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Horizon Fitness Avalon series Owner's Manual

Horizon Fitness Avalon series Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 A valon S E R I E S SEMI-RECUMBENT OWNER’S GUIDE...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ROUTINE MAINTENANCE FITNESS PROGRAMS WARM UP & COOL DOWN FITNESS GOALS WEEKLY LOG SHEETS MONTHLY LOG SHEETS HOME USE WARRANTY CAUTION Read all precautions and instructions in this manual before using this equipment. Save this manual for future reference. Avalon Series...

  • 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 semi-recumbent 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 OTHER SAFETY TIPS FOR YOUR HORIZON FITNESS SEMI-RECUMBENT BIKE CAUTION! • If you experience chest pains, nausea, dizziness or shortness of breath, stop exercising immediately and consult your physician before continuing. • Do not turn pedal arms by hand. • Do not wear clothing that might catch on any part of the semi-recumbent bike.
  • Page 5 You’ve taken an important step in developing and sustaining an exercise program! Your Horizon Fitness semi-recumbent bike is a tremendously effective tool for achieving your personal fitness goals. Regular use of your Horizon Fitness semi- recumbent bike can improve the quality of your life in so many ways.

  • Page 6: Warranty Registration

    Fitness semi-recumbent bike. WARRANTY REGISTRATION Your warranty card must be completed and sent to Horizon Fitness within thirty days of purchase or registered 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

    Once you have leveled the semi-recumbent bike, lock the levelers in place by tightening the wing nuts against the frame. Avalon Series...

  • Page 8: Moving/Foot Position

    MOVING Your Horizon Fitness semi-recumbent bike has a pair of transport wheels built into the front of the frame. To move, firmly grasp the vertical seat post, and one of the side handlebars. Carefully lift and roll. CAUTION! Our semi-recumbent bikes are well built and heavy, weighing up to 150lbs.! Use care and additional help if necessary when moving.

  • Page 9: Know Your Semi-Recumbent Bike

    K N O W Y O U R S E M I - R E C U M B E N T B I K E CONSOLE GRIP PULSE CONSOLE MAST TENSION KNOB BOOT SEAT CONSOLE BOTTOM MAST SEAT RAIL BOOT FRONT FOOT TUBE...

  • Page 10: Quick Start Up (Avalon 100)

    QUICK START UP Simply begin exercising. The console will automatically begin counting up and tracking your information. RESET Press and hold the reset button on the console. Avalon 100...

  • Page 11: Programming

    P R O G R A M M I N G SELECTING OPTIONAL FEEDBACK Press the ‘Select’ button on the console to scroll through and view your speed, time, distance, odometer, and calories. STARTING YOUR WORKOUT Start pedaling, the console will automaticly begin counting down. FINISHING YOUR WORKOUT Remember to gradually slow down your pace before stopping your workout.

  • Page 12: Display (Avalon 100)

    D I S P L A Y 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. SPEED Shown as your speed in miles per hour. ODOMETER Shows your accumulated distance for all your previous workouts.

  • Page 13: Know Your Semi-Recumbent Bike

    K N O W Y O U R S E M I - R E C U M B E N T B I K E CONSOLE GRIP PULSE CONSOLE MAST SEAT RAIL BOOT CONSOLE MAST BOOT FRONT SEAT BACK FOOT SEAT BTTOM TUBE...

  • Page 14: Quick Start Up (Avalon 200)

    QUICK START UP Simply press the 'Start" button to begin exercising. The program will automatical- ly default to the Manual program unless another program is selected. RESET Press and hold the Stop button to reset the semi-recumbent bike. Avalon 200...

  • Page 15: Display (Avalon 200)

    D I S P L A Y 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 dur- ing your workout.

  • Page 16: Heart Rate

    D I S P L A Y 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).

  • 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 program you have selected. Once you choose a program, wait for 5 seconds and you will see the resistance level flashing in the Resistance window.

  • Page 18: Program Profiles

    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 through- out your workout to involve both your heart and muscles.

  • Page 19: Pulse Zone Tm Program

    U S I N G Y O U R P U L S E Z o n e P R O G R A M Once the ‘THR Zone’ quick program key is selected, wait for 5 seconds and you will see the target heart rate flashing in the Heart Rate window.
  • Page 20 Center the chest strap just below the breast or pectoral muscles, directly over your sternum, with the Horizon Fitness logo facing out. Note: The chest strap must be tight and properly placed to receive an accurate and consis- tent readout.

  • Page 21: Heart Rate Zone & Monitoring

    AGE along the bottom of the chart (round to 40), follow AGE column up to the TARGET ZONE BAR. RESULTS: 60% of maximum Hear Rate = 108 Beats Per Minute, 75% of maximum Heart Rate = 135 Beat Per Minute. Avalon Series...

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    Verify that the distance between the chest strap and the console is not beyond the recommended range of 36 inches. SOLUTION: The battery in the chest strap may be dead. Take the chest strap to a jewelry store or return to Horizon Fitness for a battery replacement. Avalon Series...
  • 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. Avalon Series...

  • Page 24: Common Product Questions

    CAN I MOVE THE TRAINER EASILY ONCE IT IS ASSEMBLED? Your Horizon Fitness semi-recumbent bike has a pair of transport wheels built into the front foot. It is easy to move your semi-recumbent bike by rolling it on the front transport wheels.

  • Page 25: Exercise Guidelines

    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 minutes or more is recommended for best weight loss results. Avalon Series...

  • Page 26: Routine Maintenance

    • Never use solvents, as they can cause damage to the semi-recumbent bike. • Inspect the power cord. If the power cord is damaged, contact Horizon Fitness. • Make sure the power cord is not underneath the semi-recumbent bike or in any other area where it can become pinched or cut.

  • Page 27: How Hard

    A good rule of thumb is to work to the point of exhilaration, not exhaustion. If you cannot catch your breath, it’s time to slow down. Always be aware of other warning signs of overex- ertion. Avalon Series...

  • Page 28: Fitness Programs

    D E V E L O P I N G A F I T N E S S P R O G R A M STRETCH FIRST Before using your Horizon Fitness product, it is best to take a few minutes doing a few gentle stretching exercises. Stretching prior to exercise will improve flexi- bility and reduce chances of exercise related injury.

  • Page 29: Warm Up & Cool Down

    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. Make sure that you warm-up on your Horizon Fitness product at a slow pace. COOL DOWN Never stop exercising suddenly! A cool-down period allows your heart to readjust to the decreased demand.

  • Page 30: Fitness Goals

    A C H I E V I N G Y O U R F I T N E S S G O A L S 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 semi- recumbent 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 Avalon Series...

  • Page 32: Monthly Log Sheets

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

  • Page 33: Home Use Warranty

    LABOR - 90 DAYS 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 Blvd DeForest, Wisconsin 53532 Customer Assistance Center: 1.888.993.3199 Fax: 1.608.842.1660 or www.horizonfitness.com Rev. 2.0...

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