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  • Page 1 PRO370...
  • Page 3 ® The team at Octane Fitness is totally focused on creating the best elliptical products in the world so you and your members have a tremendous workout experience. Your new Octane Fitness elliptical has a wide variety of features to help your members stay motivated and reach their fitness goals.
  • Page 4 • Do not remove the plastic shrouds from the machine. Service should be performed only by an authorized Octane Fitness service representative. Moving parts contained under the shrouds can be extremely dangerous when not covered. • never operate this elliptical cross trainer if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped in water.
  • Page 5 • Wear appropriate exercise clothing and shoes for your workout; do not wear loose clothing. • Use care when getting on or off the Octane Fitness elliptical cross trainer. Never step on or off the unit while the foot pedals are still moving.
  • Page 6 The electrodes are the ribbed portion on the side of the transmitter that sits against your skin. • To purchase wireless transmitter straps, contact your dealer or Octane Fitness sales representative. Some individuals are unable to use the heart rate feature because they do not have the proper body chemistry to provide accurate readings.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    B l e C O n t e n t s electronics ............................1 • PRO370 Console ........................1 • Programs and Features ...................... 5 – Preset Resistance Programs ................... 8 – Heart Rate Controlled Programs ................11 –...
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  • Page 9: Electronics

    Welcome to some of the easiest to use, yet most sophisticated, electronics available in the fitness industry! The PRO370 features a simple, easy to understand keypad and a console featuring an informative Message Center, a workout profile matrix, and four multi-function LED display windows that provide you with all the information you need to get started and stay motivated during your workout.
  • Page 10 and resistance level. The time window will change to a countdown timer to tell you how long the cool-down will last. If you have set a time for your workout, the cool-down will automatically start when time has expired. If you decide to end your workout early or have not set a time goal, simply push the Cool Down button to activate the custom cool-down.
  • Page 11 X-Mode LEDs will light up instructing you what to do. Each X-Mode session lasts for one minute with a two-minute “regular” program routine in between. The PRO370 offers eight different X-Mode challenges: Push-Arms, Lower Body Only, Fast, Pull-Arms, Squat, Slow, Reverse, and Lean Back.
  • Page 12 PRO370 Console and Keypad Tip: Do you wish the number LEDs didn’t toggle between the displays in each window? Do you just care about seeing time, or you want to focus on heart rate data? Just press the Display Lock key to stop...

  • Page 13: Programs And Features

    Use the quick-reference chart on the following page to help you select and set up your program, or read on for more detailed program descriptions. Note: The PRO370 also includes a fitness assessment program to be used as part of an Active Metabolic Assessment conducted by a certified New Leaf Fitness fitness consultant. To learn how to take advantage of this unique opportunity for PRO370 users, contact Octane Fitness at 1.888.
  • Page 14 PRO370 PROGRaM ReFeRenCe Program Description Settings Standard Values* Manual Get on and go; constant resistance with variation fully Workout Time 30:00 controlled by the user Level Weight 150 lbs. (68 kg) Random Computer-randomized resistance variation Workout Time 30:00 Level Weight 150 lbs.
  • Page 15 PRO370 PROGRaM ReFeRenCe Program Description Settings Standard Values* New Leaf Designed for use by exercisers who have had a Workout Time 30:00 Custom New Leaf fitness assessment and are following a recommended workout plan. Controlled workout of up How Many Intervals (2-6) to 6 alternating intervals of user-defined duration and Interval 1 —...

  • Page 16: Preset Resistance Programs

    Preset Resistance Programs Manual—Random—Interval—Custom Interval—Hill—10K Manual The Manual program simulates walking or jogging on a flat surface. The manual program does not have a warm-up. To begin the program, just start pedaling, or use the Up Arrow () and Down Arrow () keys or the numeric keypad to enter the program settings as prompted by the message center: Workout Time, Level, Age, and Weight.
  • Page 17 interval The Interval program alternates between two different levels of resistance. Each level is independently adjustable, so you can customize the amount of change between the two intervals. All intervals have a two-minute duration. To begin the program, use the Up Arrow () and Down Arrow () keys or the numeric keypad to enter the program settings as prompted by the message center: Workout Time, 1st Interval Level, 2nd Interval Level, Age, and Weight.
  • Page 18 Hill The Hill program simulates walking or jogging up a big hill. To begin the program, use the Up Arrow () and Down Arrow () keys or the numeric keypad to enter the program settings as prompted by the message center: Workout Time, Level (the average level you want for the entire workout), Age, and Weight.

