Life Fitness M051-00K61-A132 manual

IN T EGRITY SERIES CR OSS-TRAINER (CL SX) OPERA TION MANU AL 08.30.10 M051-00K61-A132[...]

A MERICAS North America Life Fitness Inc. 5100 N River Road Schiller Park, IL 60176 U.S.A T elephone: (847) 288 3300 Fax: (847) 288 3703 Service Email: commercialservicereply@lifefitness.com Sales/Marketing Email: commercialsales@lifefitness.com Operating Hours: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm (CST) Brazil Life Fitness Brasil Av . Cidade Jardim, 900 Jd. Paulista[...]

T ABLE OF C ONTENTS Section Description 1. Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 1.1 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 1.2 Setup . . . .[...]

Before using this product, it is essential that this ENTIRE operation manual and ALL installation instructions be read. It describes equipment setup and instructs members on how to use it correctly and safely . Avant toute utilisation de ce produit, il est indispensable de lire ce manuel d'utilisation dans son INTÉGRALITÉ, ainsi que T OUTES [...]

This Operation Manual describes the functions of the following product: Integrity Series Cross-T rainer (CLSX) See "Specifications" in this manual for product specific features. Statement of Purpose: The Life Fitness Cross-T rainer is an exercise machine that combines low-impact elliptical pedaling with push/pull arm motion to provide an [...]

1 G ETTING S T ARTED 1.1 I MPORT ANT S AFETY I NSTRUCTIONS SAFETY W ARNING: The safety of the product can be maintained only if it is examined regularly for dam- age and wear . See Preventive Maintenance section for details. • If this Life Fitness product does not function properly after it has been dropped, damaged, or even partially immersed in[...]

1 P OINT DE D ÉP ART 1.1 C ONSIGNES DE S ÉCURITÉ I MPORT ANTES CONSIGNE DE SÉCURITÉ : pour un emploi sûr , le produit doit être inspecté régulièrement afin de s'as- surer qu'il n'est pas usé ni endommagé. Consultez la section de Maintenance préventive pour obtenir de plus amples informations. • Si l'appareil Life [...]

7 1.2 S ETUP Read the Operation Manual before setting up the Life Fitness Cross-T rainer . W HERE TO P LACE THE L IFE F ITNESS ® C ROSS -T RAINER Follow all safety instructions in Section 1.1 and move the Life Fitness Cross-T rainer to the location in which it will be used. See Section 7 for the dimensions of the footprint. Allow 1 foot of clearan[...]

2 C ONSOLE O VERLA Y 2.1 C ONSOLE O VERLA Y O VERVIEW The computerized display console on the Cross-T rainer 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. Begin pedaling. Select workout or Quick [...]

9 2.2 C ONSOLE O VERLA Y D ESCRIPTIONS A. WORKOUT PROFILE window: This window displays shapes, made of columns of lights, that represent the levels of intensity in a workout-in-progress. The height of the first column on the left side of the window is proportional to the current level of intensity . During a F A T BURN, CARDIO, HEART RA TE HILL, HE[...]

I. AEROBICS MODE: Press this key to activate a workout mode in which the MESSAGE CENTER displays prompts that vary the workload and emphasize different muscle groups during the workout. It can be used with any workout, except for F A T BURN, CARDIO, HEART RA TE HILL , HEART RA TE INTERV AL or EXTREME HEART RA TE . J. REVERSE MODE: Press this key to[...]

I P OD / TV K EYP AD S. NUMERIC keys: Press these keys to enter channels (TV/CSAFE). T . CC: Use this key to enable the Closed Caption Choice (TV/CSAFE). U. DIGIT AL TV TUNER SUB-CHANNEL ENTRY key (-): Use this key to enter Digital TV channels. V . ENTER: Use this key to enter entertainment selections. W . LAST : Press this key to see the last chan[...]

2.3 R EADING R ACK AND A CCESSOR Y T RA YS The water bottle holder (A) provides easy storage for water bottles. The accessory tray (B), which is mounted near the base of the console, provides a storage tray with space for items such as personal stereos and cell phones. Additionally , an inte- grated reading rack (C) for allowing a book or magazine [...]

3 H EART R AT E Z ONE T RAINING ® 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 Life Fitness Heart Rate Zone T raining® approach to exercise. Zone T rai[...]

14 3.2 H EART R AT E M ONITORING T HE L IFEPULSE TM D IGIT AL H EART R AT E M ONITORING S YSTEM The patented Lifepulse system sensors are the built-in heart rate monitoring system on the Life Fitness Cross-T rainer . For the most accurate reading possible, during a workout: • Grasp the sensors (A) firmly . • Hold each sensors at the vertical mi[...]

