Life fitness 8500 - Manual

8 The pedals on the Lifecycle exercise bike have footstraps with slits on both the inside and the outside of each strap. To adjust the size of the straps, grasp the outside of the strap andpull down and away from the knob. Once the slotted end is removed, choose a size that willfeel the most comfort...

9 l Maximum Program Time The maximum program time option allows the maximum program time to be changed fromthe default maximum time limit of 60 minutes to anywhere from 1 to 99 minutes. Altering themaximum program time will affect all programs except the Fit Test. To change the Lifecycle exercise bi...

1 0 The Lifecycle exercise bike’s display console is easy to use and it allows you to follow progress as you ride. The on-board computer lets you tailor workouts to individual fitnesscapabilities and goals while providing a unique means of measuring fitness improvementfrom one workout to the next. E...

1 1 RACE ON / OFF: Lets you toggle in and out of the Race mode at any time in the Manual, Random and Hill programs. The Speed / RPM display will togglebetween RPMs and MPH / KPH every five seconds. The MPH / KPH will bedependent on the pedal speed and the level chosen. See the Race Optioninset later...

1 3 Research shows that exercising within a specific heart rate range is the optimal way tomonitor exercise intensity and achieve maximum results. That is the idea behind the LifeFitness Heart Rate Zone Training exercise program. Zone Training takes the guesswork out of working out by identifying sp...

1 4 Wet the electrodes to the transmitter (the two grooved surfaces on the underside of thestrap) and secure the strap as high under the chest muscles as possible. The strap shouldbe snug, but comfortable enough to allow for normal breathing. The transmitter strap will deliver an optimum heart rate ...

1 5 The Lifecycle exercise bike is a “constant work” machine; in the Manual, Random and Hill programs, pedal resistance automatically compensates for changes in RPM. In other words,the slower you pedal, the greater the resistance; conversely, the faster you pedal the lessresistance you feel*. The di...

1 7 To Begin a Lifecycle Exercise Bike Workout: l First adjust the seat position and make certain the seat pin is properly locked and thebike is level. l Begin pedaling and press the START key. l Select one of the flashing program options by pressing the PROGRAM SELECT keyuntil the program you want ...

1 8 MANUAL PROGRAM l After selecting a Manual workout, you will be asked to enter a desired workout timein minutes. Enter a number from 10 to 60 † minutes and press ENTER. l Select an effort level from 1 – 20. The effort level will be displayed in the Data EntryWindow (you do not need to press ENTER...

2 0 Heart Rate Check Points For Fat Burning: 4 First Heart Rate Check Point — Your heart rate should be between 60% and 70% of the theoretical maximum heart rate for your age category. 4 Second Heart Rate Check Point — Your heart rate should be between 70% and 75% of the theoretical maximum heart ra...

2 1 On models equipped with telemetry heart rate features, the user must wear an optional heartrate chest strap transmitter to use these programs. On models equipped with Lifepulsesensors, the user must grasp the Lifepulse sensors when prompted by a flashing heart in theprogram window. l Enter age u...

2 4 The computer will not accept: l heart rates less than 90 or greater than 199 beats per minute l body weights less than 74 pounds (34 kg) or greater than 350 pounds (159 kg) l ages below 10 or over 99 years l data input that exceeds human potential If you make an error when entering any Fit Test ...

2 6 In all Lifecycle exercise bike workout programs except the Fit Test, you can change the level of intensity at any time by simply pressing a new number – between 1 and 20 – on the numerickeypad. In addition, should you decide to work out in one program after starting another, simplypush CLEAR thr...

2 8 The Lifecycle exercise bike is backed by the engineering excellence of Life Fitness and is one of the most popular, rugged and trouble-free pieces of exercise equipment on themarket today. Here are some preventive maintenance tips that will keep the Lifecycle exercise bike operating at peak perf...

2 9 5.2 How to Solve Basic Operating Problems No Power Difficult to pedal Bike shuts off during ride Display flickers or fades inand out 9-volt battery missing 9-volt battery too low Harness not connected 10 to 15 hour break-inperiod not complete Pedaling too slow Not entering desired workout durati...

3 0 The optional Heat Rate Chest Strap is required when using a Lifecycle bike which is equipped with Polar compatible telemetry heart rate monitoring technology. The heart rate reading is erratic or absent entirely. l Repeat the electrode wetting procedure (see How to Use the Optional Heart Rate Ch...

3 1 Step 1 Verify the symptom and review the operating instructions and How to Solve Basic OperatingProblems within this manual. The problem may be unfamiliarity with the Lifecycle exercise bike's features and programs. Step 2 Locate and document the serial number of the unit, which is located on th...

3 2 Power requirements None Programs Manual, Random, Hill, Cardio, Fat Burn, Fit Test Console displays Elapsed time, pedal RPM and MPH or KPH, calories per hour (Wattsor METS optional), total calories burned, distance traveled (miles orkilometers), resistance level, heart rate (when wearing an optio...