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Training Guidelines 

 
Exercise

 

Exercise is one of the most important factors in the overall health of an individual. Listed among its 
benefits are: 

 

Increased capacity for physical work (strength endurance) 

 

Increased cardiovascular (heart and arteries/veins) and respiratory efficiency 

 

Decreased risk of coronary heart disease 

 

Changes in body metabolism, e.g. losing weight 

 

Delaying the physiological effects of age 

 

Physiological effects, e.g. reduction in stress, increase in self-confidence, etc. 

 

Basic Components of Physical Fitness 

There are four all encompassing components of physical fitness and we need to briefly define each 
and clarify its role. 
 

Strength

  is  the  capacity  of  a  muscle  to  exert  a  force  against  resistance.  Strength  contributes  to 

power and speed and is of great importance to a majority of sports people. 
 

Muscular  Endurance

 is the capacity to exert a force repeatedly over a period of time, e.g. it is 

the capacity of your legs to carry you 10 Km without stopping. 
 

Flexibility

 is the range of motion about a joint. Improving flexibility involves  the  stretching  of 

muscles  and  tendons  to  maintain  or  increase  suppleness,  and  provides  increased  resistance  to 
muscle injury or soreness. 
 

Cardio-Respiratory Endurance

 is the most essential component of physical fitness. It is the efficient 

functioning of the heart and lungs 
 

Aerobic Fitness

 

The largest amount of oxygen that you can use per minute during exercise is called your 

maximum

 

oxygen uptake 

(MVo2). This is often referred to as your 

aerobic capacity. 

 
The  effort  that  you  can  exert  over  a  prolonged  period  of  time  is  limited  by  your  ability  to  deliver 
oxygen to the working muscles. Regular vigorous exercise produces a training effect that can increase 
your aerobic capacity by as much as 20 to 30%. An increased MVO2 indicates an increased ability of 
the heart to pump blood, of the lungs to ventilate oxygen and of the muscles to take up oxygen. 
 

Anaerobic Training

 

This means “without oxygen” and is the output of energy when the oxygen supply is  insufficient  to 
meet the body’s long term energy demands. (For example, 100 meter sprint). 

 
The Training Threshold

 

This is the minimum level of exercise which is required to produce significant improvements in any 
physical fitness parameter. 

 

Progression 

As your become fitter, a higher intensity of exercise is required to create an overload and therefore 
provide continued improvement 
 

Overload

 

This is where you exercise at a level above that which can be carried out comfortably. The intensity, 
duration  and  frequency  of  exercise  should  be  above  the  training  threshold  and  should  be  gradually 
increased as the body adapts to the increasing demands. As your fitness level improves, so the training 
threshold  should  be  raised.    Working  through  your  program  and  gradually  increasing  the  overload 
factor is important. 

Summary of Contents for 16517655

Page 1: ...liptical Retain for Future reference CAUTION You must read and understand this owner s manual before operating unit OWNER S MANUAL Model No 16517655 ELLIPTICAL Warranty Assembly Parts Operation Exerci...

Page 2: ...ntability of fitness for particular purpose are limited in duration to the first 12 months from date of purchase All other obligations or liabilities including liability for consequential damages are...

Page 3: ...an equipment mat to prevent the unit from moving while it is being used which could possibly scratch or damage the surface of your floor It is recommended to have a minimum of 3 metres safe clearance...

Page 4: ...ibility from personal injury or property damage sustained by or through the use of this product SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS NEVER operate this elliptical without reading and completely understanding the r...

Page 5: ...more effective and enjoyable For your benefit read this manual carefully before you use the exercise unit If you have questions after reading this manual please see the front cover of this manual To h...

Page 6: ...a 2012 5 Pre Assembly Check List PART DESCRIPTION Q TY PART DESCRIPTION Q TY Main frame 1 Handlebar R L 2 Monitor tube bracket 1 Upper support 1 Monitor 1 Rocker arm R L 2 Foot tube R L 2 Swing arm co...

Page 7: ...1 5 20 11 Spring Washer 2 10 12 End Cap 2 13 Hex Head Bolt 2 M10 1 5 81 5 14 Hex Nut 2 M10 1 5 T 8 15 Round Washer Head Screw 12 M5 0 8 16 16 Pan Head Screw 2 M6 1 0 12 17 Hex socket Truss Head Screw...

