Life Fitness 91X User Manual 2

91X Total Body Trainer

Operation Manual

Total Body Trainer 91X

Mode D´Emploi

Entrenador para todo el cuerpo 91X

Manual De Operación

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Before using this product, it is essential that this

ENTIRE operation manual and ALL installation instructions be read.

This will help in setting up the equipment quickly

and in instructing others on how to use it correctly and safely.

Avant toute utilisation de ce produit, il est indispensable de lire ce manuel d'utilisation

dans son INTÉGRALITÉ, ainsi que TOUTES les instructions d'installations.

Ce manuel explique comment installer l'équipement et comment

l'utiliser correctement et sans danger.

FCC Warning - Possible Radio / Television Interference

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class Adigital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial envi­ronment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not
installed and used in accordance with the operation manual, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harm­ful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.

Class S (Studio): Professional and / or commercial use.

CAUTION: Any changes or modifications to this equipment could void the prod-

uct warranty.

MISE EN GARDE: Tout changement et toute modification de ce matériel peut

annuler la garantie du produit.

Any service, other than cleaning or user maintenance, must be performed by an authorized ser­vice representative. There are no user serviceable parts.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page

1. Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

1.1 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

1.2 Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Where to Place the Life Fitness®Cross-trainer // How to Stabilize the Life Fitness
Cross-trainer // Check for Power

2. The Display Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

2.1 Display Console Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

2.2 Display Console Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

2.3 The Accessory Tray / Reading Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

3. Heart Rate Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

3.1 The Lifepulse

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Digital Heart Rate Monitoring System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

3.2 The Polar®Telemetry Heart Rate Monitoring Chest Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

4. The Workouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

4.1 Workout Overviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

4.2 Using the Workouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

To Begin a Workout // Select and Using Quick Start // Selecting a Workout //
Entering Weight // Entering Time // Selecting and Adjusting the Resistance Level
Selecting a Workout Mode // Switching Workouts “On-the-fly” //
Pausing Workouts // Ending Workouts Early //

Life Fitness Cross-trainer Workout Setup Steps (chart)

4.3 Workout Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Quick Start // Manual // Random // Hill // Cross-train Aerobics // Cross-train
Reverse

5. Optional Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

5.1 Entering and Using the Optional Settings Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

6. Service And Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

6.1 Preventive Maintenance Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

6.2 Preventive Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

6.3 Troubleshooting the Polar Heart Rate Chest Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Heart Rate Reading Is Erratic or Absent Entirely //
Heart Rate Reading Is Erratic or Extremely High

6.4 Troubleshooting the LifepulseSystem Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

6.5 How to Obtain Product Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

7. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

7.1 Life Fitness 91X Cross-trainer Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

© 2005 Life Fitness, a division of Brunswick Corporation. All rights reserved. Life Fitness, Heart Rate Zone
Training, and Lifepulse are registered trademarks of Brunswick Corporation. Heart Rate Zone Training+,
Heart Rate Hill, Heart Rate Interval, and Extreme Heart Rate are trademarks of Brunswick Corporation.
Polar is a registered trademark of Polar Electro, Inc. Cardio Theater is a registered trademark of the Cardio
Theater Holdings. FitLinxx is a registered trademark of the Integrated Fitness Corp. Any use of these trade­marks, without the express written consent of Life Fitness or the corresponding companies is forbidden.

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This Operation Manual describes the functions of the following product:

Life Fitness rear drive total body cross-trainer

91X

See "Specifications" page in this manual for product specific features.

Statement of Purpose: The Life Fitness cross-trainer is an exercise machine that combines low­impact elliptical pedaling with push/pull arm motion to provide an efficient, effective total body
workout.

CAUTION: Life Fitness STRONGLY recommends seeing a physician for a com-

plete medical exam before undertaking an exercise program, particularly if the
user has a family history of high blood pressure or heart disease, or is over the
age of 45, or smokes, has high cholesterol, is obese, or has not exercised regu­larly in the past year.

If, at any time while exercising, the user experiences faintness, dizziness, pain, or shortness of
breath, he or she must stop immediately.

MISE EN GARDE: Life Fitness conseille VIVEMENT de consulter un médecin pour

subir un examen médical complet avant de commencer tout programme d'exerci­ce, et tout particulièrement si l'utilisateur a des antécédents familiaux d'hyperten­sion ou de troubles cardiaques, ou s'il a plus de 45 ans, s'il fume, s'il a du
cholestérol, s'il est obèse ou n'a pas fait d'exercice régulièrement depuis un an.