T HE O PTIONAL P OLAR ® T ELEMETR Y H EART R AT E C HEST S TRAP The Life Fitness Cross-T rainer is equipped with Polar® telemetry , a heart rate monitoring system in which electrodes, pressed against the skin, transfer heart rate signals to the console. These electrodes are attached to a Polar telemetry heart rate chest strap that the user wears [...]

4 T HE W ORKOUTS 4.1 W ORKOUT O VERVIEWS The following workouts are pre-programmed for the Life Fitness Cross-T rainer . QUICK ST ART is the fastest way to begin exercising. After the QUICK ST ART key is pressed, a constant-level workout begins. The intensity level does not change automatically . MANUAL is a constant effort workout in which the use[...]

17 4.2 U SING THE W ORKOUTS This section provides detailed information on setting up and using workouts. For quick-reference setup steps, see the chart at the end of the section. T O B EGIN A W ORKOUT T o mount the Life Fitness Cross-Trainer , grasp the handles and carefully step on the pedals. T o dismount, step off the pedals while still holding [...]

18 S ELECTING AND A DJUSTING THE R ESIST ANCE L EVEL When prompted by the MESSAGE CENTER, use the ARROW keys to increase or decrease the displayed intensity level or target heart rate to the desired value (or key in the desired value with the NUMERIC keypad) and press ENTER. Adjust the level as needed or desired during the workout. • Resistance l[...]

19 The TIME IN ZONE GOAL program enhances F A T BURN , CARDIO , HEART RA TE HILL , HEART RA TE INTERV AL , and EXTREME HEART RA TE workouts by setting a certain duration within the target zone as a workout goal. The pro- gram automatically alters the resistance to maintain a pace that will meet that objective within that duration. Once the ob- ject[...]

The chart below lists the steps for setting up each workout. QUICK ST ART Press QUICK ST ART Begin workout MANUAL Press MANUAL Enter weight Enter time Select level Begin workout RANDOM Press RANDOM Enter weight Enter time Select level Begin workout F A T BURN Press F A T BURN Enter weight Enter time Enter age Accept target heart rate Begin workout [...]

4.3 W ORKOUT D ESCRIPTIONS Q UICK S T ART QUICK ST ART is the fastest way to begin exercising and bypasses the steps of selecting a specific workout program. The intensity level for the workout is set automatically and remains the same unless manually changed. T o change the level, use the LEVEL arrow keys or use the NUMERIC KEYP AD to enter a high[...]

H ILL The Life Fitness-patented HILL workout offers a variety of configurations for interval training. Intervals are periods of in- tense cardiovascular exercise separated by regular periods of lower-intensity exercise. The WORKOUT PROFILE window represents these high and low intervals as columns of illuminated LEDs, which together have the appeara[...]

23 H EART R AT E H ILL TM This program combines the standard HILL workout profile with the concept of Heart Rate Zone T raining. The default tar- get heart rate is calculated as 80% of the theoretical maximum (HRmax), but the user can adjust the target rate during the workout setup. All hills and valleys are percentages of HRmax. The workout consis[...]

H EART R AT E I NTERV AL TM This program also combines the standard HILL workout profile with the concept of Heart Rate Zone T raining. The default target heart rate is calculated as 80% of the theoretical maximum (HRmax), but the user can adjust the target rate during the workout setup. The workout alternates between a hill, which brings the heart[...]

E XTREME H EART R AT E TM This intense, varied workout is designed to help more experienced users to break through fitness improvement plateaus. The workout alternates between two target heart rates as quickly as possible. The ef fect is similar to that of running sprints. The user must wear a Polar telemetry heart rate chest strap or grip the Life[...]

S IX P RE -S ET W ORKOUTS AROUND THE WORLD, CASCADES, FOOTHILLS, INTERV AL, KILIMANJARO , and SPEED TRAINING are variations of the HILL workout. These workouts cannot be changed “on the fly .” AROUND THE WORLD is an interval-training workout in which the hills resemble scenes of various geographical areas. CASCADES is a two-peak workout in whic[...]

F IT T EST The Life Fitness Cross-T rainer Fit T est program is another exclusive feature of this versatile Cross-T rainer . The Fit T est workout estimates cardiovascular fitness and can be used to monitor improvements in endurance every four to six weeks. The user must grasp the Lifepulse hand sensors when prompted or wear a heart rate chest stra[...]

I f you make an error when entering any Fit T est data, you can correct it by pressing CLEAR, inputting the correct informa- tion and pressing ENTER. It is important for you to take the Fit T est under similar circumstances each time. Y our heart rate is dependent on many factors, including: • amount of sleep the previous night (at least seven ho[...]

