Life Fitness Pro 2 Series Owner's Manual

Life Fitness Pro 2 Series Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 PRO 2 SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 2: Safety And Warranty Information

    1. SAFETY AND WARRANTY INFORMATION It is the sole responsibility of the purchaser of LIFE FITNESS products to read the owner’s manual, warning labels and instruct all individuals, whether they are the end user or supervising personnel on proper usage of the equipment.
  • Page 3: Specific Operating Warnings

    1. Routinely inspect all accessory clips that join attachments to the cables and replace at the first sign of wear. 2. Use only weight selector pins supplied by LIFE FITNESS on weight stacks. Substitutes are forbidden. 3. Cables pose an extreme liability if used when frayed. Always replace any cable at first sign of wear (consult LIFE FITNESS if uncertain).
  • Page 4: Who Is Covered

    LIFE FITNESS PRO 2 SERIES OWNERS MANUAL WARRANTY WHAT IS COVERED This Life Fitness commercial exercise equipment (.Product.) is warranted to be free of all defects in material and workmanship. WHO IS COVERED The original purchaser or any person receiving the Product as a gift from the original purchaser.
  • Page 5 1. Safety and Warranty LIFE FITNESS PRO 2 SERIES OWNERS MANUAL HOW TO GET PARTS & SERVICE Simply call Customer Support Services at (800) 351-3737 or (847) 451-0036, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Central Standard Time, and tell them your name, address and the serial number of your Product.
  • Page 6 1. Safety and Warranty LIFE FITNESS PRO 2 SERIES OWNERS MANUAL Found at moving parts Found at base of weight stack tower Found on PSHG platform adjustment...
  • Page 7: General Specifications

