Vision Fitness X1400, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...O w n e r s G u i d e X1400 AND X1500 ELLIPTICAL TRAINERS ...

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Page 4: ...to develop the exercise habit Your new Elliptical Trainer will help you eliminate the obstacles that prevent you from getting in your exercise time Snow and rain and darkness won t interfere with your workout when you have your Elliptical Trainer in the comfort of your home This Owner s Guide provides you with basic information on starting an exercise program A more complete knowledge of your new ...

Page 5: ...VELOPING FITNESS PROGRAM 22 EXERCISE GUIDELINES 23 TARGET HEART RATE 24 RATE OF PERCEIVED EXERTION 25 BALANCED FITNESS 26 STRETCHING 27 WEEKLY WORKOUT LOGS 30 MONTHLY WORKOUT LOGS 32 A L L M O D E L S G E N E R A L Table of Contents DISPLAY CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS 15 USING THE X1400 CONSOLE 16 X1400 PROGRAMS 17 CONSOLE X 1 4 0 0 DISPLAY CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS 11 USING THE X1500 CONSOLE 12 X1500 PROGRAM...

Page 6: ...2 ALL MODELS FRONT FOOT TRANSPORT WHEELS FOOT PAD CONSOLE FOLDING ELLIPTICAL TRAINERS GUIDE RAIL X 1 5 0 0 X 1 4 0 0 DUAL ACTION HANDLEBARS SIDE STABILIZER PEDAL ARM ...

Page 7: ...ISION FITNESS retailer Never operate this Elliptical Trainer if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly if it has been damaged or immersed in water Please contact your authorized VISION FITNESS retailer for service Keep the cord away from heated surfaces Do not use outdoors To disconnect turn the switch to the OFF position then remove plug from outlet Only use the power cord pr...

Page 8: ...ziness or shortness of breath stop exercising immediately and consult your physician before continuing Do not wear loose clothing that might catch on any part of the Elliptical Trainer Read this Owner s Guide before operating this Elliptical Trainer CLEANING Clean only with soap and a slightly damp cloth never use solvents ...

Page 9: ...instructions If you have any questions regarding any component or function of your Elliptical Trainer contact your retailer MOVING Your VISION FITNESS Elliptical Trainer has transport wheels included for ease of mobility To move firmly grasp the guide rails at rear of the machine Slowly lift the machine and roll on the front transport wheels CAUTION Our Elliptical Trainers are well built and heavy...

Page 10: ... indicates that your Elliptical Trainer needs to be leveled Your Elliptical Trainer has levelers located under the guide rails and under the side stabilizers Determine which leveler is not resting completely on the floor Loosen the wing nut at the base of the leveler to allow the leveler to rotate Now rotate the leveler to the left or right until the Elliptical Trainer is stable Lock the adjustmen...

Page 11: ...s are included on each product to monitor your heart rate To use grasp the sensors with a comfortable grip during your workout The console will display your heart rate Although your signal will be displayed immediately it may take the system a few seconds to zero in on your actual heart rate ...

Page 12: ...th several drops of water These electrodes must remain wet to provide an accurate signal We advise using the chest strap against your skin but it also functions through a thin layer of wet clothing STRAP PLACEMENT Center the transmitter strap just below the breast or pectoral muscles directly over your sternum with the TRANSIMITTER logo facing out Ad just the elastic strap so it is snug but comfor...

Page 13: ...ERVIEW The computerized display allows you to select a workout that helps you achieve your fitness goals It also allows you to monitor the progress and feedback of each workout so you can track improvements in fitness over time B C A D F G E ...

Page 14: ...tch is set to ELLIPTICAL mode D ENTER BUTTON Use this button in setup mode to select your program exercise time and resistance level E START BUTTON Press the START button to immediately begin exercising in manual mode F PAUSE HOLD TO RESET BUTTON Use this button to STOP or PAUSE your program for up to five minutes Hold this button for three seconds to RESET your program G UP OR DOWN ARROWS Use the...

Page 15: ...10 X 1 5 0 0 X1500 CONSOLE 0 0 0 1 1 0 00 0 9 59 B A ...

Page 16: ...cise feedback about your workout including PROGRAM A number that represents one of nine program profiles that the console may be set to LEVEL the current resistance level of your workout RPM Revolutions Per Minute RPM TIME the time elapsed or time remaining in your workout DISTANCE the total distance traveled in miles or kilometers since the start of the workout HEART RATE displays your heart rate...

