Schwinn Windjammer Owner's Manual
FEATURES
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Removable Seat
Anatomically designed seat provides maximum
comfort and lower back support. Seat is easily
removed for wheelchair accessibility, as well as
for an alternative standing position workout
Patented Fanwheel Technology
Compact Evolution®fanwheel provides
smooth resistance and controlled
air-cooling
Serial Number
Located on underside of right foot pad
Adjustable Seat
Fast and easy seat position adjustments - seat
height and fore/aft - accommodate users of
all sizes
Transport Wheels
Make it simple to move the bike across any
flat surface
Steel Construction
Institutional-quality, steel construction stands
up to the most intense workout environments
On-Board Computer
Provides immediate feedback regarding your
fitness progress - Easy to read LCD displays
time, distance, watts, calories, RPMs and
workload level. Pre-programmed workouts are
also included
Fully Adjustable Crank Arms
Multi-position arms provide adjustable length
for a good fit and your choice of simultaneous
or independent arm action for exercise variety
These products are intended for commercial or residential use.
Operation ........................................................................................................4
How to use the Airdyne Windjammer Upper Body Exerciser ........4
How to use the Airdyne Windjammer computer .............................6
Maintenance...................................................................................................8
Moving your Airdyne Windjammer Upper Body Exerciser..............8
Installing new computer batteries......................................................8
Maintenance.............................................................................................8
Guidelines – General Fitness and Exercise
by Edmund R. Burke, Ph.D.........................................................................9
Getting the most out of your home fitness program.....................9
The Stanford home exercise study......................................................9
Home fitness planning worksheet .....................................................10
Balance fitness........................................................................................11
Muscular strength..................................................................................12
Cardiovascular strength .......................................................................12
Training effect .........................................................................................12
Flexibility..................................................................................................13
Exercise and body composition..........................................................13
A balanced workout...............................................................................14
Warm up...................................................................................................14
Aerobic/strength exercise...................................................................14
Cool down ...............................................................................................15
How to determine your maximum heart rate .................................15
Target heart rate training zones.........................................................15
Beating the dropout odds: Jump start your fitness program......16
Summary of Surgeon's General Report on
physical activity and health..................................................................16
Make exercise a habit............................................................................17
It's never too late for fitness...............................................................18
Suggested readings...............................................................................18
Schwinn Cycling & Fitness Inc. Limited Warranty ...........................19
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Thank you for making the Schwinn Airdyne®Windjammer
™
upper body exerciser a part of your exercise and fitness
activities. For years to come, you’ll be able to rely on Schwinn
craftsmanship and durability as you pursue your personal
fitness goals.
The Windjammer upper body exerciser should enable you to
shape and monitor your workouts to:
▲ Increase your energy level
▲ Increase cardiovascular and aerobic fitness
▲ Increase upper body muscle strength
▼ Decrease your overall percentage of body fat
Whether you are just getting started in an exercise program or
are already in good shape, the Windjammer upper body
exerciser is designed to be an efficient, easy and fun way to
achieve an enhanced level of fitness. You can exercise your way
to a slimmer and healthier body. The on-board digital computer
enables you to accurately monitor your progress by tracking
time, distance, watts, calories, RPMs and workload level.
This Owner’s Manual contains all the information you need to
operate and enjoy your Airdyne Windjammer upper body
exerciser. Also included are general fitness guidelines. Please
read this Owner’s Manual in its entirety before getting onto the
Windjammer exerciser and working out. So let’s get started.
Take your time and have fun!
INTRODUCTION
CONGRATULATIONS!
FITNESS SAFEGUARDS
Before starting any exercise program, consult with your physician or health professional. He
or she can help establish the exercise frequency, intensity (target heart rate zone) and time
appropriate for your particular age and condition. If you have any pain or tightness in your
chest, an irregular heartbeat, shortness of breath, feel faint or have any discomfort while
you exercise, STOP! Consult your physician before continuing.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
■ Seat adjustment
Proper seat adjustment ensures maximum exercise efficiency and
comfort, while reducing the risk of injury.