    2. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 1. Frame Construction • Frame is constructed of mechanical quality steel purchased in mill run quantities • Frame is primarily 4” x 2” (10 cm x 5 cm) and 3” x 2” (8 cm x 5 cm) rectangular-shaped tubing with 11 gauge wall thickness.
  • Page 8 Internal seat carriage adjustment rollers are made of molded polymer mounted on machined steel axles for smooth, durable operation. 20. Support Rails • Seated Leg Press (PSSLP) has wire brushed stainless steel rails. LIFE FITNESS PRO 2 SERIES OWNERS MANUAL...
  • Page 9 28. Equipment Anchoring • All machines have holes in the feet, which allow for easy anchoring to the floor. Life Fitness recommends that all machines be anchored to the floor to minimize the possibility that they will be tipped.
  • Page 10 3. EXERCISE SECTION...
  • Page 11 Repeat the motion, while maintaining proper body positioning. TIP: While performing the exercise, think about drawing the elbows toward each other as opposed to pressing on the exercise arm. This will increase the mental concentration on the Pectoralis Major. LIFE FITNESS PRO 2 SERIES OWNERS MANUAL...
  • Page 12 Repeat the motion, while maintaining proper body positioning. TIP: Focus on extending your elbows as opposed to pressing the arm up, as this increases the mental concentration on the Deltoid muscles. LIFE FITNESS PRO 2 SERIES OWNERS MANUAL...
  • Page 13 TIP: While performing the exercise think about lifting the chest to the bar as opposed to pulling the bar down. This will re-enforce the correct exercise position and increases the mental concentration on the Latissimus Dorsi. LIFE FITNESS PRO 2 SERIES OWNERS MANUAL...
  • Page 14 TIP: While performing the exercise think about lifting the chest to the handles as opposed to pulling the bar down. This will re-enforce the correct exercise position and increases the mental concentration on the Latissimus Dorsi. LIFE FITNESS PRO 2 SERIES OWNERS MANUAL...
  • Page 15 TIP: While performing the exercise with any of the handles, think about drawing the elbows back, beyond the body, as this increases the mental concentration on the muscles being trained. LIFE FITNESS PRO 2 SERIES OWNERS MANUAL...
  • Page 16 Repeat the motion, while maintaining proper body positioning. TIP: While performing the exercise, think about extending the elbows out to the side in a large arc, as this increases the mental concentration on the Deltoids. LIFE FITNESS PRO 2 SERIES OWNERS MANUAL...
  • Page 17 Return the handles to the start position, without letting the resistance rest on the stack. Repeat the motion, while maintaining proper body positioning. LIFE FITNESS PRO 2 SERIES OWNERS MANUAL Rear Deltoid – Posterior Deltoid and Trapezius...
  • Page 18 Return the handles to the start position, without letting the resistance rest on the stack. Repeat the motion, while maintaining proper body positioning. LIFE FITNESS PRO 2 SERIES OWNERS MANUAL...
  • Page 19 With a controlled motion, extend the handles out till arms are fully extended. Return the handles to the start position, without letting the resistance rest on the stack. Repeat the motion, while maintaining proper body positioning. LIFE FITNESS PRO 2 SERIES OWNERS MANUAL 3-10...
  • Page 20 With a controlled motion, curl the handles up till arms are fully flexed. Return the handles to the start position, without letting the resistance rest on the stack. Repeat the motion, while maintaining proper body positioning. LIFE FITNESS PRO 2 SERIES OWNERS MANUAL 3-11...
  • Page 21 NOTE: DO NOT sacrifice proper exercise form in order to utilize more resistance during the exercise, as this can result in Serious Injury. LIFE FITNESS PRO 2 SERIES OWNERS MANUAL 3-12...
  • Page 22 TIP: Position the thighs with the knees pointing upwards and maintain this, while performing the exercise. This position is safer for the knee joint and more effective for the Quadriceps muscles. LIFE FITNESS PRO 2 SERIES OWNERS MANUAL 3-13...
  • Page 23 Hamstrings muscle. Alternatively, allowing the Gastrocnemius muscle to assist increases the functionality of the exercise. The action taken with the feet should depend upon the goals of the exercise. LIFE FITNESS PRO 2 SERIES OWNERS MANUAL 3-14...
  • Page 24 DO NOT LOCK OR HYPEREXTEND THE KNEES. Return the footplate to the start position, without letting the resistance rest on the stack. Repeat the motion, while maintaining proper body positioning. LIFE FITNESS PRO 2 SERIES OWNERS MANUAL 3-15...
  • Page 25 Sit and position fee on desired foot peg. Lay on back pad and grip handles. Performing the Exercise Slowly contract abdominals in a crunch motion. Return weight with controlled movement to starting position. LIFE FITNESS PRO 2 SERIES OWNERS MANUAL 3-16...
  • Page 26 Hold the handles and slowly move the pads out, pushing with knees. Hold the outward extreme position briefly. Slowly return to the start position. When finished, pull the lever to release the weight pads to exit the machine. LIFE FITNESS PRO 2 SERIES OWNERS MANUAL 3-17...
  • Page 27 Hold the handles and slowly move the pads in, pushing with knees. Hold the inward extreme position briefly. Slowly return to the start position. When finished, pull the lever to release the weight pads to exit the machine. LIFE FITNESS PRO 2 SERIES OWNERS MANUAL 3-18...
  • Page 28 Lightly grip handles and perform the desired exercise. Return weight to the start position prior to exiting the machine. LIFE FITNESS PRO 2 SERIES OWNERS MANUAL Carriage must be fully engaged before user board’s platform. Users must be instructed how to adjust and secure the platform.
  • Page 29 When finished, remove one knee from pad while it is in the down position and step onto foot plate. Remove second knee when pad gets toward top and step onto foot plate. LIFE FITNESS PRO 2 SERIES OWNERS MANUAL 3-20...
  • Page 30 With chest up and shoulders back - grip handles and extend back – until low back contacts lumbar pad. Hold the position briefly and return weight with controlled movement to starting position. LIFE FITNESS PRO 2 SERIES OWNERS MANUAL 3-21...
  • Page 31 Hold the thigh pad handles. Curl the pad down and back slowly. Hold the pad at the back position for a moment. Slowly let the pad out. Raise the thigh pad to exit the machine. LIFE FITNESS PRO 2 SERIES OWNERS MANUAL 3-22...
  • Page 32: Chest Press

