Life Fitness Lifecycle C7i, Operation Manual

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Page 2: ...l interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate th...

Page 3: ... Hill and Heart Rate Interval Extreme HR Sport Training Hill Random and Manual Heart Rate Check Points Fit Test Fit Test Tips 4 2 C7i R7i C9i R9i Lifecycle Exercise Workouts Chart 24 4 3 The Race Mode Option 24 4 4 How to Maximize Workouts on the Lifecycle Exercise Bike 25 Selecting the Correct Intensity Level 5 Service and Technical Data 26 5 1 Preventive Maintenance Tips 26 5 2 How to Solve Basi...

Page 4: ...has high cholesterol is obese or has not exercised regularly in the past year If at any time while exercising you experience faintness dizziness pain or shortness of breath you must stop immediately Life Fitness conseille VIVEMENT de consulter un médecin pour suivre un examen médical complet avant de se lancer dans un programme d exercice Ceci concerne surtout les utilisateurs avec des antécédents...

Page 5: ... in areas where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxygen is being administered Such substances increase the danger of combustion and explosion Keep all loose clothing shoelaces and towels away from the Lifecycle exercise bike pedals Keep the area around your Lifecycle exercise bike clear of any obstructions including walls and furniture Always be careful and exercise caution when moun...

Page 6: ... vaporisateurs aérosols sont employés ou bien où de l oxygène est administré De telles substances augmentent les risques de combustion et d explosion Maintenir les vêtements lâches les lacets et les serviettes à l écart des pédales du vélo d exercice Lifecycle Maintenir la zone autour de l appareil libre de toute obstruction y compris murs et meubles L utilisateur doit toujours faire attention et ...

Page 7: ... be leveled After you place the bike where you will be primarily using it check the stability of the bike by attempting to rock it back and forth If it rocks it isn t level To level it rotate the foot on the stabilizer bar that appears to be higher counter clockwise as viewed from above with your finger until the bike is level Tighten the locknut FOOT ...

Page 8: ...hile you are pedaling the bike Doing so or failing to insert the seat pin completely may result in an uncomfortable workout or cause injury MISE EN GARDE Ne pas essayer d ajuster la selle pendant le pédalage Tout ajustage en cours de fonctionnement ou toute insertion incomplète de la goupille de la selle pourrait nuire à l exercice ou entraîner des blessures RECUMBENT EXERCISE BIKES If the seat ne...

Page 9: ...ed end is removed choose a width that will feel the most comfortable while you are riding reinsert the knob through the slot and pull the strap up The strap will click when it locks in place CAUTION Do not attempt to adjust the pedal footstraps while you are pedaling the bike Doing so may result in an uncomfortable workout or cause injury MISE EN GARDE Ne pas essayer d ajuster les cale pieds penda...

Page 10: ...nostic State 6 3 When you reach Diagnostic State 6 the current MAXIMUM DURATION setting will be displayed The default maximum workout time is 99 minutes 4 Use Down Key to decrease the MAXIMUM DURATION or the Up Key to increase the MAXIMUM DURATION 5 To exit the Diagnostic States press the Clear Key repeatedly until you return to the User Display The User Display is the initial Display Console you ...

Page 11: ... Display Console is easy to use and it allows you to follow your progress as you ride The on board computer lets you tailor your workouts to your individual fitness capabilities and goals while providing a unique means of measuring your fitness improvement from one workout to the next ...

Page 12: ...ing in a new effort level F DISPLAY LOCK This key allows you to freeze the Message Center Display on one set of feedback information Heart Rate Calories Hour Miles Kilometers Watts etc To unlock the display simply push the Display Lock Key again G CLEAR Use the Clear Key during programming to clear an erroneous value Press the key once to end your current workout and show the Workout Summary Press...

Page 13: ...t progresses the lights move across the screen from right to left In the Fat Burn Cardio Heart Rate Hill Heart Rate Interval and Extreme HR Workouts a heart shape will be displayed in the window when you are required to grasp the Lifepulse sensors C9i R9i models and indicating that your heart rate is needed A flashing heart will also appear at the conclusion of the Fit Test The heart rate will be ...

Page 14: ...dition you should work out at 75 to 85 of your theoretical maximum heart rate Life Fitness offers five exclusive workouts designed to take full advantage of the benefits of Heart Rate Zone Training Fat Burn Cardio Heart Rate Hill Heart Rate Interval and Extreme HR Vary the focus of the exercise activities by entering a new target heart rate with the Arrow Keys These 5 workouts measure heart rate A...

Page 15: ...cal impulses of the heart back to the receiver If it becomes necessary to remoisten the chest strap transmitter grasp the center of the strap pull it away from the chest to expose the two electrodes then moisten them in this position 3 2 2 THE LIFEPULSE DIGITAL HEART RATE SENSORS MODELS C9i and R9i The patented Lifepulse Digital Heart Rate Sensors are the built in heart rate monitoring system on t...

Page 16: ...ings are arbitrary and should not be used to compare workouts Total calories burned is the best measure of the amount of work performed in any given workout 4 1 2 QUICK START The fastest way to begin exercising allows you to immediately start a Manual Workout You can Quick Start a Manual Workout without selecting a workout To do so just begin pedaling press Start Then press the Quick Start Key REM...