1. Place one crank arm in the forward position. Your arm should
be slightly bent at the elbow (Fig. 1).
2. If your arm is too straight or you cannot reach
the crank handle, you will need to move the seat
forward. If your arm is bent too much, you will
need to move the seat backward.
3. To move the seat, sit and depress the foot
pedal locking pin at the base of the seat.
4. Slide the seat forward or backward to the
desired position. When the seat is in the desired
position, release the foot pedal, repositioning the
locking pin in the desired, pre-set hole.
5. The height of the seat is also adjustable.
Standing, fully elevate the seat by pulling up
on the adjustment lever located underneath
the seat.
6. Then, sitting in the seat, pull up again on the
lever until the seat lowers itself to the desired
position.
7. Try several seat locations to find the most
comfortable position.
■ Crank arm adjustment
The crank arms are adjustable to provide for
comfort, range of motion and exercise variety.
To adjust crank arm length, turn the locking pin
counter-clockwise and pull out (Fig. 2). Slide the
crank arm to the desired length and reposition
the locking pin in a pre-set hole. To change the
crank arms for simultaneous arm motion, repeat
this procedure, sliding the arm completely out
and sliding it back in the opposite position,
parallel with the other crank arm.
■ Standard Workout
Once you are in position and sitting comfortably,
place your feet on the foot rests and grasp crank
handles with palms forward. In the standard position, the crank handles will be in independent
positions (Fig. 1). Begin turning the crank arms at
an easy pace until you feel secure and comfortable. To increase the air resistance and workload,
increase your crank speed.
■ Alternative workouts
You can add variety to your workout by altering
the position of the crank arms by turning the
cranks in a backwards motion, or by doing the exercise standing
up. For a simultaneous arm motion, reposition one crank arm to
be parallel with the other and do the exercise with both arms
moving in a uniform motion (Fig. 3). To exercise in a standing
position, or for wheelchair access (Fig. 4 & 5), release the foot
pedal locking pin and move the seat backward and completely
off of the seat track.
■ Getting started
1. To activate the computer, begin by turning the hand cranks or
pressing any key.
2. Programming your current elevation into the computer
before beginning your workout will ensure a more accurate
work level. To set elevation, press the enter and race keys at the
same time. You will then be prompted to choose English or metric units. Press the (+) key to select feet and the (–) key to select
meters. Then press enter to set your selection. You will be
prompted to use the (+) and (–) keys to choose the correct elevation. Press the enter button to set your selection.
3. The resistance is factory pre-calibrated. You may recalibrate
the computer by pressing the enter and manual keys at the
same time. Then press the race key and turn the resistance
handle counter-clockwise until it stops (Fig. 6). Press enter
to calibrate.
4. Exercise resistance can be set at any time before or during a
program. To set, turn the resistance handle clockwise to
increase and counter-clockwise to decrease. The computer’s
resistance scale will display the current resistance level.
5. Beginning your workout, you will be prompted to select a
program mode (MANUAL, INTERVAL, PYRAMID OR RACE). Press
one of the four program buttons.
6. You can then set time using the (+) and (–) keys. Press enter to
set your selection. You will then be prompted to choose your
ability level, again using the (+) and (–) keys. Press enter to set
your selection and begin your workout.
OPERATION
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HOW TO USE THE AIRDYNE®WINDJAMMER
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UPPER BODY EXERCISER
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FITNESS SAFEGUARDS
Failure to follow any of these safeguards may result in injury or serious health problems.
• Do not place fingers or any other objects into moving parts of the exercise equipment
• Keep children and pets away from the Windjammer upper body exerciser. A child’s curiosity may result in injury. Do not allow children to use the Windjammer Exerciser. The
machine is designed and intended for adults, not children.
• To avoid entanglement and possible injury, do not expose hands or arms to the drive
mechanism.
• Do not release the crank handles on the Windjammer upper body exerciser until the crank
handles are at a complete STOP.
• Warn bystanders to keep a safe distance. Do not allow anyone to touch the exerciser while
it is in operation.
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