Vision Fitness R70 - Manual

5 IN TR O OTHER SAFETY TIPS FOR YOUR VISION FITNESS BIKE CAUTION! If you experience chest pains, nausea, dizziness or shortness of breath, stop exercising immediately and consult your physician before continuing. • Do not wear loose clothing that might catch on any part of the Bike . • Read this Own...

6 IN TR O ASSEMBLY It is recommended, when possible, that an authorized VISION FITNESS retailer assemble your Bike. If you have elected to assemble this product yourself, for your safety please read and follow each of the steps in the enclosed assembly instructions. If you have any questions regardi...

7 IN TR O STABILIZING THE BIKE After positioning the Bike in its intended location, check its stability by attempting to rock it side to side. Rocking or wobbling indicates that your Bike needs to be leveled. Determine which leveler is not resting completely on the floor. Loosen the wing nut at the ...

8 IN TR O SEAT POSITIONING To determine proper seat position, sit on the seat and position the ball of your foot on the center of the pedal. Your knee should bend slightly at the furthest pedal position. You should be able to pedal without locking your knees or shifting your weight from side to side...

9 IN TR O SEAT ADJUSTMENT While seated on the Bike, lift the spring-loaded seat lever on the right side of the seat to make adjustments. Slide the seat forward or backward to desired location. Release the spring-loaded seat lever and gently attempt to rock forward and backward to assure it is locked...

11 IN TR O CONTACT HEART RATE HAND PULSE HEART RATE SENSORS The Contact Hand Pulse Sensors are included on each product to monitor your heart rate. To use, grasp both of the sensors with a comfortable grip during your workout. The console will display your heart rate. Although your signal will be di...

12 CO N SO LE DISPLAY CONSOLE DISPLAY CONSOLE OVERVIEW The computerized display allows the user to select a workout that meets their desired fitness goals. It also allows the user to monitor the progress and feedback of each workout so they can track improvements in overall fitness over time. A D E ...

13 CO N SO LE DISPLAY CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS A. START/HOLD TO RESET Press the START key to begin a MANUAL workout immediately without having to set individual information. When the program begins, you have the ability to adjust resistance levels with the ARROW keys. Feedback information will be calcul...

15 CO N SO LE CARDIO PORT A Cardio Port is located on the back of the console that is compatible to entertainment protocol, such as Cardio Theatre. The bottom port is the active port to use for this function These ports are located on the backside of the console and are enclosed by removable covers....

16 CO N SO LE FAT BURN is a program designed to target your stored body fat. This program is generally used at a slightly lower resistance level but runs for longer durations than other programs. SPRINT 8 is an anaerobically-based interval program. It is effective in recruiting fast twitch muscle fi...

17 CO N SO LE HRT INTERVAL alternates between effort intervals of 80% and 70% of your predicted maximum heart rate. This program is designed to increase your cardiovascular fitness capacity. The user must grasp the hand pulse sensors or wear a telemetric heart rate chest strap during use. HRT WEIGHT...

18 CO N SO LE PROGRAM OVERVIEWS CONTINUED TRAILS TRAIL 10K is a distance based program that ends after you complete the 10K. See if you can beat your previous time! TRAIL 15K is a distance based program that ends after you complete the 15K. See if you can beat your previous time! TRAIL 20K is a dist...

19 CO N SO LE FITNESS TEST is a heart rate based fitness test. The test lasts 5 minutes and is based on your V02 level and maximum heart rate achieved to provide an accurate fitness level. This is a great program to track your increase in fitness levels. The user must grasp the hand pulse sensors or...

20 CO N SO LE USING THE PROGRAMS SELECTING EASY START The easiest way to begin exercising is to simply press the START key. You will begin exercising in a MANUAL resistance program in which you can change the resistance levels to meet your goals. Current default settings will be used to determine ex...

21 CO N SO LE ENTERING TIME When prompted by the message center to enter a time, use the UP s arrow and DOWN t arrow to adjust the displayed exercise time to a desired value. The WATTS programs will ask you to set the desired WATT level instead of resistance levels. The WATT level will range from 40...

22 CO N SO LE USING THE SPRINT 8 PROGRAM The SPRINT 8 program is an anaerobic interval program designed to build muscle, improve speed, and naturally increase the release of Human Growth Hormone (HGH) in your body. Producing HGH through exercise and a proper diet has been shown as an effective way t...

