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OWNER’S MANUAL 
 

PN 001-6893 Rev B (08/2006)

126 Upright

226 Recumbent

EXERCISE BIKE

OWNER’S MANUAL

Summary of Contents for 126 Upright Bike

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL PN 001 6893 Rev B 08 2006 126 Upright 226 Recumbent EXERCISE BIKE OWNER S MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...st getting started in an exercise program or are already in good shape this Schwinn bike is designed to be an efficient easy and fun way to achieve an enhanced level of fitness You can pedal your way to a slimmer and healthier body The on board digital computer enables you to accurately monitor your progress by tracking time speed distance and approximate Calories burned This Owner s Manual contai...

Page 3: ...e 24 Maintenance 24 Fitness Guidelines 25 Exercise and Health 25 Your New Home Fitness Program 25 Steps to Getting Started 26 Components of Fitness 27 Cardiovascular Fitness 27 Muscular Strength 27 Flexibility 28 Nutrition 29 Understand Caloric Balance 29 Eat a Variety of Foods 29 Drink Water 29 Eat More Often Portions 29 Monitoring Your Intensity 30 Training Zones 30 Beating the Dropout Odds 32 S...

Page 4: ...to commencing an exercise program If at any time you feel faint or dizzy or experience pain stop and consult your physician 5 Inspect this machine for loose parts or signs of wear Pay special attention to the seat pedals and crank arms Do not use if found in this condition Contact Nautilus Customer Service 6 This exercise machine is for consumer users only 7 Set up and operate this exercise machin...

Page 5: ...g If you do not have or cannot find or need to replace a warning label please call 1 800 864 1270 to obtain a new label Label 1 1 Keep children away 2 Prior to use read and understand the Owner s Manual 3 Injury or death is possible if Caution is not used while using this machine 4 The maximum user weight for this machine is 300 lb 136 kg 5 Replace any Caution Warning or Danger label that is illeg ...

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Page 8: ...System is designed specifically to ensure that each point of contact and user interface with the bike provides the user with proper ergonomic and bio mechanical positioning superior comfort the ultimate in functionality and is fully cus tomizable to fit each user s unique and specific needs FEATURES 8 ...

Page 9: ...m and feature packed computer with 16 levels of resistance will keep you motivated and help you achieve your fitness goals Grip heart rate for monitoring your workouts High quality chrome plated seat tube looks good in any room in the house Oversized rear stabilizer tube for rock solid steadiness Drive train features a strong and durable 3 piece crank super quiet 6 groove drive belt and oversized ...

Page 10: ...features a combination fore aft and micro seat height adjustment slider To move the seat closer to or away from the console loosen the knob slide the seat forward or rearward to the desired position and re tighten Because of the unique angled design of the slider it also functions as a micro seat height adjustment Using this feature in combination with the pop pin adjustment on the seat tube enabl...

Page 11: ...move at a faster pace placing increased demand on your cardiovascular system Higher resistance levels will typically deliver more of a muscle endurance workout at lower RPMs But everyone is different So experiment and find the beginning of resistance that is comfortable for you Lower body workout Once you are in position and sitting comfortably slowly begin pedaling with your arms relaxed and with...

Page 12: ... Mass Index Recovery Mode Results Mode This console provides you with important information about your workout as well as controlling the resistance levels The following sections will describe how to utilize the many functions provided by this computer Keep this man ual accessible for future reference as you will want to experiment with the various functions while you become familiar with the bike...

Page 13: ...owest level and eight bricks represent the highest level You can view the level you are exercising in by referencing the Level numbers displayed on the left and right side of the brick display Levels 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 and 15 display on the left side and Levels 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 and 16 display on the right The highest value displayed is the resistance level you are working out in In addition you will ...

Page 14: ...ause the workout When in a program pressing this button will pause the workout Press this button again to restart the clock and the program where you left off UP DOWN Used to change resistance level or to adjust values such as program time etc ENTER Confirms or enters your selection SCAN These 3 buttons enable the user to alternately view Interval Time or Time RPM or Watts and Speed or Calories RE...

Page 15: ...RIC measurement units which sets the computer for Kilometers Kilometers hour Kilograms Centimeters See Total Distance See Total Hours Press ENTER and then the software version will display Press ENTER again to exit the Information Mode and the computer will bring you to the ENTER PROGRAM mode Grip Heart Rate This Schwinn bike is equipped with grip heart rate sensors located on the handlebars You m...

Page 16: ...would like to burn during your workout When selecting CALORIE GOAL use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the amount of Calories you wish to burn from 10 to 990 Each increment will change the Calories by 10 Confirm your selected value by pressing the ENTER button The console will prompt you to choose a profile program Use the UP or DOWN buttons to select a profile program and press the ENTER button...

Page 17: ...ust be displaying your heart rate When both of these situations occur then the console will perform the Recovery Test The console will show 01 00 STOP and the time will begin to count down Stop exercising but continue to grip the heart rate sensors After 5 seconds the display will show 00 55 RELAX and will continue to count down to 00 00 For the entire minute the console will also show your heart ...

Page 18: ...ut statistics You cannot return to your workout after pressing this button To have the option of either ending your workout and seeing your workout results or pausing your workout so you can return to where you left off per form the following steps To STOP or PAUSE the program Press the START PAUSE button to pause your workout The display will show PRESS RESULT OR PRESS START Then if you press the...

Page 19: ... to occasional mis readings and interference You may from time to time find inconsistencies with the heart rate display on your display console There are many external factors that can affect the heart rate display Some factors that influence the reliability of the heart rate signal include the environment where the equipment is used and even the physiology of the users themselves Electromagnetic ...

