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Life Fitness CL5XH Operation Manual

Life Fitness CL5XH Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 Classic Series Cross-Trainer Model CLSXH o p e r a t i o n m a n u a l...
  • Page 2 08960 Sant Just Desvern Barcelona Schiller Park, IL 60176 U.S.A China and Hong Kong SPAIN Telephone: +1(847) 288 3300 Life Fitness Asia Pacific LTD Telephone: (+34) 936 724 660 Fax: +1(847) 288 3703 Room 2610, Miramar Tower Service Email: internationalservicesupport@lifefitness.com...
  • Page 3 Before using this product, it is essential that this ENTIRE operation manual and ALL installation instructions be read. This will help in setting up the equipment quickly and in instructing others on how to use it correctly and safely. Avant toute utilisation de ce produit, il est indispensable de lire ce manuel d'utilisation dans son INTÉGRALITÉ, ainsi que TOUTES les instructions d'installations.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Brunswick Corporation. Polar is a registered trademark of Polar Electro, Inc. Cardio Theater is a registered trademark of the Cardio Theater Holdings. FitLinxx is a registered trademark of the Integrated Fitness Corp. Any use of these trademarks, without the express written consent of Life Fitness or...
  • Page 5 Classic Series Cross-Trainer Model CLSXH See "Specifications" page in this manual for product specific features. Statement of Purpose: The Life Fitness Cross-Trainer is an exercise machine that combines low-impact elliptical pedal- ing with push/pull arm motion to provide an efficient, effective total body workout.

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    • Do not use this product outdoors, near swimming pools or in areas of high humidity. • Never operate a Life Fitness product with the air openings blocked. Keep air openings free of lint, hair or any obstructing material. •...
  • Page 7 Ne faites pas basculer l'appareil sur le côté tandis qu'il fonctionne. • Maintenez la zone autour du produit Life Fitness exempte d'obstructions, y compris de murs et de meubles. Veillez à laisser au moins 30 cm d'espace autour du Life Fitness Cross-Trainer.

  • Page 8: Setup

    See Section 7, titled Specifications, for the dimensions of the footprint. Allow one foot of clearance in front of the Life Fitness Cross-Trainer to allow for movement of the pedal levers. It should be easy to mount the Life Fitness Cross- Trainer from the side.

  • Page 9: The Display Console

    “SELECT WORKOUT OR PRESS QUICK START”. If no key is pressed for 15 seconds and the user stops pedaling, the console shuts down again. NOTE: The Life Fitness Cross-Trainer’s AutoStart feature also activates the console when the user steps on the pedals and begins pedaling.
  • Page 10 QUICK START: Press this key to begin a manual workout immediately, without having to select a workout program. Once the workout is in progress, use the ARROW KEYS or the NUMERIC KEYPAD to change the intensity level or workout duration as desired.

  • Page 11: The Accessory Tray / Reading Rack

    If programmed to do so, the MESSAGE CENTER displays any or all of these three values each time the intensity level changes during the workout: • Calories per Hour: the rate of calories burned per hour. • Watts: effort level in Watts. The Watt is a unit of power output or the expression of the mechanical rate of work. •...

  • Page 12: Heart Rate Zone Training Exercise

    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 Life Fitness heart rate zone training approach to exercise.

  • Page 13: Heart Rate Monitoring

    IFEPULSE IGITAL EART ONITORING YSTEM The patented Lifepulse system sensors are the built-in heart rate monitoring system on the Life Fitness Cross-Trainer. For the most accurate reading possible, during a workout: • Grasp the sensors (A) firmly. • Hold each sensors at the vertical midpoint.

  • Page 14: Telemetry

    These electrodes are attached to a chest strap that the user wears during the workout. The chest strap is optional. To order it, call Life Fitness Customer Support Services. See Section 6.4, titled How to Obtain Product Service.

  • Page 15: The Workouts

    ORKOUT VERVIEWS This section lists the Life Fitness Cross-Trainer’s pre-programmed workouts. For more detailed information, see Section 4.2, titled Using the Workouts. QUICK START is the fastest way to begin exercising and bypasses the steps involved in selecting a specific workout program.

  • Page 16: Using The Workouts

    EGIN A ORKOUT To mount the Life Fitness Cross-Trainer, grasp the handles and carefully step on the pedals. To dismount, step off the pedals while still holding the handles. Then let go of the handles. Without networking, press START or begin pedaling to activate the console. The MESSAGE CENTER displays, "SELECT WORKOUT OR PRESS ENTER TO BEGIN."...
  • Page 17 When prompted by the MESSAGE CENTER to enter age, use the ARROW KEYS to increase or decrease the displayed age to the correct value (or key in the correct value with the NUMERIC KEYPAD) and press ENTER. Life Fitness Cross-Trainer workout programs that set a target heart rate* zone first calculate the user’s theoretical maxi- mum heart rate †...
  • Page 18 8. Begin the workout. ELECTING A ORKOUT Two workout mode options on the Life Fitness Cross-Trainer feature alternate ways to vary workouts. • Aerobics Mode: This workout mode simulates the experience of working out with a trainer. Throughout the workout, the MESSAGE CENTER displays prompts to vary the workload and emphasize different muscle groups, such as upper- and lower-body.
  • Page 19 ITNESS ROSS RAINER ORKOUT ETUP TEPS QUICK START HEART RATE INTERVAL* INTERVAL CROSS-TRAIN AEROBICS Press QUICK START Press ZONE TRAINING+ Press HILL PLUS repeated- Press PERSONAL Begin workout repeatedly until HR ly until INTERVAL TRAINER repeatedly INTERVAL appears; appears; press ENTER until X-TRAIN MANUAL press ENTER...

