Horizon Fitness R2000, R2000S, RB37, R2000P Owner's Guide

Fitness Cycle

Owner’s Manual

“It All Starts W ith a Vision”

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Congratulations

Congratulations on choosing a Vision Fitness Cycle. You’ve taken an important step in developing and sustaining an exercise program! Your Vision Fitness Cycle is a tremendously effective tool for achieving your personal fitness goals. Regular use of your Vision Fitness Cycle can improve the quality of your life in so many ways.

Here are just a few of the health benefits of aerobic exercise:

• Weight Loss

• A Healthier Heart

• Improved Muscle Tone

• Increased Daily Energy Levels

• Reduced Stress

• Help In Countering Anxiety and Depression

• An Improved Self Image

The key to reaping these benefits is to develop the exercise habit. Your new Vision Fitness Cycle will help you eliminate the obstacles that prevent you from getting in your exercise time. Snow and rain and darkness won't interfere with your workout when you have your Vision Fitness Cycle in the comfort of your home.

This manual provides you with basic information on starting an exercise program. A more complete knowledge of your new fitness cycle will assist you in realizing your goal of a healthy lifestyle.

Some kinds of service to your Vision Fitness Cycle should only be performed by your Vision Fitness dealer. Please contact your authorized Vision Fitness dealer should service be required. If a question or problem arises which cannot be handled by your Vision Fitness dealer, please contact us:

Vision Fitness P.O. Box 280 621-D East Lake St. Lake Mills, WI 53551 Ph: 1-920-648-4090 Fax: 1-920-648-3373 www.visionfitness.com

About Home Exercise

ABOUT HOME EXERCISE

Your Vision Fitness Cycle is the ideal choice to help you maintain year round fitness. You can use your Vision Fitness Cycle as the core of your exercise program, or as a supplement to other fitness activities. Many people will ride their bikes, hike, or swim in the more pleasant months, only to lose their improved fitness with the arrival of inclement weather. By placing a Vision Fitness Cycle in the convenience of your home, you can keep your exercise program going despite bad weather, early nightfalls, or an ever increasingly busy schedule.

Below are some of the advantages of having a Vision Fitness Cycle in your home:

• Exercise is not weather dependent.

• Saves you time by eliminating the drive time you would have to and from a health club.

• You can exercise before or after work when it might be dark.

• You can do multiple activities such as reading, watching TV, or listening to your favorite music.

• It’s easier to control exercise intensity.

• It’s a safe and comfortable environment.

• You can stay in shape while spending time with your children and family.

• You can avoid pollen during peak allergy times.

CAUTION: BEFORE BEGINNING ANY EXERCISE PROGRAM, AL WAYS CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN. IF YOU EXPERIENCE CHEST PAINS, NAUSEA, DIZZINESS OR SHORTNESS OF BREATH, ST OP EXERCISING AND CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE CONTINUING.

PART 1 FEATURES & BENEFITS

Semi-Recumbents . . . . .page 4-5

Upright Cycles . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7

Dual Action Cycles . . . . . . . . .8-9

Synchronized Arm & Leg . .10

Pedal Cadence . . . . . . . . .10

Upper Body Toning . . . . . .11

Upper Body Only Exercise .11

PART 2 GETTING STARTED

Safety Tips. . . . . . . . . . .page 12

Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Moving Y our V ision Fitness Cycle .13

Leveling the Feet. . . . . . . . . . .13

Adjusting the Seat

Recumbent Models

Seat Position . . . . . . . . .14

Seat Cushion Position . ..14

Upright Models

Seat height . . . . . . . . . .15

Seat tilt . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Power Supply (R2200, E3200 Only)15

PART 3 - CONSOLES A. PROGRAMMABLE CONSOLES

(Models R2200, E3200) Selecting Miles or Kilometerspage 16

Turn Power On . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Choosing the Program . . . . . . .16

Choosing the Workout Level . .17

Choosing the Time . . . . . . . . .17

Count Down Mode . . . . . . . . . .17

Count Up Mode . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Entering Weight (Optional) . . . .18

Start Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Finish Program . . . . . . . . . . . .18

SPECIAL PROGRAMMABLE CONSOLE FEATURES

Manual Start . . . . . . . . . .page 19

Easy Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Changing Course Difficulty . . .19

Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Auto Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Ten Feedback Functions . . . . .20

Scan On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

PROGRAM DETAILS

Mountain . . . . . . . . . . . .page 21

Intervals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Rolling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Weight Loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Race . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

B. HEART RATE CONTROL CONSOLES

(Models R2200 HRC, E3200 HRC) Moistening Transmitter Contactspage 25 Placing Strap Around Chest . . .25

Heart Rate Feedback . . . . . . .25

Determining Target Heart Rate 26 Choose Heart Rate Control Program26

Choose Target Heart Rate . . . .26

Maintain High Pedaling RPMs .26

C. INDEXED CONSOLES

(Models R2100, E3100, E4100)

Installing Batteries . . . . .page 27

Setting Miles or Kilometers . . .27 Turning Screen Display On . . .27 Choosing the Time and Starting27

