Life Fitness 95Ce User Manual

95Ce Upright Exercise Bike

operation manual

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Before using this product, it is essential to read this

ENTIRE operation manual and ALL installation instructions.

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 A digital

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 SA (Studio): Professional and / or commercial use.

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

product 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 New Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

1.3 Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Electrical Power Requirements // Where to Place the Lifecycle

®

Upright Exercise Bike

// How to Stabilize the Lifecycle Upright Bike // How to Adjust the Seat //
How to Adjust the Pedal Straps // Getting Started on the Bike Console //
Fitness Networking // Cable TV Hook-up

2. The Display Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

2.1 The Display Console Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

2.2 Display Console Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

2.3 The Accessory Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

2.4 Reading Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

3. Heart Rate Zone Training Exercise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

3.1 Why Heart Rate Zone Training Exercise? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

3.2 Heart Rate Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

The Lifepulse

TM

Digital Heart Rate Monitoring System //

The Polar® Telemetry Heart Rate Monitoring Chest Strap

4. The Workouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

4.1 Workout Overviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

4.2 Using the Workouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Beginning a Workout // Selecting a Workout // Entering Workout Goals //
Entering Workout Values // Selecting a Workout Mode // Changing/Ending Workouts

4.3 Workout Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Quick Start // Manual // Random // Fat Burn // Cardio // Hill // Around the World //
Kilamanjaro // Interval // Cascades // Speed Training // Foothills // Heart Rate Hill

TM

//

Heart Rate IntervalTM// Extreme Heart RateTM// Watts // METs // Aerobics Trainer //
Life Fitness Fit Test // Air Force PRT

5. System Options Menu 41

5.1 Using the System Options Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

6. Service and Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

6.1 Preventive Maintenance Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

6.2 Preventive Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

6.3 Troubleshooting the Polar Heart Rate Chest Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

6.4 How to Obtain Product Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

7. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

7.1 95Ce Lifecycle Upright Exercise Bike Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

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2003 Life Fitness®, a division of Brunswick Corporation. All rights reserved. Life Fitness and Life Cycle are registered
trademarks of Brunswick Corporation. Zone Training, Heart Rate Hill, Heart Rate Interval, Extreme Heart Rate, and
Lifepulse are trademarks of Brunswick Corporation. Polar is a registered trademark of Polar Electro, Inc. 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 products:

Life Fitness Lifecycle®Upright Exercise Bike:

95Ce

See Section 7, titled Specifications, in this manual

for product-specific features.

Statement of Purpose: The Life Fitness Lifecycle Upright Exercise Bike is a machine that
simulates the movements of riding a bicycle at various speeds and levels of resistance.

Health-related injuries may result from incorrect or excessive use of exercise equip-

ment. Life Fitness STRONGLY recommends seeing a physician for a complete 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. Life Fitness also
recommends consulting a fitness professional on the correct use of this product.

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

Des problèmes de santé peuvent être causés par une utilisation incorrecte ou excessive

de l'équipement. 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. Life Fitness recommande également
de consulter un professionnel du conditionnement physique pour savoir comment utilis­er correctement ce produit.

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

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1GETTING STARTED

1.1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• WARNING:The safety of the product can be maintained only if it is examined regularly for

damage and wear. See Preventive Maintenance section for details.

• DANGER:To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always unplug this Life Fitness product

before cleaning or attempting any maintenance activity.

• DANGER:To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury, it is imperative to con-

nect each product to a properly grounded electrical outlet.

• Never operate a Life Fitness product if it has a damaged power cord or electrical plug, or if it has been

dropped, damaged, or even partially immersed in water. Contact Life Fitness Customer Support
Services for assistance.

• Keep the power cord away from heated surfaces. Do not pull the equipment by the power cord or use

the cord as a handle. Do not run the power cord on the floor under or along the side of the bike.

• If the electrical supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, an authorized service

agent, or a similarly qualified person to avoid a hazard.

LOCATION

• Position this product so that the power cord plug is accessible to the user.

• Use the Life Fitness Lifecycle Upright Bike only as directed in this manual.

• Keep the area around the Lifecycle Upright Bike clear of any obstructions, including walls and furniture.

Provide at least three feet of clearance behind the unit.

• Do not use the Lifecycle Upright Bike outdoors, near swimming pools, or in areas of high humidity.

• Do not allow other people to interfere in any way with the user or equipment during a workout.

• Supervise closely any children or disabled persons using the Lifecycle Upright Bike.

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PERATION

• Always follow the console instructions for proper operation.

• Do not reach into, or underneath, the unit; and do not tip the unit on its side during operation.

• Never insert objects into any opening of the Lifecycle Upright Bike. If an object should drop inside,

carefully retrieve it while the unit is not in use. If the object cannot be reached, contact Life Fitness
Customer Support Services.

• Never place containers filled with liquids directly on the unit, except in the accessory tray water bottle

holder. Containers should be covered with lids.

• 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.

• Do not use the Lifecycle Upright Bike with bare feet.

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

• Use caution when stepping on or off of the Lifecycle Upright Bike.

• Never face backward while using the Lifecycle Upright Bike.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

1POINT DE DÉPART

1.1 CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES

• AVERTISSEMENT: Ce produit ne peut demeurer sécuritaire que s'il est régulière-

ment examiné pour y déceler les dommages éventuels et l'usure. Voir la section sur l'entretien préventif
pour avoir de plus amples renseignements.

•

DANGER:Pour réduire les risques de décharge électrique, toujours débrancher cet appareil

Life Fitness avant le nettoyage ou toute mesure d'entretien.

•

DANGER:Pour réduire les risques de brûlures, d'incendie, de décharges électriques ou de

blessures, chaque appareil doit absolument être branché sur une prise électrique correctement mise à la
terre.

• Ne jamais faire fonctionner un produit Life Fitness dont la fiche ou le cordon d'alimentation est endommagé, ni
aucun appareil qui serait tombé ou aurait été endommagé ou même partiellement plongé dans l'eau. Appeler
le service à la clientèle de Life Fitness pour obtenir de l'aide.

• Tenir le cordon d'alimentation à l'écart de toute surface chauffée. Ne pas tirer l'appareil par le cordon d'alimen­tation; ne pas utiliser le cordon comme poignée. Ne pas faire passer le cordon sur le sol, sous l'appareil ni le
long de l'appareil.

• Si le cordon d'alimentation électrique est endommagé, il doit être remplacé par le fabricant, par un réparateur
agréé ou par une dossier individuel travailleur qualifié afin d'éviter tout danger.

ENDROIT

• Placer ce produit de manière à ce que l'utilisateur puisse accéder à la fiche du cordon d'alimentation.

• Utiliser le vélo d'exercice allongé Lifecycle uniquement de la façon indiquée dans le présent manuel.

• Maintenir la zone autour de l'appareil libre de toute obstruction, y compris murs et meubles. Prévoir un
dégagement d'au moins un mètre derrière l'appareil.

• Ne pas utiliser le vélo d'exercice Lifecycle à l'extérieur, près d'une piscine ou dans des endroits très humides.

• Ne laisser personne nuire à l'utilisateur ou entraver le fonctionnement de l'équipement pendant une séance
d'exercices.

• Surveiller étroitement les enfants ou les personnes handicapées qui utilisent le vélo d'exercice.

FONCTIONNEMENT

• Les instructions de la console doivent toujours être suivies pour obtenir un fonctionnement correct.

• Ne pas placer les mains dans l'appareil ou sous l'appareil, et ne pas le renverser sur le côté pendant le fonc­tionnement.

• Ne jamais insérer d'objets dans un orifice du vélo d'exercice Lifecycle. Si un objet tombe à l'intérieur de l'ap­pareil, l'extraire soigneusement pendant que l'appareil n'est pas utilisé. S'il est impossible d'atteindre l'objet,
communiquer avec le service à la clientèle de Life Fitness.

• Ne jamais placer de contenants remplis de liquide directement sur l'appareil, sauf dans le plateau pour acces­soires ou un support prévu à cet effet. Il est recommandé d'utiliser des contenants munis d'un couvercle.

• Porter des chaussures avec des semelles en caoutchouc ou offrant une très bonne adhérence. Ne pas utiliser
de chaussures à talons, à semelles en cuir ou munies de crampons. S'assurer qu'aucun caillou n'est incrusté
dans les semelles.

• Ne pas utiliser le vélo d'exercice Lifecycle pieds nus.

• Éloigner les vêtements lâches, les lacets et les serviettes des pièces en mouvement.

• Être prudent pour monter sur le vélo d'exercice Lifecycle ou pour en descendre.

• Ne jamais faire face vers l'arrière pendant l'utilisation du vélo d'exercice Lifecycle.

CONSERVER CES INSTRUCTIONS POUR TOUT USAGE ULTÉRIEUR.

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1.2 NEW FEATURES

The Integrated LCD Console on the Life Fitness Lifecycle Upright Bike brings together the best
LCD technology and the best cardio equipment. It combines eye-catching entertainment with an
interactive exercise experience.

NEW FEATURES ON THE LIFECYCLE UPRIGHT BIKE INCLUDE:

• New Touchscreen Display: This integrated, intuitive touchscreen features built-in intelli-
gence. This gives exercisers the freedom to watch their favorite TV program and monitor
their entire workout progress at the same time, all on one screen.
See Section 2.2 Display Console Descriptions, Workout Progress.

• Ergonomic Viewing: The ergonomically-positioned viewing angle provides optimal comfort
and reduces glare. Plus the protective layer on the Touchscreen Display eliminates direct
contact and preserves the life of the LCD screen.

