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Life Fitness X 35 User Manual

Total-body elliptical cross-trainer
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  • Page 1 T O T A L - B O D Y E L L I P T I C A L C R O S S - T R A I N E R U S E R M A N U A L...
  • Page 2 EADQUARTERS 5100 North River Road Schiller Park, Illinois 60176 • U.S.A. www.lifefitness.com NTERNATIONAL FFICES LIFE FITNESS ASIA PACIFIC LTD LIFE FITNESS IBERIA LIFE FITNESS UK LTD Room 2610, Miramar Tower Pol. Ind. Molí dels Frares. c/C, nº 12 Queen Adelaide 132 Nathan Road 08620 Sant Vicenç...
  • Page 3 Before using this product, it is essential to read this ENTIRE operation manual and ALL installation instructions. This will help in setting up the equipment quickly and in instructing others on how to use it correctly and safely. FCC Warning - Possible Radio / Television Interference NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ABLE OF ONTENTS Getting Started ................6 Important Safety Instructions .
  • Page 5 Specifications .................41 © 2005 Life Fitness, a division of Brunswick Corporation. All rights reserved. Life Fitness is a registered trademark of Brunswick...
  • Page 6 This Operation Manual describes the functions of the following products: Life Fitness cross-trainer: See Section 9, titled Specifications page in this manual for product-specific features. Statement of Purpose: The cross-trainer is an exercise machine that combines low-impact elliptical pedaling with push/pull arm motion to provide an efficient, effective total body workout.

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Use caution when mounting or dismounting the cross-trainer. While exercising, always hold onto the user arms. • Never operate a Life Fitness product if it has a damaged power cord or electrical plug, or if it has been dropped, damaged, or even partially immersed in water. Contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services.
  • Page 8 Keep hands and feet away from all moving parts. • To ensure proper functioning of this product, do not install attachments or accessories that are not provided or recommended by Life Fitness. • Use this product in a well-ventilated area.

  • Page 9: Setup

    ETUP Read the entire Operation Manual before setting up the cross-trainer. HERE TO LACE THE ROSS TRAINER Following all safety instructions in Section 1.1, move the cross-trainer to the location in which it will be used. See Section 9, titled Specifications, for the dimensions of the footprint. Allow one foot (30.4 cm) of clearance in front of the cross-trainer to allow for movement of the pedal levers.

  • Page 10: The Display Console

    ISPLAY ONSOLE ISPLAY ONSOLE VERVIEW The computerized display console on the cross-trainer allows the user to tailor a workout to personal fitness abilities and goals and to monitor progress. With this easy-to-use console the user can track fitness improvement from one workout to the next.
  • Page 11 QUICK START: Press this key to begin a MANUAL workout immediately, without having to select a workout. Once the workout is in progress, use the ARROW KEYS to change the intensity level or workout duration as desired. MY WORKOUTS: Press this key to select a MY WORKOUTS user preset workout. WORKOUT PROFILES: Press this key to select one of the following workouts during a workout setup: •...
  • Page 12 WORKOUT PROFILE WINDOW: This window displays shapes, made of columns of lights, that represent the levels of intensity in a workout-in-progress. The higher the column, the greater the intensity. During a HEART SYNC workout, the Cross-Trainer requires the use of wireless heart rate chest strap to detect a heart rate signal. If the console does not detect a signal, the MESSAGE CENTER displays the prompt, "NEED HEART RATE - CHECK TELEMETRY STRAP".

  • Page 13: The Reading Rack And Accessory Tray

    LEVEL ARROWS keys: Main function is to change resistance level. (lower console) M TOTAL BODY TRAINER keys: Allows user to activate Total Body Trainer mode when in Manual, Hill, or Random workouts. (lower console) LOWER BODY TRAINER keys: Allows user to activate Lower Body Trainer mode when in Manual, Hill or Random workouts.

  • Page 14: Correct Usage

    ORRECT SAGE OUNTING AND DISMOUNTING THE ROSS RAINER If mounting from the user right side of the Cross-Trainer, grasp the user right handlebar with the right hand. Place the right foot on the user right pedal and carefully step over the Cross-Trainer, grasp the user left handlebar with the left hand, and place the left foot on the user left pedal.
  • Page 15 RAKING ESISTANCE The Life Fitness Cross-Trainer features speed-dependent braking resistance. For a set resistance level on the monitor, the resistance increases with speed. The faster you go, the greater the resistance. The computer makes no adjustments to maintain the resistance...

  • Page 16: Heart Sync Exercise Programs

    EART XERCISE ROGRAMS EART ORKOUTS Research shows that maintaining a specific heart rate while exercising is the optimal way to monitor the intensity of a workout and to achieve maximum results. That is the idea behind the Heart Sync approach to exercise. Heart Sync workouts identify an exerciser's ideal heart rate range for burning fat or increasing cardiovascular fitness.

