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Horizon Fitness ELITE SERIES 2.1R User Manual

Horizon Fitness ELITE SERIES 2.1R User Manual

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  • Page 1 ELITE SERIES 2.1R 3.1R Recumbent User’s Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS ........3 BEFORE YOU BEGIN .

  • Page 3: Important Precautions

    • Keep the cord away from heated surfaces. • Do not use outdoors. • Only use the power cord provided with your Horizon Fitness semi-recumbent bike. • Never place the power cord under carpeting or place any object on top of the power cord, which may pinch or damage it.

  • Page 4: Operation

    CAUTION CAUTION! • If you experience chest pains, nausea, dizziness or shortness of breath, stop exercising immediately and consult your physician before continuing. • Do not turn pedals by hand. • Do not wear clothing that might catch on any part of the recumbent bike. •...

  • Page 5: Warranty Registration

    Owner’s Guide before using your new Horizon Fitness recumbent bike. WARRANTY REGISTRATION Your warranty card must be completed and sent to Horizon Fitness within thirty days of purchase or regis- tered on line at www.horizonfitness.com, before a warranty claim can be processed. Please keep your receipt with the user’s guide as it may be required for a warranty claim.

  • Page 6: Before You Begin

    You’ve taken an important step in developing and sustaining an exercise program! Your Horizon Fitness recumbent bike is a tremendously effective tool for achieving your personal fitness goals. Regular use of your Horizon Fitness recumbent bike can improve the quality of your life in so many ways.

  • Page 7: Assembly (2.1R & 3.1R)

    Assembly UNPACKING Unpack the product where you will be using it. Place the product on a level flat surface. It is recom- mended that you place a protective covering on your floor. Note: It is recommended that you apply grease to the threads of each bolt as you assemble the product, to prevent loosening and noise. Also, during each assembly step, ensure that ALL nuts and bolts are in place and partially threaded in before completely tightening any ONE bolt.
  • Page 8 HARDWARE (2.1R & 3.1R) C) Arc Washer Quantity: 8 D) 15mm Bolt A) 20mm Bolt Quantity: 10 Quantity: 2 B) 40mm Bolt Quantity: 8...
  • Page 9 STEP 1: ATTACH REAR FOOT TUBE. Note: Make sure not to tighten bolts until all assembly steps have been completely assembled and aligned. STEP 4: ATTACH LEFT & RIGHT PEDALS. Note: Both pedals are labeled L for left and R for right. To tighten turn the left pedal COUNTER CLOCKWISE and the right pedal CLOCKWISE.

  • Page 10: Recumbent Operation & Adjustment

    Recumbent Operation & Adjustment POWER Your recumbent bike is powered by a power supply. The power supply must be plugged into the power jack, which is located in the front of the machine near the front foot tube. LEVELING The recumbent bike should be level for optimum use. Once you have placed the recumbent bike where you intend to use it, raise or lower the adjustable leveler located under the rear portion of the side cover.
  • Page 11 MOVING Your Horizon Fitness recumbent bike has a pair of transport wheels built into the front of the frame. To move, firmly grasp the vertical seat post and one of the side handlebars. Carefully lift and roll. Note: Your console may very from the above diagram.

  • Page 12: Console Features & Display (2.1R & 3.1R)

    Console Features & Display 2.1R QUICK START UP Simply press the “Start” button to begin exercising. The console will automatically start counting. RESET Press and hold the “Stop” button to reset the recumbent. 2.1R VIEW...

