95Ri Recumbent Exercise Bike

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Before using this product, it is essential to read this ENTIRE operation manual and ALL installation instructions.

This will help in setting up the equipment quickly

and in instructing others on how to use it correctly and safely.

Avant toute utilisation de ce produit, il est indispensable de lire ce manuel d'utilisation dans son INT??GRALIT??, ainsi que TOUTES les instructions d'installations.

Ce manuel explique comment installer l'??quipement 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 environ- ment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the operation manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

Class S (Studio): Professional and / or commercial use.

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

MISE EN GARDE: Tout changement et toute modification de ce mat??riel peut annuler la garantie du produit.

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

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This Operation Manual describes the functions of the following products:

Life Fitness Lifecycle?? recumbent exercise bike:

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See Section 7, titled Specifications, in this manual for product-specific features.

Statement of Purpose: The Life Fitness Lifecycle recumbent exercise bike is a machine that simulates the movementsof riding a bicycle at various speeds and levels of resistance.

Health-related injuries may result from incorrect or excessive use of exercise equip- ment. Life Fitness STRONGLY recommends seeing a physician for a complete medical exam before undertaking an exercise program, particularly if the user has a family histo- ry 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 short- ness of breath, he or she must stop immediately.

Des probl??mes de sant?? peuvent ??tre caus??s par une utilisation incorrecte ou excessive de l'??quipement. Life Fitness conseille VIVEMENT de consulter un m??decin pour subir un examen m??dical complet avant de commencer tout programme d'exercice, et tout particuli??rement si l'utilisateur a des ant??c??dents familiaux d'hypertension ou de trou- bles cardiaques, ou s'il a plus de 45 ans, s'il fume, s'il a du cholest??rol, s'il est ob??se ou n'a pas fait d'exercice r??guli??rement depuis un an. Life Fitness recommande ??galement de consulter un professionnel du conditionnement physique pour savoir comment utilis- er correctement ce produit.

Si, pendant l'utilisation de l'appareil, l'utilisateur ressent un malaise, des vertiges, des douleurs ou des difficult??s ?? respirer, il doit s'arr??ter imm??diatement.

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1 GETTING STARTED

1.1IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY WARNING: The safety of the product can be maintained only if it is examined regularly for damage and wear. See Preventative Maintenance section for details.

???Use the Life Fitness Lifecycle recumbent bike only as directed in this manual.

???If a Lifecycle 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.

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

???Always follow the console instructions for proper operation.

???Supervise closely any children or disabled persons using the Lifecycle exercise bike.

???Do not use the Lifecycle exercise bike outdoors, near swimming pools, or in areas of high humidity.

???Never insert objects into any opening of the Lifecycle exercise bike. If an object should drop inside, carefully retrieve it while the unit is not in use. If the object cannot be reached, con- tact Life Fitness Customer Support Services.

???Never place containers filled with liquids directly on the unit, except in the accessory tray water bottle holder. Containers should be covered with lids.

???Wear shoes with rubber or high-traction soles. Do not use shoes with heels, leather soles, cleats, or spikes. Make sure no stones are embedded in the soles.

???Do not use the Lifecycle exercise bike with bare feet.

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

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

???Keep the area around the Lifecycle exercise bike clear of any obstructions, including walls and furniture. Provide at least three feet of clearance behind the unit.

???Use caution when stepping on or off of the Lifecycle exercise bike.

???Never face backward while using the Lifecycle exercise bike.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

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1POINT DE D??PART

1.1 CONSIGNES DE S??CURIT?? IMPORTANTES

CONSIGNE DE S??CURIT?? : pour un emploi s??r, le produit doit ??tre inspect?? r??guli??rement afin de s'assurer qu'il n'est pas us?? ni endommag??. Consultez la section de Maintenance pr??ventive pour obtenir de plus amples informations.

???Si un v??lo d'exercice Life Cycle ne fonctionne pas correctement apr??s avoir subi une chute, des dommages ou une immersion m??me partielle dans l'eau, contactez le service d'assis- tance client??le de Life Fitness.

???Pour un fonctionnement correct, suivez toujours les instructions de la console.

???Une surveillance ??troite est n??cessaire en cas d'utilisation par des enfants, des personnes invalides ou handicap??es.

???N'utilisez pas ce produit ?? l'ext??rieur, pr??s d'une piscine ou dans endroits tr??s humides.

???Ne faites jamais fonctionner de produit Life Fitness dont les bouches d'a??ration seraient blo- qu??es. Maintenez-les exemptes de peluches, de cheveux ou de toute obstruction.

???N'ins??rez jamais d'objet dans les ouvertures de cet appareil. Si un objet tombe dedans, coupez l'alimentation ??lectrique, d??branchez le cordon de la prise et r??cup??rez-le avec pr??- caution. Si vous ne pouvez pas l'atteindre, consultez le service apr??s-vente de Life Fitness.

???Ne placez jamais de liquides d'aucune sorte directement sur l'appareil, sauf si vous disposez d'un support ou d'un plateau pour accessoires. Il est recommand?? d'utiliser des conteneurs munis d'un couvercle.