Si, pendant l'utilisation de l'appareil, l'utilisateur ressent un malaise, des vertiges, des douleurs
ou des difficultés à respirer, il doit cesser immédiatement.

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ETTING STARTED

1.1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY WARNING: The safety of the product can be maintained only if it is
examined regularly for damage and wear. See Preventative Maintenance section
for details.

• If this Life Fitness product does not function properly after it has been dropped, damaged, or
even partially immersed in water, contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services for assis­tance.

• Always follow the console instructions for proper operation.

• Close supervision is necessary when used by children, invalids or disabled persons.

• Do not use this product outdoors, near swimming pools or in areas of high humidity.

• Never operate a Life Fitness product with the air openings blocked. Keep air openings free
of lint, hair or any obstructing material.

• Never insert objects into any opening in this product. If an object should drop inside, careful­ly retrieve it. If the item cannot be reached, contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services.

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

• Wear shoes with rubber or high-traction soles. Do not use shoes with heels, leather soles,
cleats or spikes. Make sure no stones are embedded in the soles.

• Keep all loose clothing, shoelaces and towels away from moving parts.

• Do not use this product in bare feet.

• Do not tip the unit on its side during operation.

• Keep the area around the Life Fitness product clear of any obstructions, including walls and
furniture. Ensure that there is at least one foot of clearance in front of the Life Fitness cross­trainer.

• Use caution when mounting or dismounting the Life Fitness cross-trainer. Use the stationary
handlebar whenever additional stability is required. While exercising, hold onto the moving
arms.

• Never use the Life Fitness cross-trainer while facing backward.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

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OINT DE DÉPART

1.1 CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES

CONSIGNE DE SÉCURITÉ : pour un emploi sûr, le produit doit être inspecté

régulièrement afin de s'assurer qu'il n'est pas usé ni endommagé. Consultez la
section de Maintenance préventive pour obtenir de plus amples informations.

• Si l'appareil Life Fitness ne fonctionne pas correctement après avoir subi une chute, des
dommages ou une immersion même partielle dans l'eau, contactez le service d'assistance
clientèle de Life Fitness.

• Pour un fonctionnement correct, suivez toujours les instructions de la console.

• Une surveillance étroite est nécessaire en cas d'utilisation par des enfants, des personnes
invalides ou handicapées.

• N'utilisez pas ce produit à l'extérieur, près d'une piscine ou dans endroits très humides.

• Ne faites jamais fonctionner de produit Life Fitness dont les bouches d'aération seraient blo­quées. Maintenez-les exemptes de peluches, de cheveux ou de toute obstruction.

• N'insérez jamais d'objet dans les ouvertures de cet appareil. Si un objet tombe dedans,
coupez l'alimentation électrique, débranchez le cordon de la prise et récupérez-le avec pré­caution. Si vous ne pouvez pas l'atteindre, consultez le service après-vente de Life Fitness.

• Ne placez jamais de liquides d'aucune sorte directement sur l'appareil, sauf si vous dis­posez d'un support ou d'un plateau pour accessoires. Il est recommandé d'utiliser des con­teneurs munis d'un couvercle.

• Portez des chaussures avec semelles en caoutchouc ou antidérapantes. N'utilisez pas de
chaussures à talons, de semelles en cuir ou à crampons. Assurez-vous qu'aucun caillou ne
s'est incrusté dans les semelles.

• Maintenez les vêtements lâches, les lacets et les serviettes à l'écart des pièces en mouvement.

• N'utilisez pas cet appareil sans chaussures.

• Ne faites pas basculer l'appareil sur le côté tandis qu'il fonctionne.

• Maintenez la zone autour du produit Life Fitness exempte d'obstructions, y compris de murs et
de meubles. Veillez à laisser au moins 30 cm d'espace autour du Life Fitness cross-trainer.

• Procédez avec précaution lors du montage ou du démontage de la machine. Utilisez la
barre fixe pour renforcer votre stabilité. Pendant les exercices, saisissez les bras mobiles.

• N'utilisez jamais cet appareil en vous tournant vers l'arrière.

CONSERVEZ CES INSTRUCTIONS POUR USAGE ULTÉRIEUR.

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1.2 S

ETUP

Read the Operation Manual before setting up the Life Fitness cross-trainer.

