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  • Page 2 Thank you for making the Schwinn Airdyne®/Airdyne® Evolution Comp Bike 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. The Airdyne/Evolution...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Features ....................Safeguards and Warnings ..............Bike Operation Seat Adjustment ................. Lower Body workout ................Lower and Upper Body Workout ............Upper Body Workout Only ..............Computer Operation Computer Operation ................Initial Computer Setup ................ Starting an Exercise ................TIME SET Mode ................Computer Display Feedback .............

  • Page 4: Features

    Airdyne ® Airdyne ®Evolution TMComp...
  • Page 5 Dual Action Design Derivers a simultaneous, full body workout with the versatility of exercising your lower or upper body separately ....On-Board Computer Obtain immediate feedback regarding your fitness progress ....Built-in Transport Wheels Make it simple to move the bike across any flat surface ....

  • Page 6: Safeguards And Warnings

    Read the owners Manual and follow it carefuJly before using the exercise bicycle. Read all Warnings posted on the exercise bicycle. • Consult a physician prior to commencing an exercise program. If at any time you feel faint or dizzy, or experience pain, stop and consult your physician.

  • Page 7: Seat Adjustment

    m Seat Adjustment Proper seat height ensures maximum exercise efficiency and comfort, while reducing the risk of injury. 1. Place one pedal in the down position, center the ball of your foot over the center of the pedal. Your leg should be slightly bent at the knee. (Fig.

  • Page 8: Computer Operation

    m Computer Operation The Airdyne /Airdyne EVO Comp computer is easy to operate and provides you with important feedback during your exercise. Starting the computer is as easy as pressing the Start Button. While "exercising" the computer will display information relating to your exercise time, power output, approximate energy expended, and even your Heart Rate.

  • Page 9: Initial Computer Setup

    m initial Computer Set Up Begin by installing the batteries into the back of the console. The display will show "AD4" (or "ADEV" for the EVO Comp model) and "SET MILES ..KM" This console can read either English units (Pounds Miles, and Miles per Hour) or Metric (Kilograms ,Kilometers, and Kilometers per Hour.) Use the "+"...

  • Page 10: Time Set Mode

    m TIME SET Mode (allows you to pre-set a the amount of time you wish to exercise for) To activate the computer (turn on the display) you can either press any key, or you can begin pedaling.The display will show "ENTER TIME." You can use the "+ ..

  • Page 11: Quick Start

    m Stopping the Exercise To end the exercise and proceed to Results Mode, press the START/ STOP key. ThisThe computer will also proceed to the Results Mode when theTIME has counted down to 00:00. M Ouick Start To use the Quick Start Mode simply press the "START/STOP" key.TheTIME (top display line) wilt count up from 00:00.

  • Page 12: Scan Function

    ill Display SCAN Function The SCAN buttons wilt allow you to choose which information on each display line you wish to view, OR, you can select the SCAN mode (when the SCAN icon is displayed) and the display line information will automatically change (every five seconds.) For example, theTop Display Line showsTIME...

  • Page 13: Other Features

    m Other Features m Default Settings In Home mode, the Default setting forTIME and WEIGHT wilt be the "last entered value." For example, if for your last workout, you entered aTIME of 21:00 and a WEIGHT of 150 pounds, the default settings forTIME and WEIGHT for your next workout wil! be 21:00 and I50 pounds.

  • Page 14: Hom And Club Settings In Initial Setup

    m initial Computer Set Up for Ciuh mode Begin by installing the batteries into the back of the console. The display will show "ADEV ..SET MILES KM" This console can read either English (Pounds and Miles, and Miles per Hour) or Metric (Kilograms, Kilometers, and KM per Hour.) Use the "+"...

  • Page 15: Maintenance

    The drive chain and belt tension on your Airdyne bike have been factory adjusted. They should not require any immediate attention, if they need further adjustment at any point in time, contact your authorized Schwinn dealer. [] Fanwheel alignment The fanwheet alignment on your Airdyne bike has been factory adjusted.

