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CONDITIONING GUIDELINES

The following guidelines will help you to plan your
exercise program. Remember that proper nutrition
and adequate rest are essential for successful results. 

EXERCISE INTENSITY

Whether your goal is to burn fat or to strengthen your
cardiovascular system, the key to achieving the
desired results is to exercise with the proper intensity.
The proper intensity level can be found by using your
heart rate as a guide. The chart below shows recom-
mended heart rates for fat burning, maximum fat
burning, and cardiovascular (aerobic) exercise.

To find the proper heart rate for you, first find your age
on the bottom line of the chart (ages are rounded off
to the nearest ten years). Next, find the three numbers
above your age. The three numbers are your “training
zone.” The lower two numbers are recommended
heart rates for fat burning; the highest number is the
recommended heart rate for aerobic exercise.

Fat Burning

To burn fat effectively, you must exercise at a relative-
ly low intensity level for a sustained period of time.

During the first few minutes of exercise, your body
uses easily accessible carbohydrate calories for ener-
gy. Only after the first few minutes of exercise does
your body begin to use stored fat calories for energy.
If your goal is to burn fat, adjust the intensity of your
exercise until your heart rate is near the lowest num-
ber in your training zone as you exercise. 

For maximum fat burning, adjust the intensity of your
exercise until your heart rate is near the middle num-
ber in your training zone as you exercise.  

Aerobic Exercise

If your goal is to strengthen your cardiovascular sys-
tem, your exercise must be “aerobic.” Aerobic exer-
cise is activity that requires large amounts of oxygen
for prolonged periods of time. This increases the
demand on the heart to pump blood to the muscles,
and on the lungs to oxygenate the blood. For aerobic
exercise, adjust the intensity of your exercise until
your heart rate is near the highest number in your
training zone as you exercise. 

WORKOUT GUIDELINES

Each workout should include the following three parts:

A warm-up, consisting of 5 to 10 minutes of stretching
and light exercise. A proper warm-up increases your
body temperature, heart rate, and circulation in prepa-
ration for exercise. 

Training zone exercise, consisting of 20 to 30 min-
utes of exercising with your heart rate in your training
zone. (During the first few weeks of your exercise 
program, do not keep your heart rate in your training
zone for longer than 20 minutes.)  

A cool-down, with 5 to 10 minutes of stretching. This
will increase the flexibility of your muscles and will
help to prevent post-exercise problems.

EXERCISE FREQUENCY

To maintain or improve your condition, complete three
workouts each week, with at least one day of rest
between workouts. After a few months of regular exer-
cise, you may complete up to five workouts each week
if desired. The key to success is to make exercise a
regular and enjoyable part of your everyday life.

WARNING:

• Before beginning this or any exercise pro-

gram, consult your physician. This is espe-
cially important for persons over the age of
35 or persons with pre-existing health prob-
lems.

• The pulse sensors are not medical devices.

Various factors may affect the accuracy of
heart rate readings. The pulse sensors are
intended only as exercise aids in determin-
ing heart rate trends in general.

Summary of Contents for 1150 Rxw

Page 1: ...coneurope com Visit our website at USER S MANUAL QUESTIONS As a manufacturer we are com mitted to providing complete customer satisfaction If you have questions or if there are missing or damaged parts please call Or write ICON Health Fitness Ltd Customer Service Department Unit 4 Revie Road Industrial Estate Revie Road Beeston Leeds LS118JG UK email csuk iconeurope com 08457 089 009 ...

Page 2: ...t be used by persons weighing more than 115 kg 250 lbs 7 Wear appropriate exercise clothes when using the elliptical crosstrainer Always wear athletic shoes for foot protection 8 Always hold the handgrip pulse sensor or the handlebars when mounting dismounting or using the elliptical crosstrainer 9 The pulse sensors are not medical devices Various factors may affect the accuracy of heart rate read...

Page 3: ...ore you use the elliptical crosstrainer If you have ques tions after reading this manual please call our Customer Service Department at 08457 089 009 To help us assist you please note the product model number and serial number before calling The model number is PFEVEL36021 The serial number can be found on a decal attached to the elliptical crosstrainer see the front cover of this manual for the l...

Page 4: ...bly The number in parenthesis below each drawing refers to the key number of the part from the PART LIST on page 26 The second number refers to the quantity used in assembly Note Some small parts may have been pre assembled for shipping If a part is not in the parts bag check to see if it has been pre assembled M10 x 112mm Carriage Bolt 34 4 Adjustment Bolt 20 2 M10 x 88mm Button Bolt 63 1 M10 x 7...

