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ADVANCED WORKOUTS 

are customized workouts designed for the advanced user not used in connection with a per-

sonal trainer. These workouts include:

FIT TESTS

workouts measure cardiovascular fitness and can be used to monitor improvements in endurance

every four to six weeks.

LIFE FITNESS FIT TEST

offers six different workouts to measure cardiovascular fitness compared to other peo-

ple of the same age and gender.

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ARMY PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST (PFT)

is a 2.0 mile physical performance test used to assess muscular

endurance and cardiorespiratory fitness.

NAVY PHYSICAL READINESS TEST (PRT) 

is the running portion of the Navy PFT. It is a 1.5 mile distance goal

test, based on the time needed to complete the required distance, and is used by the U.S. Navy and Naval acad-
emies to measure aerobic capacity.

AIR FORCE PHYSICAL READINESS TEST (PRT)

is a 1.5 mile physical performance test used to assess mus-

cular endurance and cardiorespiratory fitness.

MARINES PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST (PFT)

is a 3.0 mile physical performance test used to assess muscular

endurance and cardiorespiratory fitness.

GERKIN PROTOCOL

is a graded submaximal VO2 test used by the International Association of Fire Fighters to

determine fitness for fire department duty.

PHYSICAL EFFICIENCY BATTERY (PEB)

is used by U.S. Federal Law Enforcement, and the U.S. Federal

Bureau of Investigation, and other federal organizations for the hiring and maintenance of federal jobs.

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CREATE YOUR OWN 

workouts enable the user to design personalized workouts based on 

SPEED INTERVAL

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HEART RATE INTERVAL. 

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SPORT TRAINING

(5K) is a distance-goal workout that simulates an actual terrain with varying incline levels. It is

designed to assist runners in training for a 5-kilometer, or 3.1-mile, race. 

SPORT TRAINING

(10K) is a distance-goal workout that simulates an actual terrain with varying incline levels. It

is designed to assist runners in training for a 10-kilometer, or 6.2-mile, race.  

SPEED TRAINING 

is a Hill workout in which the intensity level alternates between high and low levels very

quickly to simulate a typical speed-training workout.

SPEED INTERVAL

allows the user to toggle between user defined jog and run speeds. The user can toggle the

speeds at any time during the workout, or adjust the speeds “on the fly.”

Summary of Contents for PLATINUM CLUB SERIES

Page 1: ...M051 00K70 A030 Platinum Club Series Treadmill 15 Console o p e r at i o n m a n u a l ...

Page 2: ...12 08620 Sant Vicenç dels Horts Barcelona España Telephone 34 93 672 4660 FAX 34 93 672 4670 LIFE FITNESS EUROPE GMBH Siemensstrasse 3 85716 Unterschleissheim GERMANY Telephone 49 89 31 77 51 0 FAX 49 89 31 77 51 99 LIFE FITNESS ITALIA S R L Via Crivellin 7 N 37010 AFFI Verona ITALY Telephone 39 045 7237811 FAX 39 045 7238197 LIFE FITNESS LATIN AMERICA and CARIBBEAN 5100 North River Road Schiller ...

Page 3: ... que TOUTES les instructions d installations Ce manuel explique comment installer l équipement et comment l utiliser correctement et sans danger Class HB Home Domestic use CAUTION Any changes or modifications to this equipment could void the product warranty Mise en garde tout changement ou toute modification de ce matériel peut annuler la garantie du pro duit Any service other than cleaning or us...

Page 4: ... Maximizing Workouts on a Life Fitness Treadmill 34 Selecting a Level Cool Down 4 5 Additional Features 34 Audio Cues IPod Compatibility Virtual Trainer USB Connectivity Zoom Feature Media Center 5 System Options Menu 36 5 1 Using the System Options Menu 36 5 2 Configuration Menu 37 Manager s Configuration 1 Language Units Workout Duration Configuration Standby Configuration Manager s Configuratio...

Page 5: ...has high cholesterol is obese or has not exercised regularly in the past year If at any time while exercising the user experiences faintness dizziness pain or shortness of breath he or she must stop immediately Des problèmes de santé peuvent être causés par une utilisation incorrecte ou excessive de l équipement Life Fitness recommande FORTEMENT de consulter un médecin pour subir un examen médical...

Page 6: ...ay be held to enhance stability as needed but are not for continuous use Never mount or dismount the treadmill while the running belt is moving Use the handrails whenever additional sta bility is required In case of an emergency such as tripping grasp the handrails and place the feet on the side plat forms Never walk or jog backwards on the treadmill The system issues immobilization of the treadmi...