  • Page 16: Fitness Guide

    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. It's muchmore comfortable to hop on your Schwinn home fitness equipmentand exercise in the comfort and security of your air-conditionedroom.
  • Page 17 Exercise is one of life's joys. It energizes-it gives you a sense of well-being and accomplishment and it keeps you healthy and fit. There is great pleasure in being able to set goals, accept your own challenges and push yourself to a better life of health and fitness.
  • Page 18 m Home Fitness Planning Worksheet Target date to begin exercise program: Times of day I can exercise: Time #I Time #2 Time #3 Days of the week that are good for me to workout: Day #t Day #2 Day #3 Activities t would like to experiment...
  • Page 19 Overthe last 25 years, ever since the introduction of Dr.Kenneth Cooper'sbook,Aerobics, many individuals havefocused on walking, running, cycling, swiming, and other types of aerobic activity as their only means of exercise. Unfortunately,this has led to many of these same people neglecting other keycomponents of fitness;...
  • Page 20 m Meecalar Strength Thenewguidelineshaveaddedresistance trainingsincethe ACSMrecognizes t he increasing importance of maintaining strengthasa healthbenefitaswe get older.Therationalefor the additionof strengthtrainingto the guidelinesis a resultof aten yearfollow-up studyon masterrunners(alongwith otherstudies). T hosewhocontinued to trainaerobicallywithout upperbodyexercisemaintained their body's oxygen transportingcapacityoverthe years,but lostabout4.5 poundsof leanbodymass;thosewho includedstrengthtrainingintheir program maintained their lean bodymassalongwith their aerobiccapacityafter 10yearsof aging.
  • Page 21 Keepin mindthat the ACSMrecommendations are guidelines for the averageperson, n ot a champion athletetrainingfor the Olympic Games. An appropriate warm-upandcool-down, w hichwould alsoincludeflexibilityexercises, i s alsorecommended. While manyof youwill needto trainwith moremileageandat a greater intensityto racecompetitively, t he importantfactorto remember f or mostpeopleis that if they follow the ACSMguidelines of physical a ctivitythey will attainincreased physicalandhealth benefitsat the lowestrisk.
  • Page 22 • includean exercise program that providesas least300caloriesor moreof activityperday. Thisis bestaccomplished w ith exercise of low intensityandlong duration.Manypiecesof homefitnessequipmentgiveestimatesof caloriesburned while exercising. R emember these areapproximate caloriesburned, e xactamountswill dependon typeof exercise, y ourbody size,intensityandduration. o Addresistance trainingto yourprogram to addmusclemass.Musclecellsare moreactive thanfat cellsandwill helpyou burnmorecaloriesperday.
  • Page 23 modelsaudiblefeedback) a sto what yourheartrate iswhile exercising, a ndallowsyouto stay within yourselectedtargetheartratezone. tn additionto aerobicexercise, t he ACSM recommends t hat healthyadultsperforma minimum of 8 to t0 strengthexercises involvingthe majormusclegroupsa minimumof two times perweek.At leastonesetof 8to 12 repetitionsto near-fatigue shouldbecompletedduring eachsession.
  • Page 24 Variedtraininginall threeof thesezoneswill addto increased levelsof fitness andimproved performance andaddmoreenergyto yourlife. "Most trainingprograms usea combination of trainingintensitiesto increaseperformance capacity,"according to J. T.Kearney, P h.D., SeniorExercise Physiologist a t the U. S.OlympicTraining Centerin Colorado Springs.Kearney suggests that it is importantfor individualsto monitorintensity."Thereare manydifferent ways to monitortrainingbut monitoringheartrate response isthe simplest,mostconvenient a nd least expensive physiological m ethod for monitoring training,"Keameysays.
  • Page 25 So ifthe Surgeon General's findings are not convincing evidence enough tokeep most us exercising on aconsistent basis, what is? Scientists are finding that the process ofbeginning, increasing and u ltimately sticking toan exercise program isacombination oftwo elements: finding the right incentives and b uilding habit.
  • Page 26 4. Developaconstructive attitude.Donot focusonwhat you aregivingup to exerciseona regularbasis,but onwhat new optionsyou'l!haveafter youbecomefit. 5. Engage your body and mind. Connect on a deeper level, you'tt be more likely to stay with your routine. If your exercise time on a stationary bike is your 3g-minutes away from work or a time for reflection, you're much more likely to stick with it.

  • Page 27: Warranty Terms

    Schwinn's liability hereunder is expressly limited to the replacement of goods not complying with this warranty or, at Schwinn's election, to the repayment of an amount equal to the purchase price of the exerciser product in question.
  • Page 28 2. Schwinn will have the option to either repair or replace any other defective part or product. Dealer labor charges for installing replacement or repaired parts are not covered by this warranty.

  • Page 29: Contact Numbers

    m iMPORTANTCONTACTNUMBERS If you need assistance, please have both the serial number of your machine and the date of purchase available when you contact the appropriate Nautilus office listed below. OFFICES iN THE UNITED STATES: INTERNAT_ONAL OFFICES: E-mail:cstech@nautitus.com Fortechnicalassistanceanda tist of distribu- tors inyourarea,pleasecatl or fax oneof the •...

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