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Life Fitness 8500 manuel d'utilisation

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    1 M051-00K20-A121 8/98 TM Corporate Headquarters 10601 West Belmont Avenue Franklin Park, Illinois 60131 U.S.A. 847.288.3300 • FAX: 847.288.3703 800.735.3867 ( T oll-free within the U.S. and Canada) Life Fitness Asia Pacific Ltd 12th Floo r, Tower 1 The Gateway 25 Canton Road T simshatsui, Kowloon HONG KONG T elephone: 852.2.575.6262 FAX: 852.2.5[...]

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    2 You are cautioned that any changes or modifications to this equipment could void your product warranty! Any service, other than cleaning or user maintenance, must be performed by an authorized service representative. There are no user serviceable parts. Before using your Lifecycle exercise bike, it is essential that you read this ENTIRE operation[...]

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    3 T ABLE OF C ONTENTS T ABLE OF C ONTENTS Section Description Page 1. Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1.1 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1.2 How to Stabilize the Lifecycle ® Exercise Bike . . . . [...]

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    4 This Operation Manual describes the functions of the following products: Lifecycle exercise bikes 8500 8500HR 8500R See “Specifications” page in this manual for product specific features.[...]

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    5 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Life Fitness STRONG LY recommends that if you are undertaking an exercise program please see your physician for a complete medical exam, particularly if you have a family history of high blood pressure or heart disease, are over the age of 45, or if you smoke, have high cholesterol, are obese, or have [...]

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    6 Depending on the surface on which the Lifecycle exercise bike is placed, it may need to be stabilized. After you place the bike where you will primarily use it, check the stability of the bike by attempting to rock it back and forth. If it rocks, it is not stable. T o stabilize it, rotate the foot on the stabilizer bar that appears to be higher c[...]

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    7 Do not attempt to adjust the seat while you are pedaling the bike. Doing so or failing to insert the seat pin completely may result in an uncomfortable workout or cause injur y. How to Adjust the Seat A properly adjusted seat is extremely important in any bike-oriented exercise activity and the Lifecycle exercise bike is no exception. If the seat[...]

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    8 The pedals on the Lifecycle exercise bike have footstraps with slits on both the inside and the outside of each strap. T o adjust the size of the straps, grasp the outside of the strap and pull down and away from the knob. Once the slotted end is removed, choose a size that will feel the most comfortable while riding, reinsert the knob through th[...]

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    9 l Maximum Program Time The maximum program time option allows the maximum program time to be changed from the default maximum time limit of 60 minutes to anywhere from 1 to 99 minutes. Altering the maximum program time will affect all programs except the Fit Test. To change the Lifecycle exercise bike’s maximum program time, proceed as follows:[...]

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    10 The Lifecycle exercise bike’s display console is easy to use and it allows you to follow progress as you ride. The on-board computer lets you tailor workouts to individual fitness capabilities and goals while providing a unique means of measuring fitness improvement from one workout to the next. Elapsed Time Window ELAPSED TIME WINDOW: Shows t[...]

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    11 RACE ON / OFF: Lets you toggle in and out of the Race mode at any time in the Manual, Random and Hill programs. The Speed / RPM display will toggle between RPMs and MPH / KPH every five seconds. The MPH / KPH will be dependent on the pedal speed and the level chosen. See the Race Option inset later in this manual. Data Entry Zone C DATA ENTRY ZO[...]

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    12 Program Profile Window D Summary Instructions E Speed Window F Feedback Window G PROGRAM PROFILE WINDOW: Displays a matrix of lights showing the present position and upcoming terrain. The higher the column of lights the greater the resistance. The left- most column of lights represent the current position. The remaining columns show the upcoming[...]

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    13 Research shows that exercising within a specific heart rate range is the optimal way to monitor exercise intensity and achieve maximum results. That is the idea behind the Life Fitness Heart Rate Zone Training exercise program. Zone Training takes the guesswork out of working out by identifying specific ranges, or zones, in which to maintain a h[...]

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    14 Wet the electrodes to the transmitter (the two grooved surfaces on the underside of the strap) and secure the strap as high under the chest muscles as possible. The strap should be snug, but comfortable enough to allow for normal breathing. The transmitter strap will deliver an optimum heart rate reading when the electrodes are directly in conta[...]

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    15 The Lifecycle exercise bike is a “constant work” machine; in the Manual, Random and Hill programs, pedal resistance automatically compensates for changes in RPM. In other words, the slower you pedal, the greater the resistance; conversel y , the faster you pedal the less resistance you feel*. The distance you travel will remain the same; ped[...]

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    16 The Programs Step by Step[...]

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    17 To Begin a Lifecycle Exercise Bike Workout: l First adjust the seat position and make certain the seat pin is properly locked and the bike is level. l Begin pedaling and press the S TART key. l Select one of the flashing program options by pressing the PROGRAM SELECT key until the program you want is lit and then press ENTER (or wait 10 seconds [...]