• Easy Start-up: It’s no longer necessary to pedal to get started. Instead, choose and set up a
workout, and begin pedaling when the workout begins.
See Section 4.2 Using the Workouts

• Improved Interface: The sharp screen image, and attractive graphics makes the screen eas-
ier to read and to use. There are no complicated steps to setting up a workout—simply
choose a workout, enter values and get started.
See Section 4.2 Using the Workouts

• New Help Files: Now, choosing a workout can be an informed decision. Simply select the
question mark on the workout selection screen to access help files, which give explanations
of each of the workouts.
See Section 2.2 Display Console Descriptions, Workout Selection, Help

• Workout Flexibility: Choosing a different workout “on the fly” is as simple as selecting a but-
ton, and choosing a new workout. And now there are two ways to change a workout parame­ter mid-workout—either use the keys on the Control Panel, or use the buttons on the
Touchscreen Display.
See Section 4.2 Using the Workouts, Changing/Ending Workouts, Switching Workouts “On-

the-Fly”

• Better Monitoring: The Touchscreen Display shows all relevant workout statistics at one
glance.
See Section 2.2 Display Console Descriptions, Workout Progress

• New Time Views: Allows the user to choose the most motivating time display for them. Time
can be viewed as Elapsed Time, Remaining Time, or Hidden Time. Changing time views is
as simple as touching a button.
See Section 2.2 Display Console Descriptions, Workout Progress, Elapsed Time

• More Options for Managers: More ways for managers to monitor statistics, track usages,
and record personalized messages. Channel setup for the TV allows managers to control
which channels are displayed on the TV.
See Section 5 System Options Menu

• New Zero (0) Resistance Level: This new resistance level gives more people the opportuni-
ty to enjoy a quality workout, regardless of experience level or physical ability. It also gives
the bike more flexibility for incorporation into injury rehabilitation.
See Section 4.2 Using the Workouts, Entering Workout Goals, Entering and Adjusting the

Intensity Level.

1.3 SETUP

Read the entire Operation Manual before setting up the Lifecycle Upright Bike.

ELECTRICAL POWER REQUIREMENTS

The Lifecycle Upright Bike requires an AC power supply according to the electrical configurations
listed in the chart below.

NOTE: Do not modify the plug provided with this product. If the plug does not fit into an available
electrical outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

WHERE TO PLACE THE LIFECYCLE®UPRIGHT EXERCISE BIKE

Following all safety instructions in Section 1.1, move the bike to the location in which it will be used. See
Section 7, titled Specifications, for the dimensions of the product footprint (assembled dimensions). Allow
a distance of 8 to 12 inches, or 21 to 30 centimeters, between the bike and other objects or surfaces on
either side. Allow a distance of 3 feet, or 1 meter, from the front or rear of the bike to any other object or
surface.

HOW TO STABILIZE THE LIFECYCLE UPRIGHT EXERCISE BIKE

After placing the bike in position, check the unit’s stability by attempting to rock it from side to side.
Any slight rocking indicates that the unit must be leveled. Determine which foot is not
resting completely on the floor. Loosen the jam nut (A) with an open-end 9/16-inch wrench, and rotate
the stabilizing foot (B) to lower it. Verify that the bike is stable, and repeat the adjustment as neces­sary until the unit no longer rocks. Lock the adjustment by tightening the jam nut against the stabilizer
bar.

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Supply Voltage

(VAC)

100
110
120
200
220
230
240

Frequency

(Hz)

50 / 60
50 / 60
50 / 60
50 / 60
50 / 60
50 / 60
50 / 60

Rated Current

(Amps)

1.6

1.6

1.6
.8
.8
.8
.8

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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 Upright Bike is no exception. If the seat is too close, excessive strain will be placed on
the knees and quadriceps muscles; if the seat is too far, the resulting reaching action will irritate
the feet, ankles, hips and knees.

Sit on the seat and place the balls of the feet on the pedals. An optimum position will allow
movement through the bottom of the stroke without locking the knees or shifting in the seat. The
knees should have a slight bend at the point of fullest leg extension.

If the seat needs to be adjusted, lift the spring-loaded adjusting handle located on the right, front
side of the seat. Slide the seat forward or backward as necessary to the proper position and release
the pin to complete engagement. Gently slide the seat forward and backward a small distance to
ensure it is locked into place. Check the seat distance again and re-adjust it if necessary.

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

MISE EN GARDE : Ne pas essayer d'ajuster la selle pendant le pédalage. Tout
ajustage en cours de fonctionnement ou toute insertion incomplète de la goupille de la
selle pourrait nuire à l'exercice ou entraîner des blessures.

HOW TO ADJUST THE PEDAL STRAPS

The bike pedal straps keep the user’s shoes on the ped­als during a workout. The straps should fit comfortably,
but they also should be tight enough to prevent shoes
from slipping at any point in the pedaling rotation. Before
working out, a user should test and adjust the tightness
of the straps.

The safety straps on the foot pedals of the Lifecycle
Upright Bike can be adjusted to fit a variety of shoe
sizes. The straps are held in place by two knobs that
extend from either side of each pedal. The “inner” knob
extends sideways, that is, toward the bike. The “outer”
knob extends downward. The ends of each strap are
perforated with slots that fit tightly over the knobs. The
“inner” end of each strap is perforated with two slots,
and the “outer” segment of the strap is perforated with a
row of slots.

To tighten or loosen a strap, grasp the outer end, and pull it back, away from the knob, until the
strap slides off. Pull the strap out through the outer loop on the pedal. Rest the foot on the pedal,
and wrap the strap over the foot to determine the desired length. Thread the strap through the
outer loop on the pedal, tuck it under the pedal, select the appropriate slot, and pull that slot
down over the knob, until the top of the knob pops through the slot. A click indicates that the
strap is locked into place.

GETTING STARTED ON THE BIKE CONSOLE

Simply touch the Touchscreen Display to get started and access the Workout Selection screen. If
the user simply starts pedaling and does not select a workout, the console automatically starts the
Manual Program. But if the screen is touched, and there is no activity (either pedaling or selecting
a workout) the console will return to the Welcome Screen. For information on setting up a workout,
see Section 4.2, titled Using the Workouts.

FITNESS NETWORKING

One type RJ45 networking port (A) allows the Lifecycle Upright Bike to be connected to a net­work, such as FitLinxx®interactive fitness network.

The network connection enables the console to upload user
workout statistics to a fitness network database or to down­load remotely stored information, such a pre-set workout
program.

See Section 4.2, titled Using the Workouts, for information
on logging onto a network.

This port is located on the back of the bike console and is
enclosed by a removable cover. Any use of the port for other
than its intended purpose could void the product warranty.

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C

ABLE TV HOOK-UP

Note to the CATV Installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer ’s attention to Article 820-40 of the
NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable
ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable
entry as practical.

Antenna Grounding According to the NEC

Antenna Grounding According to the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.

1. Antenna lead in wire

2. Antenna discharge unit (nec section 810-20)

3. Grounding conductors (nec section 810-21)

4. Ground clamp

5. Power service grounding electrode system
(nec article 250, part h)

6. Ground clamp

7. Electric service equipment

NOTE: The TV aspect of the LCD Console can only receive a analog signal. Digital cable must
be externally converted to an analog signal.

2THE DISPLAY CONSOLE

2.1 D

ISPLAY CONSOLE OVERVIEW

The computerized console on the Lifecycle Upright Bike 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.

The console consists of two parts:
The Touchscreen Display: The Touchscreen Display (the LCD screen) allows the user to easily

choose a workout, set it up, and monitor it.
The Control Panel: The Control Panel consists of the keys on the bottom part of the console

housing. These keys allow quick changes to workouts “on the fly,” provide easy access to TV
controls, and allow for screen cleaning without activating the Touchscreen Display.

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2.2 DISPLAY CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS

This section lists and describes the functions for the buttons on the Touchscreen Display and the
keys on the Control Panel on the Lifecycle Upright Bike. See Section 4, titled The Workouts, for
detailed information on using the console to set up workouts.

TOUCHSCREEN DISPLAY

The Touchscreen Display allows the user to move from screen to screen by simply selecting but­tons to access other screens. The Touchscreen Display enables users to access:

1) WORKOUT SELECTION — choose a workout.

2) WORKOUT

SETUP

— enter workout values and goals.

3) W

ORKOUT PROGRESS — monitor progress, edit workout goals, and access TV viewing.

1) WORKOUT SELECTION

Touch the Welcome Screen anywhere to start and enter the Workout Selection screen. Use the
Workout Selection screen to choose a workout, access QUICK START, or to access the Help
Screens.

A. QUICK START: Select this button to enter directly into a workout, bypassing any setup or goal

setting. Once started, the user can then make adjustments to the workout. Choose LEVEL to
determine the level of intensity, ENTER WEIGHT to see METs, and BIKE and CONSTANT
CALS/HR to determine how calories are computed. (See the end of this section for more informa­tion on BIKE and CONSTANT CALS/HR. MODES) Select the COOLDOWN button on the Control
Panel to enter a Cooldown Phase.

B. WORKOUT SELECTIONS: Allows the user to choose from eight different programs. MANUAL,

RANDOM, FAT BURN, CARDIO, AND HILL lead straight into workout setup screens. HILL PLUS,
ZONE TRAINING, AND PERSONAL TRAINER give additional workout selections.

Choose HILL PLUS for AROUND THE WORLD, KILAMANJARO, INTERVAL, CASCADES,
SPEED TRAINING, and FOOTHILLS.

Choose ZONE TRAINING for

HR Hill, HR

HR Hill, HR

INTER

INTERVVALAL, , and EXTREME HR.

Choose PERSONAL TRAINER for WATTS, METs, AEROBICS TRAINER, LIFE FITNESS FIT
TEST and AIR FORCE PRT.

See Section 4.1 Workout Overviews for a description of each workout.
Buttons with a heart symbol access workouts that require heart rate monitoring. For more informa-

tion, see Workout Profile Window under Workout Progress.