???Portez des chaussures avec semelles en caoutchouc ou antid??rapantes. N'utilisez pas de chaussures ?? talons, de semelles en cuir ou ?? crampons. Assurez-vous qu'aucun caillou ne s'est incrust?? dans les semelles.

???Maintenez les v??tements l??ches, les lacets et les serviettes ?? l'??cart des pi??ces en mouvement.

???N'utilisez pas cet appareil sans chaussures.

???Ne faites pas basculer l'appareil sur le c??t?? tandis qu'il fonctionne.

???Maintenez la zone autour du produit Life Fitness exempte d'obstructions, y compris de murs et de meubles. Veillez ?? laisser au moins 30 cm d'espace autour du Lifecycle exercise bike.

???Proc??dez avec pr??caution lors du montage ou du d??montage de la machine. Utilisez la barre fixe pour renforcer votre stabilit??. Pendant les exercices, saisissez les bras mobiles.

???N'utilisez jamais cet appareil en vous tournant vers l'arri??re.

CONSERVEZ CES INSTRUCTIONS POUR USAGE ULT??RIEUR.

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1.2SETUP

Read the entire Operation Manual before setting up the Lifecycle recumbent bike.

WHERE TO PLACE THE LIFECYCLE?? RECUMBENT EXERCISE BIKE

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

HOW TO STABILIZE THE LIFECYCLE RECUMBENT BIKE

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

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HOW TO ADJUST THE SEAT

A properly adjusted seat is extremely important in any bike-oriented exercise activity and the Lifecycle recumbent 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 irri- tate 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.

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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 p??dalage. Tout ajustage en cours de fonctionnement ou toute insertion incompl??te de la goupille de la selle pourrait nuire ?? l'exercice ou entra??ner des blessures.

HOW TO ADJUST THE PEDAL STRAPS

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

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

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

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STARTING UP THE BIKE CONSOLE

When a user begins pedaling on the Lifecycle recumbent bike, the unit???s Auto-Start feature powers up the console, causing the console display to light up and the MESSAGE CENTER to flash a prompt: ???SELECT WORKOUT OR PRESS QUICK START.??? If the user does not make a selection in 20 seconds, the console automatically starts a MANUAL workout. For information on setting up a workout, see Section 4.2, titled Using the Workouts. If the user stops pedaling for more than 15 seconds, the console shuts down.

Alternately, the user may begin pedaling at a predetermined rate and press the START key to power up the console.

USING THE POWER ASSIST OPTION

The Lifecycle recumbent bike???s optional Power Assist feature makes it possible for the console to be powered by an external electrical source, eliminating the need to pedal at a minimum speed to supply constant power to the console. With this option, users who wish to ride the bike for rehabilitative exercise may pedal at a rate below the minimum without losing console power.

Enabling the Power Assist option requires an optional kit. To order the kit, contact Life Fitness Customer Service. See section 6.5, titled How to Obtain Product Service, for more information.

The power connector is located in front of the rear stabilizer bar, in the shroud opening, on the underside of the bike.

FITNESS AND ENTERTAINMENT NETWORKING

Two interchangeable network ports allow the Lifecycle recumbent bike to be connected to a fit- ness entertainment system and/or a network, such as FitLinxx?? interactive fitness network.

???Fitness network: The network connection enables the console to upload user workout statistics to a fitness network database or to download remotely stored information, such a pre-set workout program. See Section 4.2, titled Using the Workouts, for information on logging onto a network.

???Entertainment: The network connection enables the console to power a third-party receiver for use with a service such as the Cardio Theater?? entertainment system or the BroadcastVisionTM entertainment system.

These ports are located on the back of the bike console and are enclosed by a removable cover. Any use of the ports for other than their intended purpose could void the product warranty.

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2 THE DISPLAY CONSOLE

2.1DISPLAY CONSOLE OVERVIEW

The computerized display console on the Lifecycle recumbent 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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2.2DISPLAY CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS

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

ASTART: Press this key to activate the console for programming a new workout. The activated console lights up and displays SELECT WORKOUT OR PRESS QUICK START. If no key is pressed for 15 seconds, the console shuts down again.

NOTE: The bike???s AutoStart feature also activates the console when the user steps on the pedals. See the topic titled Starting Up the Bike Console, which appears in Section 1.

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

CNUMERIC keypad: Use these keys to enter values, such as length of workout, weight, age, target heart rate, and intensity level. While a workout is in progress, numeric keys can be used to set new intensity levels or change the target heart rate in a FAT BURN, CARDIO, HEART RATE HILL, HEART RATE INTERVAL, and EXTREME HEART RATE workout. The ARROW keys have a similar function, except that they change workout parameters by single increments.

DARROW keys: A pair of UP and DOWN arrows is located on either side of the TIME/LEVEL WINDOW. Use either set of arrows, when setting up a workout, to change workout parame- ters displayed on the console, such as length of workout, weight, age, target heart rate, and intensity level. During a workout, pressing the arrows on the LEVEL side of display changes intensity levels. Pressing the arrows on the TIME side lengthens or decreases the workout duration.

