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E X E R C I S E   G U I D E L I N E S

Always consult your physician before beginning an exercise program.

HOW OFTEN?

The American Heart Association recommends that you exercise at least 3 to 4 days per
week to maintain cardiovascular fitness. If you have other goals such as weight or fat
loss, you will achieve your goal faster with more frequent exercise. Whether It's 3 days or
6 days, remember that your ultimate goal should be to make exercise a lifetime habit.
Many people are successful staying with a fitness program if they set aside a specific time
of day to exercise. It doesn't matter whether it's in the morning before your shower, dur-
ing your lunch hour or while watching the evening news. What's more important is that
it's a time that allows you to keep a schedule, and a time when you won't be interrupt-
ed. If you are to be successful with your fitness program, you have to make it a priority
in your life. So decide on a time, pull out your day planner and pencil in your exercise
times for the next month!

HOW LONG?

For aerobic exercise benefits, it's recommended that you exercise from between 24 and
32 minutes per session. But start slowly and gradually increase your exercise times. If
you've been sedentary during the past year, it may be a good idea to keep your exercise
times to as little as five minutes initially. Your body will need time to adjust to the new
activity. If your goal is weight loss, a longer exercise session at lower intensities has been
found to be most effective. A workout time of 48 minutes or more is recommended for
best weight loss results.

C O M M O N   P R O D U C T   Q U E S T I O N S

ARE THE SOUNDS MY ELLIPTICAL MAKES NORMAL?

Our ELLiptical are some of the quietest available because they use belt drives and friction
free magnetic resistance. We use the highest grade bearings and belts to minimize noise.
However, because the resistance system itself is so quiet, you will occasionally hear other
slight mechanical noise. Unlike older, louder technologies, there are no fans, friction
belts, or alternator noises to mask these sounds on our ELLiptical. These mechanical nois-
es, which may or may not be intermittent, are normal and are caused by the transfer of
significant amounts of energy to a repidly spinning flywheel. All bearings, belts and other
rotating parts will generate some noise which will transmit through the casing and
frame. It is also normal for these sounds to change slightly during a workout and over
time because of thermal expansion of the parts.

WHY IS THE LLIPTICAL I HAD DELIVERED LOUDER THAN THE ONE AT THE
STORE?

All fitness products seem quieter in a large store showroom because there is generally
more background noise than in your home. Also, there will be less reverberation on a car-
peted concrete floor than on a wood overlay floor. Sometimes a heavy rubber mat will
help reduce reverberation through the floow. If a fitness product is placed close to a wall,
there will be more reflected noise.

HOW LONG WILL THE DRIVE BELT LAST?

The computer modeling we have done indicated virtually thousands of maintenance
free hours. Belts are now commonly used in far more demanding applications such as
motorcycle drives.

CAN I MOVE THE ELLIPTICAL  EAISER ONCE IT IS ASSEMBLED?

Your Horizon Fitness ELLiptical has a pair of transport wheels built into the front foot. It
is easy to move your ELLiptical by rolling it on the front transport wheels.
It is important that you place your Horizon Fitness ELLiptical in a comfortable and invit-
ing room. Your ELLiptical is designed to use minimal floor space. Many people will place
their ELLiptical facing the TV or a picture window. If at all possible, avoid putting your
ELL! ptical in a unfinished basement. To make exercise a desirable daily activity for you,
the ELLiptical sould be in a attractive setting.

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Страница 1: ...ELLIPTICAL SL5 0E ERGOMETER ...

Страница 2: ...OUR HEART RATE TARGET HEART RATE ZONE TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR ELLIPTICAL TRAINER HEART RATE TROUBLESHOOTING COMMON PRODUCT QUESTIONS EXERCISE GUIDELINES ROUTINE MAINTENANCE DEVELOPING A FITNESS PROGRAM THE IMPORTANCE OF WARM UP AND COOL DOWN ACHIEVING YOUR FITNESS GOALS WEEKLY LOG SHEET MONTHLY LOG SHEET LIMITED HOME USE WARRANTY CAUTION Read all precautions and instructions in this manual before usi...

Страница 3: ...e class H User s weight 130 kgs I M P O R T A N T S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S 3 CAUTION If you experience chest pains nausea dizziness or shortness of breath stop exercising immediately and consult your physician before continuing Do not turn pedal arms by hand Do not wear clothing that might catch on any part of the elliptical trainer Make sure handlebars are secure before each use Read t...

Страница 4: ...ess elliptical trainer will help you eliminate the obstacles that prevent you from get ting in your exercise time Inclement weather and darkness won t interfere with your workout when you use your Horizon Fitness elliptical trainer in the comfort of your home This manual provides you with basic information for using and enjoying your new machine A more complete knowledge of your new Horizon Fitnes...