C. HELP (?): Select the HELP button to access help buttons for each of the workouts. Use these but-

tons to get a detailed explanation of each of the workouts.

D. BACK ( ): Select BACK to move backward one screen.

2) W

ORKOUT

SETUP

WORKOUT SETUP screens are accessed automatically upon selection of a workout program. They
allow the user to enter values or to choose a goal for the workout selected. These depend on the work­out, but might include goal type (time, distance or calories), level, age, weight, target heart rate* (for
heart rate programs), and for more advanced users, Watts and METs.

E. MESSAGE AREA: Shows the user what workout is currently being set up. It also prompts

the user for needed information or gives explanations.

F. ARROW BUTTONS: Use the UP and DOWN arrows to adjust workout values/goals such as length

of workout, weight, age, target heart rate, and intensity level. Press ENTER to record the selection.

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* Target Heart Rate (THR) is a percentage of the theoretical maximum. For example, a 40-year-old user's THR for the
FAT BURN workout is 117. This workout targets 65 percent of the maximum, so the equation would be (220-40)*.65=117

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G. NUMERICAL KEYPAD:Another way for the user to enter workout parameters. Key in the desired

number on the keypad and press ENTER.

H. CLEAR: Clears any entry and returns the default setting.
I. ENTER: Press this button after entering a value to register the value and move to the next screen.
J. BACK: Returns to the previous screen.
T

YPES OF WORKOUT SETUP SCREENS

GOAL

SETUP SCREENS

• Goal Type: The default setting of Goal Type is TIME (length of workout). Allows the user to
choose a predetermined length of time for the workout.

Users may also choose a more advanced Goal Type such as DISTANCE, CALORIES, or TIME
IN ZONE (only available for heart rate programs).

For Distance, Calories, and Time in Zone, the length of the workout depends on how long it
takes to reach the goal. The workout continues until the goal is met. To exit early, either
choose COOLDOWN from the Control Panel to go immediately into the Cooldown Phase, or
choose CHANGE WORKOUT to access a different program. For more information, see
Section 4.2 Using the Workouts, Selecting a Goal Type.

NOTE: Once a goal type is set, it cannot be changed during a workout, without using the
RESET button, resetting the workout.

For information on how to set, and get maximum benefit from, these type of workout goals
consult a Personal Trainer. For further information on Zone Training see section 3.1 of Heart
Rate Zone Training titled Why Heart Rate Zone Training Exercise?

• Level: Choose the programmed intensity level of the workout. Levels range from 0 to 25.

• Target Heart Rate: (heart rate workouts only) Gives a recommended heart rate* according to
age. For Fat Burn, the target heart rate is computed at 65% of the theoretical maximum

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heart
rate . For Cardio, the target heart rate is computed at 80%. For more information on Target
Heart Rate, see Section 3, Heart Rate Zone Training Exercise.

• Watts: The Watt is a unit of power output or the expression of the mechanical rate of work. For
the Watts program, the user sets a goal time, and then the program provides the level of exer­tion needed to keep the Watts equal to the goal during the duration of the workout.

• 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. For the
METs program, the user sets a goal time, and then the program provides the level of resistance
needed to bring METs expended equal to the goal during the duration of the workout.

VALUE SETUP SCREENS

• Weight: Enter an accurate weight so that METs can be calculated. (If weight is entered METs
will toggle with WATTS on the Workout Progress Screen.)

• Age: Allows heart programs to accurately determine target heart rate.

• Gender: For accurate Fitness Testing.

†

Defined by the American College of Sports Medicine's "Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription" as equal to

220 minus an individual’s age.
* Target Heart Rate (THR) is a percentage of the theoretical maximum. For example, a 40-year-old user's THR for the

FAT BURN workout is 117. This workout targets 65 percent of the maximum, so the equation would be (220-40)*.65=117

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3) WORKOUT PROGRESS

The Workout Progress screen opens automatically upon completion of the setup, signaling the user to
start the workout. The Workout Progress screen allows the user to monitor the progress of the work­out. It provides a visual representation of the workout as it proceeds and monitors Distance, Calories,
Watts, METs, Time, Level and RPM (depending on which workout is selected). From here TIME,
LEVEL, TARGET HEART RATE*, and MODE (Bike or Constant Cals/Hr.) can be changed at any point
during a workout. This screen also allows access to TV viewing.

K. MESSAGE AREA: Shows the user the workout type, prompts the user for needed information, and

explains concepts.

L. WORKOUT PROFILE WINDOW: This window displays the levels of intensity in a workout-in-

progress as proportional columns. The height of the column furthest to the left is proportional to the
current level of intensity. (When the TV is on it covers this window.)

*During a FAT BURN, CARDIO, HEART RATE HILL, HEART RATE INTERVAL, or EXTREME
HEART RATE workout, which requires the use of a Polar heart rate chest strap or the Lifepulse

TM

sys­tem sensors, the WORKOUT PROFILE window displays a flashing heart shape to request the user’s
heart rate signal. If the console does not detect a signal, the MESSAGE AREAdisplays the prompt,
“NEED HEART RATE- PLACE HANDS ON LIFEPULSE SENSORS OR USE TELEMETRY STRAP”
and beeps three times. If the console does not receive the signal within three minutes, the workout auto­matically is converted to a MANUAL program.

M. MODE: Use Mode to choose Bike Mode or Constant Cals/HR. The default setting is Constant

Cals/Hr.

• Bike Mode: Select this button to activate the Bike Workout Mode in which the rate of calories

burned and the total distance travelled increase automatically as the user increases the pedal­ing speed. (Bike Mode is not available for heart rate workouts.)

* Target Heart Rate (THR) is a percentage of the theoretical maximum. For example, a 40-year-old user's THR for the
FAT BURN workout is 117. This workout targets 65 percent of the maximum, so the equation would be (220-40)*.65=117

• Constant Cals/HR: Press this key to maintain a constant rate of calories burned per hour.
For more information about Bike Mode and Constant Calories Per Hour Mode, see the topic
Selecting a Workout Mode in Section 4.2, titled, the Using the Workouts.

N. CHANGE WORKOUT: Choose this button to go back to the workout selection screen and choose a

new workout, or to change a goal type of value, while retaining workout progress. To change work­outs, choose the new program, enter any remaining values, and press ENTER. To return to the cur­rent workout without making any changes, choose BACK. Select RESET on the workout selection
screen to clear all the stored information about the current workout, before changing to a new pro­gram.

To adjust a goal type (Calories, Distance, or if in a heart rate program, Time in Zone) or choose a
different goal while retaining workout progress, select Change Workout, and then ADJUST GOAL,
which accesses the goal type screen defaulted to the current goal type and value. To change the
goal value, use the arrow buttons or the numerical keypad, change the value, and then select
ENTER. To change the goal type,

O. ELAPSED TIME: Use this button to change the length of the workout, or to choose a different view

for time. ELAPSED TIME is the default view, but time can also be viewed by REMAINING TIME, or
HIDDEN TIME. To change the time view select ELAPSED TIME, choose a different time view and
press ENTER.

To change the length of a workout midstream, press the ELAPSED TIME button which also access­es Goal Time. Then use the arrow buttons or the numerical keypad, make the adjustment and select
ENTER. (Use the arrow keys on the Control Panel directly underneath ELAPSED TIME to change
length of workout time without leaving the Workout Progress Screen.)

NOTE: Changing the length of a workout by using the TIME ELAPSED button has no effect on the
time elapsed, which is an ongoing measurement of the time already spent in a workout.

P. TARGET HEART RATE: (for heart rate workouts only) Displays the target heart rate* the user has

specified in the workout setup screens. Can be changed anytime during a workout, by using the
arrow keys directly below it, or by touching the TARGET HEART RATE button on the Touchscreen
and accessing the Target Heart Rate Workout Setup Screen.

Q. ACTUAL HEART RATE: Displays the heart rate if the user grasps the Lifepulse sensors or wears a

Polar-compatible heart rate chest strap. NOTE: Heart rate can be checked on any of the screens,
whether before a workout begins, or during a workout.

R. LEVEL: Displays the programmed intensity level. Select LEVEL and then use the arrow buttons or

the numerical pad to make a new selection. Press ENTER. (Use the arrow keys on the Control
Panel directly underneath Level to change the level of exertion without leaving the Workout
Progress Screen.)

S. WORKOUT STATISTICS: Continually updates the workout progress by showing Distance, Calories

Burned (switches between calories burned and calories per hour), Watts, Heart Rate (on any work­out if the user is grasping the Lifepulse sensors of wearing a telemetry strap), Target Heart Rate
(switches between target heart rate and actual heart rate) and RPM.

Cal/Hr and METs/Watts have buttons beneath the displays which give added functionality. These but­tons can be used to lock the display or to force the display to toggle. To lock the display, (for instance,
turn off the toggle so only calories burned is displayed) simple press the button once while the desired
setting is displayed. To toggle (for instance, if METs is displayed to change the display immediately to
Watts) press the button twice in succession

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* Target Heart Rate (THR) is a percentage of the theoretical maximum. For example, a 40-year-old user's THR for the
FAT BURN workout is 117. This workout targets 65 percent of the maximum, so the equation would be (220-40)*.65=117

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T. TV SELECTION: TV ON/OFF accesses the TV, and enables the Channel and Volume keys on the

Surrounding Console. TV ZOOM (far bottom right) toggles between large and small screen TV viewing.

U. ENTER WEIGHT: Enter weight in order for METs to toggle with the Watts display.
V. CHANNEL CONTROLS: Accesses the channel control keypad on the touchscreen.
W. NUMERICAL KEYPAD: Use to enter a new channel selection.
X. ENTER: Select this button to change the channel to the new selection.
Y. CLEAR: Clears any entry made, retaining the current channel.

