Page 3 - FCC Warning - Possible Radio / Television Interference
Before using this product, it is essential to read this ENTIRE user 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. FCC Warning - Possible Radio / Television Interference NOTE: This equipmen...
Page 5 - Sync; Why Heart Sync; The Hand Pulse Sensor System // The Wireless Heart Rate Chest Strap
T ABLE OF C ONTENTS 1. Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 1.1 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 7 - MPORTANT; Always follow the console instructions for proper operation.
1 G ETTING S TARTED 1.1 I MPORTANT S AFETY I NSTRUCTIONS SAFETY WARNING: The safety of the product can be maintained only if it is examined regu- larly for damage and wear. See Preventative Maintenance section for details. • Before using this product, it is essential to read this ENTIRE user manual ...
Page 8 - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
• Keep hands and feet away from all moving parts. • To ensure proper functioning of this product, do not install attachments or accessories that are not provided or recommended by the manufacturer. • Use this product in a well-ventillated area. • Use this product on a solid, level surface. • Make su...
Page 9 - ETUP; Read the entire User Manual before setting up the exercise bike.
1.2 S ETUP Read the entire User Manual before setting up the exercise bike. W HERE TO P LACE THE E XERCISE B IKE Following all safety instructions in Section 1.1, move the bike to the location in which it will be used. See Section 7, titledSpecifications, for the dimensions of the footprint. Allow a...
Page 10 - Adjusting the seat on the; prevent it from falling on the hand.
H OW TO A DJUST THE S EAT TO E NSURE C ORRECT B IOMECHANICAL P OSITIONING Proper seat positioning minimizes unecessary leg muscle fatigue. To determine whether or not the seat requires adjust-ment, sit on it and place the balls of the feet on the pedals. The knee should bend slightly when the pedal ...
Page 11 - Adjusting the seat on the R3
Adjusting the seat on the R3 5 recumbent bike: Lift the spring-loaded adjusting handle located on the right side of the seat. Slide the seat forward or backward as necessary to the proper position and release the pin to complete engage-ment. Gently rock the seat forward and backward to ensure that i...
Page 13 - The Workouts
2 T HE D ISPLAY C ONSOLE 2.1 D ISPLAY C ONSOLE O VERVIEW The computerized display console on the exercise bike allows the user to tailor a workout to personal fitness abilitiesand goals and to monitor progress. With this easy-to-use console the user can track fitness improvement from one work-out to...
Page 14 - QUICK START: Press this key to begin a; MANUAL; workout immediately, without having to select a workout. Once; MY WORKOUTS
A QUICK START: Press this key to begin a MANUAL workout immediately, without having to select a workout. Once the workout is in progress, use the ARROW KEYS to change the intensity level or workout duration as desired. B MY WORKOUTS: Press this key to select a MY WORKOUTS user preset workout. C WORK...
Page 15 - workout. Profiles are not available for; HEART SYNC; workouts; : the total distance traveled since the beginning of the workout.
H WORKOUT PROFILE WINDOW: This window displays shapes, made of columns of lights, that represent the levels of intensity in a workout-in-progress. The higher the column, the greater the intensity. During a HEART SYNC workout, the bike requires the use of handpulse sensors or a wireless heart rate ch...
Page 16 - Upright Model C3
2.3 T HE A CCESSORY T RAY AND R EADING R ACK The accessory tray (A), which is mounted below the base of the console, provides storage trays with space for items suchas water bottles, personal stereos, and cell phones.Additionally, an integrated reading (B) rack for supporting a book or magazine is l...
Page 17 - XERCISE; HY; designing a workout program.; FAT BURN; . For detailed information about these workouts, see Section
3 H EART S YNC TM E XERCISE P ROGRAMS 3.1 W HY H EART S YNC W ORKOUTS ? Research shows that maintaining a specific heart rate while exercising is the optimal way to monitor the intensity of aworkout and to achieve maximum results. That is the idea behind the Heart Sync approach to exercise. Heart Sy...