  • Page 19: Heart Rate Controlled Programs

    Heart Rate Controlled Programs Fat Burn—Cardio—Heart Rate Interval —Heart Rate Custom Interval— New Leaf Custom—Heart Rate Hill—Heart Rate Speed Interval Note: For the heart rate controlled programs to work effectively, you must be wearing a wireless chest strap or consistently grasping the contact heart rate grips on the moving handlebars throughout your workout Fat Burn The Fat Burn program guides your workout to maximize the percentage of calories burned from fat versus carbohydrates.
  • Page 20 Heart Rate interval The Heart Rate Interval program is an excellent workout using alternating two-minute intervals of 70% and 80% of your theoretical maximum heart rate (TMHR). Interval training has been shown to give superior results compared to steady state training (that is, training at a constant resistance level). To begin the program, use the Up Arrow () and Down Arrow () keys or the numeric keypad to enter the program settings as prompted by the message center: Workout Time, Age, High Target Heart Rate (defaults to 80% of your TMHR), and Weight.
  • Page 21 Heart Rate The Heart Rate Custom Interval program lets you specify the target heart rate and Custom interval duration of up to 6 alternating intervals. To begin the program, use the Up Arrow () and Down Arrow () keys or the numeric keypad to enter the program settings as prompted by the message center: Workout Time, Age, How Many Intervals (2 to 6), 1st Interval—Time, 1st Interval—Target Heart Rate, n th Interval—Time, n th Interval—Target Heart Rate, and Weight.
  • Page 22 Heart Rate Hill Heart Rate Hill takes you through a series of hills which increase from 65% to 75% to 85% of your theoretical maximum heart rate (TMHR). Each hill lasts for two minutes.. To begin the program, use the Up Arrow () and Down Arrow () keys or the numeric keypad to enter the program settings as prompted by the message center: Workout Time, Age, High Target Heart Rate (defaults to 85% of your TMHR), and Weight.
  • Page 23 Heart Rate The Heart Rate Speed Interval program focuses on power and speed using speed interval alternating one-minute intervals of 65% and 85% of your theoretical maximum heart rate (TMHR). It combines steeper (higher resistance) intervals with changing speeds. To begin the program, use the Up Arrow () and Down Arrow () keys or the numeric keypad to enter the program settings as prompted by the message center: Workout Time, Age, High Target Heart Rate (defaults to 85% of your TMHR), and Weight.

  • Page 24: Constant Power Programs

    Constant Power Programs Constant Watts—Constant METs Constant Watts The Constant Watts program lets you set a target power output, measured in watts. This measure represents the amount of power required by the machine to maintain the workload (pedal resistance and speed) that you want to experience. That is, the higher the watts, the more difficult the workout.
  • Page 25 Constant Mets The Constant METs program lets you set a target power output, measured in metabolic equivalent units, or METs. This measure represents the ratio of a person’s working metabolic rate relative to that person’s resting metabolic rate and it gauges the intensity of the workout. One MET is approximately equal to 1 kilocalorie burned per kilogram per hour.

  • Page 26: Fitness Program

    The New Leaf Assessment program is a specialized interval program for use by New Leaf Fitness professionals as part of an Active Metabolic Assessment. This program requires the use of a breathing mask and external computer monitoring. For more information, please contact Octane Fitness at 1.888.OCTANE4.

  • Page 27: Workload Resistance

    Workload Resistance Resistance level The PRO370 has 30 discrete levels of resistance. Level 1 is the easiest and level 30 is the most difficult. The Manual program and Quick Start give the user the ability to totally control the resistance level. Interval Programs (Interval, Custom Interval, and 30-30) allow the user to select the resistance level for specific intervals.

  • Page 28: Led Readout Windows

    leD Readout Windows time Displays workout time, counting up from 0:00. The maximum time is 99:59, then the display rolls over to 0:00. Note: The Time readout can be adjusted to count down instead of up; refer to User Set-up Functions on page 24. Calories Displays an estimate of the total calories burned during your workout.

  • Page 29: X-Mode

    X-Mode ™ Using X-Mode is like having a personal trainer coaching you. It is a great way to take advantage of the variety your elliptical cross trainer offers, and is a great motivational tool that keeps your workout fresh and exciting. The X-Mode feature works in any program;...

  • Page 30: Heartlogic Intelligence

    Heartlogic intelligence The PRO370 is equipped with HeartLogic—the latest in heart rate control technology. HeartLogic Intelligence is a sophisticated yet easy to use technology that brings you the most accurate and effective workout possible. It all begins with the wireless chest strap and the digital contact heart rate grip sensors. There are seven different heart rate programs—Fat Burn, Cardio, Heart Rate Interval, Heart Rate Hill, Heart Rate Speed Interval , Heart Rate...

  • Page 31: Critical Heart Rate Feedback

    HeartLogic excels at displaying essential data during your workout, enabling you to maximize your exercise time and effectiveness. The PRO370 console has four LED readout windows that communicate valuable heart rate information during your workout. This includes your Time-in-Zone, (current) Heart Rate, Target HR, and Heart Rate %.