Additional buttons appearing in the Workout Progress Screen for different workouts:
TIME IN ZONE: Displays the accumulated time that the heart rate stays within the selected target

zone for a Heart Rate Zone Training workout. See section 3, titled Heart Rate Zone Training
Exercise, for more information.

.CONTROL PANEL

The Control Panel allows the user to control workout and TV parameters without leaving the Workout
Progress screen. It also provides a quick and easy way for maintenance staff to clean the Touchscreen
Display without activating the screen.

A. ARROW KEYS: When in the workout phase, the UP and DOWN arrow keys are used in combi-

nation with the Touchscreen Display. These keys allow the user to make changes to a workout
goal during the workout. Each set of arrow keys controls the goal located directly above it on the
Touchscreen Display.

Changeable information (i.e. a workout goal) either appears as a button (Time. Level, or

Target
Heart Rate*) or is accessible through CHANGE WORKOUT, ADJUST GOAL (Calories, Distance,
and for heart rate programs, Time in Zone). Workout statistics are not changeable.

* Target Heart Rate (THR) is a percentage of the theoretical maximum. For example, a 40-year-old user's THR for the
FAT BURN workout is 117. This workout targets 65 percent of the maximum, so the equation would be (220-40)*.65=117

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For example, use the arrow keys under ELAPSED TIME to change the goal time for the session.
Workout statistics, such as RPM (revolutions per minute), cannot be changed. As described above,
workout goals may also be changed by touching the corresponding button on the Touchscreen
Display and accessing the corresponding Workout Setup screens.

B. SCREEN LOCK/UNLOCK: (Cannot be used during a workout.) Freezes the screen for the purpose

of routine maintenance/ screen cleaning. The screen automatically unlocks after ten seconds.
Pressing SCREEN LOCK a second time will unlock it as well.

C. COOLDOWN: Workout programs end automatically in a Cooldown phase, which lowers the intensity

level. In this phase of a workout the body begins to remove lactic acid and other accumulated by­products of exercise, which build up in muscles during a workout and contribute to muscle soreness.

Press the COOLDOWN key to enter the Cooldown stage at any point during the workout. Each
workout’s Cooldown level is automatically adjusted according to the individual user’s performance.
(Cooldown times are preset in proportion to the duration of a workout.) The Cooldown time can be
changed by using the corresponding arrow keys on the Control Panel. At the end of Cooldown, a
workout summary box appears.

D. QUICK START: Choose this to enter directly into a workout, bypassing setup screens
E. VOL: Volume control for the TV.
F. CH: Channel control for the TV.

G. : Headphone jack for sound playback.

NOTE: Headphones are necessary to access the sound for the TV. The jack is located on the Control

Panel on the lower right. The jack is a user-replaceable feature. Contact Life Fitness Customer Support
Services for more information. (See Section 6.7 “How to Obtain Product Service” for contact information.)

2.3 THE ACCESSORY TRAY

The accessory tray (A), which is mounted on the right handlebar the Lifecycle Upright Bike, provides
storage space for items such as water bottles, personal stereos, and cell phones.

2.4 THE READING RACK

The ledge on the Touchscreen Display can also be used as a reading rack for books or magazines. Use
care when placing reading materials on the rack, and when turning pages, to ensure that buttons aren’t
accidentally toggled.

A

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3

HEART R

ATE ZONE TRAINING EXERCISE

3.1 WHY HEART

RATE

ZONE TRAINING EXERCISE?

Research shows that maintaining a specific heart rate while exercising is the optimal way to
monitor the intensity of a workout and to achieve maximum results. That is the idea behind the
Life Fitness heart rate zone training approach to exercise.

Zone training identifies an exerciser's ideal heart rate range, or zone, for burning fat or
increasing cardiovascular fitness. The values within the zone depend on the workout.

NOTE: Consulting a fitness trainer is recommended for defining specific fitness goals and
designing a workout program.

The Lifecycle Upright Bike features five exclusive workouts
designed to take full advantage of the benefits of heart rate
zone training exercise: FAT BURN, CARDIO, HEART RATE

HILL, HEART RATE INTERVAL, and EXTREME HEART
RATE. The Time in Zone Goal option, another feature of heart

rate zone training, enhances these workouts by setting a certain
duration within the target zone as a workout goal. For detailed
information about the workouts, as well as the Time In Zone
Goal option, see Section 4, titled The Workouts.

During one of these workouts, grasp the Lifepulse system sen­sors, or wear the Polar heart rate chest strap to enable the
bike’s on-board computer to monitor the heart rate. The comput­er automatically adjusts the resistance level to maintain the target
heart rate* based on the actual heart rate.

To change the target heart rate

* during a workout, use the arrow

keys on the Control Panel, or touch the TARGET HR button on
the Touchscreen Display, and then enter the new heart rate
using the keypad or the arrow keys, and select ENTER.

* Target Heart Rate (THR) is a percentage of the theoretical maximum. For example, a 40-year-old user's THR for the CARDIO
workout is 144. This workout targets 80 percent of the maximum, so the equation would be (220-40)*.80=144.

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3.2 HEART RATE MONITORING

THE LIFEPULSETMDIGITAL HEART RATE MONITORING SYSTEM

The patented Lifepulse system sensors are the built-in heart rate monitoring system on the Life
Fitness Lifecycle Upright Bike. During a workout, grasp the sensors (A) that are set into the han­dlebars. For an accurate reading, use a comfortable grip. The console displays the heart rate
after 10 to 40 seconds.

A

A

B

B

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THE POLAR®TELEMETRY HEART RATE MONITORING CHEST STRAP

The Lifecycle Upright Bike is equipped with Polar telemetry, a heart rate monitoring system in which
electrodes, pressed against the skin, transfer heart rate signals to the bike 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.

A A

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4THE WORKOUTS

4.1 W

ORKOUT OVERVIEWS

This section lists the Lifecycle Upright Bike’s pre-programmed workouts. For more detailed informa­tion, see Section 4.2, titled Using the Workouts.

QUICK START is the fastest way to begin exercising, and it 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.
FAT BURN is a low-intensity workout for burning the body’s fat reserves. The user must wear

a Polar heart rate chest strap, or grasp the Lifepulse system sensors continuously. The workout pro­gram automatically adjusts the intensity level, based on the actual heart rate, to maintain the rate at
65 percent of the theoretical maximum

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.

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

RANDOM is an interval training workout of constantly changing intensity levels that occur in no regu­lar pattern or progression.

CARDIO is a higher intensity workout for more fit users, emphasizing cardiovascular benefits and maxi­mum fat burning. The user must wear a Polar heart rate chest strap, or grasp the Lifepulse system sensors
continuously. The workout program automatically adjusts the intensity level, based on the actual heart rate,
to maintain the rate at 80 percent of the theoretical maximum

†

.

ZONE TRAINING are workouts that target specific ranges, or zones, for maintaining a heart rate to
achieve maximum exercise results. Zone Training workouts include:

HEART RATE HILL takes the user through three different hills based on the target heart rate*. The
user must grasp the Lifepulse system sensors continuously or wear a Polar heart rate chest strap.

HEART RATE INTERVAL alternates between a hill and a valley based on the target heart rate*. The
user must grasp the Lifepulse system sensors continuously or wear a Polar heart rate chest strap.

EXTREME HEART RATE is an intense workout for more experienced users. It is designed to get the
heart rate up and down as quickly as possible. The user must grasp the Lifepulse system sensors
continuously or wear a Polar heart rate chest strap.

†

Defined by the American College of Sports Medicine's "Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription" as equal to

220 minus an individual’s age.
* Target Heart Rate (THR) is a percentage of the theoretical maximum. For example, a 40-year-old user's THR for the HEART

RATE HILL workout is 144. This workout targets 80 percent of the maximum, so the equation would be (220-40)*.80=144.

HILL PLUS are workouts in which intensity levels increase and decrease in set patterns. The follow­ing workouts may be accessed with this button:

AROUND THE WORLD is an interval-training workout in which the hills resemble scenes of
various geographical areas.

FOOTHILLS is a rolling hill workout with low intensity levels.
KILIMANJARO is a Hill workout in which the intensity levels gradually incline toward one ultimate

peak and then gradually decline.
INTERVAL is a Hill workout in which intensity levels rise and fall. The higher levels gradually

incline toward a peak and then gradually decline.

CASCADES is a two-peak workout in which intensity levels gradually increase and decrease.
SPEED TRAINING is a Hill workout in which the intensity level alternates between high and low

levels very quickly to simulate a typical speed-training workout.

PERSONAL TRAINER workouts are customized workouts designed either for the advanced user or
to be used in connection with a personal trainer. These workouts include:

WATTS targets a rate of effort equal to a certain number of Watts.

MET s targets a rate of effort equal to a certain number of METs.
AEROBICS TRAINER is a workout that prompts the user to switch continuously between a high and

low pedaling speeds. The speed intervals alternate in a pattern that promotes a build-up in the intensi­ty of the workout, followed by a build-down in intensity.

LIFE FITNESS FIT TEST measures cardiovascular fitness compared to other people of the same
age and gender.

AIR FORCE PRT is similar to the Fit Test workout, except that this program is based upon a spe­cific predefined protocol. The available test is: AIR FORCE PHYSICAL READINESS TEST

(PRT) - (U.S. MILITARY)

4.2 U

SING THE

WORKOUTS

Different bike workouts require different setup steps. This section provides details on the steps them­selves. (See the chart, titled Lifecycle Upright Bike Workout Setup Steps at the end of this section for
a quick glance at the steps for setting up any workout program.)

1) BEGINNING A WORKOUT

Without networking, touch the screen to START. The Message Area displays the prompt: “Select

your workout or press ? for more information.” Choose a workout program to begin.
If equipped with optional networking, touch the screen to START. The Message area displays the

prompt: “SELECT YOUR WORKOUT, ENTER YOUR NETWORK ID, OR PRESS ? FOR MORE INFOR­MATION” and an “NETWORK ID” button will appear on the Workout Selection Screen. Select a workout,
or log on to the networked exercise database and download the preset workout.