Page 7: ...le renverser sur le côté pendant le fonction nement Les rampes latérales peuvent servir à rétablir son équilibre mais ne sont pas destinées à un usage continu Ne jamais monter sur le tapis de course et ne pas en descendre jamais pendant qu il tourne Utiliser les rampes latérales afin de ne pas perdre l équilibre En cas d urgence par exemple en cas de trébuchement ou de faux pas saisir les barres l...

Page 8: ... the user to choose set up and monitor a workout b Activity Zone The Activity Zone allows the user to quickly adjust the incline and speed during a workout using the UP and DOWN arrows The Activity Zone also includes a QUICK START button WALK JOG and RUN preset buttons A STOP button is located on top of the Activity Zone A STOP magnet is located on the bottom of the Activity Zone c Options Panel T...

Page 9: ...nd access TV viewing 6 WORKOUT SUMMARY INFORMATION view and save workout summary information 7 MEDIA CENTER setup media options 8 LANGUAGE SELECT choose from available languages 2 HOME SCREEN A QUICK START Press this button to begin a manual workout immediately bypassing any setup or goal setting Once started the user can then make adjustments to the workout Once the workout is in progress choose ...

Page 10: ...ut program button They allow the user to enter values or to choose a goal for the workout selected These depend on the workout but might include goal type time distance and calo ries level age weight distance speed incline and target heart rate for heart rate programs H DATA DISPLAY Displays the data input value I ARROW BUTTONS Use the UP and DOWN arrows to adjust workout values goals such as leng...

Page 11: ...mum heart rate For Cardio the target heart rate is computed at 80 For more information on Target Heart Rate see Section 3 Heart Rate Zone Training Exercise VALUE SETUP SCREENS Weight Entering an accurate weight allows calories to be calculated and enables Calories Burned and Calories per Hour Age Allows heart rate programs to accurately determine target heart rate Gender For accurate Fitness Testi...

Page 12: ...Once detected the iPod menus can be navigated on the Touchscreen Display The unit is capable of playing both music and video NOTE Headphones must be plugged into the treadmill to access the sound for the iPod The jack is located on the lower center of the Activity Zone The jack is a user replaceable feature Contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services for more information See Base Assembly Manua...

Page 13: ...ppear on the Touchscreen Continue the workout by selecting RESUME WORKOUT or end the workout by selecting EXIT U1 WALK JOG RUN SET BUTTONS Press these keys to preset a walk 2 mph jog 4 mph or run 6 mph pace Press the SET button to set a pace for the walk jog or run options Use the numeric keypad or the UP and DOWN ARROW KEYS to select a pace Press ENTER for the selection to be accepted V1 WORKOUT ...

Page 14: ...ng as buttons are actively pressed The menu will automatically disappear after 10 seconds of idle time See Section 5 2 Configuration Menu Manager s Configuration 2 Tv FM Radio for more information NUMERIC KEYPAD Press to access the NUMERIC KEYPAD for manual channel input The NUMERIC KEYPAD will stay visible as long as buttons are actively pressed The menu will automatically disappear after 10 seco...

Page 15: ...laylist to view the workout profile Hiding the playlist does not turn off the iPod Additional information appearing in the Workout Progress Screen for different workouts ENTER WEIGHT Appears in the Quick Start workout Choose ENTER WEIGHT FOR ACCURATE CALORIES so that Calories Burned Calories per Hour can be computed and displayed as workout statistics TIME IN ZONE Displays the accumulated time tha...

Page 16: ...this key to begin a manual workout immediately without having to select a workout program Once the workout begins use the ARROW KEYS to change the intensity level The Life Fitness Treadmill is equipped with a manual emergency stop system Use either of the two features described below to stop the treadmill immediately E3 A STOP button is located on the top of the ACTIVITY ZONE Press the button to s...

Page 17: ...display console are three built in accessory trays B Two side trays to accommodate large items such as water bottles and one center tray for smaller items such as personal media devices NOTE Since reading materials will be in front of the Touchscreen Display use care when placing reading materials on the rack and when turning pages to ensure that buttons aren t accidentally toggled 16 ...

Page 18: ... trainer is recommended for defining specific fitness goals and designing a workout program The Heart Rate Zone Training workout programs measure heart rate Wear the option al telemetry chest strap or grip the Lifepulse sensors to enable the treadmill s on board computer to monitor the heart rate during a workout The computer automatical ly adjusts the incline level to maintain the target heart ra...