WHERE TO PLACE THE LIFE FITNESS®CROSS-TRAINER

Following all safety instructions in Section 1.1, move the Life Fitness cross-trainer to the location
in which it will be used. See Section 7, titled Specifications, for the dimensions of the footprint.
Allow one foot of clearance in front of the Life Fitness cross-trainer to allow for movement of the
pedal levers. It should be easy to mount the Life Fitness cross-trainer from the side.

HOW TO

STABILIZE THE LIFE FITNESS CROSS-TRAINER

After placing the Life Fitness cross-trainer in position, check the unit’s stability by attempting to
rock it. Any slight rocking indicates that the unit must be leveled. Check the stabilizing feet to
determine which foot does not rest fully on the floor. Rotate the foot counter-clockwise to lower
it. Recheck the stability and adjust again as needed until the Life Fitness cross-trainer is stable
and no longer rocks. Lock the adjustment into position by tightening the jam nut against

the stabilizer bar with an open end 9/16 inch wrench.

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CHECK FOR POWER

The console is powered by a rechargeable 6-volt battery. Check the battery by pressing the START
key. The console should light up, and the MESSAGE CENTER should display a prompt to set up a
workout. If this does not occur, mount the Life Fitness cross-trainer and begin pedaling. The console
should then light up, making it possible to program a workout. Pedal for 10 to 20 minutes at 25
RPM or faster during a workout to charge the battery. Afterwards, the pedal action during workouts
keeps the battery charged. If the console still does not light, contact Life Fitness Customer Service.
See section 6.5, titled How to Obtain Product Service, for more information.

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HE DISPLAY CONSOLE

2.1 DISPLAY CONSOLE OVERVIEW

The computerized display console allows the user to tailor a workout to personal fitness abilities
and goals and to monitor progress. With this easy-to-use console, the user can track fitness
improvement from one workout to the next.

2.2 DISPLAY CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS

This section lists and describes the functions for the keys and display windows on the console. See
Section 4, titled The Workouts, for detailed information on using the console to set up workouts.

A START: Press this key to activate the console for programming a new workout. The activated

console lights up and displays “SELECT WORKOUT OR PRESS QUICK START”. If no key is
pressed for 15 seconds, and the user stops pedaling, the console shuts down again.

NOTE: The Life Fitness cross-trainer’s AutoStart feature also activates the console when the
user steps on the pedals and begins pedaling.

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B ENTER: Press this key after entering each value, such as weight or workout time, when

prompted by console display messages.

C ARROW keys: Use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to change workout parameters

displayed on the console, such as length of workout, weight, and intensity level.

D QUICK START: Press this key to begin a manual workout immediately, without having to

select a workout program. Once the workout is in progress, use the ARROW KEYS to
change the intensity level.

E CLEAR: When programming a workout, press this key, to clear incorrect data, such as

weight, before pressing the ENTER key. Pressing CLEAR during a workout stops it immedi­ately, at which point the MESSAGE CENTER displays a summary of the workout, including
total time elapsed, total distance traveled, and total calories burned. Pressing CLEAR a sec­ond time causes the MESSAGE CENTER to prompt the user for a new
workout setup.

F DISPLAY LOCK: During a workout, the MESSAGE CENTER alternately displays the num-

ber of CALORIES burned and the amount of TIME elapsed. Pressing the DISPLAY LOCK
key when the MESSAGE CENTER displays either statistic forces the MESSAGE CENTER
to display that statistic continuously throughout the workout. Pressing DISPLAY LOCK again
allows the MESSAGE CENTER to resume toggling between both statistics.

G CHANGE WORKOUT: Press this key to switch to another workout while a workout is in

progress.

H COOLDOWN: workouts end automatically in a Cooldown mode, which lowers the intensity

level. Press the COOLDOWN key at any desired point during a workout to go immediately
into Cooldown mode. In this phase of a workout the body begins to remove lactic acid and
other accumulated by-products of exercise, which build up in muscles during a workout and
contribute to muscle soreness. The console automatically adjusts each workout’s Cooldown
level according to the individual user’s performance. Each time the user presses the
COOLDOWN key, the Cooldown duration shortens by one minute.

I WORKOUT PROFILE WINDOW: This window displays shapes, made of columns of lights,

that represent the levels of intensity in a workout-in-progress. The height of the column is
proportional to the level of the intensity.

