Horizon Fitness Esc3, Owner'S Manual

CONGRATULATIONS!

on choosing a Horizon Fitness Elliptical Trainer. 

You’ve taken an important step in developing and sustaining an exercise program!
Your Horizon Fitness elliptical trainer is a tremendously effective tool for achiev-
ing your personal fitness goals. Regular use of your Horizon Fitness elliptical train-
er 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 elliptical trainer 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 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 Fitness elliptical trainer 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 EXERCISING 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 elliptical trainer 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 correctly, the elliptical
trainer could have frame parts that are not tightened and will seem loose and may
cause irritating noises. To prevent damage to the elliptical trainer, the assembly
instructions must be reviewed and corrective actions should be taken.

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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 Elliptical
Trainer to lose weight? Improve muscle? Burn Stress? Prepare for the spring rac-
ing schedule? Knowing what your goals are will help you develop a more suc-
cessful 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 week-
ly segments. Longer term goals can lose some of the immediate motivation bene-
fits. Short term goals are easier to achieve. Your Horizon Fitness Elliptical Trainer
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 exercise 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

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