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Before using the Lifecycle
ALL Assembly Instructions. These documents provide instructions for setting up the bike quickly and using it
correctly.

FCC Warning - Possible Radio / Television Interference

Recumbent Exercise Bike, it is essential to read this ENTIRE Operation Manual and

NOTE:

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 instructions, 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:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to

• 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.

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

An authorized service representative must perform any service, other than cleaning or user maintenance. 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 Set Up.............................................................................................................................7

How to Stabilize the Lifecycle Recumbent Exercise Bike // How to Adjust the Seat //
How to Adjust the Footstraps

2. The Display Console.......................................................................................................10

2.1 Display Console Overview.........................................................................................10

2.2 Display Console Descriptions....................................................................................11

2.3 The Accessory Tray (standard on the R9i, optional on the R7i)................................12

3. Heart Rate Zone Training

3.1 Why Heart Rate Zone Training Exercise?......................................................................13

3.2 Heart Rate Monitoring.....................................................................................................14

The Lifepulse
The Polar

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Digital Heart Rate Sensors (R9i only) //

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Heart Rate Chest Strap

4. The Workouts .................................................................................................................15

4.1 Workout Overviews.........................................................................................................15

4.2 Using the Workouts ........................................................................................................16

To Begin Any Workout // Selecting and Using Quick Start // Selecting a Workout //
Entering Age // Entering Time // Selecting and Adjusting an Intensity Level //
Selecting a Workout Mode // Switching Workouts “On-the-Fly” // Pausing Workouts //

Ending Workouts Ear ly

4.3 Workout Descriptions......................................................................................................18

Quick Start // Hill // Random // Manual // Sport Training // EZ Resistance //
Fat Burn // Cardio // Heart Rate Hill
Extreme Heart Rate

Aerobics Trainer (R9i only) // Six Pre-set Workouts (R9i only)

4.4 My Workouts...................................................................................................................24

Using a Workout Saved Under My Workouts // Editing Settings for Workouts
Saved Under My Workouts

5. Internal Settings..............................................................................................................25

5.1 Optional Settings ............................................................................................................25

Entering and Using the Optional Settings Feature

6. Service and Technical Data............................................................................................26

6.1 Preventive Maintenance Tips.........................................................................................26

6.2 Preventative Maintenanc e Schedu le..............................................................................27

6.3 Troubleshooting the Heart Rate Chest Strap .................................................................27

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

6.4 Troubleshooting the Lifepulse sensors...........................................................................27

6.5 How to Obtain Product Service ......................................................................................28

7. Specifications..................................................................................................................29

7.1 R9i Lifecycle Recumbent Exercise Bike Specifications..................................................29

7.2 R7i Lifecycle Recumbent Exercise Bike Specifications..................................................30

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Workout // Watts (R9i only) // METS (R9i only) //

Workout // Heart Rate Interval™ Workout //

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2002 Life Fitness®, a division of Brunswick Corporation. All rights reserved. Life Fitness, Lifecycle, Heart Rate
Zone Training, and Lifepulse are registered trademarks of Brunswick Corporation. Heart Rate Hill, Heart Rate
Interval, and Extreme Heart Rate are trademarks of Brunswick Corporation. Polar is a registered trademark of Polar
Electro, Inc. 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:

Lifecycle Recumbent Exerc ise B ike Models:

R9i R7i

See “Specifications” page in this manual for product specific features.

Statement of Purpose: The Recumbent Exercise Bike is an exercise machine that enables users to simulate cycling
in a recumbent position.

Health-related injuries may result from incorrect or excessive use of exercise equipment. 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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1 GETTING STARTED

1.1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Before using this product, it is essential that you read this ENTIRE operation manual and ALL instructions.

The Lifecycle Recumbent 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 a Lifecycle Recumbent Exercise Bike does not function properly after it has been dropped, damaged, or

even partially immersed in water, contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services for assistance.

• Never insert objects into any opening in the Lifecycle Recumbent Exercise Bike. If an object should drop

inside, carefully retrieve it. If the item is beyond reach, contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services.

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

recommended.

• Do not use the Lifecycle Recumbent Exercise Bike outdoors, near swimming pools or in areas of high

humidity.

• Keep all loose clothing, shoelaces, and towels away from the Lifecycle Exercise Recumbent Bike pedals.

• Keep the area around the Lifecycle Recumbent Exercise Bike clear of any obstructions, including walls and

furniture.

• Always be careful and exercise caution when mounting or dismounting the Lifecycle Recumbent 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 Lifecycle Recumbent Exercise Bike on its side during operation.

CAUTION: 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.

• If faintness, dizziness, pain, or shortness of breath is experienced during a workout, stop immediately.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

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1.1 CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES

• Avant d’utiliser ce produit, lir e impérativement ce manuel d’utilisation en ENTIER, ainsi que TOUTES les

instructions. Le vélo d’exercice Lifecycle est conçu pour être utilisé uniquement de la manière décrite dans
ce manuel.