4.4 P ERSONAL T RAINER W ORKOUTS Using the console, fitness club managers and other authorized personnel can create up to six custom workouts for the Life Fitness Cross-T rainer . Options include custom interval heart rate and hill workouts. Interval Heart Rate: The trainer can design a workout that sets a dif ferent target heart rate for each inte[...]

30 5 S YSTEM M ENU A special system menu is available to Managers and other authorized personnel to allow access to certain Information, diagnostics tests and configuration settings. 5.1 E NTERING AND U SING THE S YSTEM M ENU The System Menu consists of 3 submenus including the Information submenu, Diagnostic submenu and Configuration submenu. T o [...]

5.2 M ANAGER ’ S C ONFIGURA TION (O PTIONAL S ETTINGS ) Setting Default V alue Description Maximum Workout Duration 60 Minutes This feature allows the setting of maximum workout duration limits. English / Metric Units English (International: Metric) This option sets the measurement unit type for weight, distance, and speed. Pause T imeout 5 Minut[...]

U SER L ANGUAGE S ELECT If enabled, this option allows users to select the language by which to interact with the unit during a workout. T o use the option, enable User Language Select (see below). Begin pedaling. The console will display the message “SELECT LANGUAGE USING ARROW KEYS”. The user can se- lect from a list of available languages us[...]

6 S ERVICE AND T ECHNICAL D ATA 6.1 P REVENTIVE M AINTENANCE T IPS The Life Fitness Cross-T rainer is backed by the engineering excellence and reliability of Life Fitness and is one of the most rugged and trouble-free pieces of exercise equipment on the market today . Commercial Life Fitness products are among the most popular of aerobic trainers i[...]

6.2 P REVENTIVE M AINTENANCE S CHEDULE ITEM WEEKL Y MONTHL Y QUARTERL Y BI-ANNUALL Y ANNUALL Y Console Overlay Clean Inspect Accessory T rays Clean Inspect Frame Clean Inspect Plastic Covers Clean Inspect Inspect Lifepulse Sensors Clean / Inspect 34[...]

6.3 T ROUBLESHOOTING THE O PTIONAL P OLAR ® T ELEMETR Y H EART R AT E C HEST S TRAP Malfunction Probable Cause Corrective Action Heart rate reading is initially detected and functioning normally but then is lost. Use of personal electronic devices, such as cell phones and portable MP3 players, causes external noise interference. Remove the source [...]

T ROUBLESHOOTING THE O PTIONAL P OLAR ® T ELEMETR Y H EART R AT E C HEST S TRAP ( CONTINUED ) Malfunction Probable Cause Corrective Action Heart rate reading is erratic or absent entirely . Belt transmitter electrodes are not wet enough to pick up accurate heart rate readings. Wet the belt transmitter electrodes (see Section 3.2) . Belt transmitte[...]

6.4 T ROUBLESHOOTING THE iP OD ® Malfunction Probable Cause Corrective Action Cannot control iPod using console keypad controls. iPod is not fully connected due to interference with after market iPod protective cases. Remove after market iPod protective case and reconnect. Cannot hear iPod. iPod paused. Use iPod keypad controls on console to play [...]

T ROUBLESHOOTING THE iP OD ® ( CONTINUED ) Malfunction Probable Cause Corrective Action Cannot see iPod video on Life Fitness Attachable TV when played. No TV is attached. Attach a Life Fitness Attachable TV . Source select is switched to TV instead of iPod. Press Source Select until the iPod message is displayed. iPod was connected while cur- ren[...]

6.5 T ROUBLESHOOTING THE L IFEPULSE S YSTEM S ENSORS If the heart rate reading is erratic or missing, do the following: • Dry the hands if necessary to prevent slipping. • Apply hands to all four sensors; two in each hand. • Grasp the sensors firmly . • Apply constant pressure around the sensors. 6.6 H OW TO O BT AIN P RODUCT S ERVICE / S E[...]

7 S PECIFICA TIONS 7.1 L IFE F ITNESS CLSX C ROSS -T RAINER S PECIFICA TIONS Designed use: Heavy / Commercial Maximum user weight: 350 pounds / 160 kilograms Power requirements: None Console displays: Elapsed time, total distance, total calories burned, calories burned per hour , heart rate, target heart rate, W atts, METS, workout profile, resista[...]

7.2 W ARRANTY I NFORMA TION W ARRANTY C OVERAGE : CLSX C ROSS -T RAINER NOTE - Once any commercial product is placed in a private residence (home), it automatically becomes covered under that product category's consumer warranty . Warranty coverage begins at the original date of sale. WHA T IS COVERED: This Life Fitness commercial exercise equ[...]