Page 17: ...our target heart rate is calculated at 80 of your theoretical maximum to accentuate cardiovascular improvement by placing a heavier workload on the heart muscle If you wish to vary the focus of your exercise activities once the warm up is complete you may switch back and forth between the Fat Burn and Cardio Workouts at any time during a workout by simply pressing the Enter Key creating the ultima...

Page 18: ... past the Theoretical Maximum for more then 45 seconds the unit will automatically drop into PAUSE mode HEART RATE HILL WORKOUT HEART RATE HILL takes you through 3 intensity levels based on your target heart rate This workout is similar to the standard heart rate program except your Target Heart Rate goal varies If you reach the first heart rate goal then a new goal is set This workout consists of...

Page 19: ...ut and break through plateaus This workout raises and lowers your heart rate between two different goals The objective is to get your heart rate up and down as quickly as possible and is similar to running sprints Begin with a standard 3 minute warm up After warm up the resistance is increased until the heart rate reaches Target Heart Rate THR Your heart rate is maintained at THR for a stabilizing...

Page 20: ...odate the entire array of workout durations Longer workouts add more hills The Hill diagram below shows the effort level and recovery periods encountered during a Hill Workout Effort and recovery periods are simulated on the Display Console by columns of lights in the Program Profile Window The columns move from right to left during the workout The higher the column the higher the incline conseque...

Page 21: ...during the course of your workout To do so select a high level of resistance until you reach the upper end of your Target Heart Rate Zone then ride at a lower effort level until your heart rate drops to the bottom of your target zone Then increase the level of effort again until you are back to the upper portion of your target zone By repeating this process you will actually be creating your own h...

Page 22: ...eart rate chest strap by the on board computer C7i R7i models To enter heart rate manually use the Time prompt to take your pulse and enter it with the Up Down Keys The Fit Test score will be displayed which you can use to find your ranking in the Fit Test scoring tables located in this section NOTE Mileage readings are arbitrary and should not be used to compare workouts in different programs Tot...

Page 23: ... least seven hours is recommended Time of day Time since last meal two to four hours after the last meal is recommended Time since last drinking a liquid containing caffeine or alcohol or smoking a cigarette at least four hours is recommended Time since having last exercised at least six hours is recommended For the most accurate Fit Test results you should perform the Fit Test on three consecutiv...

Page 24: ...low Average 31 35 28 32 26 30 24 28 21 25 Poor 26 30 23 27 20 25 18 23 16 20 Very Poor 26 23 20 18 16 RELATIVE FITNESS CLASSIFICATION FOR WOMEN AGE Rating 20 29 30 39 40 49 50 59 60 Elite 49 46 44 42 40 Excellent 44 48 41 45 39 43 37 41 35 39 Good 39 43 36 40 34 38 32 36 30 34 Above Average 34 38 31 35 29 33 27 31 25 29 Average 30 33 27 30 25 28 23 26 21 24 Below Average 25 29 22 26 20 24 18 22 16...

Page 25: ...Enter time Enter level FIT TEST Enter age Enter weight Enter sex Enter level EXTREME HR Enter age Enter Max Target Heart Rate Enter time Enter level Or accept calculated value shown 4 3 THE RACE MODE OPTION Formerly a workout in and of itself the Race Mode allows you to vary your pedal resistance to simulate the feel of an actual 20 speed racing bike in the Hill Random and Manual Workouts Turn the...

Page 26: ...evel until you become accustomed to the Lifecycle exercise bike then increase the intensity as your condition improves The Random and Manual Workouts are proportionately more difficult than the Hill Workout Because of this you should be careful to select an effort level in the Random Workout that is one to two levels lower than you would normally select in the Hill Workout Conversely if you choose...

Page 27: ...d up caused by sweat Use a 100 cotton cloth lightly moistened with water and a mild liquid detergent other fabrics or paper towels may scratch the surface Long fingernails may scratch the surface of the console Use the pad of your fingertip to press the console keys NOTE NEVER remove the stabilizer bar When cleaning the exterior of the unit a non abrasive cleanser and soft cotton cloth are strongl...

Page 28: ...lectrodes must be wet to pick up and transmit accurate heart rate readings Make sure the electrodes are flat against the skin Wash the belt transmitter regularly with mild soap and water Make sure the chest strap transmitter is within three feet one meter of the heart rate receiver The estimated battery life of the chest strap transmitter is 2500 hours of use If the chest strap transmitter battery...

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Page 30: ...ing a telemetry heart rate monitoring chest strap Heart rate monitor system Polar compatible telemetry heart rate monitoring system with Heart Rate Chest Strap Color Dark Grey with Black Accents PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS C7i R7i Length 46 inches 116 8 centimeters 56 inches 142 2 centimeters Width 23 inches 58 4 centimeters 25 inches 63 centimeters Height 55 inches 139 7 centimeters 48 inches 121 9 centi...

Page 31: ...er Hour and Watts and or METS Heart rate monitor system Lifepulse Digital Heart Rate Sensors Color Dark Grey with Black Accents PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS C9i R9i Length 46 inches 116 8 centimeters 56 inches 142 2 centimeters Width 23 inches 58 4 centimeters 25 inches 63 centimeters Height 55 inches 139 7 centimeters 48 inches 121 9 centimeters Weight 87 pounds 39 4 kilograms 121 pounds 54 8 kilograms SH...