J MESSAGE CENTER: This window displays step-by-step instructions for setting up a work-

out. During a workout, it displays statistics about the progress of the workout:

• Level: programmed intensity level. Toggles with Heart Rate.

• Heart Rate: the detected heart rate if the user is wearing the chest strap or grasping
sensors. Toggles with Level. If the on-board computer does not detect a heart rate, only
Level is displayed throughout the workout.

• Distance: the total distance traveled in miles (or kilometers if enabled).

• Speed: the pedaling speed or rate in miles per hour (or kilometers per hour if enabled).

• Calories: the number of calories burned since beginning the workout. Toggles with
Time.

• Time: time elapsed since the start of the workout. Toggles with Calories.

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If programmed to do so, the MESSAGE CENTER displays any or all of these three values each
time the intensity level changes during the workout:

• Calories per Hour: the rate of calories burned per hour.

• Watts: effort level in Watts. The Watt is a unit of power output or the expression of the
mechanical rate of work.

• METs: effort level in METs. The MET is an expression of the rate of work for the human
body at rest, or a metabolic equivalent; one MET is approximately equal to the metabo­lism of a person at rest.

See Chapter 5, titled Internal Settings for information about enabling the MESSAGE CENTER to
display these additional settings.

K AEROBICS MODE: Press this key to activate a workout mode in which the MESSAGE

CENTER displays prompts that vary the workload and emphasize different muscle groups
during the workout. It can be used with any workout.

L REVERSE MODE: Press this key to activate a workout mode that alternates five minutes of

forward motion with two minutes of reverse motion. It can be used with any workout.

M PAUSE: Press this key to pause the current workout. Continue the workout by pressing the

PAUSE key again. For more information, see the topic titled Pausing a Workout in Section

4.2, titled Using the Workouts.

For more information about Aerobics Mode and Reverse Mode, see the topic Using the Two
Workout Modes in Section 4.2, titled, the Using the Workouts.

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HE ACCESSORY TRAY / READING RACK

The accessory tray (A), which is mounted near the base of the console, provides dual storage
trays with space for items such as water bottles, personal stereos, and cell phones. Additionally,
an integrated reading rack (B) for supporting a book or magazine is located at the base of the
upper panel of the console.

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EART RATE MONITORING

3.1 THE LIFEPULSETMDIGITAL HEART RATE MONITORING SYSTEM

The patented Lifepulse system sensors are the built-in heart rate monitoring system on the Life
Fitness cross-trainer. For the most accurate reading possible, during a workout:

• Grasp the sensors (A) firmly.

• Hold each sensors at the vertical midpoint.

• Keep hands steady and in place.

The console displays the heart rate within 10 to 40 seconds after the user grasps the sensors.

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HE POLAR

®

TELEMETRY

HEART RATE MONITORING CHEST STRAP

The Life Fitness cross-trainer is equipped with Polar heart rate monitoring system in which elec­trodes, pressed against the skin, transfer heart rate signals to the console. These electrodes are
attached to a chest strap that the user wears during the workout. The chest strap is optional. To
order it, call Life Fitness Customer Support Services. See Section 6.5, titled How to Obtain
Product Service.

See the diagram below for correct positioning of the strap. The electrodes (A), which are the two
grooved surfaces on the underside of the strap, must remain wet to transmit accurately the elec­trical impulses of the heart back to the receiver. Moisten the electrodes. Then, secure the strap
as high under the chest muscles as possible. The strap should be snug, but comfortable enough
to allow for normal breathing.

The transmitter strap delivers an optimal heart rate reading when the electrodes are in direct
contact with skin. However, it also functions properly through a thin layer of wet clothing.

If it becomes necessary to re-moisten the chest strap electrodes, grasp the center of the strap,
pull it away from the chest to expose the two electrodes, and moisten them.

NOTE: If the Lifepulse system sensors are grasped while the chest strap is worn, and if the sig­nals from the sensors are valid, the on-board computer uses the sensor signals for calculating
the heart rate instead of those transmitted with the chest strap.

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HE WORKOUTS

4.1 WORKOUT OVERVIEWS

This section lists the Total Body Trainer’s pre-programmed workouts. For more detailed information,
see Section 4.2, titled Using the Workouts. The following workouts are accessible via the ARROW
keys.