Page 18 - AND
3.2 H EART R ATE M ONITORING T HE H AND P ULSE S ENSOR S YSTEM The hand pulse sensors (A) are the built-in heart rate monitoring system on the exercise bike. During a workout, graspthe sensors that are set into the handlebars. For an accurate reading, use a comfortable grip. The console displays the...
Page 20 - ORKOUTS; ORKOUT; Using the Workouts
4 T HE W ORKOUTS 4.1 W ORKOUT O VERVIEWS This section lists the exercise bike’s pre-programmed workouts. For more detailed information, 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 ...
Page 21 - My Workouts Personal Programs; SING THE; which appears; EGIN ANY
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 matches the target heart rate. The valley alwaysis defined as 85 percent of the target h...
Page 25 - QUICK START
4.3 W ORKOUT D ESCRIPTIONS Q UICK S TART QUICK START is the fastest way to begin exercising, and it bypasses the steps of selecting a specific workout. The intensity level for the workout is set automatically and remains the same unless manually changed. To change the level press the UP orDOWN ARROW...
Page 26 - ILL; HILL; gradually brings the heart rate into the lower portion of the; Plateau; or wear the wireless heart rate chest strap.; Interval Training; in muscles during a workout and contribute to muscle soreness.
M ANUAL The MANUAL workout has no automatic resistance changes. While the workout is in progress, increase or lower the intensity level as desired, using the arrow keys. The workout profile displays a race track with one blinking LED to show the user theactive time interval of the workout. H ILL The...
Page 27 - workout to complete all; workout features 20 intervals of 45 seconds; RANDOM; PEED; SPEED TRAINER; EZ R; ESISTANCE; EZ RESISTANCE Workout Profile
1 to 9 minutes: Because workouts with durations of less than 10 minutes are insufficient for the HILL workout to complete all four phases adequately, the profile is condensed at various stages. 10 to 19 minutes: The interval durations are initially set at 30 seconds for a 10-minute workout. For ever...
Page 28 - ARDIO; CARDIO
The workout consists of one hill. The user determines the height of the peak of this hill by selecting an intensity level duringthe setup. The higher the level selected, the higher the intensity at the entry point, which is the beginning of the workout,and the higher the intensity at the peak, which...
Page 29 - HEART RATE HILL Workout Profile
H EART R ATE H ILL TM W ORKOUT This workout consists of three hills that target three heart rate goals: The first hill brings the heart rate to 90 percent of the targetrate. The second hill increases the heart rate to 95 percent. The third hill matches the target heart rate. The valley always is def...
Page 30 - HEART RATE INTERVAL Workout Profile
H EART R ATE I NTERVAL TM W ORKOUT This workout alternates between a hill, which brings the heart rate up to the target rate*, and a valley, which brings the heartrate down to 90 percent of the target. After a warm-up, the workout progresses toward the first hill and heart rate goal. Oncethe goal is...
Page 31 - EXTREME HEART RATE Workout Profile
E XTREME H EART R ATE TM W ORKOUT This intense, varied workout is designed to help more experienced users break through fitness improvement plateaus. Theworkout alternates between two target heart rate goals as quickly as possible. The effect is similar to that of running sprints.When setting up the...
Page 32 - WATT; The WATTS workout is available only when turned ON in the User Menu.; ERSONAL
WATT S W ORKOUT The WATTS workout is available only when turned ON in the User Menu. Watts is a measure of electrical output. In the workout, the user must select a WATTs level between 50 and 250 WATTs.Since WATTS is dependant on speed and resistance, the resistance will automatically adjust based o...
Page 33 - By factory default, the four workouts are stored as; programs under the names “MY WORKOUT 1” through
E DITING M Y W ORKOUTS AND V IEWING S TATISTICS By factory default, the four workouts are stored as MANUAL programs under the names “MY WORKOUT 1” through “MY WORKOUT 4”. It is possible to change the name of each workout and/or customize the settings for each workout.It is also possible to view usag...