Page 20: ...wer up the console and ENTER PROGRAM appears in the alphanumeric display To access the Manual pro gram scroll through the display by using the UP or DOWN buttons until you reach MANUAL then press ENTER Enter Level You will then be prompted in the alphanumeric display to ENTER LEVEL 1 16 Select the desired resistance level by using the UP or DOWN buttons and then press ENTER to confirm your selecti...

Page 21: ...resistance level by using the UP or DOWN buttons and then press ENTER to confirm your selection The default resistance level will be the last level a user entered previous work out Enter Time You will then be prompted in the alphanumeric display to ENTERTIME Select the desired Time by using the UP or DOWN buttons and then press ENTER to confirm your selection The default Time will be the last Time...

Page 22: ...efault resistance level will be the last level a user entered previous work out Enter Weight You will then be prompted in the alphanumeric display to ENTRWEIGHT lbs or kgs Select the appropriate weight by using the UP or DOWN buttons and then press ENTER to confirm your selection Start You will then be prompted in the alphanumeric display to PRESS START CALORIE GOAL will display confirming your se...

Page 23: ...ht You will then be prompted in the alphanumeric display to ENTRHEIGHT in or cent Select the appropriate height by using the UP or DOWN buttons and then press ENTER to confirm your selection The computer will calculate and display your Body Mass Index Then the Ideal BMI will display 18 5 to 24 9 Then your ideal weight will display Please note The BMI program is a special program that requires cert...

Page 24: ...Replace all parts at the first sign of wear or damage Call your authorized Schwinn Fitness products distributor if you have any questions on the proper use or maintenance of this equipment or contact Nautilus Customer Service at 1 800 NAUTILUS 628 8458 The safety level provided by the design of this equipment can only be maintained when the equipment is regularly examined for damage and wear Inope...

Page 25: ... exercise you just need to get started work out at levels that are comfortable and enjoyable to you and stick with it Your New Home Fitness Program There are many great reasons why home exercise equipment has increased in popularity over the years but topping the list is convenience For any fitness program to be successful it must be something you will stick to on a regular basis With home exercis...

Page 26: ...e exercising in you won t be motivated to continue your program Find an exercise buddy Research has shown that starting an exercise pro gram with someone can increase your chances of sticking to it If you have a buddy that is also starting a program you can encourage motivate and chal lenge each other Make fitness a part of your schedule Include it in your daily planner just as you would any other...

Page 27: ...at and breathe and a moderate pace should be done 3 4 days a week for 15 45 minutes at a time It is now recommended that you attempt to do some cardiovascular activity EVERY day if possible The good news is that the cardiovascular activity does not need to be mod erately intensive everyday nor does it need to be sustained for 15 45 min utes at a time So while it is ideal to challenge your heart an...

Page 28: ...strength exercises with cardiovascular exercise often known as circuit training by switching back and forth every couple of minutes The best part is you don t need complicated equipment or fancy machines You can do everything you need to do with a simple pair of dumbbells or you can try Nautilus new SelectTech dumbbells which provide you a wide variety of weight options in a revolutionary all in o...

Page 29: ...t least 1 200 Calories per day total A total weight loss of no more than 2 lbs per week is recommended for long term weight management Eat a variety of foods Regardless of your eating plan you should be sure to include a variety of foods in your diet maximizing your intake of fruits and vegetables whenever possible Colorful meals and snacks that are divided amongst the 4 food groups will ensure th...

Page 30: ...ntensities After a few weeks you can occasionally incorporate Zone 3 and Zone 4 intensities for short periods of time Remember when you begin to incorporate Zone 3 and Zone 4 intensities you will find that you will likely have to drop down to Zone 1 intensities shortly thereafter as brief recovery periods For variety you can spend a little bit of time in each of the four Zones during one workout a...

Page 31: ... numbers that used to be difficult have now become easier You will also notice that if you are sick or over tired you may find that numbers that usually feel fairly easy are one day much harder and it is a good sign to take a break If you notice that numbers that are usually very challenging are one day fairly easy then it is a good time to push yourself Listening to your body and using your heart...

Page 32: ...nergy that exercise gives you Watch your health risks scores go down Pay attention to how much easier everyday activity is Notice how much better you are sleeping These kind of additional benefits will continue to keep you motivated if you make them just as important to you as weight loss Additionally try not to view exercise as punishment Look at it as an investment in your health If you don t fe...

Page 33: ...r and puts you on the road to better health Your home fitness equipment and gym is worth its weight in gold Congratulations on making the choice to get started Suggested Reading The Complete Home Fitness Handbook by Edmund Burke Human Kinetics Publisher Full Body Flexibility by Jay Blahnik Human Kinetics Publisher Building Strength and Stamina by Wayne Wescott PhD Human Kinetics Publisher Cross Tr...

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Page 35: ...Seeing your weekly monthly or even yearly accomplishments of how much time you spent exercising on your bike the number of Calories you burned and the distance you rode is not only fun but gives you a sense of pride and achievement knowing that you are on your way to a healthier more active and energetic lifestyle Example Total Total Total Date Time Time Calories Calories Distance Distance Jan 1 2...

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Page 37: ...arranty or at Nautilus Inc s election to the repayment of an amount of the purchase price of the exercise product in question Some states do not permit the exclusion or limitation of implied warranties or incidental or consequential damages so the preceding limitations and exclusions may not apply to you PROCEDURES Warranty service will be performed by Nautilus Inc or an authorized Schwinn Fitness...

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