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    18 MANUAL PROGRAM l After selecting a Manual workout, you will be asked to enter a desired workout time in minutes. Enter a number from 10 to 60 † minutes and press ENTER. l Select an effort level from 1 – 20. The effort level will be displayed in the Data Entry Window (you do not need to press ENTER). The Manual program provides steady-pace ex[...]

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    19 l After selecting a Hill workout, you will be asked to enter the desired workout time in minutes. Enter a number from 10 to 60 † minutes and press ENTER. l Select an effort level from 1 – 20. The effort level will be displayed in the Data Entry Window (you do not need to press ENTER). The Lifecycle exercise bike’s patented Hill program off[...]

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    20 Heart Rate Check Points For Fat Burning: 4 First Heart Rate Check Point — Your heart rate should be between 60% and 70% of the theoretical maximum heart rate for your age categor y. 4 Second Heart Rate Check Point — Your heart rate should be between 70% and 75% of the theoretical maximum heart rate for your age categor y. For Cardio: 4 First[...]

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    21 On models equipped with telemetry heart rate features, the user must wear an optional heart rate chest strap transmitter to use these programs. On models equipped with Lifepulse sensors, the user must grasp the Lifepulse sensors when prompted by a flashing heart in the program windo w. l Enter age using the numeric keypad to receive a computed t[...]

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    22 FIT TEST The Lifecycle exercise bike Fit T est program is another exclusive feature of this versatile exercise bike. The Fit Test score is also an approximate measure of your VO 2 max; think of it as your relative fitness score. Use the Fit T est to monitor improvement in personal endurance every four to six weeks. l After selecting the Fit T es[...]

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    23 If your heart rate is below 65% of your theoretical maximum heart rate at the conclusion of the Fit T est, retake the test at a higher level. The Fit T est is an estimate of your VO 2 max, which is a measurement of how well the heart supplies oxygenated blood to the exercising muscles and how efficiently those muscles receive oxygen from the blo[...]

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    24 The computer will not accept: l heart rates less than 90 or greater than 199 beats per minute l body weights less than 74 pounds (34 kg) or greater than 350 pounds (159 kg) l ages below 10 or over 99 years l data input that exceeds human potential If you make an error when entering any Fit T est data, you can correct it by pressing CLEAR / PAUSE[...]

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    25 Fit Test scoring AGE Rating 20 - 29 30 - 39 40 - 49 50 - 59 60+ Elite 55+ 52+ 50+ 48+ 45+ Excellent 50 - 54 47 - 51 45 - 49 43 - 47 40 - 44 Good 45 - 49 42 - 46 40 - 44 38 - 42 35 - 39 Above Average 40 - 44 37 - 41 35 - 39 33 - 37 30 - 34 Average 36 - 39 33 - 36 31 - 34 29 - 32 26 - 29 Below Average 31 - 35 28 - 32 26 - 30 24 - 28 21 - 25 Poor 2[...]

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    26 In all Lifecycle exercise bike workout programs except the Fit T est, you can change the level of intensity at any time by simply pressing a new number – between 1 and 20 – on the numeric keypad. In addition, should you decide to work out in one program after starting anothe r, simply push CLEAR three times to clear the first program and the[...]

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    27 A Watt is a unit of power which measures the amount of mechanical work required to operate a device such as an exercise bike (roughly equal to 1/4 of calories per hour). For example, if your doctor should recommend that you exercise three times per week for 20 minutes at 100 Watts (the value must be between 33 and 338), this option would ensure [...]

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    28 The Lifecycle exercise bike is backed by the engineering excellence of Life Fitness and is one of the most popula r, rugged and trouble-free pieces of exercise equipment on the market toda y . Here are some preventive maintenance tips that will keep the Lifecycle exercise bike operating at peak performance: l Locate the Lifecycle exercise bike i[...]

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    29 5.2 How to Solve Basic Operating Problems No Power Difficult to pedal Bike shuts off during ride Display flickers or fades in and out 9-volt battery missing 9-volt battery too low Harness not connected 10 to 15 hour break-in period not complete Pedaling too slow Not entering desired workout duration Wire harness connector loose Install 9-volt al[...]

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    30 The optional Heat Rate Chest Strap is required when using a Lifecycle bike which is equipped with Polar compatible telemetry heart rate monitoring technolog y . The heart rate reading is erratic or absent entirel y. l Repeat the electrode wetting procedure (see How to Use the Optional Heart Rate Chest Strap). The electrodes must be wet to pick u[...]

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    31 Step 1 Verify the symptom and review the operating instructions and How to Solve Basic Operating Problems within this manual. The problem may be unfamiliarity with the Lifecycle exercise bike's features and programs. Step 2 Locate and document the serial number of the unit, which is located on the underside of the bike, just behind the fron[...]

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    32 Power requirements None Programs Manual, Random, Hill, Cardio, Fat Burn, Fit Test Console displays Elapsed time, pedal RPM and MPH or KPH, calories per hour (Watts or METS optional), total calories burned, distance traveled (miles or kilometers), resistance level, heart rate (when wearing an optional telemetry heart rate monitoring chest strap o[...]

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