Life Fitness UPRIGHT LIFECYCLE, RECUMBENT LIFECYCLE, FLEXSTRIDER, POWERMILL Operation Manual

ELEVATION™ SERIES DISCOVER

TREADMILL

CROSS-TRAINER

UPRIGHT AND RECUMBENT LIFECYCLE® EXERCISE BIKES

FLEXSTRIDER™ VARIABLE-STRIDE TRAINER

POWERMILL™ CLIMBER

OPERATION MANUAL

M051-00K92-0092 REV C

Columbia Centre III, 9525 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Rosemont, Illinois 60018 • U.S.A.

Service phone number: 800.351.3737 (toll-free within U.S.A., Canada)

AMERICAS

North America
Life Fitness, Inc.

Columbia Centre III
9525 West Bryn Mawr Avenue
Rosemont, IL 60018 U.S.A
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Service Email:
customersupport@lifefi tness.com
Service Website: www.lifefi tness.com/parts
Sales/Marketing Email:

commercialsales@lifefi tness.com

Operating Hours: 7:00 am-6:00 pm (CST)

Brazil
Life Fitness Brasil

Av. Cidade Jardim, 900
Jd. Paulistano
São Paulo, SP 01454-000
BRAZIL
SAC: 0800 773 8282
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Service Email: suporte@lifefi tness.com.br
Sales/Marketing Email:
lifefi tness@lifefi tness.com.br
Service Operating Hours:

9:00 - 17:00 (BRT) (Monday-Friday)

Store Operating Hours:

9:00 -20:00 (BRT) (Monday-Friday)
10:00 - 16:00 (BRT) (Saturday)

Latin America & Caribbean*
Life Fitness Inc.

Columbia Centre III
9525 West Bryn Mawr Avenue
Rosemont, IL 60018 U.S.A
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Service Email:
customersupport@lifefi tness.com
Sales/Marketing Email:

commercialsales@lifefi tness.com

Operating Hours: 7:00am-6:00pm (CST)
______________________________________

EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST, & AFRICA

(EMEA)

Netherlands & Luxemburg
Life Fitness Atlantic BV

Bijdorpplein 25-31
2992 LB Barendrecht
THE NETHERLANDS
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Service Email:
service.benelux@lifefi tness.com
Sales/Marketing Email:

marketing.benelux@lifefi tness.com

Operating Hours: 9.00h-17.00h (CET)

* Also check www.lifefitness.com for local representation or distributor/dealer

CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS

847.288.3300 • FAX: [phone]

Global Website: www.lifefi tness.com

INTERNATIONAL OFFICES

United Kingdom & Ireland
Life Fitness UK LTD

Queen Adelaide
Ely, Cambs, CB7 4UB
Telephone: General Offi ce (+44)

1353.666017
Customer Support (+44) 1353.665507
Fax: [phone]
Service Email: uk.support@lifefi tness.com
Sales/Marketing Email: life@lifefi tness.com
Operating Hours:

General Offi ce: 9.00am - 5.00pm (GMT)
Customer Support: 8.30am - 5.00pm

(GMT)

Germany & Switzerland
Life Fitness Europe GMBH

Siemensstraße 3
85716 Unterschleißheim
GERMANY
Telephone: [phone] (Germany)
([phone] (Switzerland)
Fax: [phone] (Germany)
([phone] (Switzerland)
Service Email:
kundendienst@lifefi tness.com
Sales/Marketing Email:

kundenberatung@lifefi tness.com

Operating Hours: 08.30 -16.30h (CET)

Austria
Life Fitness Austria

Vertriebs G.m.b.H.
Dückegasse 7-9/3/36
1220 Vienna
AUSTRIA
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Service Email: kundendienst@lifefi tness.

com

Marketing/Sales Email:

kundenberatung@lifefi tness.com

Operating Hours: 08:30-16.30.h (MEZ)

Spain
Life Fitness IBERIA

C/Frederic Mompou 5,1º1ª
08960 Sant Just Desvern Barcelona
SPAIN
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Service Email: servicio.tecnico@lifefi tness.

com

Sales/Marketing Email:
info.iberia@lifefi tness.com
Operating Hours:

9.00h-18.00h (Monday-Thursday)

8.30h-15.00h (Friday)

Belgium
Life Fitness Benelux NV

Parc Industrial de Petit-Rechain
4800 Verviers
BELGIUM
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Service Email:
service.benelux@lifefi tness.com
Sales/Marketing Email:

Operating Hours: 9.00h -17.00h (CET)

All Other EMEA Countries &
Distributor Business C-EMEA*

Bijdorpplein 25-31
2992 LB Barendrecht
THE NETHERLANDS
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Service Email:
service.db.cemea@lifefi tness.com
Sales/Marketing Email:

Operating Hours: 9.00h-17.00h (CET)
____________________________________

ASIA PACIFIC (AP)

Japan
Life Fitness Japan

Japan Nippon Brunswick Bldg., #8F
5-27-7 Sendagaya
Shibuya-Ku, Tokyo
Japan 151-0051
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Service Email: service@lifefi tnessjapan.com
Sales/Marketing Email:
sales@lifefi tnessjapan.com
Operating Hours: 9.00h-17.00h (JAPAN)

Hong Kong
Life Fitness Asia Pacifi c LTD

32/F, Global Trade Square
21 Wong Chuk Hang Road
HONG KONG
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Service Email:
HongKongEnquiry@lifefi tness.com
Sales/Marketing Email:

Operating Hours: 9.00h-17.00h
Service Operating Hours: 9.00h-18.00h

All Other Asia Pacifi c countries &
distributor business Asia Pacifi c*
Life Fitness Asia Pacifi c LTD

32/F, Global Trade Square
21 Wong Chuk Hang Road
HONG KONG
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Service Email:
HongKongEnquiry@lifefi tness.com
Sales/Marketing Email:

Operating Hours: 9.00h-17.00h
Service Operating Hours: 9.00h-18.00h

eting.benelux@lifefi tness.com

mark

marketing.db.cemea@lifefi tness.com

Marketing.HK.Asia@lifefi tness.com

Marketing.HK.Asia@lifefi tness.com

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Important Safety Instructions 5
Elevation Series Discover Manual Icons 11