23 CO N SO LE USING HEART RATE TRAINING WHAT IS HEART RATE TRAINING? Heart Rate Training means exercising at an intensity that keeps you in your ideal heart rate zone. Your personal heart rate training zone depends on your fitness goal, such as weight loss, cardiovascular endurance, or strength buil...

24 CO N SO LE TELEMETRIC HEART RATE CHEST STRAP The wireless Telemetric Chest Strap uses a pair of electrodes on the underside of the strap to send your heart rate signal to the console. Prior to wearing the chest strap, moisten the two rubber electrode pads with several drops of water. These electr...

25 CO N SO LE ALL HRT PROGRAMS During the workout, the user will grasp the hand pulse sensors or wear the telemetric chest strap to send their heart rate signal to a receiver in the console. The console will continuously monitor the heart rate, adjusting the resistance level of the Bike to keep your...

26 CO N SO LE USING CUSTOM PROGRAMS The CUSTOM programs allow five separate workout choices to be saved for future use. Press the Custom program button and select your desired CUSTOM program (1, 2, 3, 4, or 5). Set your age, time, and weight and begin your workout. During initial setup, the program ...

28 CO N SO LE ENGINEERING MODE Engineering mode consists of 15 optional settings. Use the engineering mode to enable certain features or displays on your console. ENTERING AND USING ENGINEERING MODE • Press and hold the UP and DOWN Resistance buttons for approximately 3 seconds. • The console will b...

29 G EN ER AL SERVICE AND TROUBLESHOOTING PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE TIPS • Locate Bike in a cool, dry place. • Clean the top surface of the pedals regularly. • Make sure pedals are kept tight to crank arms. • Keep the display console free from fingerprints and salt buildup caused by sweat. • Use a co...

30 G EN ER AL TROUBLESHOOTING Our Bikes are designed to be reliable and easy to use. If, however, you have a problem, these troubleshooting steps may reveal the cause. PROBLEM: The console does not light up. SOLUTION: Make sure you are pedaling the Bike. SOLUTION: Make sure the wire harness is plugg...

31 G EN ER AL PROBLEM: The seat on your semi--recumbent Bike rocks from side to side. SOLUTION: With a 13mm wrench, loosen the Fixing Nuts on the side of the seat frame. With an 11mm wrench, pivot the Adjusting Post so the Fixing Nut is at the top of the slot. Tighten the Fixing Nut with the 13mm wr...

32 G EN ER AL TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR HEART RATE MONITOR CHEST STRAP PROBLEM: No pulse reading appears. SOLUTION: There may be a poor connection between the contact pads and skin; remoisten the electrode pads. SOLUTION: Transmitter is not properly positioned; reposition the chest strap. SOLUTION: Verif...

34 G EN ER AL LIMITED HOME USE WARRANTY VISION FITNESS extends the following exclusive, limited warranty, which shall apply only to the use of the device in the home, for residential, non-commercial purposes. Any other use of the device shall void this warranty. VISION FITNESS hereby extends the fol...

36 G EN ER AL COMMERCIAL WARRANTY COMMERCIAL USES DEFINED VISION FITNESS warrants the R70 model bike for use in commercial facilities including: Hotels; Resorts; Police & Fire Stations; Apartment Complexes; Corporate Fitness Centers; Hospitals; Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Clinics, where a...

38 G EN ER AL DEVELOPING A FITNESS PROGRAM By purchasing this piece of VISION FITNESS exercise equipment, you have made a commitment to exercise and now have the convenience of exercising in your own home. Your new equipment offers the flexibility to exercise at whatever time suits you best. It will...

39 G EN ER AL EXERCISE GUIDELINES EXERCISE DURATION A common question asked is, “how much exercise do I need?” We recommend following the guidelines set up by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) for healthy aerobic activity. • Exercise three to five days per week. • Warm up for five to 10...

40 G EN ER AL TARGET HEART RATE Target Heart Rate is a percentage of your maximum heart rate. Target Heart Rate will vary for each individual depending on age, current level of conditioning, and personal fitness goals. Exercise heart rate should range from 55% to 85% of your maximum heart rate. As a...

41 G EN ER AL BALANCED FITNESS While cardiovascular exercise has been the primary method of fitness for many programs over the years, it should not be the only method. Strength Training and Flexibility Training have become more popular as exercise has developed. Incorporating Strength and Flexibilit...

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