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  • Page 1 BXE216 ASSEMBLY / OWNER’S MANUAL Manual en Español Latino Americano: www.support.nautilus.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Welcome to the Bowflex BXE216 fitness machine! ® You’re about to experience an incredible workout that can help you lose weight and reshape your entire body so you’ll look and feel better than ever workouts and for tips to keep your machine well maintained.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: This icon means a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Obey the following warnings: Read and understand all Warnings on this machine. for future reference.
  • Page 4 Before using this equipment, obey the following warnings: Read and understand all Warnings on this machine. If at any time the Warning stickers become loose, unreadable or dislodged, contact Nautilus Customer Service for replacement stickers. To reduce the risk of electrical shock or unsupervised usage of the equipment, always unplug the power cord from the power cord in a secure location.

  • Page 5: Safety Warning Labels And Serial Number

    Safety Warning Labels and Serial Number WARNING! while using this machine. • Keep children and pets away. and safety information. should be used for reference only. • Not intended for use by anyone under 14 years of age. lbs (181 kg.) •...

  • Page 6: Grounding Instructions

    Grounding Instructions Safety Warning Labels and Serial Number plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether the product is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug This machine is for use on a nominal 120-V circuit, and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated below.
  • Page 7 Specifications / Before Assembly Maximum User Weight: 400 lbs (181.4 kgs) Maximum Pedal Height - with full incline: 29” ( 73.7 cm) Machine Weight: approx. 263 lbs (119 kg) 70” (177.8 cm) Power Requirements: 77” (196.6 cm) 31” (78.8 cm) Before Assembly into consideration the height of the user and the maximum incline of the elliptical machine.

  • Page 8: Parts

    Parts A right (“ R Item Description Item Description Document Kit Power Cord Lower Handlebar, Left Pivot Cover, Left Interior Leg, Left Upper Handlebar, Left Pedal, Left Front Stabilizer Upper Shroud, Left Console Mast Collar Static Handlebars Chest Strap Console Shroud Console Mast Assembly / Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 9 Hardware / Tools Item Description Item Description Pan Phillips Screw M3.9x16 Lock Washer, M8 Flat Washer, M8x24 Large Flat Washer, M8x18 Wave Washer, M8 Lock Nut, M8 Curved Washer, M8 Socket Head Cap Screw, M8x16 Pan Phillips Screw M3.9x38 Pivot Pin Note: after the proper assembly of your machine.
  • Page 10 Assembly Some components of the machine can be heavy or awkward. Use a second person when doing the assembly steps involving these parts. Do not do steps that involve heavy lifting or awkward movements on your own. 1. Safely Remove the Stabilizing Block(*) and Attach the Front Stabilizer to Frame Assembly hands being caught or pinched.
  • Page 11 2. Attach Rail Assembly to Frame Assembly Note: Do not fully tighten until all hardware has been installed. Some parts can be slightly shifted to assist with alignment. Assembly / Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 12 3. Connect Cables and Attach Console Mast to Frame Assembly Note: Be sure to FULLY Assembly / Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 13 4. Route Handlebar Cables through Upper Shrouds and Attach the Upper Shrouds and Tray Note: Assembly / Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 14 5. Attach Legs and then the Caps to Frame Assembly Assembly / Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 15 6. Attach the Lower and Upper Handlebar Arms or hands being caught or pinched. Note: Assembly / Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 16 7. Insert Pivot Rod, Attach Interior Pivot Covers and Handlebar Arms, and Connect Cables Be aware that the Handlebars are top heavy, and will want to pivot when attached onto the Pivot Rod. Be sure to stay out of the path of the Handlebars and to gently allow it to pivot to a rest.
  • Page 17 8. Attach Pedals to Frame Assembly In order to avoid possible serious injury, when inserting the end of the Pedal into the Lower Handlebar Arm be careful to avoid Note: proper set. Assembly / Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 18 9. Snap the Exterior Pivot Covers to Frame Assembly Assembly / Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 19 10. Place the Console Mast Collar, and Remove the Hardware from the Console Note: Do not crimp the Cables. Hardware is pre-installed and not on the Hardware Card (*). Assembly / Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 20 11. Route Cables through Static Handlebar and Attach to Console Note: Assembly / Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 21 12. Connect the Cables and Attach the Console Mast Collar and Console / Static Handlebar Assembly Assembly / Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 22 13. Set the Console Angle and Attach the Console Shroud to Frame Assembly Assembly / Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 23 14. Connect Power Cord to Frame Assembly Note: When ready to operate the machine, be sure to turn on the power with the Power Switch. 15. Final Inspection Suspension option is set to the same for both Pedals. Note: Assembly / Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 24: Moving Your Machine

