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Fitness 

Bike

XBR

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Heart rate is important but listening to your body also has a lot of advantages. There are more 
variables involved in how hard you should workout than just heart rate. Your stress level, physical 
health, emotional health, temperature, humidity, the time of day, the last time you ate and what 
you ate, all contribute to the intensity at which you should workout. If you listen to your body, it 
will tell you all of these things.
 
The rate of perceived exertion (RPE), also know as the Borg scale, was developed by Swedish 
physiologist G.A.V. Borg. This scale rates exercise intensity from 6 to 20 depending upon how you 
feel or the perception of your effort.

The scale is as follows:

Rating Perception of Effort

6 Minimal
7 Very,very light
8 Very,very light +
9 Very light
10 Very light +
11 Fairly light
12 Comfortable
13 Somewhat hard
14 Somewhat hard +
15 Hard
16 Hard +
17 Very hard
18 Very hard +
19 Very,very hard
20 Maximal

You can get an approximate heart rate level for each rating by simply adding a zero to each rat-
ing. For example a rating of 12 will result in an approximate heart rate of 120 beats per minute. 
Your RPE will vary depending up the factors discussed earlier. That is the major benefit of this 
type of training. If your body is strong and rested, you will feel strong and your pace will feel 
easier. When your body is in this condition, you are able to train harder and the RPE will support 
this. If you are feeling tired and sluggish, it is because your body needs a break. In this condition, 
your pace will feel harder. Again, this will show up in your RPE and you will train at the proper 
level for that day.

Rate of Perceived Exertion

Summary of Contents for XBR95

Page 1: ...Please carefully read this entire manual before operating your new fitness bike OWNER S MANUAL Fitness Bike XBR95 ...

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Page 3: ...5 Assembly Instructions Product Features Operation of Y our Console Programmable Features Using A Heart Rate T ransmitter General Maintenance Manufacturer s Limited Warranty ATTENTION This fitness bike is intended for residential use only and is warranted for this application Any other application voids this warranty in its entirety ...

Page 4: ...2 Fitness Bike XBR95 ...

Page 5: ...nt as possible for many years to come If not purchased direct from Spirit Fitness the local dealership where you purchased this fitness bike is your administrator for all Spirit Fitness warranty and service needs Their responsi bility is to provide you with the technical knowledge and service personnel to make your experi ence more informed and any difficulties easier to remedy Please take a momen...

Page 6: ... for any purpose other than for the purpose it is intended The hand pulse sensors are not medical devices Their purpose is to provide you with an ap proximate measurement in relation to your target heart rate Use of a chest transmitter strap is a much more accurate method of heart rate analysis Various factors including the user s movement may affect the accuracy of heart rate readings The pulse s...

Page 7: ...tely understanding the results of any operational change you request from the computer Understand that changes in resistance do not occur immediately Set your desired resistance level on the computer console and release the adjustment key The computer will obey the command gradually Use caution while participating in other activities while pedaling on your fitness bike such as watching television ...

Page 8: ...dealer immediately 3 Locate the hardware package The hardware is separated into four steps Remove the tools first Remove the hardware for each step as needed to avoid confusion The numbers in the instructions that are in parenthesis are the item number from the assembly drawing for reference Pre Assembly XBR95 Assembly Instructions To assist you in assembling your new Spirit Fitness fitness bike w...

Page 9: ...age 4 of the main frame Slide a Hex Head Bolt 67 through each side then attach a Nyloc Nut 89 to each bolt Tighten the bolts just enough so there is no side to side play but freedom of movement front to back Use the wrenches provided 112 130 HARDWARE STEP1 Rear Stabilizer Seat Back 89 3 8 x 7T Nyloc Nut 2 pcs 84 3 8 x 25 x 2T Flat Washer 4 pcs 65 3 8 x 2 1 4 Hex Head Bolt 4 pcs 67 3 8 x 4 Hex Head...