  • Page 32: User Set-Up Functions

    USER SET-UP FUNCTIONS Many of the standard features and controls of the PRO370 can be customized to fit your personal preferences or workout environment. In just a few simple steps, you can set up your machine to skip the Warm-Up, countdown your workout time (instead of counting up), limit the maximum workout time, and display units in English or metric.

  • Page 33: Multigrip Handlebars

    MultiGRiP HanDleBaRs Your Octane Fitness cross trainer features one-of-a-kind Zone 1 handlebars that deliver the ultimate upper-body workout with virtually unlimited options for maximal comfort, customization, Zone 2 and effectiveness. The unique MultiGrip handlebars with converging motion are only offered by Octane, and these...

  • Page 34: Smart Exercise Tips

    The Octane Fitness PRO370 works with any Polar-compatible (coded or non-coded) wireless chest strap that measures and displays your heart rate on the console throughout your workout. The PRO370 also provides digital contact heart rate sensors on the stationary handlebars. To take it one step further, Octane offers HeartLogic Intelligence which will change the machine’s resistance to maintain the desired heart rate.
  • Page 35 What should my heart rate be? To understand exercise intensity you must first determine your theoretical maximum heart rate (TMHR) by subtracting your age from 220. The lower limit of your heart rate training zone is 55% of your TMHR; the upper limit is 90% of TMHR.
  • Page 36 exercise Variety While Octane offers one of the most versatile exercise machines available, we encourage people to vary their workouts, whether this means choosing a different program or doing a different form of exercise. This will reduce boredom, one of the most common reasons people quit their exercise regimen.

  • Page 37: Starting Your Workout

    MOuntinG tHe The low step-up height of the Octane Fitness cross trainer makes it easy to get on and PRODuCt off the product. You can step on the machine from the rear or from the right or left side.

  • Page 38: Cleaning & Maintenance

    ! Machine contains moving parts. Take caution when trying to locate and fix any problem with the machine. Your Octane Fitness elliptical has been manufactured to withstand many hours of hard use with minimal required maintenance. Simply wipe off the machine after a hard workout to remove any sweat to keep the machine clean.

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting & Faqs

    tROuBlesHOOtinG & FaQs electronic issues Unit doesn’t power up • Pedal the machine for a few moments to charge the battery. The console should illuminate after a few seconds. If it does not, contact your local dealer for service. Don’t feel a resistance change •...
  • Page 40 Heart rate readout seems Chest strap inaccurate (too high or too low) • There may be interference with another electrical product (lights, TV, personal stereo, wireless network, MP3 players, phones, etc.). Turn off any other electrical product to see if there is interference. •...

  • Page 41: Mechanical Issues

    Machine wobbles and is unstable on the floor adjustable levelers, located on the bottom of the Octane Fitness elliptical. See assembly instructions to correctly adjust and lock the levelers. • If your machine is located on a soft surface such as carpet, you may wish to stabilize the unit by purchasing a heavy duty floor mat from your local dealer to place under your machine.

  • Page 42: Limited Commercial Warranty

    Octane Fitness the enclosed Warranty Registration Card or register via our web site at www.octanefitness.com. What is covered: The Octane Fitness PRO370 (product) is warranted to be free of all defects in material and workmanship. Who is covered: The original owner of the product. The warranty is nontransferable.
  • Page 43 (10) days after discovery of defect; and, as instructed, return any defective part for replacement or, if necessary, the entire product for repair. Octane Fitness reserves the right to determine if the entire machine will be replaced.

  • Page 44: Limited Consumer Warranty

    Octane Fitness the enclosed Warranty Registration Card or register via our web site at www.octanefitness.com. What is covered: The Octane Fitness PRO370 (product) is warranted to be free of all defects in material and workmanship.
  • Page 45 Service Department of any defect within ten (10) days after discovery of defect; and as instructed, return any defective part for replacement or, if necessary, the entire product for repair. Octane Fitness reserves the right to determine if the entire machine will be replaced.
  • Page 46 By filling out a warranty transfer card and sending it to Octane Fitness with a copy of the original receipt, the warranty will be transferred. Please make two copies of this form and the original receipt one for your records and one for the new owner.
  • Page 47 Date Purchased: Base Serial Number __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Console Serial Number __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Store: Store Phone #: Salesperson:...
  • Page 48 763.323.2064 © 2011 Octane Fitness, LLC. All rights reserved. Octane Fitness, DedicatedLogic, Fuel Your Life, HeartLogic, Now-Zone, GluteKicker, ArmBlaster, and X-Mode are registered trademarks of Octane Fitness. Any use of these trademarks, without the express written consent of Octane Fitness, is forbidden.

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