To log onto the network, press NETWORK ID and key in the user ID number with the NUMERIC
KEYPAD. Press ENTER.

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SELECTING AND USING QUICK START

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

workout program. On the start screen press the QUICK START button. The workout begins at an
intensity level that remains the same unless manually changed. In order for METs to be displayed on
the Workout Progress Screen choose ENTER WEIGHT.

2) SELECTING A WORKOUT

When prompted to select a workout, select the desired workout button. The touchscreen will then
bring up the corresponding Workout Setup Screens which include level, age, weight, target heart
rate*, Watts and METs. Press ENTER after each selection to record it. After values are set, the work­out progress screen appears and the workout begins.

For MANUAL, FAT BURN, HILL, RANDOM, and CARDIO choose the corresponding button to enter
directly into the workout setup screens.

For HEART RATE HILL, HEART RATE INTERVAL, and EXTREME HEART RATE choose ZONE
TRAINING and then make a selection.

For WATTS, METS, AEROBICS TRAINER, LIFE FITNESS FIT TEST and AIR FORCE PRT choose
PERSONAL TRAINER and then make a selection.

For AROUND THE WORLD, KILIMANJARO, INTERVAL, CASCADES, SPEED TRAINING, and

FOOTHILLS select HILL PLUS and then make a selection.

3) ENTERING WORKOUT GOALS

SELECTING A GOAL TYPE

Goal Type defaults to TIME (length of workout). When prompted to enter a Goal Time, use the
ARROW KEYS to increase or decrease the displayed time to the desired value, or key in the desired
value with the NUMERIC KEYPAD, and press ENTER.

Workouts can be programmed to target certain types of goals other than the default time goal:

• Distance

• Calories

• Time in zone (for heart rate workouts only)
The Distance Goal feature is designed to build endurance. The user sets a distance goal during

the workout setup. Once the goal is met, the workout automatically goes into a Cooldown Phase
and ends afterward. To use this feature:

1. Select a workout (the distance goal is available for any of the workouts.)

2. In the Goal Type setup screen, choose DISTANCE, enter the desired distance goal, and select
ENTER.

3. Finish the setup steps for the selected workout.

4. Begin the workout.

* Target Heart Rate (THR) is a percentage of the theoretical maximum. For example, a 40-year-old user's THR for the
FAT BURN workout is 117. This workout targets 65 percent of the maximum, so the equation would be (220-40)*.65=117.

The Calories Goal feature is designed to promote weight loss and weight control. The user sets
a calorie goal during the workout setup. Once the goal is met, the workout automatically goes
into a Cooldown Phase and ends afterward. To use this feature:

1. Select a workout (the calorie goal is available for any of the workouts.)

2. In the Goal Time setup screen, choose CALORIES, enter the desired calorie goal, and select
ENTER.

3. Finish the setup steps for the selected workout.

4. Begin the workout.

The Time in Zone goal enhances a heart rate workout by setting a certain duration within the tar-
get heart rate* as a workout goal. The program automatically alters the resistance to maintain a
pace that will meet that objective within that duration. Once the objective is met, the workout
automatically goes into a Cooldown Phase. To use the Time In Zone Goal feature:

1. Select either FAT BURN, CARDIO, or any of the Zone Training workouts including HEART
RATE HILL, HEART RATE INTERVAL, or EXTREME HEART RATE.

2. In the Goal Time setup screen, choose TIME IN ZONE, enter the desired amount of time, and
select ENTER.

3. Finish the setup steps for the selected workout.

4. Begin the workout.

NOTE: Time in Zone is directly correlated to fitness level. Since the program will continue to
increase resistance until the goal is met, it may be wise to start low and work towards a higher
goal. Choose COOLDOWN at any time, to exit the workout and immediately enter a Cooldown
Phase.

For help setting Time in Zone goals, consult a personal trainer. For more information on Heart
Rate Zone Training, see Section 3.1 Why Heart Rate Zone Training?

SELECTING AND ADJUSTING THE INTENSITY LEVEL

When prompted, use the ARROW keys to increase or decrease the displayed intensity level or target
heart rate* to the desired value, or choose the desired value with the NUMERIC KEYPAD, and press
ENTER. Adjust the level as needed or desired during the workout.

• Intensity level: The Lifecycle Exercise Bike provides a selection of 26 intensity levels (0 to 25).
The Workout Profile Window displays the levels of intensity in a workout-in-progress as pro­portional columns. The height of the column furthest to the left is proportional to the current
level of intensity. Selecting a low intensity level at first is recommended. As physical conditioning
improves, the levels can increase.

• Target heart rate: Programs that calculate a target heart rate* base this number on the age of the
user and the type of workout. The user accepts or adjusts the rate when setting up the workout.
During the workout itself, the program reads the heart rate, which is transmitted via the Polar heart
rate chest strap or the Lifepulse system sensors; and it uses this data to adjust the resistance.
Manually raising the rate increases the intensity of the cardiovascular exercise.

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* Target Heart Rate (THR) is a percentage of the theoretical maximum. For example, a 40-year-old user's THR for the
FAT BURN workout is 117. This workout targets 65 percent of the maximum, so the equation would be (220-40)*.65=117.

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4) ENTERING WORKOUT VALUES

AGE: When prompted to enter Age, use the ARROW KEYS to increase or decrease the dis-

played age to the correct value, or key in the correct value with the NUMERIC KEYPAD, and
press ENTER.

Lifecycle Upright Bike workout programs that set a target heart rate* zone first calculate the
user’s theoretical maximum heart rate

†

by subtracting the user’s age from the number 220. The

programs then calculate the target zone as a percentage of the theoretical maximum.
WEIGHT: Select weight and press enter. Entering an accurate weight allows the program to dis-

play METs. (If weight has been entered, METs toggle with WATTS on the Workout Progress
Screen.)

GENDER: Select gender and press enter. (Only used for the Fitness Testing workouts)

5) SELECTING A WORKOUT MODE

All workouts on the Lifecycle Upright Bike default to a Constant-Calories-Per-Hour Mode. The Bike
Mode provides another option for varying workouts. The Bike Mode is accessed on the Workout
Progress Screen under Mode. NOTE: Bike Mode is not available on any of the heart workouts.

• Bike Mode: This workout mode simulates the experience of riding a real bicycle. The

rate of calories burned and total distance travelled increase automatically as the user
increases the pedaling speed. To select Bike mode, press BIKE MODE button.

• Constant-Calories-Per-Hour Mode: This workout mode enables a user to maintain a

consistent rate of calories burned per hour. As the pedaling speed increases, the resis­tance level automatically decreases. As the pedaling speed decreases, the resistance
level automatically increases. This mode can be used with all workouts.

To change modes during a workout:

1. Select any program that does NOT require a heart rate measurement.

2. Set up the program through the setup screens.

3. Begin the workout.

4. On the workout progress screen, beneath Mode, choose BIKE MODE. The message

area displays the message, “Bike Mode — Resistance is independent of RPM.”

5. Continue the workout.

6. To change back to Constant Calories per hour, choose the Constant Cals/HR button at

any point. The message area displays the message, “Constant Cals/Hr — Resistance
will vary with RPM.”

†

Defined by the American College of Sports Medicine's "Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription" as equal to

220 minus an individual’s age.
* Target Heart Rate (THR) is a percentage of the theoretical maximum. For example, a 40-year-old user's THR for the

FAT BURN workout is 117. This workout targets 65 percent of the maximum, so the equation would be (220-40)*.65=117.

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6) CHANGING/ENDING WORKOUTS

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,” simply press CHANGE WORKOUT and then choose a new workout. To switch to a
new workout, and restart the progress information, choose CHANGE WORKOUT and then
RESET.

NOTE: All workouts can be switched “on-the-fly” (retaining progress information) except for
HIll Plus workouts. To change from a Hill Plus workout to another workout, the user must select
CHANGE WORKOUT and RESET (losing workout progress).

CHANGING WORKOUT GOALS DURING A WORKOUT

During a workout, it is possible to change a workout goal type (Time, Distance, Calories, and
Time in Zone for heart rate programs). To adjust a goal type or choose a different goal, select
CHANGE WORKOUT, and then ADJUST GOAL, which accesses the goal type screen defaulted
to the current goal type and value. To change the goal value, use the arrow buttons or the numer­ical keypad, change the value, and then select ENTER. To change the goal type, choose a differ­ent goal, enter a value, and select ENTER. After the switch, the console retains all the progress
information about the workout since its beginning.

PAUSING WORKOUTS

To pause a workout, simply stop pedaling. An EXITWORKOUT button appears. Selecting EXIT
WORKOUT takes the user out of the workout, back to the Welcome Screen. To continue the
workout, resume pedaling. The pause duration defaults to 1 minute (configurable by the manag­er), after which, the console returns to the Welcome Screen.

ENDING WORKOUTS EARLY

To end a workout early, press COOLDOWN on the Control Panel to go directly into the Cooldown
Phase. The program will designate a Cooldown time period in proportion to the amount of time spent
in the workout. Upon completion of Cooldown, a workout summary will appear, which includes the dis­tance travelled, the total calories burned, and other statistics. To exit the program without a Cooldown,
choose CHANGE WORKOUT, and then RESET.

