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to fix something that's wrong with your body.  Instead focus on your 
successes. Congratulate yourself after each workout.  Thrive on the energy
that exercising gives you.

4.  Develop a constructive attitude.  Do not focus on what you are giving up to

exercise on a regular basis, but on what new options you'll have after you
become fit.

5.  Engage your body and mind.  Connect on a deeper level, you'll be more

likely to stay with your routine.  If your exercise time on a stationary bike 
is your 30-minutes away from work or a time for reflection, you're much
more likely to stick with it.  Individuals claim to experience an increased
sense of creativity and an enhanced thought process due to a regular 
exercise program.

6.  Consider many of the physiological benefits.  If a strong and fit body isn't

enough to keep you motivated, consider some of the hidden benefits of
exercise:  lower blood pressure, stronger heart, more efficient pulmonary
system, lower risk of osteoporosis and stress reduction.

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It's Never Too Late . . . for Fitness

Most of us have very busy schedules and to keep our fitness level intact we

have to be extremely efficient.  These three words, efficiency of effort, form
the core of creating your own home fitness center.  Efficiency of effort means
producing maximum gains with minimal time spent;  this is the goal of most
of us when designing our home fitness program.  

The bottom line is you must be creative and innovative to get the best

results.  With this book and your own creativity a great workout is only a few
moments away;  a different grip on the multi-gym, a varied stepping rhythm
on the stepper, a new intensity on the stationary wind-load simulator or a
more rapid stroke rate on the rower.  By varying your workouts you'll create
maximum gains in the shortest time frames.

As you will see, your home fitness equipment will allow you to reach your

fitness goals and prepare properly for a healthier lifestyle.  Anyone who is
serious about  fitness – or for that matter just improving their overall fitness –
should have a few basic pieces of home fitness equipment.  It makes no 
difference if you are a competitive cyclist or triathlete, an executive or
someone trying to tone their muscles, the home fitness center is the most
efficient way to help you reach your physical potential.

Edmund R. Burke, Ph.D., is author of the Complete Home Fitness Handbook,

published by Human Kinetics Publishers.  It can be found at major book stores
or you can order it by calling 1-800-747-4457.  He also serves as Director of the
Exercise Science Program at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs.  

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Suggested Readings:

Burke, Edmund. Complete Home Fitness Handbook, Champaign, IL., Human
Kinetics Publishers, 1996.  Book illustrates how to set up a home gym, purchase
equipment and gives workout programs for various pieces of home fitness
equipment.

Anderson, Bob; Pearl Bill; and Burke Ed.  Getting in Shape:  Workout Programs
for Men & Women. 
Bolinas, CA., Shelter Publications, 1994.  Offers information
on how to set-up a balanced fitness program of cardiovascular, strength and
flexibility training.

Burke, Edmund.  Precision Heart Rate Training. Champaign, IL., Human Kinetics
Publishers, 1998.  Fine-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 void any warranty
coverage set forth by Schwinn Fitness
warranty policies and procedures. 

TIME PERIOD 

Residential Environment: 30 years on
frame. Parts are covered for 3 years.
Electronics are covered for two years.
Labor is covered for one year from date
of original purchase. 

This warranty excludes wear items that 
need to be replaced due to normal 
wear and tear. 

THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER 

1.  Any component on original equipment

which carries a separate consumer 
warranty of the parts supplier.

2. Normal wear and tear.
3. Any damage, failure or loss caused by 

accident, misuse, neglect, abuse, 
improper assembly, improper 
maintenance, or failure to follow 
instructions or warnings in Owner’s 
Manual. 

4. Use of products in a manner or 

environment for which they were not 
designed.  

LIMITATIONS

The foregoing warranties are in lieu of and
exclude all other warranties not expressly
set forth herein, whether express or
implied by operation of law or otherwise,
including, but not limited to, warranties of
merchantability or fitness for a particular
purpose.  Schwinn shall in no event be
liable for incidental or consequential 
losses, damages or expenses in connection
with its exercise products.  Schwinn’s 
liability hereunder is expressly limited to
the replacement of goods not complying
with this warranty or, at Schwinn’s 
election, to the repayment of an amount

of the purchase price of the exercise
product in question. Some states do not
permit the exclusion or limitation of
implied warranties or incidental or 
consequential damages, so the preceding
limitations and exclusions may not apply
to you.  