QUICK START is the fastest way to begin exercising and bypasses the steps involved in select­ing a specific workout program. After the QUICK START key is pressed, a constant-level work­out begins. The intensity level does not change automatically.

MANUAL is a workout in which the intensity level does not change automatically.
RANDOM is an interval training workout of constantly changing intensity levels that occur in no

regular pattern or progression.
CROSS-TRAIN AEROBICS simulates the experience of working with a personal trainer. The

MESSAGE CENTER displays prompts at different times to emphasize pushing, pulling, total
body, lower body, speed changes, and forward/reverse motion. This versatile workout promotes
maximum cross-training benefits.

CROSS-TRAIN REVERSE continuously alternates five minutes of forward motion with two min­utes of backward motion to cross-train different muscle groups.

HILL is an interval-training workout combining “hills” and “valleys” of different intensity levels,
which is proven to provide effective, time-efficient cardiovascular results.

4.2 USING THE WORKOUTS

This section provides detailed information on setting up and using workouts. For quick-reference
setup steps, see the chart near the end of the section.

TO BEGIN A WORKOUT

To mount the Total Body Trainer, grasp the handles and carefully step on the pedals. To dismount,
step off the pedals while still holding the handles. Then let go of the handles.

Press START or begin pedaling to activate the console. The MESSAGE CENTER displays,
"SELECT WORKOUT USING ARROW KEYS OR PRESS QUICK START". If it displays a different
message, press the CLEAR key twice in rapid succession.

SELECTING AND USING QUICK START

QUICK START is the fastest way to begin exercising and bypasses the steps of selecting a spe-

cific workout program. At the MESSAGE CENTER prompt to select a workout, press the QUICK
START key. The workout begins at an intensity level that remains the same unless manually
changed. After 12 seconds, the MESSAGE CENTER displays a prompt to enter weight, which
the computer requires to calculate total calories.

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ELECTING A WORKOUT

For MANUAL, RANDOM, HILL, CROSS-TRAIN REVERSE and CROSS-TRAIN AEROBICS:
When prompted to select a workout, use the ARROW KEYS to scroll through the workout names
as they appear in the MESSAGE CENTER. When the desired workout appears, press ENTER.

ENTERING WEIGHT

When prompted by the MESSAGE CENTER to enter weight, use the ARROW KEYS to increase
or decrease the displayed weight to the correct value and press ENTER. The default weight is
150 pounds or 68 kilograms. The on-board computer calculates the number and rate of calories
burned using the entered weight as well as the pedaling speed.

ENTERING

TIME

When prompted by the MESSAGE CENTER to enter a time, use the ARROW KEYS to increase
or decrease the displayed time to the desired value and press ENTER.

SELECTING AND

ADJUSTING THE RESISTANCE LEVEL

When prompted by the MESSAGE CENTER, use the ARROW KEYS to increase or decrease the dis­played intensity level or target heart rate to the desired value and press ENTER. Adjust the level as
needed or desired during the workout.

• Resistance level: The Total Body Trainer provides a selection of 25 resistance levels. The
resistance is independent of speed. The resistance level appears in the WORKOUT
PROFILE window as rows of lights arranged in columns. Selecting a low intensity level at first
is recommended. As physical conditioning improves, the levels can increase.

SELECTING A WORKOUT MODE

Two workout mode options on the Total Body Trainer feature alternate ways to vary workouts.

• Aerobics Mode: This workout mode simulates the experience of working out with a train-
er. Throughout the workout, the MESSAGE CENTER displays prompts to vary the work­load and emphasize different muscle groups, such as upper- and lower-body. This feature
can be used with any workout.

• Reverse Mode: This workout mode continuously alternates five minutes of forward
motion with two minutes of reverse motion, to exercise different leg muscles. This
feature can be used with can be used with any workout.

SWITCHING WORKOUTS “ON-THE-FLY”

It is possible, during a workout, to switch to another workout program. After a switch, the console
retains all the progress information about the workout since its beginning. To change workouts
“on-the-fly,” press CHANGE WORKOUT key and then select a new workout. This feature is available
for all workouts.

PAUSING WORKOUTS

To pause a workout, simply stop pedaling. To continue the workout, resume pedaling. The pause
duration lasts 60 seconds, after which the console automatically shuts down.

