Life fitness Pro Series - Manuals

Page 2 - SAFETY AND WARRANTY INFORMATION; PROPER USAGE; MAINTAIN LABELS AND NAMEPLATES:

1-1 1. SAFETY AND WARRANTY INFORMATION It is the sole responsibility of the purchaser of LIFE FITNESS products to instruct all individuals, whether they are the end user or supervising personnel on proper usage of the equipment. It is recommended that all users of LIFE FITNESS exercise equipment be ...

Page 3 - Safety and Warranty Information; SPECIFIC OPERATING WARNINGS; Fully insert weight selector pins.; Partial insertion can cause weights to fall unexpectedly.; Never attempt to release jammed; or any other pulley

1. Safety and Warranty Information 1-2 SPECIFIC OPERATING WARNINGS 1. Routinely inspect all accessory clips that join attachments to the cables and replace at the first sign of wear. 2. Use only weight selector pins supplied by LIFE FITNESS on weight stacks. Substitutes are forbid- den. 3. Cables po...

Page 4 - WARRANTY; Life Fitness; You; All terms of this warranty are void if this product is moved beyond; VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THIS MANUAL; pack

1. Safety and Warranty Information 1-3 14. UNDERSTANDING EACH AND EVERY WARNING TO THE FULLEST IS IMPORTANT. IF ANY OF THESE WARNINGS ARE UNCLEAR, ASK FOR CLARIFICATION FROM LIFE FITNESS PERSONNEL. WARRANTY WHAT IS COVERED This Life Fitness commercial exercise equipment (“Product”.) is warranted to ...

Page 5 - EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY

1. Safety and Warranty Information 1-4 EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND EITHEREXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OFMERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND ALL OTHEROBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITI...

Page 6 - GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS; Frame Construction; movement through smaller doorways and difficult installations.; Weight Plate Bushings; rods to minimize friction and noise.

2-1 2. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 1. Frame Construction • Frame is constructed of U.S. made mechanical quality steel purchased in mill run quantities. • Frame is primarily 2" square tubing with 11 gauge wall thickness. Different tubing sizes and wall thickness shall be used as required through engin...

Page 7 - General Specifications

2. General Specifications 2-2 6. Top Weight Bushings • The top weight bushings shall float within the top weight utilizing rubber o-rings to assure ideal alignment with the guide rods. • The bushings are self-lubricating in order that the guide rods will not require lubrication. 7. Weight Stack Guid...

Page 8 - Counter Balanced Input Arms; assembly from the weight selected by the user.

2. General Specifications 2-3 16. Counter Balanced Input Arms • Input arms on equipment are counter balanced where appropriate to eliminate the weight of the assembly from the weight selected by the user. 17. Radial Bearings • Radial bearings are pillow block bearing with basic radial load rating of...

Page 9 - Seat Adjustments; ture, muscle isolation and body stabilization.; Instructio nal Placard; Certificate of insurance available upon request.

2. General Specifications 2-4 23. Hand grips • Hand grips are an extruded 60 durometer thermorubber compound that is non-absorbing, wear and tear resistant, and exhibits good dry and wet frictional characteristics. • The grips shall be retained to the machine through the use of aluminum collars ther...

Page 10 - PRO SERIES MACHINES

Page 11 - UPPER BODY EXERCISE MACHINES

3. Pro Series Machines 3-2 UPPER BODY EXERCISE MACHINES Life Fitness Pro Series machines that emphasize the upper body are: 1. Chest Press (SU05)2. Incline Chest Press (SU10) 3. Pectoral Fly (SU15) 4. Shoulder Press (SU25)5. Lateral Raise (SU31) 6. Rear Deltoid/ Pectoral Fly (SU35) 7. Lat Pulldown (...

Page 12 - Starting Position; Primarily the pectoralis major and minor. Secondarily; Performing the exercise:; Elbows should be slightly lower than the shoulders. Use

3. Pro Series Machines 3-3 CHEST PRESS (SU05) Starting Position Ending Position Muscles exercised: Primarily the pectoralis major and minor. Secondarily emphasized are the anterior deltoid and tricep. Setup: Adjust the range of motion by raising or lowering the seat. Choose a comfortable hand positi...