• Les instructions de la console doivent touj our s être suivies pour obtenir un fonctionnement correct.

• Une surveillance étroite est nécessaire lorsque cet appareil est utilisé en présence d’enfants, d’inval ides ou

de handicapés, ou par ces personnes .

• Ne jamais faire fonctionner de vélo d’exercice Life Fitness qui serait tombé ou aurait été endommagé ou

partiellement immergé dans l’eau. Appeler le service clientèle de Life Fitness pour obtenir de l’assistance.

• Ne jamais insérer d’objets dans un orifice du vélo d’exercice Lifecycle. Tout objet accidentellement tombé à

l’intérieur doit être récupéré. S’il est impossible de l’atteindre, contacter le service clientèle de Life Fitness.

• Ne jamais placer de liquides quelconques directement sur l’appareil, sauf dans le plateau pour

accessoires. Il est conseillé d’utiliser des conteneurs munis de couvercles.

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

humides.

• Maintenir les vêtements lâches, les lacets et les serviettes à l’écart des pédales du vélo d’exercice

Lifecycle.

• Maintenir la zone autour de l’appareil libre de toute obstruction, y compris murs et meubles.

• L’utilisateur doit toujours faire attention et procéder avec précaution lors qu ’il monte ou descend d’un vélo

d’exercice Lifecycle. Utiliser le guidon afin de ne pas perdre l’équilibre.

• Porter des chaussures avec des semelles en caoutchouc ou fournissant une très bonne adhérence. Ne

pas utiliser de chaussures à talons, de semelles en cuir ou de crampons. Ne pas utiliser ce vélo pieds nus.

• Ne pas renverser le vélo Lifecycle sur le côté pendant son fonctionnement.

MISE EN GARDE : Life Fitness conseille VIVEMENT de consulter un médecin pour suivre un examen
médical complet avant de se lancer dans un programme d’exercice. Ceci concerne surtout les utilisateurs
avec des antécédents familiaux de tension élevée ou d’affections cardiaques, les personnes de plus de 45
ans, les fumeurs et les obèses, ainsi que tous ceux qui ont un taux élevé de cholestérol ou qui n’ont pas
fait d’exercice régulièrement depuis un an.

• Si, à tout moment pendan t l’exercice, l’utilisateur ress ent un malaise, un étourdissement ou une doul eur,

ou s’il se trouve à bout de souffle, il doit s’arrêter immédiatement.

CONSERVER CES INSTRUCTIONS POUR TOUT USAGE ULTÉRIEUR.

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1.2 SETUP

HOW TO STABILIZE THE LIFECYCLE

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 (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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RECUMBENT EXERCISE BIKE

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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 Recumbent
Exercise 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.

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HOW TO ADJUST THE FOOTSTRAPS

The pedals on the Lifecycle Recumbent Exercise Bike have footstraps with slits on
both the inside and the outside of each strap. To adjust the width of the straps, gras p
the outside of the strap and pull down and away from the knob. Once the slotted end
is removed, choose a comfortable width for riding, reinsert the knob through the slot
and pull the strap up. The strap will click when it locks in place.

CAUTION: Do not attempt to adjust the pedal footstraps while pedaling the
bike. Doing so may result in an uncomfortable workout or cause injury.

MISE EN GARDE : Ne pas essayer d’ajuster les cale-pieds pendant le
pédalage. Cela pourrait nuire à l’exercice ou entraîner des blessures.

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2 THE DISPLAY CONSOLE

2.1 DISPLAY CONSOLE OVERVIEW

The computerized display console on the Lifecycle Recumbent 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.

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2.2 DISPLAY CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS

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

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

console lights up and displays SELECT WORKOUT USING ARROW KEYS.

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

display messages.

C. ARROW keys: When prompted by the MESSAGE CENTER to select a workout, use these keys to scroll

through displayed choices. When setting up a workout, use these keys to change workout parameters
displayed on the console, such as length of workout, weight, age, target heart rate, and intensity level. During a
workout, pressing the ARROW keys changes intensity levels or target heart rate.

D. QUICK START: Press this key to begin a MANUAL workout immediately, without having to select a workout

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

E. CLEAR: Press this key, when programming a workout, to clear incorrect data before pressing the ENTER key.

Pressing CLEAR during a workout stops it immediately, at which point, the MESSAGE CENTER displays a
summary of the workout, including total time elapsed, total distance traveled, and total calories burned.
Pressing CLEAR a second time causes the MESSAGE CENTER to prompt the user to set up a new workout.

F. PAUSE: Press this key to pause the current workout. Continue the workout by pressing the PAUSE key again,

or by pressing ENTER. For more information, see the topic titled Pausing a Workout in Section 4.2, title d Using
the Workouts.

G. COOL DOWN: 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 by­products of exercise, which build up in muscles during a workout and contribute to muscle soreness.

