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INSTRUC

TING

 SKILLS

LIFECYCLE GX

 SAMPLE 

WORKOUTS

All these workouts can be done by beginners to 
advanced based on Max Heart Rate (MHR).

LADDERS/UPS AND DOWNS

WARM-UP

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4mins easy spin 90rpm+ or 60-65% MHR, RPE 2, 

Position 1

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1min hard effort 85-90% MHR, RPE 6, Position 2

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1min hard effort 87-92% MHR, RPE 7, Position 2

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4mins easy spin 90rpm+ or 60-65% MHR, RPE 2, 

Position 1

REPEAT X2

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2mins 70-75% MHR, RPE 4, Position 1

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2mins 75-80% MHR, RPE 5, Position 2

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2mins 80-90% MHR, RPE 6, Position 2 out the saddle

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2mins 75-80% MHR, RPE 5, Position 2

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2mins 70-75% MHR, RPE 4, Position 3

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1min easy spin 60-65% MHR, RPE 2, Position 1

RECOVERY

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5mins easy spin 60-65%MHR, RPE 2, Position 1

REPEAT X1

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2mins 70-75% MHR, RPE 4, Position 1

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2mins 75-80% MHR, RPE 5, Position 2

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2mins 80-90% MHR, RPE 6, Position 2 out the saddle

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2mins 75-80% MHR, RPE 5, Position 2

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2mins 70-75% MHR, RPE 4, Position 3

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1min easy spin 60-65% MHR, RPE 2, Position 1

REPEAT X1

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2mins 70-75% MHR, RPE 4, Position 1

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2mins 75-80% MHR, RPE 5, Position 2

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2mins 80-90% MHR, RPE 6, Position 2 out the saddle

COOL-DOWN

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7mins easy spin 60-65% MHR, RPE 2, Position 1

ATTACKS/JUMPS

WARM-UP

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4mins easy spin 90rpm+ or 60-65% MHR, RPE 2, 

Position 1

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45secs 75-80% MHR, RPE 5, Position 3

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15secs Position 2 out the saddle, RPE 7

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45secs 75-80% MHR, RPE 5, Position 3

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15secs Position 2 out the saddle, RPE 7

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45secs 75-80% MHR, RPE 5, Position 3

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4mins easy spin 90rpm+ or 60-65% MHR, RPE 2, 

Position 1

REPEAT X6

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45secs 75-80% MHR, RPE 5, Position 3

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15secs Position 2 out the saddle, RPE 7

RECOVERY

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3mins easy spin 60-65% MHR, RPE 2, Position 1

REPEAT X5

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45secs 80-85% MHR, RPE 6, Position 3

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15secs Position 2 out the saddle, RPE 7

RECOVERY

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3mins easy spin 60-65% MHR, RPE 2, Position 1

REPEAT X10

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45secs 85-90% MHR, RPE 6, Position 3

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15secs Position 2 out the saddle, RPE 7

RECOVERY

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3mins easy spin 60-65% MHR, RPE 2, Position 1

REPEAT X9

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45secs 75-80% MHR, RPE 5, Position 3

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15secs Position 2 out the saddle, RPE 7

COOL-DOWN

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8mins easy spin 60-65% MHR, RPE 2, Position 1

DROP DOWNS

WARM UP

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4mins easy spin 90rpm+ or 60-65% MHR, RPE 2, 

Position 1

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3mins going up each minute in %MHR from 70-75% – 

RPE 4, 75-80 – RPE 5, 80-85% MHR – RPE 6,  
Position 3

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2mins easy spin 60-65% MHR, RPE 2, Position 1

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1min at 85-95% MHR, RPE 8, Position 2

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5mins easy spin 60-65% MHR Position 1

REPEAT X3

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1min at 85-95% MHR, RPE 8, Position 2 out the 

saddle

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2mins 80-85% MHR, RPE 6, Position 2 seated

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4mins 75-80% MHR, RPE 5, Position 3

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5mins easy spin 60-65% MHR, RPE 2, Position 1

REPEAT X1

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1min at 85-95% MHR, RPE 8, Position 2 out the 

saddle

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1min 80-85% MHR, RPE 6, Position 2 seated

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1min 75-80% MHR, RPE 5, Position 3

COOL-DOWN

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6mins easy spin 60-65% MHR, RPE 2, Position 1

Summary of Contents for Lifecycle GX

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTING SKILLS TRAINING MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...emea lifefitness com Sales marketing email marketing db cemea lifefitness com Operating hours 09 00 17 00 CET ASIA PACIFIC AP Japan Life Fitness Japan Nippon Brunswick Bldg 8F 5 27 7 Sendagaya Shibuya Ku Tokyo JAPAN 151 0051 Telephone 81 3 3359 4309 Fax 81 3 3359 4307 Service email service lifefitnessjapan com Sales marketing email sales lifefitnessjapan com Operating hours 09 00 17 00 China and H...

