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ELLIPTICAL

Own er's Guide

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Summary of Contents for Core Series

Page 1: ...ELLIPTICAL Own er s Guide ...

Page 2: ...UP PROGRAMMING DISPLAY CHOOSING A PROGRAM RESISTANCE TIME WEIGHT FINISH A WORKOUT PROGRAM PROFILES PROGRAM CHARTS USING YOUR RACE PROGRAM MONITORING YOUR HEART RATE USING YOUR ADVENTURE PROGRAM PULSE ZoneTM CHART PULSE ZoneTM PROGRAM TROUBLESHOOTING COMMON PRODUCT QUESTIONS EXERCISE GUIDELINES ROUTINE MAINTENANCE DEVELOPING A FITNESS PROGRAM WARM UP COOL DOWN ACHIEVING YOUR FITNESS GOALS WEEKLY LO...

Page 3: ...WARNING This warranty is applicable to sales made only by Sears its affiliates subsidiaries and authorized distributors of Horizon Fitness products within the U S and Canada ...

Page 4: ... is recommended to keep a grip on the handlebars while exercising mounting or dismounting the machine OPERATION It is essential that your elliptical trainer is used only indoors in a climate controlled room If your ellip tical trainer has been exposed to colder temperatures or high moisture climates it is strongly recom mended that the elliptical trainer is warmed up to room temperature before fir...

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Page 7: ...nt foot tube LEVELING The elliptical trainer should be level for optimum use Once you have placed the elliptical trainer where you intend to use it raise or lower the adjustable levelers located on the outside of each pedal arm Once you have leveled the elliptical trainer lock the levelers in place by tightening the wing nuts against the frame G E T T I N G S T A R T E D Core Series ...

Page 8: ...sition and guide rail simultaneous ly STEP 3 Press and hold the lock latch button located underneath the guide rail end cap Align the lock latch with the lock latch receiver located underneath the pedal arm Insert the lock latch receiv er into the lock latch Release the lock latch button once the lock latch is secure STEP 4 Repeat process for alternate side Note It is important to always follow th...

Page 9: ...ck on the console mast and roll the elliptical to the desired position CAUTION Our elliptical trainers are well built and heavy weighing up to 200lbs Use care and additional help if necessary when moving FOOT POSITION When using your elliptical trainer you may notice that your heel raises off of the foot pad This is a natural walking or running motion and you should not try to prevent this 9 Core ...

Page 10: ... E L L I P T I C A L 10 Core Series CONSOLE GRIP PULSE HANDLE BAR LINK TRANSPORT WHEEL GUIDE RAIL PEDAL ARM HANDLE BAR CONSOLE MAST BOOT CONSOLE MAST LOCK LATCH RECEIVER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PAD FRONT FOOT TUBE LOCK LATCH SPEAKERS ...

Page 11: ...ng The program will automatically default to the Manual program unless another program is selected RESET Press and hold the Stop button to reset the elliptical trainer LOCATING THE SPEAKER INPUT JACK Compatible with AM FM and cassette etc SPEAKER INPUT JACK CD MP3 PLAYER HOLDER ...

Page 12: ... rpms FINISHING YOUR WORKOUT Remember to gradually slow down your pace before stopping your workout The machine will not stop moving if you stop your feet abruptly After you have finished your workout the console will Ďbeepíseveral times to let you know your workout is finished P R O G R A M M I N G 12 Core Series ...

Page 13: ...r workout DISTANCE Shown as Miles View the accumulated distance during your workout CALORIES Shown as total accumulated calories burned during your workout RPM Shown as Revolutions per Minute Improve striding technique while reducing leg muscle fatigue by striding between 60 70 RPM D I S P L A Y ...

Page 14: ...iest and level 20 being the most difficult WATTS A measurement of your expending energy May be used to evaluate and quantify your fitness progress over time HEART RATE Shown as Beats per Minute You can monitor your heart rate at any time during your workout by holding the heart rate grips PROFILE Allows you to view your pro gram intensity while you exercise Each horizontal row of bars rep resents ...

Page 15: ...gh the different resistance lev els Press enter to choose your desired resistance Once you choose your resistance you will see the time scrolling across the screen FINISHING YOUR WORKOUT Press the Stop button to pause your workout press and hold to reset your workout Remember to gradually slow down your pace before stopping or pausing your workout The machine will not stop moving if you stop your ...

Page 16: ...rkout to involve both your heart and muscles HILL RUN Maintains weight by gradually raising and lowering the resistance level to gradually raise and lower your heart rate AFTER BURNER Promotes weight loss by raising and lowering the resistance level while keeping you in your fat burn ing zone P R O G R A M P R O F I L E S HILL CLIMB Simulates a gradual hill climb to strengthen your leg muscles and...

Page 17: ...m exercise level to burn fat while adjusting the resist ance to keep you in your target heart rate zone P R O G R A M P R O F I L E S RACE A great motivational program for competitive individuals that allows the user to compete with a computer pacer to the finish line ADVENTURE 2 USER PROGRAM Customized workout time defaults to 30 minutes ADVENTURE 1 USER PROGRAM Customized workout time defaults t...

