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pro elliptical owner's guidev1.1.qxd
10/29/2001
4:17 PM
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Horizon Fitness
800 Burton Blvd
DeForest, Wisconsin 53532
Customer Assistance Center: 1.888.993.3199
Fax: 1.608.842.1660 or www.horizonfitness.com
O W N E R ' S G U I D E
Rev 1.1

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Important Safety Instructions
General Safety Precautions
Key warnings to prevent injury and ensure safe use of the equipment.
Achieving Your Fitness Goals
Keeping an Exercise Dairy
Instructions for maintaining a personal exercise log book.
Workout Intensity and Perceived Exertion
Perceived Exertion Level
A simpler method to gauge exercise intensity by feeling.
Additional Safety Tips
Cautionary Advice
Key warnings and advice for safe operation and user well-being.
Child Safety
Guidelines to ensure children's safety around the elliptical trainer.
Cleaning Instructions
Recommended methods for cleaning the elliptical trainer.
Moving the Elliptical Trainer
Using Transport Wheels
Instructions on how to use the built-in transport wheels for moving.
Moving Safety Caution
Warning to use care and assistance when moving the equipment.
Exercise Guidelines
Physician Consultation
Recommendation to consult a physician before starting an exercise program.
Exercise Frequency Recommendations
Advice on how often to exercise for cardiovascular fitness and other goals.
Exercise Duration Recommendations
Recommendations for exercise session length for optimal benefits.
Warm-up and Cool-down Importance
Warm-up Procedure
Guidance on the initial minutes of exercise for muscle preparation.
Cool-down Procedure
Instructions for gradually lowering heart rate after exercise.
Getting Started
Power Supply Connection
Instructions on connecting the elliptical trainer to a power source.
On/Off Switch Operation
How to use the power switch to turn the console on and off.
Quick Start Up
Initiating Exercise
Simple instructions to begin exercising by pressing the Start button.
Resetting the Treadmill
Procedure for resetting the treadmill by holding the Stop button.
Developing a Fitness Program
Stretching Before Exercise
Importance and method of gentle stretching to improve flexibility.
Wall Push Stretch
Instructions for performing a wall push stretch for lower body flexibility.
Standing Quadriceps Stretch
Guide to performing a standing stretch for the quadriceps muscles.
Seated Toe Touch Stretch
Instructions for a seated stretch targeting hamstrings and calves.
Program Details
P1 - Manual Program
Description of the manual workout mode with no default time.
P2 - Intervals Program
Intervals workout to improve strength, speed, and endurance.
P3 - Rolling Program
Workout program that gradually raises and lowers resistance.
P4 - Weight Loss Program
Program designed for weight loss by targeting fat-burning zones.
P5 - Foothills Program
Program simulating uphill walking to improve strength and endurance.
P6 - Mountain Program
Program that raises resistance to a high peak to improve performance.
Display Functions
Scan Function
How to view alternate workout information by cycling through readouts.
Time Display
Shows remaining or elapsed workout time in minutes and seconds.
Distance Display
Shows accumulated distance covered during the workout in miles.
Laps Display
Indicates the number of laps completed, with one lap equaling 1/4 mile.
RPM Display
Shows revolutions per minute to monitor striding technique.
Watts Display
Measures expended energy, used to quantify fitness progress.
Pulse Display
Shows heart rate in beats per minute during the workout.
Calories Display
Shows total accumulated calories burned during the workout.
Common Product Questions
Normal Elliptical Sounds
Explanation of normal mechanical noises produced by the elliptical trainer.
Store vs. Home Sound Differences
Reasons why fitness products may sound louder in a home environment.
Drive Belt Longevity
Information on the expected lifespan of the drive belt.
Ease of Moving After Assembly
Guidance on moving the trainer using its built-in transport wheels.
Maintenance Recommendations
Essential maintenance steps, including cleaning for longevity.
Troubleshooting
Console Not Lighting Up
Solution for when the console fails to power on.
Erratic Heart Rate Readouts
Possible causes and solutions for inconsistent heart rate readings.
Squeaking or Chirping Noise
Troubleshooting steps for mechanical noises from the elliptical trainer.
Display Readouts
Resistance Level Display
How resistance is adjusted and displayed on the console.
Watts Display Information
Explanation of the Watts display indicating pedaling speed.
Profile Display
Visual representation of workout progress over laps.
Workout Control
Choosing a Program
Steps for selecting a specific workout program from the console.
Choosing Workout Time
How to set the duration for a workout session.
Finishing a Workout
Guidance on how to safely stop and conclude a workout.
Target Heart Rate Zone
Understanding Target Zone
Definition and importance of target heart rate for fitness goals.
Heart Rate Chart Reference
Chart to determine target heart rate zones based on age.
Monitoring Heart Rate
Instructions on how to use grip pulse handlebars for heart rate monitoring.

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