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OWNER’S

GUIDE

S7100

SUSPENSION ELLIPTICAL

™

TRAINER

Summary of Contents for S7100

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Page 4: ...he key to reaping these benefits is to develop an exercise habit Your new Suspension Elliptical Trainer will help eliminate the obstacles that prevent you from getting in your exercise time Neither bad weather or darkness will interfere with your workout when you have your Suspension Elliptical Trainer in the comfort of your home This Owner s Guide provides you with basic information on starting a...

Page 5: ... DESCRIPTIONS 11 PROGRAM OVERVIEWS 13 USING THE PROGRAMS 15 USING THE SPRINT 8 PROGRAM 17 ENGINEERING MODE 18 CONSOLE D E L U X E SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4 POWER REQUIREMENTS 5 ASSEMBLY MOVING 6 PLACEMENT STABILIZING POWER 7 CONTACT HEART RATE 8 VARIABLE INCLINE 9 CONSOLE OVERVIEW 20 CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS 21 PROGRAM OVERVIEWS 24 USING THE PROGRAMS 30 USING THE SPRINT 8 PROGRAM 32 USING THE CUSTOM PROGR...

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Page 7: ...3 S 7 1 0 0 SUSPENSION ELLIPTICAL TRAINER S 7 1 0 0 FRONT FOOT TRANSPORT WHEELS FOOT PAD CONSOLE DUAL ACTION HANDLEBARS AVAILABLE CONSOLE OPTIONS DELUXE PREMIER ...

Page 8: ... as but not limited to garages porches pool rooms bathrooms car ports or outdoors Failure to comply may void the warranty To disconnect turn the switch on the front of the unit to the OFF position then remove plug from outlet Only use the power cord provided with your VISION FITNESS Suspension Elliptical Trainer Never place the power cord under carpeting or place any object on top of the power cor...

Page 9: ...ension Elliptical Trainer Children over the age of 13 should not use the Suspension Elliptical Trainer without adult supervision OTHER SAFETY TIPS FOR YOUR VISION FITNESS SUSPENSION ELLIPTICAL TRAINER CAUTION If you experience chest pains nausea dizziness or shortness of breath stop exercising immediately and consult your physician before continuing Do not wear loose clothing that might catch on a...

Page 10: ...instructions If you have any questions regarding any component or function of your Suspension Elliptical Trainer contact your retailer MOVING Your VISION FITNESS Suspension Elliptical Trainer has transport wheels included for ease of mobility To move firmly grasp the rear of the frame assembly Carefully lift and roll on the transport wheels CAUTION Our Suspension Elliptical Trainers are well built...

Page 11: ...RAINER After positioning the Suspension Elliptical Trainer in its intended location check the unit s stability Rocking or wobbling indicates that your Suspension Elliptical Trainer needs to be leveled Determine which leveler is not resting completely on the floor Loosen the nut at the base of the leveler to allow the leveler to rotate Now rotate the leveler to the left or right until the Suspensio...

Page 12: ...rs with a comfortable grip during your workout The console will display your heart rate It may take the system a few seconds to zero in on your actual heart rate Most people have a grip that is conductive enough to transmit a good signal However some people have erratic heart rates or improper body chemistry to transmit a good signal through the touch sensitive hand pulse grips ...

Page 13: ...INCLINE Press the INCLINE UP or DOWN arrows to adjust the incline from level 1 to 20 This incline setting represents a range of motion Incline changes are not immediate They will take time to get to the target incline angle ...

Page 14: ...W The computerized display allows the user to select a workout that meets their desired fitness goals It also allows the user to monitor the progress and feedback of each workout so they can track improvements in overall fitness over time A D H F E B C G ...

Page 15: ...splay exercise feedback about your workout including TIME the time elapsed or the time remaining in your workout DISTANCE the total distance traveled in miles or kilometers since the start of your workout STRIDES MIN this window provides feedback on the stride rate per minute WATTS measurement of workload one watt is equal to six kilogram meters per minute CALORIES an estimate of calories burned s...