H. BIKE MODE: Press this key to activate the Bike workout mode in which the rate of calories burned and total

distance traveled increase automatically as the user increases the pedaling speed.

I. CONSTANT CAL./HOUR: Press this key to activate this alternate workout mode, which enables a user to

maintain a consistent rate of calories burned per hour.
For more information about Bike Mode and Constant Calories Per Hour Mode, see the topic titled Selecting a

Workout Mode in Section 4.2, titled, the Usin g the Workouts.

J. DISPLAY LOCK: During a workout, the MESSAGE CENTER alternately displays Heart Rate, Distance,

Calories Per Hour, and Watts. Pressing the DISPLAY LOCK key when the MESSAGE CENTER displays one
of these statistics forces the MESSAGE CENTER to display that statistic continuously throughout the workout.
Pressing DISPLAY LOCK again allows the MESSAGE CENTER to resume toggling between all four statistics.

K. WORKOUTS PLUS (R9i only): When prompted by the MESSAGE CENTER to select a workout, press this key

to select WATTS (when enabled), METs (when enabled), AEROBICS TRAINER, INTERVAL, AROUND THE

WORLD, CASCADES, FOOT HILLS, SPEED TRAINING, or KILIMANJARO.

L. CHANGE WORKOUT (R9i only): Press this key to change workout programs during a workout (on the fly).

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M. WORKOUT PROFILE WINDOW: This window displays shapes, made of columns of lights, that represent the

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levels of intensity in a workout-in-progress. The height of the column furthest to the left is proportional to the
level of the intensity. During a Heart Rate Zone Training workout (FAT BURN, CARDIO, HEART RATE HILL,
HEART RATE INTERVAL, or EXTREME HEART RATE), which requires the use of the Lifepulse sensors
(R9i only) or a Polar telemetry heart rate chest strap, the WORKOUT PROFILE WINDOW displays a flashing
heart shape to request the user’s heart rate signal. On the R9i, if the console does not detect a signal, the
MESSAGE CENTER displays the pr ompt, “NEED HEART RATE – PLACE HANDS ON SENSORS OR CHECK
TELEMETRY STRAP.” On the R7i, if the console does not detect a signal, the MESSAGE CENTER displays
the prompt, “NEED HEART RATE – CHECK TELEMETRY STRAP”. If the console does not receive the signal
within three minutes, the workout automatically is converted to a MANUAL program. Profiles are not available
for Heart Rate Zone Training programs. In these workouts, the level is based on the heart rate. Therefore, the
profile cannot be displayed.

N. MESSAGE CENTER: This window displays step-by-step instructions for setting up a workout. During a

workout, it displays statistics about the progress of the workout:

• Level: the programmed intensity level. It is displayed continuously unless the heart rate is being measured,

in which case, Heart Rate is displayed.

• Heart Rate: the detected heart rate if the user is grasping the Lifepulse sensors (R9i only) or wearing the

chest strap. If the heart rate is not being measured during a workout, then Level is displayed instead.

• Distance: the total distance traveled.

• RPM (Revolutions Per Minute): the pedaling speed or rate.

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

• Time: the time elapsed since the beginning of the workout; alternates with Calories.

If programmed to do so, the MESSAGE CENTER briefly displays other values each time the intensity level
changes during the workout:

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

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

• METs: effort level in METs. The MET is an expression of the rate of work for the human body at rest, or a

metabolic equivalent; one MET is approximately equal to the metabolism of a person at rest.
See Chapter 5, titled In ter na l Sett in gs for information about enabling the MESSAGE CENTER to display

these additional settings.

2.3 THE ACCESSORY TRAY (STANDARD ON THE R9I, OPTIONAL ON THE R7I)

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

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3 HEART RATE ZONE TRAINING

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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. The Lifecycle Recumbent Exercise 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. Each workout
offers different benefits, as discussed in Section 4, titled The Workouts.

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

All Zone Training workouts measure heart rate. Grasp the Lifepulse Sensors (R9i only), or wear the telemetry chest
strap to enable the bike’s on-board computer to monitor the heart rate during a workout. The computer
automatically adjusts the intensity level to maintain the target heart rate* based on the actual heart rate.

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HEART RATE INTERVAL workout is 144. The HEART RATE INTERVAL 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 LIFEPULSE

The patented Lifepulse Digital Heart Rate Sensors are the built-in heart rate monitoring system on the Lifecycle R9i
Exercise Bike. During a workout, grasp two of the four sensors that are set into the handlebars. The console
displays the heart rate after 10 to 40 seconds.

THE POLAR

The Lifecycle Recumbent Exercise Bike is equipped with Polar telemetry, a heart rate monitoring system in which
electrodes that are 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 included with the 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 bare skin.
However, it 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 re-moisten them.