EQUICK 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 or the NUMERIC keypad to change the intensity level or workout duration as desired.

FCLEAR: Press this key, when programming a workout, to clear incorrect data, such as weight or age, 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 for a new workout setup.

GFAT BURN: Press this key to select the FAT BURN program, which is a low-intensity work- out for burning fat.

HCARDIO: Press this key to select the CARDIO program, which is a higher intensity workout for more fit users, emphasizing cardiovascular benefits and maximum fat burning.

IRANDOM: Press this key to select the RANDOM program, which is a workout of constantly changing intensity levels that occur in no regular pattern or progression.

JMANUAL: Press this key to select the MANUAL program, in which the intensity level remains the same unless it is manually changed.

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KZONE TRAINING+: Press this key to select one of the workouts that target specific ranges, or zones, for maintaining a heart rate to achieve maximum exercise results. The following options may be accessed with this key:

LPERSONAL TRAINER: Press this key for additional workout options, including customized workouts designed by a fitness club trainer or staff member. See Section 5, titled Optional Settings for informa- tion on designing PERSONAL TRAINER custom workouts. The following workouts and goals may be accessed with this key:

MHILL PLUS: Press this key to select HILL PLUS workouts, in which intensity levels increase and decrease in set patterns. The following workouts may be accessed with this key:

???INTERVAL

NCOOL DOWN: Workout programs end automatically in a Cool Down mode, which lowers the intensity level. In this phase of a workout the body begins to remove lactic acid and other accumulated by-prod- ucts of exercise, which build up in muscles during a workout and contribute to muscle soreness. Press the COOL DOWN key at any desired point during a workout to go immediately into Cool Down mode.

The console automatically adjusts each workout???s Cool Down level according to the individual user???s performance.

OWORKOUT PROFILE window: This window displays shapes, made of columns of lights, that represent the levels of intensity in a workout-in-progress. The height of the column furthest to the left is propor- tional to the current level of the intensity.

During a FAT BURN, CARDIO, HEART RATE HILL, HEART RATE INTERVAL, or EXTREME HEART RATE workout, which requires the use of a Polar heart rate chest strap or the Lifepulse system sensors, the WORKOUT PROFILE window displays a flashing heart shape to request the user???s heart rate signal. If the console does not detect a signal, the MESSAGE CENTER displays the prompt, ???NEED HEART RATE - PLACE HANDS ON SENSORS OR USE TELEMETRY STRAP???. If the console does not receive the sig- nal within three minutes, the workout automatically is converted to a MANUAL program.

PMESSAGE 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:

??? Heart Rate: the detected heart rate if the user is wearing the Polar heart rate chest strap or grasp- ing the Lifepulse system sensors.

??? Distance: the total distance traveled.

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

??? Calories: the number of calories burned since beginning the workout.

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

???Calories per Hour: the rate of calories burned per hour.

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???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 Section 5, titled Optional Settings for information about enabling the MESSAGE CENTER to dis- play these additional settings.

QLEVEL/TIME WINDOW: This window displays the programmed intensity level and the time elapsed since the start of the program.

RBIKE MODE: Press this key to activate the Bike workout mode in which the rate of calories burned and the total distance travelled increase automatically as the user increases the pedaling speed.

SCONSTANT 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 Selecting a Workout Mode in Section 4.2, titled, the Using the Workouts.

2.3THE ACCESSORY TRAY

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 EXERCISE

3.1WHY HEART RATE ZONE TRAINING EXERCISE?

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

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

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

The Lifecycle recumbent bike features five exclusive workouts designed to take full advantage of the benefits of heart rate zone training exercise: FAT BURN, CARDIO, HEART RATE HILL, HEART RATE INTERVAL, and EXTREME HEART RATE. The Time in Zone Goal option, another feature of heart rate zone training, enhances these workouts by setting a certain duration within the target zone as a workout goal. For detailed information about the workouts, as well as the Time In Zone Goal option, see Section 4, titled The Workouts.

During one of these workouts, grasp the Lifepulse system sensors, or wear the Polar heart rate chest strap to enable the bike???s on-board computer to monitor the heart rate. The computer automat- ically adjusts the resistance level to maintain the target heart rate based on the actual heart rate. To change the target heart rate during a workout, switch between these programs, or simply enter a new target heart rate, using the NUMERIC keypad.

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3.2HEART RATE MONITORING

THE LIFEPULSETM DIGITAL HEART RATE MONITORING SYSTEM

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

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THE POLAR?? TELEMETRY HEART RATE MONITORING CHEST STRAP

The Lifecycle recumbent bike is equipped with Polar telemetry, a heart rate monitoring system in which electrodes, pressed against the skin, transfer heart rate signals to the bike console. These electrodes are attached to a chest strap that the user wears during the workout. The chest strap is optional. To order it, call Life Fitness Customer Support Services. See Section 6.5, titled How to Obtain Product Service.

See the diagram below for correct positioning of the strap. The electrodes (A), which are the two grooved surfaces on the underside of the strap, must remain wet to transmit accurately the elec- trical impulses of the heart back to the receiver. Moisten the electrodes. Then, secure the strap as high under the chest muscles as possible. The strap should be snug, but comfortable enough to allow for normal breathing.

