C35/ R35LIFECYCLE®EXERCISE BIKES
USER MANUAL
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Before using this product, it is essential to read this
ENTIRE user 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.
FCC Warning - Possible Radio / Television Interference
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part
15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used
in accordance with the user manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Class HB (Home): Domestic use. Not suitable for therapeutic purposes.
CAUTION: Any changes or modifications to this equipment could void the product warranty.
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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This User Manual describes the functions of the following products:
Life Fitness upright exercise bike:
C3
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Life Fitness recumbent exercise bike:
R3
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See Section 8, titled Specifications in this manual for product-specific features.
Statement of Purpose: The 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 equipment. The manufacturer
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. The manufacturer
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.
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TABLE OF
CONTENTS
1. Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
1.1 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
1.2 Set-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Where to place the Exercise Bike // How to stabilize the Exercise Bike // How to Adjust the Seat to Ensure Correct Biomechanical
Positioning // How to Adjust the Pedal Straps // Starting Up the Bike
2. The Display Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
2.1 The Display Console Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
2.2 Display Console Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
2.3 The Accessory Tray and Reading Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
3. Heart Sync
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Exercise Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
3.1 Why Heart SyncTMWorkouts? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
3.2 Heart Rate Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
The Hand Pulse Sensor System // The Wireless Heart Rate Chest Strap
4. The Workouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
4.1 Workout Overviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
4.2 Using the Workouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
To Begin any Workout // Selecting Quick Start // Selecting a Workout // Entering a Duration // Entering Age // Selecting the Difficulty
Level or Target Heart Rate // Pausing Workouts // Ending Workouts Early // Exercise Bike Workout Setup Steps (chart)
4.3 Workout Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Quick Start // Hill // Random // Manual // Speed Trainer // EZ Resistance // Fat Burn // Cardio // Heart Rate Hill //
Heart Rate Interval // Extreme Heart Rate
4.4 My Workouts
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Personal Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Using a Workout Saved Under My Workouts // Editing Workouts and Viewing Statistics
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5. Optional Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
5.1 Entering and Using the Optional Settings Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
6. Service and Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
6.1 Preventative Maintenance Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
6.2 Preventative Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
6.3 Troubleshooting the Wireless Heart Rate Chest Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Heart Rate Reading is Erratic or Absent Entirely // Heart Rate Reading is Erratic or Extremely High
6.4 Troubleshooting the Hand Pulse Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
6.5 Troubleshooting the Exercise Bike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
6.6 How to Obtain Product Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
7. Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
8. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
© 2005 Life Fitness, a division of Brunswick Corporation. All rights reserved. Life Fitness is a registered trademark of Brunswick Corporation. My Workouts and
Heart Sync are trademarks of Brunswick Corporation. Any use of these trademarks, without the express written consent of Life Fitness is forbidden.
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1 GETTING STARTED
1.1 IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY WARNING: The safety of the product can be maintained only if it is examined regu-
larly for damage and wear. See Preventative Maintenance section for details.
• Before using this product, it is essential to read this ENTIRE user manual and ALL instructions. The exercise bike is intended for
use solely in the manner described in this manual.
• Always follow the console instructions for proper operation.
• Close supervision is necessary when used by or near children, invalids or disabled persons.
• If an exercise bike does not function properly after it has been dropped, damaged, or even partially immersed in water, contact
Customer Support Services for assistance.
• Never insert objects into any opening in the exercise bike. If an object should drop inside, carefully retrieve it. If the item is
beyond reach, contact Customer Support Services.
• Never place liquids of any type directly on the unit, except in an accessory tray. Containers with lids are recommended.
• Do not use the exercise bike outdoors, near swimming pools or in areas of high humidity.
• Keep all loose clothing, shoelaces, and towels away from the exercise bike pedals.
• Keep the area around the exercise bike clear of any obstructions, including walls and furniture.
• Always be careful and exercise caution when mounting or dismounting the exercise bike. Use the handlebar whenever additional
stability is required.
• Wear shoes with rubber or high-traction soles. Do not use shoes with heels, leather soles, cleats or spikes. Do not use the bike in
bare feet.
• Do not tip the exercise bike on its side during operation.
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• Keep hands and feet away from all moving parts.
• To ensure proper functioning of this product, do not install attachments or accessories that are not provided or
recommended by the manufacturer.
• Use this product in a well-ventillated area.
• Use this product on a solid, level surface.
• Make sure that all components are fastened securely. These include the seat post, saddle, handlebars, and pedals.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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1.2 SETUP
Read the entire User Manual before setting up the exercise bike.
WHERE TO PLACE THE 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 footprint. Allow a distance of four feet, or 120 centimeters, between the bike and
other objects or surfaces on either side.
HOW TO STABILIZE THE EXERCISE BIKE
After placing the bike in position, check the unit's stability by attempting to rock it in all directions. Any slight rocking indicates that the unit must be leveled. Determine which foot is not resting completely on the floor. Loosen the jam nut with
an open-end 17mm wrench, and rotate the stabilizing foot 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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HOW TO ADJUST THE SEAT TO ENSURE CORRECT BIOMECHANICAL POSITIONING
Proper seat positioning minimizes unecessary leg muscle fatigue. To determine whether or not the seat requires adjustment, sit on it and place the balls of the feet on the pedals. The knee should bend slightly when the pedal is at the furthest
point in its rotation, relative to the body. The user should be able to pedal without locking the knees or shifting in the seat.
Adjusting the seat on the C35 upright bike: The bike post features a vertical locking pin seat adjustment system,
which makes it easy and safe to change the height of the seat quickly. To raise the seat, first get off the bike. Hold the
seat, turn the spring-loaded knob on the right of the seat post once counter-clockwise to loosen it, and pull out the knob
to unlock the post from its present position. Pull the seat upward to the desired height, and release the knob to let it lock
into place. Turn the knob once clockwise to tighten it. Test and re-adjust the seat height as necessary.
To lower the seat, first get off the bike. Hold the seat, turn the spring-loaded knob on the right of the seat post once
counterclockwise to loosen it, and pull out the knob to unlock the post from its present position. Let the seat slide down
to the desired height, and release the knob to let it lock into place. Turn the knob once clockwise to tighten it. Test and
re-adjust the seat height as necessary.
