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Schwinn 117P/217P manual

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    On-board Computer Provides immediate feedback regarding your fitness progress–easy to read LCD displays time, heart rate, distance, odometer , speed, calories, calories per hour , workload, RPM, resistance level and two heartrate functions with the optional pulse receiver module. T ranspor t Wheels A single individual can easily move and position[...]

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    CONGRA TULA TIONS! FITNESS SAFEGUARDS Before starting any exercise program, consult with your physician or health professional. He or she can help establish the exercise frequency , intensity (target heart rate zone) and time appropriate for your particular age and condition. If you have any pain or tightness in your chest, an irregular heartbeat, [...]

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    ■ Seat adjustm ent Proper seat adjustment helps ensure maximum exercise ef ficiency and comfort, while reducing the risk of injury . 1. Place one pedal in the forward position and center the ball of your foot over the center of the pedal. Y our leg should be slightly bent at the knee (Figs. 1 and 2). 2. If your leg is too straight or your foot ca[...]

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    The Schwinn 117p/217p computer features 12 dif ferent performance feedback functions that enable you to quickly and ef ficiently review your workout performance and progress. The large, easy-to-read, LCD display and full size buttons make reading the data display and operation easy , even at high levels of workout intensity . The following outlines[...]

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    FUNCTIONS/FEA TURES When the computer is in the "OFF" mode, with no LCDs displayed, the QUICK ST ART feature will activate and start the computer without having to input any other information. Simply press the ST ART/ENTER key and you can begin to start working out immediately! The 117p/217p computer requires four AA batteries, which are [...]

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    ■ Moving y our 117p/217p bike Carefully push the handlebars down to move and steer the 117p bike to another location (fig. 6). Carefully lift the horizontal rear floor support to move and steer the 217p bike to another location (fig. 7). Be gentle while moving the unit as any sharp impact directly or indirectly to the computer can af fect compute[...]

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    Once you have made the commitment to get started in a home fitness program, here are some suggestions that you may want consider to help you get of f on the right foot and stay motivated. Realize that any new habit is dif ficult to establish at first, but it can be done. Follow these steps and you'll be on your way to establishing and using yo[...]

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    ■ Muscular Strength The new guidelines have added resistance training since the ACSM recognizes the increasing importance of maintaining strength as a health benefit as we get older . The rationale for the addition of strength training to the guidelines is a result of a ten year follow-up study on master runners (along with other studies). Those [...]

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    Y ou should not lose more than 2 pounds per week on a diet. • Include an exercise program that provides as least 300 calories or more of activity per day . This is best accomplished with exercise of low intensity and long duration. Many pieces of home fitness equipment give estimates of calories burned while exercising. Remember these are approxi[...]

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    running and is referred to as "anaerobic training." V aried training in all three of these zones will add to increased levels of fitness and improved performance and add more energy to your life. "Most training programs use a combination of training intensities to increase performance capacity ," according to J. T . Kearney , Ph[...]

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    to fix something that's wrong with your body . Instead focus on your successes. Congratulate yourself after each workout. Thrive on the energy that exercising gives you. 4. Develop a constructive attitude. Do not focus on what you are giving up to exercise on a regular basis, but on what new options you'll have after you become fit. 5. En[...]

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