USER’S MANUAL V092023 ENGLISH
M-280 AIR BIKE
This manual can be downloaded on
www.salter.es
7. YOU SHOULD KNOW…
Troubleshooting
If you have a problem with your equipment, before you do anything else, please, check that all the cables
have been connected correctly. Loose cables are very common and many problems can be solved by making
sure the cables are properly connected.
If you are having problems with your heart rate reading, please note that some fibres used in clothes (eg
polyester, create static electricity that may prevent a reliable heart rate reading). Mobile phones, TV’s,
microwaves and other electrical appliances that generate an electromagnetic field may also interfere with
heart rate measurement.
If you are still having problems with your equipment, please get in touch with your local distributor.
IMPORTANT:
Always consult your doctor before undertaking a new exercise regime.
If you experience nausea, dizziness or other abnormal symptoms during exercise, stop at once and consult
your doctor.
Starting and finishing your workout
Begin and end each workout with a Warm Up / Cool Down session – a few minutes of stretching to help
prevent strains, pulls and cramps
Correct cycling form
Sit on the cycle, with your feet on the pedals and inside the pedal straps
Ensure that the seat height is adjusted correctly - you should be stable and balanced whilst on the saddle.
The basic rule for getting the seat height right is that as the pedal reaches its lowest point, the leg is almost
straight.
Try to ensure that your back is straight whilst exercising, especially for long periods.
Heart Rate Training
To get the most out of your new piece of fitness equipment and see the best results from your training you
should exercise at the right level of effort, and that means listening to your heart! Working out to a target
heart rate means you can direct your workout to achieve different goals:
Good health
- For those wishing to improve quality of life and general well being. Your sessions will need to
be done at an intensity of between 50-60% of your estimated
maximum heart rate, should last about 30 minutes and can be done on most days of the week.
Weight loss
– To see a significant reduction in body fat, your sessions must be a little more intense -
between 60 and 70% of your estimated maximum heart rate. These sessions can also be performed on most
days of the week for up to 30 minutes.
Improving Fitness levels –These sessions should be performed at 70-80% of your estimated maximum heart
rate and can also involve bouts of interval training that would have your heart rate peaking for short times
near your maximum heart rate level. These are intense sessions and will require at least a 48 hour rest
between sessions.
How long should I exercise for?
That really depends on your current level of fitness.
If you’re just starting out on a new exercise program, you should start gradually and build up – do not try to
do too much too quickly. 30 minutes, 3 times a week should be enough.
Don’t push yourself too hard - you should never feel exhausted during or following exercise.
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