Discover SE Console Overview 12
Discover SE Console Touch Screen Display 13
Language Selection Screen 16

Go Selection Screen 17
Identify - LFconnect 18
Workouts Selection Screen 19

Workout Descriptions 20
Workout Setup - Select Goal 25
Workout Setup - Data Entry Options 26

Workout Data Display Options 29
Change Workout Goal 31
Cool Down 32

Workout Summary 33
Workout Profi le Views 36

 400 Meters Track 36
 5K Trail 37
 Mountain 38
 Zoom 39
 Classic 41

 Endless Staircase 42
Lifescape Courses 43
TV Home Screen 44
TV Full Screen with Channel List 45
TV Full Screen with Keypad 46
IPTV Navigation Controls 47
Mobile Device (Apple) 48
Mobile Device (Android) 49
ePub Reader 50
Internet Selection Home Screen 51
USB 52
Apps - On Product 53
Apps - Mobile 54
On Demand Music Videos 55
On Demand Videos 56
System Options Menu 57
Preventive Maintenance Tips 72
Troubleshooting 73
Discover SE & SI Consoles Specifi cations 75

Warranty Information 77

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Before using this product, it is essential to read this ENTIRE operation manual and ALL assembly instructions.
It describes equipment setup and instructs members on how to use it correctly and safely.

Avant d’utiliser ce produit, il est indispensable de lire ce manuel d’utilisation dans son INTÉGRALITÉ, ainsi que TOUTES
les instructions d’installations.

Ce manuel explique comment installer l’équipement et comment l’utiliser correctement et sans danger.
FCC Warning - Possible Radio / Television Interference

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

EN 957 Class SB (treadmill and PowerMill climber only): Professional and / or commercial use.
EN 957 Class SA (bikes, cross-trainer, and FlexStrider variable stride trainer only): Professional and / or commercial use.

CAUTION: Any changes or modifi cations to this equipment could void the product warranty.

MISE EN GARDE : tout changement ou toute modifi cation de ce matériel peut annuler la garantie du
produit.

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

Cross-Trainers only:

For EN 957-9 Class A accuracy testing, input mechanical power was measured by connecting the resistance device (generator) with
the console to a dynamometer. Torque test data was recorded across the available speed and resistance level settings. The mechanical
resistance was then determined by a deceleration test without a user riding it, measuring precisely the starting speed and time until
the pedals stopped moving. The torque required to stop the unit was then calculated from the system inertia, input speed, and time to
stop then added to dynamometer data to obtain total system torque. From measured torque and speed, the input mechanical power
and variance from displayed power were calculated. At level 10 and a constant 55 RPM, displayed wattage was 107 watts, with a 4.7%
variance from input power on the test equipment. At level 12 and a constant 80 RPM, displayed wattage was 136 watts, with a 1.6%
variance from input power on the test equipment.

FlexStrider Variable Stride Trainer only:

For EN 957-9 Class A accuracy testing, input mechanical power was measured by connecting the resistance device (generator) with
the console to a dynamometer. Torque test data was recorded across the available speed and resistance level settings. The mechanical
resistance was then determined by a deceleration test without a user riding it, measuring precisely both motions exhibited by the
product: 1) The rotational deceleration measured from the starting speed and time, at minimum stride, until the rotating mechanism
comes to a stop, and 2) The angular deceleration measured from a starting angle and time until the pedal leg lever assembly comes to
a stop. The torque required to stop the unit was then calculated from the system inertia, input speed, angle, and time to stop, and then
added to the dynamometer data to obtain the total system torque. From measured torque and speed, the input mechanical power
and variance from displayed power were calculated. At level 10 and a constant 40 RPM, displayed wattage was 128 watts, with a 2.1%
variance from input power on the test equipment. At level 15 and a constant 60 RPM, displayed wattage was 167 watts, with a 4.6%
variance from input power on the test equipment.

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This Operation Manual describes the functions of the following products:

Elevation Series Discover SE & SI Treadmill

Elevation Series Discover SE & SI Cross-Trainer

Elevation Series Discover SE & SI Recumbent Lifecycle

Elevation Series Discover SE & SI Upright Lifecycle

®

Exercise Bike

®

Exercise Bike

Elevation Series Discover SE & SI FlexStrider™ Variable Stride Trainer

Elevation Series Discover SE & SI PowerMill™ Climber

See “Specifi cations” in this manual for product specifi c features.

Statements of Purpose:

 The Life Fitness Treadmill is an exercise machine that enables users to walk or run, in place, indoors on a moving

surface.

 The Life Fitness Cross-Trainer is an exercise machine that combines low-impact elliptical pedaling with push / pull

arm motion to provide an effi cient, effective total body workout indoors.

 The Life Fitness Lifecycle Exercise Bike is a machine that simulates the movements of riding a bicycle indoors at

various speeds and levels of resistance.

 The Life Fitness FlexStrider Variable-Stride Trainer is a commercial exercise machine that allows exercisers to

instantly choose the length of an elliptical stride for a total-body, low-impact workout.

 The Life Fitness PowerMill Climber is a commercial exercise machine that enables users to scale a revolving

staircase at a wide variety of speeds.

CAUTION: 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, is
over the age of 45, smokes, has high cholesterol, is obese, or has not exercised regularly in the past
year.

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

MISE EN GARDE: Liés à la santé des blessures peuvent résulter de l’utilisation incorrecte ou excessive
de l’équipement d’exercice. Life Fitness recommande FORTEMENT 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, s’il a plus de 45 ans,
s’il fume, s’il a du cholestérol, s’il est obèse ou n’a pas fait d’exercice régulièrement depuis un an.

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

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using Life Fitness products.

ALL PRODUCTS

CAUTION: Any changes or modifi cations to this equipment could void the product warranty.

 DANGER: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always unplug Life Fitness products before

cleaning or attempting any maintenance activity.

 WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns, fi re, electric shock, or injury, it is imperative to con-

nect each product to a properly grounded electrical outlet.

 WARNING: Heart rate monitoring systems may be inaccurate. Over exercising may result in

serious injury or death. If you feel faint, stop exercising immediately.

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

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

 Position the product so that the power cord plug to the wall is accessible to the user. Make sure that the power

cord is not knotted or twisted and that it is not trapped under any equipment or other objects.