Page 13 - Slowly push the handles up and keep the elbows moving

3. Pro Series Machines 3-4 INCLINE CHEST PRESS (SU10) Starting Position Ending Position Muscles exercised: Primarily the pectoralis major and minor. Secondarily emphasized are the anterior deltoid and tricep. Setup: Adjust the range of motion by raising or lowering the seat. Choose a comfortable han...

Page 14 - Primarily; Slowly push with your elbows until the pads touch each

3. Pro Series Machines 3-5 PECTORAL FLY (SU15) Starting Position Ending Position Muscles exercised: Primarily the pectoralis major and minor. Secondarily the anterior deltoid and tricep. Setup: Raise or lower the seat so that your hands are comfortable on the handles above the pads. Arms should be r...

Page 15 - Primarily the anterior deltoid. Secondarily the medial deltoid; Slowly push the handles upward. Don’t lock elbows at

3. Pro Series Machines 3-6 SHOULDER PRESS (SU25) Starting Position Ending Position Muscles exercised: Primarily the anterior deltoid. Secondarily the medial deltoid and the tricep. Setup: Raise or lower the seat so that the handles are level with the top of your shoulders. Select the desired weight....

Page 16 - Primarily the medial deltoid. Secondarily the anterior deltoid; Using your shoulders, push the pads up until your arms

3. Pro Series Machines 3-7 Deltoid Lateral Raise (SU31) Starting Position Ending Position Muscles exercised: Primarily the medial deltoid. Secondarily the anterior deltoid and the posterior deltoid. Setup: Raise or lower the seat so that the red dots line up with your shoulder joints. Select the des...

Page 17 - The pectoralis and anterior deltoid.; Push handles together until the bumpers on the inner

3. Pro Series Machines 3-8 REAR DELTOID/PECTORAL FLY (SU35)- PEC FLY EXERCISE Starting Position Muscles exercised: The pectoralis and anterior deltoid. Setup: Raise or lower the seat so that your hands are comfortable on the vertical handles. Elbows should be slightly below the shoulders. Feet shoul...

Page 18 - Grip the handles loosely. With your arms parallel to the

3. Pro Series Machines 3-9 REAR DELTOID/PECTORAL FLY (SU35)- REAR DELTOID EXERCISE Starting Position Muscles exercised: Trapezius, rear deltoid, rhomboids. Setup: Use pull knob to position handles into hole number 1 (handles back toward weight stack). Raise or lower the seat so that your feet are on...

Page 19 - Primarily latissimus dorsi. Secondarily the bicep.; Pull the bar down to the front of the chest in a smooth

3. Pro Series Machines 3-1 0 LAT PULLDOWN- (SU45) Starting Position Ending Position Muscles exercised: Primarily latissimus dorsi. Secondarily the bicep. Setup: Use the pull knob to adjust the roller pads up or down so that legs will be firmly anchored under the pads. Select desired weight. Stand an...

Page 20 - Starting and Ending Positions; Primarily latissimus dorsi and rhomboid. Secondarily; Pull the handles toward you in a smooth motion using

3. Pro Series Machines 3-1 1 LOW ROW (SU50) Starting and Ending Positions Muscles exercised: Primarily latissimus dorsi and rhomboid. Secondarily trapezius, posterior deltoid, bicep, teres minor, teres major. Setup: Select desired weight. With feet resting on the foot plates, sit far enough back on ...

Page 22 - With elbows pushing against the pads, bring your elbows

3. Pro Series Machines 3-1 3 PULLOVER (SU60) Starting Position Ending Position Muscles exercised: Pectoralis, latissimus dorsi, posterior deltoid, teres minor, teres major, tricep. Setup: Adjust the seat up or down. The seat should be adjusted so that the pivot point aligns with the shoulders. Selec...