    Adjustments Moving Your Machine Adjustments occur. Place the machine on a clean, hard, level surface, free from unwanted material or other objects that may hamper your ability to To prevent unsupervised operation of the machine always turn the power switch to Off and disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet and machine power input.

  • Page 25: Features

    Features Console Controls Incline Controls Upper Handlebar Media Cable Console Speaker ment Contact Heart Static Handlebar Fully Shrouded Flywheel; Pedal Front Stabilizer Leveler Assembly / Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 26 Console ® display Quick Incline buttons Quick tance buttons Calorie Calorie Heart Varied 8 Min. 16 Min. Manual Strength Custom Burn Burn Goal Rate Interval Interval Interval Program buttons PAUSE START STOP User Enter lights Bluetooth App Connected display ® Quick Incline buttons Active User display Note:...
  • Page 27 Enter button Left ( ) / Right ( ) buttons Current Fitness Zone Score Workout Segment Display Quick Resistance buttons Quickly shifts the resistance level for the machine to the desired setting. Program buttons always selected. START button Push to start the currently selected workout Program, or resume a paused workout. STOP/PAUSE button Volume button and indicator lights Fan button...
  • Page 28 Console Display Time display Burn Rate display Distance display Heart Rate Zone display Heart Rate display shown as solid. Total Calories display Sprint display Intervals display Recover display Fitness Score Zone display arrow icon will be displayed to show the increase in the score. Note: Fitness Score Display Incline display...
  • Page 29 Do not push these buttons when grabbing onto the Upper Handlebar Arms. Switch Select™ Pedal Suspension Technology Bluetooth Connectivity with the “Bowflex Results Series™” Fitness App ® ® out for quick reference. Plus, it automatically syncs your workout data to MyFitnessPal Connected Fitness to make hitting your ®...
  • Page 30 Note: compatible model. ® OwnCode chest straps will not work with this equipment.). ® ® ® If you have a pacemaker or other implanted electronic device, consult your doctor before using a wireless chest strap or other telemetric heart rate monitor. Chest Strap Using the provided heart rate transmitter chest strap lets you monitor your heart rate at any time during your workout.
  • Page 31 If your heart rate signal ever seems erratic after validation, wipe off your hands and the sensors and try again. centers. Heart Rate Calculations using an age related formula. you maintain your target heart rate, the more fat your body will burn. Fat-Burning Target Heart Rate higher or lower.
  • Page 32 Fitness Basics Frequency ® per week, 30 minutes each day. If you are new to exercise (or returning to a regular exercise program), and you are unable to comfortably complete 30 minutes of continuous exer- shorter workouts on the same day. For example, 15 minutes in the morning and 15 minutes in the evening. Select- ®...
  • Page 33 toward the chest. Place the hands around the shin and pull Stand tall and hold one leg up with the hands at hip height, keeping the knee bent. Hold onto a wall for balance with one hand, if necessary. Straighten the knee as far as comfortably Dynamic Twist side and then the other side as far as comfortably possible.
  • Page 34 Dynamic Side Reach Stand with the feet apart, the knees slightly bent and the other hand to the opposite side. Use the other arm to support Workouts of breath, or feel faint. Contact your doctor before you use the machine again. Use the values calculated or measured by the ®...
  • Page 35 Workout Schedule each of these sample workout schedules, do not move on to the next week until the current week feels easier and comfortable. Beginner Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Workout 1 Steady State Steady State Steady State Workout 2 Steady State Steady State...
  • Page 36 Workout Log Date Program Time Distance Speed Calories Heart Rate Incline Resistance (Average) (Average) (Average) (Average) Assembly / Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 37 Cool-Down * ® Lying Leg Raise up toward the ceiling, keeping the knee straight. Place the hands (or a strap) around the thigh and move the leg closer not round the spine. same-side hand, then pull the heel toward the gluteals. Hold the stretch for 10 to 30 seconds.
  • Page 38 Dynamic Heel Drop Place the ball of one foot on the edge of a step or staircase. Place the other foot slightly in front. Lower the heel of the back foot as far as comfortably possible, keeping the knee Assembly / Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 39: Operations

