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5.5e Elliptical Trainer

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Summary of Contents for 5.5e

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL FOR MAXIMUM EFFECTIVENESS AND SAFETY PLEASE READ THIS OWNER S MANUAL BEFORE USING YOUR NEW BALANCE 5 5e Elliptical Trainer 5 5e...

Page 2: ...g 16 Heart Rate Target Zone Chart 17 Warm Up Cool Down Stretches 18 19 Care Storage of Your New Balance 5 5e 20 Workout Progress Charts 21 22 Exercise Data Charts 23 24 New Balance Fitness Equipment 2...

Page 3: ...r training You should be able to carry on a conversation while exercising 8 After an exercise session cool down with slow walking and stretching 9 This machine should not be used by or near children 1...

Page 4: ...1 WARNING LABEL 1 WARNING FAILURE TO READ AND FOLLOW THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS STATED IN THE OWNER S MANUAL MAY RESULT IN POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH KEEP CHILDREN AWAY MAXIMUM USER WEIGHT 275 LBS...

Page 5: ...r 2 Date of Purchase 3 Where Product was Purchased Name of Retail Store City 4 Model Number NBP01055 2 5 Part Order Number and Description With this product in your home you have everything you need t...

Page 6: ...e factory We recommend that you protect flooring or anything else the parts may contact with newspaper or cloth ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS water bottle with holder metal sleeves 2 long 4 short computer boo...

Page 7: ...d End Cap Installation a Carefully lay unit on its left side and remove shipping plugs with a standard screwdriver b Align notches in Roller and Front Floor Tube push down to insert Roller into Front...

Page 8: ...in Right Swing Arm Insert Right Handlebar into Right Swing Arm Tube with curve in Handlebar fac ing away from user see Figure 5 b Connect Pulse Wire from Left Handlebar to Pulse Wire in Left Swing Ar...

Page 9: ...mputer Wire and Computer Extension Wire together and carefully tuck wires into Stationary Handlebar Assembly see Figure 6a d Attach Computer using 4 Phillips Screws that were removed in step 6b and ti...

Page 10: ...platform onto the floor see Fig 2 above 3 Then carefully bring your other foot over the machine and down to the floor see Fig 1 above Let go of the stationary handlebars Correct Workout Position When...

Page 11: ...dy to read your pulse 1 Place both hands firmly on the pulse sensors For the most accurate reading it is important to use both hands and to temporarily stop moving 2 Look at your pulse window The smal...

Page 12: ...your computer is based on realistic expecta tions however your computer is not individually programmable for all necessary variables to accurately monitor actual calories burned The computer will cou...

Page 13: ...utton To PAUSE your exercising program press the START button then to resume press the START button again Programs 11 and 12 These unique programs allow the computer to adjust the workout resistance a...

Page 14: ...DOWN button to adjust the contrast of the screen Press START button to set the desired level of contrast There are 16 levels of contrast LCD Workout Graphics PROGRAM 1 PROGRAM 5 PROGRAM 9 MANUAL FAT B...

Page 15: ...e this MUSCULAR STRENGTH the ability of a muscle to exert force for a brief period of time Upper body strength for example can be measured by various weight lifting exercises MUSCULAR ENDURANCE the ab...

Page 16: ...portant to exercise at an intensity vigorous enough to cause your heart rate and breathing to increase How hard you should exercise depends to a certain degree on your age and is determined by measuri...

Page 17: ...s and display monitor provide a reasonably accurate estimate of your actual heart rate This estimate is not exact and persons with medical conditions and or a specific need for accurate heart rate mon...

Page 18: ...129 175 148 129 170 144 119 165 140 115 160 136 112 155 131 108 150 127 105 145 123 101 140 119 98 AGE YRS TABLE 2 Exercise Warm Up THR Cool Down Total Sessions Total Time Week Period Minutes Period...

Page 19: ...Stop pulling when you feel the stretch Keep your kneecap pointing straight down and keep your knees close together Do not let the lifted knee swing outward Hold the stretch for 20 to 30 seconds Repea...

Page 20: ...flat on the floor gently grasp the bent knee with your hands and pull it over your body and towards the ground You should feel a stretch in your hips abdominals and lower back Hold for 20 to 30 secon...

Page 21: ...ons Your New Balance 5 5e Elliptical Trainer has been carefully designed to require minimum maintenance However we recommend the following to keep your unit operating smoothly Unplug your unit when it...

Page 22: ...a notebook You will find it both informative and motivational to look back at what you ve done and this data will help you to chart future fitness goals as you progress Every two weeks measure yourse...

Page 23: ...22 Resting Heart Rate Calves Thighs Hips Abdomen Waist Weight Date Resting Heart Rate Calves Thighs Hips Abdomen Waist Weight Date ADDITIONAL WORKOUT PROGRESS CHARTS...

Page 24: ...____ ___________ ___________ ___________ Week Date Of Workouts Total Workout Time ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ __________...

Page 25: ..._______ ___________ ___________ Week Date Of Workouts Total Workout Time ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ _______...

Page 26: ...s If you have any comments or questions contact our Customer Service Department toll free at 1 800 292 5009 Monday through Friday 9 00 am to 5 00 pm EST Please record the following information and kee...

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