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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 Gx 3.0

Page 1: ...umber in the space above for reference USER S MANUAL www iconeurope com QUESTIONS If you have questions or if there are missing parts please contact us UK Call 08457 089 009 From Ireland 053 92 36102 Website www iconsupport eu E mail csuk iconeurope com Write ICON Health Fitness Ltd c o HI Group PLC Express Way Whitwood West Yorkshire WF10 5QJ UK AUSTRALIA Call 1 800 237 173 E mail australiacc ico...

Page 2: ...he location shown Note The decal s may not be shown at actual size TABLE OF CONTENTS WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT 2 IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS 3 BEFORE YOU BEGIN 4 ASSEMBLY 5 HOW TO USE THE EXERCISE BIKE 12 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 22 EXERCISE GUIDELINES 24 PART LIST 26 EXPLODED DRAWING 27 ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS Back Cover RECYCLING INFORMATION Back Cover NORDICTRACK is a registered trademark of ...

Page 3: ...ar 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 Inspect and properly tighten all parts regu larly Replace any worn parts immediately 8 Keep children under age 12 and pets away from the exercise bike at all times 9 The exercise bike should not be used...

Page 4: ...e questions after reading this manual please see the front cover of this manual To help us assist you note the product model number and serial number before contacting us The model number and the location of the serial number decal are shown on the front cover of this manual Before reading further please familiarize yourself with the parts that are labeled in the drawing below Handgrip Pulse Senso...

Page 5: ...materials until assembly is completed In addition to the included tool s assembly requires a Phillips screwdriver an adjustable wrench and a rubber mallet See the drawings below to identify the small parts needed for assembly The number in parentheses below each drawing is the key number of the part from the PART LIST near the end of this manual The number following the key number is the quantity ...

Page 6: ...zer 3 to the Frame 1 with two M10 x 95mm Patch Screws 76 2 Attach the Front Stabilizer 2 to the Frame 1 with two M10 x 95mm Patch Screws 76 1 2 To make assembly easier read the information on page 5 before you begin 3 2 76 76 1 1 ...

Page 7: ...the Seat Post 6 upward or downward slightly to make sure that the Adjustment Knob 27 is engaged in one of the adjust ment holes in the Seat Post Then tighten the Adjustment Knob 4 Orient the Seat 23 and the Seat Carriage 24 as shown Attach the Seat 23 to the Seat Carriage 24 with four M8 Locknuts 72 and four M8 Split Washers 75 Slide the Seat Carriage 24 onto the Seat Post 6 Then slide the Seat Ca...

Page 8: ...M8 Washers 43 Then attach the M6 x 60mm Bolt Set 51 through the lower bracket on the Handlebar 5 5 59 5 43 43 50 51 51 50 4 Grease Avoid pinching the Extension Wire 59 6 90 90 6 While another person holds the Console 13 near the Handlebar 5 connect the console wires to the Extension Wire 59 the Pulse Wire 61 and the Chest Pulse Wire 94 Insert the excess wire downward into the Handlebar 5 or upward...

Page 9: ...ar Attach the Pivot Cover 12 to the Handlebar 5 with four M4 x 16mm Screws 90 Pivot the Handlebar 5 until the hole in the Handlebar is aligned with an adjustment hole in the Upright 4 Tighten an Adjustment Knob 27 into the Handlebar 5 and an adjustment hole in the Upright 4 Make sure that the Adjustment Knob is engaged in one of the adjustment holes 4 12 90 90 90 27 Hole Adjustment Holes 5 ...

Page 10: ...Avoid pinching the wires 9 Identify the Right Pedal 21 which is marked with an R Using an adjustable wrench firmly tighten the Right Pedal 21 clockwise into the Right Crank Arm 19 Tighten the Left Pedal not shown counter clockwise into the Left Crank Arm not shown IMPORTANT Tighten both pedals as firmly as possible After using the exercise bike for one week retighten the pedals For best per forman...

Page 11: ... over after assembly is completed Place a mat under the exercise bike to protect the floor or carpet 10 Plug the Power Adapter 66 into the jack on the Frame 1 If necessary plug the Power Adapter 66 into the Plug Adapter 67 To plug the Power Adapter 66 into an outlet see HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER ADAPTER on page 12 67 66 1 ...

Page 12: ...batteries as shown by the diagrams inside the battery compartments HOW TO ADJUST THE HEIGHT OF THE SEAT For effective exercise the seat should be at the proper height As you pedal there should be a slight bend in your knees when the pedals are in the lowest position To adjust the seat first loosen the adjustment knob a few turns Next pull the knob outward slide the seat post upward or downward to ...

Page 13: ...he adjust ment knob a few turns Next pull the knob out ward pivot the handlebar to the desired angle and then release the knob into an adjustment hole Make sure that the knob is engaged in one of the adjustment holes Then tighten the knob HOW TO LEVEL THE EXERCISE BIKE If the exercise bike rocks slightly on your floor dur ing use turn one or both of the lev eling knobs on the rear stabilizer and a...