  • Page 13: Starting Your Workout

    SELECTING OPTIONAL FEEDBACK Press the ‘SELECT’ button on the console to scroll through and view your time/distance, rpm/pulse and watts/calories. Press and hold select for 3 seconds to automically scroll. STARTING YOUR WORKOUT Press ‘START’ to automically begin exercising or press time/up/down to set your workout time and press ‘START’...
  • Page 14 TIME Shown as Minutes:Seconds. View the time remaining or the time elapsed in your workout. DISTANCE Shown as Miles. View the accumulated distance during your workout. Shown as Revolutions per Minute. Improve striding technique while reducing leg muscle fatigue by striding between 60 & 70 RPM.
  • Page 15 3.1R QUICK START UP Simply press the “Start” button to begin exercising. The console will automatically default to the Manual program unless another program is selected. RESET Press and hold the “Stop” button to reset the elliptical trainer. 3.1R CONSOLE VIEW...
  • Page 16 TIME Shown as Minutes:Seconds. View the time remaining or the time elapsed in your workout. DISTANCE Shown as Miles. View the accumulated distance during your workout. SPEED Speed shown as speed in miles per hour. CALORIES Shown as total accumulated calories burned during your work- out.
  • Page 17 RESISTANCE During a workout, the amount of resistance can be adjusted by pressing the quick resistance or up/down buttons on the console. The resistance levels vary from level 1 to 16 (level 1 being the easi- est and level 16 being the most difficult). WATTS A measurement of your energy expenditure.

  • Page 18: Choosing A Program

    CHOOSING A PROGRAM To choose a program, press the quick program key. The program name will scroll across the display. Press “Select” to choose your program. Once you choose a program, you will see the level flashing in the Distance/Speed window. CHOOSING A LEVEL With the level flashing, press the up or down buttons to adjust your level.

  • Page 19: Program Profiles

    Program Profiles P1 MANUAL Customized workouts, allowing the user to adjust resistance level to the user's preference. P2 INTERVALS Improves your strength, speed, and endurance by raising and lowering the resistance levels through- out your workout to involve both your heart and muscles. P3 ROLLING Maintains weight by gradually raising and lowering the resistance level to gradually raise and lower your heart rate.

  • Page 20: Program Charts

    Program Charts P2 INTERVALS Time-based goal with 10 difficulty levels to choose from. Peak segments last 30 seconds, valley segments last 90 seconds. Warm-up and cool-down last 5:00 minutes each and are included in program times. Warm Up Resistance Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4...
  • Page 21 P4 WEIGHT LOSS Time-based goal with 10 difficulty levels to choose from. All segments last 10 seconds. Warm-up and cool-down last 5:00 minutes each and are included in program times. Warm Up Resistance Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7...
  • Page 22 P5 TOUR Distance-based program with 10 different difficulty levels to choose from. Resistance Warm Up Resistance Level 1 distance 142 Resistance Level 2 distance 165 Level 3 Resistance distance 169 Level 4 Resistance distance 169 Resistance Level 5 distance 170 Resistance Level 6 distance 170...

  • Page 23: Using Your Race Program

    USING YOUR RACE PROGRAM (3.1R only) Your Race Program is designed to add motivation to a workout by allowing you to compete against a selected pacer. To use your Race Program, follow these instructions: 1. Choose the Race program by pressing the quick program buttons. Press “Select”. 2.

  • Page 24: Using Your Thr Zone Programs 1 & 2

    USING YOUR THR ZONE PROGRAMS 1 & 2 (3.1R only) The THR zone program is designed to keep the user at an optimum exercise level, while adjusting the resistance levels to keep the user at a target heart rate. To choose the THR zone program, follow these instructions.

  • Page 25: Using Your Custom User Programs 1 & 2

    USING YOUR CUSTOM USER PROGRAMS 1 & 2 Your Custom user program 1 & 2 is designed to allow you to create your own programming, with the ability to save your program settings for future workouts. To use your Custom user program 1 & 2, fol- low these instructions: (3.1R only) 1.