    Operations What to Wear Wear rubber-soled athletic shoes. You will need the appropriate clothes for exercise that allow you to move freely. How Often Should You Exercise of breath, or feel faint. Contact your doctor before you use the machine again. Use the values calculated or measured by the for reference only.

  • Page 40: Initial Setup

    1. Move the Pedal you want to dismount from to the highest position, and bring the machine to a complete stop. This machine is not equipped with a free-wheel. Pedal speed should be reduced in a controlled manner. 2. Grasp the Static Handlebars under the Console to steady yourself. 4.

  • Page 41: Workout Programs

    rate information. Note: each option. Note: Increase ( ) or Decrease ( workouts. Use the Increase ( ) or Decrease ( erased. the Power-Up Mode screen Workout Programs values at any time during a workout. prepared for changes in Resistance with each segment change. Manual (Open-ended workout, 1 minute each column) Note:...
  • Page 42 Calorie Burn (30 minutes, 1 minute each column) Calorie Goal (300 calories, 1 minute each column) ) or Decrease ( 50 calorie increments. Note: 50 calories is the minimum, 9950 calories is the maximum. Target Heart Rate (HR) 5k Distance Interval Workout Programs Intervals).
  • Page 43 16 Minute Interval Strength (30 minutes, 1 minute per column) Custom (Open-ended workout, 1 minute each column or saved workout) active incline segment of each column. When the workout ends, the workout will be as- signed to the Custom program. are saved, allowing the same workout to be repeated by selecting the Custom workout.

  • Page 44: Pausing Or Stopping

    Changing Incline Levels Push the Incline Level Increase( ) or Decrease( ) buttons to change the incline angle of the rail assem- bly after each workout. changes in resistance levels and incline angle of rail assembly can occur during workouts, and be attentive in order to avoid loss of balance and possible injury.

  • Page 45: Fitness Score Display

    Target Heart Rate (HR) Program zone, the 30 minute workout begins. Note: of breath, or feel faint. Contact your doctor before you use the machine again. Use the values calculated or measured by the for reference only. age value is correct. Note: rate value based on the current User settings.

  • Page 46: Celebrations

    User Fitness Level Based on Fitness Score excellent good high average average poor excellent good high average average low average poor 18-25 26-35 36-45 46-55 56-65 Celebrations When a Celebration is earned the Console will make an audible sound, display the name of the achievement, and animate the lights in a certain sequence.

  • Page 47: Machine Settings Mode

    Machine Settings Mode ) button together for 3 seconds while in the Power-Up Mode to access the Machine Settings Mode. Note: Note: ® Note: Assembly / Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 48: Maintenance

    Maintenance done. Worn or damaged components must be repaired or replaced immediately. Only manufacturer supplied components can be used to maintain and repair the equipment. If at any time the Warning labels become loose, unreadable or dislodged, contact Nautilus Customer Service for re-placement labels.