Page 16: ...ets F RESISTANCE ARROW KEYS These keys are used to change values in setup mode prior to your workout During your workout they are used to change resistance levels G INCLINE ARROW KEYS These keys can be used to change values in setup mode prior to your workout During your workout they are used to change incline levels H ENTER HOLD TO CHANGE FEEDBACK DISPLAY This key is used after entering each piec...

Page 17: ...ERVIEW QUICK START Simply press START and you will skip the setup of specific workouts and begin exercising at a constant level manual workout The resistance and incline levels do not change automatically but you can adjust the resistance or incline with the arrows as you choose NOTE Because you did not go through setup mode the computer will use default values to calculate your feedback informati...

Page 18: ...ine When this program is selected the computer will randomly select resistance and incline levels for each segment of the workout based on the resistance level that the user chose in set up mode GLUTE BURN contains eight 45 second sets of increased muscular effort These sets focus effort on the hamstring and gluteals by utilizing muscle targeting incline angles and increased resistance This unique...

Page 19: ...he UP or DOWN keys to scroll through the program selections Manual Sprint 8 Intervals Fat Burn Random Watts Glute Burn Summit Hike When you arrive at your chosen workout press the ENTER key ENTERING AGE When prompted by the message center to enter your age use the UP arrow or DOWN arrow to adjust displayed age to the correct value This information will affect your Max Heart Rate feedback ENTERING ...

Page 20: ... INCLINE level When this is set it will then ask you to choose your resistance level The WATTS program will ask you to set the desired WATT level instead of resistance levels The WATT level will range from 40 to 250 in increments of five ENTERING WEIGHT When prompted by the message center to enter weight use the UP arrow and DOWN arrow to adjust the displayed weight to equal your current body weig...

Page 21: ...d flow to working muscles The warm up is controlled by the user to meet your specific needs 2 INTERVAL TRAINING starts immediately after the warm up with a 30 second sprint interval Seven recovery intervals of one minute and 30 seconds will alternate with the eight 30 second sprint intervals The message display will prompt you to increase your strides per minute SPM during the sprint interval and ...

Page 22: ... CAN RUN FOR ALLOWS YOU TO SET THE TIME THAT THE COMPUTER WILL DEFAULT TO FOR ALL PROGRAMS ALLOWS YOU TO SET THE AGE THAT THE COMPUTER WILL DEFAULT TO DURING SETUP ALLOWS YOU TO SET THE WEIGHT THAT THE COMPUTER WILL DEFAULT TO DURING SETUP ALLOWS YOU TO SET THE RESISTANCE LEVEL THAT THE COMPUTER WILL DEFAULT TO FOR ALL PROGRAMS ALLOWS YOU TO SET THE INCLINE LEVEL THAT THE COMPUTER WILL DEFAULT TO ...

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Page 24: ...The computerized display allows the user to select a workout that meets their desired fitness goals It also allows the user to monitor the progress and feedback of each workout so they can track improvements in overall fitness over time A C D E H G F B E ...

Page 25: ...R key will allow you to change what is displayed in the Heart Rate Feedback window Press ENTER to switch between Heart Rate and Max Heart Rate If you hold down the ENTER key for three seconds during your workout the SCAN function will automatically alternate feedback display views C RESISTANCE ARROW KEYS These keys are used to change values in setup mode prior to your workout During your workout t...

Page 26: ... since the start of your workout WATTS measurement of workload one watt is equal to six kilogram meters per minute RESISTANCE the current resistance level of your workout INCLINE the current incline level of your workout There are 20 levels that represent 19 grade change CALORIES an estimate of calories burned since the beginning of the workout METS a measurement of oxygen consumption one MET equa...

Page 27: ...23 PREMIER ON OFF SWITCH Turn your console off if you will not use it for an extended period of time ...

