Horizon Fitness ELITE 2.0B Owner's Manual

Horizon Fitness ELITE 2.0B Owner's Manual

Horizon fitness owner's guide upright bike elite 2.0b, elite 3.0b

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ELITE 2.0B
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  • Page 1 ELITE 2.0B ELITE 3.0B Owner’s Guide...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS GETTING STARTED/POWER MOVING/FOOT POSITION KNOW YOUR UPRIGHT BIKE (Elite 2.0B) QUICK START UP (Elite 2.0B) PROGRAMMING DISPLAY (Elite 2.0B) KNOW YOUR UPRIGHT BIKE (Elite 3.0B) QUICK START UP (Elite 3.0B)
  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    • Keep the cord away from heated surfaces. • Do not use outdoors. • Only use the power cord provided with your Horizon Fitness upright 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

    OTHER SAFETY TIPS FOR YOUR HORIZON FITNESS UPRIGHT BIKE CAUTION CAUTION! • If you experience chest pains, nausea, dizziness or shortness of breath, stop exercising immediately and consult your physician before continuing. • Do not wear clothing that might catch on any part of the upright bike.
  • Page 5 Fitness upright bike is a tremendously effective tool for achieving your personal fitness goals. Regular use of your Horizon Fitness upright bike can improve the quality of your life in so many ways. Here are just a few of the health benefits of aerobic exercise: •...
  • Page 6: Warranty Registration

    Owner’s Guide before using your new Horizon Fitness upright bike. WARRANTY REGISTRATION Your warranty card must be completed and sent to Horizon Fitness within thirty days of purchase or reg- istered on line at www.horizonfitness.com, before a warranty claim can be processed. Please keep receipt with owner’s guide as it may be required for a warranty claim.
  • Page 7: Getting Started/Power

    G E T T I N G S T A R T E D POWER The console on your (Elite 2.0B) is powered by 2 AA batteries, which are replaced through the back side of the console. Your exercise bike itself, is powered by you.
  • Page 8: Moving/Foot Position

    MOVING Your Horizon Fitness upright bike has a pair of transport wheels built into the front of the frame. Standing in front of the upright bike bracing one foot against the front wheel tube, grab the handle bars and carefully pull the bike towards you. Carefully push the bike to the desired location.
  • Page 9: Know Your Upright Bike (Elite 2.0B)

    K N O W Y O U R U P R I G H T B I K E CONSOLE GRIP PULSE HANDLEBARS TENSION KNOB CONSOLE MAST SEAT FRONT ADJUSTABLE SEAT FOOT LEVER TUBE TRANSPORT PEDALS WHEEL SIDE COVERS REAR SUPPORT TUBE ELITE 2.0B...
  • Page 10: Quick Start Up (Elite 2.0B)

    QUICK START UP Simply begin exercising. The console will automatically begin counting up and tracking your infor- mation. RESET Press and hold the reset button on the console. ELITE 2.0B...
  • Page 11: Programming

    Start pedaling, the console will automaticly begin counting down. FINISHING YOUR WORKOUT Remember to gradually slow down your pace before stopping your workout. After you have finished your workout, the console will ‘beep’ several times to let you know your workout is finished. ELITE 2.0B...
  • Page 12: Display (Elite 2.0B)

    60 & 70 RPM. PULSE Shown as Beats Per Minute. Used to monitor your heart rate during your workout (dis- played when contact is made with both grips. D I S P L A Y ELITE 2.0B...
  • Page 13: Know Your Upright Bike (Elite 3.0B)

    K N O W Y O U R U P R I G H T B I K E CONSOLE GRIP PULSE HANDLEBARS CONSOLE MAST SEAT FRONT ADJUSTABLE SEAT FOOT LEVER TUBE TRANSPORT PEDALS WHEEL SIDE COVERS REAR SUPPORT TUBE ELITE 3.0B...
  • Page 14: Quick Start Up (Elite 3.0B)

    QUICK START UP Simply press the 'Start" button to begin exercising. The program will automatically default to the Manual program unless another program is selected. RESET Press and hold the Stop button to reset the upright bike. ELITE 3.0B...
  • Page 15: Display (Elite 3.0B)