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting & Maintenance Procedures

    Clean with soap and water cleaners only. Never use solvents on plastic parts. Cleanliness of your Horizon Fitness recumbent bike and its operating environment will keep mainte- nance problems and service calls to a minimum. For this reason, Horizon Fitness recommends that the following preventive maintenance schedule be followed.
  • Page 27 Your Horizon Fitness recumbent bike is designed to be reliable and maintenance free. However, if you do experience problems with your recumbent bike, please reference the troubleshooting guide listed below. PROBLEM: There is no display on the console. SOLUTION: Remove the console and verify that the console cable is attached properly, making sure that the cable is securely inserted into the console.
  • Page 28 If the above troubleshooting section does not remedy the problem, discontinue use and turn the power off. DO NOT RETURN TO THE STORE, PLEASE CONTACT THE HORIZON FITNESS CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER TOLL-FREE @ 1-800-244-4192 Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m. CST (excluding holidays).

  • Page 29: Common Product Questions

    CAN I MOVE THE RECUMBENT BIKE EASILY ONCE IT IS ASSEMBLED? Your Horizon Fitness recumbent bike has a pair of transport wheels built into the front foot. It is easy to move your recumbent bike by rolling it on the front transport wheels. It is important that you place your Horizon Fitness recumbent bike in a comfortable and inviting room.

  • Page 30: Conditioning Guidelines

    Conditioning Guidelines Always consult your physician before beginning an exercise program. HOW OFTEN? The American Heart Association recommends that you exercise at least 3 to 4 days per week to main- tain cardiovascular fitness. If you have other goals such as weight or fat loss, you will achieve your goal faster with more frequent exercise.

  • Page 31: Perceived Exertion Level

    HOW HARD? How hard you workout is also determined by your goals. If you use your Horizon Fitness recumbent bike to prepare for a 5K race, you will probably work out at a higher intensity than if your goal is gen- eral fitness.

  • Page 32: Monitoring Your Heart Rate

    Center the chest strap just below the breast or pectoral muscles, directly over your sternum, with the Horizon Fitness logo facing out. Note: The chest strap must be tight and properly placed to receive an accurate and consistent readout. If the chest strap is too loose, or positioned improperly, you may receive an erratic or inconsistent heart rate readout.

  • Page 33: Heart Rate Chart

    Heart Rate Chart THR ZONE Your ‘Target Heart Rate Zone’ is a percentage of your maximum heart rate. Target Zones will vary for each individual, depending on age, current level of conditioning, and personal fitness goals. The American Heart Association recommends working-out at a ‘Target Heart Rate Zone’ of between 60% and 75% of your maximum heart rate.

  • Page 34: Developing A Fitness Program

    TIPS STRETCH FIRST Before using your Horizon Fitness product, it is best to take a few minutes doing a few gentle stretch- ing exercises. Stretching prior to exercise will improve flexibility and reduce chances of exercise relat- ed injury. Ease into each of these stretches with a slow gentle motion. Do not stretch to the point of pain.

  • Page 35: Warm Up & Cool Down

    Warm Up & Cool Down THE IMPORTANCE OF WARM UP AND COOL DOWN WARM UP The first 2 to 5 minutes of a workout should be devoted to warming up. The warm-up will limber your muscles and prepare them for more strenuous exercise. Make sure that you warm-up on your Horizon Fitness product at a slow pace.

  • Page 36: Achieving Your Fitness Goals

    An important step in developing a long term fitness program is to determine your goals. Is your pri- mary goal for exercising on your Horizon Fitness recumbent bike to lose weight? Improve muscle? Burn Stress? Prepare for the spring racing schedule? Knowing what your goals are will help you develop a more successful exercise program.

  • Page 37: Weekly Log Sheets

    Weekly Log Sheets...

  • Page 38: Monthly Log Sheets

    Monthly Log Sheets...

  • Page 39: Limited Warranty

    LABOR • 1 YEAR Horizon Fitness shall cover the labor cost for the repair of the device for a period of one year from the date of the original purchase, so long as the device remains in the possession of the original owner.
  • Page 40 HORIZON FITNESS | 800 BURTON BOULEVARD | DEFOREST, WI 53532 Phone 1-800-244-4192 Fax 1-608-842-1660 www.horizonfitness.com Elite Series. Rev. 1.3...

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