Count Down Mode . . . . . . .27

Count Up Mode . . . . . . . . . .27

Selecting Screen . . . . . . . . . . .28

Changing Resistance . . . . . . .28

Finishing Your Workout. . . . . . .28

SPECIAL INDEXED CONSOLE FEATURES

Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 28

Reset Console . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Auto-off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Position Sensor Check . . . . . .28

Six Feedback Functions. . . . . .29

D. MANUAL CONSOLES

(Models R2000, E3000)pages 30-31

PART 4 DEVELOPING A FITNESS PROGRAM FOR YOU

Stretch First. . . . . . . . . . .page 32

Warm Up and Cool Down . . . .32

Exercise Guidelines . . . . . . . . .33

How Often? . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

How Long?. . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

How Hard? . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Target Heart Rate. . . . . . . . . . .34

Perceived Exertion Level . . . . .34

A Note on Workload or Watts .34 Achieving Your Fitness Goals. .34

Weekly Log Sheets . . . . . . .36-37

Annual Log Sheet . . . . . . ..38-39

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Common Product Questionspage 40-41

Further Reading . . . . . . . . . . .42

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Vision Fitness Semi-Recumbents

Enclosed Casing

Two Piece Seat

Semi-Recumbent Positioning

Front Wheels

Foot Levelers

Magnetic Resistance

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Features and Benefits

SEMI-RECUMBENT FEATURES & BENEFITS Semi-Recumbent Positioning

• Easy on and off.

• Uses gluteus, hamstring, and quadriceps muscles.

COMFORT ARC™ Two Piece Seat

• Lumbar support for lower back comfort.

• Bottom seat cushion uses cutaway design for free rotation of legs.

• Fore and aft bottom seat cushion positions.

Magnetic Resistance

• No wearing contact parts.

• Reliable and durable.

• Smooth feel.

• Noise free.

Belt Drive

• Near silent pedaling.

• Long Lasting

Enclosed Casing

• Improves safety.

• Further noise dampening.

• Protects internal mechanics from dust and corrosive sweat.

Foot Levelers

• For a solid ride on uneven floors.

Front Wheels

• Makes it easy to move your Fitness Cycle around your home.

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Vision Fitness Uprights

Enclosed Casing

Front Wheels

Foot Levelers

Magnetic Resistance

Ergonomic Handlebar Design

Wide Padded Saddle

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Features and Benefits

UPRIGHT FEATURES & BENEFITS Classic Cycling Positioning

• Ideal for training for outdoor cycling.

COMFORT ARC™ Upright Seat

• Wide rear anatomic padding for maximum comfort.

• Nose cutaway to reduce pressure on soft tissue area.

Ergonomic Handlebar Design

• Numerous comfortable hand positions.

• Upright or drop positioning.

Magnetic Resistance

• No wearing contact parts.

• Reliable and durable.

• Smooth feel.

• Noise free.

Belt Drive

• Near silent pedaling.

• Long Lasting

Enclosed Casing

• Improves safety.

• Further noise dampening.

• Protects internal mechanics from dust and corrosive sweat.

Foot Leveler

• For a solid ride on uneven floors.

Front Wheels

• Makes it easy to move your Fitness Cycle around your home.

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Vision Fitness Dual Action

Enclosed Casing

Dual Action Handlebar Design

Wide Padded Saddle

Front Wheels

Foot Levelers

Magnetic Resistance

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Features and Benefits

DUAL ACTION FEATURES & BENEFITS Dual Action Handlebar Design

• Synchronized arm and leg action.

• Total body muscle toning.

• Superior cardiovascular workout.

COMFORT ARC™ Upright Seat

• Wide rear anatomic padding for maximum comfort.

• Nose cutaway to reduce pressure on soft tissue area.

Magnetic Resistance

• No wearing contact parts.

• Reliable and durable.

• Smooth feel.

• Much quieter than air resistance bikes.

Wide Range of Resistance Levels

• Allows for proper warm up and cool down.

Belt & Chain Drive

• The combination of a belt and chain drive reduces noise.

Enclosed Casing

• Improves safety.

• Further noise dampening.

• Protects internal mechanics from dust and corrosive sweat.

Foot Levelers

• For a solid ride on uneven floors.

Front Wheels

• Makes it easy to move your Fitness Cycle around your home.

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Total Body Workout

TOTAL BODY WORKOUT ON DUAL ACTION BIKE

By combining upper and lower body exercise in one machine, you get total body benefits from every workout. Because you're spreading the workload over all your major muscle groups, you can workout at higher intensities without fatiguing any one particular muscle. And by keeping all your muscles working aerobically (oxygen burning), your body will burn fat cells up to 25% more efficiently compared to other types of exercise.

Synchronized Arm and Leg Connection

The pedals and arms on your Vision Dual Action Fitness Cycle are linked together to reproduce a natural walking motion. When walking or running, your arm motion serves as your body's natural counterbalance, and the

synchronized action of the Vision Dual Action Cycle duplicates this benefit. With a fixed synchronized arm and leg action, you are assured of optimal body positioning at all times.