ENDING WORKOUTS EARLY

To end a workout before the pre-set duration expires, press CLEAR once. The MESSAGE CENTER
then displays a workout summary, which includes the distance travelled, the total calories burned, and
other statistics. Press CLEAR a second time and the MESSAGE CENTER displays “SELECT WORK­OUT USING ARROW KEYS OR PRESS QUICK START” for a new workout.

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4.3 WORKOUT DESCRIPTIONS

QUICK START

QUICK START is the fastest way to begin exercising and bypasses the steps of selecting a specific

workout program. The intensity level for the workout is set automatically and remains the same
unless manually changed. To change the level, press the UP or DOWN ARROW keys to enter a
higher or lower level number. After the workout has been in progress for 12 seconds, the MESSAGE
CENTER displays “ENTER WEIGHT”, which the computer requires to calculate total calories. Using
the ARROW KEYS, increase or decrease the displayed weight to the correct value.

M

ANUAL

The MANUAL program sets an intensity level that does not change automatically. While the
workout is in progress, increase or lower the intensity level as desired using the ARROW keys.

RANDOM

The RANDOM program creates a terrain of hills and valleys that varies with each workout. More
than one million different patterns are possible. Because workout levels are greater in this work­out than in the HILL workout, it is recommended that the RANDOM workout be set one or two
levels lower than the workout level which would normally be selected in the HILL workout.

HILL

The Life Fitness-patented HILL workout offers a variety of configurations for interval training.
Intervals are periods of intense aerobic exercise separated by regular periods of lower-intensity
exercise. The WORKOUT PROFILE window represents these high and low intervals as columns of
light, which together have the appearance of hills and valleys. The computerized interval training
workout has been scientifically demonstrated to promote greater cardio-respiratory improvement
than steady-pace training.

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QUICK START

Press QUICK START
Begin workout

MANUAL

Press ARROW KEYS

repeatedly until
MANUAL appears;

press ENTER
Enter weight
Enter time
Select level
Begin workout

RANDOM

Press ARROW KEYS

repeatedly until
RANDOM appears;

press ENTER
Enter weight
Enter time
Select level
Begin workout

HILL

Press ARROW KEYS

repeatedly until

HILL appears; press

ENTER
Enter weight
Enter time
Select level
Begin workout

CROSS-TRAIN
AEROBICS

Press ARROW KEYS

repeatedly until
CROSS-TRAIN
AEROBICS appears;

press ENTER
Enter weight
Enter time
Select level
Begin workout

CROSS-TRAIN
REVERSE

Press ARROW KEYS

repeatedly until
CROSS-TRAIN
REVERSE appears;

press ENTER
Enter weight
Enter time
Select level
Begin workout

LIFE FITNESS CROSS-TRAINER WORKOUT SETUP STEPS

Each HILL workout goes through four phases, each marked by different intensity levels. The
WORKOUT PROFILE window displays the progress of these phases, as seen in the chart following
these descriptions below. As noted in the descriptions, the heart rate should be measured at two
stages in the workout to gauge its effectiveness. To do so, wear the chest strap or grasp the sen­sors. Note that the MESSAGE CENTER does not display a request for a heart rate measurement
during a HILL workout.

1 Warm-up is a phase of low, gradually rising resistance, which brings the heart rate into the
lower end of the target zone and increases respiration and blood flow to working muscles.

2 Plateau increases the intensity slightly, and keeps it steady, to bring the heart rate to the low

end of the target zone. Check the heart rate at the end of this phase.

3 Interval Training is a series of increasingly steeper hills, alternating with valleys (or periods

of recovery). The heart rate should rise to the high end of the target zone. Check the heart
rate at the end of this phase.

4 Cool-down is a low-intensity phase that allows the body to begin removing lactic acid and

other exercise by-products, which build up in muscles and contribute to soreness.

Each column, as seen in the WORKOUT PROFILE window and the chart above, represents one
interval. The overall duration of the workout determines the length of each interval. Each work­out is made up of 20 intervals, so the duration of each interval is equal to the duration of the
entire workout divided by 20.

10 to 19 minutes: The interval durations initially are set at 30 seconds for a 10-minute workout.
For every minute added by the user “on-the-fly,” each interval increases by three seconds.
A 15-minute workout consists of 20 intervals at 45 seconds each.

20 to 99 minutes: All intervals last 60 seconds. If the user adds minutes to the pre-set duration
while the workout is in progress, the program adds hills and valleys that are identical to the first
eight intervals of the Interval Training phase. This pattern repeats until the workout is completed.