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4.3 WORKOUT DESCRIPTIONS

QUICK START

Select QUICK START
Begin workout
Modify level
Enter weight if desired

RANDOM

Select RANDOM
Enter goal type and value
Select level
Begin workout

MANUAL

Select MANUAL
Enter goal type and value
Select level
Begin workout

FAT BURN*

Select FAT BURN
Enter goal type and value
Enter age
Accept THR**
Begin workout

HILL

Select HILL
Enter goal type and value
Select level
Begin workout

CARDIO*

Select CARDIO
Enter goal type and value
Enter age
Accept THR**
Begin workout

CHOOSE PERSONAL
TRAINER TO ACCESS
ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:

WATTS

Select WATTS
Enter goal type and value
Enter Watts goal value
Begin workout

METS

Select METs
Enter goal type and value
Enter METs goal value
Begin workout

AEROBICS TRAINER

Select AEROBICS
TRAINER
Enter goal type and value
Select level
Begin workout

LIFE FITNESS FIT TEST**

Select FIT TEST
Enter weight
Enter age
Enter gender
Enter level
Begin workout

AIR FORCE PRT

Select AIR FORCE PRT
Enter weight
Enter height
Enter age
Enter gender
Answer prompt

Begin workout

CHOOSE HILL PLUS TO
ACCESS ANY OF THE
FOLLOWING:

AROUND THE WORLD

Select AROUND THE
WORLD
Enter goal type and value
Select level
Begin workout

KILAMANJARO

Select KILIMANJARO
Enter goal type and value
Select level
Begin workout

INTERVAL

Select INTERVAL
Enter goal type and value
Select level
Begin workout

CASCADES

Select CASCADES
Enter goal type and value
Select level
Begin workout

SPEED TRAINING

Select SPEED TRAINING
Enter goal type and value
Select level
Begin workout

FOOTHILLS

Press FOOTHILLS
Enter goal type and value
Select level
Begin workout

CHOOSE ZONE TRAINING
TO ACCESS ANY OF THE
FOLLOWING:

HEART RATE HILL*

Select HEART RATE
HILL
Enter time
Enter age
Accept THR**
Begin workout

HEART RATE INTERVAL*

Select HEART RATE
INTERVAL
Enter time
Enter age
Accept THR**
Begin workout

EXTREME HEART RATE*

Select EXTREME HEART
RATE
Enter time
Enter age
Accept THR**
Begin workout

LIFECYCLE UPRIGHT EXERCISE BIKE WORKOUT SETUP STEPS

NOTE: AFTER ENTERING A VALUE (AGE, WEIGHT, HEIGHT, GENDER) OR A GOAL (TIME, LEVEL, THR), PRESS

ENTER TO REGISTER THE SELECTION.

SELF-CONTAINED
WORKOUTS

PERSONAL TRAINER
WORKOUTS

HILL PLUS
WORKOUTS

ZONE TRAINING
WORKOUTS

* This workout requires the user to wear the polar heart rate chest strap or the grip the Life pulse sensors.
** Target Heart Rate (THR) is a percentage of the theoretical maximum. A 40-year-old user's THR for the FAT BURN

workout is 117. This workout targets 65 percent of the maximum, so the equation would be (220-40)*.65=117.

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QUICK START

QUICK START is the fastest way to begin exercising, and it 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 and stay in the Workout Progress screen, press the UP or
DOWN ARROW KEYS on the Control Panel, corresponding to the LEVEL button. Level can also be
changed by touching the LEVEL button on the Touchscreen Display, and then changing the level
using the arrow buttons or the numeric keypad and pressing ENTER.

For METs to be displayed during a workout, select the ENTER WEIGHT button which is required to
calculate this value. (If weight is entered METs will toggle with WATTS on the display.) Using the
ARROW KEYS, increase or decrease the displayed weight to the correct value, or enter weight using
the NUMERIC keypad, and press ENTER to register.

MANUAL

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.

FAT BURN

The FAT BURN workout is designed to maintain a user’s heart rate at 65 percent of the theoretical
maximum

†

for optimal results. Throughout the workout, the user wears a Polar heart rate chest strap
or grips the Lifepulse system sensors. If the user is not wearing a chest strap or grasping the sensors,
the WORKOUT PROFILE window displays a heart shape, and the display prompts the user to grip
the sensors. The console continuously monitors and displays the heart rate, adjusting the intensity
level of the Lifecycle Upright Bike to reach and maintain the target*. This system eliminates over- and
under-training, and it maximizes the aerobic benefits of exercise by using the body's fat stores for fuel.

CARDIO

The CARDIO workout is virtually identical to FAT BURN; however the target heart rate** is cal-
culated at 80 percent of the theoretical maximum. The user wears a chest strap or grips the
Lifepulse system sensors.The higher target promotes cardiovascular improvement by placing a
heavier workload on the heart muscle.

†

Defined by the American College of Sports Medicine's "Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription" as equal to

220 minus an individual’s age.
* Target Heart Rate (THR) is a percentage of the theoretical maximum (HRmax). A 40-year-old user's recommended

THR for the FAT BURN workout is 117, or 65 percent of the maximum, so the equation would be (220-40)*.65 = 117.
** Target Heart Rate (THR) is a percentage of the theoretical maximum (HRmax). A 40-year-old user's recommended THR

for the CARDIO workout is 144, or 80 percent of the maximum; so the equation would be (220-40)*.80 = 144.

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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.

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 Polar heart rate chest strap or
continuously grip the Lifepulse system sensors. Note that the WORKOUT PROFILE window 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 stints 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 Cooldown 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.

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1 to 9 minutes: A workout with a duration of less than 10 minutes is insufficient for the Hill program
to complete all four phases adequately. The program, therefore, condenses a workout of this dura­tion at various stages.

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.

HILL PLUS

The Life Fitness patented HILL PLUS workouts give even more ways to vary interval training.
Based on the same principles as the HILL workout, Hill Plus workouts are customized to resem­ble different locations/training scenarios to add variety and challenge to Hill workouts.

1) AROUND THE

WORLD

An interval-training workout in which the hills resemble scenes of various geographical areas.

2) CASCADES

A two-peak workout in which intensity levels gradually increase and decrease.

3) FOOTHILLS

A rolling hill workout with low intensity levels.

4) INTERVAL

A Hill workout in which intensity levels rise and fall. The higher levels gradually incline toward a
peak and then gradually decline.

5) K

ILIMANJARO

A Hill workout in which the intensity levels gradually incline toward one ultimate peak and then
gradually decline.

6) SPEED TRAINING

A Hill workout in which the intensity level alternates between high and low levels very quickly to
simulate a typical speed-training workout.

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ZONE TRAINING

Zone Training workouts target specific ranges, or zones, for maintaining a heart rate to achieve
maximum exercise results.

1) H

EART RATE HILL

TM

This program combines the standard HILL workout profile with the concept of Heart Rate Zone
Training. The default target heart rate* is calculated as 80 percent of the theoretical maximum

†

(HRmax), but the user can adjust the target rate during the workout setup. All hills and valleys
are percentages of HRmax. The workout consists of three hills that target three heart rate goals:
The first hill brings the heart rate to 70 percent of HRmax. The second hill increases the rate to
75 percent of HRmax. The third hill matches the Target Heart Rate brining the heart rate to 80
percent of HRmax. The valley always is defined as 65 percent of HRmax.

After a standard three-minute warm-up, the workout progresses toward the first hill and heart rate
goal. Once the user reaches 70 percent of HRmax, the hill continues for one minute. When the
minute expires, the level decreases into a valley. Once the user's heart rate falls to 65 percent of
HRmax, the valley continues for one minute. Then, the next hill begins with its corresponding heart
rate goal. After the user completes the third hill/valley pair, the program returns to the first hill and
repeats the cycle as long as the duration allows. At the end of the duration, the workout goes into a
Cooldown Phase. If the heart rate goes above the theoretical maximum for more then 45 seconds,
the exercise bike automatically goes into pause mode. The program does not proceed to a new
heart rate goal until the user reaches the current goal.

† Defined by the American College of Sports Medicine's "Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription" as equal to
220 minus an individual’s age.

* Target Heart Rate (THR) is a percentage of the theoretical maximum (HRmax). A 40-year-old user's recommended THR
for the HEART RATE HILL workout is 144 or 80 percent of the maximum; so the equation would be (220-40)*.80 = 144.

80% HRmax

75% HRmax

70% HRmax

Hill

HEART RATE HILL Workout Profile

Hill

Valley Valley Valley

85% THR

65% HRmax

Hill

65% HRmax 65% HRmax65% HRmax

144 BPM

135 BPM

127 BPM

117 BPM

User Example: 80 (40 year old / 144 recommended BPM)percent of theoretical maximum (HR )max

117 BPM 117 BPM 117 BPM

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2) HEART RATE INTERVAL

TM

This program also combines the standard HILL workout profile with the concept of Heart Rate
Zone Training. The default target heart rate* is calculated as 80 percent of the theoretical maxi­mum† (HRmax), but the user can adjust the target rate during the workout setup. The workout
alternates between a hill, which brings the heart rate up to the target rate of 80 percent of HRmax,
and a valley, which brings the heart rate down to 65 percent of HRmax. After a standard three-minute
warm-up, the workout progresses toward the first hill and heart rate goal. Once the goal is reached,
the hill continues for three minutes. Then, the level decreases into a valley. Once the 65 percent of
HRmax goal is reached, the valley continues for three minutes, after which the next hill begins. The
user's fitness level determines the number of hills and valleys encountered within the duration. At the
end of the duration, the workout goes into a Cooldown Phase. If the heart rate goes above the the­oretical maximum

†

for more then 45 seconds, the exercise bike automatically goes into pause
mode. The program does not proceed to a new heart rate goal until the user reaches the current
goal.

† Defined by the American College of Sports Medicine's "Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription" as equal to
220 minus an individual’s age.

* Target Heart Rate (THR) is a percentage of the theoretical maximum (HRmax). A 40-year-old user's recommended THR
for the HEART RATE INTERVAL workout is 144 or 80 percent of the maximum; so the equation would be (220-40)*.80 =

144.