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

a similarly qualifi ed person to avoid a hazard.
 Always follow the console instructions for proper operation.
 This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental

capabilities, or lack of experience or knowledge unless they have supervision or been given instruction concern-

ing the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
 Do not use this product outdoors, near swimming pools or in areas of high humidity.
 Never operate a Life Fitness product with the air openings blocked. Keep air openings free of lint, hair, or any

other obstructing material.
 Never insert objects into any opening in these products. If an object should drop inside, turn off the power, unplug

the power cord from the outlet, and carefully retrieve it. If the item cannot be reached, contact Life Fitness Cus-

tomer Support Services.
 Never place liquids of any type directly on the unit, except in an accessory tray or holder. Containers with lids are

recommended.
 Do not use these products in bare feet. Always wear shoes. Wear shoes with rubber or high-traction soles. Do not

use shoes with heels, leather soles, cleats or spikes. Make sure no stones are embedded in the soles.
 Keep all loose clothing, shoelaces, and towels away from moving parts.
 Do not reach into, or underneath, the unit or tip it on its side during operation.
 Keep children away from the products.
 Do not allow other people to interfere in any way with the user or equipment during a workout.
 Allow LCD consoles to “normalize” with respect to temperature for one hour before plugging the unit in and using.
 Use these products for their intended use as described in this manual. Do not use attachments that have not

been recommended by the manufacturer.
 Read all warnings on each product prior to starting a workout.
 If warnings are missing or damaged, please contact Life Fitness immediately for replacement warning labels.

Warning labels are shipped with every product and should be installed before product is used. Life Fitness is not

responsible for missing or damaged warning labels.
 Health and Environmental Regulations Warning - This product may contain chemicals known to the State of Cali-

fornia to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information related to the European

Commission Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH) and the California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforce-

ment Act of 1986 (Proposition 65), please visit https://www.lftechsupport.com/web/guest/environmental-regula-

tions-information.

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TREADMILL

 WARNING: Keep the area 6.5 ft. (2 m) by 3 ft. (0.9 m) behind the Life Fitness treadmill

clear of any obstructions, including walls, furniture, and other equipment.

 WARNING: Be sure the emergency stop lanyard is clipped to the user and in proper posi-

tion on the treadmill before beginning any workout.

 WARNING: The belt centering adjustment must be performed if the belt is not between the

marks indicating the maximum allowed lateral positions. Refer to Elevation Series 95T Treadmill Assembly In-

structions.

 CAUTION: Risk of injury to persons – to avoid injury, use extreme caution when stepping

onto or off of a moving belt. Read assembly instruction manual before using.

 The product should never be left unattended when plugged in. Disconnect from the electrical outlet when not in

use, and before putting on or taking off parts. To disconnect, turn power OFF at the ON/OFF switch, then remove

plug from electrical outlet.
 Keep the power cord away from heated surfaces. Do not pull the equipment by the power cord or use the cord as

a handle. Do not run the power cord on the fl oor under or along the side of the treadmill. Refer to Elevation Series

95T Treadmill Assembly Instructions.

 Handrails may be held to enhance stability as needed, but are not for continuous use.
 Never mount or dismount the treadmill while the running belt is moving. Use the handrails whenever additional

stability is required. In case of an emergency, such as tripping, grasp the handrails, and place the feet on the side

platforms.
 Never walk or jog backwards on the treadmill.
 Do not use this product in areas where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxygen is being adminis-

tered. Such substances create the danger of combustion and explosion.
 The system causes immobilization of the treadmill when a pre-defi ned hard key sequence has been activated.

This sequence is currently defi ned as 3 STOP key presses followed by 3 SPEED DOWN ARROW key presses

on the activity zone keypad. To prevent false toggling of the Immobilized feature, this sequence must be done in a

5-10 second period.

 In conformity with the European Union Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, this equipment unloaded runs at sound

pressure levels below 70 dB (A) at the average operating speed of 12 km/hr. Noise emission under load is higher

than without load.

CROSS-TRAINER & FLEXSTRIDER

 WARNING: Ensure that there is at least 1 ft. (0.3 m) of clearance in front of the Life Fitness

Cross-Trainer and at least 2 ft. (0.6m) on the side.

 WARNING: Ensure that there is at least 2 ft. (0.6m) of clearance behind and on each side

of the Life Fitness FlexStrider.

 WARNING: The Cross-Trainer and FlexStrider are not equipped with a free-wheeling fea-

ture. Therefore, the products cannot be stopped immediately.
 Do not stand or sit on the rear plastic covers of the Cross-Trainer.
 Do not stand on center tube of the Cross-Trainer.

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 The individual human power required to perform an exercise may be different than the mechanical power

displayed on the Cross-Trainer and FlexStrider.
 Use caution when mounting or dismounting the Cross-Trainer and FlexStrider. Before mounting, use the moving

arms to bring the pedal nearest to you to the lowest position. Use the stationary handlebars whenever additional

stability is required. While exercising, hold onto the moving arms.
 Never face backward while using the Cross-Trainer or FlexStrider.

LIFECYCLE EXERCISE BIKES

 WARNING: Allow a distance of 16 in. (41 cm) between the widest part of the bike and other

objects on either side. Provide at least 3 ft. (0.9 m) between the front or rear of the Life Fitness bike to any other

objects and 2 ft. (0.6 m) in the direction the equipment is accessed from.
 Do not stand or sit on plastic shrouds.
 Use caution when mounting or dismounting the Lifecycle Exercise Bike. Use the stationary handlebar whenever

additional stability is required.

POWERMILL CLIMBER

 WARNING: Allow at least 3 ft. (1 m) of clearance behind the Life Fitness PowerMill Climber

and 1 ft. ( 0.3 m ) on each side.

 Handrails may be held to enhance stability as needed, but are not for continuous use.

 The product should never be left unattended when plugged in. Disconnect from the electrical outlet when not in

use, and before putting on or taking off parts. To disconnect, turn power OFF at the ON/OFF switch, then remove

plug from electrical outlet.
 Never walk or jog backwards on the PowerMill Climber.

 Unlike bikes, cross-trainers, or the traditional paddle stairclimbers, this is a motorized product. This motorized

product causes stair steps to descend at variable rates and therefore operates on different planes simultaneously.