The transmitter strap delivers an optimal heart rate reading when the electrodes are in direct contact with skin. However, it also functions properly through a thin layer of wet clothing.

If it becomes necessary to re-moisten the chest strap electrodes, grasp the center of the strap, pull it away from the chest to expose the two electrodes, and moisten them.

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4 THE WORKOUTS

4.1WORKOUT OVERVIEWS

This section lists the Lifecycle recumbent bike???s pre-programmed workouts. For more detailed infor- mation, see Section 4.2, titled Using the Workouts.

QUICK START is the fastest way to begin exercising, and it bypasses the steps involved in selecting a specific workout program. After the QUICK START key is pressed, a constant-level workout begins. The intensity level does not change automatically.

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

MANUAL is a workout in which the intensity level does not change automatically.

FAT BURN is a low-intensity workout for burning the body???s fat reserves. The user must wear

a Polar heart rate chest strap, or grasp the Lifepulse system sensors continuously. The workout pro- gram automaticaly 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 maxi- mum fat burning. The user must wear a Polar heart rate chest strap, or grasp the Lifepulse system sensors continuously. The workout program automatically adjusts the intensity level, based on the actual heart rate, to maintain the rate at 80 percent of the theoretical maximum.

The following three workouts are accessed by pressing the ZONE TRAINING+ key :

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 match- es the target heart rate. The valley always is defined as 85 percent of the target. The user must grasp the Lifepulse system sensors continuously or wear a Polar 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 system sensors continuously or wear a Polar 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 system sensors continuously or wear a Polar heart rate chest strap.

The following seven workouts are accessed by pressing the HILL PLUS key :

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

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 intensity levels.

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

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

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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 lev- els very quickly to simulate a typical speed-training workout.

The following workouts are accessed by pressing the PERSONAL TRAINER key : PERSONAL TRAINER WORKOUTS can be created by authorized personal. See Section 5.2, titled

About Personal Trainer Workouts.

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

MILITARY FITNESS TEST is similar to the FIT TEST workout, except that this program is based upon a specific predefined protocol. The available test is:

???AIR FORCE PHYSICAL READINESS TEST (PRT) - (U.S. MILITARY)

WATTS targets a rate of effort equal to a certain number of Watts. By default, this workout is turned off. For information on making it available, see Section 5, titled Optional Settings.

METs targets a rate of effort equal to a certain number of METs. By default, this workout is turned off. For information on making it available, see Section 5, titled Optional Settings.

AEROBICS TRAINER is a workout in which the MESSAGE CENTER prompts the user to switch continu- ously between a high and low pedaling speeds. The speed intervals alternate in a pattern that promotes a build-up in the intensity of the workout, followed by a build-down in intensity.

4.2USING THE WORKOUTS

Different bike workouts require different setup steps. See the chart, titled Lifecycle recumbent bike Workout Set-up Steps for a quick glance at the steps for setting up any workout program. This section provides details on the steps themselves.

TO BEGIN ANY WORKOUT

Without networking, start pedaling and press START, or simply start pedaling to activate the con- sole. The MESSAGE CENTER displays the prompt: ???SELECT WORKOUT OR PRESS QUICK START???. If it displays a different message, press the CLEAR key twice rapidly.

With optional networking enabled, start pedaling, and press START or simply start pedaling to activate the console. The MESSAGE CENTER displays the prompt: ???SELECT WORKOUT OR ENTER ID USING ENTER KEY???. Select a workout, or log on to the networked exercise database, download the preset workout.

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

KEYPAD.

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.

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SELECTING A WORKOUT

For MANUAL, FAT BURN, CARDIO, and RANDOM: When prompted to select a workout, press the key labeled with the name of the desired workout.

For HEART RATE HILL, HEART RATE INTERVAL, and EXTREME HEART RATE: When prompt- ed by the MESSAGE CENTER to select a workout, press the ZONE TRAINING+ key. The MES- SAGE CENTER then displays the name of one of these workouts. Press ENTER to select the dis- played workout; or continue to press the ZONE TRAINING+ key to display each of the other options, and then press ENTER to select the desired workout.

LIFECYCLE RECUMBENT EXERCISE BIKE WORKOUT SETUP STEPS

*This workout requires the user to wear the polar heart rate chest strap or to grip the Life pulse sensors.

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

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For WATTS, METS, CALORIE GOAL, DISTANCE GOAL, AEROBICS TRAINER, FIT TEST, MILITARY FITNESS TEST, and PERSONAL TRAINER WORKOUTS: When prompted by the MES- SAGE CENTER to select a workout, press the PERSONAL TRAINER key. The MESSAGE CENTER displays the name of a workout. Press ENTER to select the displayed workout; or continue to press the PERSONAL TRAINER key to display each of the other options. Press ENTER to select the desired workout.

For HILL, AROUND THE WORLD, KILIMANJARO, INTERVAL, CASCADES, SPEED TRAINING, and FOOT HILLS: When prompted by the MESSAGE CENTER to select a workout, press the HILL PLUS key. The MESSAGE CENTER then displays the name of the one of these workouts. Press ENTER to select the displayed workout; or continue to press the HILL PLUS key to display each of the other options, and then press ENTER to select the desired program.