CAUTION:
When using the height adjustment mechanism to change the height of a partially raised seat, hold the seat to
prevent it from falling on the hand.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to lock the seat at a position higher than the minimum insertion depth marked on the seat post.
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Adjusting the seat on the R35 recumbent bike: Lift the spring-loaded adjusting handle located on the right side of the
seat. Slide the seat forward or backward as necessary to the proper position and release the pin to complete engagement. Gently rock the seat forward and backward to ensure that it is locked into place. Check the seat distance again
and readjust it if necessary.
NOTE: If the seat carriage rocks excessively, use a wrench to loosen the jam nut (A) on either side of the seat carriage.
With another wrench, tighten the adjustment roller on the inside of the carriage until it is snug, but do not over-tighten it.
Then, while holding the roller in place, tighten the lock nut. Repeat the procedure for the other side of the seat carriage.
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.
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HOW TO ADJUST THE PEDAL STRAPS
The bike pedal safety 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, the user
should test and adjust the tightness of the straps.
The straps can be adjusted to fit a variety of shoe sizes. Each strap is held in place by a
spring-loaded clip that is connected to the outer edge of each pedal. To tighten a strap,
simply pull the loose end of the strap down. It automatically locks into place with each
pull. To loosen a strap, press down on the top of the clip and pull the strap up. Release
the clip to lock the strap into place. Test the adjustment, and change if necessary.
HOW TO ADJUST THE LUMBAR SUPPORT ON THE R3
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RECUMBENT BIKE
The back pad can be adjusted to provide additional lumbar support. Twist the knob
located on the right side of the back pad clockwise to increase lumbar support. Three
levels of additional lumbar support are available.
STARTING UP THE BIKE
To power up the exercise bike, simply start pedaling. Once the unit’s power is on, the console display lights up, making it possible to select a workout or to begin a QUICK START workout. See Section 4.2, titled Using the Workouts, for more information.
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2 THE DISPLAY CONSOLE
2.1 DISPLAY CONSOLE OVERVIEW
The computerized display console on the exercise 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.
2.2 DISPLAY CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS
The functions of the keys and display windows on the
exercise bike console are listed and described in this
section. See Section 4, titled The Workouts, for detailed
information on using the console to set up workouts.
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A QUICK START: Press this key to begin a MANUAL workout immediately, without having to select a workout. Once
the workout is in progress, use the ARROW KEYS to change the intensity level or workout duration as desired.
B MY WORKOUTS: Press this key to select a MY WORKOUTS user preset workout.
C WORKOUT PROFILES: Press this key to select one of the following workouts during a workout setup:
• MANUAL • SPEED TRAINER • HEART RATE HILL
• RANDOM • FAT BURN • HEART RATE INTERVAL
• HILL • CARDIO • EXTREME HEART RATE
• EZ RESISTANCE
D ARROW SELECTION keys: Use these keys during a workout setup to set user presets such as age and time. The
ARROW keys can also be used to change the resistance level during a workout or adjust a target heart rate during a
Heart Sync workout.
E ENTER: Press this key after entering desired setup values, such as weight or workout time.
F CLEAR/PAUSE:
CLEAR: Press this key when programming a workout to clear incorrect data, such as weight or age, before pressing
the ENTER key. Pressing CLEAR three times consecutively during a workout stops it immediately, at which point,
the MESSAGE CENTER prompts the user for a new workout setup.
PAUSE: Press this key to pause a workout in progress. Press ENTER to continue the workout. If a paused workout
is not resumed within the preset pause duration, the computer deletes the in-progress workout information and
returns to a workout setup state: The MESSAGE CENTER displays “SELECT WORKOUT PROFILE OR PRESS
QUICK START”.
G COOL DOWN: Ends a workout and lowers the intensity level. Press the COOL DOWN key at any desired point dur-
ing a workout to go immediately into Cool Down mode.
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H WORKOUT PROFILE WINDOW: This window displays shapes, made of columns of lights, that represent the levels of
intensity in a workout-in-progress. The higher the column, the greater the intensity.
During a HEART SYNC workout, the bike requires the use of handpulse sensors or a wireless heart rate chest strap to detect a
heart rate signal. If the console does not detect a signal, the MESSAGE CENTER displays the prompt, "NEED HEART RATE GRASP SENSORS OR CHECK TELEMETRY STRAP". If the console does not receive the signal within three minutes, the
workout automatically is converted to a MANUAL workout. Profiles are not available for HEART SYNC workouts. In these workouts, the level is based on the heart rate. Therefore, the profile cannot be displayed.
I TIME ARROW keys: During a workout-in-progresss, use these keys to change the workout duration.
During a workout setup, use these keys to change displayed values for workout type, duration, and difficulty level.
J WORKOUT LED INDICATORS: A set of light emitting diodes (LEDs) is matched to a set of workout statistics that are dis-
played during a workout-in-progress. See the MESSAGE CENTER description below. Each LED lights up when the corresponding statistic, such as Calories, is being displayed.
K MESSAGE CENTER: This window displays step-by-step instructions for setting up a workout. When a workout is in
progress, it displays statistics about the progress of the workout, as seen below:
• Time/Zone: the amount of time that the user has maintained a heart rate within a target zone. The user must be grasping
the handpulse sensors or wearing a wireless heart rate chest strap.
• Cool Down: the time elapsed since a workout-in-progress has gone into cool-down mode.
• Heart Rate: detected heart rate. The user must be grasping the handpulse sensors or wearing a wireless heart rate chest
strap.
• Speed: the pedaling speed or rate in Revolutions Per Minute (RPM).
• Heart Rate Percent: the user’s heart rate expressed as a percent of the theoretical maximum heart rate. The user must be
grasping the handpulse sensors or wearing a wireless heart rate chest strap.
• Distance: the total distance traveled since the beginning of the workout.
• Calories per hour: the rate of calories burned per hour.