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C

ROSS-TRAIN AEROBICS

During this workout, the MESSAGE CENTER displays prompts to emphasize different muscle
groups. To emphasize upper-body muscles, the MESSAGE CENTER displays prompts to focus
on pushing and pulling the moving arms at various times. To emphasize lower-body muscles,
MESSAGE CENTER displays prompts to rest the hands on the stationary handlebar, thus forc­ing the legs to do all the work. The program also alternates between forward and reverse motion
as well as different speeds.

Ten seconds after prompting the user to change pedaling direction, the workout applies “braking
resistance,” that is, a high resistance level that essentially forces the user to stop pedaling. Once the
user stops pedaling, the workout resumes the normal resistance level. The actual level of breaking
resistance depends on the user’s speed. If the user is pedaling at a rate equal to, or faster than, 6.2
mph (10.0 km/h), the workout applies the maximum level of braking resistance. If the user is pedal­ing at a speed below 6.2 mph (10.0 km/h), the workout applies 92 percent of the maximum.

CROSS-TRAIN AEROBICS is a constant-resistance workout. However, for a similar experience
with a variable-resistance-level workout, the user can start any workout and then press the
AEROBICS MODE key.

C

ROSS-TRAIN REVERSE

During this workout, the MESSAGE CENTER displays alternating prompts to use pedal forward
(for five minutes) and then backward (for two minutes.) This feature varies the emphasis on dif­ferent leg muscles.

Ten seconds after prompting the user to change pedaling direction, the workout applies “braking
resistance,” that is, a high resistance level that essentially forces the user to stop pedaling. Once the
user stops pedaling, the workout resumes the normal resistance level. The actual level of breaking
resistance depends on the user’s speed. If the user is pedaling at a rate equal to, or faster than, 6.2
mph (10.0 km/h), the workout applies the maximum level of braking resistance. If the user is pedal­ing at a speed below 6.2 mph (10.0 km/h), the workout applies 92 percent of the maximum.

CROSS-TRAIN REVERSE is a constant-resistance workout. However, for a similar experience
with a variable-resistance-level workout, the user can start any workout and then press the
REVERSE MODE key.

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5O

PTIONAL SETTINGS

5.1 ENTERING AND USING THE OPTIONAL SETTINGS FEATURE

Fitness club managers and other authorized personnel can use the Optional Settings feature to change
default settings or to enable or disable certain workouts or displays on the Total Body Trainer console.

To enter the Optional Settings, while the unit is on, hold down the UP ARROW key and press CLEAR twice.
The MESSAGE CENTER displays OPTIONAL SETTINGS and then the first configuration option. Scroll for­ward through the options using the ENTER key or backward using the CLEAR key. For each feature or set­ting option, the MESSAGE CENTER displays the default setting. To change the default, press the UP or
DOWN ARROW key for the desired value. Press ENTER to select the new value or setting.

To exit Optional Settings, press the CLEAR key repeatedly until the MESSAGE CENTER displays “SELECT
WORKOUT USING ARROW KEYS OR PRESS QUICK START”.

USER LANGUAGE SELECT

If enabled, this option allows users to select the language by which to interact with the unit during a workout.
To use the option, enable User Language Select (see below).
Begin pedalling. The console will display the message “SELECT LANGUAGE USING ARROW KEYS”. The

user can select from a list of available languages using any of the arrow keys. Press enter when the desired
language appears to select that language. Aworkout can now be started using the selected language.
Selecting a language is not necessary to begin a workout. Simply press the Quick Start key to start a workout
or any of the program keys to begin workout programming using the default language.

The user may select from the following languages:

English, French, Spanish, and Portugese

To enable the User Language Select option, enter the Optional Settings (see section 5.1). Scroll forward
through the options using the ENTER key, or backward, using the CLEAR key until LANGUAGE SEL appears.
Once LANGUAGE SEL appears in the Message Center, press any of the UP/DOWN ARROW KEYS to toggle
the mode from OFF to ON.

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Setting Default Value Description

MAX WORKOUT 60 minutes This is the maximum possible duration for a

DURATION workout. The value can range from 10 to 99.

ENGLISH/METRIC ENGLISH This option determines the units used for entering

UNITS weight and measuring distance.