Page 28: ...ce and incline levels do not change automatically but you can adjust the resistance or incline with the arrows as you choose NOTE Because you did not go through setup mode the computer will use default values to calculate your feedback information SPRINT 8 is an anaerobically based interval program It is effective in recruiting fast twitch muscle fibers and improving athletic performance SPRINT 8 ...

Page 29: ...slightly lower intensity but runs for longer durations than other programs 30 to 60 minutes is recommended WATTS is a program that lets the user exercise at a set work level As you increase your strides per minute your resistance will decrease if you decrease your strides per minute your resistance will increase RANDOM is a program for users who enjoy variety in their daily workout routine When th...

Page 30: ...e different sculptor programs are so effective because they alternate cardiovascular exercise intervals with SETS of higher intensity exercise that use resistance incline and direction changes to target specific muscle groups stimulating strength gains increased muscle tone and greater calorie expenditures This gives you the ability to create a customized exercise routine that utilizes one or a co...

Page 31: ...anges while simultaneously burning calories and working the cardiovascular system This combination of strength and aerobic exercise will lead to more eye catching and defined legs TOTAL BODY The TOTAL BODY program has eight 45 seconds sets that use changes in body position resistance and incline to target all the muscle groups in your body This program is great for overall strength and conditionin...

Page 32: ...mum heart rate The program will keep you at each heart rate level for one minute from the time the Target Heart Rate is reached The program will repeat the series of hills until the workout time is complete HRT INTERVAL The HRT INTERVAL program is designed to increase aerobic endurance and your overall fitness level increase endurance of muscle fibers and increase the amount of calories burned in ...

Page 33: ...console will continuously monitor the heart rate adjusting the resistance level to keep your heart rate within several beats of your Target Heart Rate By using the SCAN key the heart rate feedback window conveniently displays your Heart Rate and of Max Heart Rate to keep you informed about your current heart rate Each program will begin with a two minute warm up When the workout time has been comp...

Page 34: ...ack SELECTING A PROGRAM There are five program keys SPRINT 8 is a stand alone key and the other program keys have multiple programs To view the program option within each key press the key multiple times or use the arrow keys after your initial press Press ENTER to select ENTERING AGE When prompted by the message center to enter your age use the UP arrow or DOWN arrow to adjust displayed age to th...

Page 35: ... you to set the desired WATT level instead of resistance levels The WATT level will range from 40 to 250 in increments of five The TARGET HRT HRT HILL and HRT INTERVAL programs will set your Target Heart Rate in the place of resistance level The console will display your Target Heart Rate and give you the opportunity to adjust this value if you wish ENTERINGWEIGHT When prompted by the message cent...

Page 36: ...flow to working muscles The warm up is controlled by the user to meet your specific needs 2 INTERVAL TRAINING starts immediately after the warm up with a 30 second sprint interval Seven recovery intervals of one minute and 30 seconds will alternate with the eight 30 second sprint intervals The message display will prompt you to increase your strides per minute SPM during the sprint interval and de...

Page 37: ...er age set time and set weight just as any other program When you have entered your information you will be asked to press START to begin the program and informed that you can adjust resistance as desired to create a new program As you perform your workout and change your resistance or incline level the CUSTOM USER program will save these changes throughout the program Your settings will be saved ...

Page 38: ...nefits of Heart Rate Training These programs use the predicted maximum heart rate formula 220 minus age to determine your predicted maximum heart rate Some individuals have higher or lower maximum heart rates than determined by this formula The programs allow you to modify your Target Heart Rate to achieve your personal goals HAND PULSE HEART RATE SENSORS The Contact Hand Pulse Sensors are include...

Page 39: ...sten the two rubber electrode pads with several drops of water These electrodes must remain wet to provide an accurate signal We advise using the chest strap against your skin but it also functions through a thin layer of wet clothing STRAP PLACEMENT Center the transmitter strap just below the breast or pectoral muscles directly over your sternum with the logo facing out Adjust the elastic strap s...