  • Page 17: The Wireless Heart Rate Chest Strap

    IRELESS EART HEST TRAP The Cross-Trainer is equipped with wireless heart rate monitoring system in which electrodes, pressed against the skin, transfer heart rate signals to the cross trainer console. These electrodes are attached to a wireless heart rate chest strap that the user wears during the workout.

  • Page 18: The Workouts

    ORKOUTS ORKOUT VERVIEWS This section lists the cross trainer’s pre-programmed workouts. For more detailed information, see Section 5.2, titled Using the Workouts. QUICK START is the fastest way to begin exercising, and it bypasses the steps involved in selecting a specific workout program.
  • Page 19 TOTAL BODY TRAINER This workout makes the most of the Life Fitness Cross-Trainer's total body workout capabilities by leading the user through a varied workout that exercises all the major muscle groups. For an upper-body workout that works all the muscles in the arms, the console directs the user to push and pull the handlebar arms at various times.

  • Page 20: Using The Workouts

    3 minutes followed by backward motion for two minutes. By making the most of the Life Fitness Cross-Trainer's forward and reverse feature, this program provides an effective workout for the thighs, calves, hips and buttocks.
  • Page 21 ELECTING A ORKOUT For MANUAL, RANDOM, HILL, EZ RESISTANCE, SPORTS TRAINING, TOTAL BODY, LOWER BODY, FAT BURN, CARDIO, HEART RATE HILL, HEART RATE INTERVAL, and EXTREME HEART RATE: When prompted to select a workout, use the WORKOUT PROFILE key to scroll through the options displayed in the MESSAGE CENTER. Then, use the ARROW keys to scroll through the workout names as they appear in the MESSAGE CENTER.
  • Page 22 Each of the 20 difficulty levels corresponds to a range of resistance levels as seen in the table below. A resistance level is applied to each individual interval within a workout profile. See Section 5.3, titled Workout Descriptions for more information. While the workout is in progress, it is possible to change the difficulty level. Difficulty Resistance Difficulty...
  • Page 23 NITIATING AN ARLY Cool Down mode ends a workout and gradually lowers the intensity level automatically. Press the COOL DOWN key at any desired point during a workout to go immediately into Cool Down mode. In this phase of a workout the body begins to remove lactic acid and other accumulated by-products of exercise, which build up in muscles during a workout and contribute to muscle soreness.

  • Page 24: Workout Descriptions

    ORKOUT ESCRIPTIONS ROSS RAINER ORKOUT ETUP TEPS QUICK START SPORTS TRAINING CARDIO* EXTREME HEART RATE* Select QUICK START Select SPORTS TRAINING Select CARDIO Select EXTREME HEART RATE Begin workout Select time Enter time Enter time Enter weight Enter weight Enter age MANUAL Select level Enter age...
  • Page 25 ANUAL The MANUAL workout has no automatic resistance changes. While the workout is in progress, increase or lower the intensity level as desired, using the arrow keys. The HILL workout features intervals of intense aerobic activity separated by intervals of lower-intensity. Interval training has been scientifically demonstrated to yield greater cardiorespiratory improvement than steady-pace training.
  • Page 26 1 to 9 minutes: Because workouts with durations of less than 10 minutes are insufficient for the HILL workout to complete all four phases adequately, the profile is condensed at various stages. 10 to 19 minutes: The interval durations are initially set at 30 seconds for a 10-minute workout. For every additional minute of workout duration intervals lengthen by three seconds.
  • Page 27 By making the most of the Life Fitness Cross-Trainer's forward and reverse feature, this program provides an effective workout for the thighs, calves, hips and buttocks.
  • Page 28 The FAT BURN workout is designed to maintain a user’s heart rate at 65 percent of the theoretical maximum rate † optimal results. Throughout the workout, the user grasps the hand pulse sensors or wears a wireless heart rate chest strap. The console continuously monitors and displays the heart rate, adjusting the intensity level of the exercise bike to reach and maintain the target*.
  • Page 29 EART ORKOUT This workout consists of three hills that target three heart rate goals: The first hill brings the heart rate to 90 percent of the target rate. The second hill increases the heart rate to 95 percent. The third hill matches the target heart rate. The valley always is defined as 85 percent of the target heart rate.
  • Page 30 EART NTERVAL ORKOUT This workout alternates between a hill, which brings the heart rate up to the target rate*, and a valley, which brings the heart rate down to 90 percent of the target. After a warm-up, the workout progresses toward the first hill and heart rate goal. Once the goal is reached, the hill continues for three minutes.
  • Page 31 XTREME EART ORKOUT This intense, varied workout is designed to help more experienced users break through fitness improvement plateaus. The workout alternates between two target heart rate goals as quickly as possible. The effect is similar to that of running sprints. When setting up the workout, the user enters a target heart rate.

