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TARGET HEART RATE ZONE

Your ‘Target Heart Rate Zone’ is a percentage of your maximum heart rate. Target Zones will vary for
each individual, depending on age, current level of conditioning, and personal fitness goals. The
American Heart Association recommends working-out at a ‘Target Heart Rate Zone’ of between 60%
and 75% of your maximum heart rate. See the chart below for convenient reference. 

Example

for a

42-year old user: find AGE along the bottom of the chart (round to 40), follow AGE column up to the
TARGET ZONE BAR. RESULTS: 60% of maximum Hear Rate = 108 Beats Per Minute, 75% of maxi-
mum Heart Rate = 135 Beat Per Minute.

Heart Rate Chart

Summary of Contents for HZ SERIES R51

Page 1: ...HZ SERIES R51 Recumbent Bike User s Guide ...

Page 2: ...E YOU BEGIN 6 ASSEMBLY 7 RECUMBENT OPERATION ADJUSTMENT 10 CONSOLE FEATURES DISPLAY 12 MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES 16 COMMON PRODUCT QUESTIONS 19 CONDITIONING GUIDELINES 20 MONITORING YOUR HEART RATE 22 HEART RATE CHART 23 DEVELOPING A FITNESS PROGRAM 24 WARM UP COOL DOWN 25 ACHIEVING YOUR FITNESS GOALS 26 WEEKLY LOG SHEETS 27 MONTHLY LOG SHEETS 28 LIMITED WARRANTY 29 2 ...

Page 3: ...oduct for its intended use as described in this Owner s guide Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer Never drop or insert any object into any opening Do not remove the recumbent bike s side covers Service should be performed only by an authorized Horizon Fitness service provider Never operate this recumbent bike if it is not working properly if it has been damaged or immersed i...

Page 4: ... recommended to keep a grip on the handlebars while exercising mount ing or dismounting the machine OPERATION It is essential that your recumbent bike is used only indoors in a climate controlled room If your recumbent bike has been exposed to colder temperatures or high moisture climates it is strongly rec ommended that the recumbent bike is warmed up to room temperature before first time use Fai...

Page 5: ... assembly instructions must be reviewed and corrective actions should be taken Before proceeding find your recumbent bike s serial number and model name located on the front foot tube and enter it in the space provided below SERIAL NUMBER AND MODEL NAME LOCATION ENTER YOUR SERIAL NUMBER IN BOX BELOW Refer to this number when calling for service and also enter this serial number on your Warranty Ca...

Page 6: ...Image The key to reaping these benefits is to develop the exercise habit Your new Horizon Fitness recum bent bike will help you eliminate the obstacles that prevent you from getting in your exercise time Inclement weather and darkness won t interfere with your workout when you use your Horizon Fitness recumbent bike in the comfort of your home This manual provides you with basic information for us...

Page 7: ...ening any ONE bolt FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN INJURY Place your recumbent bike on a level flat surface It is recommended that you place a protective covering on your floor Parts see illustration on previous page 1 Rear Foot Tube 1 Handlebar Set 1 Seat Rail 1 Seat Back 1 Seat Frame 1 Console Mast 1 Console Mast Boot 2 Mobile Wheels 1 Console 2 Pedals 2 Wheel Sleeves 1 Tens...

Page 8: ...ch Quantity 1 H 5mm Allen Wrench Phillips Screw Driver Quantity 1 A 40mm Bolt Quantity 8 B 20mm Bolt Quantity 2 C 29mm Bolt Quantity 2 D 15mm Bolt Quantity 10 E 12mm Screw Quantity 2 F Arc Washer Quantity 8 G 14mm Washer Quantity 2 ...

Page 9: ...T STEP 6 ATTACH LEFT FOOT PEDAL TURN COUNTER CLOCKWISE AND ATTACH RIGHT FOOT PEDAL TURN CLOCK WISE STEP 7 ATTACH SEAT RAIL AND SEAT BOOT STEP 8 ATTACH CONSOLE MAST Note Do not pinch the wire STEP 9 ATTACH CONSOLE Bolt is Pre Attached Note Do not pinch the wire STEP 10 ATTACH TENSION KNOB TO CON SOLE MAST 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 L R 15 10 G E C B A A D D D F F ...

Page 10: ... bike should be level for optimum use Once you have placed the recumbent bike where you intend to use it raise or lower the adjustable leveler located under the rear portion of the side cover Once you have leveled the recumbent bike lock the levelers in place by tightening the wing nuts against the frame Recumbent Operation Adjustment Battery Location ...

Page 11: ...nt of the frame To move firmly grasp the vertical seat post and one of the side handlebars Carefully lift and roll Note The console may not resemble your model CAUTION Our recumbent bikes are well built and heavy weighing up to 150lbs Use care and additional help if necessary when moving CAUTION ...

