Life Fitness RT8 manual

UT8 and RT8 Ex er cise Bik es USER MANU AL[...]

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Before using this product, it is essential to read this ENTIRE operation 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 W arning - Possible Radio / T elevision Interference NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with[...]

3 T ABLE OF C ONTENTS Unp acking and Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

U NP ACKING THE U PRIGHT E XERCISE B IKE 1. Carefully cut and remove the SHIPPING BANDS. 2. Carefully cut the tape securing the TO P FLAPS. 3. Fold the T OP FLAPS outward fully . 4. With the help of another person, remove the T OP SHIPPING TRA Y . CAUTION: Some parts extend through the bottom of the SHIPPING TRA Y. Be careful not to damage the p ar[...]

A SSEMBLING THE U PRIGHT E XERCISE B IKE T ools Required: Metric Wrench Set, Metric Allen Wrench Set, Phillip s Screwdriver 1. Locate and install the two LEVELER FEET (A) to the bottom of the REAR ST ABILIZER (B). 2. With the bends facing rearward, attach the REAR ST ABILIZER (B) to the BASE UNIT (C) using two 2-3/8" BUTT ON HEAD SCREWS (1) fr[...]

U NP ACKING THE R ECUMBENT E XERCISE B IKE 1. Carefully cut and remove the SHIPPING BANDS. 2. Carefully cut the tape securing the T OP FLAPS. 3. Fold the T OP FLAPS outward fully . 4. With the help of another person, remove the SIDE SHIP- PING TRA Y . CAUTION: Be sure to keep the left and right sides of the side SHIPPING TRA Y together while removi[...]

5. Connect the CONNECTOR (J) leading from the HANDLE- BAR ASSEMBL Y (E) with the CONNECTOR (J) leading from the SEA T ASSEMBL Y (F). Be sure the connectors fully lock. CAUTION: T o ensure that your handsensor heart rate works properly , secure the HEART RA TE CABLE (K) into the CABLE TIE CLIPS (G). Note the routing of the HEART RA TE CABLE so as to[...]

This Operation Manual describes the functions of the following products: Essential TM upright exercise bike: UT8 Essential TM recumbent exercise bike: RT8 See Section 7, titled Specifications p age in this manual for product-specific features. S t atement of Purpose: The exercise bike is a machine that simulates the movement s of riding a bicycle a[...]

9 1 G ETTING S T ARTED 1.1 I MPORT A NT S AFETY I NSTRUCTIONS SAFETY W ARNING: The safety of the product can be maint ained only if it is examined regularly for damage and wear . See Preventative Maintenance section for details.  Before using this product, it is essential to read this ENTIRE operation manual and ALL instructions. The exercise bi[...]

1.2 S ETUP Read the entire Operation Manual before setting up the exercise bike. W HERE TO P LACE T HE 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, titled Specifications , for the dimensions of the footprint. Allow a distance of four feet, or 120 centimeters[...]

11 Adjusting the seat on the recumbent bike: Lif t 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 engagement. Gently rock the seat forward and backward to ensure that it is locked into place. Check the seat dist ance aga[...]

2 T HE D ISPLA Y C ONSOLE 2.1 D ISPLA Y C ONSOLE O VERVIEW The computerized display console on the exercise bike allows the user to tailor a workout to personal fitness abilities and goals and to monitor progress. With this easy-to-use console the user can track fitness improvement from one workout to the next. 12[...]

13 2.2 D ISPLA Y C ONSOLE D ESCRIPTIONS The functions for the keys and display windows on the exercise bike console are listed and described in this section. S ee Section 4, titled The Workouts , for detailed information on using the console to set up workouts. A QUICK ST ART : Press this key to begin a MANUAL workout immediately , without having t[...]

K MESSAGE CENTER: This window displays step-by-step instructions for setting up a workout. When a workout is in progress, it displays statistics about the progress of the workout, as seen below:  Time/Zone: the amount time of time that the user has maintained a heart rate within a target zone if the user is grasping the handpulse sensors or wear[...]

3 H EART R AT E Z ONE T RAINING E XERCISE 3.1 W HY H EART R AT E Z ONE T RAINING E XERCISE ? Research shows that maintaining a specific heart rate while exercising is the optimal way to monitor the intensity of a workout and to achieve maximum results. That is the idea behind the heart rate zone training approach to exercise. Zone training identifi[...]

3.2 H EART R AT E 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, grasp sensors that are set into the handlebars. For an accurate reading, use a comfortable grip. The console displays the heart rate af ter 10 to 15 seconds. Upright model R[...]

17 T HE T ELEMETR Y H EART R AT E C HEST S TRAP The exercise bike is equipped with telemetry , a heart rate monitoring system in which electrodes, pressed against the skin, transfer heart rate signals to the exercise bike console. These electrodes are attached to a telemetry heart rate chest strap that the user wears during the workout. The chest s[...]

