Life Fitness 9500HR User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 How to Level the Lifecycle® 9500HR Aerobic Trainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 How to Adjust the Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 How to Adjust the Footstraps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 The Display Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Heart Rate Zone Training™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 How To Use The Lifepulse Digital Heart Rate Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 How To Use The Heart Rate Zone Trainer Chest Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Operating Instructions & Program Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

The Race Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

To Begin Any Lifecycle 9500HR Aerobic Workout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Hill Profile Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Heart Rate Check Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Random and Manual Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Random Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Manual Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Fat Burn and Cardio Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Fit Test Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Fit Test Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Fit Test Scoring Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Optional Settings for the Lifecycle 9500HR Aerobic Trainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Preventive Maintenance Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

How to Remove the Housing

on the Lifecycle 9500HR Aerobic Trainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 How to Solve Basic Operating Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Troubleshooting Your Zone Trainer® Chest Strap. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 How to Obtain Product Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Lifecycle 9500HR Aerobic Trainer Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

©1996 Life Fitness. All rights reserved. The Life Fitness trademark is registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Certificate No. 1,400,502, issued July 8, 1986. Lifepulse and Heart Rate Zone Training are trademarks and Lifecycle and Zone Trainer are registered trademarks of Life Fitness. Any use of these trademarks, without the express written consent of Life Fitness is forbidden. U.S. Patent Numbers 3,767,195 and 4,358,105.

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INTRODUCTION

Congratulations . . . and thank you for purchasing a Lifecycle® 9500HR aerobic trainer. Your new Life Fitness aerobic trainer is the most versatile exercise bike ever developed. The culmination of over 20 years of Life Fitness research, technological innovation and engineering expertise. Lifecycle exercise bikes are recognized the world over as the most popular and advanced of computerized stationary bicycles.

Like other Life Fitness products, the Lifecycle 9500HR aerobic trainer offers you a host of exclusive features designed to help you achieve your fitness goals faster and with greater enjoyment. Industry-standard workout programs, an array of up-to-the- second visual feedback, and the new Fat Burn and Cardio heart rate management programs are just a few of the benefits you’ll enjoy on your Lifecycle 9500HR aerobic trainer.

Why use a Life Fitness aerobic trainer? Aerobic training on a Lifecycle 9500HR exercise bike is more than just a great workout. The Lifecycle 9500HR aerobic trainer has a springless, padded seat and biomechanically superior position, including variable-ergonomic handlebars which allow users a greater variety of body positions, thus assuring a more comfortable workout.

The state-of-the-art wireless telemetry heart rate monitoring system makes the new Cardio and Fat Burn programs the most effective workouts available on any aerobic trainer. Or, if you prefer, you can still use the Lifepulse digital heart rate sensors. And with features like the Race mode, Fit Test and level 0 resistance option that is almost 25% easier than the level 1 found on earlier editions of the classic Lifecycle aerobic trainer, you’ll be much more likely to stick with your exercise plan and accomplish your goals.

If you have any questions regarding the operation of your Lifecycle 9500HR aerobic trainer, please call Life Fitness Customer Support Services at [phone] or toll free within the U.S. and Canada at [phone]. For product service in Europe, refer to the first page of this manual and contact your nearest Life Fitness office.

CAUTION: Life Fitness STRONGLY recommends that if you are undertaking an exercise program you see your physician for a complete medical exam, particularly if you have a family history of high blood pressure or heart disease, are over the age of 45, or if you smoke, have high cholesterol, are obese, or have not exercised regularly in the past year.

If, at any time while exercising, you feel faint, dizzy, short of breath, or pain, stop immediately.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

R E M E M B E R:

S A F E T Y F I R S T !

•Always follow the console instructions for proper operation.

•Never operate a Life Fitness trainer if it has been dropped, damaged, or even partially immersed in water. Contact Life Fitness After Market Services.

•Never insert objects into any opening in your Lifecycle 9500HR aerobic trainer. If an object should drop inside, carefully retrieve it; if you cannot reach the item, contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services.

•Never place liquids of any type directly on the unit, except in an accessory tray. Containers with lids are recommended.

•Do not use the Lifecycle 9500HR aerobic trainer outdoors.

•Do not use the Lifecycle 9500HR aerobic trainer in areas where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxygen is being administered. Such substances increase the danger of combustion and explosion.

•Keep all loose clothing, shoelaces, and towels away from the Lifecycle 9500HR exercise bike pedals.

•Keep the area around your Lifecycle 9500HR aerobic trainer clear of any obstructions, including walls and furniture.

•Always be careful and exercise caution when mounting or dismounting your Lifecycle 9500HR aerobic trainer. Use the handlebar whenever additional stability is required.

•Wear shoes with rubber or high-traction soles. Do not use shoes with heels, leather soles, cleats or spikes. Do not use the trainer in your bare feet.

•Do not tip the Lifecycle 9500HR aerobic trainer on its side during operation.

NOTE: NEVER remove the stabilizer bar

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

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HOW TO LEVEL THE LIFECYCLE 9500HR AEROBIC TRAINER

Depending on the surface you place your Lifecycle 9500HR aerobic trainer on it may need to be leveled. After you place the bike where you will be primarily using it, check the stability of the bike by attempting to rock it back and forth. If it rocks, it isn’t level. To level it, rotate the foot on the stabilizer bar that appears to be higher counter-clockwise (as viewed from above) with your finger until the bike is level.

