Vision Fitness X6700HRT, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...O w n e r s G u i d e X6700HRT COMMERCIAL ELLIPTICAL TRAINER ...

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Page 4: ...se benefits is to develop the exercise habit Your new Elliptical Trainer will be an important tool in helping your members achieve this exercise habit This Owner s Guide provides you with basic information on using this VISION FITNESS Elliptical Trainer A more complete knowledge of your new Elliptical Trainer will assist you in helping your members achieve their goals Some kinds of service to your...

Page 5: ...E GUIDELINES 33 TARGET HEART RATE 34 BALANCED FITNESS 35 STRETCHING 36 WEEKLY WORKOUT LOGS 38 MONTHLY WORKOUT LOGS 40 A L L M O D E L S G E N E R A L Table of Contents DISPLAY CONSOLE 10 DISPLAY CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS 11 CSAFE PORTS BATTERY 13 PROGRAM OVERVIEWS 14 USING THE PROGRAMS 16 USING THE SPRINT 8 PROGRAM 18 USING HEART RATE TRAINING 19 TELEMETRIC HEART RATE CHEST STRAP PLACEMENT 20 ALL HRT P...

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Page 8: ... for its intended use as described in this Owner s Guide Only use attachments recommended by the manufacturer Never drop or insert any object into any opening Do not remove the Elliptical Trainer sidecovers Service should be performed only by an authorized VISION FITNESS retailer Never operate this Elliptical Trainer if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or immersed in water Retu...

Page 9: ...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 10: ...osed assembly instructions If you have any questions regarding any part 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 rear of the frame assembly Carefully lift and roll on the transport wheels CAUTION Our Elliptical Trainers are well built and heavy weighing up t...

Page 11: ...ut against the rear foot support SELF POWERED FEATURE The X6700HRT is self powered requiring no external power source When a user strides at a speed above 40 strides per minute SPM the power is generated to allow the Elliptical Trainer to function properly Because of this self generating feature the console feedback will fade away when you cease pedaling The console does however use a 9 volt batte...

Page 12: ...tact Hand Pulse Sensors are included on each product to monitor your heart rate To use grasp both of the sensors with a comfortable grip during your workout The console will display your heart rate It may take the system a few seconds to zero in on your actual heart rate ...

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Page 14: ...RVIEW The computerized display allows the user to select a workout that meets their desired fitness goals It also allows the user to monitor the progress and feedback of each workout so they can track improvements in overall fitness over time A B C D E G F ...

Page 15: ...e seconds or until the display resets B ENTER HOLD TO SCAN This key is used after entering each piece of information in setup such as age weight or level SCAN When exercising in a program pressing the ENTER key will allow you to SCAN the heart rate display views If you hold down the ENTER key for three seconds during your workout the SCAN function will automatically alternate heart rate display vi...

Page 16: ...EED your speed in miles or kilometers per hour DISTANCE the total distance traveled in miles or kilometers since the start of your workout STRIDES MIN the stride rate or Strides Per Minute WATTS a measurement of workload one watt is equal to six kilogram meters per minute CALORIES an estimate of calories burned since the beginning of the workout LEVEL the current resistance level of your workout M...

Page 17: ...n to a fitness network data base ENTERTAINMENT This feature allows the console to power a third party receiver for entertainment systems such as Cardio Theater These ports are located on the backside of the console and are enclosed by removable covers For more information about CSAFE specifications please visit their web site at www fitlinxx com csafe BATTERY COMPARTMENT Make sure a 9 volt battery...

Page 18: ...se your stride rate your resistance will increase THE 700HRT SERIES PROGRAMS PROGRAM OVERVIEWS MANUAL is a user controlled program in which the resistance remains at a set level unless you decide to change it INTERVAL is an efficient workout that strengthens your cardiovascular system by alternating work intervals and recovery intervals Be sure to challenge yourself with intense work intervals SPR...

Page 19: ...rogram will automatically adjust resistance to keep you at 65 of your predicted maximum heart rate HRT INTERVAL alternates between effort intervals of 80 and 70 of your predicted maximum heart rate This program is designed to increase your cardiovascular fitness capacity The user must grasp the hand pulse sensors or wear a telemetric heart rate chest strap during use HRT HILL increases your intens...

Page 20: ...TING A PROGRAM Each program has its own program key Press the key of the program you would like to use You can also use the arrow keys to scroll through the program options and see the exercise profiles for each of the programs ENTERING AGE When prompted by the message center to enter your age use the UP arrow or DOWN arrow to adjust displayed age to the correct value This information is necessary...

Page 21: ...ity to adjust this value if you wish ENTERING WEIGHT When prompted by the message center to enter weight use the UP arrow and DOWN arrow to adjust the displayed weight to equal your current body weight This information is necessary to give accurate exercise feedback for calorie and MET calculations ENTERING LEVEL When prompted by the message center to enter level use the UP arrow and DOWN arrow to...