Page 19: ...al To order it call Life Fitness Customer Support Services at 1 800 351 3737 See the diagram below for correct positioning of the strap The electrodes A which are the two grooved surfaces on the underside of the strap must remain wet to transmit accurately the electrical impulses of the heart back to the receiv er Moisten the electrodes Then secure the strap as high under the chest muscles as poss...

Page 20: ...user wears a heart rate chest strap or grasps the Lifepulse sensors continuously The program adjusts the intensity level based on the actual heart rate to maintain the rate at 80 percent of the theoretical maximum HEART RATE HILL takes the user through three different hills based on the target heart rate The user wears a heart rate chest strap or grasps the Lifepulse sensors continuously HEART RAT...

Page 21: ...o assess muscular endurance and cardiorespiratory fitness GERKIN PROTOCOL is a graded submaximal VO2 test used by the International Association of Fire Fighters to determine fitness for fire department duty PHYSICAL EFFICIENCY BATTERY PEB is used by U S Federal Law Enforcement and the U S Federal Bureau of Investigation and other federal organizations for the hiring and maintenance of federal jobs...

Page 22: ...4 3 for detailed information on available workouts 3 ENTERING WORKOUT GOALS SELECTING A GOAL TYPE Goal Type defaults to TIME length of workout When prompted to enter a Goal Time use the ARROW KEYS to increase or decrease the displayed time to the desired value or key in the desired value with the NUMERIC KEYPAD and press ENTER Workouts can be programmed to target advanced goals other than the defa...

Page 23: ...ish the setup steps for the selected workout 4 Begin the workout NOTE Time in Zone is directly correlated to fitness level Since the program will continue to increase resistance until the goal is met it may be wise to start low and work towards a higher goal Choose COOL DOWN at any time to exit the workout and immediately enter a cool down phase For help setting TIME IN ZONE goals consult a person...

Page 24: ...on the Touchscreen Continue the workout by selecting RESUME The pause duration defaults to 1 minute con figurable by the manager after which the console returns to the Home Screen End the workout by selecting EXIT A workout can also be paused by using ZEROUT speed control If during a workout a user decreases the speed to the minimum and continues to hold the DECREASE SPEED ARROW the speed falls to...

Page 25: ...UT DESCRIPTIONS WORKOUT HIERARCHY Classic Heart Rate Hill Select Workout Manual Random Hill Fat Burn and Cardio Heart Rate Hill Heart Rate Interval Extreme Heart Rate Around the World Cascades Foothills Kilimanjaro ...

Page 26: ...dvanced Create Your Own Sport Training Life Fitness Fit Test Gerkin PEB Army PFT Navy PRT Air Force PRT Marines PFT Sport Training 5K Sport Training 10K Speed Training Speed Interval CYO Speed Interval CYO Heart Rate Interval ...

Page 27: ...ace training The HILL workout goes through four phases each marked by different intensity levels The CLASSIC PROFILE WINDOW dis plays the progress of these phases As noted in the descriptions below the heart rate should be measured at two stages in the workout to gauge its effectiveness Wear the chest strap or continuously grip the LifepulseTM handles The Message Area does not display a request fo...

Page 28: ...ing the workout setup All hills and valleys are percentages of HRmax The workout consists of three hills that target three heart rate goals The first hill brings the heart rate to 70 percent of HRmax The second hill increases the rate to 75 percent of HRmax The third hill matches the Target Heart Rate bringing the heart rate to 80 percent of HRmax The val ley always is defined as 65 percent of HRm...

Page 29: ...he jog speed and the incline increases until the user reaches the target heart rate goal of 85 percent of the theoretical maximum HRmax That target rate is maintained for a stabiliz ing period Then the incline is reduced to 0 percent and the treadmill slows to the walk speed When the heart rate falls to the 65 percent of HRmax goal it is maintained there for a stabilizing period The program repeat...

Page 30: ...ake the user s heart rate reading calculate a fitness score and display the score in the Message Area The Fit Test is considered to be a submax VO2 volume of oxygen test It gauges how well the heart supplies oxygenat ed blood to the exercising muscles and how efficiently those muscles receive oxygen from the blood Physicians and exercise physiologists generally regard this test as a good measure o...

Page 31: ... is recommended z time since last beverage containing caffeine or alcohol or cigarette at least four hours is recommended z time since last exercised at least six hours is recommended For the most accurate Fit Test results perform the Fit Test on three consecutive days and average the three scores NOTE To receive a proper Fit Test score the work done must be within a training heart rate zone that ...