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4 THE WORKOUTS

4.1 WORKOUT OVERVIEWS

This section lists the Lifecycle Recumbent Exercise Bike’s workout programs. For more detailed information, see
Section 4.2, titled Using the Workouts and Section 4.3, tit led Workout Descriptions.

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.
SPORT TRAINING simulates an outdoor cycling terrain by setting different hills, or intensity levels, throughout the

course.
EZ RESISTANCE features a gradual, subtle increase in resistance, lowering perceived exertion. A peak in

resistance is followed by an equal l y subtle dec r ease in res ist anc e.
FAT BURN is a low-intensity workout for burning the body’s fat reserves. The user must grasp the Lifepulse

sensors (R9i only) continuously or wear a heart rate chest strap. 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

CARDIO is a higher intensity workout for more fit users, emphasizing cardiovascular benefits and maximum fat
burning. The user must grasp the Lifepulse sensors (R9i only) continuously or wear a heart rate chest strap. 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.

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. The user must grasp the Lifepulse sensors (R9i only)
continuously or wear a heart rate chest strap.

HEART RATE INTERVAL 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. The user must grasp the Lifepulse sensors (R9i only)
continuously or wear a heart rate 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 Lifepulse sensors (R9i only) continuously or wear a heart
rate chest strap.

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Defined by the American College of Sports Medicine’s “Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription” as being 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 recommended THR for the HEART

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

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MY WORKOUTS is not a workout program but a feature that allows the user to pre-set up to seven workouts with
personal setup information, such as age or level, and then store the workouts in the console memory. These
workouts are accessed with an ARROW key.

The following workouts (available on the R9i only) are accessed by pressing the WORKOUTS PLUS key:
AROUND THE WORLD is an interval-training workout in which the hills resemble scenes of various geographical

areas.

FOOT HILLS is a rolling hill workout with low int ens i t y leve ls .
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 settings very

quickly to simulate a typical speed-training workout.

WATTS (when enabled) targets a rate of effort equal to a certain number of Watts
METS (when enabled) targets a rate of effort equal to a certain number of METs.
AEROBICS TRAINER is a varied workout in which the MESSAGE CENTER displays prompts at different times to

change pedaling speeds.

4.2 USING THE WORKOUTS

TO BEGIN ANY WORKOUT

Check and adjust seat height and pedal strap tightness. Get on the bike, and simply start pedaling (R9i); or start
pedaling, and press the START key (R7i) to activate the console. The MESSAGE CENTER displays the prompt:
SELECT WORKOUT USING ARROW KEYS OR PRESS QUICK START. If it displays a different message, press
the CLEAR key twice rapidly.

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. At the MESSAGE CENTER prompt to select a workout, press the QUICK START key. The workout
begins at an intensity level that remains the same unless manually changed.

SELECTING A WORKOUT

For MANUAL, FAT BURN, CARDIO, RANDOM, HILL, HEART RATE HILL, HEART RATE INTERVAL, and
EXTREME HEART RATE, and MY WORKOUTS (R9i only) workouts: When prompted to select a workout, use the

ARROW KEYS to scroll through the workout program names as they appear in the MESSAGE CENTER. When the
desired program appears, press ENTER.

For WATTS (when enabled), METS (when enabled), AROUND THE WORLD, KILIMANJARO, INTERVAL,
SPEED TRAINING, CASCADES, FOOT HILLS, AEROBICS TRAINER: These workouts are available on the R9i
only. When prompted by the MESSAGE CENTER to select a workout, press the WORKOUTS PLUS key. The
MESSAGE CENTER then displays the name of one of these workouts. Press ENTER to select the displayed
workout; or continue to press the WORKOUTS PLUS key to display each of the other options, and then press
ENTER to select the desired program.

For MY WORKOUTS, once a workout is configured and saved, no further setup steps are necessary. For more
information, see Section 4.4, tit led Using My W ork outs .

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The following chart lists the steps involved for setting up each workout.

LIFECYCLE RECUMBENT EXERCISE BIKE WORKOUT SETUP STEPS

HILL

Select time
Select level
Begin workout

RANDOM

Select time
Select level
Begin workout

MANUAL

Select time
Select level
Begin workout

SPORT TRAINING

Select time
Select level
Begin workout

EZ RESISTANCE

Select time
Select level
Begin workout

™

FAT BURN

Select time
Enter age
Enter Target Heart Rate
or accept displayed value
Begin workout

CARDIO

Select time
Enter age
Enter Target Heart Rate
or accept displayed value
Begin workout

HEART RATE HILL

Select time
Enter age
Enter Target Heart Rate
or accept displayed value
Begin workout

HEART RATE INTERVAL

Select time
Enter age
Enter Target Heart Rate
or accept displayed value
Begin workout

EXTREME HEART RATE

Select time
Enter age
Enter Target Heart Rate
or accept displayed value
Begin workout

AROUND THE WORLD

(R9i only)

Select time
Select level
Begin workout

CASCADES (R9i only)

Select time
Select level
Begin workout

FOOT HILLS (R9i only)

Select time
Select level
Begin workout

SPEED TRAINING (R9i only)

Select time
Select level
Begin workout

KILIMANJARO (R9i only)

Select time
Select level
Begin workout

INTERVAL (R9i only)

Select time
Select level
Begin workout

WATTS (R9i only)

Select time
Select level
Begin workout

METS (R9i only)

Select time
Select level
Begin workout

AEROBICS TRAINER

(R9i only)

Select time
Select level
Begin workout

MY WORKOUTS

(R9i only)

Select a workout
from 1 to 7
Begin workout

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.