Page 23 - Primarily the tricep. Secondarily the anterior deltoid.; With back on the pad and elbows close to your sides,

3. Pro Series Machines 3-1 4 SEATED DIP (SU66) Starting Position Ending Position Muscles exercised: Primarily the tricep. Secondarily the anterior deltoid. Setup: Adjust the seat up or down. The seat should be adjusted so that the elbows are bent at 90 degree angles when gripping the handles. Select...

Page 24 - Starting and Ending Position; back straight and head up.; Rotate the handle back and grip it with palms facing

3. Pro Series Machines 3-1 5 ARM EXTENSION (SU70) Starting and Ending Position Muscle exercised: Tricep. Setup: Adjust the seat up or down. The seat should be adjusted so that the elbows line up with the red pivot point. Select desired weight. Rest feet under bar. Keep back straight and head up. Per...

Page 25 - straight and head up.; Grip the bar handles with palms up. Arms should be

3. Pro Series Machines 3-1 6 ARM CURL (SU75) Starting Position Ending Position Muscle exercised: Bicep. Setup: Adjust the seat up or down. The seat should be adjusted so that the elbows line up with the red pivot point. Select desired weight. Rest feet on floor. Keep back straight and head up. Perfo...

Page 26 - Dip Assist; Stand on the foot plates and grip the lower bar handles if

3. Pro Series Machines 3-1 7 DIP & CHIN ASSIST (SU86) Dip Assist Chin Assist Dip Assist Chin Assist Dip Assist Muscle exercised: Tricep. Chin Assist Muscle exercised: Bicep. Setup: For the Dip Assist, rotate the lower bar handles inward or outward. Lift the pad up and lock it into place if assis...

Page 27 - LOWER BODY EXERCISE MACHINES

3. Pro Series Machines 3-1 8 LOWER BODY EXERCISE MACHINES Life Fitness Pro Series machines that emphasize the lower body are: 1. Horizontal Leg Press (SL05) 2. Seated Leg Press (SL10)3. Leg Extension (SL20) 4. Leg Extension with range limiter (SL25) 5. Leg Curl (SL30)6. Leg Curl with range limiter (...

Page 29 - Do not lock your knees.

3. Pro Series Machines 3-2 0 SEATED LEG PRESS (SL10) Starting and Ending Positions Muscle exercised: Primarily the quadriceps. Secondarily the gluteus and hamstrings. Setup: Pull the knob to adjust the start position. Your knees should be bent at about a 90 degree angle to start. Select the desired ...

Page 30 - Start Position; a 90 degree angle to start. Select the desired weight.; Place your feet on the plate and grip the handles. Keep

3. Pro Series Machines 3-2 1 LEG EXTENSION (SL20) Start Position End Position Muscle exercised: Quadriceps. Setup: Pull the knob to adjust the start position. Your knees should be bent at about a 90 degree angle to start. Select the desired weight. Performing the exercise: Place your feet on the pla...

Page 31 - Grip the handles. Keeping your hips on the bench,

3. Pro Series Machines 3-2 2 LEG CURL (SL30) Start Position End Position Muscle exercised: Hamstrings. Setup: Select desired weight. Lie face down with back of ankles under pad. Knees should be off of the end of the bench so they line up with the pivot point of the machine. Performing the exercise: ...

Page 32 - pad until it’s comfortable. Keep back straight and head up.; Hold the thigh pad handles. Curl the pad down and back

3. Pro Series Machines 3-2 3 SEATED LEG CURL (SL40) Start Position End Position Muscle exercised: Hamstrings. Setup: Select desired weight. Sit down on seat and adjust the back pad by pulling the knob under the left side of the seat. The seat should be adjusted so that the knee lines up with the piv...

Page 33 - Exercises; The multi hip machine can be used in four different ways as; Grip the handles for the exercise you will be performing.

3. Pro Series Machines 3-2 4 MULTI-HIP (SL50) Exercises Muscle exercised: The multi hip machine can be used in four different ways as shown in the fig ure above. The exercises use the hip adductors, hip abductors, gluteus. Setup: Select desired weight. Adjust the foot plate so that the pivot point a...