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

Lifecycle recumbent 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, or key in the desired value with the NUMERIC KEYPAD, and press ENTER.

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, or key in the desired value with the NUMERIC KEYPAD, and press ENTER. Adjust the level as needed or desired during the workout.

???Intensity level: The Lifecycle recumbent bike provides a selection of 25 intensity levels. The intensity level appears in the WORKOUT PROFILE window as rows of lights arranged in columns. Selecting a low intensity level at first is recommended. As physical conditioning improves, the levels can increase.

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

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

220 minus an individual???s age.

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

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SELECTING A GOAL TYPE

Workouts can be programmed to target certain type of goals:

???Calories

???Distance

???Time in zone

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

1.Press the the PERSONAL TRAINER key when prompted to select a workout.

2.Continue to press the PERSONAL TRAINER key until the MESSAGE CENTER displays ???CALORIES GOAL???.

3.Press ENTER.

4.Enter the desired calorie goal value.

5.Select either the RANDOM, MANUAL, or HILL workout.

6.Run through the set-up steps for the selected workout.

7.Begin the workout.

The Distance Goal feature is designed to build endurance. The user sets a distance goal during the workout setup. Once the goal is met, the workout automatically goes into a cool-down phase and ends afterward. To use this feature:

1.Press the the PERSONAL TRAINER key when prompted to select a workout.

2.Continue to press the PERSONAL TRAINER key until the MESSAGE CENTER displays ???DISTANCE GOAL???.

3.Press ENTER.

4.Enter the desired distance goal value.

5.Select either the RANDOM, MANUAL, or HILL workout.

6.Run through the setup steps for the selected workout.

7.Begin the workout.

The Time in Zone Goal program enhances FAT BURN, CARDIO, HEART RATE HILL, HEART RATE INTERVAL, and EXTREME HEART RATE workouts by setting a certain duration within the target zone* as a workout goal. The program automatically alters the resistance to maintain a pace that will meet that objective within that duration. Once the objective is met, the workout automatically goes into a cool-down phase. To use the Time In Zone Goal feature:

1.Press the ZONE TRAINING+ key when prompted to select a workout

2.Continue to press the ZONE TRAINING+ key until the MESSAGE CENTER displays ???TIME

IN ZONE GOAL???.

3.Press ENTER.

4.Select the duration for staying within the zone.

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

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

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5.Select a FAT BURN, CARDIO, HEART RATE HILL, HEART RATE INTERVAL, or EXTREME HEART RATE workout.

6.Enter age.

7.Accept or change the target heart rate* displayed by the MESSAGE CENTER.

8.Begin the workout.

SELECTING A WORKOUT MODE

Two workout mode options on the Lifecycle recumbent 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 travelled increase automatically as the user increases the pedaling speed. This mode can be used with all workouts, except for FAT BURN, CARDIO, HEART RATE HILL, HEART RATE INTERVAL, 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 resis- tance 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 FAT BURN, CARDIO, HEART RATE HILL, HEART RATE INTERVAL, or

EXTREME HEART RATE workout during the setup, the default mode is Constant-Calories-Per- 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???

It is possible, during a workout, to switch to another workout program. After a switch, the console retains all the progress information about the workout since its beginning. To change workouts ???on the fly,??? simply press the key for the desired new workout.

PAUSING WORKOUTS

To pause a workout, simply stop pedaling. To continue the workout, resume pedaling. The pause duration lasts 60 seconds, after which, the console automatically shuts down.

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 OR PRESS QUICK START??? for a new workout.

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4.3WORKOUT 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 change the level, press the UP or DOWN ARROW keys or use the NUMERIC keypad to enter a higher or lower level number. If the METS display is enabled, the MESSAGE CENTER displays ???ENTER WEIGHT???, which is required to calculate this value. Using the ARROW KEYS, increase or decrease the displayed weight to the correct value, or enter the weight using the NUMERIC keypad.

FAT BURN

The FAT BURN workout is designed to maintain a user???s heart rate at 65 percent of the theoretical maximum??? for optimal results. Throughout the workout, the user wears a Polar heart rate chest strap or grips the Lifepulse system sensors. If the user is not wearing a chest strap, the WORKOUT PRO- FILE window displays a heart shape, and the MESSAGE CENTER displays a prompt to grip the sen- sors. The console continuously monitors and displays the heart rate, adjusting the intensity level of the Lifecycle recumbent 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 calcu- lated at 80 percent of the theoretical maximum. The user wears a chest strap or grips the Lifepulse system sensors.The higher target promotes cardiovascular improvement by placing a heavier workload on the heart muscle.

HILL

The Life Fitness-patented HILL workout offers a variety of configurations for interval training. Intervals are periods of intense aerobic exercise separated by regular periods of lower-intensity exercise. The WORKOUT PROFILE window represents these high and low intervals as columns of light, which together have the appearance of hills and valleys. The computerized interval training workout has been scientifically demonstrated to promote greater cardio-respiratory improvement than steady-pace training.

