An important step in developing a long term fitness program is to determine your goals. Is your
primary goal for exercising on your Horizon Fitness recumbent bike to lose weight? Improve muscle?
Burn Stress? Prepare for the spring racing schedule? Knowing what your goals are will help you
develop a more successful exercise program. Below are some common exercise goals:
If possible try to define your personal goals in precise, measurable terms, and then put your goals in
writing. The more specific you can be, the easier it will be to track your progress. If your goals are
long term, divide them up into monthly and weekly segments. Longer term goals can lose some of the
immediate motivation benefits. Short term goals are easier to achieve. Your Horizon Fitness recum-
bent bike console provides you with several readouts that can be used to record your progress. You
can track Distance, Calories or Time. Time is the most important and useful of test functions.
KEEPING AN EXERCISE DIARY
Photocopy the weekly and monthly log sheets on the following pages to make your personal exer-
cise log book. As time goes by you’ll be able to look back with pride at the work you’ve done. As
your fitness improves, you can look back and see how far you’ve come.
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Weight Loss
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Improve Body Shape and Tone
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Increased Energy Level
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Improved Sports Performance
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Improved Cardiovascular Endurance
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Weight Maintenance
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Strengthen Leg Muscles
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Improved Sleep Patterns
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Stress Reduction
A C H I E V I N G Y O U R F I T N E S S G O A L S
CONGRATULATIONS!
on choosing a Elite Series recumbent bike.
You’ve taken an important step in developing and sustaining an exercise program! Your Horizon
Fitness recumbent bike is a tremendously effective tool for achieving your personal fitness goals.
Regular use of your Horizon Fitness recumbent bike can improve the quality of your life in so many
ways.
Here are just a few of the health benefits of aerobic exercise:
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Weight Loss
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A Healthier Heart
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Improved Muscle Tone
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Increased Daily Energy Levels
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Reduced Stress
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Help In Countering Anxiety
and Depression
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An Improved Self Image
The key to reaping these benefits is to develop the exercise habit. Your new Horizon Fitness recum-
bent bike will help you eliminate the obstacles that prevent you from getting in your exercise time.
Inclement weather and darkness won't interfere with your workout when you use your Horizon Fitness
recumbent bike 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 Fitness recumbent
bike will assist you in realizing your goal of a healthy lifestyle.
CAUTION:
BEFORE BEGINNING ANY EXERCISE PROGRAM, ALWAYS CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN.
IF YOU EXPERIENCE CHEST PAINS, NAUSEA, DIZZINESS OR SHORTNESS OF BREATH, STOP EXERCIS-
ING AND CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE CONTINUING.
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ BEFORE USE!
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION!
There are several areas during the assembly process of a Horizon Fitness recumbent bike
that special attention must be paid. It is very important to follow the assembly instructions correctly
and to make sure all parts are firmly tightened. If the assembly instructions are not followed cor-
rectly, the recumbent bike could have frame parts that are not tightened and will seem loose and
may cause irritating noises. To prevent damage to the recumbent bike, the assembly instructions must
be reviewed and corrective actions should be taken.
CAUTION
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