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Reebok University was launched in 1993 to fulfill a 
vision to establish a Òuniversity without wallsÓ that 
develops quality, researched, state-of-the-art fitness
programming for the fitness industry throughout the
world.

Working with the worldÕs best professionals, Reebok
University has created a host of original programs,
such as Step Reebok

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, Walk Reebok

SM

, Slide Reebok

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and Reebok City Jam

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. The industry has adopted

Reebok programming as the ÒgoldÓ standard. Our
guidelines and terminology are used by fitness profes-
sionals and participants around the world, and our 
exceptional programming has been approved in the
United States by AFAA and ACE for continuing educa-
tion credits.

WALKING AND CARDIORESPIRATORY 
ENDURANCE

Scientific studies confirm that 
walking at a moderate to brisk
pace can enhance aero-
bic fitness. Rippe and
his colleagues

1

found

that of 500 subjects
tested, 67% of the men
and 90% of the women
were able to reach their
target heart rates by 
walking 4 to 4.5 miles 
per hour. 

Pollock and his colleagues

2

found that middle-aged

men who walked at a pace of 3.5 to 4.5 miles per hour
for 40 minutes four times per week had the same car-
diovascular improvements as men the same age who
jogged for 30 minutes three times per week. Although
the intensity of exercise was lower for the walkers than
the runners, the increased duration and frequency of
walking provided the walkers with similar aerobic ben-
efits as the runners.

On the basis of current research, it seems clear that
walking at a moderate to brisk pace can be an excel-
lent aerobic activity.

WALKING AND REDUCED RISK FOR CARDIOVAS-
CULAR DISEASE

Several studies have found that regular walking at any
speed can increase HDL-C cholesterol (a high-density
lipoprotein which removes excess cholesterol from the
body) and can lower concentrations of blood triglyc-
erides (a storage form of fat), thus reducing the risk for
cardiovascular disease.

Duncan and his colleagues

3

concluded that exercise

does not have to be vigorous to reduce cardiovascular
risk factors. In other words, people who choose to
stroll rather than walk briskly can reduce their risk for
cardiovascular disease.

After studying the physical activity patterns of 17,000
Harvard alumni over a 20-year period, Paffenbarger
and his colleagues

4

concluded that walking as little as

five city blocks per day can reduce the risk of cardio-
vascular disease, and walking 2 miles per day can 
reduce the risk of a heart attack by 28% or more.
Therefore, while walking at a fast pace will improve
aerobic fitness, walking at any speed (slow or fast) can
reduce a person's risk for heart disease.

WALKING AND WEIGHT REDUCTION

Walking is an excellent activity for burning calories.
The steeper the incline and/or the faster the speed, the
more calories are burned. For example, a 150-pound
person walking at 3.5 miles per hour on flat ground will
burn about 300 calories per hour. This same person
will burn 400 calories per hour on a gentle 4% incline
and 500 calories per hour on a steeper 10% incline. If
this person speeds the pace up to 4 miles per hour on
level ground, 350 calories will be burned in one hour.

5

It should be noted that participants who do not wish to
walk at faster speeds can burn a comparable number
of calories by walking for longer periods of time.

WALKING AND BONE DENSITY   

Osteoporosis is a major health problem in the United
States, affecting an estimated 15 to 30 million people.
An age-related disorder, osteoporosis reduces the
density of bones. This disease can be life-threatening
since many older people die as a result of complica-
tions suffered from broken bones. Adequate calcium in
the diet and weight-bearing exercises seem to reduce
the risk of osteoporosis.

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Summary of Contents for RBTL15900 RBX 550

Page 1: ...if there are missing parts we will guarantee complete satisfaction through di rect assistance from our factory PLEASE CALL DIRECT TO OUR TOLL FREE CUSTOMER HOT LINE The trained technicians on our customer hot line will provide immediate assistance free of charge to you CUSTOMER HOT LINE 1 800 999 3756 Mon ÐFri 6 a m Ð6 p m MST Model No RBTL15900 Serial No USER S MANUAL Visit our website at www wor...