• Calories: the number of calories burned since beginning the workout.
• Time: the time elapsed since the start of the workout.
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2.3 THE A
CCESSORY TRAY AND
READING RACK
The accessory tray (A), which is mounted below the base of the console, provides storage trays with space for items such
as water bottles, personal stereos, and cell phones.
Additionally, an integrated reading (B) rack for supporting a book or magazine is located at the base of the console.
Upright Model C3
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Recumbent Model R3
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B
A
B
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3 HEART SYNC
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EXERCISE PROGRAMS
3.1 WHY HEART SYNC WORKOUTS?
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 Heart Sync approach to exercise.
Heart Sync workouts identify an exerciser's ideal heart rate range for burning fat or increasing cardiovascular fitness.
The values within the range depend on the workout.
NOTE: Consulting a fitness trainer is recommended for defining specific fitness goals and
designing a workout program.
The exercise bike features five exclusive workouts designed to take full advantage of the benefits of Heart Sync exercise: FAT BURN, CARDIO, HEART RATE HILL, HEART RATE INTER-
VAL, or EXTREME HEART RATE. For detailed information about these workouts, see Section
4, titled The Workouts.
During one of these workouts, grasp the handpulse sensors or wear the wireless heart rate chest
strap to enable the exercise 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.
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3.2 HEART R
ATE MONITORING
THE HAND PULSE SENSOR SYSTEM
The hand pulse sensors (A) are the built-in heart rate monitoring system on the exercise bike. During a workout, grasp
the sensors that are set into the handlebars. For an accurate reading, use a comfortable grip. The console displays the
heart rate after 10 to 15 seconds.
Upright Model C3
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Recumbent Model R3
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NOTE: Excessively squeezing the hand pulse sensors will not improve the heart rate reading.
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THE WIRELESS HEART RAT E CHEST STRAP
The exercise bike is equipped with wireless, a heart rate monitoring system in which electrodes, pressed against the skin,
transfer heart rate signals to the exercise bike console. These electrodes are attached to a wireless heart rate chest strap that
the user wears during the workout. The chest strap is included with the exercise bike.
See the diagram below for correct positioning of the strap. The electrodes (A), which are the two grooved surfaces on the
underside of the strap, must remain wet to transmit accurately the electrical impulses of the heart back to the receiver. Moisten
the electrodes. Then, secure the strap as high under the chest muscles as possible. The strap should be snug, but comfortable
enough to allow for normal breathing.
The transmitter strap delivers an optimal heart rate reading when the electrodes are in direct contact with skin. However, it also
functions properly through a thin layer of wet clothing.
If it becomes necessary to re-moisten the chest strap electrodes, grasp the center of the strap, pull it away from the chest to
expose the two electrodes, and moisten them.
NOTE: Using the wireless chest strap will provide more accurate heart rate readings than the hand pulse sensors.
A A
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4 THE WORKOUTS
4.1 WORKOUT OVERVIEWS
This section lists the exercise 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.
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.
MANUAL is a workout in which the intensity level does not change automatically.
SPEED TRAINER coaches the user with text messages to increase or decrease the speed at different time intervals. The user
has the ability to adjust resistance level at any time during a workout.
EZ RESISTANCE features a gradual, subtle increase in resistance, lowering perceived exertion. A peak in resistance is
followed by an equally subtle decrease in resistance.
FAT BURN is a low-intensity workout for burning the body’s fat reserves. The user must grasp the hand pulse sensors
or wear a wireless heart rate chest strap. The workout program automaticaly adjusts the intensity level, based on the
actual heart rate, to maintain the user’s heart rate at 65 percent of the theoretical maximum.
CARDIO is a higher intensity workout for more fit users, emphasizing cardiovascular benefits and maximum fat burning. The
user must grasp the hand pulse sensors or wear a wireless heart rate chest strap. The workout program automatically
adjusts the intensity level, based on the actual heart rate, to maintain the user’s heart rate at 80 percent of the theoretical
maximum.
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HEART RATE HILL consists of three hills that target three heart rate goals: The first hill brings the heart rate to 90 percent of
the target rate. The second hill increases the rate to 95 percent. The third hill matches the target heart rate. The valley always
is defined as 85 percent of the target heart rate. The user must grasp the hand pulse sensors or wear a wireless heart rate
chest strap.
HEART RATE INTERVAL alternates between a hill, which brings the heart rate up to 100 percent of the target rate, and a valley, which brings the heart rate down to 90 percent of the target heart rate. The user must grasp the hand pulse sensors or
wear a wireless chest strap.
EXTREME HEART RATE alternates between two target heart rate goals as quickly as possible. The effect is similar to that
of running sprints. The user must grasp the hand pulse sensors or wear a wireless heart rate chest strap.
WATTS PROGRAM is similar to a manual workout. In this workout, the user selects a WATTs level between 50 and 250
WATTs. Dependant on speed, the resistance level will adjust automatically to maintain the selected WATTs level throughout
the user’s workout. By default, the WATTs program is not active. The program must be turned on in the user menu.
MY WORKOUTS is not a workout program but a feature that allows the user to pre-set up to four workouts with personal
setup information, such as age, time duration, or level, and then store the workouts in the console memory. These workouts
are accessed by pressing the MY WORKOUTS key. See Section 4.4, titled My Workouts Personal Programs, for information
on setting up and using these workouts.
4.2 USING THE WORKOUTS
Different workouts require different setup steps. See the chart titled Exercise Bike Workout Set-up Steps, which appears
later in this section, for a quick glance at the steps for setting up any workout. This section provides details on the steps
themselves.
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O BEGIN ANY WORKOUT
Simply start pedaling to activate the console. The MESSAGE CENTER displays the prompt: “SELECT WORKOUT PROFILE
OR PRESS QUICK START”. If it displays a different message, press the CLEAR key twice rapidly.
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SELECTING QUICK START
QUICK START is the fastest way to begin exercising, and it bypasses the steps involved in selecting a specific workout.
Simply press the QUICK START key to begin a MANUAL workout. As with a MANUAL workout, the intensity level does
not change automatically.