Lifecycle Recumbent Exercise 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.

ENTERING TIME

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

SELECTING AND ADJUSTING THE INTENSITY LEVEL

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

• Intensity level: The Lifecycle Recumbent Exercise Bike provides a selection of 20 intensity levels. The

intensity level appears in the Workout Profile window as columns of lights. Selecting a low intensity level at
first is recommended. As physical conditioning improves, the levels can be increased.

• Target heart rate: Exercise bike 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 Lifepulse Sensors (R9i
only) or the chest strap; and it uses this data to adjust the resistance. Manually raising the rate increases
the intensity of the cardiovascular exercise.

†

Defined by the American College of Sports Medicine’s “Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription” as being 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 recommended THR for the HEART
RATE HILL workout is 144. The HEART RATE HILL workout targets 80 percent of the maximum, so the equation would be (220-40)*.80=144.

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SELECTING A WORKOUT MODE

Two workout mode options on the Lifecycle Recumbent Exercise Bike feature alternate ways to vary workouts.

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

and total distance traveled increase automatically as the user increases the pedaling speed. This mode can be
used with all workouts, except for the Heart Rate Zone Training+ workouts: FAT BURN, CARDIO, HEART
RATE HILL, HEART RATE I NTERVAL, and EXTREME HEART RATE. To select Bike mode, press BIKE
MODE key.

• 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 select it, press the CONSTANT CAL./HR. key.

If the user selects a Heart Rate Zone Training+ workout during the setup, the default mode is Constant-Calories­Per-Hour. For all other workouts, the default mode is Bike. The user may select or change a mode during a workout
setup or during a workout.

SWITCHING WORKOUTS “ON-THE-FLY” (R9I ONLY)

It is possible, during a workout, to switch to another workout program. After a switch, the console retains all the
progress information about the workout since its beginning. To change workouts “on the fly,” press the CHANGE
WORKOUT key. The MESSAGE CENTER then displays a prompt to keep pressing this key to scroll through
workout options. Press the key repeatedly until the MESSAGE CENTER displays the desired workout. Then, press
ENTER.

PAUSING WORKOUTS

To pause a workout, press the PAUSE key. To continue the workout, press the PAUSE key again. Pause mode
essentially suspends the current workout, holding its statistics in memory, and allowing the user to pedal at zero­level resistance. If the user stops pedaling, however, the console automatically shuts down, and the workout
information is erased.

The R9i model’s Infinite Pause feature allows the user to stop pedaling and still retain the current workout
information. The console shuts down, but the information is stored in memory. When the console is activated again,
the MESSAGE CENTER displays a prompt to continue the paused workout. To do so, press ENTER. To begin a
new workout, press CLEAR.

ENDING WORKOUTS EARLY

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

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

program. The intensity level for the workout is set automatically and remains the same unless manually changed.
To increase or decrease the level, press the UP or DOWN ARROW keys.

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

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and valleys. The computerized interval training workout has been scientifically demonstrated to promote greater
cardio-respiratory improvement than steady-pace training.

The HILL workout goes through four phases, each marked by different intensity levels. The WORKOUT PROFILE
window displays the progress of these phases. As noted in the descriptions below, the heart rate should be
measured at two stages in the workout to gauge its effectiveness. Grasp the sensors (R9I only), or wear the chest
strap.

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

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

TERRAIN (H ILLS AND VALLEYS)

PLATEAUWARM-UP

FIRST HR

CHECK POINT

INTERVAL TRAINING COOL-DOWN

SECOND HR

CHECK POIN T

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.

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
over 10, 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 previously 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.

RANDOM

The RANDOM program creates a terrain of hills and valleys that varies with each workout. More than one million
different patterns are possible.

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.

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SPORT TRAINING

This program simulates an outdoor cycling terrain by setting different hills, or intensity levels, throughout the
course. Hills #1 and #2 simulate going downhill. Hill #3 simulates riding on a flat road. Hills #4 and above simulate
climbing, with each hill matching a progressive degree of difficulty. Hills last between 30 and 60 seconds,
depending on the workout duration .

EZ RESISTANCE

In this workout, the gradual changes in resistance are extremely subtle, lowering perceived exertion. The
cardiovascular workout is effective, efficient, and enjoyable at the same time.