Page 5: ...er Wire Harness insert the Upright into the Frame 1 Do not pinch the Wire Harnesses Slide an M10 Split Washer 70 and a Frame Spacer 83 onto the M10 x 88mm Button Bolt 63 and insert the Button Bolt into the Frame and the Upright Make sure that the concave end of the Frame Spacer is turned toward the Frame Do not tighten the Button Bolt at this time 4 Connect the wire harness on the Handgrip Pulse S...

Page 6: ... the excess wire harness into the Upright 2 Next attach the Console to the Upright with three M10 x 27mm Screws 71 and three M10 Split Washers 70 Be careful to avoid pinching the wire harnesses Snap the bookrack onto the Console 5 in the indicated location 5 Bookrack 86 71 71 6 Identify the Left Handlebar 9 which is marked with a sticker Insert the Left Handlebar into one of the Handlebar Legs 79 ...

Page 7: ...ntify the Left Pedal 13 Attach the Left Pedal to the left Pedal Spring 14 with an Adjustment Bolt 20 an M10 Washer 38 and an Adjustment Knob 15 as shown Note The Left Pedal can be attached in several positions using the five positions in the Left Pedal and the three holes in the Pedal Spring see HOW TO ADJUST THE PEDALS on page 10 Attach the Right Pedal not shown in the same way Make sure that bot...

Page 8: ...e sensor does not function when positioned as described move it slightly lower or higher on your chest Each time you use the chest pulse sensor use saline solution such as saliva or contact lens solu tion to wet the two electrode areas on the sensor unit see the drawing below If heart rate readings do not appear until you begin perspiring re wet the electrode areas Make sure that you are within ar...

Page 9: ... are wetted and the chest pulse sen sor is put on the chest pulse sensor shuts off when it is removed and the electrode areas are dried If the chest pulse sensor is not dried after each use it may remain activated longer than necessary drain ing the battery prematurely Store the chest pulse sensor in a warm dry place Do not store the chest pulse sensor in a plastic bag or other container that may ...

Page 10: ...e elliptical crosstrainer wait until the pedals come to a complete stop Note The elliptical crosstrainer does not have a free wheel the ped als will continue to move until the flywheel stops When the pedals are stationary step off the highest pedal first Then step off the lowest pedal HOW TO USE THE HANDLEBARS The handlebars are designed to add upper body exer cise to your work outs Push and pull ...

Page 11: ...ures new iFIT com interactive technology IFIT com technology is like having a per sonal trainer right in your home Using the included audio cable you can connect the elliptical crosstrainer to your home stereo portable stereo or computer and play special iFIT com CD programs CD s are available separately IFIT com CD programs automatically con trol the resistance of the elliptical crosstrainer and ...

Page 12: ...he letters MPH or Km H will appear when your heart rate is shown the letters BPM will appear G Pace indicators When the manual mode is select ed only the left pace indicator will appear This indicator will show your pedalling pace As you increase or decrease your pace the indicator will increase or decrease in height When a program is selected both pace indicators will appear The left indicator wi...

Page 13: ... can select a single feedback mode for continuous display Press the Display button repeatedly until only the MPH or Km H Time Resist Cals Miles or Kms or Watts indicator appears in the display Make sure that the Scan indicator does not appear In addition the left pace indicator will appear in the display As you increase or decrease your pace the indicator will increase or decrease in height Measur...

Page 14: ...resis tance setting is programmed for the next period The target pace settings for the program will be shown by the right pace indica tor in the display The left indicator will show your actual pedalling pace As the right indicator changes in height during the program adjust your pace so that both indicators are at the same height If your pace is slower than the current tar get pace the increase a...

Page 15: ...rogram However you should hold the handgrips frequently for the program to operate properly Each time you hold the handgrips keep your hands on the metal contacts for at least 30 seconds Note When you are not hold ing the handgrips the letters PLS will appear in the display instead of your heart rate Start the program To start the program simply begin pedalling Program 6 consists of twenty one min...

Page 16: ...atts level that you set Follow the steps below to use the watts program Turn on the console See step 1 on page 13 Select the watts program Each time the console is turned on the manual mode will be selected To select the watts program press the Program but ton repeatedly until the number 8 appears in the upper right corner of the display Enter a target watts level When the watts program is selecte...

