Schwinn 212 manual

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SAFEGU ARDS FITNESS SAFEGU ARDS AND WA R N INGS Before starting any exer cise program, consult with your physician or health professional. He or she can help establish the corr ect exercise frequency , intensity (target heart rate zone) and time appr opriate for your particular age and condition. The following 3 warnings listed below are also locat[...]

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SCHWINN BIO-FIT ™ COMFOR T S Y S TEM THE REVOLUTIONARY SCHWINN BIO-FIT ™ COMFORT SY STEM The unique and revolutionary Schwinn Bio-Fit ™ Comfort System is designed specifically to ensure that each point of contact and user -interface with the bike provides the user with pr oper er gonomic and bio-mechanical positioning, superior comfort, the u[...]

FEA TURES Other features: Schwinn Bio-Fit ™ handlebars adjust for a variety of multiple comfortable hand positions (Offered on upright models) Schwinn Bio-Fit ™ wide seats offer stability , comfort, and support Schwinn Bio-Fit ™ pedals provide pr oper alignment for efficient pedaling Console slider mechanism contributes to an ideal user inter[...]

CONGRA TULA TIONS! CONGRA TULA TIONS! Thank you for making the Schwinn bike a part of your exercise and fitness activities. For years to come, you’ll be able to rely on Schwinn craftsmanship and durability as you pursue your personal fitness goals. The Schwinn bike should enable you to shape and monitor your workouts to: ▲ Increase your energy [...]

T ABLE OF CONTENTS T ABLE OF CONTENTS Operation ........................................................................................... 9 How to use the Schwinn exercise bike........................ 9 How to use the Schwinn exercise bike computer ....... 11 Maintenance ............................................................................[...]

OPERA TION ■ Seat adjustment Proper seat adjustment helps ensur e maximum exercise efficiency and comfort, while r educing 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 y[...]

OPERA TION ■ Foot positioning/pedal strap adjustment Place the ball of each foot on the pedals. Rotate the ped- als until one foot is within arms reach. Then, reach down carefully and fasten the rubber strap over your shoe and secure it to the pedal by slipping the nub at the end of the pedal through one of the slots in the strap. Pull down on th[...]

OPERA TION USING THE COMPUTER Using the Computer Y our Schwinn bike is equipped with a versatile computer console which includes: •Q uick Start •1 Manual program •6 profile pr ograms • Calorie Goal • BMI (Body Mass Index) • Recovery Mode • Results Mode This console provides you with important information about your workout as well as [...]

OPERA TION ■ LCD Display The lar ge LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screen located in the center of the console is your information center . This display is divided into sections that provide information about your workout and any pr eset information you may have input into the computer . The display provides a large main window that indicates the P[...]

OPERA TION USING THE 112/212 COMPUTER ■ LCD Display Descriptions TIME Displays the workout TIME. The TIME will count down from the TIME you entered when beginning the pr ogram and shows the TIME r emaining for your workout. INTERV AL TIME Displays the INTERV AL TIME. The INTER V AL TIME will count down showing the TIME remaining befor e the progr[...]

OPERA TION USING THE 112/212 COMPUTER ■ Auto Shut-Off (Sleep Mode) The console will automatically shut off in appr oximately 2 minutes without use or input. There is no on/of f switch. ■ Information Mode The computer enables you to switch between English or Metric units by pressing and holding the UP and DOWN buttons simultaneously for 3 second[...]

OPERA TION 15 SOFTW ARE FEA TURES Quick Start: This is a “one-touch” way of starting the Manual Program. 1 Manual Pr ogram: Y ou manually adjust the resistance level during your workout to make the program easier or mor e challenging. 6 Pr ofile pr ograms: The computer offers a variety of fun and exciting pr ofile programs to keep you motivated[...]

FEA TURES There ar e limitations however . It may overestimate body fat in athletes and others who have a muscular build. It may also underestimate body fat in older persons and others who have lost muscle mass. When choosing the BMI program you will be pr ompted to enter your height and weight and the computer will calculate and display your Body [...]

OPERA TION the display will blink. This message will show for 5 seconds, then the Program will r esume. Y ou must see your heart rate on the display and then you must push the RECOVER Y button again to perform the test. Helpful Tip: For a more r elevant score, try to obtain a steady heart rate for 3 minutes before pr essing the RECOVER Y button. Th[...]

OPERA TION • IMPORT ANT Things Y ou Should Know Before Exercising A. The values calculated or measured by the computer ar e for exercise r eference purposes only , NOT FOR MEDICAL PUR- POSES. Please consult your physician before starting any exercise pr ogram. He or she can help establish the exercise frequency , intensity , (including determinin[...]

OPERA TION CONSOLE OPERA TION ■ Console Operation – Quick Start QUICK ST AR T : Press QUICK ST ART to take you immediately to the Manual program. Resistance level will be Level 1. Time will start fr om 00:00 and count up. Changing Levels: Y ou can increase or decr ease the resistance level by pressing the UP or DOWN buttons at any time. T o STO[...]

