Horizon Fitness R20 manual

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    HORIZON FITNESS 800 BURT ON BOULEV ARD DEFOREST , WISCONSIN 53532 phone 1.888.993.3199 fax 1.608.842.1660 www .horizonfitness.com R ev . 1.0 RECUMBENT BIKE HORIZON R20 HORIZON R30 Owner’ s Guide Designed for life. TM horizon R20_R30 owner’s guidev2.0.qxd 7/9/2003 11:22 AM Page 1[...]

  • Page 2

    TABLE OF CONTENTS FRAME - LIFETIME Horizon Fitness w arrants the frame against defects in w or kmanship and materials for the life- time of the original owner . BRAKE - LIFETIME Horizon Fitness w arrants the brake ag ainst defects in workmanship and materials for the life- time of the original owner . ELECTRONICS & P AR TS - 1 YEAR Horizon Fitn[...]

  • Page 3

    MONTHLY LOG SHEET SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical product, basic precautions should alw ays be f ollowed. R ead all instructions before using this e xercise product. W ARNING! T o reduce the risk of burns, fire , electrical shoc k or injury to persons: • Use this ex ercise product for its intended use as described in this Owner&[...]

  • Page 4

    O THER SAFETY TIPS FOR YOUR HORIZON FITNESS RECUMBENT BIKE CAUTION! • If you experience chest pains, nausea, dizziness or shortness of breath, stop ex ercising immediately and consult your ph ysician before continuing. • Do not turn pedals by hand. • Do not wear clothing that might catch on any part of the recumbent bik e. • Make sure handl[...]

  • Page 5

    An important step in developing a long term fitness program is to determine your goals. Is y our primary goal for e xercising on y our Horizon Fitness recumbent bike to lose weight? Impr ove muscle? Burn Stress? Prepare for the spring racing schedule? Knowing what your goals are will help y ou develop a more successful e xercise progr am. Below are[...]

  • Page 6

    Before pr oceeding, find your recumbent bike’s serial number and model name located on the front f oot tube and enter it in the space provided below: Refer to this number when calling f or ser vice, and also enter this serial number on y our W arranty Card and in y our own records. Be sure to read the Safety Instructions and complete Owner’s Gu[...]

  • Page 7

    STRETCH FIRST Before using y our Horizon Fitness product, it is best to take a fe w minutes doing a few gentle stretch- ing ex ercises. Stretc hing prior to ex ercise will improve fle xibility and reduce c hances of exercise related injury . Ease into eac h of these stretc hes with a slow gentle motion. Do not stretch to the point of pain. Make sur[...]

  • Page 8

    MO VING Y our Horizon Fitness recumbent bike has a pair of tr anspor t wheels built into the front of the frame. T o move , fir mly grasp the vertical seat post and one of the side handlebars. Carefully lift and roll. CAUTION! Our recumbent bik es are well built and heavy , weighing up to 150lbs.! Use care and additional help if necessary when movi[...]

  • Page 9

    KNOW YOUR RECUMBENT BIKE WHA T KIND OF ROUTINE MAINTENANCE IS REQUIRED? W e use sealed bearings throughout our bikes so lubrication is not needed. The most important main- tenance step is to simply wipe your perspir ation off the bike after each use. HO W DO I CLEAN MY HORIZON FITNESS RECUMBENT BIKE? Clean with soap and w ater cleaners only . Never[...]

  • Page 10

    QUICK ST ART UP Simply begin ex ercising. The console will automatically begin counting up and tracking your inf or- mation. RESET Press and hold the select button on the console. Always consult your physician before beginning an e xercise program. HO W OFTEN? The American Heart Association recommends that you e xercise at least 3 to 4 days per w e[...]

  • Page 11

    ARE THE SOUNDS MY RECUMBENT BIKE MAKES NORMAL? Our recumbent bikes are some of the quietest available because the y use belt drives and friction free magnetic resistance. W e use the highest grade bearings and belts to minimize noise. Ho wever , because the resistance system itself is so quiet, you will occasionally hear other slight mec hanical no[...]

  • Page 12

    PROBLEM: Erratic or Inconsistent R eadout. SOLUTION: This is often caused b y dry electrodes or a loose chest strap. Moisture on the rubber electrodes is required f or proper operation. T ry a more gener ous coating of water on the electr odes and tightening the c hest strap. (R30 only) Chest your e xercise envir onment for sources of interference [...]

  • Page 13

    KNOW YOUR RECUMBENT BIKE Y our Horizon Fitness recumbent bike is designed to be reliable and maintenance free. Ho wever , if you do e xperience problems with y our recumbent bike , please reference the troubleshooting guide listed below . PROBLEM: There is no displa y on the console. SOLUTION: R emove the console and verify that the console cable i[...]

  • Page 14

    T ARGET HEART RA TE ZONE Y our ‘T arget Heart R ate Zone’ is a percentage of your maximum heart rate. T arget Zones will vary for each individual, depending on age , current level of conditioning, and personal fitness goals. The American Heart Association recommends working-out at a ‘T arget Heart R ate Zone’ of between 60% and 75% of your [...]