  • Page 49: Maintenance Parts

    Maintenance Parts Console Inner Handlebar Shroud, Console Shroud Static Handlebars Outer Handlebar Shroud, Console Mast Collar Upper Handlebar, Left Upper Upper Shroud, Crank Cover Shroud, Left Cap, Large Console Mast Shroud, Incline Front Stabilizer Cap, Small Inner Outer Handlebar Handlebar Shroud, Left Shroud, Left Lower...
  • Page 50 Troubleshooting Things to Check Solution Check electrical (wall) outlet Make sure unit is plugged into a functioning wall outlet. will not turn on Check connection at front of unit tion at unit if either are damaged. Power Switch Check data cable integrity cable.
  • Page 51 Things to Check Solution Check Console (machine turns on and oper- ates) Check data cable integrity cable. orientation nections. Small latch on connector should line up and snap into place. connection and undamaged. Check Servo Motor (requires shroud removal) Servo Motor if not functioning properly. If the above steps do not resolve the problem, contact Customer Care for further assistance.
  • Page 52 Things to Check Solution Hardware to operate Disconnect left and right foot assemblies and rotate crank. If sound persists, per full crank revolution Check foot assemblies, leg as- semblies, handlebar place part making sound. assemblies Check for loose hardware Mast. Knocking sound during machine Make sure that the alignment tab on the Pivot Sleeve goes into the slot in the operation...
  • Page 53 Bowflex™ Body Weight Loss Guide Introduction and Overview ® • Lose weight and get lean • Improve your health and wellness • Increase your energy and vitality in your chest, become short of breath, or feel faint. Contact your doctor before you use the machine again. Use the values calcu- mation and should be used for reference only.
  • Page 54 • • • Cooked vegetables instead of salad • Eat your calories • – Have a glass of water and wait 15-20 minutes. Many times we mistake thirst (or even boredom!) for hunger. Wait out the initial urge to eat and sometimes it will pass.
  • Page 55 (See Portion Size Guide for proper serving sizes) Breakfast Snack #1 smart rich fruit protein carb carbs smart protein carb veggies Lunch Snack #2 healthy smart protein carb smart protein carb veggies Dinner healthy smart protein carb veggies Assembly / Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 56 Breakfast Options Smart Carb Cook Plain oats Nuts and milk nuts, milk, cinnamon, and honey. bread and top with 1 slice of cheese, 1 slice of ham, and tomato. Yogurt Power Parfait Chopped fruit of your choice Oats, wheat germ, and ground Plain non-fat Greek yogurt and with fruit.
  • Page 57 Snack Options Smart Carb Protein 1 medium apple 10-15 almonds 2 tbsp hummus 1 serving of crackers* 1 string cheese Optional Treats You have the choice of replacing Snack #2 with a 100-150 calorie treat. You can have an optional treat every day but for optimal health it is recom- •...
  • Page 58 Portion Size Guide MALE FEMALE PROTEIN 2 eggs 1 egg 1 cup greek yogurt* 1.5oz cheese* 1.5oz cheese* 1/2 cup = lightbulb 1 tblspn peanut or nut butter* quinoa, pasta 1 medium sweet or regular potato regular potato 2 corn tortillas 2 corn tortillas 1 slice of bread (or 2 light slices equaling 120 calories 1 slice of bread (or 2 light slices equaling 120 calories or...
  • Page 59 Grocery List BREAD & GRAINS Sprouted grain breads less than 100 calories per slice. Sandwich or bagel thins Corn or low-carb whole wheat tortillas DAIRY & DAIRY ALTERNATIVES Plain non-fat greek yogurt Crackers Organic low-fat milk Hummus string cheese, or single serving packages energy bars with less than 200 calories and 20g of sugar and at least 3g and 4g or less of fat per serving.
  • Page 60 Keep It Going Tips for continued weight loss and maintaining changes • , even after you’ve reached your goal weight • Continue keeping a food log. If you have your meal plan well-established, log your food every other week to keep yourself on track. Don’t feel like you have to do it every day.
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  • Page 63: Warranty

    Warranty Who Is Covered This warranty is valid only to the original purchaser and is not transferable or applicable to any other person(s). What Is Covered Nautilus, Inc. warrants that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship, when used for the purpose intended, under normal conditions, and provided it receives proper care and maintenance as described in the Product’s Assembly and Owner’s manual.
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