OPERA TION T o STOP or P AUSE the pr ogram: Pr ess the ST ART / P AUSE button to stop or pause your workout. The display will show “PRESS RESUL T OR PRESS ST ART”. Then if you press the RESUL TS button the computer will show your workout results and end the pr ogram, or if you press ST ART / P AUSE the computer will resume the program wher e yo[...]

OPERA TION scroll thr ough the display by using the UP or DOWN buttons until you r each “CALORIE GOAL” then press ENTER. Enter Calories: Y ou will then be prompted in the alphanumeric display to “ENTER CALS” . Select the desired Calories to burn by using the UP or DOWN buttons and then press ENTER to confirm your selection. Next, a profile [...]

OPERA TION Enter W eight: Y ou will then be prompted in the alphanumeric display to “ENTRWEIGHT (lbs. or kgs) ”. Select the appropriate weight by using the UP or DOWN buttons and then press ENTER to confirm your selection. Enter Height: Y ou will then be prompted in the alphanumeric display to “ENTRHEIGHT (in. or cent.) ”. Select the approp[...]

MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE OF YOUR SCHWINN EXERCISE BIKE ■ Moving your Exercise Bike To move the recumbent bike, car efully but securely lift the r ear end of the bike and slowly steer the bike to the desired location (Fig A). To move the upright bike, carefully but securely pull the handlebars towar d you while gently leaning the front of the bike [...]

FITNESS GUIDE FITNESS GUIDELINES ■ Exercise and Health It is not a secret that lack of exer cise is increasingly becoming a major health issue. Obesity is on the rise, and being overweight can contribute to an increased risk in heart attack, diabetes, high blood pressur e and other life threatening illnesses. Most people do not get enough activit[...]

FITNESS GUIDE STEPS TO GETTING ST ARTED Once you have made the commitment to start exercising at home, her e are some suggestions that may help you stay motivated. The first step is the most difficult. Any new habit is dif ficult to establish at first, but it can be done. Be patient, and plan to start slow and easy . Less is more when you ar e firs[...]

FITNESS GUIDE 26 COMPONENTS OF FITNESS Over the past 25 years, many people have focused on walking, running, cycling, swimming and other types of aerobic activity as their only means of exer cise. However , we have lear ned that two other components of fitness are just as important. These other two components are muscle str ength and flexibility . [...]

FITNESS GUIDE We have learned through a variety of studies that those individuals who just train aerobically (without str ength training) do maintain their cardiovascular endurance over the years, but they generally lose lean muscle mass as they get older . However , those individuals who combine strength training and cardiovascular training can ma[...]

FITNESS GUIDE NUTRITION Of course, every good health and fitness program will also include a good nutrition component. Good nutrition is likely the most important factor in maintaining ideal body weight and managing weight loss. There ar e a variety of schools of thought regar ding which nutrition program, diet or eating plan is best. While we do n[...]

FITNESS GUIDE MONITORING Y OUR INTENSITY When you are doing car diovascular workouts, it is important that you work at the appropriate intensities when you ar e first starting out. It is also important that you workout at a variety of intensities after you have built a fitness base. Research in r ecent years has indicated that one of the best ways [...]

FITNESS GUIDE shown the best way to do this is not to establish heart rate numbers based upon age, but rather based upon how you feel. The following chart will allow you to log your heart rate numbers based upon how you feel when working out. Simply log the heart rate numbers you find when you feel you are working at each of the specific intensitie[...]

FITNESS GUIDE BEA TING THE DROPOUT ODDS The Surgeon General’ s Report on Physical Activity and Health summarizes a few main points: 1. Regular physical activity offers substantial improvements in health and well-being for a majority of Americans. 2. If you exercise regularly , you’ll reduce your risk of heart attack, cancer , diabetes, high blo[...]

FITNESS GUIDE your workout so that you keep your interest high and your bor edom low . The bottom line is you must be creative and innovative to keep up your fitness program. With some imagination and planning, it is easy to do. Exercise is one of life’ s joys. It energizes you, helps you look and feel better and puts you on the road to better he[...]

W ARRANT Y INFORMA TION 33 SCHWINN ® FITNESS INC . LIMITED W ARRANTY FOR EXERCISE PRODUCTS All Schwinn exercise products ar e warranted to the retail pur chaser to be free fr om defects in materials and workmanship. W arranty coverage valid to the original purchaser only and proof of purchase will be requir ed. Any product sold or placed in an app[...]

W ORK OUT L OG SCHWINN EXERCISE BIKE WORKOUT LOG Keeping a log of your workouts is a good way to track your progr ess toward your goals and is an excellent visual indicator of your increased level of physical fitness. A workout log is also an outstanding tool to help keep you motivated! Seeing your weekly , monthly or even yearly accomplishments of[...]

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