Page 14: ...e the resistance of the pedals and prompt you to vary your pedaling speed to keep your power output near a target level The console features the iFit interactive workout sys tem which enables the console to accept iFit cards containing workouts designed to help you achieve specific fitness goals For example lose unwanted pounds with the 8 week Weight Loss workout iFit workouts control the resistan...

Page 15: ...y 3 Begin pedaling and change the resistance of the pedals as desired As you pedal change the resistance of the pedals by turning the resistance dial To increase the resistance turn the resistance dial clockwise to decrease the resistance turn the resistance dial counterclockwise Note After you change the resistance it will take a moment for the pedals to reach the selected resistance level 4 Foll...

Page 16: ... on the metal con tacts on the handgrip pulse sensor remove the plastic In addition make sure that your hands are clean To measure your heart rate hold the handgrip pulse sensor with your palms resting against the metal contacts Avoid moving your hands or gripping the contacts tightly When your pulse is detected your heart rate will be shown in the display For the most accurate heart rate reading ...

Page 17: ...The next segment of the pro file will begin to flash and the pedals will automatically adjust to the resistance level for the next segment As you exercise you will be prompted to keep your pedaling speed near the target speed for the current segment When an upward arrow or the word FASTER appears in the display increase your speed When a downward arrow or the word SLOWER appears decrease your spee...

Page 18: ...o one minute segments One target heart rate is programmed for each segment Note The same target heart rate may be programmed for consecutive seg ments During the workout the console will regularly com pare your heart rate to the target heart rate for the current segment of the workout If your heart rate is too far below or above the target heart rate the resistance of the pedals will automatically...

Page 19: ...red for the workout If your watts output is too far below or above the target watts setting the resistance of the pedals will automatically increase or decrease to bring your watts output closer to the target watts setting Each time the resistance changes the resistance level will appear in the display for a few seconds to alert you If the target watts setting is too high or too low you can manual...

Page 20: ...page 16 7 When you are finished exercising the console will turn off automatically See step 6 on page 16 HOW TO USE AN IFIT WORKOUT iFit cards are available separately To purchase iFit cards go to www iFit com or see the front cover of this manual iFit cards are also available at select stores 1 Begin pedaling or press any button on the console to turn on the console See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER o...

Page 21: ...save the console settings and exit the user mode HOW TO USE THE SOUND SYSTEM To play music or audio books through the consoleʼs sound system while you exercise plug the included audio cable into the jack on the console and into a jack on your MP3 player or CD player make sure that the audio cable is fully plugged in Next press the play button on your MP3 player or CD player Adjust the volume level...

Page 22: ...pointing downward as shown Using a flat screwdriver release the tabs on each point of the left Disc Cover 18 Carefully work the left Disc Cover over the Left Crank Arm 20 and remove the left Disc Cover Next rotate the Left Crank Arm 20 to a vertical position with the end of the Left Crank Arm point ing upward Rotate the left Pedal Disc 17 clockwise to release it from the Left Shield 11 Then work t...

Page 23: ...s on page 22 for more detail Using a flat screwdriver release the tabs on each point of the right Disc Cover 18 Carefully work the right Disc Cover over the Right Crank Arm 19 and remove the right Disc Cover Next rotate the Right Crank Arm 19 to a vertical position with the end of the Right Crank Arm pointing upward Rotate the right Pedal Disc 17 clockwise to release it from the Right Shield 10 Th...

Page 24: ...f 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 wa...

Page 25: ...25 NOTES ...

Page 26: ...lamp 57 1 Reed Switch Wire 58 1 Wire Harness 59 1 Extension Wire 60 2 Wire Clamp 61 1 Pulse Wire 62 2 M4 x 25mm Screw 63 2 M4 x 12 7mm Flange Screw 64 1 Audio Cable 65 3 M8 x 17mm Flat Head Screw 66 1 Power Adapter 67 1 Plug Adapter 68 2 Crank Cap 69 2 Upright Pivot Bushing 70 2 5 16 Flange Screw 71 4 M8 x 20mm Button Bolt 72 8 M8 Locknut 73 2 M8 Jam Nut 74 4 M8 x 20mm Patch Screw 75 12 M8 Split W...

Page 27: ...1 42 44 45 46 47 48 49 52 53 54 55 55 56 57 58 59 95 61 94 64 66 67 68 68 69 92 70 70 71 71 72 72 72 73 73 74 74 74 75 75 76 76 79 80 77 78 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 90 50 91 89 89 89 63 89 89 89 89 89 89 89 89 89 62 62 93 93 93 90 90 88 75 75 90 74 90 90 90 75 30 65 43 43 51 51 5 41 60 60 97 96 97 27 EXPLODED DRAWING Model No NTEVEX73910 1 R0311A ...

Page 28: ...art s see the PART LIST and the EXPLODED DRAWING near the end of this manual RECYCLING INFORMATION This electronic product must not be disposed of in municipal waste To pre serve the environment this product must be recycled after its useful life as required by law Please use recycling facilities that are authorized to collect this type of waste in your area In doing so you will help to conserve n...

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