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

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©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 goalsfaster and
with greater enjoyment. Industry-standard workout programs, an array of up-to-the­second 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 andlevel 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-orientedexerciseactivity,
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.

l START: The START key activates the display console once you begin pedaling

and is then inactive for the remainder of the workout.

l ts 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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l ENTER: 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.

l NUMERIC 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.

l CLEAR–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.

l DISPLAY LOCK: This button allows you to freeze the message center display-

on one set of feedback information - Total Calories,Calories/hour, miles
(kilometer), watts, etc. To unlock the display, simply push the DISPLAY LOCK
button again.

l RACE 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.

l WATTS / 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!