4 T HE W ORKOUTS 4.1 W ORKOUT O VER VIEWS This section lists the exercise bikes pre-programmed workouts. For more detailed information, see Section 4.2, titled Using the Workouts . QUICK ST ART is the fastest way to begin exercising, and it bypasses the step s involved in selecting a specific workout program. After the QUICK ST ART key is presse[...]

19 S ELECTING A W ORKOUT For HILL , RANDOM , MANUAL , OUTDOOR TRAINING , GRADUAL HIL L , F A T BURNER , CARDIO , CARDIO HILL , CARDIO INTER V A L , CARDIO ENDURANCE, and MY WORKOUTS : When prompted to select a workout, use the WORK- OUT PROFILE key to scroll through the options displayed in the MESSAGE CENTER. Then, use the ARROW keys to scroll thr[...]

20 P AUSING W ORKOUTS T o pause a workout, press the CLEAR/P AUSE key . Pedalling must not cease. P AUSE will eliminate resistance during the p ause duration. T o continue the workout, press the ENTER key . I NITIA TING A N E ARL Y C OOL -D OWN Workout s end automatically in a Cool Down mode, which lowers the intensity level. Press the COOL DOWN ke[...]

21 H ILL The HILL workout features intervals of intense aerobic activity separated by intervals of lower-intensity . Interval training has been scientifically demonstrated to yield greater cardiorespiratory improvement than steady-pace training. During the Hill workout the difficulty level of intervals increases gradually , as the profile diagram b[...]

O UTDOOR T RAINING TM W ORKOUT OUTDOOR TRAINING is based on a RANDOM workout profile with smoother transitions between hills and valleys. This workout simulates conditions of an outdoor cycling terrain. During the workout setup, the chosen difficulty level corresponds to the baseline, or flat ground, for the workout. Any difficulty level above this[...]

C ARDIO 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 target rate. The second hill increases the rate to 95 percent. The third hill matches the target heart rate. The valley always is defined as 85 percent of the target. Af ter a warm-up, the work[...]

C ARDIO I NTERV A L 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 hear t rate down to 90 percent of the target. Af ter a warm-up, the workout progresses toward the first hill and heart rate goal. Once the goal is reached, the hill continues for three minutes. [...]

4.4 M Y W ORKOUTS TM P ERSONAL P ROGRAMS The My Workouts Personal Programs feature on the exercise bike makes it possible to pre-set up to four workouts with personal setup information, such as age, duration, or level, and then store the workouts in the console memory . These workouts are accessed with the MY WORKOUT key . Any workout type can be p[...]

5 O PTIONAL S ETTINGS Use the Optional Settings feature to change default settings or to enable or disable certain programs or displays on the exercise bike console. E NTERING A ND USING THE O PTIONAL S ETTINGS F EA TURE Press the P AUSE/CLEAR key twice, and then press Enter . The console beep s three times, and the MESSAGE CENTER displays the firs[...]

27 6 S ER VICE A ND T ECHNICAL D AT A 6.1 P REVENT A TIVE M AINTENANCE T IPS The exercise bike is backed by engineering excellence and is one of the most rugged and trouble-free pieces of exercise equipment on the market today . The manufacturer s products have proven to be durable in health clubs, colleges, military facilities, and other locati[...]

6.3 T ROUBLESHOOTING THE T ELEMETR Y H EART R AT E C HEST S TRAP H EART R AT E R EADING I S E RRA TIC O R A BSENT E NTIREL Y  Repeat the electrode moistening procedure on the chest strap. See Section 3.2, titled Heart Rate Monitoring for details. The electrodes must remain wet to pick up and transmit accurate heart rate readings.  Make sure t[...]

29 6.5 H OW TO O B T AIN P RODUCT S ERVICE 1. V erify 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 the shroud. 3. Contact Customer Support Ser[...]

7 S PECIFICA TIONS 7.1 U PRIGHT E XERCISE B IKE S PECIFICA TIONS Designed use: Consumer Maximum user weight: 400 pounds / 181.4 kilograms CONSOLE: Displays: MESSAGE CENTER displays with T ime in Zone, Cool Down duration, Heart Rate, S ped, Heart Rate Percentage of Theoretical Maximum, Distance, Calories per Hour , and Calories Summaries: T ime, dis[...]

7.2 R ECUMBENT E XERCISE B IKE S PECIFICA TIONS Designed use: Consumer Maximum user weight: 400 pounds / 181.4 kilograms CONSOLE: Displays: MESSAGE CENTER displays with T ime in Zone, Cool Down duration, Heart Rate, S ped, Heart Rate Percent age of Theoretical Maximum, Distance, Calories per Hour , and Calories Summaries: T ime, distance, calories [...]

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