Page 2: ...SHOOTING 27 REEBOK UNIVERSITY 30 EXERCISE GUIDELINES 32 PART LIST 34 HOW TO ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS 35 LIMITED WARRANTY Back Cover Note An EXPLODED DRAWING is attached in the center of this manual TABLE OF CONTENTS REEBOK and the Vector Logo are registered trademarks and service marks of Reebok This product is manufactured and distributed under license from Reebok International ...

Page 3: ...sion cord 13 Use only a single outlet surge suppressor that is UL 1449 listed as a transient voltage surge suppressor TVSS The surge suppressor must have a UL suppressed voltage rating of 400 volts or less and a minimum surge dissi pation of 450 joules The surge suppressor must be electrically rated for 120 volts AC and 15 amps 14 Keep the power cord and the surge suppres sor away from heated surf...

Page 4: ...g 29 DANGER Always unplug the power cord immediately after use before cleaning the treadmill and before performing the main tenance and adjustment procedures de scribed in this manual Never remove the motor hood unless instructed to do so by an authorized service representative Servicing other than the procedures in this manual should be performed by an authorized service representative only WARNI...

Page 5: ...rtment toll free at 1 800 999 3756 Monday through Friday 6 a m until 6 p m Mountain Time excluding holidays To help us assist you please mention the product model number and serial number when calling The model number is RBTL15900 The serial number can be found on a decal attached to the treadmill see the front cover of this manual for the location Before reading further please review the drawing ...

Page 6: ...Pin 49 Insert the Lock Pin into the Lock Knob Sleeve 18 and the left Upright 39 Tighten the Lock Knob 17 onto the Lock Pin 3 Make sure that all parts are tightened before you use the treadmill Place a mat under the treadmill to protect the floor or carpet 39 1 2 Set the treadmill in a cleared area and remove all packing materials Do not dispose of the packing materials until setup is completed No ...

Page 7: ...longer than necessary draining the battery prematurely Store the heart rate monitor in a warm dry place Do not store the heart rate monitor in a plastic bag or other container that may trap moisture Do not expose the heart rate monitor to direct sunlight for extended periods of time Do not expose the heart rate monitor to tempera tures above 122 Fahrenheit 50 Celsius or below 14 Fahrenheit 10 Cels...

Page 8: ...is a problem try relocating the treadmill The CR2032 battery may need to be replaced Follow the steps at the right to replace the battery Locate the battery cover on the back of the sen sor unit Insert a coin into the slot in the cover and turn the cover coun terclockwise to the ÒopenÓ position Remove the cover Remove the old battery from the sensor unit Insert a new CR 2032 battery making sure th...

Page 9: ...and plug the surge suppressor into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances Important The treadmill is not compatible with GFCI equipped outlets This product is for use on a nominal 120 volt circuit and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illus trated in drawing 1 below A temporary adapter that looks like the adapter ...

Page 10: ...ving a per sonal trainer right in your home Using the included audio cable you can connect the treadmill to your home stereo portable stereo or computer and play special iFIT com CD programs CDÕs are available separately IFIT com CD programs automatically control the speed and incline of the treadmill as a personal trainer guides you through every step of your workout High energy music provides ad...

Page 11: ...manual refer to miles G Manual Program IndicatorsÑThese indicators show when the manual mode a workout program or the iFit com mode is selected H LED MatrixÑWhen the manual mode is selected the matrix will show your progress on an LED track When a workout program is selected the matrix will show the upcoming speed settings or target heart rate settings of the program I MODE ButtonÑThis button is u...

Page 12: ...ccurate If you want to use a pulse program you must enter your age and a maximum heart rate setting If you want to enter your weight your age or a maxi mum heart rate setting follow the instructions below Press the USER button Press the USER button to designate yourself as user 1 The USER 1 indicator will remain lit without flashing Note To designate yourself as user 2 or user 3 press the USER but...