Page 3: ...stance control brake lever 14 Optional console display INSTRUCTING SKILLS 20 Correct cycling technique 23 Teaching cues TRAINING INFORMATION 24 Heart rate monitor training 25 Warm up and cool down 28 LIFECYCLE GX sample workouts SERVICE AND TECHNICAL DATA 30 Preventative maintenance tips 30 Life Fitness approved cleaners 30 Life Fitness compatible cleaners 30 Preventative maintenance schedule WARR...

Page 4: ...ducts in bare feet Always wear shoes Wear shoes with rubber or high traction soles Do not use shoes with heels leather soles cleats or spikes Ensure no stones are embedded in the soles Keep all loose clothing shoelaces and towels away from moving parts Do not reach into or underneath the unit or tip it on its side during operation Do not allow other people to interfere in any way with the user or ...

Page 5: ...8 9 2014 Life Fitness LIFECYCLE GX POSITION AND SETUP ...

Page 6: ...tom of the pedal stroke b If posterior knee discomfort is felt including pain in the calf and or Achilles lower the seat so that the knee angle is 25 35 from bottom of the pedal stroke WARNING Always dismount the cycle before making adjustments to the saddle WARNING Do not lift the seat or handlebar height adjustment beyond the STOP mark Ask the user to pedal backwards there should be no excessive...

Page 7: ...the ride and cadence can be varied by using the lever The resistance lever has 20 levels from which varying resistances can be used in relation to the objective of the class Push the lever down to increase resistance and up to decrease resistance The resistance level feedback allows the trainer to monitor the class ensuring they are working within their ability and in line with the stages of the c...

Page 8: ...e user has accurate feedback and a positive experience Pedal to wake the console USER LOGO Quick Press once for USER MODE long press 2 seconds reset display functions and user data back to default DOWN ARROW Quick press once for DISPLAY MODE 1 and 2 OK LOGO Short press once for backlight OK and LOGO Press simultaneously for 3 seconds to enter SETUP MODE UP ARROW Quick press once for DISPLAY MODE 1...

Page 9: ...M AVG MPH MAX MPH AVG MAX MAX CAL HOUR AVG 144 44 112 1123 18 108 DISPLAY 1 1 12 58 LEVEL RPM CAL HOUR 12 108 143 1123 432 42 1 22 7 CAL MILES MPH DISPLAY 1 1 12 58 LEVEL RPM CAL HOUR 12 108 1123 432 42 1 22 7 CAL MILES MPH LBS 139 USER ENTER WEIGHT FOR ACCURATE CALORIES USE UP OR DOWN ARROW TO SELECT PRESS OK TO CONFIRM ENTER WEIGHT SET UP USE UP OR DOWN ARROW TO SELECT PRESS OK TO CONFIRM CONFIG...

Page 10: ...18 19 2014 Life Fitness INSTRUCTING SKILLS ...

Page 11: ... the hips and NOT arching the spine Place the hands on the handlebars in Position 2 and slightly relax shoulders and arms see pages 22 23 for body and hand position overview The abdominals should be engaged to provide a strong core ANKLE FOOT POSITIONING DURING HIGH CADENCE AND LOW CADENCE WORKOUTS High cadence sprints During high cadence workouts the ankle stays in the same position through the w...

Page 12: ...IMBS WARM UP AND COOL DOWN In Position 1 the hands are placed on the horizontal part of the handlebars This position is commonly used for seated climbs as well as recovery This position encourages a comfortable upright position ensuring the user s chest is open and breathing is easier Encourage users to relax shoulders apply a loose grip to the bars and keep elbows soft this position ensures that ...

Page 13: ... HR and body temperature Users should begin to perspire and be aware of their breathing rate The warm up is also a good time for the instructor to Check the users cycle setup and position Remind them of good pedalling technique and hand positions Remind them if they feel dizzy or ill to slow down and stop Explain the console display Explain the journey planned on the bike The cool down is as impor...

Page 14: ...LY LIGHT 3 MODERATE 4 SOMEWHAT HARD 5 HARD 6 HARD 7 VERY HARD 8 VERY HARD 9 VERY HARD 10 VERY VERY HARD The RPE scale is used to measure the intensity of your exercise The RPE scale runs from 0 10 The numbers below relate to phrases used to rate how easy or difficult you find this activity ...

Page 15: ... 3 15secs Position 2 out the saddle RPE 7 45secs 75 80 MHR RPE 5 Position 3 15secs Position 2 out the saddle RPE 7 45secs 75 80 MHR RPE 5 Position 3 4mins easy spin 90rpm or 60 65 MHR RPE 2 Position 1 REPEAT X6 45secs 75 80 MHR RPE 5 Position 3 15secs Position 2 out the saddle RPE 7 RECOVERY 3mins easy spin 60 65 MHR RPE 2 Position 1 REPEAT X5 45secs 80 85 MHR RPE 6 Position 3 15secs Position 2 ou...

Page 16: ...to parts that are subject to wear as outlined below The following preventive maintenance tips will keep the Life Fitness product operating at peak performance Locate the product in a cool dry place Apply the lubricant to a cotton cloth then wipe on the upper area of the lower fore aft sliders as needed Note only a few drops of lubricant are required per usage Clean the display console and all exte...

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