Page 10: ...ve the white Styrofoam pad factory installed to prevent bolts from being accidentally dropped into the console mast tube 4 Attach the Handle Bar Assembly 3 onto the Console Mast 2 bracket with the two Hex Head Bolts 68 two Split Washers 82 and two Flat Washers 76 Completely tighten with the wrench 112 5 Insert the Computer Cable 44 Handlebar resistance control cable 148 and Hand Pulse Cable 133 in...

Page 11: ...ulse Sensor Cables 27 into the rear two holes on the left side of the rear plastic cover Plug the Handlebar resistance cables 150 into the remaining front hole 4 Attach the Front Stabilizer Cover 32 and the Rear Stabilizer Cover 37 to the Main Frame with four Phillips Head Screws 99 Tighten with the Phillips Head Screw Driver 114 HARDWARE STEP3 Seat Handle Bar 98 M6 x 15mm Phillips Head Screw 4 pc...

Page 12: ...e tape around the handlebars in places that will be under the beverage holders so they are out of sight 5 Attach the Pedals L R 116 117 to the Crank Arms 51L 51R Tighten with the wrench 113 Remember that the left pedal has a reverse thread and will be threaded onto the Crank arm in a counterclockwise motion There is an L stamped in the end of the threaded post of the left pedal and an R in the rig...

Page 13: ...t Having a small Q factor in addition to the 2 inward tilt of the pedals puts the user into a biomechanical neutral alignment This means that your feet ankles knees and hips are lined up properly ensuring a comfortable workout Console The console will display RPM Calories burned Time elapsed or countdown Distance travelled Pulse Resistance Level Program Name Speed Watts and number of Laps complete...

Page 14: ...s figure will light all areas that are activated when using the fitness bikel These will light up during any of the programs You can control which muscles are activated by changing the incline and swinging your arms The pre set programs will determine which lower body muscles will be activated by automatically adjusting the incline Generally the following guidelines hold true The upper body LED s ...

Page 15: ...by mode In stand by mode the console display will turn off To turn the console on begin pedaling When initially powered on the console will perform an internal self test During this time all the lights will turn on When the lights go off the Message Center will show the software version i e VER 1 0 The distance window shows the distance in miles and the time window shows the total hours of use The...

Page 16: ... cumulative calories burned at any given time during your workout Note This is only a rough guide used for comparison of different exercise sessions which cannot be used for medical purposes Calorie Display The console has built in Speakers You may plug an Audio Source CD player MP3 Computer etc into the Jack on the right side of console There is no volume control on the console The volume must be...

Page 17: ...art The Message Center will initially be displaying the Program name When in scan mode during a program speed will be displayed for four seconds then move on and display Watts indication of workload If 100 watts is displayed you are doing enough work to keep a 100 watt light bulb lit The data changes to Laps completed Segment time Max level Pressing the Enter button again will bring you back to th...

Page 18: ...your Weight aides in calculating a more correct Calorie reading Although we cannot provide an exact calorie count we do want to be as close as possible CALORIE NOTE Calorie readings on every piece of exercise equipment whether it is in a gym or at home are not accurate and tend to vary widely They are meant only as a guide to monitor your progress from workout to workout The only way to measure yo...

Page 19: ...ow you are finished editing the settings and can begin your workout by pressing the Start key You can also go back and modify your settings by pressing the Stop key NOTE At any time during the editing of Data you can press the Stop key to go back one level or screen 6 Once the program starts you will be at level one This is the easiest level and it is a good idea to stay at level one for a while t...

Page 20: ... to monitor improvement from workout to workout 4 The Message Center displays Use Level Up or Down keys to adjust Calorie burn default is 300 After adjusting press Enter 5 The Message Center will now be blinking the preset Avg pedal RPM revolutions per minute default is 50 After adjusting press Enter 6 The Message Center will now be blinking the preset top resistance of the selected program defaul...

Page 21: ...e Level Up Down keys to adjust then press Enter 6 The Message Center will be blinking the desired Interval time default is 2 00 The time you select will be the duration of each cardio interval Note As a general rule the longer the interval the less resistance fitness bike is required and the more repetitions you perform the less weight dumbbells you need to use use the Level Up Down keys to adjust...