Leveling the Lifecycle 9500HR trainer

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HOW TO ADJUST THE SEAT

A properly adjusted seat is extremely important in any bike-oriented exercise activity, and the Lifecycle 9500HR aerobic trainer is no exception. If the seat is too low, excessive strain will be placed on the knees and quadriceps muscles; if the seat is too high, the resulting reaching action will irritate the feet, ankles, hips and knees.

To adjust the seat properly, sit on it and place the balls of your feet on the pedals. An optimum position will allow you to move through the bottom of the stroke without locking your knees or shifting in the seat (your knees should have a slight bend at the point of fullest leg extension). If the seat needs to be adjusted, dismount the bike and pull the spring-loaded adjusting pin located on the back of the seat post. Slide the seat post up or down as necessary to the proper position and release the pin to complete engagement. Check the seat height again and readjust it if necessary.

Adjusting the seat

CAUTION: Do not attempt to adjust the seat while you are pedaling the bike. Doing so or failing to insert the seat pin completely may result in an uncomfortable workout or cause injury.

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HOW TO ADJUST THE FOOTSTRAPS

The pedals on your Lifecycle 9500HR aerobic trainer have nylon-reinforced rubber footstraps with slits on both the inside and the outside of each strap. To adjust the width of the straps, grasp the outside of the strap and pull down and away from the knob. Once the slotted end is removed, choose a width that will feel the most comfortable while you are riding, reinsert the knob through the slot and pull the strap up. The strap will click when it locks in place.

Adjusting the footstraps

CAUTION: Do not attempt to adjust the pedal footstraps while you are pedaling the bike. Doing so may result in an uncomfortable workout or cause injury.

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THE DISPLAY CONSOLE

The Lifecycle 9500HR aerobic trainer’s display console is easy to use, and it allows you to follow your progress as you ride. The on-board computer lets you tailor your workouts to your individual fitness capabilities and goals while providing a unique means of measuring your fitness improvement from one workout to the next.

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The Display Console

A. MESSAGE CENTER: Provides all the instructions for programming the Lifecycle 9500HR trainer. In addition it displays elapsed time, level or heart rate, and speed are constantly displayed. Total calories burned, distance traveled, calories per hour, watts and (optionally) mets are alternately displayed every 5 seconds. The alternating display can be locked on any one value by depressing the dis play lock key.

B. DATA ENTRY ZONE: Allows you to enter information required to set-up a workout or alter your current exercise program.

lSTART: The START key activates the display console once you begin pedaling and is then inactive for the remainder of the workout.

lts KEYS: Use these keys to select all of your workout program parameters, including length of time of your ride, age, weight, gender, target heart rate and effort level. You can also increase or decrease your effort level at any time by pressing either of the ts keys (or change your target heart if you are in the Fat Burn or Cardio programs).

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lENTER: Actually executes the input of any information you have keyed in. It is not necessary to press ENTER when keying in a new effort level.

lNUMERIC KEYS: Use these keys to enter your riding time, level of difficulty and Heart Rate or Fit Test data. You can select a workout duration from 1 to 99 minutes.You may also enter a different resistance level than your current level, a different target heart rate for the Fat Burn and Cardio programs, or Fit Test data such as age, gender or weight via the numeric keypad.

lCLEAR–PAUSE: Use this key during programming to clear an erroneous value.Use this key to put your workout program on hold or restart it. To put your workout on hold, press the key once and continue pedaling (remember, you are powering the machine; if you stop pedaling, all power is lost and the display will go blank). Pedal resistance drops to the minimum when the Lifecycle 9500HR aerobic trainer is paused and the stopwatch function is activated and the elapsed time window begins counting up from zero. Use this as a brief rest period if you feel fatigued or to take your heart rate.

lDISPLAY LOCK: This button allows you to freeze the message center displayon one set of feedback information - Total Calories,Calories/hour, miles (kilometer), watts, etc. To unlock the display, simply push the DISPLAY LOCK button again.

lRACE ON / OFF: Lets you toggle into and out of the Race mode at any time in the Hill, Random and Manual programs. The Speed / RPM display will toggle between RPMs and MPH / KPH every five seconds. Your MPH will be dependent on your pedal speed and the level chosen. See the Race Option inset later in this manual.

lWATTS / METS: To display WATTS (roughly equal to 1/4 of calories per hour), press the WATTS/METS key anytime during a program. During the Manua program, if you wish to enter a WATTS workload to maintain, press the ts keys while the WATTS value is being displayed.

To display METS (a measurement of oxygen consumption per unit of body eight), press WATTS/METS key twice. Next, key in your weight using the ts keys or the numeric keypad and press ENTER. During the Manual program, if you wish to enter a METS workload to maintain, enter that value using the ts keys or the numeric keypad (followed by the ENTER key) while the METS value is being displayed. Pressing the DISPLAY LOCK button while the WATTS or METS value is displayed will lock this value in the right-hand, side display.

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C. PROGRAM PROFILE WINDOW: Displays a matrix of lights showing your present position and upcoming terrain. The higher the column of lights the greater the resistance. The left-most column of lights represents your current position. The remaining columns show the upcoming terrain. As your workout progresses, the lights move across the screen from right to left.

In the Fat Burn and Cardio programs, a heart shape (ª) will be displayed in the window when you are required to grasp the Lifepulse sensors (only if you are not wearing a heart rate monitor chest strap; if you are wearing one, your heart rate is detected automatically). A flashing heart will also appear at the conclusion of the Fit Test, again prompting you to grasp the Lifepulse sensors (only if you are not wearing a heart rate monitor chest strap .

D. QUICK START INSTRUCTIONS: Tells you how to get right into a workout on your Lifecycle 9500HR exercise bike. Just press start and enter an effort level!