While operating the product during a typical workout, the user is forced to fully concentrate on coordinating his or

her efforts on the moving stairs. Therefore, the user cannot see if anyone or any thing approaches from the rear.

For these reasons this unit is designed for use only in a controlled setting. The PowerMill Climber is not

designed for use in the home and should not be used in an environment where children or animals might

have access.

 When it is necessary to immobilize the product, set the display to read SELECT WORKOUT. (Press the PAUSE /

STOP key twice if not already there.) Hold down the LEVEL DOWN arrow key and press the PAUSE / STOP key.

The product now displays “IMMOBILIZED”. The product can’t be operated in this state. The motor is disabled. The

product will remain in this state across resets, power cycles, etc. To restore normal operation, repeat the same

key sequence: hold down the LEVEL DOWN arrow key and press the PAUSE / STOP key. The product will dis-

play “SELECT WORKOUT”.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR

FUTURE REFERENCE.

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CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ
IMPORTANTES

Lire toutes les instructions avant d’utiliser les appareils Life Fitness.

TOUS LES APPAREILS

MISE EN GARDE: Tout changement et toute modifi cation de ce matériel peut annuler

la garantie du produit.

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

Fitness avant lenettoyage ou toute mesure d’entretien.

 AVERTISSEMENT:Pour réduire les risques de brûlures, d’incendies, de

décharges électriques ou de blessures, chaque appareil doit absolument être branché sur une prise électrique

correctement mise à la terre.

 AVERTISSEMENT:Des systèmes de surveillance de fréquence cardiaque

peuvent être inexacts. Trop d’exercices peuvent entraîner des blessures sérieuses, voire mortelles. En cas de

sensation d’évanouissement, arrêter immédiatement l’entraînement.
 Ne jamais faire fonctionner un produit Life Fitness dont la fi che ou le cordon d’alimentation est endommagé, ni

aucun appareil qui serait tombé ou aurait été endommagé ou même partiellement plongé dans l’eau. Appeler le

service clientèle de Life Fitness.
 Placer ce produit de manière à ce que l’utilisateur puisse accéder à la fi che du cordon d’alimentation. Assurez-

vous que le cordon d’alimentation n’est pas noué ou tordu et qu’il n’est pas coincé sous un autre appareil ou sous

tout autre objet.

 Si le cordon d’alimentation électrique est endommagé, il doit être remplacé par le fabricant, par un réparateur

agréé ou par une personne qualifi ée afi n d’éviter tout danger.
 Les instructions de la console doivent toujours être suivies pour obtenir un fonctionnement correct.
 Cet appareil n’est pas prévu pour être utilisé par des personnes (y compris les enfants) dont les capacités phy-

siques, sensorielles ou mentales sont réduites, ou des personnes dénuées d’expérience ou de connaissance,

sauf si elles ont pu bénéfi cier, par l’intermédiaire d’une personne responsable de leur sécurité, d’une surveillance

ou d’instructions préalables concernant l’utilisation de l’appareil.
 Ne pas utiliser ce produit à l’extérieur, près d’une piscine ou dans des endroits très humides.
 Ne jamais faire fonctionner d’appareil Life Fitness dont les orifi ces d’aération seraient bloqués. Les garder ex-

empts de peluches, de cheveux ou de toute obstruction.

• Ne jamais rien insérer dans les ouvertures de cet appareil. Si un objet tombe à l’intérieur de l’appareil, couper
l’alimentation électrique, débrancher le cordon de la prise et le récupérer avec précaution. S’il est impossible de
l’atteindre, communiquer avec le service à la clientèle de Life Fitness.

 Ne jamais placer aucun liquide directement sur l’appareil, sauf dans le plateau pour accessoires ou un support

prévu à cet effet. Il est recommandé d’utiliser des conteneurs munis de couvercles.

 Ne pas utiliser cet appareil pieds nus. Toujours porter des chaussures. Porter des chaussures avec des semelles

en caoutchouc ou fournissant une très bonne adhérence. Ne pas utiliser de chaussures à talons, à semelles en
cuir ou munies de crampons. S’assurer qu’aucun caillou n’est incrusté dans les semelles.

 Éloigner les vêtements lâches, les lacets et les serviettes des pièces en mouvement.
 Ne pas placer les mains sous l’appareil ou dans l’appareil, et ne pas le renverser sur le côté pendant le fonction-

nement.

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 Ne laisser personne déranger de quelque manière que ce soit l’utilisateur ou interférer avec l’équipement durant

un entraînement.

 Laisser les consoles ACL se « normaliser » pendant une heure quant à la température avant le branchement et

l’utilisation de l’appareil.

 Cet appareil ne doit être employé que pour l’usage auquel il est destiné, conformément aux directives du manuel.

Ne pas utiliser d’accessoires qui ne sont pas recommandés par le fabricant.

 Lisez tous les avertissements sur chaque produit avant de démarrer un exercice.
 Si les avertissements sont absents ou endommagés, veuillez contacter immédiatement Life Fitness afi n de les

faire remplacer. Les étiquettes d’avertissement sont livrées avec chaque produit et doivent être installées avant
leur utilisation. Life Fitness ne peut être tenu responsable lorsque des étiquettes d’avertissement sont absentes
ou endommagées.

 Réglementation en matière de santé et d’environnement : avertissement - Cet appareil contient des produits

chimiques considérés par l’État de Californie comme étant cancérigènes et causant des malformations
congénitales et d’autres troubles de l’appareil reproducteur. Pour plus d’informations sur la réglementation
européenne (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH) et sur le California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act
de 1986 (Proposition 65), consultez la page https://www.lftechsupport.com/web/guest/environmental-regulations­information.

TAPIS ROULANTS

 AVERTISSEMENT:Conserver une zone de 2 m (6.5 ft.) sur 0,9 m (3 ft.) libre

de toute obstruction derrière le tapis roulant Life Fitness, y compris aucun mur, meuble ou autre appareil.

 AVERTISSEMENT:S’assurer que la dragonne d’arrêt d’urgence est attachée

à l’utilisateur et fi xée adéquatement au tapis roulant avant de commercer un exercice.

 AVERTISSEMENT:Le réglage de centrage de la courroie doit être effectué si

la courroie ne se trouve pas entre les repères indiquant les positions latérales maximum permises. Reportez-vous

aux Instructions de Montage Tapis de Course 95T.