  • Page 20: Workout Descriptions

    WORKOUT PROFILE window displays a heart shape and the MESSAGE CENTER displays a prompt to grip the sensors. The console continuously monitors and displays the heart rate, adjusting the intensity level of the Life Fitness Cross-Trainer to reach and maintain the target*. This system eliminates over- and under-training and maximizes the aerobic benefits of exercise by using the body's fat stores for fuel.
  • Page 21 Each column, as seen in the WORKOUT PROFILE window and the chart below, represents one interval. The overall duration of the workout determines the length of each interval. Each workout is made up of 20 intervals, so the duration of each interval is equal to the duration of the entire workout divided by 20.

  • Page 22: Heart Rate Hill

    EART This program combines the standard HILL workout profile with the concept of Heart Rate Zone Training. The default tar- get heart rate* is calculated as 80 percent of the theoretical maximum † (HRmax), but the user can adjust the target rate during the workout setup.
  • Page 23 EART NTERVAL This program also combines the standard HILL workout profile with the concept of Heart Rate Zone Training. The default target heart rate* is calculated as 80 percent of the theoretical maximum † (HRmax), but the user can adjust the target rate during the workout setup.
  • Page 24 XTREME EART This intense, varied workout is designed to help more experienced users break through fitness improvement plateaus. The workout alternates between two target heart rates* as quickly as possible. The effect is similar to that of running sprints. The user must wear a chest strap or grip the Lifepulse sensors throughout the workout.
  • Page 25 ROSS RAIN EROBICS During this workout, the MESSAGE CENTER displays prompts to emphasize different muscle groups. To emphasize upper-body muscles, the MESSAGE CENTER displays prompts to focus on pushing and pulling the moving arms at var- ious times. To emphasize lower-body muscles, the MESSAGE CENTER displays prompts to rest the hands on the sta- tionary handlebar, thus forcing the legs to do all the work.
  • Page 26 The Life Fitness Cross-Trainer Fit Test program is another exclusive feature of this versatile cross-trainer. The Fit Test workout estimates cardiovascular fitness and can be used to monitor improvements in endurance every four to six weeks. The user must grasp the Lifepulse hand sensors when prompted or wear a heart rate chest strap, as the test score calculation is based on a heart rate reading.
  • Page 27 If you make an error when entering any Fit Test data, you can correct it by pressing CLEAR, inputting the correct infor- mation, and pressing ENTER. It is important for you to take the Fit Test under similar circumstances each time. Your heart rate is dependent on many factors, including: amount of sleep the previous night (at least seven hours is recommended) time of day...

  • Page 28: Workout

    Using the console, fitness club managers and other authorized personnel can create up to six custom workouts for the Life Fitness Cross-Trainer. Options include custom interval heart rate and hill workouts. Interval heart rate: The trainer can design a workout that sets a different target heart rate* for each interval and adjusts the resistance to the user's heart rate.

  • Page 29: Optional Settings

    PTIONAL ETTINGS EATURE Fitness club managers and other authorized personnel can use the Optional Settings feature to change default settings or to enable or disable certain workouts or displays on the Life Fitness Cross-Trainer console. PTIONAL ETTINGS Setting Default Value...

  • Page 30: Service And Technical Data

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

  • Page 31: Preventive Maintenance Schedule

    (one meter) of the heart rate mitter is within three feet (one receiver. meter) of the heart rate receiver. Chest strap battery is depleted. Contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services* for instructions on how to have the chest strap replaced. Electromagnetic interference from...

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting The Lifepulse System Sensors

    2. Locate the serial number plate, which is at the back end of the unit. Document the serial number, which consists of three letters followed by six numerals. 3. Contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services via the Web at: www.lifefitness.com, or call the nearest Life Fitness Customer Support Services group (refer to page one).

  • Page 33: Specifications

    PECIFICATIONS CLSXH S ITNESS LASSIC ERIES ROSS RAINER ODEL PECIFICATIONS Designed use: Heavy/Commercial Maximum user weight: 350 pounds / 160 kilograms Power requirements: None Console: Type: MESSAGE CENTER with NUMERIC keypad and ARROW keys Displays: Elapsed time, Speed, level, calories, heart rate, distance. When enabled: calories burned per hour, METS, and watts Summaries: Total elapsed time of workout, total calories burned, total distance...

  • Page 34: Classic Series Cross-Trainer Model Clsxh Warranty Information

    If the Product or any covered part must be returned to a service facility for 3. write the RA# on the outside of the carton repairs, We, Life Fitness, will pay all transportation and insurance charges for 4. insure the console, and the first year.
  • Page 35 M051-00K62-B200 Life Fitness World Headquarters 5100 North River R Schiller Park, IL 60176...

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