SELECTING A WORKOUT
For MANUAL, RANDOM, HILL, EZ RESISTANCE, SPEED TRAINER, FAT BURN, CARDIO, HEART RATE HILL,
HEART RATE INTERVAL, and EXTREME HEART RATE: When prompted to select a workout, use the WORKOUT PRO-
FILE key to scroll through the options displayed in the MESSAGE CENTER. Then, use the ARROW keys to scroll through
the workout names as they appear in the MESSAGE CENTER. When the desired workout appears, press ENTER.
For MY WORKOUTS, press the MY WORKOUT key. Then, using the ARROW keys, scroll through workout numbers 1
through 4. Upon reaching the desired number, press ENTER, and begin the workout. For more information, see Section
4.4, titled My Workouts Personal Programs.
ENTERING A DURATION
When prompted by the MESSAGE CENTER to enter a time, use the ARROW KEYS to increase or decrease the displayed time to the desired value, and press ENTER.
ENTERING AGE
When prompted by the MESSAGE CENTER to enter age, use the ARROW KEYS to increase or decrease the displayed
age to the correct value, and press ENTER.
The 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.
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SELECTING THE DIFFICULTY LEVEL OR TARGET HEART RAT E
For MANUAL, RANDOM, HILL, EZ RESISTANCE, and SPEED TRAINER: After a duration is entered, the MESSAGE
CENTER flashes a default difficulty level of “1”, which is the easiest of the 20 difficulty levels. Press ENTER to accept
the default. Or, to change the level, use the ARROW keys. Then, when the desired level appears in the DATA WINDOW,
press ENTER to accept the duration.
Each of the 20 difficulty levels corresponds to a range of resistance levels as seen in the table below. A resistance level
is applied to each individual interval within a workout profile. See Section 3.3, titled Workout Descriptions for more information. While the workout is in progress, it is possible to change the difficulty level.
Difficulty Resistance Difficulty Resistance
Level Level Range Level Level Range
1 1 to 1 11 3 to 11
2 1 to 2 12 3 to 12
3 1 to 3 13 3 to 13
4 1 to 4 14 3 to 14
5 1 to 5 15 3 to 15
6 2 to 6 16 4 to 16
7 2 to 7 17 5 to 17
8 2 to 8 18 6 to 18
9 2 to 9 19 7 to 19
10 2 to 10 20 8 to 20
For FAT BURN, CARDIO, HEART RATE HILL, HEART RATE INTERVAL, and EXTREME HEART RATE: After a duration
is entered, the MESSAGE CENTER displays a target heart rate*, which is based on the entered age. Press ENTER to
select the displayed rate, or use the ARROW keys to change the rate, and then press ENTER. When the workout is in
progress, it is possible to change the target heart rate using the level arrow keys.
Note: This bike features speed-dependant braking. The resistance level increases proportionally with the pedaling speed.
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PAUSING WORKOUTS
To pause a workout, press the CLEAR/PAUSE key. Pedaling must not cease. PAUSE will eliminate resistance during
the pause duration. To continue the workout, press the ENTER key.
INITIATING AN EARLY COOL
-DOWN
Cool Down mode ends a workout and gradually lowers the intensity level automatically. Press the COOL DOWN key at any
desired point during a workout to go immediately into Cool Down mode. In this phase of a workout the body begins to
remove lactic acid and other accumulated by-products of exercise, which build up in muscles during a workout and contribute
to muscle soreness. The console automatically adjusts each workout’s Cool Down level according to the individual user’s
performance. Each additional time the user presses the COOL DOWN key, the resistance level shortens by half. It is possible
to change the Cool Down duration by pressing the TIME ARROW keys.
ENDING WORKOUTS EARLY
To end a workout before the pre-set duration expires, press CLEAR/PAUSE key three times. The MESSAGE CENTER displays “SELECT WORKOUT PROFILE OR PRESS QUICK START” for a new workout.
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4.3 WORKOUT DESCRIPTIONS
QUICK START
QUICK START is the fastest way to begin exercising, and it bypasses the steps of selecting a specific workout. The intensity
level for the workout is set automatically and remains the same unless manually changed. To change the level press the UP or
DOWN ARROW keys. If the CALORIES PER HOUR display is enabled, the MESSAGE CENTER displays ENTER WEIGHT,
which is required to calculate this ratio. Using the ARROW KEYS, increase or decrease the displayed weight to the correct
value.
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QUICK START
Select QUICK START
Begin workout
MANUAL
Select MANUAL
Enter time
Enter difficulty level
Begin workout
HILL
Select HILL
Enter time
Select difficulty level
Begin workout
RANDOM
Select RANDOM
Enter time
Enter difficulty level
Begin workout
SPEED TRAINER
Select SPEED TRAINER
Select time
Select level
Begin workout
EZ RESISTANCE
Select EZ RESISTANCE
Select time
Select difficulty level
Begin workout
FAT BURN*
Select FAT BURN
Enter time
Enter age
Accept THR**
Begin workout
CARDIO*
Select CARDIO
Enter time
Enter age
Accept THR**
Begin workout
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
WATTS
Select WATTS
Enter time
Enter age
Enter WATTs Level
Begin workout
MY WORKOUTS
Select MY WORKOUTS
Select a workout from 1 to 4
Begin workout
* This workout requires the user to grasp the hand pulse sensors or wear the wireless chest strap.
** 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. A 20-year-old user’s THR is 160, so the equation would be (220-20)*.80=160.
EXERCISE BIKE WORKOUT SETUP STEPS
MANUAL
The MANUAL workout has no automatic resistance changes. While the workout is in progress, increase or lower the intensity
level as desired, using the arrow keys. The workout profile displays a race track with one blinking LED to show the user the
active time interval of the workout.
HILL
The HILL workout features intervals of intense aerobic activity separated
by intervals of lower-intensity. Interval training has been scientifically
demonstrated to yield greater cardiorespiratory improvement than steadypace training.
During the Hill workout the difficulty level of intervals increases gradually,
as the profile diagram below illustrates.