 MISE EN GARDE:Risque de blessures corporelles – Pour éviter de se blesser,

faire preuve d’extrême prudence lors de la montée ou descente de la courroie en mouvement. Lire les instructions
avant tout usage de l’appareil.

 Ne laissez jamais l’appareil sans surveillance lorsqu’il est branché. Débranchez-le systématiquement après son

utilisation, et avant l’ajout et le retrait de pièces. Pour débrancher, mettre l’appareil hors tension au niveau de

l’interrupteur d’alimentation, puis retirer la fi che de la prise électrique.

 Tenir le cordon d’alimentation à l’écart de toute surface chauffée. Ne pas tirer l’appareil par le cordon

d’alimentation; ne pas utiliser le cordon comme poignée. Ne pas faire passer le cordon sur le sol, sous le tapis
roulant, ni le long de l’appareil. Reportez-vous aux Instructions de Montage T
tion adéquate du cordon d’alimentation.

 Les rampes latérales peuvent servir à rétablir son équilibre, mais ne sont pas destinées à un usage continu.
 Ne jamais monter sur le tapis roulant et ne jamais en descendre pendant qu’il tourne. Utiliser les rampes latérale-

safi n de ne pas perdre l’équilibre. En cas d’urgence, par exemple, en cas de trébuchement ou de faux pas, saisir
les rampes latérales et placer les pieds sur les plates-formes latérales.

 Ne jamais marcher ni courir à reculons sur le tapis roulant.
 Ne pas utiliser ce produit dans des salles où des vaporisateurs aérosols sont employés ou bien où de l’oxygène

est administré. Ces substances créent des risques de combustion et d’explosion.

 Le système entraîne l’immobilisation du tapis de course lorsqu’une séquence de touches prédéfi nie dure a été

activée. Cette séquence est actuellement défi
vitesse touche fl èche bas sur le pavé de la zone activité. Pour éviter la fausse activation/désactivation de la fonc-

tionnalité Immobilized, cette séquence doit se faire dans une période de 5-10 secondes.

 Conformément à la directive Machines 2006/42/EC de l’Union européenne, à vide, cet équipement fonctionne à

des niveaux de pression acoustique inférieurs à 70 dB(A) à une vitesse de fonctionnement moyenne de 12 km/h.
Les émissions sonores sont plus importantes lorsque l’appareil est chargé.

nie comme 3 ARRÊTER presses clés suivies de 3 presses clés de

apis de Course 95T pour la disposi-

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CROSS-TRAINERS & FLEXSTRIDER

 AVERTISSEMENT : Veillez à laisser un espace d’au moins 30 cm (1 pied) à

l’avant du Life Fitness Cross-Trainer et d’au moins 60 cm (2 pieds) sur les côtés.

 AVERTISSEMENT : Le Cross-Trainer ne fonctionne pas « en roue libre »

et ne peut donc pas être arrêté instantanément. Ne vous tenez pas debout ou assis sur les caches en plastique
situés à l’arrière.

 Ne pas rester debout ou s’asseoir sur les couvercles arrière en plastique du Cross-Trainer.
 Ne pas rester debout sur le tube central.
 La puissance nécessaire à chaque utilisateur pour effectuer un exercice peut différer de la puissance mécanique

affi chée sur le Cross-Trainer.

VÉLOS LIFECYCLE

®

 AVERTISSEMENT : Laisser une distance de 41 cm (16 in.) entre la partie

la plus large du vélo et les autres objets de chaque côté. Établir une distance d’au moins 0,9 m (3 ft.) entre l’avant
ou l’arrière du vélo de LIFE FITNESS et d’autres objets.

 Ne pas se tenir debout ou s’asseoir sur les protections en plastique.
 Procédez avec précaution lors du montage ou du démontage de la machine. Utilisez la barre fi xe pour renforce

votre stabilité.

POWERMILL™ CLIMBER

 AVERTISSEMENT : Gardez une distance d’au moins 1 m (3 ft.) libre de

toute obstruction derrière le PowerMill Climber, y compris aucun mur, meuble ou autre appareil, et de 0.3 m (1 ft.)
de chaque côté du PowerMill Climber.

 Les rampes latérales peuvent servir à rétablir son équilibre, mais ne sont pas destinées à un usage continu.
 Ne laissez jamais l’appareil sans surveillance lorsqu’il est branché. Débranchez-le systématiquement après son

utilisation, et avant l’ajout et le retrait de pièces. Pour débrancher, mettre l’appareil hors tension au niveau de
l’interrupteur d’alimentation, puis retirer la fi che de la prise électrique.

 Ne jamais marcher ni courir à reculons sur le PowerMill Climber.
 À la différence des vélos, cross-trainers et steppers traditionnels à pédale, il s’agit d’un appareil motorisé. Cet

appareil motorisé permet de faire descendre les marches d’escalier à des vitesses variables et opère donc à
différents niveaux simultanément. Au cours d’un entraînement classique sur cet appareil, l’utilisateur doit se
concentrer afi n de coordonner ses efforts sur les escaliers en mouvement. Il n’a donc pas la possibilité de voir si
quelqu’un ou quelque chose s’approche par l’arrière. Cette unité est dès lors uniquement conçue pour être utili­sée dans un environnement contrôlé. Le PowerMill Climber n’est pas conçu pour être utilisé à domicile et ne doit
en aucun cas être utilisé dans un environnement auquel les enfants ou animaux ont accès.

 Si vous devez immobiliser l’appareil, réglez l’affi chage sur SÉLECTIONNER EXERCICE. (Pour ce faire, appuyez

deux fois sur la touche PAUSE / STOP.) Maintenez la touche NIVEAU VERS LE BAS enfoncée et appuyez sur la
touche PAUSE / STOP. L’appareil affi che désormais le message « IMMOBILISÉ ». En mode Immobilisé, l’appareil
ne peut être utilisé. Le moteur est désactivé. L’appareil restera immobilisé, même s’il est réinitialisé, mis hors ten­sion, puis à nouveau sous tension, etc. Le mode de fonctionnement normal ne peut être rétabli qu’au moyen de
la même séquence de touches : maintenez la touche NIVEAU VERS LE BAS enfoncée et appuyez sur la touche
PAUSE / STOP. L’appareil affi che désormais « SÉLECTIONNER EXERCICE ».