  • Page 15

    DISPLAY TIME Shown as Minutes:Seconds . View the time remaining or the time elapsed in your w orkout. DIST ANCE Shown as Miles . View the accumulated distance during your workout. CAL ORIES Shown as total accumulated calories burned during your workout. RPM Shown as R evolutions per Minute. Impr ove striding tech- nique while reducing leg muscle fa[...]

  • Page 16

    DISPLAY RESIST ANCE During a workout, the amount of resistance can be adjusted b y pressing the plus ‘Up’ or ‘Down ’ buttons or the quic k resistance ke ys on the console. The resistance levels v ary from lev el 1 to 20 quic k speed ke ys (level 1 being the eas- iest and level 20 being the most difficult). W ATTS A measurement of your expen[...]

  • Page 17

    USING YOUR RACE PROGRAM Y our Race Program is designed to add motivation to a workout by allo wing you to compete against a selected pacer . To use your R ace Progr am, follow these instructions: 1. Choose the R ace program b y either pressing the ‘Up’ or ‘Down ’ buttons. Press ‘Enter’. 2. Choose the desired P ace (averag e speed) using[...]

  • Page 18

    ROCK CLIMB: Time defaults to 30 minutes 123456789 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 7 1 8 1 9 2 0 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 5 2 6 2 7 2 8 2 9 3 0 Level 1 112353353353353353353353353211 Level 2 112364464464464464464464463211 Level 3 122475575575575575575575574221 Level 4 122586686686686686686686685221 Level 5 235697797797797797797797796532 Level 6 2357 1 0 88 1[...]

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    123456789 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 7 1 8 1 9 2 0 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 5 2 6 2 7 2 8 2 9 3 0 Level 1 112333445555443344555544333211 Level 2 112344556666554455666655443211 Level 3 122455667777665566777766554221 Level 4 122566778888776677888877665221 Level 5 235677889999887788999988776532 Level 6 23578899 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 998899 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 99887[...]

  • Page 20

    ROCK CLIMB Improv es performance and stamina by r aising the resistance level to high peaks to simulate the most difficult outdoor ter- rains. PULSE Zone TM Benefits weight loss b y maintaining an optimum ex ercise level to burn fat, while adjusting the resistance to keep you in y our target heart rate zone. PROGRAM PROFILES RA CE A great motivatio[...]

  • Page 21

    ROCK CLIMB Improv es performance and stamina by r aising the resistance level to high peaks to simulate the most difficult outdoor ter- rains. PULSE Zone TM Benefits weight loss b y maintaining an optimum ex ercise level to burn fat, while adjusting the resistance to keep you in y our target heart rate zone. PROGRAM PROFILES RA CE A great motivatio[...]

  • Page 22

    123456789 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 7 1 8 1 9 2 0 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 5 2 6 2 7 2 8 2 9 3 0 Level 1 112333445555443344555544333211 Level 2 112344556666554455666655443211 Level 3 122455667777665566777766554221 Level 4 122566778888776677888877665221 Level 5 235677889999887788999988776532 Level 6 23578899 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 998899 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 99887[...]

  • Page 23

    ROCK CLIMB: Time defaults to 30 minutes 123456789 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 7 1 8 1 9 2 0 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 5 2 6 2 7 2 8 2 9 3 0 Level 1 112353353353353353353353353211 Level 2 112364464464464464464464463211 Level 3 122475575575575575575575574221 Level 4 122586686686686686686686685221 Level 5 235697797797797797797797796532 Level 6 2357 1 0 88 1[...]

  • Page 24

    USING YOUR RACE PROGRAM Y our Race Program is designed to add motivation to a workout by allo wing you to compete against a selected pacer . To use your R ace Progr am, follow these instructions: 1. Choose the R ace program b y either pressing the ‘Up’ or ‘Down ’ buttons. Press ‘Enter’. 2. Choose the desired P ace (averag e speed) using[...]

  • Page 25

    DISPLAY RESIST ANCE During a workout, the amount of resistance can be adjusted b y pressing the plus ‘Up’ or ‘Down ’ buttons or the quic k resistance ke ys on the console. The resistance levels v ary from lev el 1 to 20 quic k speed ke ys (level 1 being the eas- iest and level 20 being the most difficult). W ATTS A measurement of your expen[...]

  • Page 26

    DISPLAY TIME Shown as Minutes:Seconds . View the time remaining or the time elapsed in your w orkout. DIST ANCE Shown as Miles . View the accumulated distance during your workout. CAL ORIES Shown as total accumulated calories burned during your workout. RPM Shown as R evolutions per Minute. Impr ove striding tech- nique while reducing leg muscle fa[...]