Page 40: ...TO SET THE WEIGHT THAT THE COMPUTER WILL DEFAULT TO DURING SETUP ALLOWS YOU TO SET THE RESISTANCE LEVEL THAT THE COMPUTER WILL DEFAULT TO FOR ALL PROGRAMS ALLOWS YOU TO SET THE INCLINE LEVEL THAT THE COMPUTER WILL DEFAULT TO FOR ALL PROGRAMS ALLOWS YOU TO CHOOSE FROM THE AVAILABLE LANGUAGES WHAT LANGUAGE TEXT WILL BE DISPLAYED IN ALLOWS YOU TO SET EXERCISE FEEDBACK TO ENGLISH MILES OR METRIC KILOM...

Page 41: ...eaning product to clean the Suspension Elliptical Trainer Other fabrics including paper towels may scratch the surface Do not use ammonia or acid based cleaners Clean the exterior of the machine thoroughly on a regular basis PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Follow the schedule below to ensure proper operation of the product MONTHLY BI ANNUALLY DISPLAY CONSOLE ALL BOLTS AND HARDWARE FRAME HANDLEBA...

Page 42: ...is turned on SOLUTION Make sure the power cord is plugged into the base of the Suspension Elliptical Trainer and the power switch located near the plug is on SOLUTION Make sure the wire harness is plugged into the back of the console PROBLEM You feel a thump or hitch in the stride motion SOLUTION Check assembly and tightness of all hardware SOLUTION Check the bolts and the bracket under the footpl...

Page 43: ...iver is not beyond the recommended range of 36 inches PROBLEM There is an erratic pulse rate SOLUTION Chest strap is too loose readjust according to directions NOTE It is possible that heart rate monitors will not function properly on some people for a variety of reasons It may be necessary to experiment with the fit and position of the chest strap Outside interference sources such as computers mo...

Page 44: ...tic Brake against defects in workmanship and materials for the life of the product so long as it remains in the possession of the original owner Only the Brake and Magnet assembly and no other ancillary components or parts are covered by this lifetime warranty ELECTRONICS PARTS FIVE YEARS VISION FITNESS warrants the Electronic components and all original Parts other than the ECB Magnetic Brake aga...

Page 45: ...o accident abuse corrosion discoloration of paint or plastic or neglect VISION FITNESS shall not be responsible for incidental or consequential damages Parts and Electronic components reconditioned to As New Condition by VISION FITNESS or its vendors may sometimes be supplied as warranty replacement parts and constitute fulfillment of warranty terms Any warranty replacement parts shall be warrante...

Page 46: ...summer Get 30 minutes of cardiovascular exercise at least five days per week Improve your race time by two minutes over the next year Move from walking a mile to jogging a mile within the next three months The more specific the goal the easier it will be to track your progress If your goals are long term divide them into monthly and weekly segments Long term goals can lose some of the motivational...

Page 47: ...rcise activity for 30 to 45 minutes Gradually decrease the intensity of your workout then stretch to cool down during the last five to 10 minutes If weight loss is a major goal participate in your aerobic activity at least 30 minutes for five days each week EXERCISE INTENSITY The next question asked is how hard do I need to work out To reap the most cardiovascular benefits from your workout it is ...

Page 48: ... 55 to 85 of your maximum heart rate As a point of reference we use the predicted maximum heart rate formula of 220 minus age to determine your heart rate training zone Please use the following chart to determine your predicted Target Heart Rate EXAMPLE If you are a 30 year old your predicted maximum heart rate is 190 based on the 220 minus age formula 220 30 190 Based on the chart above your hear...

Page 49: ...r the last 20 years or so Research has proven that after age 30 we begin to lose muscle mass if we do not incorporate Strength Training into our exercise program With this decrease in muscle mass our ability to burn calories decreases our physical ability to do work decreases and our susceptibility to injuries increases The good news is that with a proper Strength Training program we can maintain ...

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