CONSERVER CES INSTRUCTIONS

POUR TOUT USAGE ULTÉRIEUR.

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ELEVATION SERIES DISCOVER MANUAL ICONS

The Elevation Series Discover Manual covers information for multiple cardio products. To help differentiate we use the
following icons.

TREADMILL-ONLY FEATURE

CROSS-TRAINER-ONLY FEATURE

BIKE-ONLY FEATURE

POWERMILL-ONLY FEATURE

FLEXSTRIDER-ONLY FEATURE

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DISCOVER SE CONSOLE OVERVIEW

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4

c d

e

j

1. Touch Screen Display

 Use to select, set up, monitor and save workouts.
 Access Smartphone, TV, and Apps.

 If connected, access the internet and entertainment

options.

2. Options Panel

Connections for the following external storage / media

devices:
a. USB

b. Headphones
c. Android mobile devices with micro-USB connector
Note: This feature only applies to consoles shipped

with integrated cables standard.

d. Apple devices including iPads with 30-pin connector
Note: This feature only applies to consoles shipped

with integrated cables standard.

3. Optional RFID (Radio Frequency Identifi cation)

Fitness facility owners can order this option for their
users allowing them to swipe their facility identifi cation
card on the console. The console’s hardware is
compatible with the two main frequencies (125kHz and

13.56Mhz) used for RFID cards.

4. Reading Rack / iPad Holder
Place traditional reading material as well as mobile

devices and tablets in this built-in holder.

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ba

g

h

i

2

f

5

5. Activity Zone

This external device places the most frequently used
controls at a user’s fi ngertips:

e. Incline
Press these keys to increase or decrease the incline of

the treadmill.

f. Speed

Press these keys to increase or decrease the speed of

the striding belt.

g. Stop

Press to stop the striding belt.

h. Go

Press to automatically begin a Manual Goals Workout.

i. Walk, Jog, Run

Press to immediately change the belt speed to preset

Walk, Jog, Run values.

j. Emergency Stop Magnet

This magnet serves as a safety feature by stopping

the belt should the user stumble or fall.

 Before starting a workout, attach the clip, located

on the cord of the magnet, to a piece of clothing.

 To stop the striding belt on the treadmill, pull the

cord, removing the magnet from the console.

 Replace the magnet to reset the system.

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DISCOVER SE CONSOLE TOUCH SCREEN DISPLAY

The intuitive LCD touch screen on the Discover SE Console allows users to:

 Select, set up, monitor, and save workouts.
 Access Smartphone, TV, and Apps.

 If connected, access the internet and entertainment options.
 Connect mobile devices and USB.

Touch Screen Display Attract Mode Overview

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7

1

1. Language

Press to display Language Selection Screen.

2. Go

Press to begin a Manual Goals Workout.

3. Identify

Press to log on the LFconnect website or other
compatible fi tness

4. Screen Jump Buttons
Press to jump to the following screens:

 Home (if enabled)

Note: Home Screen is shown in above graphic.

 Workouts
 Courses
 USB (visible if USB device is detected)
 TV (visible if coax cable or IPTV ethernet connection

is detected)

 Videos (visible if Gateway is detected)
 Mobile
 Internet (visible if connection is detected)
 Apps

5. Scroll Indicator
Yellow line represents viewable subset of available

content.

network.

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2 3

8

4

10

6. Swipe

 Swipe screen vertically to scroll through available

content.

 Swipe screen horizontally to jump to next available

screen.

7. Feature On Indicator
A green circle, in the upper right hand corner of the Mobile

Screen Jump Button indicates connection.

8. Current Screen Indicator
A frame surrounding a Screen Jump Button represents

the current active screen. (Home Screen is shown in
above graphic).

9. Hybrid Mode
Users can signifi cantly reduce the amount of electricity

required to power the equipment by exercising at a high
enough speed and level. The Green Hybrid icon changes
states when the user is in Hybrid mode.

See www.lifefi tness.com/green for more information.

10. Heart Rate Readout

Displays current heart rate when grasping heart rate

sensors.

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Touch Screen Display Workout Mode Overview

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1

3

7

8

4 5

6

1. Incline

 Press “+” to increase incline by 0.5% intervals.
 Press “-” to decrease incline by 0.5% intervals

Level

 Press “+” to increase level by 1.
 Press “-” to decrease level by 1.

2. Active Media Data

 Use arrows to skip to the next / previous track.
 Play / Pause active media.

3. Active Media Audio Controls

 Press “-” to decrease volume of active media.
 Press middle icon to mute / unmute all media

audio.

 Press “+” to increase volume of active media.

4. Cool Down
Press during workout to begin a cool down period.

5. Stop / Pause

 Press to pause a workout (60 seconds is default).
 Choose End Workout or Resume Workout.

Note

(International Platinum Club Series Products Only):

Treadmill will go into Energy Saving Mode after 5 minutes
of inactivity. To wake up the console, step on the tread­mill belt. The treadmill will automatically wake up and the
console will light up. Waking up the treadmill takes approxi­mately 50 seconds after stepping onto the belt.

6. Walk / Jog / Run
Press Speed display to enable and workout at the

following preset speeds: Walk (2.0 mph / 3.2 kph),
Jog (4.0 mph / 6.4 kph), or Run (6.0 mph / 9.7 kph).
Note: Users can also set custom values for each.

Speed Interval

Choose low, medium or high speeds for uninterrupted
interval workouts.

7. View Workout Data
Press to hide / show Workout Data.

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8. Selected Workout Profi le View

(400 Meters Track Profi le View is shown above).

Touch Screen Display Workout Mode Overview (continued)

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10

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9. Speed

 Press “+” to increase speed by 0.1 mph intervals.
 Press “-” to decrease speed by 0.1 mph intervals.

SPM

 Press “+” to increase SPM by 1.
 Press “-” to decrease SPM by 1.

RPM
Displays speed in RPM or MPH.

10. Toggle
Press to toggle between Standard and Full screen

sizes. Note: This feature is only available in Workout

Mode.

11. Workout Data

Press down arrows to select specifi c data display

options.

