background image

22

These guidelines will help you to plan your exercise

program. For detailed exercise information, obtain a

reputable book or consult your physician. Remember,

proper nutrition and adequate rest are essential for

successful results.

EXERCISE INTENSITY

Whether your goal is to burn fat or to strengthen your

cardiovascular system, exercising at the proper inten-

sity is the key to achieving results. You can use your

heart rate as a guide to find the proper intensity level.

The chart below shows recommended heart rates for

fat burning and aerobic exercise.

To find the proper intensity level, find your age at the

bottom of the chart (ages are rounded off to the near-

est ten years). The three numbers listed above your

age define your “training zone.” The lowest number is

the heart rate for fat burning, the middle number is the

heart rate for maximum fat burning, and the highest

number is the heart rate for aerobic exercise.

Burning Fat

—To burn fat effectively, you must exer-

cise at a low intensity level for a sustained period of

time. During the first few minutes of exercise, your

body uses

carbohydrate calories

for energy. Only after

the first few minutes of exercise does your body begin

to use stored

fat calories

for energy. If your goal is to

burn fat, adjust the intensity of your exercise until your

heart rate is near the lowest number in your training

zone. For maximum fat burning, exercise with your

heart rate near the middle number in your training

zone.

Aerobic Exercise

—If your goal is to strengthen your

cardiovascular system, you must perform aerobic

exercise, which is activity that requires large amounts

of oxygen for prolonged periods of time. For aerobic

exercise, adjust the intensity of your exercise until

your heart rate is near the highest number in your

training zone.

WORKOUT GUIDELINES

Warming Up

—Start with 5 to 10 minutes of stretching

and light exercise. A warm-up increases your body

temperature, heart rate, and circulation in preparation

for exercise.

Training Zone Exercise

—Exercise for 20 to 30 min-

utes with your heart rate in your training zone. (During

the first few weeks of your exercise program, do not

keep your heart rate in your training zone for longer

than 20 minutes.) Breathe regularly and deeply as you

exercise–never hold your breath.

Cooling Down

—Finish with 5 to 10 minutes of

stretching. Stretching increases the flexibility of your

muscles and helps to prevent post-exercise problems.

EXERCISE FREQUENCY

To maintain or improve your condition, complete three

workouts each week, with at least one day of rest

between workouts. After a few months of regular exer-

cise, you may complete up to five workouts each

week, if desired. Remember, the key to success is to

make exercise a regular and enjoyable part of your

everyday life.

EXERCISE GUIDELINES

WARNING:

Before beginning this

or any exercise program, consult your physi-

cian. This is especially important for persons

over age 35 or persons with pre-existing

health problems.

The pulse sensor is not a medical device.

Various factors may affect the accuracy of

heart rate readings. The pulse sensor is

intended only as an exercise aid in determin-

ing heart rate trends in general.

Summary of Contents for Gx4.0 Bike

Page 1: ...r in the space above for reference QUESTIONS If you have questions or if parts are damaged or missing DO NOT CONTACT THE STORE please contact Customer Care IMPORTANT Please register this product see t...

Page 2: ...DED DRAWING 26 ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS Back Cover LIMITED WARRANTY Back Cover WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT This drawing shows the location s of the warning decal s If a decal is missing or illegible see...

Page 3: ...r water 6 Place the exercise bike on a level surface with at least 2 ft 0 6 m of clearance around the exercise bike To protect the floor or carpet from damage place a mat under the exercise bike 7 Ins...

Page 4: ...pressive selection of fea tures designed to make your workouts at home more effective and enjoyable For your benefit read this manual carefully before you use the exercise bike If you have questions a...

Page 5: ...ed area and remove the packing materials Do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed In addition to the included tool s assembly requires a Phillips screwdriver and an adjustab...

Page 6: ...lizer 2 to the Frame with two M10 x 95mm Patch Screws 62 62 2 1 1 2 While another person lifts the rear of the Frame 1 attach the Rear Stabilizer 3 to the Frame with two M10 x 95mm Patch Screws 62 2 T...

Page 7: ...ire tie inside the Upright 4 Then locate the Wire Harness 89 and the Frame Pulse Wire 91 inside the Frame 1 Tie the lower end of the wire tie to the ends of the Wire Harness 89 and the Frame Pulse Wir...

Page 8: ...icated hole in the Handlebar 6 6 6 4 70 70 67 91 89 67 5 Make sure that the Wire Harness 89 and the Frame Pulse Wire 91 are in the location shown Using a small plastic bag to keep your fingers clean a...