80% HRmax

Hill

Valley

Warm-up

117 BPM

User Example: 80 (40 year old / 144 recommended BPM)percent of theoretical maximum (HR )max

65% HRmax

HEART RATE INTERVAL Workout Profile

117 BPM 117 BPM 117 BPM

80% HRmax

Hill

65% HRmax

Valley

80% HRmax

Hill

144 BPM144 BPM144 BPM

Valley

65% HRmax

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3) E

XTREME HEART RATE

TM

This intense, varied workout is designed to help more experienced users to break through fitness
improvement plateaus. The workout alternates between two target heart rates* as quickly as possi­ble. The effect is similar to that of running sprints. The user must wear a chest strap or grip the
LifepulseTMsensors throughout the workout.

When setting up the workout, the user enters a target heart rate. After a standard three-minute
warm-up, the intensity increases, until the user reaches the target heart rate goal of 85 percent
of the theoretical maximum

†

(HRmax). That target rate is maintained for a stabilizing period.
Then, the intensity decreases. When the heart rate falls to the 65 percent of HRmax goal, it is
maintained there for a stabilizing period. The program repeats the alternating of intensity levels,
continuing this pattern throughout the duration. The program does not proceed to a new heart
rate goal until the user reaches the current goal.

†

Defined by the American College of Sports Medicine's "Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription" as equal to

220 minus an individual’s age.
* Target Heart Rate (THR) is a percentage of the theoretical maximum (HRmax). For example, a 40-year-old user's rec-

ommended THR for the EXTREME HEART RATETMWORKOUT is 153. The workout program targets a standard 85 per­cent of the maximum, so the equation would be (220-40)*.85 = 153.

P

ERSONAL TRAINER

Personal Trainer workouts are customized workouts designed either for the advanced user or to
be used in connection with a personal trainer.

1) W

ATTS

This workout targets a rate of effort equal to a certain number of Watts. AWatt is a unit of power
that measures the amount of mechanical work required to operate a device, such as a Lifecycle
Upright Bike. It is roughly equal to .25 calories per hour. The workout program automatically
alters the intensity level to maintain the appropriate rate of effort.

2) MET

S

This workout targets a rate of effort equal to a certain number of METs. AMET is a unit of measure­ment used to express the metabolic rate of work (oxygen consumption per unit of body weight)
required to perform a task. One MET is approximately equal to a person’s metabolism when seated
and relaxed.

3) AEROBICS TRAINER

In this workout, the user is prompted to switch between a high pedaling speed and a low pedaling
speed. These speed intervals alternate in a pattern that promotes a “build-up” in the intensity of the
workout, followed by a “build-down” in intensity.

The workout consists of 32 intervals, which are divided into groups of four. In the first group, the user
encounters one fast interval followed by three slow intervals. The second group features two fast
intervals followed by two slow intervals. The third group features three fast intervals followed by one
slow interval. The fourth group, which is the most intense point of the workout, features four fast inter­vals. Afterward, the workout decreases in intensity, concluding with a group of four, consecutive, slow
intervals. See the chart below:

The length of the intervals depends on the workout duration selected by the user.

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Workout Begin

Interval 4

Interval 3

Interval 2

Interval 1

Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 Group 5 Group 6 Group 7 Group 8

Build-Up Build-Down

Fast Slow

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4) LIFE FITNESS FIT TEST

The Lifecycle Upright Bike Fit Test program is another exclusive feature of this versatile exercise bike. The
Life Fitness Fit Test measures cardiovascular fitness and can be used to monitor improvements in
endurance every four to six weeks. The user must grasp the hand sensors when prompted or wear a heart
rate chest strap, as the test score calculation is based on a heart rate reading. The workout duration will be
five minutes at the chosen resistance level. Immediately afterward, the console will take the user's heart
rate reading, calculate a fitness score, and display the score in a results window.

The Fit Test is considered to be a submax VO2 (volume of oxygen) test. It gauges how well the heart sup­plies oxygenated blood to the exercising muscles, and how efficiently those muscles receive oxygen from
the blood. Physicians and exercise physiologists generally regard this test as a good measure of aerobic
capacity. Please note that the estimated VO2 max scores achieved will be 10 percent to15 percent lower
on stationary exercise bikes than those achieved on other Life Fitness cardiovascular equipment. Stationary
cycling has a higher rate of isolated muscle fatigue of the quadriceps when compared to walking/running on
a treadmill, climbing on a stairclimber, or utilizing a cross-trainer. This higher rate of fatigue corresponds to
lower levels of estimated VO2 max scores.

To set up the Fit Test:

O

Choose PERSONAL TRAINER, then LIFE FITNESS FIT TEST.

O

Go through the setup screens for the Fit Test, including WEIGHT, AGE, AND GENDER. Press Enter
after each selection to record the entry.

O

Choose a workout level (ENTER LEVEL). Consult the following recommended fit test level chart for
an appropriate effort level based on your age, gender and activity level. Use the NUMERIC BUT­TONS or UP/DOWN ARROW BUTTONS to enter the corresponding level.

After the five-minute FIT TEST is completed, a FIT TEST score will be displayed.

FIT TEST PROGRAM SUGGESTED EXERTION LEVELS

Inactive Active Very Active

Bike Fit Test Level L4-6 men L5-10 men L8-14 men

L2-4 women L3-7 women L6-10 women

Suggested exertion levels should be used as a guideline for setting up the Fit Test program. The goal is to
elevate the user's heart rate to a level that is between 60%-85% of their theoretical maximum heart rate
(220-age).

Within each suggested range, these additional guidelines can be used:

Lower Half of Range Upper Half of Range

higher age lower age

lower weight higher weight*

shorter taller

* In cases of excessive weight, use lower half of range.

The computer will not accept:

O

heart rates less than 52 or greater than 200 beats per minute

O

body weights less than 75 pounds (34 kg) or greater than 400 pounds (182 kg)

O

ages below 10 or over 99 years

O

data input that exceeds human potential

If an error is made when entering any Fit Test data, correct it by pressing CLEAR, inputting the correct
information, and pressing ENTER.

It is important to take the Fit Test under similar circumstances each time. Heart rate is dependent on many
factors, including:

O

amount of sleep the previous night (at least seven hours is recommended)

O

time of day

O

time of last meal (two to four hours after the last meal is recommended)

O

time of last beverage containing caffeine or alcohol, or of a cigarette (at least four hours is recom­mended)

O

time since last exercise (at least six hours is recommended)

For the most accurate Fit Test results, perform the Fit Test on three consecutive days and average the
three scores.

NOTE: To receive a proper Fit Test score, the work done must be within a training heart rate zone that is
60 percent to 85 percent of the theoretical maximum heart rate. This rate is defined by the American
College of Sports Medicine's "Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription" as equal to 220 minus an
individual's age.

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The tables below list fit test results.

RELATIVE FITNESS CLASSIFICATION FOR MEN

Men Estimated VO2 Max (ml/kg/min) Per Age Category

Rating 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Elite 52+ 51+ 48+ 45+ 42+

Excellent 50-51 48-50 46-47 42-44 39-41

Very Good 47-49 45-47 43-45 40-41 36-38

Above Average 44-46 42-44 40-42 37-39 33-35

Average 41-43 39-41 37-39 34-36 30-32

Below Average 38-40 36-38 34-36 31-33 27-29

Low 35-37 33-35 31-33 28-30 24-26

Very Low <35 <33 <31 <28 <24

RELATIVE FITNESS CLASSIFICATION FOR WOMEN

Women Estimated VO2 Max (ml/kg/min) Per Age Category

Rating 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Elite 44+ 42+ 39+ 35+ 34+

Excellent 42-43 40-41 37-38 33-34 32-33

Very Good 39-41 37-39 35-36 31-32 30-31

Above Average 37-38 35-36 32-34 29-30 28-29

Average 34-36 32-34 30-31 27-28 25-27

Below Average 31-33 29-31 27-29 25-26 23-24

Low 28-30 27-28 25-26 22-24 20-22

Very Low <28 <27 <25 <22 <20

Life Fitness developed this rating scale based on VO2 max percentile distributions referenced in American
College of Sports Medicine's "Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription" (6th Ed. 2000). It is
designed to provide a qualitative description of a user's VO2 max estimation, and a means of assessing ini­tial fitness level and tracking improvement.

5) M

ILITARY FITNESS TEST

AIR FORCE PRT

The 95Ce exercise bike features an Air Force Physical Readiness Test (PRT). This test is similar to the fit
test workout, except that it does not have a preset time goal. The Air Force PRT is located in the Personal
Trainer Workouts.

To begin an Air Force PRT:

O

Choose PERSONAL TRAINER, AIR FORCE PRT.

O

Go through the setup screens for the Fit Test, including WEIGHT, AGE, AND GENDER. Press Enter
after each selection to record the entry.

O

The message area will next prompt for a user Fitness Level ("Do you participate in Aerobic Activity
at least 20 minutes per session 3+ times per week"). Select 'YES' or 'NO'. Press ENTER to accept
the selection.

The Air Force PRT begins after the user selects their Fitness Level and presses ENTER. During the PRT
the user must maintain 50-80 RPM. If the user pedals outside this range, a warning message is displayed.
If the user continues to pedal outside this range for more than 10 seconds, the test is terminated. If the
user's heart rate exceeds 85% of their theoretical maximum heart rate, the test is also terminated. The Air
Force PRT requires a user's heart rate throughout the test. Heart rate is recorded every minute, and if it is
not detected, the test will terminate. The PRT starts with a 2 minute warm-up. After this warm-up, an initial
wattage setting is determined from the user's input data. The PRT then monitors a user's heart rate and
determines if more resistance is needed. After 6 minutes at a constant wattage, the exercise bike will try to
calculate a score.