Page 18: ...9 19 20 20 20 19 19 19 18 18 18 17 17 17 16 13 10 8 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Level 1 1 1 2 3 4 2 2 4 4 2 4 2 2 4 4 2 4 2 2 4 4 2 4 2 2 4 3 2 1 1 Level 2 1 1 2 3 5 3 3 5 5 3 5 3 3 5 5 3 5 3 3 5 5 3 5 3 3 5 3 2 1 1 Level 3 1 2 2 4 6 4 4 6 6 4 6 4 4 6 6 4 6 4 4 6 6 4 6 4 4 6 4 2 2 1 Level 4 1 2 2 5 7 5 5 7 7 5 7 5 5 7 7 5 7 5 5 7 7 5 7 5 5 7 5...

Page 19: ...19 19 20 20 20 20 19 19 18 18 19 19 20 20 20 20 19 19 18 18 17 13 9 5 HILL CLIMB Resistance time defaults to 30 minutes AFTER BURNER Resistance time defaults to 30 minutes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Level 1 1 1 2 3 5 1 1 5 5 1 5 1 1 5 5 1 5 1 1 5 5 1 5 1 1 5 3 2 1 1 Level 2 1 1 2 3 6 2 2 6 6 2 6 2 2 6 6 2 6 2 2 6 6 2 6 2 2 6 3 2 1 1 Level 3 1 2...

Page 20: ...vel 8 2 3 5 9 12 10 10 12 10 10 12 10 10 12 10 10 12 10 10 12 10 10 12 10 10 12 9 5 3 2 Level 9 3 4 5 10 13 11 11 13 11 11 13 11 11 13 11 11 13 11 11 13 11 11 13 11 11 13 10 5 4 3 Level 10 3 4 8 11 14 12 12 14 12 12 14 12 12 14 12 12 14 12 12 14 12 12 14 12 12 14 11 8 4 3 Level 11 3 6 10 12 15 13 13 15 13 13 15 13 13 15 13 13 15 13 13 15 13 13 15 13 13 15 12 10 6 3 Level 12 3 6 10 13 16 14 14 16 1...

Page 21: ... weight by pressing the ĎUpíor ĎDo wní buttons Press ĎEnterí 5 Press ĎStar tí and begin your Race Program The time of the program will default accordingly to the pace average speed and distance that you entered After the Race Program has started press the ĎUpíor ĎDo wní buttons or the quick resistance keys to adjust your resistance levels 1 20 Your goal in this program is to beat the pacer to the ...

Page 22: ...venture Program is designed to allow you to create your own programming with the ability to save your program settings for future workouts To use your Adventure Program follow these instruc tions 1 Once the Adventure Program has been selected press ĎEnterí 2 Choose your desired time using the ĎUpíor ĎDo wní buttons and press ĎEnterí 3 Choose your desired resistance using the ĎUpíor ĎDo wní buttons...

Page 23: ...heart rate should be set at a number that you will be able to exercise at throughout the majority of your workout To adjust your target heart rate press the plus or minus Speed buttons Once you have chosen your target heart rate press Select Press the plus or minus speed but tons to adjust your time Once you choose your time press the Start button and begin your workout After the 5 minute warm up ...

Page 24: ...attached properly making sure that the cable is securely inserted into the console PROBLEM The elliptical trainer makes a squeaking or chirping noise SOLUTION Loosen all bolts attached during the assembly process grease the threads and tight en again PROBLEM The resistance levels seem to be incorrect seeming too hard or too easy SOLUTION Reset the console and allow the resistance to reset to the d...

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Page 26: ...howroom because there is generally more back ground noise than in your home Also there will be less reverberation on a carpeted concrete floor than on a wood overlay floor Sometimes a heavy rubber mat will help reduce reverberation through the floor If a fitness product is placed close to a wall there will be more reflected noise HOW LONG WILL THE DRIVE BELT LAST The computer modeling we have done...

Page 27: ...t is that itís a time that allows you to keep a schedule and a time when you wonít be interrupted If you are to be successful with your fitness program you have to make it a priority in your life So decide on a time pull out your day planner and pencil in your exercise times for the next month HOW LONG For aerobic exercise benefits itís recommended that you exercise from between 24 and 32 minutes ...

Page 28: ...ove power from the elliptical trainer the power cord must be disconnected from the wall out let Wipe down the elliptical trainer with a damp cloth Never use solvents as they can cause damage to the elliptical Inspect the power cord If the power cord is damaged contact Sears Make sure the power cord is not underneath the elliptical trainer or in any other area where it can become pinched or cut EVE...

Page 29: ...first is by monitoring your heart rate and the second is by evaluating your perceived exertion level this is simpler than it sounds Note Always consult your physician before beginning an exercise program PERCEIVED EXERTION LEVEL The second and simpler way to gauge your exercise intensity is to evaluate your perceived exertion level While exercising if you are too winded to maintain a conversation ...

Page 30: ...r thigh for a count of 15 seconds Repeat with your right ankle and hand and contin ue alternating for a total of 8 repetitions SEATED TOE TOUCH Sit on the floor with your legs together and straight out in front of you Do not lock your knees Extend your fingers towards your toes and hold for a count of 15 seconds Make sure that you do not bounce while stretching Sit upright again Repeat for a total...

Page 31: ...goals can lose some of the immediate motivation benefits Short term goals are easier to achieve Your elliptical trainer console provides you with several readouts that can be used to record your progress You can track Distance Calories or Time Time is the most important and useful of test functions KEEPING AN EXERCISE DIARY Photocopy the weekly and monthly log sheets on the following pages to make...

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