Page 22: ...pointed straight ahead 2 Raise the dumbbells overhead until your arms are fully extended your upper arms should remain stationary pivoting at the elbows 3 Slowly lower to the start position 4 Repeat this sequence for the duration of the strength interval DUMBBELL TRICEP OVERHEAD EXTENSION 1 Hold the dumbbells with an underhand grip palms facing forward beside your thighs 2 Tuck your upper arms int...

Page 23: ... exercise as shown in this illustration place your knees on the floor a padded mat or a pillow Also a wider hand position places more emphasis on the chest and shoulder muscles while a narrower hand position places more emphasis on theTricep muscles back of the arm 1 Place your hands on the floor or a set of dumbbells Caution be aware that the dumbbells may roll and result in injury especially if ...

Page 24: ...tings by pressing the Enter key 7 If you want to increase or decrease the resistance at any time during the program press the Level Up Down keys on the console or above the heart rate sensor grips of the stationary handlebars This will change the resistance settings of the entire profile although the profile picture on the screen will not change The reason for this is so that you can see the entir...

Page 25: ...d entering the name press the Stop key to save the name and continue to the next step 3 The Message Center will ask you to enter your Age You may enter your age using the Level Up Down keys then press the Enter key to accept the new value and proceed on to the next screen 4 You are now asked to enter your Weight You may adjust the weight value using the Up Down keys or the numeric key pad then pre...

Page 26: ...ession of resistance back to approximately 10 of maximum effort FAT BURN This program follows a quick progression up to the maximum resistance level default or user input level that is sus tained for 2 3 of the workout This program will challenge your ability to sustain your energy output for an extended period of time RESISTANCE CARDIO This program presents a quick progression up to near maximum ...

Page 27: ...tly RESISTANCE RESISTANCE CALORIES This program follows a quick progression up to the maximum resistance level default or user input level that is sustained for 2 3 of the workout This program will challenge your ability to sustain your energy output for an extended period of time FUSION This program takes you through high levels of cardio strength intensity followed by recovery periods of low int...

Page 28: ...e 60 of maximum 180 X 8 144 beats per minute 80 of maximum So for a 40 year old the training zone would be 108 to 144 beats per minute If you enter your age during programming the console will perform this calculation automatically Entering your age is used for the Heart Rate programs After calculating your MHR you can decide upon which goal you would like to pursue The two most popular reasons fo...

Page 29: ...nimal 7Very very light 8Very very light 9Very light 10Very light 11 Fairly light 12 Comfortable 13 Somewhat hard 14 Somewhat hard 15 Hard 16 Hard 17Very hard 18Very hard 19Very very hard 20 Maximal You can get an approximate heart rate level for each rating by simply adding a zero to each rat ing For example a rating of 12 will result in an approximate heart rate of 120 beats per minute Your RPE w...

Page 30: ...smitter directly on bare skin assures you of proper operation If you wish you may wear the transmitter over a shirt To do so wet the areas of the shirt that the electrodes will rest upon Note The transmitter is automatically activated when it detects activity from the user s heart Additionally it automatically deactivates when it does not receive any activity Although the transmitter is water resi...

Page 31: ...ime and press Enter to continue 5 Now you are asked to adjust the Heart RateTarget This is the heart rate level you will strive to maintain during the program Adjust the level using the Level Up Down keys then press Enter Note The heart rate that appears is based on the you accepted in Step 1 If you change this number it will either increase or decrease the from Step 1 6 Now you are finished editi...

Page 32: ...s Sets the display to readout in English or Metric display measurements v ODO Reset Resets the odometer vi Pause Mode Turn on allow 5 minutes of pause turn off to have the console pause indefinitely d LCDTest Tests all the display functions 1 Wipe down all areas in the sweat path with a damp cloth after each workout 2 If a squeak thump clicking or rough feeling develops the main cause is most like...

Page 33: ...ts that have been sold transferred bartered or given to a third party 6 Products that do not have a warranty registration card on file at Spirit Fitness Spirit Fitness reserves the right to request proof of purchase if no warranty record exists for the product 7 THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDINGTHE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND OR FITNESS...

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