    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. CALORIES Shown as total accumulated calories burned during your workout. CHOOSING THE LEVEL Choose the program difficulty level, level 1-10, by pressing the + or - speed buttons. Available only on certain programs.
  • Page 16: Heart Rate

    RESISTANCE During a workout, the amount of resistance can be adjusted by pressing the plus (+) or minus (-) buttons on the console. The resistance levels vary from level 1 to 16 (level 1 being the easiest and level 16 being the most difficult). WATTS A measurement of your expending energy.
  • Page 17: Choosing A Program

    CHOOSING A PROGRAM To choose a program, press the quick program key. The program profile lights will show you which pro- gram you have selected. Once you choose a pro- gram, wait for 5 seconds and you will see the resistance level flashing in the Resistance window.
  • Page 18: Weight Loss

    P R O G R A M P R O F I L E S MANUAL Customized workouts, allowing the user to adjust resistance level to the user's preference. INTERVALS Improves your strength, speed, and endurance by raising and lowering the resistance levels throughout your workout to involve both your heart and muscles.
  • Page 19: Using Your Thr Zone

    U S I N G Y O U R T H R Z o n e P R O G R A M Once the ‘THR Zone’ quick program key is selected (3.0B only), wait for 5 seconds and you will see the target heart rate flashing in the Heart Rate window.
  • Page 20: Monitoring Your Heart Rate

    M O N I T O R I N G Y O U R H E A R T R A T E FEEDBACK Your Horizon Fitness upright bike offers two heart rate feedback options. You may choose to use the heart rate handlebars, or the chest transmitter for a hands free workout. (Elite 3.0B only) HEART RATE HANDLEBAR Place the palm of your hands directly on the heart rate handlebars.
  • Page 21 T H R Z o n e TARGET HEART RATE ZONE CHART 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’...
  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G Y O U R U P R I G H T B I K E Your Horizon Fitness upright bike is designed to be reliable and maintenance free. However, if you do experience problems with your upright bike, please reference the troubleshooting guide listed below.
  • Page 23 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 TOLLFREE @ 1-888-993-3199. www.horizonfitness.com ELITE SERIES...
  • Page 24: Common Product Questions

    ONCE IT IS ASSEMBLED? Your Horizon Fitness upright bike has a pair of transport wheels built into the front legs. It is easy to move your upright bike by rolling it on the front transport wheels. It is important that you place your Horizon Fitness upright bike in a comfortable and inviting room.
  • Page 25: How Often

    E X E R C I S E G U I D E L I N E S 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.
  • Page 26: Every Month

    Clean with soap and water cleaners only. Never use solvents on plastic parts. Cleanliness of your Horizon Fitness upright bike and its operating environment will keep maintenance problems and service calls to a minimum. For this reason, Horizon Fitness recommends that the fol- lowing preventive maintenance schedule be followed.
  • Page 27: Perceived Exertion Level

    HOW HARD? How hard you workout is also determined by your goals. If you use your Horizon Fitness upright bike to prepare for a 5K run, you will probably work out at a higher intensity than if your goal is gen- eral fitness.
  • Page 28: 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 related injury. Ease into each of these stretches with a slow gentle motion. Do not stretch to the point of pain.
  • Page 29: T H E I M P O R T A N C E O F W A R M U P A N D C O O L D O W N

    T H E I M P O R T A N C E O F W A R M U P A N D C O O L D O W N 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.
  • Page 30: Fitness Goals

    An important step in developing a long term fitness program is to determine your goals. Is your primary goal for exercising on your Horizon Fitness upright 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 31: Weekly Log Sheets

    W E E K L Y L O G S H E E T ELITE SERIES...
  • Page 32: Monthly Log Sheets

    M O N T H L Y L O G S H E E T ELITE SERIES...
  • Page 33: Home Use 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 34 HORIZON FITNESS 800 BURTON BOULEVARD DEFOREST, WISCONSIN 53532 phone 1.888.993.3199 fax 1.608.842.1660 www.horizonfitness.com Rev. 1.1...

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