Page 12: ...12 Console Features Display QUICK START UP Simply begin exercising The console will automatically begin counting up and tracking your informa tion RESET Press and hold the select button on the console ...

Page 13: ...HOOSING YOUR RESISTANCE Adjust the tension knob located on the console mast You can choose a resistance from 1 to 15 1 being the easiest 15 being the most difficult Turn the tension knob clockwise to increase the resist ance FINISHING YOUR WORKOUT Remember to gradually slow down your pace before stopping your workout After you have finished your workout the console will beep several times to let y...

Page 14: ...IME Shown as Minutes Seconds View the time remaining or the time elapsed in your workout DISTANCE Shown as Miles View the accumulated distance during your workout SPEED Shown as your speed in miles per hour ...

Page 15: ...s distance until the batteries die or are pulled out PULSE Shown as Beats Per Minute Used to monitor your heart rate during your workout displayed when contact is made with both grips Pulse can only be viewed while on the pulse screen CALORIES Shown as total accumulated calories burned during your workout ...

Page 16: ...rvice calls to a minimum For this reason Horizon Fitness recommends that the following preventive maintenance schedule be followed AFTER EACH USE DAILY Wipe off the recumbent bike with a clean rag or towel Never use solvents as they can cause damage to the recumbent bike EVERY WEEK Clean underneath the recumbent bike following these steps Move the recumbent bike to a remote location Wipe or vacuum...

Page 17: ...e SOLUTION Replace the batteries located on the back side of the console and confirm they are prop erly installed PROBLEM The recumbent bike makes a squeaking or chirping noise SOLUTION Loosen all bolts attached during the assembly process grease the threads and tighten again PROBLEM The resistance levels seem to be incorrect seeming too hard or too easy SOLUTION Confirm proper installation of ten...

Page 18: ...te handlebars Constant movement and vibration due to constantly holding the heart rate grips while exercising When you are breathing heavily during a workout When your hands are constricted by wearing a ring When your hands are dry or cold Try moistening your palms or rubbing them together to warm Anyone with heavy arrhythmia Anyone with arteriosclerosis or peripheral circulation disorder Anyone w...

Page 19: ...oom 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 ind...

Page 20: ... is that it s a time that allows you to keep a schedule and a time when you won t 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 it s recommended that you exercise from between 24 and 32 minutes p...

Page 21: ...first is by monitoring your heart rate and the second is by evaluating your per ceived 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 22: ...nce an erratic readout if consistently holding the grips TELEMETRIC CHEST TRANSMITTER Not included Prior to wearing the chest transmitter on your chest moisten the two rubber electrodes with water Center the chest strap just below the breast or pectoral muscles directly over your sternum with the logo facing out Note The chest strap must be tight and properly placed to receive an accurate and cons...

Page 23: ...The American Heart Association recommends working out at a Target Heart Rate Zone of between 60 and 75 of your maximum heart rate See the chart below for convenient reference Example for a 42 year old user find AGE along the bottom of the chart round to 40 follow AGE column up to the TARGET ZONE BAR RESULTS 60 of maximum Hear Rate 108 Beats Per Minute 75 of maxi mum Heart Rate 135 Beat Per Minute ...

Page 24: ...s flat and hold this position for a count of 15 seconds Make sure that you do not bounce while stretching Alternate positions of your feet and repeat for a total of 8 repetitions STANDING QUADRICEPS STRETCH Using a wall to provide balance grasp your left ankle with your left hand and hold your foot against the back of your thigh for a count of 15 seconds Repeat with your right ankle and hand and c...

Page 25: ...ise Make sure that you warm up on your Horizon Fitness product at a slow pace COOL DOWN Never stop exercising suddenly A cool down period allows your heart to readjust to the decreased demand Make sure that your cool down period consists of a very slow pace to allow your heart rate to lower After the cool down repeat the stretching exercises to loosen and relax your muscles 25 Warm Up Cool Down ...

Page 26: ...urable terms and then put your goals in writing The more specific you can be the easier it will be to track your progress If your goals are long term divide them up into monthly and weekly segments Longer term goals can lose some of the immediate motivation benefits Short term goals are easier to achieve Your Horizon Fitness recum bent bike console provides you with several readouts that can be us...

Page 27: ...27 Weekly Log Sheets ...

Page 28: ...28 Monthly Log Sheets ...

Page 29: ...corrosion discoloration of paint or plastic or neglect Horizon Fitness shall not be responsible for incidental or consequential damages All returns must be pre authorized by Horizon Fitness Horizon Fitness obligation under this warranty is limited to replacing or repairing at Horizon Fitness option the product at one of its authorized service centers An Horizon Fitness authorized service center mu...

Page 30: ...HORIZON FITNESS 800 BURTON BOULEVARD DEFOREST WI 53532 Phone 1 800 244 4192 Fax 1 608 842 1660 www horizonfitness com HZ Series Rev 1 0 ...

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