Page 17: ...ress the UP or DOWN buttons to scroll through the nine program profile options Push the ENTER button to select a program 0 0 0 3 0 0 00 0 9 59 CHOOSING EXERCISE TIME The default exercise time will be flashing in the TIME window Use the UP or DOWN buttons to set your desired workout time Press ENTER to select CHOOSING RESISTANCE LEVEL The default resistance level will be flashing in the LEVEL windo...

Page 18: ...13 X 1 5 0 0 X1500 PROGRAMS PROGRAM 5 ROLLING HILLS PROGRAM 1 MANUAL PROGRAM 2 INTERVAL PROGRAM 3 INCLINE PROGRAM 4 WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM 6 VALLEY PROGRAM 7 DESCENT PROGRAM 8 FAT BURN PROGRAM 9 MOUNTAIN ...

Page 19: ...Locate Elliptical Trainer in a cool dry place Make sure all bolts and fasteners are kept tight Keep the display console free from fingerprints and salt build up caused by sweat Use a cotton cloth with water and a mild cleaning product to clean the Elliptical Trainer Other fabrics including paper towels may scratch the surface Do not use ammonia or acid based cleaners Clean the housing thoroughly o...

Page 20: ...ptical Trainer SOLUTION Make sure the wire harness is plugged into the back of the console PROBLEM You feel a thump or hitch in the stride motion SOLUTION Check assembly and tightness of all hardware SOLUTION Wipe off the roller wheels They could have taken on debris that is causing the thump SOLUTION Check the bolts and the bracket under the footplate At times these can be over tightened which ca...

Page 21: ...SS warrants the ECB Magnetic Brake against defects in workmanship and materials for the life of the product as long as it remains in the possession of the original owner Only the Brake and Magnet assembly and no other ancillary components or parts are covered by this lifetime warranty ELECTRONICS PARTS TWO YEARS VISION FITNESS warrants the Electronic components and all original Parts other than th...

Page 22: ... due to accident abuse corrosion discoloration of paint or plastic or neglect VISION FITNESS shall not be responsible for incidental or consequential damages Parts and Electronic components reconditioned to As New Condition by VISION FITNESS or its vendors may sometimes be supplied as warranty replacement parts and constitute fulfillment of warranty terms Any warranty replacement parts shall be wa...

Page 23: ...local 5K race this summer Get 30 minutes of cardiovascular exercise at least five days per week Improve your race time by two minutes over the next year Move from walking a mile to jogging a mile within the next three months The more specific the goal the easier it will be to track your progress If your goals are long term divide them into monthly and weekly segments Long term goals can lose some ...

Page 24: ... the intensity of your workout then stretch to cool down during the last five to 10 minutes If weight loss is a major goal participate in your aerobic activity at least 30 minutes for five days each week EXERCISE INTENSITY The next question asked is how hard do I need to work out To reap the most cardiovascular benefits from your workout it is necessary to exercise within a recommended intensity r...

Page 25: ... to 85 of your maximum heart rate As a point of reference we use the predicted maximum heart rate formula of 220 minus age to determine your heart rate training zone Please use the following chart to determine your predicted Target Heart Rate EXAMPLE If you are a 30 year old your predicted maximum heart rate is 190 based on the 220 minus age formula 220 30 190 Based on the chart above your heart r...

Page 26: ...increase in exercise intensity is directly related to elevation in exercise heart rate Consequently RPE can be used alone or together with heart rate when monitoring exercise intensity RPE SCALE 0 Nothing at all 5 Very very weak 1 Very weak 2 Weak 3 Moderate 4 Somewhat strong 5 Strong 6 7 Very strong 8 9 10 Very very strong Maximal The recommended RPE range during exercise for most people is betwe...

Page 27: ...r the last 20 years or so Research has proven that after age 30 we begin to lose muscle mass if we do not incorporate strength training into our exercise program With this decrease in muscle mass our ability to burn calories decreases our physical ability to do work decreases and our susceptibility to injuries increases The good news is that with a proper strength training program we can maintain ...

Page 28: ...take a few minutes to warm up the muscles because stretching a cold muscle can cause injury Start your stretch slowly exhaling as you gently stretch the muscle Try to hold each stretch 15 to 30 seconds Don t bounce when you stretch Holding a stretch offers less chance of injury Don t strain or push a muscle too far If it hurts ease up Here are a few stretches you can incorporate into your exercise...

Page 29: ... right leg and continue to alternate as necessary STANDING CALF STRETCH Standing about three to four feet from the wall take one step forward with your right foot Place your hands on the wall in front of you Bend your right leg slowly using your movement to control the amount of stretch in the left calf Your left heel should remain on the ground Slowly bring yourself back to the starting position ...

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