Page 17: ...th the feedback modes See step 4 on page 13 Measure your heart rate if desired See step 5 on page 13 When you are finished exercising the console will automatically turn off See step 6 on page 13 To use iFIT com CD s the elliptical crosstrainer must be connected to your portable CD player portable stereo home stereo or computer with CD player See pages 17 to 19 for connecting instructions To use i...

Page 18: ... phones into the other side of the splitter HOW TO CONNECT YOUR HOME STEREO Note If your stereo has an unused LINE OUT jack see instruction A below If the LINE OUT jack is being used see instruction B A Plug one end of the audio cable into the jack beneath the console Plug the other end of the audio cable into the adapter Plug the adapter into the LINE OUT jack on your stereo B Plug one end of the...

Page 19: ... see instruction B If your VCR is connected to your home stereo see HOW TO CONNECT YOUR HOME STEREO on page 18 A Plug one end of the audio cable into the jack beneath the console Plug the other end of the audio cable into the adapter Plug the adapter into the AUDIO OUT jack on your VCR B Plug one end of the audio cable into the jack beneath the console Plug the other end of the audio cable into th...

Page 20: ... Press the play button on your CD player or VCR A moment after the play button is pressed your personal trainer will begin guiding you through your workout Simply follow your personal trainer s instructions The program will function in almost the same way as a preset program see step 3 on page 14 However an electronic chirping sound will alert you when the resistance setting and or pace set ting i...

Page 21: ...ight corner of the display Go to your computer and start an internet connection Start your Web browser if necessary and go to our Web site at www iFIT com Follow the desired links on our Web site to select a program Follow the on line instructions to start the program When you start the program an on screen count down will begin Return to the elliptical crosstrainer and begin pedalling When the on...

Page 22: ...d the On Reset button for about six seconds When the informa tion mode is select ed an E for English miles or an M for metric kilometres will appear in the dis play To change the unit of measure ment press the button Press the Display but ton The display will then show the total number of hours that the elliptical cross trainer has been used Press the Display but ton again The display will then sh...

Page 23: ... or both of the level ling feet under the front stabiliser until the rocking motion is eliminated HANDGRIP PULSE SENSOR TROUBLESHOOTING Avoid moving your hands whilst using the handgrip pulse sensor Excessive movement may interfere with heart rate readings Do not hold the metal con tacts too tightly doing so may interfere with heart rate readings For the most accurate heart rate reading hold the m...

Page 24: ...is to strengthen your cardiovascular sys tem your exercise must be aerobic Aerobic exer cise is activity that requires large amounts of oxygen for prolonged periods of time This increases the demand on the heart to pump blood to the muscles and on the lungs to oxygenate the blood For aerobic exercise adjust the intensity of your exercise until your heart rate is near the highest number in your tra...

Page 25: ...illes Stretch With one leg in front of the other reach forward and place your hands against a wall Keep your back leg straight and your back foot flat on the floor Bend your front leg lean forward and move your hips toward the wall Hold for 15 counts then relax Repeat 3 times for each leg To cause further stretching of the achilles tendons bend your back leg as well Stretches Calves achilles tendo...

Page 26: ... 1 Flywheel Axle 45 3 M8 5mm Washer 46 7 M8 Nylon Locknut 47 2 Crank Screw 48 1 Right Crank Arm 49 1 M6 x 25mm Bolt 50 4 M8 x 45mm Button Bolt 51 4 M6 x 18mm Button Bolt 52 1 C Magnet Bracket 53 2 M10 3 Black Washer 54 1 C Magnet 55 1 Motor 56 1 Belt 57 2 M8 x 33mm Button Screw 58 13 M6 Washer 59 16 M6 Nylon Locknut 60 4 M6 Nut 61 4 M5 Nylon Locknut 62 4 M5 x 12mm Bolt 63 1 M10 x 88mm Button Bolt ...

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Page 28: ...rvice Department Unit 4 Revie Road Industrial Estate Revie Road Beeston Leeds LS118JG UK Tel Outside the UK 0 044 113 387 7133 Fax 0 044 113 387 7125 To help us assist you please be prepared to give the following information the MODEL NUMBER of the product PFEVEL36021 the NAME of the product PROFORM 1150 RXW elliptical crosstrainer the SERIAL NUMBER of the product see the front cover of this manua...

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