, researchers at Stanford University School of Medicine, conducted
a year long study of over 350 individuals to examine the effectiveness and
compliance of a group of supervisecl home exercisers versus a group of indi-
viduals who reported for a group session at the universitv. The subject popu-
lation included middle aged men and women and included fit individuals as well
as individuals who were overweight and smoked.
Individuals in both the high intensity (three o-minute sessions per week on
the treadmill at a 73 to 88 percent of max heart rate) and low intensity group
(five 3o-minute sessions at 60-7'l percent of max heart rate) reported significantly
greater adherence than those in the universitv group based program.
ManV at the beginning of the study thought that the universitv based
group would have a greater compliance rate than the home based group,
because of the camaraderie of the group and the instruction given bV the
instructors. But the study found the opposite to be true. The group program
was just too inconvenient over the 12 month period for the subjects to justify
the benefits.
But the good news was that all three groups showed fitness improve-
ments. With the individuals in the low intensity group achieving similar results
as the high intensity group. cood news for those of Vou just starting out in a
moderate exercise program.
Perhaps most importantly, research has also shown that it's never too
late to start exercising . . .and experiencing the benefits. Studies conducted
at Tufts University, for instance, show that even people in their 90's can
significantlv increase their strength as a result of following a moderate,
strength training program.
Exercise is one of life's jovs. lt energizes-it gives Vou a sense of well-being
ancl accomplishment
and it keeps Vou healthy and fit. There is great pleasure
in being able to set goals, accept your own challenges and push Vourself to a
tretter life of health and fitness.
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