Page 34 - OUTS are
(Changing a workout:) 6. The MESSAGE CENTER displays “PRESS ENTER TO EDIT MY WORKOUTS - PRESS MY WORKOUTS TO ACCESS STATISTICS”. Press ENTER. 7. The MESSAGE CENTER displays “SELECT WORKOUTS”. By factory default all four workouts under MY WORK- OUTS are MANUAL programs. Enter setup information as pro...
Page 35 - NTERING AND USING THE
5 O PTIONAL S ETTINGS Use the Optional Settings feature to change default settings or to enable or disable certain programs or displays on theexercise bike console. 5.1 E NTERING AND USING THE O PTIONAL S ETTINGS F EATURE Press the PAUSE/CLEAR key twice, and then press Enter. The console beeps three...
Page 36 - REVENTATIVE; Locate the exercise bike in a cool, dry place.; Do not use ammonia or acid-based; Clean the housing thoroughly on a regular basis.
6 S ERVICE AND T ECHNICAL D ATA 6.1 P REVENTATIVE M AINTENANCE T IPS The exercise bike is backed by engineering excellence and is one of the most rugged and trouble-free pieces of exer-cise equipment on the market today. Life Fitness products have proven to be durable in health clubs, colleges, mili...
Page 37 - ITEM
6.2 P REVENTATIVE M AINTENANCE S CHEDULE Follow the schedule below to ensure proper operation of the product. 6.3 T ROUBLESHOOTING THE W IRELESS H EART R ATE C HEST S TRAP H EART R ATE R EADING I S E RRATIC O R A BSENT E NTIRELY • Repeat the electrode moistening procedure on the chest strap. See Sec...
Page 38 - If the heart rate reading is erratic or missing, do the following:
H EART R ATE R EADING I S E RRATIC O R E XTREMELY H IGH If the chest strap is worn near sources of electromagnetic signals, these signals may be strong enough to elevate heartrate readings. Possible sources include: • Television sets and/or antennas, cell phones, computers, cars, high voltage power ...
Page 39 - Problem; I hear a clicking noise while I'm pedaling.
6.5 T ROUBLESHOOTING THE E XERCISE B IKE Problem Solution I hear a clicking noise while I'm pedaling. Use the wrench that was included with the bike to ensure the pedals are assembled as tight as possible. My console does not turn on (light up). Make sure that you are pedaling at a fast enough pace ...
Page 40 - features and workouts.
6.6 H OW TO O BTAIN P RODUCT S ERVICE 1. Verify the symptom and review the operating instructions. The problem may be unfamiliarity with the product and its features and workouts. 2. Locate and document the serial number of the unit. The serial number plate is located on the front stabilizer, below ...
Page 41 - HOW LONG IS IT COVERED:
7 W ARRANTY I NFORMATION WHAT IS COVERED: This Life Fitness consumer product ("Product") is warranted to be free of all defects in material and workmanship. WHO IS COVERED: The original purchaser or any person receiving a newly purchased Product as a gift from the original purchaser. HOW LON...
Page 42 - PRODUCT REGISTRATION:; Register online at
WHAT YOU MUST DO: Retain proof of purchase (our receipt of the attached registration card assures registration of purchase information but is not required);use, operate and maintain the Product as specified in the Manual; notify Customer Service of any defect within 10 days after discov-ery of the d...
Page 44 - PECIFICATIONS; Home
8 S PECIFICATIONS Designed use: Home Maximum user weight: 400 pounds / 181.4 kilograms CONSOLE: Displays: MESSAGE CENTER displays Time in Zone, Cool Down duration, Heart Rate, Sped, Heart RatePercentage of Theoretical Maximum, Distance, Calories per Hour, and Calories Summaries: Time, distance, calo...
