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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...
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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...
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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.
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This Operation Manual describes the functions of the following products: Life Fitness cross-trainer: See Section 7, 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.
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.
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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.
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 5, 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.
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.
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START/STOP/HOLD TO RESET: Use this key to initiate a number of different functions on the cross-trainer. • Beginning a 30-minute QUICK-START MANUAL workout immediately, without setup steps • Beginning a workout after completing the setup steps for a specific workout •...
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The bottom window displays the following statistics in alternating rotation for a workout-in-progress. Depending on which statistic is being displayed at any given instance, the corresponding LED lights up at the same time. • RPM (Revolutions Per Minute): The pedaling speed or rate •...
EADING ACK AND ATER OTTLE OLDER A reading rack (A) for supporting a book or magazine is located at the base of the upper panel of the console. A water bottle holder (B) is mounted on the monocolumn of the cross-trainer.
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.
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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...
ORKOUTS ORKOUT VERVIEWS This section lists the cross-trainer’s pre-programmed workouts. For more detailed information, see Section 4.2, titled Setting Up and Using the Workouts. QUICK START MANUAL MODE is the fastest way to begin exercising, and it bypasses the steps involved in selecting a specific workout program.
ETTING P AND SING THE ORKOUTS To activate the console, press any key, or simply start pedaling. When the console display lights up, either select QUICK START MANUAL MODE, or select a specific workout. Setting up a specific workout involves five steps, which are described in this section: 1.
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NTERING A EIGHT After a workout is selected, the top DATA WINDOW flashes a default weight. Press ENTER to accept the default. Or, to change the weight, use the ARROW keys. Then, when the weight appears in the DATA WINDOW, press ENTER to accept it.
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IFFICULTY EVEL ABLE PPLIES TO ANDOM NTERVAL LOPE HALLENGE Program Difficulty Level Resistance Level Range 1 to 8 2 to 9 3 to 10 4 to 11 5 to 12 6 to 13 7 to 14 8 to 15 9 to 16 XPLANATION OF IFFICULTY EVELS...
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SING ORKOUTS IN ROGRESS The cross-trainer MANUAL program features 16 resistance levels, with “1” being the easiest and “16” being the most difficult. The cross-trainer RANDOM, SLOPE, INTERVAL, PEAK, and CHALLENGE programs feature 9 difficulty levels, with “1” being the easiest and “9” being the most difficult. While a workout is in progress, it is possible to change the level of the overall workout.
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SING THE EART ONE TO AXIMIZE ORKOUT ENEFITS Research shows that keeping the heart rate within a certain range while exercising promotes muscular and cardiovascular conditioning for maximum health benefits. This range is between 60 percent and 85 percent of a given user’s theoretical maximum heart rate.
ORKOUT ESCRIPTIONS ANUAL URPOSE OF ANUAL ORKOUT Allows the user to be in complete control of the resistance level. The level directly corresponds with the braking system. So if the user sets the level to 9, then the braking resistance is set to 9. XPLANATION OF EGMENTS The workout has 20 total time segments displayed in the shape of a racetrack.
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URPOSE OF ORKOUT Maintains a constant resistance level throughout the workout. Intended to burn fat. XPLANATION OF EGMENTS The workout has 16 total time segments, although the workout profile window can only display 8 segments at a time. The workout pro- file begins by displaying the first half of the workout, or 1 - 8 time segments.
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ANDOM URPOSE OF ANDOM ORKOUT Provides a completely random workout profile of hills and valleys every time the user selects this workout. Endless variety reduces boredom. XPLANATION OF EGMENTS The workout has 16 total time segments, although the workout profile window can only display 8 segments at a time. The workout pro- file begins by displaying the first half of the workout, or 1 - 8 time segments.
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LOPE URPOSE OF LOPE ORKOUT Gradually increases resistance so user is less aware of the physical demand. Helps user slowly build-up to higher resistance levels and improve cardiovascular endurance. XPLANATION OF EGMENTS The workout has 16 total time segments, although the workout profile window can only display 8 segments at a time. The workout pro- file begins by displaying the first half of the workout, or 1 - 8 time segments.
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NTERVAL NTERVAL URPOSE OF NTERVAL ORKOUT Combines alternating hills and valleys of high and low resistance levels. Raising and lowering the heart rate in this manner is proven to efficiently promote fat burn and cardiovascular endurance. XPLANATION OF EGMENTS The workout has 16 total time segments, although the workout profile window can only display 8 segments at a time. The workout pro- file begins by displaying the first half of the workout, or 1 - 8 time segments.
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HALLENGE URPOSE OF HALLENGE ORKOUT Maintains a high resistance level throughout the workout. Challenges the user to a high intensity workout that promotes cardiovascu- lar endurance. XPLANATION OF EGMENTS The workout has 16 total time segments, although the workout profile window can only display 8 segments at a time. The workout pro- file begins by displaying the first half of the workout, or 1 - 8 time segments.
SING ORKOUTS HART The following charts will help you set up and begin the various workout programs. First, select a workout using the specific workout key. Then, use the Arrows to enter data as prompted. The display will prompt for any additional information that may be needed for the new workout.
ERVICE AND ECHNICAL REVENTATIVE AINTENANCE The cross-trainer is backed by engineering excellence and is one of the most rugged and trouble-free pieces of exercise equip- ment on the market today. The manufacturer’s products have proven to be durable in health clubs, colleges, military facilities, and other locations the world over.
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.
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Product as specified in the Manual; notify Customer Service of any defect within 10 days after discov- ery of the defect; if instructed, return any defective part for replacement or, if necessary, the entire Product for repair. Life Fitness reserves the right to decide whether or not a product is to be returned for repair.
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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...
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