Страница 5: ...UTION Our elliptical trainers are well built and heavy weighting up to 120lbs Use care and additional help if necessary when moving FOOT POSITION When using your elliptical trainer you may notice that your heel raises off of the foot pad This is a natural walking or running motion and you should not try to prevent this MOVING K N O W Y O U R E L L I P T I C A L T R A I N E R ...

Страница 6: ...he minutes up to your desired length of time Releasing the button will start the count down 3 Begin moving your feet Gradually increase your pace to your target heart rate or perceived exertion level Warning Try not to exceed 140 rpms on this machine The amount of pedaling resistance can be adjusted by pressing or easiest 25w throuht hardest 400w 5w up or down click P R O G R A M M I N G STARTING ...

Страница 7: ...e level to high peaks to simulate the most difficult outdoor terrains Foot Hills Improve heart and lung capacity by continuing exercise P R O G R A M P R O F I L E S CALORIES Shown as your total accumulated calories burned during your workout PULSE Shown as Beats Per Minute Used to monitor your heart rate during your workout displayed when contact is made with both grips Pulse can only be viewed w...

Страница 8: ...set at a number that you will be able to exercise at throughout the majority of your workout To adjust the target heart rate Press the plus or minus buttons Once you have chosen your target heart rate wait for five seconds and you will see the time flashing in the Time window Press the plus or minus buttons to adjust your time Once you choose your time Press the Start button and begin your workout...

Страница 9: ... keys to choose your Weight The default Weight set up is 75kg 165lbs and the weight range is 25 150kg 55 330lbs Next please press the Select key to confirm your Weight 7 Press the Start key to begin your Fit Test Program 8 After the Fit Test Program is over the screen will show feedback regarding your level of physical fitness which are Low Fair Average Good or Excellent 9 Reminder You are unable ...

Страница 10: ... Control Program U S I N G Y O U R C U S T O M P R O G R A M S Your Custom Program is designed to allow you to create your own programming with the ability to save your program settings for future workouts To use your Custom Program follow these instructions 1 Once the Custom Programs has been selected press SELECT 2 Choose your desired time using the or keys and press SELECT 3 Choose your desired...

Страница 11: ...en griping the handlebars do not grip tight ly Holding the grips tightly may elevate your blood pressure Try to maintain moderate pressure while holding onto the heart rate handlebars It is recommended that you hold the handlebars only long enough the see your heart rate readout on the console You may experience an erratic readout if consistently holding the handlebars Telemetric Chest Transmitter...

Страница 12: ...U B L E S H O O T I N G Y O U R E L L I P T I C A L T R A I N E R Your Horizon Fitness elliptical is designed to be reliable and maintenance free However if you do experience problems with your elliptical please reference the troubleshooting guide listed below PROBLEM There is no display on the console SOLUTION Remove the console and verify that the console cable is attached properly making sure t...

Страница 13: ...hest grade bearings and belts to minimize noise However because the resistance system itself is so quiet you will occasionally hear other slight mechanical noise Unlike older louder technologies there are no fans friction belts or alternator noises to mask these sounds on our ELLiptical These mechanical nois es which may or may not be intermittent are normal and are caused by the transfer of signi...

Страница 14: ...d bearings throughout our ellipticals so lubrication is not needed The most important maintenance step is to simply wipe your perspiration off the trainer after each use HOW DO I CLEAN MY HORIZON FITNESS ELLIPTICAL TRAINER Clean with soap and water cleaners only Never use solvents on plastic parts Cleanliness of your Horizon Fitness elliptical trainer and its operating environment will keep mainte...

Страница 15: ...xercises Stretching prior to exercise will improve flexibility and reduce chances of exercise related injury Ease into each of these stretches with a slow gentle motion Do not stretch to the point of pain Make sure not to bounce while doing these stretches WALL PUSH Stand near a wall with the toes of one foot about 18 from the wall and the other foot about 12 behind the other foot Lean forward pus...

Страница 16: ...TH MONTHLY GOAL WEEK DISTANCE CALORIES TIME MONTHLY TOTALS 28 29 W E E K L Y L O G S H E E T WEEK WEEKLY GOAL DAY SUN MON TUES WED THUR FRI SAT DISTANCE CALORIES TIME WEEKLY TOTALS DATE COMMENTS WEEK WEEKLY GOAL DAY SUN MON TUES WED THUR FRI SAT DISTANCE CALORIES TIME WEEKLY TOTALS DATE COMMENTS ...

Страница 17: ...al wear and tear improper assembly or maintenance or installation of parts or accessories not originally intended or compatible with the elliptical trainer as sold The warranty does not apply to damage or failure due to accident abuse corrosion discol oration of paint or plastic or neglect Horizon Fitness shall not be responsible for inci dental or consequential damages All returns must be pre aut...

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