Horizon Fitness Core Series Owner's Manual
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  • Page 1 ELLIPTICAL Own er's Guide...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    DEVELOPING A FITNESS PROGRAM & WARM UP & COOL DOWN ACHIEVING YOUR FITNESS GOALS WEEKLY LOG SHEET MONTHLY LOG SHEET CAUTION CAUTION Read all precautions and instructions in this manual before using this equipment. Save this manual for future reference. Core Series...
  • Page 3: Safety Instructions & Warranty

    This warranty is applicable to sales made only by Sears, its affiliates, subsidiaries and authorized distributors of Horizon Fitness products within the U.S. and Canada. WARNING...
  • Page 4 Keep children off of your elliptical trainer at all times. When the elliptical is in use, young children and pets should be kept at least 10 feet away. CLEANING Clean with soap and slightly damp cloth only. Never use solvents. Core Series...
  • Page 5 CAUTIO...
  • Page 7: Getting Started/Power

    Once you have leveled the elliptical trainer, lock the levelers in place by tightening the wing nuts against the frame. Core Series...
  • Page 8: Folding/Unfolding

    Firmly grasp both the left pedal arm and guide rail. Press and release the lock latch receiv- er from the lock latch. Carefully lower the pedal arm and guide rail, standing to the side to avoid any accidental release of the alternate pedal arm and guide rail. STEP 2: Repeat process for alternate side. Core Series...
  • Page 9: Moving/Foot Position

    FOOT POSITION When using your elliptical trainer, you may notice that your heel raises off of the foot pad. This is a natural walking or running motion and you should not try to prevent this. Core Series...
  • Page 10: Know Your Elliptical

    K N O W Y O U R C O R E E L L I P T I C A L SPEAKERS CONSOLE HANDLE BAR GRIP PULSE CONSOLE MAST CONSOLE BOOT MAST ADJUSTABLE FOOT PAD PEDAL ARM FRONT FOOT TUBE GUIDE RAIL TRANSPORT WHEEL LOCK LATCH LOCK LATCH HANDLE BAR RECEIVER LINK Core Series...
  • Page 11: 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. CD/MP3 PLAYER HOLDER RESET Press and hold the Stop button to reset the elliptical trainer. LOCATING THE SPEAKER INPUT JACK Compatible with AM/FM and cassette, etc. SPEAKER INPUT JACK Core Series...
  • Page 12: Programming

    Remember to gradually slow down your pace before stopping your workout. The machine will not stop moving if you stop your feet abruptly. After you have finished your workout, the console will Ďbeepíseveral times to let you know your workout is finished. Core Series...
  • Page 13: Display

    Shown as Miles. View the accumulated distance during your workout. CALORIES Shown as total accumulated calories burned during your workout. Shown as Revolutions per Minute. Improve striding technique while reducing leg muscle fatigue by striding between 60 & 70 RPM. Core Series...
  • Page 14 Shown as Beats per Minute. You can monitor your heart rate at any time during your workout by holding the heart rate grips. PROFILE Allows you to view your pro- gram intensity while you exercise. Each horizontal row of bars rep- resents 2 resistance levels. Core Series...
  • Page 15: Choosing A Program

    The machine will not stop moving if you stop your feet abruptly. After you have finished your workout, the console will retain the data from your workout for 45 seconds before resetting. Core Series...
  • Page 16: Program Profiles

    AFTER BURNER Promotes weight loss by raising and lowering the resistance level, while keeping you in your fat burn- ing zone. HILL CLIMB Simulates a gradual hill climb to strengthen your leg muscles and improve your cardiovascular health. Core Series...
  • Page 17 Benefits weight loss by maintaining an optimum exercise level to burn fat, while adjusting the resist- ance to keep you in your target heart rate zone. ADVENTURE 1 (USER PROGRAM) Customized workout, time defaults to 30 minutes ADVENTURE 2 (USER PROGRAM) Customized workout, time defaults to 30 minutes Core Series...
  • Page 18: Program Charts

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  • Page 21: Using Your Race Program

    If you beat the pacer to the finish line, the screen will flash ďTime Ov er and the program will end. Note: If you beat the pacer to the finish line, you will complete the program before the projected fin- ish time. If the pacer beats you to the finish line, the entire program time will elapse. Core Series...
  • Page 22: Adventure Program

    5 seconds once you have selected the Adventure Program in the start menu. 6. While using your saved program in the Adventure Program, you are able to adjust the resistance, but any changes will not be saved. Core Series...
  • Page 23: Pulse Zone

    If the user is more than 25 beats per minute above the target heart rate zone, the console will shut down for safety reasons. The last five minutes of the program will begin the cool down period. At this time, the program will gradually decrease the resistance level to give the user a smooth cool down. Core Series...
  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    PROBLEM: The resistance levels seem to be incorrect, seeming too hard or too easy. SOLUTION: Reset the console and allow the resistance to reset to the default position. Restart the console and retry the resistance levels. Core Series...
  • Page 26: Common Product Questions

    Many people will place their elliptical trainers facing the TV or a picture window. If at all pos- sible, avoid putting your elliptical trainer in a unfinished basement. To make exercise a desirable daily activity for you, the elliptical trainer should be in a attractive setting. Core Series...
  • Page 27: Exercise Guidelines

    Your body will need time to adjust to the new activity. If your goal is weight loss, a longer exercise session at lower intensities has been found to be most effective. A workout time of 48 min- utes or more is recommended for best weight loss results. Core Series...
  • Page 28: Routine Maintenance

    Wipe or vacuum any dust particles or other objects that may have accumulated underneath the Elliptical. Return the elliptical trainer to its previous position. EVERY MONTH Inspect all assembly bolts and pedals on the machine for proper tightness. Core Series...
  • Page 29 A good rule of thumb is to work to the point of exhilaration, not exhaustion. If you cannot catch your breath, itís time to slow down. Always be aware of other warning signs of overexertion. Core Series...
  • Page 30: Developing A Fitness Program

    Never stop exercising suddenly! A cool-down period allows your heart to readjust to the decreased demand. Make sure that your cool down period consists of a very slow pace to allow your heart rate to lower. After the cool-down, repeat the stretching exercises listed above to loosen and relax your muscles. Core Series...
  • Page 31: Achieving Your Fitness Goals

    Photocopy the weekly and monthly log sheets on the following pages to make your personal exer- cise log book. As time goes by youíll be able to look back with pride at the work youíve done. As your fitness improves, you can look back and see how far youíve come. Core Series...
  • Page 32: Weekly Log Sheet

    W E E K L Y L O G S H E E T Core Series...
  • Page 33: Monthly Log Sheet

    M O N T H L Y L O G S H E E T Core Series...

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