WATTS DISPLAY DISABLED If this option is enabled, the MESSAGE CENTER

ENABLE/ displays the of Watts equivalent pedaling rate.
DISABLE

METS DISPLAY DISABLED If this option is enabled, the MESSAGE CENTER

ENABLE/ displays the METs equivalent of the pedaling rate.
DISABLE

CAL/HR DISPLAY DISABLED If this option is enabled, the MESSAGE CENTER

ENABLE/ displays the number of calories burned per hour
DISABLE during the workout.

USER LANGUAGE SELECT DISABLED This option, if enabled, gives users the ability to select

a language for use during a workout. See the topic
entitled User Language Select, in this section.

OPTIONAL SETTINGS

6S

ERVICE AND

TECHNICAL DATA

6.1 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE TIPS

The Total Body Trainer is backed by the engineering excellence of Life Fitness and is one of the
most rugged and trouble-free pieces of exercise equipment on the market today. Commercial
Life Fitness products have proven to be durable in health clubs, colleges, and military facilities
the world over. This same technology, engineering expertise, and reliability have gone into the
Total Body Trainer.

NOTE: The safety of the equipment can be maintained only if the equipment is examined regu­larly for damage or wear. Keep the equipment out of use until defective parts are repaired or
replaced. Pay special attention to parts that are subject to wear as outlined in the Preventive
Maintenance Schedule.

REMARQUE : pour conserver un matériel sûr, il convient de l'inspecter régulièrement afin de
déceler tout signe d'usure ou d'endommagement. N'utilisez pas l'appareil tant que les pièces
défectueuses n'ont pas été réparées ou remplacées. Portez une attention toute particulière aux
pièces qui s'usent, comme indiqué ci-dessous.

The following preventive maintenance tips will keep your Total Body Trainer operating at peak
performance:

• Locate the Total Body Trainer in a cool, dry place.

• Clean the top surface of the pedals regularly.

• Keep the display console free of fingerprints and salt build-up caused by sweat.

• Use a 100% cotton cloth, lightly moistened with water and mild liquid detergent, to clean the
cross-trainer. Other fabrics, including paper towels, may scratch the surface. Do not use
ammonia, chlorine, or acid-based cleaners.

• Long fingernails may damage or scratch the surface of the console; use the pad of the fin­ger to press the selection buttons on the console.

• Clean the housing and moving arms thoroughly on a regular basis.

NOTE: When cleaning the exterior of the unit, a non-abrasive cleaner and soft cotton

cloth are strongly recommended. At no time should cleaner be applied directly to any
part of the equipment; apply the non-abrasive cleaner on a soft cloth and then wipe the
unit.

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6.2 P

REVENTIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Follow the schedule below to ensure proper operation of the product.

ITEM WEEKLY MONTHLY BI-ANNUALLY ANNUALLY
Display Console Clean Inspect
Console Mounting Bolts Inspect
Accessory Tray Clean Inspect
Frame Clean Inspect
Plastic Covers Clean Inspect

6.3 T

ROUBLESHOOTING THE POLAR

®

HEART

RATE CHEST STRAP

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Malfunction

Heart rate reading is erratic or
absent entirely

Abnormally elevated heart rate
readings

Probable Cause

Belt transmitter electrodes are not
wet enough to pick up accurate
heart rate readings.

Belt transmitter electrodes are not
laying flat against the skin.

Belt transmitter needs cleaning.

Belt transmitter is not within 3 feet
(one meter) of the heart rate
receiver.

Chest strap battery is depleted.

Electromagnetic interference from
television sets and/or antennas.

Electromagnetic interference from
cell phones.

Electromagnetic interference from
computers.

Electromagnetic interference from
cars.

Electromagnetic interference from
high voltage power lines.

Electromagnetic interference from
motor driven exercise equipment.

Electromagnetic interference from
another heart rate transmitter with­in three feet (one meter).

Corrective Action

Wet the belt transmitter elec­trodes (see section 3.2).

Ensure the belt transmitter elec­trodes are laying flat against the
skin (see section 3.2).

Wash the belt transmitter with
mild soap and water.

Make sure the chest strap trans­mitter is within three feet (one
meter) of the heart rate receiver.

Contact Life Fitness Customer
Support Services* for instructions
on how to have the chest strap
replaced.

Move the cross-trainer a few
inches away from the probable
cause, or move the probable
cause a few inches away from
the cross-trainer, until the heart
rate readings are accurate.

* See Section 6.6 “How to Obtain Product Service” for contact information.