Each workout session includes the following phases:
1 Warm-up gradually brings the heart rate into the lower portion of the
target heart rate zone, increasing respiration and blood flow to working
muscles.
2 Plateau increases the heart rate to bring it within the target zone. To check the heart rate grasp the handpulse sensors
or wear the wireless heart rate chest strap.
3 Interval Training is a series of hills and valleys. During this portion of the workout, the user is confronted with a series
of successively steeper hills, each separated from the next by a valley or recovery period. Again, check the heart rate
to ensure that it has remained within the target zone.
4 Cool-down allows the body to begin removing accumulated by-products of exercise, such as lactic acid, which build up
in muscles during a workout and contribute to muscle soreness.
Effort and recovery periods are simulated on the display console by columns of red lights in the workout Profile window.
Each column represents one interval and 20 intervals make up a workout. The columns move from right to left during the
workout. The higher the column, the higher the resistance. The intervals are all of equal length, and interval duration
depends on the overall duration of the workout.
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1 to 9 minutes: Because workouts with durations of less than 10 minutes are insufficient for the HILL workout to complete all
four phases adequately, the profile is condensed at various stages.
10 to 19 minutes: The interval durations are initially set at 30 seconds for a 10-minute workout. For every additional minute of
workout duration intervals lengthen by three seconds. Thus, a 15-minute HILL workout features 20 intervals of 45 seconds
each.
20 to 99 minutes: All intervals last 60 seconds. As minutes are added, additional hills and valleys are presented beyond the
initial four of the interval training phase. The additional hills and valleys will follow the form of the first four, dropping back down
to the level of the very first hill encountered and progressing in height every two minutes until the highest hill is reached again.
This process repeats until the end of the duration.
RANDOM
The RANDOM workout creates a terrain of hills and valleys that varies with each workout. More than one million different patterns are possible.
SPEED TRAINER WORKOUT
SPEED TRAINER displays text messages in the message center instructing the user to pedal at different speeds for different
periods of time. The user has the ability to change the resistance level at any time during the workout.
EZ RESISTANCE
In this workout, the changes in resistance are extremely subtle, lowering perceived exertion. The changes in resistance also
are independent of the user’s pedaling speed. The cardiovascular workout is effective, efficient, and enjoyable at the same
time.
EZ RESISTANCE Workout Profile
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0% Time 100% Time75% Time
EZ Resistance Workout Profile
(Entry point) (Peak) (End point)
The workout consists of one hill. The user determines the height of the peak of this hill by selecting an intensity level during
the setup. The higher the level selected, the higher the intensity at the entry point, which is the beginning of the workout,
and the higher the intensity at the peak, which occurs after 75 percent of the workout is completed.
After the peak is reached, the resistance gradually returns to the same intensity level as the entry point. See the chart.
FAT B
URN
The FAT BURN workout is designed to maintain a user’s heart rate at 65 percent of the theoretical maximum rate†for optimal
results. Throughout the workout, the user grasps the hand pulse sensors or wears a wireless heart rate chest strap. The console continuously monitors and displays the heart rate, adjusting the intensity level of the exercise 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 storage for fuel.
CARDIO
The CARDIO workout is virtually identical to FAT BURN; however the target heart rate is calculated at 80 percent of the
theoretical maximum†. The higher target promotes cardiovascular improvement by placing a heavier workload on the
heart muscle. throughout the workout, the user grasps the hand pulse sensors or wears a wireless heart rate chest strap.
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†
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. A 20-year-old user’s THR is 130, so the equation would be (220-20)*.65=130.
HEART RATE HILLTMWORKOUT
This workout consists of three hills that target three heart rate goals: The first hill brings the heart rate to 90 percent of the target
rate. The second hill increases the heart rate to 95 percent. The third hill matches the target heart rate. The valley always is defined
as 85 percent of the target heart rate. After a warm-up, the workout progresses toward the first hill and heart rate goal. Once the
user reaches 90 percent of the target heart rate, the hill continues for one minute. When the minute expires, the level decreases
into a valley. Once the user's heart rate falls to 85 percent of the target, 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 workout returns to the first hill and
repeats the cycle as long as the duration allows. See the chart below. The user must grasp the hand pulse sensors or wear a wireless heart rate chest strap to enable the computer to monitor the heart rate.
HEART RATE HILL Workout Profile
117 BPM
85% THR
65% HRmax
70% HRmax
75% HRmax
HEART RATE HILL Workout Profile
80% HRmax
Hill
Hill
Hill
Valley Valley Valley
65% HRmax 65% HRmax65% HRmax
117 BPM 117 BPM 117 BPM
127 BPM
135 BPM
User Example: 80 (40 year old / 144 recommended BPM)percent of theoretical maximum (HR )max
144 BPM
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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 HEART RATE HILL workout is 144. This workout targets 80
percent of the maximum, so the equation would be (220-40)*.80=144. A 20-year-old user’s THR is 160, so the equation would be (220-20)*.80=160.
HEART RATE INTERVALTMWORKOUT
This workout alternates between a hill, which brings the heart rate up to the target rate*, and a valley, which brings the heart
rate down to 90 percent of the target. After a 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 90 percent 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. See the chart below. The user must grasp the hand pulse sensors or wear
a wireless heart rate chest strap to enable the computer to monitor the heart rate.
HEART RATE INTERVAL Workout Profile
Warm-up
65% HRmax
HEART RATE INTERVAL Workout Profile
80% HRmax
Hill
Hill
Valley
Valley
Valley
Hill
65% HRmax
80% HRmax
65% HRmax
80% HRmax
117 BPM 117 BPM 117 BPM
User Example: 80 (40 year old / 144 recommended BPM)percent of theoretical maximum (HR )max
144 BPM144 BPM144 BPM
117 BPM
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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 HEART RATE INTERVAL workout is 144. This workout targets
80 percent of the maximum, so the equation would be (220-40)*.80=144. A 20-year-old user’s THR is 160, so the equation would be (220-20)*.80=160.
EXTREME HEART RATETMWORKOUT
This intense, varied workout is designed to help more experienced users break through fitness improvement plateaus. The
workout alternates between two target heart rate goals as quickly as possible. The effect is similar to that of running sprints.