Each HILL workout goes through four phases, each marked by different intensity levels. The WORKOUT PROFILE window displays the progress of these phases, as seen in the chart following these descriptions below. As noted in the descriptions, the heart rate should be measured at two stages in the workout to gauge its effectiveness. To do so, wear the Polar heart rate chest strap or continuously grip the Lifepulse system sensors. Note that the MESSAGE CENTER does not display a request for a heart rate measurement during a HILL workout.

1Warm-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.

2Plateau 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.

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

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3Interval 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.

4Cool-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.

Each column, as seen in the WORKOUT PROFILE window and the chart above, represents one interval. The overall duration of the workout determines the length of each interval. Each workout is made up of 20 intervals, so the duration of each interval is equal to the duration of the entire workout divided by 20.

1 to 9 minutes (available only if Power Assist option is enabled. See the topic titled Using the Power Assist Option in Section 1.2.): A workout with a duration of less than 10 minutes is insufficient for the Hill program to complete all four phases adequately. The program, therefore, condenses a workout of this duration at various stages.

10 to 19 minutes: The interval durations initially are set at 30 seconds for a 10-minute workout. For every minute added by the user ???on the fly,??? each interval increases by three seconds.

A 15-minute workout consists of 20 intervals at 45 seconds each.

20 to 99 minutes: All intervals last 60 seconds. If the user adds minutes to the pre-set duration while the workout is in progress, the program adds hills and valleys that are identical to the first eight intervals of the Interval Training phase. This pattern repeats until the workout is completed.

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 work- out is in progress, increase or lower the intensity level as desired, using the arrow keys.

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HEART RATE HILLTM

This program combines the standard HILL workout profile with the concept of Heart Rate Zone Training. The default target heart rate* is calculated as 80 percent of the theoretical maximum??? (HRmax), but the user can adjust the target rate during the workout setup. All hills and valleys are percentages of HRmax. The workout consists of three hills that target three heart rate goals: The first hill brings the heart rate to 70 percent of HRmax. The second hill increases the rate to 75 percent of HRmax. The third hill matches the Target Heart Rate brining the heart rate to 80 percent of HRmax. The valley always is defined as 65 percent of HRmax.

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

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

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

220 minus an individual???s age.

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

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HEART RATE INTERVALTM

This program also combines the standard HILL workout profile with the concept of Heart Rate Zone Training. The default target heart rate* is calculated as 80 percent of the theoretical maxi- mum??? (HRmax), but the user can adjust the target rate during the workout setup. The workout alternates between a hill, which brings the heart rate up to the target rate of 80 percent of HRmax, and a valley, which brings the heart rate down to 65 percent of HRmax. After a standard three-minute warm-up, the workout progresses toward the first hill and heart rate goal. Once the goal is reached, the hill continues for three minutes. Then, the level decreases into a valley. Once the 65 percent of HRmax goal is reached, the valley continues for three minutes, after which the next hill begins. The user's fitness level determines the number of hills and valleys encountered within the duration. At the end of the duration, the workout goes into a cool-down phase. If the heart rate goes above the the- oretical maximum??? for more then 45 seconds, the exercise bike automatically goes into pause mode. The program does not proceed to a new heart rate goal until the user reaches the current goal.

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

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

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

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EXTREME HEART RATE TM

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

When setting up the workout, the user enters a target heart rate. After a standard three-minute warm-up, the intensity increases, until the user reaches the target heart rate goal of 85 percent of the theoretical maximum??? (HRmax). That target rate is maintained for a stabilizing period. Then, the intensity decreases. When the heart rate falls to the 65 percent of HRmax goal, it is main- tained there for a stabilizing period. The program repeats the alternating of intensity levels, con- tinuing this pattern throughout the duration. The program does not proceed to a new heart rate goal until the user reaches the current goal.

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

220 minus an individual???s age.

* Target Heart Rate (THR) is a percentage of the theoretical maximum (HRmax). For example, a 40-year-old user's rec- ommended THR for the EXTREME HEART RATETM WORKOUT is 153. The workout program targets a standard 85 per- cent of the maximum, so the equation would be (220-40)*.85 = 153.

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WATTS

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 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. By default, this workout is turned off. For information on making it available, see Section 5, titled Optional Settings.

METS

This workout targets a rate of effort equal to a certain number of METs. A MET is a unit of measure- ment 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. By default, this workout is turned off. For information on making it available, see Section 5, titled Optional Settings.

AEROBICS TRAINER

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 inter- vals. Afterward, the workout decreases in intensity, concluding with a group of four, conscutive, slow intervals. See the chart below:

Workout Begin

Interval 4

Interval 3

Interval 2

Interval 1

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

PERSONAL TRAINER WORKOUTS

Custom interval heart rate and hill workouts may be created by fitness club managers or other autho- rized personnel. For information about these workouts, consult a fitness club staff member. To select these workouts, press the PERSONAL TRAINER key. When prompted by the MESSAGE CENTER, press the number corresponding to the desired workout, using the NUMERIC keypad. Then, press ENTER and begin the workout. See section 5.2, titled About Personal Trainer Workouts.