Page 34 - Hip; Hold the handles and slowly move the pads in, pushing

3. Pro Series Machines 3-2 5 HIP ADDUCTOR (SL55) Start Position Muscle exercised: Hip adductors Setup: Select desired weight. Sit down with feet on foot pegs so knees are bent 90 degrees. Use the lever to select a desired starting point with the knees apart. Performing the exercise: Hold the handles...

Page 35 - Hold the handles and slowly move the pads out, pushing

3. Pro Series Machines 3-2 6 HIP ABDUCTOR (SL60) Start Position Muscle exercised: Hip abductors Setup: Select desired weight. Sit down with feet on foot pegs so knees are bent 90 degrees. Use the lever to select a desired starting point with the knees together. Performing the exercise: Hold the hand...

Page 36 - Soleus, gastrocnemius; Step onto the platform with balls of the feet. Heels

3. Pro Series Machines 3-2 7 STANDING CALF (SL65) Start Position End Position Muscle exercised: Soleus, gastrocnemius Setup: Select desired weight. While standing on the floor, adjust the pads to your shoulder height by using the pull knob. Performing the exercise: Step onto the platform with balls ...

Page 37 - Gluteus; Lie down and hold the handles. With roller pad over

3. Pro Series Machines 3-2 8 GLUTE (SL75) Start Position End Position Muscle exercised: Gluteus Setup: Select desired weight. Use the pull knob to adjust the knee pad so that it’s at the back of the knee. Adjust the hip pad to support the torso. Performing the exercise: Lie down and hold the handles...

Page 38 - TORSO EXERCISE MACHINES

3. Pro Series Machines 3-2 9 TORSO EXERCISE MACHINES Life Fitness Pro Series machines that emphasize the torso are:1. Abdominal (ST05) 2. Low Back Extension (ST20) 3. Low Back Extension with Range Limiter (ST25)

Page 39 - Abdominals; Holding the handles, slowly contract the abdominals into

3. Pro Series Machines 3-3 0 Abdominal (ST05) Start Position End Position Muscle exercised: Abdominals Setup: Select desired weight. Use the pull knob to adjust the chest pad to the desired start position. With a straight back, the pad should rest on the mid chest. Adjust the foot plate so the knees...

Page 40 - Erector spinae, gluteus; Sit and align your hip with the pivot point. Fasten seat

3. Pro Series Machines 3-3 1 LOW BACK EXTENSION (ST25) Start Position End Position Muscle exercised: Erector spinae, gluteus Setup: Select desired weight. Adjust the foot plate so that with the knees bent, you are sitting at the back edge of the cushion. Position the back pad to align with shoulder ...

Page 41 - MULTI USE EXERCISE MACHINES

3. Pro Series Machines 3-3 2 MULTI USE EXERCISE MACHINES Multiuse Life Fitness Pro Series machines are:1. Smith Machine (PL06) 2. Multi Adjustable Bench (FB31) 3. Multi Jungle (SM10, SM11, SM20, SM21, SM22, SM30, SM40, SM41, SM42, SM50, SM51, SM60, SM61, SM62, SM63, SM80, SM81, SM82, SM83)

Page 42 - General information:

3. Pro Series Machines 3-3 3 SMITH MACHINE (PL06)- Upper body exercises General information: Many exercises can be performed on the Smith machine. The Smith machine uses free weights as opposed to a weight stack. Some of the primary exercises that can be performed on the machine are discussed below....

Page 43 - Dead lifts: Erector spinae; Performing the exercises:; exercise so as not to put pressure on the lower back.

3. Pro Series Machines 3-3 4 SMITH MACHINE (PL06)- Back exercises Back exercises: • Shrugs: Traps • Bent over rows: Lats • Dead lifts: Erector spinae Performing the exercises: Shrugs: Without weights on the bar, hook the bar to a starting position where your arms will be nearly fully extended down a...

Page 44 - position. This motion should take about three seconds.