The program consists of one hill. The user determines the elevation of the peak during the setup. This peak is
reached after 75 percent of the workout is completed. Afterward, the incline gradually returns to zero percent.

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 grasps the Lifepulse sensors (R9i only) or wears a chest strap.
On the R9i, the WORKOUT PROFILE WINDOW displays a heart shape, and the MESSAGE CENTER displays a
prompt to grip the sensors (R9i only) or wear the Polar heart rate chest strap. The console continuously monitors
and displays the heart rate, adjusting t he int ens ity level of the Lifecycle Recumbent Exercis e 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 calculated at 80 percent
of the theoretical maximum. As with FAT BURN, the user grasps the Lifepulse sensors (R9i only) or wears a chest
strap throughout the CARDIO workout. 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 being 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 recommended THR for the FAT BURN
workout is 117. The FAT BURN workout targets 65 percent of the maximum, so the equation would be (220-40)*.65=117.

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HEART RATE HILL

TM

WORKOUT

This program 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. 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 program returns to the first hill and repeats the cycle as long as the
duration allows. See the chart on the following page. Throughout the workout, the user must grasp the Lifepulse
sensors (R9i only) or wear a Polar chest strap to enable the program to monitor the heart rate.

HEART RATE INTERVAL

TM

WORKOUT

This program 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. Throughout the
workout, the user must grasp the Lifepulse sensors (R9i only) or wear a Polar chest strap to enable the program to
monitor the heart rate.

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

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EXTREME HEART RATE

TM

WORKOUT

This intense, varied workout is designed to help more experienced users to 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 there for a stabilizing period. The program repeats the alternating of intensity levels,
continuing this pattern for the duration. Throughout the workout, the user must grasp the Lifepulse sensors
(R9i only) or wear a Polar chest strap to enable the program to monitor the heart rate.

WATTS (R9I ONLY)

This workout targets a rate of effort equal to a certain number of Watts. A Watt is a unit of power that measures the
amount of mechanical work required to operate a device, such as a Lifecycle Recumbent Exercise 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. This workout must be enabled in Optional Settings. For details, see Section 5, titled
Internal Settings.

METS (R9I ONLY)

This workout targets a rate of effort equal to a certain number of METs. A MET 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. This workout must be enabled in
Optional Settings. For details, see Section 5, titled Internal Settings.

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

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AEROBICS TRAINER (R9I ONLY)

Build-Down

In this workout, the MESSAGE CENTER continuously prompts the user 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, conscutive, slow intervals. See the chart below:

Workout Be gin

Interval 4

Interval 3

Interval 2

Interval 1

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

Build-Up

Fast Slow

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

SIX PRE-SET WORKOUTS (R9I ONLY)

CASCADES, AROUND THE WORLD, FOOT HILLS, INTERVAL, KILIMANJARO, and SPEED TRAINING are
variations of the HILL workout. These workouts cannot be changed “on the fly.”

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

various geographical areas.

CASCADES is a two-peak workout in which intensity levels gradually increase and decrease.
FOOT HILLS is a rolling hill workout with low int ens i t y leve ls .
INTERVAL is a Hill workout in which intensity levels rise and fall. The higher levels gradually incline toward a peak

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

gradually decline.
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.

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4.4 MY WORKOUTS

The MY WORKOUTS feature on the R9i exercise bike makes it possible to pre-set up to seven workouts with
personal setup information, such as age or desired speed, and then store the workouts in the console memory.
These workouts are accessed with the WORKOUTS PLUS key.

Any workout can be pre-set and stored, including FAT BURN, CARDIO, HEART RATE HILL, HEART RATE

INTERVAL, EXTREME HR, HILL, RANDOM, MANUAL, SPORT TRAINING, and EZ RESISTANCE.

USING A WORKOUT SAVED UNDER MY WORKOUTS

Press the WORKOUTS PLUS key. Scroll through the names displayed in the MESSAGE CENTER, either by
pressing the WORKOUTS PLUS key repeatedly or by pressing the ARROW keys. When the desired name
appears, press ENTER. The workout then begins.

By factory default, the workouts are stored under the names MY WORKOUT 1 through MY WORKOUT 7. Each
workout must be set up before it can be accessed. See the following section for steps to set up and change
workouts stored under MY WORKOUTS.

EDITING SETTINGS FOR WORKOUTS SAVED UNDER MY WORKOUTS

Use the following steps to change settings for a stored workout or to change a workout name.

1. When the MESSAGE CENTER displays the prompt “SELECT WORKOUT USING ARROW KEYS OR
PRESS QUICK START,” press the CHANGE WORKOUT key.