  • Page 27

    T ARGET HEART RA TE ZONE Y our ‘T arget Heart R ate Zone’ is a percentage of your maximum heart rate. T arget Zones will vary for each individual, depending on age , current level of conditioning, and personal fitness goals. The American Heart Association recommends working-out at a ‘T arget Heart R ate Zone’ of between 60% and 75% of your [...]

  • Page 28

    KNOW YOUR RECUMBENT BIKE Y our Horizon Fitness recumbent bike is designed to be reliable and maintenance free. Ho wever , if you do e xperience problems with y our recumbent bike , please reference the troubleshooting guide listed below . PROBLEM: There is no displa y on the console. SOLUTION: R emove the console and verify that the console cable i[...]

  • Page 29

    PROBLEM: Erratic or Inconsistent R eadout. SOLUTION: This is often caused b y dry electrodes or a loose chest strap. Moisture on the rubber electrodes is required f or proper operation. T ry a more gener ous coating of water on the electr odes and tightening the c hest strap. (R30 only) Chest your e xercise envir onment for sources of interference [...]

  • Page 30

    ARE THE SOUNDS MY RECUMBENT BIKE MAKES NORMAL? Our recumbent bikes are some of the quietest available because the y use belt drives and friction free magnetic resistance. W e use the highest grade bearings and belts to minimize noise. Ho wever , because the resistance system itself is so quiet, you will occasionally hear other slight mec hanical no[...]

  • Page 31

    QUICK ST ART UP Simply begin ex ercising. The console will automatically begin counting up and tracking your inf or- mation. RESET Press and hold the select button on the console. Always consult your physician before beginning an e xercise program. HO W OFTEN? The American Heart Association recommends that you e xercise at least 3 to 4 days per w e[...]

  • Page 32

    KNOW YOUR RECUMBENT BIKE WHA T KIND OF ROUTINE MAINTENANCE IS REQUIRED? W e use sealed bearings throughout our bikes so lubrication is not needed. The most important main- tenance step is to simply wipe your perspir ation off the bike after each use. HO W DO I CLEAN MY HORIZON FITNESS RECUMBENT BIKE? Clean with soap and w ater cleaners only . Never[...]

  • Page 33

    MO VING Y our Horizon Fitness recumbent bike has a pair of tr anspor t wheels built into the front of the frame. T o move , fir mly grasp the vertical seat post and one of the side handlebars. Carefully lift and roll. CAUTION! Our recumbent bik es are well built and heavy , weighing up to 150lbs.! Use care and additional help if necessary when movi[...]

  • Page 34

    STRETCH FIRST Before using y our Horizon Fitness product, it is best to take a fe w minutes doing a few gentle stretch- ing ex ercises. Stretc hing prior to ex ercise will improve fle xibility and reduce c hances of exercise related injury . Ease into eac h of these stretc hes with a slow gentle motion. Do not stretch to the point of pain. Make sur[...]

  • Page 35

    Before pr oceeding, find your recumbent bike’s serial number and model name located on the front f oot tube and enter it in the space provided below: Refer to this number when calling f or ser vice, and also enter this serial number on y our W arranty Card and in y our own records. Be sure to read the Safety Instructions and complete Owner’s Gu[...]

  • Page 36

    An important step in developing a long term fitness program is to determine your goals. Is y our primary goal for e xercising on y our Horizon Fitness recumbent bike to lose weight? Impr ove muscle? Burn Stress? Prepare for the spring racing schedule? Knowing what your goals are will help y ou develop a more successful e xercise progr am. Below are[...]

  • Page 37

    O THER SAFETY TIPS FOR YOUR HORIZON FITNESS RECUMBENT BIKE CAUTION! • If you experience chest pains, nausea, dizziness or shortness of breath, stop ex ercising immediately and consult your ph ysician before continuing. • Do not turn pedals by hand. • Do not wear clothing that might catch on any part of the recumbent bik e. • Make sure handl[...]

  • Page 38

    MONTHLY LOG SHEET SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical product, basic precautions should alw ays be f ollowed. R ead all instructions before using this e xercise product. W ARNING! T o reduce the risk of burns, fire , electrical shoc k or injury to persons: • Use this ex ercise product for its intended use as described in this Owner&[...]

  • Page 39

    TABLE OF CONTENTS FRAME - LIFETIME Horizon Fitness w arrants the frame against defects in w or kmanship and materials for the life- time of the original owner . BRAKE - LIFETIME Horizon Fitness w arrants the brake ag ainst defects in workmanship and materials for the life- time of the original owner . ELECTRONICS & P ARTS - 1 YEAR Horizon Fitne[...]

  • Page 40

    HORIZON FITNESS 800 BURT ON BOULEV ARD DEFOREST , WISCONSIN 53532 phone 1.888.993.3199 fax 1.608.842.1660 www .horizonfitness.com R ev . 1.0 RECUMBENT BIKE HORIZON R20 HORIZON R30 Owner’ s Guide Designed for life. TM horizon R20_R30 owner’s guidev2.0.qxd 7/9/2003 11:22 AM Page 1[...]