  • Page 32: My Workouts Tm Personal Programs

    ORKOUTS ERSONAL ROGRAMS The My Workouts Personal Programs feature on the exercise bike makes it possible to pre-set up to four workouts with personal setup information, such as age, duration, or level, and then store the workouts in the console memory. These workouts are accessed with the MY WORKOUT key.
  • Page 33 (Changing a workout name:) 4. The MESSAGE CENTER displays “MY WORKOUTS” and the numeral corresponding to the selected workout. The first character of the workout name flashes. Use the ARROW keys to scroll through displayed character options, which include all the letters of the alphabet, numerals 0 through 9, a dash (-) and an underscore (_). When the desired character appears, press the ENTER key to accept the character.

  • Page 34: Optional Settings

    PTIONAL ETTINGS Use the Optional Settings feature to change default settings or to enable or disable certain programs or displays on the Cross-Trainer console. NTERING AND USING THE PTIONAL ETTINGS EATURE Press the PAUSE/CLEAR key twice, and then press Enter. The console beeps three times, and the MESSAGE CENTER displays the first of a series of optional settings.

  • Page 35: Service And Technical Data

    The Cross-Trainer is backed by engineering excellence and is one of the most rugged and trouble-free pieces of exercise equipment on the market today. Life Fitness products have proven to be durable in health clubs, colleges, military facilities, and other locations the world over.

  • Page 36: Preventative Maintenance Schedule

    REVENTATIVE AINTENANCE CHEDULE Follow the schedule below to ensure proper operation of the product. ITEM WEEKLY MONTHLY BI-ANNUALLY ANNUALLY Display Console Console Mounting Bolts Accessory Tray Frame Plastic Covers Pedals and Straps KEY: C=Clean; I=Inspect ROUBLESHOOTING THE IRELESS EART HEST TRAP EART EADING...
  • Page 37 EART EADING RRATIC XTREMELY If the chest strap is worn near sources of electromagnetic signals, these signals may be strong enough to elevate heart rate readings. Possible sources include: • Television sets and/or antennas, cell phones, computers, cars, high voltage power lines and motor driven exercise equipment.

  • Page 38: How To Obtain Product Service

    Telephone: (+55) 11.7295.2217 FAX: (+43) 1615.7198.20 FAX: (+55) 11.7295.2218 Life Fitness Atlantic BV Life Fitness Benelux Life Fitness Asia Pacific Ltd Life Fitness Japan Telephone: +31 (0) 180 64 66 66 Telephone: (+852) 2891.6677 Telephone: (+81) 3.3359.4306 FAX: +31 (0) 180 64 66 99 FAX: (+852) 2575.6001...

  • Page 39: Warranty Information

    WHO PAYS SHIPPING & INSURANCE FOR SERVICE: If the Product or any warranted part must be returned to a service facility for repairs, Life Fitness will pay all shipping and insurance charges during the warranty period (within the United States only). The purchaser is responsible for shipping and insurance charges after the warranty has expired.
  • Page 40 Warranties may vary outside the U.S. Contact Life Fitness for details.
  • Page 41 CHANGES IN WARRANTY NOT AUTHORIZED: No one is authorized to change, modify or extend the terms of this limited warranty. EFFECT OF U.S. STATE LAWS: This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state. MODEL LIFETIME 5 YEARS...

  • Page 42: Specifications

    PECIFICATIONS Designed use: Home Maximum user weight: 300 pounds / 136 kilograms Resistance system: Eddy current CONSOLE: Displays: DATA DISPLAYS Time, Time/Zone, Cool Down, Heart Rate, Speed, Heart Rate %, Distance, Calories/Hour, Calories DOT MATRIX WINDOW indicating workout profile Summaries: Time, Distance, Calories WORKOUTS: Quick Start Manual Mode, Manual, Random, Hill, EZ Resistance, Sports Training, Total Body,...
  • Page 43 ASSEMBLED DIMENSIONS: Length 65 inches / 165 centimeters Width 27 inches / 68 centimeters Height 62 inches / 157 centimeters Weight 242 pounds / 109 kilograms SHIPPING DIMENSIONS: Length 73 inches / 185 centimeters Width 28.5 inches / 72.5 centimeters Height 32 inches / 81 centimeters Weight...
  • Page 44 Life Fitness offers a full line of premier fitness equipment for the home. T O T A L - B O D Y E L L I P T I C A L C R O S S - T R A I N E R S | T R E A D M I L L S | L I F E C Y C L E E X E R C I S E B I K E S ®...

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