When setting up the workout, the user enters a target heart rate. After a warm-up, the intensity gradually increases until the
user reaches the 100 percent target heart rate goal. Then, that target rate is maintained for a stabilizing period. Afterward, the
intensity decreases. When the heart rate falls to the 75 percent goal, it is maintained for another stabilizing period. The program repeats the alternating of intensity levels, continuing this pattern for the duration. See the chart below. The user must
grasp the hand pulse sensors or wear a wireless heart rate chest strap to enable the computer to monitor the heart rate.
EXTREME HEART RATE Workout Profile
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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 HEART RATE INTERVAL workout is 144. This workout targets
80 percent of the maximum, so the equation would be (220-40)*.80=144. A 20-year-old user’s THR is 160, so the equation would be (220-20)*.80=160.
WATT
S WORKOUT
The WATTS workout is available only when turned ON in the User Menu.
Watts is a measure of electrical output. In the workout, the user must select a WATTs level between 50 and 250 WATTs.
Since WATTS is dependant on speed and resistance, the resistance will automatically adjust based on the speed at
which the user pedals. The workout profile displays a race track with one blinking LED to show the user the active time
interval of the workout.
4.4 MY
WORKOUTS
TM
PERSONAL P
ROGRAMS
The My Workouts Personal Programs feature on the exercise bike makes it possible to pre-set up to four workouts with
personal setup information, such as age, duration, or level, and then store the workouts in the console memory. These
workouts are accessed with the MY WORKOUT key. Any workout can be pre-set and stored, including FAT BURN,
CARDIO, HEART RATE HILL, HEART RATE INTERVAL, EXTREME HEART RATE, HILL, RANDOM, MANUAL,
SPEED TRAINER, and EZ RESISTANCE.
USING A WORKOUT SAVED UNDER MY WORKOUTS
When the console is in initial workout setup mode and the MESSAGE CENTER displays, “SELECT WORKOUT OR
PRESS QUICK START,” press the MY WORKOUTS key, and scroll through the workout names displayed in the MESSAGE CENTER. When the desired workout appears, press ENTER. The workout then begins.
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EDITING
MY WORKOUTS AND VIEWING S
TATISTICS
By factory default, the four workouts are stored as MANUAL programs under the names “MY WORKOUT 1” through
“MY WORKOUT 4”. It is possible to change the name of each workout and/or customize the settings for each workout.
It is also possible to view usage statistics for each workout, including:
• The total number of usage hours and minutes
• The total number of calories burned
• The total distance traveled
Use the following steps for changing a workout name, editing workout settings, and viewing workout statistics.
1. When the MESSAGE CENTER displays the prompt "SELECT WORKOUT USING ARROW KEYS OR PRESS
QUICK START," press the MY WORKOUTS key.
2. The MESSAGE CENTER displays the name of the first of the four workouts saved under MY WORKOUTS.
Scroll through the workout names displayed in the MESSAGE CENTER by pressing the ARROW keys.
3. When the desired name appears, press and hold the MY WORKOUTS key for three seconds. The MESSAGE
CENTER displays the prompt “PRESS ENTER TO EDIT NAME - PRESS MY WORKOUTS TO EDIT WORKOUT”. Press ENTER and proceed with steps 4-8, or press MY WORKOUTS, and skip to step 7.
(Changing a workout name:)
4. The MESSAGE CENTER displays “MY WORKOUTS” and the numeral corresponding to the selected workout.
The first character of the workout name flashes. Use the ARROW keys to scroll through displayed character
options, which include all the letters of the alphabet, numerals 0 through 9, a dash (-) and an underscore (_).
When the desired character appears, press the ENTER key to accept the character. The next character to the
right flashes. Repeat this step for each character. For a blank space, press the CLEAR/PAUSE key.
5. Press the MY WORKOUTS key to save the name of the workout. The MESSAGE CENTER displays “NAME
SAVED”.
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(Changing a workout:)
6. The MESSAGE CENTER displays “PRESS ENTER TO EDIT MY WORKOUTS - PRESS MY WORKOUTS TO
ACCESS STATISTICS”. Press ENTER.
7. The MESSAGE CENTER displays “SELECT WORKOUTS”. By factory default all four workouts under MY WORKOUTS are MANUAL programs. Enter setup information as prompted by the MESSAGE CENTER, using the
ARROW keys to scroll through displayed variables, and pressing the ENTER key to accept a variable. Once all information is entered, the MESSAGE CENTER displays “WORKOUT SAVED”. Several seconds later, the MESSAGE
CENTER again displays “PRESS ENTER TO EDIT MY WORKOUTS - PRESS MY WORKOUTS TO ACCESS
STATISTICS”. Press ENTER to repeat step 7 for the selected workout, or press MY WORKOUTS, and proceed with
step 8.
(Viewing statistics:)
8. The MESSAGE CENTER display “HOURS =” followed by a value. Scroll through each of the displayed statistics
by pressing the MY WORKOUTS key. Statistics may be cleared at any time by pressing and holding the
PAUSE/CLEAR button for two seconds while a statistic is displayed. The statistic will be cleared and reset to
zero. Once all statistics have been viewed, the console exits the MY WORKOUTS mode and returns to initial
workout setup mode.
Note: At any point during these steps, it is possible to exit MY WORKOUTS mode, by pressing the the
PAUSE/CLEAR key twice. Doing so returns the console to initial workout setup mode, at which point, the MESSAGE CENTER displays “SELECT WORKOUT OR PRESS QUICK START”.
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5 OPTIONAL SETTINGS
Use the Optional Settings feature to change default settings or to enable or disable certain programs or displays on the
exercise bike console.
5.1 ENTERING AND USING THE
OPTIONAL SETTINGS FEATURE
Press the PAUSE/CLEAR key twice, and then press Enter. The console beeps three times, and the MESSAGE CENTER
displays the first of a series of optional settings. To scroll through the settings, press ENTER repeatedly. Use the
ARROW keys to change any displayed setting, and then press ENTER to accept the change and to scroll to the next
item. The table below lists the settings, their variable values, their default values, and their definitions.