3. Pro Series Machines 3-3 5 SMITH MACHINE (PL06)- Leg exercises Leg exercises: • Squats: Quads • Lunges: Quads, glutes, hamstrings Performing the exercises: Squats: Without weights on the bar, hook the bar to a starting position about an inch below the top of your shoulders. Add desired weights to ...

Page 45 - A multijungle is the most versatile piece of exercise equipment; Upper body exercises:; Pecorials- cable crossover

3. Pro Series Machines 3-3 6 MULTIJUNGLES (SM11, SM20, SM21, SM22, SM30, SM40, SM41,SM42, SM50, SM51, SM60, SM61, SM62, SM63, SM80, SM81, SM82,SM83) General information: A multijungle is the most versatile piece of exercise equipment other than free weights. A vast array of upper, lower and torso ex...

Page 46 - Lower body exercises:; Glutes- cable leg curls

3. Pro Series Machines 3-3 7 Lower body exercises: Adductors, Abductors- cable adductors & abductors Glutes- cable leg curls Soleus, Gastrocnemius- calf raises (with belt)

Page 47 - The Dual Adjustable Pulley has two adjustable pulleys

3. Pro Series Machines 3-3 8 DUAL ADJUSTABLE PULLEY (SM22) General information: The Dual Adjustable Pulley has two adjustable pulleys positioned 53” (134 cm) apart to accommodate an infinite number of exercises. By adjusting a lever, each weight stack can be configured to allow either one quarter or...

Page 49 - Incline Chest Press (SU10) Specifications

3. Pro Series Machines 3-4 0 Chest Press (SU05) Specifications Machine Weight:Weight Stack:Size: 556 lbs.255 lbs.in.= 53 x 53 x 68 252 kg.119 kg.cm= 135 x 135 x 173 • Foot assist lever moves independently from input arm. • Foot assist lever requires only 80 percent of selected weight thus minimizing...

Page 53 - Horizontal Leg Press (SL05) Specifications

3. Pro Series Machines 3-4 4 Dip & Chin Assist (SU86) Specifications Machine Weight:Weight Stack:Size: 480 lbs.190 lbs.in.= 47 x 52 x 88 218 kg.95 kg.cm= 119 x 132 x 224 • Adjustable, two-position swivel hand grips for dip exercise. • Multiple hand grips on pull-up bar. • Knee assist pad folds d...

Page 56 - Upright seat position for ease of entry and exit.

3. Pro Series Machines 3-4 7 Hip Abductor (SL60) Specifications Machine Weight:Weight Stack:Size: 453 lbs.190 lbs.in.= 24 x 63 x 57 206 kg.95 kg.cm= 61 x 160 x 145 • Upright seat position for ease of entry and exit. • User-accessible weight stack positioned to act as privacy shield. • Leg support wi...

Page 58 - Dual Adjustable Pulley (SM22) Specifications

3. Pro Series Machines 3-4 9 Rear Deltoid/Pectoral Fly (SU35) Specifications Machine Weight:Weight Stack:Size: 484 lbs.255 lbs.in.= 36 x 46 x 82 220 kg.119 kg.cm= 91 x 117 x 208 • Axis of rotation parallel to seat back, maintaining correct axis of rotation relationship. • Horizontal and vertical han...

Page 59 - MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES; ACTION; CLEAN

4-1 4. MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ACTION DAILY MONTHLY QUARTERLY BI-ANNUALLY YEARLY AS NEEDED CLEAN Upholstery X Guide Rods X Linear Rods X Shields X Hand Grips X INSPECT Cables X Hardware X Frame X Hand Grips X LUBRICATE Linear Bearing X Guide Rods X Range Limiter X

Page 60 - Maintenance Procedures; ONCE A DAY; Visually inspect all hardware for loosening, tampering or wear.; ONCE A MONTH; Clean and lubricate all stainless steel slides as necessary.; NOTES

4. Maintenance Procedures 4-2 ONCE A DAY • Wipe down upholstery with a mild soap and water or comparable all purpose cleaner. • Visually inspect all cables for wear at and around connections and along entire length of cable.Always replace at first sign of wear. ONCE A WEEK • Visually inspect all har...