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FIT TEST

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

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

To set up the Fit Test:

Begin pedaling.

Press the PERSONAL TRAINER button repeatedly until the FIT TEST option appears in the mes- sage center. Press ENTER to select the FIT TEST option.

The message center will prompt for a user weight (ENTER WEIGHT). Use the NUMERIC KEYS or UP/DOWN ARROW KEYS to input your weight. Press ENTER to accept the weight.

The message center will next prompt for a user age (ENTER AGE). Use the NUMERIC KEYS or UP/DOWN ARROW KEYS to input your age. Press ENTER to accept the age.

The message center will next prompt for a user gender (SELECT GENDER). Using the UP/DOWN ARROW KEYS, select a gender. Press ENTER to accept the gender selection.

The message center will next prompt for a workout level (ENTER LEVEL). Consult the following rec- ommended fit test level chart for an appropriate effort level based on your age, gender and activity level. Use the NUMERIC KEYS or UP/DOWN ARROW KEYS to enter the corresponding level.

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

FIT TEST PROGRAM SUGGESTED EXERTION LEVELS

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

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

* in cases of excessive weight, use lower half of range

The computer will not accept:

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

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

ages below 10 or over 99 years

data input that exceeds human potential

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

It is important for you to take the Fit Test under similar circumstances each time. Your heart rate is depen- dent on many factors, including:

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

time of day

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

time since you last drank a liquid containing caffeine or alcohol, or smoked a cigarette (at least four hours is recommended)

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

For the most accurate Fit Test results, you should perform the Fit Test on three consecutive days and aver- age the three scores.

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

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The tables below list fit test results.

RELATIVE FITNESS CLASSIFICATION FOR MEN

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

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MILITARY FITNESS TEST

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

To begin an Air Force PRT:

Press the Personal Trainer button repeatedly until the Air Force PRT appears in the message center and press ENTER to select the Air Force PRT option.

The message center will prompt for a user weight (ENTER WEIGHT). Enter a weight between 75 - 400 pounds using the NUMERIC KEYS. Press ENTER to accept the weight.

The message center will next prompt for a user height (ENTER HEIGHT). Enter a height between 36 - 90 inches using the NUMERIC KEYS. Press ENTER to accept the height.

The message center will next prompt for a user age (ENTER AGE). Enter an age between 17 - 70 years using the NUMERIC KEYS. Press ENTER to accept the age.

The message center will next prompt for a user gender (SELECT GENDER). Using the UP/DOWN ARROW KEYS, select a gender. Press ENTER to accept the gender selection.

The message center will next prompt for a user Fitness Level ("Do you participate in Aerobic Activity at least 20 minutes per session 3+ times per week"). Using the UP/DOWN ARROW KEYS, select 'YES' or 'NO'. Press ENTER to accept the selection.

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

SIX PRE-SET WORKOUTS

AROUND THE WORLD, CASCADES, 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 intensity levels.

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 lev- els very quickly to simulate a typical speed-training workout.

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5 OPTIONAL SETTINGS

5.1ENTERING AND USING THE OPTIONAL SETTINGS FEATURE

Fitness club managers and other authorized personnel can use the Optional Settings feature to change default settings, or to enable or disable certain programs or displays on the bike console.

To enter the Optional Settings, while the unit is on, hold down the ???5??? key on the NUMERIC keypad, press CLEAR twice and press ENTER. The MESSAGE CENTER displays OPTIONAL SETTINGS, and then, the first configuration option. Scroll forward through the options using the ENTER key, or backward, using the CLEAR key. For each feature or setting option, the MES- SAGE CENTER displays the default setting. To change the default, press an ARROW key for the desired value, or use the NUMERIC keypad. Press ENTER to select the new value or setting.

To exit Optional Settings, press the CLEAR key repeatedly until the MESSAGE CENTER displays ???SELECT WORKOUT OR PRESS QUICK START???.

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5.2ABOUT PERSONAL TRAINER WORKOUTS

Fitness club managers and other authorized personnel can create up to six custom workouts for the Lifecycle recumbent bike, using the display console. Options include custom interval heart rate and hill workouts.

Interval heart rate: The trainer can design a workout that sets a different target heart rate for each interval and adjusts the resistance to the user's heart rate.

Hill: The trainer can create a custom hill workout that sets a different intensity level for each interval.

Once PERSONAL TRAINER workouts are created, users can access them with the PERSONAL TRAINER key. Each workout is identified by a numeral, from 1 to 6. See Section 4, titled The Workouts.

TO CREATE A PERSONAL TRAINER WORKOUT

When the console is activated, hold down the COOL DOWN button, and press the PERSONAL TRAINER button simultaneously.

Using the ARROW keys, scroll to, and select, the ???PERSONAL TRAINER WORKOUT ENTRY??? option, and press ENTER. (If the alternate option, ???ERASE PERSONAL TRAINER WORK- OUTS???, is selected, the computer deletes setup information for all PERSONAL TRAINER work- outs, and the MESSAGE CENTER displays "PERSONAL TRAINER WORKOUTS ERASED". Then, the MESSAGE CENTER displays "PERSONAL TRAINER WORKOUT ENTRY").