Setting Variables Default Value Description
Hold Time 1-99 seconds 10 seconds The number of seconds before the MESSAGE
CENTER scrolls to the next selection
Units English/Metric English The type of units in which workout statistics are
displayed
Software The current software revision for the console
computer
Beep On / Off On The audio tone notifying users of selections
WATTs On / Off Off Measure of electrical output. When WATTs is
turned on, an additional WATTs program is within
the Workout Profiles key.
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OPTIONAL SETTINGS
6 SERVICE AND TECHNICAL DATA
6.1 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE TIPS
The exercise bike is backed by engineering excellence and is one of the most rugged and trouble-free pieces of exercise equipment on the market today. Life Fitness products have proven to be durable in health clubs, colleges, military
facilities, and other locations the world over.
NOTE: The safety of the equipment can be maintained only if the equipment is examined regularly for damage or wear.
If maintenance is required, 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.
The following preventive maintenance tips will keep the exercise bike operating at peak performance:
• Locate the exercise bike in a cool, dry place.
• Clean the top surface of the pedals regularly.
• Keep the display console free of fingerprints and salt build-up caused by sweat.
• Use a 100% cotton cloth, lightly moistened with water and mild liquid cleaning product, to clean the exercise
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.
• 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 PREVENTATIVE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Follow the schedule below to ensure proper operation of the product.
6.3 TROUBLESHOOTING THE WIRELESS HEART RAT E CHEST STRAP
HEART RATE READING IS ERRATIC OR ABSENT ENTIRELY
• Repeat the electrode moistening procedure on the chest strap. See Section 3.2, titled Heart Rate Monitoring for
details. The electrodes must remain wet to pick up and transmit accurate heart rate readings.
• Make sure the electrodes are flat against the skin.
• Wash the belt transmitter regularly with mild soap and water.
• Make sure the chest strap transmitter is within three feet (91 centimeters) of the heart rate receiver.
• The chest strap is battery-operated and will stop functioning when the battery runs out. Contact Customer
Support Services for instructions on how to have the chest strap replaced. See Section 6.4, titled How to Obtain
Product Service.
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ITEM WEEKLY MONTHLY BI-ANNUALLY ANNUALLY
Display Console CI
Console Mounting Bolts I
Accessory Tray CI
Frame CI
Plastic Covers CI
Pedals and Straps CI
KEY: C=Clean; I=Inspect
HEART RATE READING IS ERRATIC OR EXTREMELY HIGH
If the chest strap is worn near sources of electromagnetic signals, these signals may be strong enough to elevate heart
rate readings. Possible sources include:
• Television sets and/or antennas, cell phones, computers, cars, high voltage power lines and motor driven exer-
cise equipment.
• Another heart rate transmitter within three feet, or one meter, may also cause abnormal heart rate readings.
6.4 TROUBLESHOOTING THE HAND PULSE SENSORS
If the heart rate reading is erratic or missing, do the following:
• Dry moist hands to prevent slipping.
• Apply hands to both sensors, one in each hand.
• Grasp the sensors firmly.
• Apply constant pressure around the sensors.
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6.5 TROUBLESHOOTING THE EXERCISE BIKE
Problem Solution
I hear a clicking noise while I'm pedaling. Use the wrench that was included with the bike to ensure the pedals
are assembled as tight as possible.
My console does not turn on (light up). Make sure that you are pedaling at a fast enough pace (25-30 RPM) to
power the console. The console should automatically light up. If the
console does not light up when pedaling, remove the console and make
certain that the console wiring is fully connected and is not damaged.
My console has strange characters on the Stop pedaling and wait 15 minutes for the console to reset.
display or my console seems like it is frozen.
The seat wobbles on my recumbent bike. The seat carriage can be adjusted if it is too tight and does not slide
freely or if it is too loose and rocks excessively.
To adjust the fit of the carriage when there is excessive rocking use a
wrench to loosen the jam nut on either side of the seat carriage. With
another wrench, tighten the adjustment roller on the inside of the
carriage until is it snug, but do not over-tighten. Then, while holding the
roller in place, tighten the lock nut. Repeat the procedure for the other
side of the carriage.
To adjust the fit of the carriage when it does not slide freely, use a
wrench to loosen the jam nut on either side of the seat carriage. With
another wrench, loosen the adjustment roller on the inside of the
carriage until it can move freely, but do not excessively loosen. Then,
while holding the roller in place, tighten the lock nut. Repeat the
procedure for the other side of the seat carriage.
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6.6 HOW TO
OBTAIN P
RODUCT 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. The serial number plate is located on the front stabilizer, below
the shroud.
3. Contact Customer Support Services via the Web at: www.lifefitness.com, or call the nearest Customer Support
Services group:
For Product Service within
the United States and Canada:
Telephone: (+1) 847.451.0036
FAX: (+1) 847.288.3702
Toll-free telephone: 800.351.3737
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For Product Service
Internationally:
Life Fitness Europe GmbH
Telephone: (+49) 089.317.751.66
FAX: (+49) 089.317.751.38
Life Fitness (UK) LTD
Telephone: (+44) 1353.665507
FAX: (+44) 1353.666018
Life Fitness Atlantic BV
Life Fitness Benelux
Telephone: +31 (0) 180 64 66 66
FAX: +31 (0) 180 64 66 99
Life Fitness Italia S.R.L.
Telephone: (+39) 0472.835.470
FAX: (+39) 0472.833.150
Toll-free telephone: 800.438836
Life Fitness Vertriebs GmbH
Telephone: (+43) 1615.7198
FAX: (+43) 1615.7198.20
Life Fitness Asia Pacific Ltd
Telephone: (+852) 2891.6677
FAX: (+852) 2575.6001
Life Fitness Latin America
and Caribbean
Telephone: (+1) 847.288.3964
FAX: (+1) 847 288.3886
Life Fitness Brazil
Telephone: (+55) 11.7295.2217
FAX: (+55) 11.7295.2218
Life Fitness Japan
Telephone: (+81) 3.3359.4306
FAX: (+81) 3.3359.4307
Life Fitness Iberia
Telephone : (+34) 93 672 4660
FAX : (+34) 93 672 4670
7 WARRANTY INFORMATION
WHAT IS COVERED:
This Life Fitness consumer product ("Product") is warranted to be free of all defects in material and workmanship.