Page 13: ...the console See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 12 Select user 1 2 or 3 When the key is inserted user 1 will be selected as shown by the USER 1 indicator If you have designated yourself as user 2 or 3 press the USER button repeatedly until the appropriate indi cator lights Enter your weight if desired If you have not entered your weight see HOW TO ENTER USER INFORMATION on page 12 Select the manu...

Page 14: ...ither miles per hour mph or kilometers per hour kph To change the unit of measurement first hold down the STOP button while inserting the key into the console The SPEED PACE display will show either an ÒEÓ for English miles or an ÒMÓ for metric kilometers Press the SPEED button to change the unit of measure ment Then remove and reinsert the key DISTANCE LAPS displayÑThis display shows the distance...

Page 15: ...IOD col umn and the column to the right will flash a series of tones will sound and all speed settings will move one column to the left The speed setting for the second period will then be shown in the flash ing CURRENT PERIOD column and the treadmill will automatically adjust to the speed and incline settings for the second period The program will continue in this way until the speed setting for ...

Page 16: ...he key into the console See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 12 Select user 1 2 or 3 See step 2 on page 13 Enter your weight your age and a maximum heart rate setting If you enter your weight into the console the CALS FAT CALS display will be more accurate To use pulse programs 1 or 2 you must enter your age and a maximum heart rate setting If you have not entered this information see HOW TO ENTER...

Page 17: ... the last period is shown in the CURRENT PERIOD column and the TIME display counts down to zero The walking belt will then slow to a stop If your heart rate is not detected during the program the letters ÒPLSÓ will flash in the PULSE display and the speed and or incline of the treadmill will automatically decrease See HEART RATE MONITOR TROUBLE SHOOTING on page 7 While the program is in progress m...

Page 18: ...e matrix To program speed and incline settings for the first period simply adjust the speed and in cline of the treadmill to the desired levels with the SPEED and INCLINE buttons Every few times the SPEED buttons are pressed one additional indica tor will light or darken in the CURRENT PERIOD column When the first one minute period of the program is completed a series of tones will sound and the c...

Page 19: ...d the speed and incline of the treadmill will adjust to the sec ond settings that you programmed previously The program will continue in this way until the speed setting for the last period is shown in the CURRENT PERIOD column and the TIME display counts down to zero The walking belt will then slow to a stop During the program the speed and incline settings for the current period can be adjusted ...

Page 20: ...le at electronics stores Plug the Y adapter into the PHONES jack on your CD player Plug your headphones into the other side of the Y adapter HOW TO CONNECT YOUR PORTABLE STEREO Note If your stereo has an RCA type AUDIO OUT jack see instruction A below If your stereo has a 3 5mm LINE OUT jack see instruction B If your stereo has only a PHONES jack see instruction C A Plug one end of the audio cable...

Page 21: ... RCA Y adapter Plug the RCA Y adapter into the LINE OUT jack on your stereo HOW TO CONNECT YOUR COMPUTER Note If your computer has a 3 5mm LINE OUT jack see instruction A If your computer has only a PHONES jack see instruction B A Plug one end of the audio cable into the jack on the front of the treadmill near the power cord Plug the other end of the cable into the LINE OUT jack on your computer B...

Page 22: ... iFIT com CD or video program Insert the key into the console See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 12 Select user 1 2 or 3 See step 2 on page 13 Select the iFIT com mode When the key is inserted the manual mode will be selected To use an iFIT com CD or video pro gram press the MODE button repeatedly until the iFIT com indicator lights The letters ÒI FITÓ and one moving indicator will appear in the...

Page 23: ...gin to flash Note To use another CD or video program press the STOP button or remove the key and go to step 1 on page 22 Note If the speed or incline of the treadmill does not change when a ÒchirpÓ is heard make sure that the iFIT com indicator is lit and that the TIME display is not flashing If the TIME display is flashing press the START button or the SPEED button on the console adjust the volum...

Page 24: ...ogram an on screen count down will begin Return to the treadmill and stand on the foot rails Find the clip attached to the key and slide the key onto the waistband of your clothing When the on screen countdown ends the program will begin and the walking belt will begin to move Hold the handrails step onto the walking belt and begin walking During the program an electronic ÒchirpingÓ sound will ale...

