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103/203 FEATURES AND BENEFITS

Transport Wheels

A single individual can easily move and position 
the bikes across any flat surface

Seat Adjustment

Fast and easy seat adjustment accommodates 
riders of all body sizes and leg lengths

Padded Hand Grips 

Sturdy, well-padded hand grips for extra
stability and comfort

On-board Computer

The fast and easy way to obtain immediate
feedback regarding your fitness program

Padded Seat

Extra-wide and extra-padded for 
maximum comfort 

Serial Number

Located on the underside of the base frame

Fully Shrouded Flywheel

Bike features a fully-shrouded 
high inertia flywheel

Summary of Contents for 103 Upright Bike

Page 1: ...103 203 OWNER S MANUAL 103 203 OWNER S MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...l body sizes and leg lengths Padded Hand Grips Sturdy well padded hand grips for extra stability and comfort On board Computer The fast and easy way to obtain immediate feedback regarding your fitness program Padded Seat Extra wide and extra padded for maximum comfort Serial Number Located on the underside of the base frame Fully Shrouded Flywheel Bike features a fully shrouded high inertia flywhe...

Page 3: ...le you to shape and monitor your workouts to Increase your energy level Increase cardiovascular and aerobic fitness Increase lower body muscle strength Decrease your overall percentage of body fat Whether you are just getting started in an exercise program or are already in good shape the 103 203 bike is designed to be an efficient easy and fun way to achieve an enhanced level of fitness You can p...

Page 4: ... on the hand grips Pedal at an easy pace at a low resistance level until you feel secure and comfortable As you feel more comfortable experiment with the range of resistance levels available via the console Seat adjustment Proper seat adjustment helps ensure maximum exercise efficiency and comfort while reducing the risk of injury 1 Place one pedal in the forward position and center the ball of yo...

Page 5: ...set LEVEL or a goal as described above User Defined program This allows you to create your own custom program Press the UP and DOWN buttons to select the USER icon Press the ENTER key to select the program You will need to build this program for the first time The first column of profile will be flashing Use the UP and DOWN keys to select the resistance level for that segment Press the ENTER butto...

Page 6: ...rting out in a moderate exercise program Perhaps most importantly research has also shown that it s never too late to start exercising and experiencing the benefits Studies conducted at Tufts University for instance show that even people in their 90 s can significantly increase their strength as a result of following a moderate strength training program Exercise is one of life s joys It energizes ...

Page 7: ... s book Aerobics many individuals have focused on walking running cycling swimming and other types of aerobic activity as their only means of exercise Unfortunately this has led to many of these same people neglecting other key components of fitness such as strength training flexibility and body composition Many of us lack the strength to carry a full sack of groceries or the flexibility to pick u...

Page 8: ...es per day and without a well rounded resistance and flexibility program is inadequate for developing and maintaining fitness in healthy adults It is just that simple Keep in mind that the ACSM recommendations are guidelines for the average person not a champion athlete training for the Olympic Games An appropriate warm up and cool down which would also include flexibility exercises is also recomm...

Page 9: ... to stay within your selected target heart rate zone In addition to aerobic exercise the ACSM recommends that healthy adults perform a minimum of 8 to 10 strength exercises involving the major muscle groups a minimum of two times per week At least one set of 8 to 12 repetitions to near fatigue should be completed during each session These recommendations are based on two factors Most people aren t...

Page 10: ... these two motivational factors are connected but distinct Focusing on the positive is one of the best incentives to exercise Avoid looking at exercise as a way to fix something that s wrong with your body Instead focus on your successes Pat yourself on the back each time you ve made it though a workout Thrive on the energy that exercising gives you Reward yourself with a dinner out after you have...

Page 11: ... tune your workout intensity This book fully explains why and how to train with a heart rate monitor All Schwinn exercise products are warranted to the retail purchaser to be free from defects in materials and workmanship Warranty coverage valid to the original purchaser only and proof of purchase will be required Any product sold or placed in an application not recommended by Schwinn Fitness will...

Page 12: ...Schwinn Fitness Inc 1886 Prairie Way Louisville CO 80027 2003 SCHWINNFITNESS COM 1 800 864 1270 ...

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