Page 22: ...w to working muscles The warm up is controlled by the user to meet your specific needs 2 INTERVAL TRAINING starts immediately after the warm up with a 30 second sprint interval Seven recovery intervals of one minute and 30 seconds will alternate with the eight 30 second sprint intervals The message display will prompt you to increase your stride rate during the sprint interval and decrease stride ...

Page 23: ...e Training Refer to page 21 for more details on these programs These programs use the predicted maximum heart rate formula 220 minus age to determine your predicted maximum heart rate Some individuals have higher or lower maximum heart rates than determined by this formula The programs allow you to modify your Target Heart Rate to achieve your personal goals HAND PULSE HEART RATE SENSORS The Conta...

Page 24: ...lectrode pads with 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 VISION FITNESS logo facing out Adjust the elastic strap so it i...

Page 25: ...displays your Heart Rate Heart Rate and your Target Heart Rate to keep you informed about your current heart rate Each program will begin with a two minute warm up When the workout time has been completed the console will begin a five minute cool down The user will be responsible for adjusting resistance to meet their needs during the warm up and cool down ADJUSTING TARGET HEART RATE While exercis...

Page 26: ...ed to increase aerobic endurance and your overall fitness level increase endurance of muscle fibers and increase the amount of calories burned in your exercise session This program consists of alternating effort and recovery intervals The target heart rate for your effort interval will be 80 of your predicted maximum heart rate while the target heart rate for your recovery intervals will be 70 of ...

Page 27: ...ne of five CUSTOM programs 2 Press ENTER to select 3 The dot on the bottom left corner of the dot matrix will now be flashing Use the UP or DOWN arrow to adjust the resistance of the first segment to your desired setting 4 Push ENTER to select 5 Continue setting each segment until all 14 segments have been set 6 When you have pressed ENTER after the final segment the program will automatically beg...

Page 28: ...F WEIGHT UNIT MACHINE AC TIME AC DIST DISPLAY TEST MACHINE TEST VERSION S E T T I N G SET A MAXIMUM WORKOUT TIME SET A DEFAULT TIME FOR ALL PROGRAMS SET A DEFAULT AGE FOR ALL PROGRAMS SET A DEFAULT WEIGHT FOR ALL PROGRAMS SET THE ELLIPTICAL TRAINER TO MILES OR KILOMETERS SET UNIT TO BIKE OR ELLIPTICAL MODE DISPLAY ACCUMULATED HOURS OF USE DISPLAY ACCUMULATED MILES OR KM OF USE USED BY SERVICE TECH...

Page 29: ...iptical Trainer in a cool dry place Make sure all bolts and fasteners are kept tight Keep the display console free from fingerprints and salt buildup 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 on a regular...

Page 30: ...EM You lose power to the console when you reverse direction or when you stop pedaling at the end of your workout SOLUTION Remove the battery cover on the backside of your console Either plug in the existing battery or replace with a new 9 volt battery NOTE If the above steps do not remedy the problem discontinue use and contact your retailer OBTAINING SERVICE Do not attempt to service this Ellipti...

Page 31: ...receiver is not beyond the recommended range of 36 inches PROBLEM There is an erratic pulse rate SOLUTION Chest strap is too loose readjust according to directions NOTE It is possible that heart rate monitors will not function properly on some people for a variety of reasons It may be necessary to experiment with the fit and position of the chest strap Outside interference sources such as computer...

Page 32: ...R WORKSTM GENERATOR SYSTEM LIFETIME VISION FITNESS warrants the Cambridge Motor Works Generator System against defects in workmanship and materials for the life of the product so long as the device remains in the possession of the original owner ELECTRONICS PARTS FIVE YEARS VISION FITNESS warrants the Electronic components and all original Parts against defects in workmanship and materials for a p...

Page 33: ... 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 34: ...al owner so long as the device remains in the possession of the original owner CAMBRIDGE MOTOR WORKSTM GENERATOR SYSTEM ELECTRONICS PARTS FIVE YEARS VISION FITNESS warrants the Generator System Electronics Parts against defects in workmanship and materials for a period of five years from date of original purchase so long as the device remains in the possession of the original owner LABOR TWO YEARS...

Page 35: ...lectronic 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 warranted for the remainder of the original warranty term VISION FITNESS expressly disclaims all other warranties express or implied including but not limited to all warra...

Page 36: ...he 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 so...

Page 37: ...exercise activity for 30 to 45 minutes Gradually decrease 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 ...

Page 38: ... 55 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 hear...

Page 39: ...over 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 mainta...

Page 40: ...ng 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 exerc...

Page 41: ...our 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 positi...

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