2. Scroll through the user names displayed in the MESSAGE CENTER by pressing the ARROW keys.

3. When the desired name appears, press the ENTER key.

4. The MESSAGE CENTER displays the prompt, “SELECT MY WORKOUTS OPTIONS USING ARROW
KEYS – THEN PRESS ENTER”. At this prompt, it is possible to select “MY WORKOUTS NAMING” to
change a workout name, “MY WORKOUTS CREATION” to change settings for a workout, or “VIEW
STATISTICS” to view statistics for a workout.

To change a settings for a stored workout:

5. Select “MY WORKOUTS CREATION” and
press ENTER.

6. Press ENTER to modify an existing workout, or
press CLEAR to erase an existing workout.

7. Enter setup information as prompted by the
MESSAGE CENTER. Use the ARROW keys to
scroll through displayed values, and press
ENTER to confirm the desired value. Once all
information is entered, the MESSAGE
CENTER displays WORKOUT SAVED.

To view statistics for a stored workout:

5. Select “VIEW STATISTICS,” and press
ENTER.

6. Scroll through the statistic displays by pressing
the ARROW keys.

7. Press ENTER or CLEAR to return to the MY
WORKOUTS menu.

To change a workout name

5. Select “MY WORKOUTS NAMING,” and press
ENTER.

6. The MESSAGE CENTER displays the prompt,
“SELECT LETTER USING CHANGE WORKOUT
KEY AND CHANGE LETTERS USING ARROW
KEYS.” The workout name appears in the
MESSAGE CENTER, with the first letter blinking.
Scroll to the desired letter, number, or punctuation
symbol, using the arrow key. When the desired
character appears, press CHANGE WORKOUT to
move on to the next letter. Repeat this step for all
characters. Press the WORKOUTS PLUS key to
move back one letter.

7. Press ENTER to save the new name. The
MESSAGE CENTER dis p lays , “USER NAME
SAVED.”

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5 INTERNAL SETTINGS

5.1 OPTIONAL SETTINGS

Use the Optional Settings feature to change default settings, or to enable or disable certain programs or displays on
the Lifecycle Recumbent Exercise Bike console.

ENTERING AND USING THE OPTIONAL SETTINGS FEATURE

To enter the Optional Settings, hold down the UP ARROW key, and simply start pedaling on the R9i; or start
pedaling, and press START on the R7i. After the console display lights up, press the ENTER key until the
MESSAGE CENTER dis p lays MA NAGER’S SETTINGS. Use the ENTER key to scroll forward through each
displayed setting, and use the CLEAR key to scroll backward. To change a displayed setting, press the UP or
DOWN arrow key until the MESSAGE CENTER displays the desired setting, and then press ENTER. To exit
Optional Settings, press the CLEAR key repeatedly until the MESSAGE CENTER displays SELECT WORKOUT
USING ARROW KEYS OR PRESS QUICK START.

The following chart lists and describes each optional setting.

Setting

MAX WORKOUT

ENGLISH/METRIC

UNITS

WATTS DISPLAY

METS DISPLAY

*WATTS PROGRAM

*METS PROGRAM

CAL/HR DISPLAY

STATISTICS

PHOTO SHOOT

Default Value

60

ENGLISH

OFF

OFF

OFF

OFF

OFF

Description

This is the maximum possible duration in minutes for a workout. The
value can range from 1 to 99.

This option determines the units of weight measurement used by workout
programs.

If this option is enabled, the MESSAGE CENTER displays the Watts
equivalent of the pedaling rate.

If this option is enabled, the MESSAGE CENTER displays the METs
equivalent of the pedaling rate.

If this option is enabled, the Watts program becomes an available
workout.

If this option is enabled, the METs program becomes an available
workout.

If this option is enabled, the MESSAGE CENTER displays the number of
calories burned per hour during the workout.

This option displays complete usage statistics on the Lifecycle
Recumbent Exercise Bike, such as total hours and the total number of
times each workout is selected. Use the ARROW keys to scroll through
each statistic.

This feature lights up the console display with “dummy” values to depict
how the display looks.

*Applies to R9i only.

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6 SERVICE AND TECHNICAL DATA

6.1 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE TIPS

The Lifecycle Recumbent Exercise 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 Recumbent Exercise 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.

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 Recumbent Exercise Bike operating at peak
performance:

• Locate the Lifecycle Recumbent 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 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.

• 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.

CAUTION: DO NOT step on any portion of the housing when getting on or off the exercise bike; doing so
may crack the housing. The correct way to get on the Lifecycle recumbent exercise bike is to step over and
straddle the housing, then to sit on the seat. Reverse the procedure to get off.

MISE EN GARDE : NE PAS marcher sur le cadre lors de la montée sur le vélo d’exercice ou lors de la
descente, car cela risquerait de le fendre. Pour monter correctement sur le vélo d’exercic e al lo ngé
Lifecycle, il convient d’enjamber le cadre, puis de s’asseoir sur le siège. Procéder à l’inverse pour en
descendre.