Pedal Cadence

The Vision Dual Action Fitness Cycle with variable magnetic resistance allows you to select the level of resistance and pedal cadence (Revolutions Per Minute or RPM’s) of your choice. You can increase your workload (Watts) either by increasing the resistance level or by pedaling at a faster cadence. However, your Dual Action Cycle will feel more natural if you pedal at a walking cadence of between 40 and 70 RPM’s instead of a usual cycling cadence of 80 RPM’s or greater. Because your arms are in motion as well as your legs on a Dual Action Bike, a faster than walking cadence may feel awkward or unnatural.

Synchronized arm and leg action provides a superior aerobic exercise.

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Total Body Workout

Upper Body Toning

The total body workout of a dual action bike also helps tone your arm, shoulder, chest, and back muscles at the same time you enjoy the benefits of a superior aerobic exercise. You can focus the toning benefit on either your triceps (outer arm) and shoulder muscles or your biceps and chest muscles simply by changing your grip on the handlebar. With your palm facing down on the grip, the toning benefit will be focused on the triceps and shoulders. With your palm facing up on the grip, the toning benefit will be concentrated on the biceps and chest muscles. You might want to try changing your hand positions throughout your workout for variety and even body toning.

Upper Body Only Exercise

By placing your feet together on the black plastic top cap, you can isolate your workout on the upper body muscles. For a little variety, mix a few minutes of isolated upper body exercise into your total body workout. Sometimes it may be necessary to get the arms started in motion by pushing one of the pedals gently with your foot.

A Note on Gripping the Arms

When using your Vision Dual Action Cycle, do not grip the arms tightly. Holding the grip tightly may elevate your blood pressure. Keep a loose, cupping hold as you push and pull the arms.

Palms Up Position Focuses Toning

Benefits on Biceps and Chest.

Palms Down Position Focuses Toning

Benefits on Triceps and Shoulders

Upper Body Only Exercise

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Getting Started

PART 2 - GETTING STARTED

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical product, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using this Vision Fitness Cycle. (Note: Not all models use external power).

WARNING! - To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons:

1. Use this exercise bike for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use attachments not

recommended by the manufacturer.

2. Never operate this Vision Fitness Cycle if it has a damaged cord or plug, it is not working properly, if

it has been damaged, or immersed in water. Return the fitness cycle to a dealer for examination and repair.

3. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.

4. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.

5. Do not use outdoors.

6. To disconnect, turn the switch to the off position, then remove plug from outlet.

7. Only use the power supply provided with your Vision Fitness bike.

8. Never place the power cord under carpeting or place any object on top of the power cord.

9. Do not remove the fitness cycle side covers. Service should be performed only by an authorized

Vision Fitness dealer.

10. Unplug your Vision Fitness Cycle before moving it.

CHILDREN

• Keep children off your Vision Fitness cycle at all times.

• When the Vision Fitness cycle is in use, young children and pets should be kept at least 10 feet away.

OTHER SAFETY TIPS

• CAUTION!: If you experience chest pains, nausea, dizziness or shortness of breath, stop exercising immediately and consult your physician before continuing.

• Do not use your Vision Fitness Cycle in or near puddled water, where there is moisture on the floor, or near a swimming pool.

• Do not turn pedals by hand.

• Do not wear clothing that might catch on any part of the Fitness Cycle.

• Make sure seat and handlebars are secure before each use.

• Read this manual before operating this Fitness Cycle.

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Getting Started

CLEANING

• Clean with soap and water cleaners only.

• Never use solvents on plastic parts.

ASSEMBLY

If you have elected to assemble this product yourself, for your safety please read and follow each of the steps in the enclosed assembly instructions. It is recommended, when possible, that assembly be performed by an authorized Vision Fitness dealer. If you have any questions regarding any part or function of your Fitness Cycle, contact your dealer.

MOVING YOUR VISION FITNESS CYCLE

Your Vision Fitness Cycle has a pair of transport wheels built into the front legs. It is easy to move your Vision Fitness Cycle by rolling it on the front transport wheels.

PLACEMENT IN YOUR HOME

It is important that you place your Vision Fitness Cycle in a comfortable and inviting room. Your Vision Fitness Cycle is designed to use minimal floor space and go nicely in your family room, den, or bedroom. Many people will place their Fitness Cycles facing the TV or a picture window. If at all possible, avoid putting your Vision Fitness Cycle in an unfinished basement. To make exercise a desirable daily activity for you, the Fitness Cycle should be in an attractive setting.

Occasionally after long term use you will find a fine black dust below your Vision Fitness Cycle. This is normal wear from the drive belt and DOES NOT mean there is anything wrong with your Fitness Cycle. This dust can be easily removed with a vacuum cleaner. If you wish to prevent this dust from getting on your floor or carpet, place a rubber or vinyl mat beneath your Fitness Cycle.

LEVELING THE FEET

If your Vision Fitness Cycle wobbles when you have placed it where you intend to use it, raise or lower one or both of the adjustable levelers located on the bottom of the rear leg support. Once you have leveled the Fitness Cycle, lock the levelers in place by tightening the winged lock nuts against the rear leg support.

How to move your

Vision Fitness Cycle

Leveler with Locknut

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