Horizon Fitness R51 - Manual

7 Assembly UNPACKING Unpack the product where you will be using it. Place the product on a level flat surface. It is recom-mended that you place a protective covering on your floor. Note: It is recommended that you applygrease to the threads of each bolt as you assemble the product, to prevent loose...

10 POWER Your programmable recumbent bike is powered by 2 AA batteries, which are replaceable through theback side of the console. LEVELING The recumbent bike should be level for optimum use. Once you have placed the recumbent bikewhere you intend to use it, raise or lower the adjustable leveler loc...

12 Console Features & Display QUICK START UP Simply begin exercising. The console will automatically begin counting up and tracking your informa-tion. RESET Press and hold the select button on the console.

16 WHAT KIND OF ROUTINE MAINTENANCE IS REQUIRED? We use sealed bearings throughout our bikes so lubrication is not needed. The most important main-tenance step is to simply wipe your perspiration off the bike after each use. HOW DO I CLEAN MY HORIZON FITNESS RECUMBENT BIKE? Clean with soap and water...

19 ARE THE SOUNDS MY RECUMBENT BIKE MAKES NORMAL? Our recumbent bikes are some of the quietest available because they use belt drives and friction freemagnetic resistance. We use the highest grade bearings and belts to minimize noise. However,because the resistance system itself is so quiet, you wil...

20 Always consult your physician before beginning an exercise program. HOW OFTEN? The American Heart Association recommends that you exercise at least 3 to 4 days per week to main-tain cardiovascular fitness. If you have other goals such as weight or fat loss, you will achieve your goalfaster with m...

22 FEEDBACK Your Horizon Fitness recumbent bike offers two heart rate feedback options (chest strap not includ-ed). You may choose to use the heart rate handlebars, or the chest transmitter for a hands free work-out. HEART RATE GRIPS Place the palm of your hands directly on the heart rate grips. Bot...

23 TARGET HEART RATE ZONE Your ‘Target Heart Rate Zone’ is a percentage of your maximum heart rate. Target Zones will vary foreach individual, depending on age, current level of conditioning, and personal fitness goals. TheAmerican Heart Association recommends working-out at a ‘Target Heart Rate Zon...

STRETCH FIRST Before using your Horizon Fitness product, it is best to take a few minutes doing a few gentle stretch-ing exercises. Stretching prior to exercise will improve flexibility and reduce chances of exercise relat-ed injury. Ease into each of these stretches with a slow gentle motion. Do no...

An important step in developing a long term fitness program is to determine your goals. Is your pri-mary goal for exercising on your Horizon Fitness recumbent bike to lose weight? Improve muscle?Burn Stress? Prepare for the spring racing schedule? Knowing what your goals are will help you devel-op a...

FRAME - LIFETIME Horizon Fitness warrants the frame against defects in workmanship and materials for the life-time of the original owner. BRAKE - 5 YEARS Horizon Fitness warrants the brake against defects in workmanship and materials for the fiveyears of the original owner. ELECTRONICS & PARTS -...