    4. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS CHEST PRESS Machine Weight: Weight Stack: Size: Live Area: • Pressing arm adjusts in five-positions so users can determine their own range of motion. • Foot bar is built-in to the machine for users to increase their stabilization during heavy lifts.
  • Page 33: Seated Row

    Chest pad and arm pads positioning are optimized for Middle Deltoid muscle stimulation. • Handles pivot to accommodate users of all sizes. LIFE FITNESS PRO 2 SERIES OWNERS MANUAL 620 lbs. 295 lbs. in. = 55”L x 58”W x 73”H in.
  • Page 34: Triceps Extension

    Handle pivots to automatically adjust for varying forearm lengths and mistakes made during exercise set-up. • Axis of alignment clearly marked with yellow dot to encourage correct axis alignment. LIFE FITNESS PRO 2 SERIES OWNERS MANUAL 580 lbs. 263 kg 300 lbs. 140 kg in.
  • Page 35: Biceps Curl

    • Axis of alignment clearly marked with yellow dot to encourage correct axis alignment. LIFE FITNESS PRO 2 SERIES OWNERS MANUAL 450 lbs. 200 lbs. in. = 45L x 41W x 55H in. = 53”L x 65”W x 55”H 810 lbs.
  • Page 36: Abdominal Crunch

    • Counter-balanced work arm provides low start resistance • 2 foot pegs allows comfort for users of all sizes without adjustments LIFE FITNESS PRO 2 SERIES OWNERS MANUAL 475 lbs. 216 kg 200 lbs. 100 kg in.
  • Page 37 • Bi-directional cam system has immediate resistance pick-up and is ideal for high speed training • Platform height adjustment accounts for users of all sizes LIFE FITNESS PRO 2 SERIES OWNERS MANUAL 575 lbs. 261 kg 295 lbs. 138 kg in.
  • Page 38: Back Extension

    • Adjustable thigh pad with handles provides optimal stabilization during exercise • Five-position range-of-motion adjustment is standard on SE units LIFE FITNESS PRO 2 SERIES OWNERS MANUAL 655 lbs. 190 lbs. in. = 46”L x 45”W x 87”H in. = 70”L x 45”W x 87”H 560 lbs.
  • Page 39: Maintenance Procedures

    5. MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ACTION DAILY CLEAN Upholstery Guide Rods Shields Hand Grips Frames (Wax) INSPECT Paint Cable Hardware Frame Hand Grips LUBRICATE Guide Rods CLEAN • Upholstery with a mild soap and water. • Guide rods with a cotton cloth. •...
  • Page 40 5. Maintenance LUBRICATE • Guide rods with Break-Free (part number SK50-P0005-0000). Apply the Break-Free to a cotton cloth, then run the cotton cloth up and down the guide rods as needed. LIFE FITNESS PRO 2 SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 41: Once A Day

    Break-Free to a cotton cloth, then run the cotton cloth up and down the guide rods as needed. NOTES • Use polishing compound (such as car wax) to clean and remove shoe scuffs from powdercoated surfaces as necessary. LIFE FITNESS PRO 2 SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 42 5. Maintenance CLEANING THE SHIELDS The shields on the PRO 2 SERIES machines are made from POLYCARBONATE. Adherence to regular and proper cleaning procedures is recommended to preserve the appearance. Washing to Minimize Scratches Wash POLYCARBONATE with a mild soap or detergent (e.g. Original Dawn Dishwashing Liquid) and lukewarm water using a clean sponge or a soft cloth.
  • Page 43 Copyright © 2003 by Life Fitness All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form whatsoever, by photograph or xerography or by any other means, by broadcast or transmission, by translation into any kind of language, nor by recording electronically or otherwise, without permission in writing from the publisher.

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