PROCEDURES

Warranty service will be performed by
Schwinn or an authorized Schwinn Fitness
Dealer.  The original purchaser must 
provide proof of purchase.  Service calls
and/or transportation to and from the
Authorized Schwinn Dealer is the 
responsibility of the purchaser.  
1. Schwinn will have the option to repair 

or replace any exercise product(s), 
which require warranty service.  

2. Schwinn will replace any equipment 

frame that is structurally defective
with a new frame or replace the unit
with a unit of equal value. Schwinn is
not responsible for labor charges in 
replacing defective frames.  

3.  In the event a product cannot be 

repaired, Schwinn will apply a limited 
credit reimbursement toward another 
Schwinn exercise product of equal or 
greater value.  

4. Schwinn is not responsible for dealer 

labor charges for component 
changeovers completed after the
labor-related warranty period(s) 
stated herein.

5. If you elect to repair an exercise 

product or part yourself, using the 
services of someone other than an 
Authorized Schwinn Fitness Dealer, 

or use a replacement part not supplied
by Schwinn, Schwinn shall not be liable
for any cost, damage, failure or loss
caused by the use of such 
unauthorized service or parts.  

6.  See your Authorized Schwinn Fitness 

Dealer for service or write to:  
Technical Services Department
Schwinn Fitness Inc.
1886 Prairie Way
Louisville, CO 80027

SCHWINN FITNESS INC. LIMITED WARRANTY FOR EXERCISE PRODUCTS

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Summary of Contents for 117P

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Page 2: ...s A single individual can easily move and position the 117p 217p across any flat surface Belt Drive The 117p 217p utilize a belt drive for extra smooth pedaling action Grip Heart Rate Grasp both contact grips and check your current heart rate Seat Extra wide and extra padded for maximum comfort Serial Number Located near the rear stabilizer Fully Shrouded Eddy Current Brake The 117p 217p bike feat...

Page 3: ...e for fitness 17 Suggested readings 17 Schwinn Fitness Inc Limited Warranty 18 Thank you for making the Schwinn 117p 217p bike a part of your exercise and fitness activities For years to come you ll be able to rely on Schwinn craftsmanship and durability as you pursue your personal fitness goals The 117p 217p bike should enable you to shape and monitor your workouts to Increase your energy level I...

Page 4: ...you feel secure and comfortable Then try experimenting with the range of resistance levels available using the controls on the computer console mast HOW TO USE THE 117P 217P BIKES Resistance Control Turning the resistance control clockwise increases the level of resistance Turning the resistance control counter clockwise reduces the level of resistance Resistance adjustments can be easily made any...

Page 5: ...the desired workout time is reached The TIME function displays time in minutes and seconds DISTANCE The DISTANCE feedback function is customizable to calculate distance in either Metric Kilometers or English Miles units of measurement Either mode starts at 0 and continuously calculates the total distance accumulated during the workout ODOMETER The ODOMETER feedback function is re settable to enabl...

Page 6: ... you reach your desired workout time When you have reached the desired workout time press ENTER and you re now ready to begin exercising SPEED The SPEED feedback function displays your current workout pace by calculating your approximate miles or kilometers per hour speed RPM The RPM feedback function displays your current pedal speed in revolutions per minute This feature enables you to monitor a...

Page 7: ...bench or wondering if you ll catch athlete s foot in the shower Flexibility of time may be the biggest advantage Work schedules vary for many people who work flex shifts or have a family that has different schedules Parents with children soon discover that exercising at home turns out to be the only viable alternative if they want to stay fit But parents and busy workers may not be the only ones w...

Page 8: ...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 back of groceries or the flexibility to pick up...

Page 9: ... rate for fewer than 20 minutes 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 flexibi...

Page 10: ... some models audible feedback as to what your heart rate is while exercising and allows you 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 comp...

Page 11: ...a habit And as we will see 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...

Page 12: ...ook 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 void any warranty coverage set for...

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