12. Workout Profi le Views

Press corresponding icon to display different Workout

Profi le Views including: 400 Meters Track, 5K Trail,
Mountain, Zoom, Classic, FitPower™, & Endless
Staircase.

Note: Not all views are available on every product.

13. Workout Profi le View Information

Information based on selected Workout Profi le View
and Workout Goal.

14. Enter Weight Here for Accurate Calories

Press to enter weight for accurate calorie data display.

Note: If weight is not entered, 165 lbs. (75 kg) will be

used to calculate calories.

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LANGUAGE SELECTION SCREEN

1

2

1. Language Options

Users can select a language to use during a workout. Options are listed below:



English



Japanese



Portuguese



Korean



Hungarian

After a selection is made, the language is saved and the Language Selection Screen is closed.

2. Exit the Language Selection Screen without saving a selection.



English UK



Dutch



Italian



Turkish



Arabic



Spanish



Simplifi ed
Chinese



French



Polish



Catalan



German



Traditional
Chinese



Russian



Finnish



Basque

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GO SELECTION SCREEN

5

Press GO to begin a workout immediately without setup or selecting a goal.

 A workout countdown “3, 2, 1” screen appears.

 Users can make adjustments to the workout after starting a workout.

 A GO workout begins at a speed of 0.5 mph / 0.8 kph and an incline of 0.0%.

 A GO workout begins at Level 6.

 A GO workout begins at 20 Steps Per Minute (SPM).

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IDENTIFY - LFCONNECT

1

3

6

d

5

a

b

c

4

e

Sign in as a registered LFconnect website user or create a LFconnect ID and password.

2

1. User ID
Input LFconnect User ID. (Input defaults to numeric
only input)

2. Numeric Keypad
Use numeric keypad to input numeric User ID and

Passcode

3. User Password

Input LFconnect passcode. (Input defaults to numeric
only input)

4. L ogin
Press to login.

5. New to LFconnect?
Press the question mark icon to learn about the

benefi ts of LFconnect.

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6. Sign Up

Press to create a free LFconnect account.
a. Input email address, User ID, and password.
b. Create a numeric user ID and four-digit passcode

for quick access.
c. Create a password, re-enter password, and

accept Terms of Service.
d. Go back to LFconnect home screen.
e. Submit information.

WORKOUTS SELECTION SCREEN

1

Browse and select a workout from the Workouts Selection Screen.

1. All Workouts
Press to select a workout from the following categories:

Classic

 Manual Goals

Healthy Heart

 Moderate Burn

2 3

Performance

 2-Speed Interval
 Hill
 Random
 Rolling Hills

 Cross-T rain Aerobics
 Cross-Train Reverse

2. My Workouts
Press to view and select a saved workout.

3. Evaluate
Press to select from the following workouts:

 Life Fitness Fit Test
 Navy Physical Readiness Test

(not available on FlexStrider or PowerMill)

 Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT)

 WFI Submax Protocol

 Vigorous Burn
 Fixed T ime Interval
 Variable Time Interval

 Army Physical Fitness Test
 Marines Physical Fitness Test
 Air Force Fitness Test
 Physical Effi ciency Battery
 FAMS

 Starter Interval (not available

on Treadmill or PowerMill)

 3 -Speed Interval

 5K

 10K

 Watts

 METs

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WORKOUT DESCRIPTIONS

Classic Workouts

• Manual Goals is a constant effort workout in which the
user can change incline level or speed at any time.

• Hill is an interval training workout. Intervals are
periods of intense aerobic exercise separated by
regular periods of lower-intensity exercise. The overall
duration of the workout determines the length of each
interval.

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

• Rolling Hills is a rolling hill workout with low intensity
levels.

Healthy Heart Workouts (Heart Rate Zone Training®)

• Moderate Burn is a low-intensity cardio workout. The
program adjusts the intensity level through changing
the incline (elevation), based on the actual heart rate,
to maintain the rate at 65% of the theoretical maximum.

• Fixed Time Interval takes the user through three dif­ferent hills based on targeting three different heart rate
goals.

• Cross-Train Aerobics simulates the
experience of working with a personal
trainer. There are prompts to emphasize
pushing, pulling, total body, lower body,
speed changes, and forward / reverse motion.

• Cross-Train Reverse continuously
alternates 5 minutes of forward motion
with 2 minutes of reverse motion.

• Vigorous Burn is a higher-intensity workout for more
fi t users, maximizing cardiovascular benefi ts and total
calories burned. The program adjusts the intensity
level, based on the actual heart rate, to maintain the
rate at 80% of the theoretical maximum.

• Variable Time Interval alternates between a hill and a
valley based on the target heart rate.

Research shows that maintaining a specifi c 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 identifi es an exerciser’s ideal heart rate range, or zone, for burning fat or increasing cardiovas-
cular fi tness. The zone is a percentage of the theoretical maximum (HRmax), and its value depends on the workout. The
maximal heart rate formula is defi ned by the American College of Sports Medicine’s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and
Prescription, 8th Edition, 2010. HRmax equals to 206.9 minus the total of 0.67 multiplied by a person’s age.

HR Max = 206.9 - (0.67 * age)

Theoretical Maximum Heart Rates and Target Heart Rates

Reference the chart below for Theoretical Maximum Heart Rates and Target Heart Rates.

Theoretical

Age

10 200 130 160
20 194 126 155
30 187 121 149
40 180 117 144
50 173 113 139
60 167 108 133
70 160 104 128
80 153 100 123
90 147 95 117
99 141 91 112

Maximum

Heart Rate

65%

(Moderate

Burn)

80%

(Vigorous

Burn)

Note: Consulting a fi tness trainer is recommended for defi ning specifi c fi tness goals and designing a workout program.

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Wear the optional Polar

®

telemetry heart rate chest strap, or grip the LifepulseTM sensors, to enable the on-board com­puter to monitor the heart rate during a workout. The computer automatically adjusts the incline level to maintain the target
heart rate based on the actual heart rate.

The Optional Polar® Telemetry Heart Rate Chest Strap

The Polar telemetry heart rate monitoring system transfers heart rate signals to the console when electrodes are pressed
against the skin. These electrodes are attached to a Polar telemetry heart rate chest strap that the user wears during the
workout. The Polar telemetry heart rate chest strap is optional. Contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services to order.