Page 32: ...al Fitness Test is a physical performance test used to assess muscular endurance and cardiorespiratory fitness Scores for these tests are based on finishing time age and gender To set up one of these tests choose ADVANCED workouts FIT TESTS MILITARY and choose the desired test Then press ENTER If the selected test is either the NAVY or MARINES test the Message Area displays a question as to whethe...

Page 33: ...hese goal oriented workouts are designed for runners training for races The programs create realistic terrains by setting dif ferent incline levels throughout the course Incline grades depend on the difficulty levels selected during the workout setup A 1 5 percent incline grade which is the baseline level simulates a flat running surface A zero percent grade simulates running downhill Incline dura...

Page 34: ...ortional columns The height of the column furthest to the left is proportional to the current level of intensity 3 MOUNTAIN Switch to the Mountain Landscape by touching the Mountain icon in the top left of the profile screen This Landscape shows the current workout as an indicator line that traces a path up the face of a 2 000 foot 610 meter high mountain Every time the user climbs the equivalent ...

Page 35: ...ls occur for equal durations as discussed in the HILL workout description When the workout program brings up a new hill the incline percentage changes automatically to match that hill To change levels during a workout use the ARROW keys or the NUMERIC keypad COOL DOWN Life Fitness unique cool down protocol automatically customizes every cool down based on each user s workout perfor mance Workout p...

Page 36: ...and provides ongoing encouragement With the push of a button a male or female face appears on the integrated LCD screen and advises the user on every aspect of the workout from describing workout programs to updates on workout statistics including distance calories and time USB CONNECTIVITY Users can create and save workouts and personal settings such as weight goals and speed on any USB stick so ...

Page 37: ...e Test CSafe Loopback Test iPod Test Test Engineering INFORMATION System usage statistics on main motor Allows authorized personnel to access statistics on machine usage Statistics and Usage Log All other information is designed for use by trained Life Fitness service technicians Statistics Date Time Information Software Versions System Errors Main Motor Information Maintenance Information Lift Mo...

Page 38: ... flags appear on the Home Screen The user must select a language change before beginning a workout If more than six languages are configured available a More Flags button will appear which will open a lan guage selection screen for the user Upon selecting a language flag the language will immediately become active and the selection screen will close The following languages are available English Ge...

Page 39: ...ntrast saturation and hue Also allows choice of TV format and channel setup To Set Up Channels select Channel Setup Auto Start Audio Only option Allows only the TV audio to be heard TV video is disabled To Delete an Unwanted Channel Choose Channel Setup Manual use the Channel Controls to choose the chan nel to be deleted select delete return the Channel Setup to Auto To Restore a Channel Choose Ch...

Page 40: ...ping Use the Up or Down arrow keys to select the second channel to swap with the previous channel Select the swap button to pre view the channel swap information Press OK to confirm the channel swap or CANCEL to exit without swapping channels PROMO CHANNEL SETUP Opens the Promo Channel Setup screen If enabled one existing input channel can be selected to be a dedicated chan nel for internal promot...

Page 41: ...sert a USB stick into the USB port Enter the Import Export Settings through the Configuration Menu Select Import Settings to USB or Export Settings To USB Upon notification remove the USB stick from the USB port NOTE It is important to turn the unit off before inserting or removing the USB stick NOTE Exported setting information is product specific Treadmill settings can only be imported into othe...

Page 42: ...t Test Turning this feature on accesses the other 6 military fitness tests SYSTEM BEEPS ON Enable Disable System Beeps PAUSE TIME 1 minute The amount of time the unit can be inactive before it reverts back to the Home Screen The allowed range is 1 to 99 minutes MAXIMUM INCLINE 15 0 This option changes the maximum incline grade to a value lower than 15 percent MARATHON MODE DISABLED Enable Disable ...

Page 43: ... Heart Rate HillTM Heart Rate IntervalTM Extreme Heart RateTM Hill Around the World Cascades Foothills Kilimanjaro Advanced Workouts Fit Tests Life Fitness Army PFT Navy PRT Marines PFT Air Force PRT Gerkin Protocol Physical Efficiency Battery Create Your Own Speed Interval and Heart Rate Interval Sport Training TM Sport Training 5K Sport TrainingTM 10K Speed Training Speed Interval Levels 20 Hill...

Page 44: ...PERATION MANUAL It is VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THE MANUAL before operating the Product Remember to perform the periodic maintenance requirements speci fied in the Manual to assure proper operation and your continued satisfaction WARRANTY REGISTRATION Please COMPLETE and MAIL the attached registration card IMMEDIATELY Our receipt assures that your name address and date of purchase are on file a...

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