Elliptical Operations - LifeSpan EX2 Owner's Manual

elliptical operations

Before using your Elliptical Cross Trainer make sure that it sits level on the floor. Adjust the feet in
the front corners first to make sure that the body of the machine sits level on the floor. Then adjust
the 2 rear feet up to make sure that all 6 feet sit level on the floor.
When you begin, the Intelli-Key lights on the Resistance + and – buttons should be flashing and the
Start/Reset button should be illuminated. Remember that the Intelli-Key button system will always
flash the next button that needs to be pressed. If you make a selection and don't know which button
to press next, wait for 3 seconds and the correct button will begin to flash.
Quickstart
The easiest way to begin a workout on your Elliptical is to press the Start/Reset button and begin
working out in manual mode. In this case the console will begin counting up from 00:00. If you
want to preset the workout time in manual mode simply press the Resistance + button and press
Enter. The time display reads 00:00. Press the Resistance + or - buttons to set the time and press
start. The time will count down from the preset time.
Checking Your Heart Rate
You can check your heart rate by placing your hands on the bullhorn Contact Pulse Grips. Holding
onto the contact pulse grips for 30 or more seconds will give a more accurate reading. If the
contact pulse grips cannot pick up your pulse accurately or at all, we recommend that you warm up
for 5 to 10 minutes or until you begin to perspire to get a more accurate reading. You can also use
Aloe Vera on you hands for better conductivity between your hands and the contact pulse grips.
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Resistance Program Set-up (Interval, Mountain, Weight Loss, Random)
The EX2 comes with the LifeSpan Intelli-Key button system that simply and easily steps you through
the program set-up process.
1. Select Program: Press the Resistance + or – buttons to scroll through each program. The LED
light next to the program name will illuminate to highlight which program is selected and the
program matrix will show the program profile. Press "Enter" when you reach the desired program.
2. Select Level: Use the Resistance + or – buttons to select between levels.
3. Set Time: Set the workout time. The time starts at 24:00 minutes. Use the Resistance
+ or – buttons to adjust the time from here. Once the time is set press the "Start/Reset"
button to begin your workout.
Heart Rate Control Program Set-up
The Heart Rate Control program automatically changes the resistance to maintain a constant heart
rate that you establish during the program set up process.
1. Select Program: Press the Resistance + or – buttons until the Red LED illuminates beside the
Target Heart Rate program. Press "Enter".
2. Set Time: Use the Resistance + or – buttons to select the workout time. If a time is not
selected, the program will start counting up from 00:00. Press "Enter".
3. Set Target Heart Rate: : Set the desired workout heart rate by using the Resistance
+ or – buttons and Press the "Start" button to begin the workout.
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