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418p/428p 418p/428p OWNER'S MANUAL ®[...]
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FEA TURES AND BENEFITS T ranspor t Wheels Built-in transport wheels allow a single individual to easily move and position the bike across any flat surface F rame Stabilizers Oversize frame stabilizers for added stability . Belt Drive For a smooth quiet ride On-Board Computer Displays time, speed, distance, RPMs, workload, calories/hour , calories, [...]
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CONGRA TULA TIONS! Thank you for making the Schwinn 418/ 428p elliptical trainer a part of your exercise program. For many years to come, you will be able to rely on the quality of Schwinn’ s craftsmanship and durability . W e have included some general fitness guidelines for your use and hope you will find the information valuable in assisting y[...]
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HOW TO USE THE 418/ 428p ELLIPTIC AL TRAINER 6 7 7 To start using the Schwinn elliptical simply stand on the foot pedals with the front of your shoes close to the front edge of the foot platform. Place your hands at a comfortable position on the upper body arms. Simply move your highest foot forward and follow the natural path of the machine. Start[...]
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8 Selecting a Profile Program: Programs 2 – 12 are individually designed to provide a variety of workout options. Once the console is on, use the “+” or “-“ buttons to select a Program. Y ou will be prompted to set (“+” “-“) and enter (ENTER button) TIME. Now press ST ART to begin the program. Once you are in the program, you can [...]
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11 10 USING THE 428P COMPUTER ■ Using the 428p Computer For added workout variety , the on-board computer features a selection of 5 preprograms as well as a manual mode program. The manual mode program can be easily accessed via pressing the Start button twice. (Fig.3) All other workout programs require you to input data. The computer also featur[...]
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12 13 PROGRAMMING THE 428P COMPUTER ■ Programming the Computer To activate the computer , plug your 428p into a 110v wall outlet. Then simply begin pedaling to turn your elliptical on. Y ou may choose between English and metric readings. (Press RESET ; while in reset and all LED’ s are showing) Press + and – together and it will read english [...]
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14 USING THE 428P COMPUTER FIG.6 FIG.7 USING THE 428P COMPUTER 15 ■ Function window 3 (Fig. 6) Speed – the speed feedback function keeps track of your approximate mile per hour rate. To change to the next function press the scan button. RPM – The rpm feedback function keeps track of your pedal speed in revolutions per minute. To change to the[...]
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17 16 ■ Moving your Schwinn elliptical trainer To move the Schwinn elliptical trainer , carefully lift the rear end of the machine. Steer the machine to the desired location. Be gentle while moving the unit as any sharp impact directly or indirectly to the computer can af fect computer operation. (Fig.8) ■ Leveling your Schwinn elliptical train[...]
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19 18 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 your home fitness center for improved health and fitness. Enjoy the journey! √ Get a physical exam. If you have been inactive for sever[...]
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21 20 ■ 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). [...]
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23 22 • 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 approximate calories burned, exact amounts will depend on typ[...]
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25 24 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.D., Senior Exercise Physiologist at the U. S. Olympic T[...]
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26 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. Engage your body and mind. Connect on a deeper level, you'll be more likely to stay with your routine. If your exercise time on a stationary bike is your 30-minutes away[...]
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