Page 25: ...been used IMPORTANT Make sure that there is not a letter ÒdÓ in the CALS FAT CALS display If a ÒdÓ appears in the display the console is in the ÒdemoÓ mode This mode is intended to be used only when a treadmill is displayed in a store When the console is in the demo mode the power cord can be plugged in the key can be removed from the console and the displays and indica tors on the console will au...

Page 26: ...n temperatures above 85 Fahrenheit HOW TO MOVE THE TREADMILL Before moving the treadmill convert the treadmill to the stor age position as described above Make sure that the lock ing pin is inserted into the left handrail 1 Hold the handrails as shown and place one foot against the hood only in the location shown Do not hold or push on the book holder or it may be damaged 2 Tilt the treadmill back...

Page 27: ...eaker has tripped wait for five minutes and then press the switch back in b Make sure that the power cord is plugged in c Remove the key from the console Reinsert the key into the console as far as it will go d Make sure that the on off switch is in the on position e If the treadmill still will not run please call our Customer Service Department toll free PROBLEM The displays of the console do not...

Page 28: ...Department toll free PROBLEM The walking belt is off center SOLUTION a If the walking belt has shifted to the left first remove the key and UNPLUG THE POWER CORD Using the allen wrench turn the left rear roller adjustment bolt clockwise and the right bolt counterclockwise 1 4 of a turn each Be careful not to overtighten the walking belt Plug in the power cord insert the key and run the treadmill f...

Page 29: ...M When the heart rate monitor is used the letters ÒPLSÓ appear in the PULSE display or the displayed heart rate is excessively high or low SOLUTION a Refer to HEART RATE MONITOR TROUBLE SHOOTING on pages 7 and 8 ...

Page 30: ...s cholesterol from the body and can lower concentrations of blood triglyc erides a storage form of fat thus reducing the risk for cardiovascular disease Duncan and his colleagues3 concluded that exercise does not have to be vigorous to reduce cardiovascular risk factors In other words people who choose to stroll rather than walk briskly can reduce their risk for cardiovascular disease After studyi...

Page 31: ...ed a walking related injury that necessitated consulting with a physician Carroll and his colleagues10 reported that 14 of the elderly sub jects participating in a walking study suffered training related orthopedic injuries mostly to the lower leg and foot The majority of injuries occurred in the group as signed to fast walking It is important to note that all forms of exercise have some degree of...

Page 32: ... your goal is to strengthen your cardiovascular sys tem your exercise must be Òaerobic Ó Aerobic exercise is activity that requires large amounts of oxygen for pro longed 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 ad just the speed or incline of the treadmill until your heart rate is near the high...

Page 33: ...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 34: ...Wire 52 1 iFIT com Audio Cable 53 2 Foam Grip 54 4 Motor Nut 55 2 Static Warning Decal 56 2 Rear Endcap Spacer 57 1 Motor Controller Wire 58 1 Motor Pulley Flywheel Fan 59 1 Reed Switch Sensor Wire 60 1 Sensor Wire 61 1 iFIT com Videocassette 62 1 Motor Hood 63 1 Controller 64 22 Electronics Screw 65 1 Power Supply 66 4 Plastic Stand Off 67 2 Hood Bracket Front 68 1 Electronics Plate 69 1 Hood Sup...

Page 35: ...ts are not illustrated These parts are optional For information about the iFIT com module call toll free 1 800 884 0620 For information about iFIT com CDÕs or videocassettes call toll free 1 800 735 0768 Specifications are subject to change without notice Key No Qty Description Key No Qty Description To order replacement parts call our Customer Service Department toll free at 1 800 999 3756 Monday...

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Page 38: ...ments specified in the Manual to assure proper operation and your continued satisfac tion HOW TO GET PARTS AND SERVICEÑSimply call our Customer Service Department at 1 800 999 3756 and tell them your name and address and the serial number of your Product They will tell you how to get a part replaced or if necessary arrange for service where your Product is located or advise you how to ship the Pro...

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