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5SYSTEM O

PTIONS MENU

5.1 USING THE

SYSTEMS OPTIONS MENU

Fitness club managers and other authorized personnel can use the Systems Options
feature to change default settings, or to enable or disable certain programs or displays on
the bike console, to run systems checks, and to access compiled statistics.

To enter the System Options, go to the Workout Selection Screen, press and hold the
COOLDOWN key, and touch the Life Fitness icon twice consecutively (double-touch).

SYSTEM TEST

Allows technicians to run systems diagnostics. NOTE: These tests should only be used by (or with the
express instruction of) a trained Life Fitness service technician.

System Diagnostics Telemetry Test
Lifepulse Test CSAFE Network Test
EEPROM Test

INFORMATION

System usage statistics on main motor. Allows authorized personnel to access statistics on machine usage
(Statistics and Usage Log). All other information is designed for use by trained Life Fitness service technicians.

Statistics Software Versions
System Errors Usage Log

CONFIGURATION

Allows access to all of the configurable settings of the unit. Configurations which should only be changed
by qualified technicians are password protected.

Manager Touch Screen Configuration
Manufacturer (password protected) TV

5.2 SETTING CONFIGURATIONS

MANAGER

Allows the manager to set unit defaults, configure workout duration, set stand by, and program cus­tom messages.

TO SET DEFAULTS

Either select appropriate radio buttons to select toggle settings, or use the arrow keys to modify vari­able default values. Select DEFAULTS to return all values to original factory settings.

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Maximum Workout Duration: Allows the manager to set a maximum workout limit between 1 and 99
minutes. The time can be modified using the up or down arrow keys. The unit default is 60 minutes.

Standby Configuration: Sets the desired amount of time of inactivity before the system automatically
turns the LCD screen backlight off. The LCD screen will illuminate the next time activity is detected.
Inactivity Timer can be set from 0 to 24 hours.

Program Timeout: Sets the amount of time the user can go without touching the Touchscreen while
setting up their workout, before the console resets back to the Welcome Screen. Program Timeout can
be set from 20 to 255 seconds. The unit default is 60 seconds.

Pause Time: Set the amount of time the unit can be inactive before it reverts back to the Welcome
Screen. Pause Time can be set from 1 to 99 minutes. The unit default is 1 minute.

Units: Choose between English and Metric.
Language: The language of the message area display. Choices include English, Portugese, Spanish,

Dutch, Japanese, Italian, French, and German.

CUSTOM MESSAGES

This configuration allows for a custom message to be displayed across the Welcome Screen.

Creating/Changing a Custom Message — After entering the Manager’s Configuration, check to
make sure that Custom Message is enabled, then select CUSTOM MESSAGE SETUP. Upon
entering the setup screen, a message can be entered using the on-screen keyboard. Use the Shift
button to input special characters and capital letters. The message will scroll across the top of the
screen as the message is being inputted giving real-time feedback.

Accepting a Custom Message — To accept the Custom Message, simply select the MAIN MENU
button.

Erasing a Custom Message — To erase a Custom Message, enter the CUSTOM MESSAGE
SETUP screen. Select CLEAR MESSAGE and then MAIN MENU.

TV

Brings up TV screen, and allows adjustment of brightness, contrast, saturation, and hue. Also allows choice
of TV format, antenna setup, and channel setup.

To Set Up Channels: To set up channels, select CHANNEL SETUP, AUTO, START.
To Delete an Unwanted Channel: Choose CHANNEL SETUP, MANUAL, use the Channel Controls on

the Control Panel to choose the channel to be deleted, select DELETE, return the Channel Setup to
AUTO.

To Restore a Channel: Choose CHANNEL SETUP, MANUAL, use the Channel Controls to choose the
channel to be restored, select ADD, return the Channel Setup to AUTO.

To Adjust Picture Setup: Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and Hue can be adjusted by using the corre­sponding arrow buttons. To return to the unit defaults, select DEFAULT.

Max Volume Setup: Opens the MAX VOLUME controls. (Headphones must be used for this function.)
The upper set of arrows adjusts the volume capacity higher or lower, allowing clubs to compensate for
average noise levels within. The maximum volume returns to this default after each workout.

The Volume Down, Volume Up arrows control the volume of the unit for the current usage. After each
session ends, the unit resets to a mid-range volume corresponding to the maximum volume set up.

TOUCH SCREEN CONFIGURATION

Follow the instructions on the screen to recalibrate the Touchscreen. When finished touch anywhere on the
screen to return to the Main Menu.

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6S

ERVICE AND TECHNICAL DATA

6.1 P

REVENTIVE MAINTENANCE TIPS

The Lifecycle Upright Bike 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 Lifecycle Upright Bike.

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. See Section 6.2.

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 the Lifecycle Upright Bike operating at peak
performance:

• Locate the bike in a cool, dry place.

• Keep the pedal straps fastened securely when using the bike.

• 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 bike. Other fabrics, including paper towels, may scratch the surface.

Do not use ammonia 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 and touchscreen.

• Clean the housing thoroughly on a regular basis.

NOTE: A non-abrasive cleaner and soft cotton cloth are strongly recommended for cleaning the
exterior of the unit. 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 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

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

6.3 TROUBLESHOOTING THE POLAR HEART RATE CHEST STRAP

HEART RATE

READING IS ERRATIC, ABNORMALLY ELEVATED, OR ABSENT ENTIRELY

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
Pedals and Straps Clean Inspect

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 treadmill a few inches
away from the probable cause, or
move the probable cause a few
inches away from the treadmill,
until the heart rate readings are
accurate.

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6.4 H

OW TO OBTAIN PRODUCT SERVICE

1. Verify the symptom and review the operating instructions. The problem may be unfamil­iarity with the product and its features and workouts.

2. Locate and document the serial number of the unit. This number consists of three letters
followed by six numbers. The serial number label is located on the front stabilizer at the
bottom of the unit.

3. Contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services via the Web at: www.lifefitness.com, or
call the nearest Life Fitness Customer Support Services group:

For Product Service within
the United States and Canada:

Telephone: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
Toll-free telephone: [phone]

For Product Service Internationally:

Life Fitness Europe GmbH

Telephone: [phone]
FAX: [phone]

Life Fitness (UK) LTD

Telephone: [phone]
FAX: [phone]

Life Fitness Atlantic BV (Europe, Middle
East & Africa except local Life Fitness
offices)
Life Fitness Benelux

Telephone: [phone]
FAX: [phone]

Life Fitness Italia S.R.L.

Telephone: 800.438.836
FAX: [phone]

Life Fitness Austria Vertriebs GmbH

Telephone: [phone]
FAX: [phone]

Life Fitness Asia Pacific Ltd (Asia &
Australia, except local Life Fitness offices)

Telephone: [phone]
FAX: [phone]

Life Fitness Latin America

and Caribbean

Telephone: [phone]
FAX: [phone]

Life Fitness do Brazil

Telephone [phone]
FAX: [phone]

Life Fitness Japan

Telephone: [phone]
FAX: [phone]

Life Fitness Iberia (Spain)

Telephone : [phone]
FAX : [phone]

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7SPECIFICATIONS

7.1 95CE LIFECYCLE UPRIGHT EXERCISE BIKE SPECIFICATIONS

Designed use: Heavy/Commercial
Maximum user weight: 400 pounds / 181 kilograms
Upper Touchscreen: 12.1 in. Diagonal, 800 x 600 TFT LCD
Channel coverage: VHF: 2-13/UHF: 14-69/CATV: 1-125
Antenna: 75-ohm external antenna terminal for VHF/UHF

(>43dBuV (@75ohm) or > 65.8dBm)
Headphone Jack: 300 milliwatt, 3.5mm Stereo
Broadcast Capabilities: NTSC-M or PAL-I, PAL-B/G, SECAM-L
Control Panel: Arrow keys, screen lock and unlock, Cooldown, Quick Start, and TV controls.
Screens: Workout Selection, Workout Setup and Workout Progress Screens
Information Displayed: Distance, Mode (Bike or Constant Calories, CAL/HR), Calories, CAL/HR, *Watts,

METs, Elapsed Time (or Remaining Time, or Hidden Time), Time in Zone, Level,

RPM, and Target Heart Rate (for heart workouts), TV (on, zoom).
Summaries: Total elapsed time of workout, total calories burned, total distance, and time in zone

(when applicable.)
Workouts:

Quick Start, Fat Burn, Manual, Random, Cardio, and Hill Zone Training including: Heart

Rate Hill, Heart Rate Interval, and Heart Rate Extreme. Hill Plus including: Around the

World, Foothills, Kilimanjaro, Interval, Cascades, and Speed Training. Personal Trainer

including: Watts, METs , Aerobics Trainer, Life Fitness Fit Test and Air Force PRT.

Heart rate monitor: Lifepulse system sensors and Polar telemetry heart rate monitoring system.

Polar heart rate chest strap (optional)
Intensity levels: 26 (0 to 25)
Pedal size 5 inches x 5.5 inches / 127 millimeters x 140 millimeters
Drive type: Belt/alternator
Power Requirements: Refer to Section 1.3 - Setup, Electrical Power Requirements
Accessory Tray: Standard
Color: Gray / Silver
Ports (1): Type RJ45 Network ready connection
CATV (1): F-type connector

ASSEMBLED DIMENSIONS:

Length 48 inches / 122 centimeters

Width 24 inches / 61 centimeters

Height 54 inches / 137 centimeters

Weight 107 pounds / 49 kilograms

SHIPPING DIMENSIONS: Base Console

Length 48 inches / 122 centimeters Length 19 inches / 48.25 centimeters
Width 22 inches / 56 centimeters Wi d t h 24 inches / 61 centimeters
Height 37 inches / 94 centimeters Height 8 inches / 20.3 centimeters
Weight 125 pounds / 46.6 kilograms Weight 15 pounds / 6.8 kilograms

M051-00K63-B088