WHO IS COVERED:
The original purchaser or any person receiving a newly purchased Product as a gift from the original purchaser.
HOW LONG IS IT COVERED:
Residential: All electrical and mechanical components and labor are covered, after the date of purchase, as listed on the chart below.
Non-Residential: Warranty void (this Product is intended for residential use only).
WHO PAYS SHIPPING & INSURANCE FOR SERVICE:
If the Product or any warranted part must be returned to a service facility for repairs, Life Fitness will pay all shipping and insurance
charges during the warranty period (within the United States only). The purchaser is responsible for shipping and insurance charges
after the warranty has expired.
WHAT WE WILL DO TO CORRECT COVERED DEFECTS:
We will ship to you any new or rebuilt replacement part or component, or, at our option, replace the Product. Such replacement parts
are warranted for the remaining portion of the original warranty period.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED:
Any failures or damage caused by unauthorized service, misuse, accident, negligence, improper assembly or installation, debris
resulting from any construction activities in the Product's environment, rust or corrosion as a result of the Product's location, alterations or modifications without our written authorization or by failure on your part to use, operate and maintain the Product as set out
in your User Manual ("Manual"). All terms of this warranty are void if this Product is moved beyond the continental borders of the
United States of America (excluding Alaska, Hawaii and Canada) and are then subject to the terms provided by that country's local
authorized Life Fitness Representative.
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WHAT YOU MUST DO:
Retain proof of purchase (our receipt of the attached registration card assures registration of purchase information but is not required);
use, operate and maintain the Product as specified in the Manual; notify Customer Service of any defect within 10 days after discovery of the defect; if instructed, return any defective part for replacement or, if necessary, the entire Product for repair. Life Fitness
reserves the right to decide whether or not a product is to be returned for repair.
USER MANUAL:
It is VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THE MANUAL before operating the Product. Remember to perform the periodic maintenance requirements specified in the Manual to assure proper operation and your continued satisfaction.
PRODUCT REGISTRATION:
Register online at www.lifefitness.com/registration. Our receipt assures that your name, address and date of purchase are on file
as a registered owner of the Product. Failure to return the card will not affect your rights under this warranty. Being a registered owner
assures coverage in the event you lose your proof of purchase. Please retain your proof of purchase, such as your bill of sale or
receipt.
HOW TO GET PARTS & SERVICE:
Simply call Customer Service at 1-800-351-3737 or (+1) 847-288-3300, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central
Standard Time, and tell them your name, address and the serial number of your Product (consoles and frames may have separate
serial numbers). They will tell you how to get a replacement part, or, if necessary, arrange for service where your Product is located.
EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY:
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, AND ALL OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES ON OUR PART. We neither assume nor authorize any person to
assure for us any other obligation or liability concerning the sale of this Product. Under no circumstances shall we be liable under this
warranty, or otherwise, of any damage to any person or property, including any lost profits or lost savings, for any special, indirect,
secondary, incidental or consequential damages of any nature arising out of the use of or inability to use this Product. Some states do
not allow the exclusion or limitation of implied warranties or of liability for incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. Warranties may vary outside the U.S. Contact Life Fitness for details.
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CHANGES IN WARRANTY NOT AUTHORIZED:
No one is authorized to change, modify or extend the terms of this limited warranty.
EFFECT OF U.S. STATE LAWS:
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.
MODEL LIFETIME 5 YEARS 3 YEARS 1 YEAR
C3
5
Frame N/A Electrical Parts & Labor
Mechanical Parts
R3
5
Frame N/A Electrical Parts & Labor
Mechanical Parts
* The wireless heart rate monitoring chest strap is warranted for 1 Year on Electrical Parts and
90 Days on the Elastic Strap.
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8 SPECIFICATIONS
Designed use: Home
Maximum user weight: 400 pounds / 181.4 kilograms
CONSOLE:
Displays: MESSAGE CENTER displays Time in Zone, Cool Down duration, Heart Rate, Sped, Heart Rate
Percentage of Theoretical Maximum, Distance, Calories per Hour, and Calories
Summaries: Time, distance, calories
WORKOUTS: Quick Start, Hill, Random, Manual, Speed Trainer, EZ Resistance, Fat Burn, Cardio,
Heart Rate Hill, Heart Rate Interval, Extreme Heart Rate, My Workouts (4 slots)
Heart rate monitor: Wireless heart rate monitoring system
Wireless heart rate monitoring chest strap included
Hand pulse sensors
Intensity levels: 20
Pedal size 4.5 inches / 11.5 centimeters
Drive type: Poly-V belt-drive
Power requirements: None; bike is self-powered
Accessory Tray: Standard
Color: Pewter Metal
Charcoal Plastic Shrouds
Stone Plastic Accents
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C35 ASSEMBLED DIMENSIONS:
Length 45 inches / 114 centimeters
Width 27.2 inches / 69 centimeters
Height 56 inches / 142.2 centimeters
Weight 118 pounds / 54 kilograms
C35 SHIPPING DIMENSIONS:
Length 44.88 inches / 114 centimeters
Width 17.91 inches / 45.5 centimeters
Height 29.92 inches / 74.3 centimeters
Weight 139 pounds / 63 kilograms
R35 ASSEMBLED DIMENSIONS:
Length 56.5 inches / 143.5 centimeters
Width 25.75 inches / 65.4 centimeters
Height 54 inches / 137 centimeters
Weight 147 pounds / 67 kilograms
R35 SHIPPING DIMENSIONS:
Length 59.84 inches / 152 centimeters
Width 17.91 inches / 45.5 centimeters
Height 29.92 inches / 76 centimeters
Weight 172 pounds / 78 kilograms
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