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6.2 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

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

ITEM WEEKLY MONTHLY BI-ANNUALLY ANNUALLY
Display Console C I
Console Mounting Bolts I
Accessory trays C I
Frame C I
Plastic Covers C I
Pedals and Straps C I

KEY: C=Clean; I=Inspect

6.3 TROUBLESHOOTING THE HEART RATE CHEST STRAP

HEART RATE READING IS ERRATIC OR ABSENT ENTIRELY

• Repeat the electrode wetting procedure. See Section 3.2, titled How to Use the Heart Rate Monitor Chest

Strap. The electrodes must be 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 (one meter) of the heart rate receiver.

• The chest strap is battery operated and will eventually stop functioning. If the chest strap transmitter battery

is depleted, contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services for instructions on how to have the chest strap
replaced. See the following section for information on contacting Life Fitness Support Services.

HEART RATE READING IS ERRATIC OR EXTREMELY HIGH

When exercising with the heart rate chest strap, the user may come within range of electromagnetic signals strong
enough to cause abnormally elevated heart rate readings. Possible sources of such signals include:

• Television sets and/or antennas, cell phones, computers, cars, high voltage power lines, and other motor

driven equipment.

• Another heart rate transmitter within three feet (one meter) may also cause abnormal heart rate readings.

6.4 TROUBLESHOOTING THE LIFEPULSE SYSTEM 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 HOW 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 the serial number plate, which is on the front cross brace beneath the shroud. Document the serial
number of the unit.

3. Contact the near es t 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
Life Fitness Benelux

Telephone: [phone]
FAX: [phone]

Life Fitness Italia S.R.L.

Telephone: [phone]
FAX: [phone]

Life Fitness Austria Vertriebs GmbH

Telephone: [phone]
FAX: [phone]

Life Fitness Asia Pacific Ltd

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

Telephone : [phone]
FAX : [phone]

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7 SPECIFICATIONS

7.1 R9i LIFECYCLE RECUMBENT EXERCISE BIKE SPECIFICATIONS

Designed use: Consumer
Maximum user weight: 400 pounds / 181 kilograms
Power requirements: None
Workouts: Quick Start, Fat Burn, Cardio, Heart Rate Hill, Heart Rate Inter val,

Extreme Heart Rate, Hill, Random, Manual, Sport Training,
EZ Resistance, Watts (when enabled), METs (when enabled),
Around the World, Foothills, Kilimanjaro, Interval, Cascades,
Speed Training

Console displays: Elapsed Time, Pedal Revolutions Per Minute (RPM), Calories Per Hour

(when enabled), Watts and/or METS (when enabled), Total Calories
Burned, Distance Traveled (miles or kilometers), Resistance Level, Heart
Rate (when user grasps Lifepulse sensors or wears a telemetry heart rate
monitoring chest strap)

Heart rate monitor system: Lifepulse Digital Heart Rate Sensors

Polar compatible telemetry heart rate monitoring system

(with Heart Rate Chest Strap)
Accessory tray: Standard
Color: Dark Gray with Black Accents

PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS:
Length: 56 inches / 142.2 centimeters
Width: 25 inches / 63 centimeters
Height: 48 inches / 121.9 centimeters
Weight: 121 pounds / 54.8 kilograms

SHIPPING DIMENSIONS:
Length: 55 inches / 139.7 centimeters
Width: 28 inches / 71.1 centimeters
Height: 41 inches / 104.1 centimeters
Weight: 159 pounds / 72 kilograms

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7.2 R7i LIFECYCLE RECUMBENT EXERCISE BIKE SPECIFICATIONS

Designed use: Consumer
Maximum user weight: 400 pounds / 181 kilograms
Power requirements: None
Workouts: Quick Start, Fat Burn, Cardio, Heart Rate Hill, Heart Rate Inter val,

Extreme Heart Rate, Hill, Random, Manual, Sport Training, EZ Resistance
Console displays: Elapsed Time, Pedal Revolutions Per Minute (RPM), Calories Per Hour

(when enabled), Total Calories Burned, Distance Traveled (miles or

kilometers), Resistance Level, Heart Rate (when user wears a telemetry

heart rate monitoring chest strap)
Heart rate monitor system: Polar compatible telemetry heart rate monitoring system (with Heart Rate

Chest Strap)
Accessory tray: Optional
Color: Dark Gray with Black Accents

PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS:
Length: 56 inches / 142.2 centimeters
Width: 25 inches / 63 centimeters
Height: 48 inches / 121.9 centimeters
Weight: 121 pounds / 54,8 kilograms

SHIPPING DIMENSIONS:
Length: 55 inches / 139.7 centimeters
Width: 28 inches / 71.1 centimeters
Height: 41 inches / 104.1 centimeters
Weight: 159 pounds / 72 kilograms

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10601 West Belmont Avenue

Franklin Park, Illinois 60131 • U.S.A.

847.288.3300 • FAX: [phone]

800.735.3867 (Toll-free within U.S.A., Canada)

M051-00K20-B406