Page 8: ...rst study the overview drawing Set all parts in a clear area on the floor and remove the packing material Refer to the parts list for help to identify the parts It will take two people to assemble you...

Page 9: ...2012 8 Step 2 A Insert right rocker arm into right swing arm and secure using One M10 20 Allen bolt One M10 Washer One M10 Lock washer B Insert end cap into right rocker arm C Repeat the left side St...

Page 10: ...anada 2012 9 Step 4 A Connect the right foot pedal to the right foot tube using six M5 16 phillips Screws B Repeat the left side Step 5 Connect the right and left foot tubes as shown secure using one...

Page 11: ...Service 1 888 707 1880 Maurice Pincoffs Canada 2012 10 Step 6 Connect the swing arm cover as shown using two M6 10 Hex bolts Step 7 Connect the right handlebar using three M8 20 Hex Bolt Repeat the l...

Page 12: ...Connect the harness from the monitor frame and the monitor tube bracket Secure the monitor tube bracket usingvthree M8 65 Allen Bolt C Connect the harnesses from monitor tube bracket into the back of...

Page 13: ...ttle holder to the main frame using two M5x55 phillips screws and one M5 8 phillips screws Your unit is fully assembled To use the elliptical insert the adaptor into the side of the elliptical as show...

Page 14: ...scroll through training modes and increase or decrease function values TOTAL RESET Use the TOTAL RESET button to reset the display to the Calendar and Clock Set Up Mode The TOTAL RESET button clears...

Page 15: ...t set Calories will count up from 0 to 990 in 1 Calorie increments Count down If Calories are set Calories will count down from the user s preset number of Calories to 0 Each preset can be incremented...

Page 16: ...the Start Stop button to start training During exercise the user selected preset values will count down If no preset values were selected the display values will count up LOAD LEVEL can be adjusted a...

Page 17: ...tive Load Level Load Level in each step is adjustable from 1 to 16 using the UP DOWN buttons Press the MODE button to advance to the next workout interval to be set NOTE The User Mode workout level pa...

Page 18: ...s Watt Mode see the Training Mode Programs section Watt Mode allows the user to output a constant power during a workout This means that if you pedal quickly the resistance will decrease if you pedal...

Page 19: ...Customer Service 1 888 707 1880 Maurice Pincoffs Canada 2012 18 Diagram...

Page 20: ...14 1765514 Hex Nut 2 15 1765515 Round Washer Head Screw 12 16 1765516 Pan Head Screw 2 17 1765517 Hex Socket Truss Head Screw 3 18 1765518 Truss Head Screw 4 19 1765519 Hexagon Socket Truss Head Washe...

Page 21: ...L 1 50 1765550 Ball Bearing 4 51 1765551 Pin 2 52 1765552 C Ring 4 53 1765553 Rocker Arm Right 1 54 1765554 Rocker Arm Left 1 55 1765555 Sleeve Assembly 2 56 1765556 Nut 2 57 1765557 Linking Seat 2 58...

Page 22: ...1765581 Internal Cover R 1 82 1765582 Truss Head Screw 6 83 1765583 Truss Head Screw 24 84 1765584 Head Cap Bolt 4 85 1765585 Bottle Holder 1 86 1765586 Hex Nut 6 87 1765587 Adjustable Foot 6 88 1765...

Page 23: ...ays on the monitor Monitor not working properly Replace monitor Computer wire not connected Connect the computer wire No tension Magnetic wheel not working properly Replace magnetic wheel Gear box def...

Page 24: ...It is the efficient functioning of the heart and lungs Aerobic Fitness The largest amount of oxygen that you can use per minute during exercise is called your maximum oxygen uptake MVo2 This is often...

Page 25: ...our heart Your initial level of fitness is important in developing an exercise program for you If you are starting off you can get a good training effect with a heart rate of 110 120 beats per minute...

Page 26: ...u will enjoy your program more and feel better for it Muscle Soreness For the first week or so this may be the only indication you have that you are on an exercise program This of course does depend o...

Page 27: ...ward your ear feeling the stretch up the left side of your neck for one count Then lift your left shoulder Next rotate your head back for one count up for one count as you lower your right stretching...

Page 28: ...as far as you knees towards the floor Hold for 15 counts can and hold for 15 counts Hamstring Stretches Calf Achilles Stretch Sit with your right leg extended Rest the Lean against a wall with your l...

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