Select a number, from 1 to 6, to identify the new workout. Use the NUMERIC keypad or the ARROW keys. Then, press ENTER.

If a PERSONAL TRAINER workout already has been created for that number, the MESSAGE CEN- TER displays a prompt to either modify the workout or proceed to another number. Pressing the CLEAR key overwrites the previously created workout, making it possible to create a new workout for that number. Pressing ENTER bypasses the number and proceeds to another number.

If a PERSONAL TRAINER workout has not been created for a selected number, the MESSAGE CENTER displays the prompt, "BEGIN PERSONAL TRAINER WORKOUT CREATION".

The MESSAGE CENTER displays a prompt to enter a duration time for the entire workout. Using the NUMERIC keypad, enter a duration and press ENTER.

The MESSAGE CENTER displays a prompt to select the workout type. Options are ???TARGET HEART RATE PERCENTAGE??? or ???LEVEL???. The latter type is for custom hill workouts. Use the ARROW keys to toggle between the options, and press ENTER to select one of them.

The MESSAGE CENTER displays a prompt to select a target heart rate or an intensity level for the first interval, depending on the type of workout chosen in an earlier step. Use the ARROW keys or the NUMERIC keypad. A PERSONAL TRAINER workout consists of 30 intervals, so the length of each interval is equal to the workout duration value divided by 30. After entering the value, press ENTER. Repeat this set of steps for each of the following 29 intervals. To keep the preceding value for the current interval, simply press ENTER.

At the end of this setup, the MESSAGE CENTER displays ???PERSONAL TRAINER WORKOUT COMPLETED???. Afterward, the MESSAGE CENTER displays ???SELECT WORKOUT OR PRESS QUICK START???. The new PERSONAL TRAINER workout is ready to use.

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6 SERVICE AND TECHNICAL DATA

6.1PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE TIPS

The Lifecycle recumbent 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 mili- tary facilities the world over. This same technology, engineering expertise, and reliability have gone into the Lifecycle recumbent bike.

NOTE: The safety of the equipment can be maintained only if the equipment is examined regu- larly for damage or wear. Keep the equipment out of use until defective parts are repaired or replaced. Pay special attention to parts that are subject to wear as outlined in the Preventive Maintenance Schedule. See Section 6.2.

REMARQUE : pour conserver un mat??riel s??r, il convient de l'inspecter r??guli??rement afin de d??celer tout signe d'usure ou d'endommagement. N'utilisez pas l'appareil tant que les pi??ces d??fectueuses n'ont pas ??t?? r??par??es ou remplac??es. Portez une attention toute particuli??re aux pi??ces qui s'usent, comme indiqu?? ci-dessous.

The following preventive maintenance tips will keep the Lifecycle recumbent bike operating at peak performance:

???Locate the bike in a cool, dry place.

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

???Keep the display console free of fingerprints and salt build-up caused by sweat.

???Use a 100% cotton cloth, lightly moistened with water and mild liquid detergent, to clean the bike. Other fabrics, including paper towels, may scratch the surface.

Do not use ammonia or acid-based cleaners.

???Long fingernails may damage or scratch the surface of the console; use the pad of the finger to press the selection buttons on the console.

???Clean the housing thoroughly on a regular basis.

NOTE: A non-abrasive cleaner and soft cotton cloth are strongly recommended for cleaning the exterior of the unit. At no time should cleaner be applied directly to any part of the equipment; apply the non-abrasive cleaner on a soft cloth, and then wipe the unit.

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6.2PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

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

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

6.3TROUBLESHOOTING THE POLAR HEART RATE CHEST STRAP

HEART RATE READING IS ERRATIC OR ABSENT ENTIRELY

???Repeat the electrode moistening procedure. See Section 3.2, titled Heart Rate Monitoring for details. The electrodes must remain wet to pick up and transmit accurate heart rate eadings.

???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, or one meter, of the heart rate receiver.

???The chest strap is battery-operated and will stop functioning when the battery runs out. Contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services for instructions on how to have the chest strap replaced. See section 6.5, titled How to Obtain Product Service.

HEART RATE READING IS ERRATIC OR EXTREMELY HIGH

If the chest strap is worn near sources of electromagnetic signals, these signals may be strong enough to affect heart rate readings. Possible sources include:

???Television sets and/or antennas, cell phones, computers, cars, high voltage power lines and motor driven exercise equipment.

???Another heart rate transmitter within three feet, or one meter, may also cause abnormal heart rate readings.

6.4TROUBLESHOOTING 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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6.5RECYCLING THE BATTERY

When this Life Fitness product is about to be discarded at the end of its useful life, the rechargeable battery must first be removed and recycled. The battery can be accessed through the hole in the shroud on the underside of the bike by carefully tipping the bike on it???s side. To remove the battery, disconnect the cable, and remove the two screws holding the battery to the bracket.

6.6HOW TO OBTAIN PRODUCT SERVICE

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

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

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

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7 SPECIFICATIONS

7.195RI LIFECYCLE RECUMBENT EXERCISE BIKE SPECIFICATIONS

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