See the diagram to the right of this paragraph for correct positioning of the
Polar telemetry heart rate chest 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 Polar telemetry heart rate chest strap as
high under the chest muscles as possible. The strap should be snug, but
comfortable enough to allow for normal breathing.

A A

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 Polar telemetry heart rate chest strap elec­trodes, grasp the center of the strap, pull it away from the chest to expose the two electrodes, and re-moisten them.

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

Note: During the setup of a heart rate zone training workout, the user will be required to enter a start-up speed. If a Polar

telemetry heart rate chest strap is not detected, the maximum allowable speed is 4.5 mph / 7.2 kph. If a Polar telemetry
heart rate chest strap is detected, users can workout at the maximum allowed speed set in Manager’s Confi guration.

The LifepulseTM System

The patented Lifepulse system sensors (B) are the built-in heart rate monitoring system on this product. For the most
accurate reading possible, during a workout:

 Grasp the sensors fi rmly.
 Hold each sensors at the midpoint.
 Keep hands steady and in place.

The console displays the heart rate within 10 to 40 seconds after the
user grasps the sensors. The following factors may affect a Lifepulse
reading:

 incorrect hand placement on the sensors,

B

B

Treadmill

 upper body activity, lotion or dirt on hands, and
 excessive or insuffi cient pressure used when gripping the sensors.

Note: Do not attempt to grasp the sensors on a treadmill at speeds above 4.5 mph or 7.2 kph. For these speeds,
the use of a Polar telemetry heart rate chest strap is recommended.

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WORKOUT DESCRIPTIONS

Performance Workouts

 2-Speed Interval enables the user to

toggle between single user-defi ned
jog and run speeds.

 3-Speed Interval enables the user to

choose low, medium or high speeds for
uninterrupted interval workouts.

 Starter Interval is a series of increasingly steeper

hills, alternating with valleys, or stints of recovery.

Note: Not available on Treadmill or PowerMill.

 W

equal to a certain number of Watts / METs.

 5K is a distance-goal workout that simulates

an actual terrain with varying incline levels.
It is designed to assist runners in training for
a 5-kilometer

 10K is a distance-goal workout that

simulates an actual terrain with varying
incline levels. It is designed to assist runners in
training for a 10-kilometer, or 6.2-mile, race.

Evaluate Workouts

atts / METs targets a rate of effort

, or 3.1-mile, race.

 Life Fitness Fit Test estimates cardiovascular fi t-

ness and can be used to monitor improvements in
endurance every 4 - 6 weeks. (See following page

for details on set up and results ratings).

 U.S. Navy Physical Readiness Test (PRT) is

a 5-minute distance goal test based on the time
needed to complete the required distance and is
used by the U.S. Navy and Naval academies to
measure aerobic capacity. Note: Not available on

FlexStrider or PowerMill.

 Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) is used

to predict the ability to perform basic fi re
fi ghting tasks developed by the International

Association of Fire Fighters. The test starts
out with a 20-second warm up period at a
set stepping rate of 50 steps per minute followed
by the 3-minute test at a set stepping rate of 60
steps per minute.

 U.S.

Air Force Fitness Test (PRT) is a

physical performance test used to assess
muscular endurance and cardiorespiratory
fi tness.

 U.S. Marines Physical Fitness Test (PFT)

is a physical performance test used to
assess muscular endurance and cardiorespi­ratory fi tness.

 Physical Effi ciency Battery (PEB) is used

by U.S. Federal Law Enforcement, U.S. Fed­eral Bureau of Investigation, and other fed­eral organizations for the hiring and maintenance of
federal jobs.

 WFI Submax Protocol is a graded submax

assessment used to predict a fi re fi ghter’s
aerobic capacity. This test automatically
increases speed and incline until a target
heart rate is reached. This assessment
replaces the Gerkin assessment. Once the target
heart rate has been exceeded for 15 seconds, the
program goes into a cool down for 3 minutes at 3
mph at a 0% grade.

 FAMS is a 12-minute cycle test. This test is

a 1.5 mile run alternative.

 U.S. Army Physical Fitness Test (PFT) is

a 5-minute physical performance test used
to assess muscular endurance and cardiore­spiratory fi tness.

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WORKOUT DESCRIPTIONS - LIFE FITNESS FIT TEST

 The Life Fitness Fit Test estimates cardiovascular activity and can be used to monitor improvements in

endurance every 4 - 6 weeks.

 The Fit Test is considered to be a submax VO2 (volume or oxygen) test and gauges how well the heart supplies

oxygenated blood to the exercising muscles and how effi ciently those muscles receive oxygen from the blood.
 Physicians and exercise physiologists generally regard this test as a good measure of aerobic capacity.

 W

orkout duration is 5 minutes total.

 Take the Fit Test under similar circumstances each time. For the most accurate Fit Test results, you should per-

form the Fit Test on three consecutive days and average the three scores.
 To receive a proper Fit Test score, the work done must be within a training heart rate zone that is 60% to 85% of

the theoretical maximum heart rate (HRmax).

The user must grasp the hand sensors when prompted, or wear a Polar telemetry heart rate chest strap as the test score
calculation is based on a heart rate reading.

Note: The workout will be terminated if a heart rate is not detected after 2.5 minutes.

Your heart rate is dependent on many factors, including:

 amount of sleep the previous night (at least 7 hours is recommended)
 time of day
 time you last ate (2 - 4 hours after the last meal is recommended)
 time since you last drank a liquid containing caffeine or alcohol, or smoked a cigarette (at least 4 hours is recom-

mended)

 time since you last exercised (at least 6 hours is recommended)

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

Inactive Active Very Active

Treadmill 2 - 3 mph (3.2 - 4.8 kph) 3 - 4 mph (4.8 - 6.4 kph) 3.5 - 4.5 mph (5.6 - 7.2 kph)

Cross-Trainer

:

Lifecycle Exercise Bikes
PowerMill Climber L1 - L4 L3 - L7 L6 - L11

FlexStrider L6 - L10 L8 - L10 L10 - L14

L 2-4 men

L 1-2 women

L 4-6 men

L 2-4 women

L 3-10 men

L 2-5 women

L 5-10 men

L 3-7 women

L 7-15 men

L 3-10 women

L 8-14 men

L 6-10 women

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