Page 9: ...and Left Handlebar Covers 8 9 around the Handlebar 6 and the Upright 4 with four M4 x 16mm Screws 98 9 9 Attach the Seat 15 to the Seat Carriage 11 with four M6 x 50mm Patch Screws 65 and four M6 Wash...

Page 10: ...ient the Pulse Bar 12 so that the Pulse Grips 41 face upward Tip Avoid pinching the Pulse Bar Pulse Wire 92 While a second person holds the Pulse Bar 12 attach the Pulse Bar to the Seat Carriage 11 wi...

Page 11: ...marked with an R Using an adjustable wrench firmly tighten the Right Pedal 16 clockwise into the Right Crank Arm 17 Firmly tighten the Left Pedal not shown counterclockwise into the Left Crank Arm not...

Page 12: ...he Power Adapter into an outlet see HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER ADAPTER on page 13 104 15 Make sure that all parts are properly tightened before you use the exercise bike Note After assembly is completed...

Page 13: ...rtable To adjust the seat push downward on the seat handle slide the seat to the desired position and then pull upward on the seat handle to lock the seat in place HOW TO ADJUST THE ANGLE OF THE HANDL...

Page 14: ...e moved on the front wheels Carefully move the exercise bike to the desired location and then lower it HOW TO LEVEL THE EXERCISE BIKE If the exercise bike rocks slightly on your floor dur ing use turn...

Page 15: ...ws your console to communicate with your wire less network through an optional iFit Live module With the iFit Live mode you can download personal ized workouts create your own workouts track your work...

Page 16: ...ce of the pedals as desired As you pedal change the resistance of the pedals by pressing the Resistance Increase and Decrease buttons Note After you press the buttons it will take a moment for the ped...

Page 17: ...excessively or squeeze the metal contacts tightly For optimal performance clean the metal contacts using a soft cloth never use alcohol abrasives or chemi cals to clean the contacts 6 When you are fi...

Page 18: ...in the target speed meter increase your pedaling speed When the words SLOW DOWN appear decrease your ped aling speed IMPORTANT The target speed is intended only to provide motivation Your actual peda...

Page 19: ...o cable is fully plugged in Next press the play button on your MP3 player or CD player Adjust the volume level using the volume con trol on your MP3 player or CD player or press the Volume Increase an...

Page 20: ...personal trainer will also appear in the display To change the audio setting press the Increase and Decrease buttons until the bullet appears next to the words TRAINER VOICE Then press the Enter butto...

Page 21: ...etighten the Screw Turn the Pulley for a moment Repeat these actions until the console displays correct feedback When the reed switch is correctly adjusted reattach the shield cover HOW TO ADJUST THE...

Page 22: ...your goal is to strengthen your cardiovascular system you must perform aerobic exercise which is activity that requires large amounts of oxygen for prolonged periods of time For aerobic exercise adju...

Page 23: ...23 NOTES...

Page 24: ...witch Wire 47 1 Idler 48 1 Flywheel 49 1 Flywheel Axle 50 1 Motor Bracket 51 1 Resistance Motor 52 1 Motor Disc 53 1 Resistance Arm 54 2 Adjustment Nut 55 1 Resistance Bracket 56 1 Snap Ring 57 1 C ma...

Page 25: ...M4 x 25mm Screw 101 1 Snap Fastener 102 1 M6 x 18mm Washer 103 10 M6 Split Washer 104 1 Power Adapter 105 2 Seat Carriage Cap 106 4 Wire Clamp 107 2 Magnet 108 1 M4 x 16mm Phillips Screw User s Manual...

Page 26: ...61 60 61 61 60 61 60 60 61 60 61 61 62 62 63 64 64 61 61 67 67 68 68 66 66 66 69 69 69 69 70 70 71 71 96 97 73 73 74 74 61 61 75 102 77 78 81 84 34 86 86 98 98 98 98 99 99 88 88 88 88 88 88 89 90 91...

Page 27: ...27 10 13 14 15 22 21 24 23 65 65 66 66 87 87 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 100 88 88 100 88 88 88 100 93 93 88 101 108 EXPLODED DRAWING B Model No HREX53409 2 R1110A...

Page 28: ...ranty does not extend to any damage to a product caused by or attributable to freight damage abuse misuse improper or abnormal usage or repairs not provided by an ICON authorized service center to pro...

Reviews: