Life Fitness Home Gym Club Series User Manual

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U S E R M A N U A L  
 
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Before using this product, it is essential that this  
ENTIRE operation manual and ALL installation instructions be read.  
This will help in setting up the equipment quickly  
and in instructing others on how to use it correctly and safely.  
Avant toute utilisation de ce produit, il est indispensable de lire ce manuel d'utilisation  
dans son INTÉGRALITÉ, ainsi que TOUTES les instructions d'installations.  
Ce manuel explique comment installer l'équipement et comment  
l'utiliser correctement et sans danger.  
Class H (Home): Domestic use.  
CAUTION: Any changes or modifications to this equipment could void the product warranty.  
MISE EN GARDE: Tout changement et toute modification de ce matériel peut annuler la garantie  
du produit.  
Any service, other than cleaning or user maintenance, must be performed by an authorized service representative.  
There are no user serviceable parts.  
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TABLE OF CONTENTS  
Section  
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page  
1.  
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
1.1  
1.2  
Where to Place the Life Fitness® Cross-trainer // How to Stabilize the Life Fitness Cross-trainer //  
Plug In the Life Fitness Cross-trainer  
2.  
The Display Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
Display Console Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
Display Console Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
The Accessory Tray / Reading Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14  
Heart Rate Zone Training Exercise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15  
Why Heart Rate Zone Training Exercise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15  
Heart Rate Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16  
2.1  
2.2  
2.3  
3.  
3.1  
3.2  
The LifepulseTM Digital Heart Rate Monitoring System // The Polar® Telemetry Heart Rate Monitoring  
Chest Strap  
4.  
The Workouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18  
Workout Overviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18  
Using the Workouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20  
4.1  
4.2  
To Begin a Workout // Selecting and Using Quick Start // Selecting a Workout // Entering Weight //  
Entering Age // Entering Time // Selecting and Adjusting the Resistance Level // Selecting a Workout  
Mode // Switching Workouts on the Fly // Life Fitness Cross-trainer Workout Setup Steps (chart) //  
Pausing Workouts // Ending Workouts Early  
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4.3  
4.4  
Workout Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25  
Quick Start // Manual // Random // Sport TrainingTM Workout // EZ Resistance // Fat Burn // Cardio //  
Heart Rate HillTM Workout // Heart Rate IntervalTM Workout // Extreme Heart RateTM Workout // Hill //  
Six Pre-set Workouts // Cross-train Aerobics // Cross-train Reverse Watts // Mets  
Using My Workouts Personal Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34  
My Workouts Key // My Workouts Naming-Programming // My Workouts Operating Parameters //  
Using a Workout Saved Under My Workouts // Editing Settings for Workouts Saved Under My Workouts //  
My Workouts Statistics-Programming // My Workouts User Statistics // My Workouts Change Workout  
Programming // Workout Profiles Key  
5.  
Optional Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37  
Entering and Using the Optional Settings Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37  
Service And Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38  
Preventive Maintenance Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38  
Preventive Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39  
Troubleshooting the LifepulseSystem Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39  
Troubleshooting the Polar Heart Rate Chest Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40  
Heart Rate Reading Is Erratic or Absent Entirely // Heart Rate Reading Is Erratic or Extremely High  
5.1  
6.  
6.1  
6.2  
6.3  
6.4  
6.5  
7.  
How to Obtain Product Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41  
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42  
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45  
Life Fitness Club Series Elliptical Cross-Trainer Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45  
8.  
8.1  
© 2007 Life Fitness, a division of Brunswick Corporation. All rights reserved. Life Fitness is a registered trademarks of Brunswick Corporation. HeartSync,  
Sports Training, My Workouts, Heart Rate Hill, Heart Rate Interval, Extreme Heart Rate, and Lifepulse are trademarks of Brunswick Corporation. Polar  
is a registered trademark of Polar Electro, Inc. Any use of these trademarks, without the express written consent of Life Fitness or the corresponding  
companies is forbidden.  
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This User Manual describes the functions of the following product:  
Life Fitness rear drive total body cross-trainer  
Club Series Elliptical Cross-Trainer  
See "Specifications" page in this manual for product specific features.  
Statement of Purpose: The Life Fitness cross-trainer is an exercise machine that combines low-impact elliptical pedaling  
with push/pull arm motion to provide an efficient, effective total body workout.  
Health-related injuries may result from incorrect or excessive use of exercise equipment. Life Fitness STRONGLY  
recommends seeing a physician for a complete medical exam before undertaking an exercise program, particularly  
if the user has a family history of high blood pressure or heart disease; or is over the age of 45; or smokes, has  
high cholesterol, is obese, or has not exercised regularly in the past year. Life Fitness also recommends consulting  
a fitness professional on the correct use of this product.  
If, at any time while exercising, the user experiences faintness, dizziness, pain, or shortness of breath,  
he or she must stop immediately.  
Des problèmes de santé peuvent être causés par une utilisation incorrecte ou excessive de l'équipement.  
Life Fitness conseille VIVEMENT de consulter un médecin pour subir un examen médical complet avant de  
commencer tout programme d'exercice, et tout particulièrement si l'utilisateur a des antécédents familiaux  
d'hypertension ou de troubles cardiaques, ou s'il a plus de 45 ans, s'il fume, s'il a du cholestérol, s'il est obèse  
ou n'a pas fait d'exercice régulièrement depuis un an. Life Fitness recommande également de consulter un  
professionnel du conditionnement physique pour savoir comment utiliser correctement ce produit.  
Si, pendant l'utilisation de l'appareil, l'utilisateur ressent un malaise, des vertiges, des douleurs ou des difficultés  
à respirer, il doit s'arrêter immédiatement.  
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1
GETTING STARTED  
1.1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
SAFETY WARNING: The safety of the product can be maintained only if it is examined regularly  
for damage and wear. See Preventative Maintenance section for details.  
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always unplug this Life Fitness product before cleaning or attempting  
any maintenance activity.  
To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock or injury, it is imperative to connect each product to a properly  
grounded electrical outlet.  
Never operate a Life Fitness product if it has a damaged power cord or electrical plug, or if it has been dropped,  
damaged, or even partially immersed in water. If this occurs, contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services.  
Position this product so the power cord plug is accessible to the user.  
Keep the power cord away from heated surfaces. Do not pull the equipment by the power cord or use the cord  
as a handle. Do not run the power cord on the floor under or along the side of the Life Fitness cross-trainer.  
If the electrical supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer, an authorized service agent,  
or a similarly qualified person to avoid a hazard.  
If this Life Fitness product does not function properly after it has been dropped, damaged, or even partially immersed  
in water, contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services for assistance.  
Do not use this product in areas where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.  
Such substances create the danger of combustion and explosion.  
Always follow the console instructions for proper operation.  
Close supervision is necessary when used by children, invalids or disabled persons.  
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Do not use this product outdoors, near swimming pools or in areas of high humidity.  
Never operate a Life Fitness product with the air openings blocked. Keep air openings free of lint, hair or any  
obstructing material.  
Never insert objects into any opening in this product. If an object should drop inside, carefully retrieve it.  
If the item cannot be reached, contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services.  
Never place liquids of any type directly on the unit, except in the accessory tray water bottle holder.  
Containers with lids are recommended.  
Wear shoes with rubber or high-traction soles. Do not use shoes with heels, leather soles, cleats or spikes.  
Make sure no stones are embedded in the soles.  
Keep all loose clothing, shoelaces and towels away from moving parts.  
Do not use this product with bare feet.  
Do not tip the unit on its side during operation.  
Keep the area around the Life Fitness product clear of any obstructions, including walls and furniture.  
Ensure that there is at least one foot of clearance in front of the unit.  
Use caution when mounting or dismounting the cross-trainer. Use the stationary handlebar whenever additional  
stability is required. While exercising, hold onto the moving arms.  
Never use the Life Fitness cross-trainer while facing backward.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.  
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1.2 SETUP  
Read the Operation Manual before setting up the Life Fitness cross-trainer.  
WHERE TO PLACE THE LIFE FITNESS® CROSS-TRAINER  
Following all safety instructions in Section 1.1, move the Life Fitness cross-trainer to the location in which it will be used.  
See Section 7, titled Specifications, for the dimensions of the footprint. Allow one foot of clearance in front of the Life  
Fitness cross-trainer to allow for movement of the pedal levers. It should be easy to mount the Life Fitness cross-trainer  
from the side.  
HOW TO STABILIZE THE LIFE FITNESS CROSS-TRAINER  
After placing the Life Fitness cross-trainer in position, check the unit’s stability by attempting to rock it. Any slight rocking  
indicates that the unit must be leveled. Check the stabilizing feet to determine which foot does not rest fully on the floor.  
Rotate the foot counter-clockwise to lower it. Recheck the stability and adjust again as needed until the Life Fitness  
cross-trainer is stable and no longer rocks. Lock the adjustment into position by tightening the jam nut against  
the stabilizer bar with an open end 9/16 inch wrench.  
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PLUG IN THE LIFE FITNESS CROSS-TRAINER  
The Life Fitness cross-trainer comes with a standard power supply for the U.S., or a universal power supply that will  
accept country-specific line cords.  
Insert the power adapter jack into the barrel plug on the back of the Life Fitness cross-trainer. Then insert the power  
supply into the wall outlet (A) (or the universal power supply if outside the U.S. (B). Make sure the cord is routed so that  
it doesn't bind and will not be walked on.  
Check that the console LEDs light up. If not, recheck the plug and wall connections and make sure the wall outlet  
has power.  
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2
THE DISPLAY CONSOLE  
2.1 DISPLAY CONSOLE OVERVIEW  
The computerized display console on the Life Fitness cross-trainer allows the user to tailor a workout to personal fitness abilities  
and goals and to monitor progress. With this easy-to-use console, the user can track fitness improvement from one workout to  
the next.  
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2.2 DISPLAY CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS  
This section lists and describes the functions for the keys and display windows on the console. See Section 4, titled  
The Workouts, for detailed information on using the console to set up workouts.  
A
B
ENTER: Press this key after entering each value, such as weight or workout time, when prompted by console  
display messages.  
ARROW KEYS: Use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to change workout parameters displayed on the console,  
such as length of workout, weight, age, target heart rate, and intensity level. Pressing these keys during a FAT  
BURN, CARDIO, HEART RATE HILL, HEART RATE INTERVAL, or EXTREME HEART RATE workout increases  
or decreases the target heart rate.  
C
D
QUICK START: Press this key to begin a manual workout immediately, without having to select a workout program.  
Once the workout is in progress, use the ARROW KEYS to change the intensity level.  
CLEAR: Press this key, when programming a workout, to clear incorrect data, such as weight or age, before pressing  
the ENTER key. Pressing CLEAR during a workout stops it immediately, at which point, the MESSAGE CENTER displays  
a summary of the workout, including total time elapsed, total distance traveled, and total calories burned. Pressing CLEAR  
a second time causes the MESSAGE CENTER to prompt the user for a new workout setup.  
E
F
DISPLAY LOCK: During a workout, the MESSAGE CENTER alternately displays the number of CALORIES burned  
and the amount of TIME elapsed. Pressing the DISPLAY LOCK key when the MESSAGE CENTER displays either  
statistic, forces the MESSAGE CENTER to display that statistic continuously throughout the workout. Pressing  
DISPLAY LOCK again allows the MESSAGE CENTER to resume toggling between both statistics.  
WORKOUTS PROFILES: Press this key to select workout options:  
MANUAL  
RANDOM  
HILL  
EZ RESISTANCE  
SPORTS TRAINING  
FAT BURN  
CARDIO  
EXTREME HEART RATE  
TOTAL BODY  
HEART RATE HILL  
HEART RATE INTERVAL  
LOWER BODY  
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G
H
COOL DOWN: workouts end automatically in a Cool Down mode, which lowers the intensity level. Press the COOL  
DOWN key at any desired point during a workout to go immediately into Cool Down mode. In this phase of a workout  
the body begins to remove lactic acid and other accumulated by-products of exercise, which build up in muscles during  
a workout and contribute to muscle soreness. The console automatically adjusts each workout’s Cool Down level  
according to the individual user’s performance. Each time the user presses the COOL DOWN key, the Cool Down  
duration shortens by one minute.  
WORKOUT PROFILE WINDOW: This window displays shapes, made of columns of lights, that represent the levels  
of intensity in a workout-in-progress. The height of the column is proportional to the level of the intensity.  
During a FAT BURN, CARDIO, HEART RATE HILL, HEART RATE INTERVAL, or EXTREME HEART RATE  
workout, which requires the use of the Lifepulse system sensors or a Polar heart rate chest strap, the WORKOUT  
PROFILE window displays a heart shape to request the user’s heart rate signal. If the console does not detect a signal,  
the MESSAGE CENTER displays the prompt, “NEED HEART RATE - USE TELEMETRY STRAP". If the console does  
not receive the signal within three minutes, the workout automatically is converted to a MANUAL workout.  
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MESSAGE CENTER: This window displays step-by-step instructions for setting up a workout. During a workout,  
it displays statistics about the progress of the workout:  
Level: programmed intensity level. Toggles with Heart Rate.  
Heart Rate: the detected heart rate if the user is grasping Lifepulse system sensors or wearing the Polar  
heart rate chest strap. Toggles with Level. If the on-board computer does not detect a heart rate, only Level  
is displayed throughout the workout.  
Distance: the total distance traveled in miles (or kilometers if enabled).  
Speed: the pedaling speed in miles per hour.  
Calories: the number of calories burned since beginning the workout. Toggles with Time.  
Time: time elapsed since the start of the workout. Toggles with Calories.  
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If programmed to do so, the MESSAGE CENTER displays any or all of these three values each time the intensity level  
changes during the workout:  
Calories per Hour: the rate of calories burned per hour.  
Watts: effort level in Watts. The Watt is a unit of power output or the expression of the mechanical rate of work.  
METs: effort level in Mets. The Met is an expression of the rate of work for the human body at rest,  
or a metabolic equivalent; one MET is approximately equal to the metabolism of a person at rest.  
Note: The Watts display and the Calories Per Hour display cannot be turned on at the same time.  
See Section 5, titled Optional Settings for information about enabling the MESSAGE CENTER to display these  
additional settings.  
J
TOTAL BODY MODE: Press this key to activate a workout mode in which the MESSAGE CENTER displays prompts  
to vary the workload and emphasize different muscle groups during the workout. It can be used with any workout,  
except for FAT BURN, CARDIO, HEART RATE HILL, HEART RATE INTERVAL, EXTREME HEART RATE,  
and EZ RESISTANCE.  
K
LOWER BODY MODE: Press this key to activate a workout mode that alternates five minutes of forward motion with  
two minutes of reverse motion. It can be used with any workout, except for FAT BURN, CARDIO, HEART RATE  
HILL, HEART RATE INTERVAL, EXTREME HEART RATE, and EZ RESISTANCE.  
For more information about Total Body Mode and Lower Body Mode, see the topic Selecting a Workout Mode  
in Section 4.2, titled, the Using the Workouts.  
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2.3 THE ACCESSORY TRAY / READING RACK  
The accessory tray (A), which is mounted near the base of the console, provides dual storage trays with space for items  
such as water bottles, personal stereos, and cell phones. Additionally, an integrated reading rack (B) for supporting a book  
or magazine is located at the base of the uppper panel of the console.  
B
A
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3
HEART RATE ZONE TRAINING EXERCISE  
3.1 WHY HEARTSYNCZONE TRAINING EXERCISE?  
Research shows that maintaining a specific heart rate while exercising is the optimal way to monitor the intensity of a  
workout and to achieve maximum results. That is the idea behind the Life Fitness HeartSync™ zone training approach to  
exercise.  
Zone training identifies an exerciser's ideal heart rate range, or  
zone, for burning fat or increasing cardiovascular fitness. The val-  
ues within the zone depend on the workout.  
NOTE: Consulting a fitness trainer is recommended for defining spe-  
cific fitness goals and designing a workout program.  
* Target Heart Rate (THR) is a percentage of the theoretical maximum. For example, a 40-year-old user's THR for the CARDIO workout is 144.  
This workout targets 80 percent of the maximum, so the equation would be (220-40)*.80=144.  
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The Life Fitness cross-trainer features exclusive workouts designed to take full advantage of the benefits of heart rate  
zone training exercise: FAT BURN, CARDIO, HEART RATE HILL, HEART RATE INTERVAL, EXTREME HEART RATE.  
Each workout offers different benefits, as discussed in Section 4, titled The Workouts.  
During one of these workouts, grasp Lifepulse system sensors, or wear the Polar heart rate chest strap to enable the  
on-board computer to monitor the heart rate. The computer automatically adjusts the resistance level to maintain the target  
heart rate* based on the actual heart rate. To change the target heart rate during a workout, use the ARROW keys.  
3.2 HEART RATE MONITORING  
THE LIFEPULSETM DIGITAL HEART RATE MONITORING SYSTEM  
The patented Lifepulse system sensors are the built-in heart rate monitoring system on the Life Fitness cross-trainer.  
For the most accurate reading possible, during a workout:  
Grasp the sensors (A) firmly.  
A
Hold each sensors at the vertical midpoint.  
Keep hands steady and in place.  
A
The console displays the heart rate within 10 to 40 seconds after the user grasps  
the sensors.  
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THE POLAR® TELEMETRY HEART RATE MONITORING CHEST STRAP  
The Life Fitness cross-trainer is equipped with Polar telemetry, a heart rate monitoring system in which electrodes, pressed  
against the skin, transfer heart rate signals to the console. These electrodes are attached to a chest strap that the user wears  
during the workout. The chest strap is included with the Life Fitness cross-trainer.  
See the diagram below for correct positioning of the strap. The electrodes (A), which are the two grooved surfaces on  
the underside of the strap, must remain wet to transmit accurately the electrical impulses of the heart back to the receiver.  
Moisten the electrodes. Then, secure the strap as high under the chest muscles as possible. The strap should be snug,  
but comfortable enough to allow for normal breathing.  
The transmitter strap delivers an optimal heart rate reading when the electrodes are in direct contact with skin. However,  
it also functions properly through a thin layer of wet clothing.  
If it becomes necessary to re-moisten the chest strap electrodes, grasp the center of the strap, pull it away from the chest  
to expose the two electrodes, and moisten them.  
A
A
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4
THE WORKOUTS  
4.1 WORKOUT OVERVIEWS  
This section lists the Life Fitness cross-trainer’s pre-programmed workouts. For more detailed information, see Section  
4.2, titled Using the Workouts. The following workouts are accessbile via the ARROW keys.  
QUICK START is the fastest way to begin exercising, and it bypasses the steps of selecting a specific workout. Once  
the QUICK START key is pressed, a constant-level workout begins. The intensity level does not change automatically.  
MANUAL is a workout in which the intensity level does not change automatically.  
RANDOM is an interval training workout of constantly changing intensity levels that occur in no regular pattern or  
progression.  
SPORT TRAINING simulates an outdoor terrain by setting various resistance levels.  
EZ RESISTANCE features a gradual, subtle increase in resistance, independent of the user’s pedaling speed. A peak  
in resistance is followed by an equally subtle decrease in resistance.  
FAT BURN is a low-intensity workout for burning the body’s fat reserves. The user must grasp the Lifepulse system  
sensors or wear a Polar heart rate chest strap. The workout automaticaly adjusts the intensity level, based on the actual  
heart rate, to maintain the rate at 65 percent of the theoretical maximum.†  
CARDIO is a higher intensity workout for more fit users, emphasizing cardiovascular benefits and maximum fat burning.  
The user must grasp the Lifepulse system sensors or wear a Polar heart rate chest strap. The workout automaticaly  
adjusts the intensity level, based on the actual heart rate, to maintain the rate at 80 percent of the theoretical maximum.  
HEART RATE HILL consists of three hills that target three heart rate* goals: The first hill brings the heart rate to 90 percent  
of the target rate. The second hill increases the rate to 95 percent. The third hill matches the target rate. The valley always is  
defined as 85 percent of the target. The user must grasp the Lifepulse system sensors or wear a Polar heart rate chest strap.  
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HEART RATE INTERVAL alternates between a hill, which brings the heart rate up to the target rate, and a valley, which  
brings the heart rate down to 90 percent of the target. The user must grasp the Lifepulse system sensors or wear a Polar  
heart rate chest strap.  
EXTREME HEART RATE alternates between two target heart rate goals as quickly as possible. The effect is similar to that of  
running sprints. The user must grasp the Lifepulse system sensors or wear a Polar heart rate chest strap.  
HILL is an interval-training workout combining “hills” and “valleys” of different intensity levels, which is proven to provide  
effective, time-efficient cardiovascular results.  
AROUND THE WORLD is an interval-training workout in which the hills resemble scenes of various geographical areas.  
CASCADES is a two-peak workout in which intensity levels gradually increase and decrease.  
FOOT HILLS is a rolling hill workout with low intensity levels.  
INTERVAL is a Hill workout in which intensity levels rise and fall. The higher levels gradually incline toward a peak and  
then gradually decline.  
KILIMANJARO is a Hill workout in which the intensity levels gradually incline toward one ultimate peak and then gradual-  
ly decline.  
SPEED TRAINING is a Hill workout in which the intensity level alternates between high and low levels very quickly to  
simulate a typical speed training workout.  
TOTAL BODY WORKOUT simulates the experience of working with a personal trainer. The MESSAGE CENTER dis-  
plays prompts at different times to emphasize pushing, pulling, total body, lower body, speed changes, and  
forward/reverse motion. This versatile workout promotes maximum cross-training benefits.  
LOWER BODY WORKOUT continuously alternates five minutes of forward motion with two minutes of backward motion to  
cross-train different muscle groups.  
MY WORKOUTS is not a workout program but a feature that allows the user to pre-set up to seven workouts with personal  
setup information, such as age or level, and then store the workouts in the console memory.  
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4.2 USING THE WORKOUTS  
TO BEGIN A WORKOUT  
To mount the Life Fitness cross-trainer, grasp the handles, and carefully step on the pedals. To dismount, step off the pedals  
while still holding the handles. Then, let go of the handles. Press START or simply begin pedaling to activate the console.  
The MESSAGE CENTER displays the prompt: “SELECT WORKOUT USING ARROW KEYS OR PRESS QUICK  
START”. If it displays a different message, press the CLEAR key twice rapidly.  
SELECTING AND USING QUICK START  
QUICK START is the fastest way to begin exercising, and it bypasses the steps of selecting a specific workout program. At the  
MESSAGE CENTER prompt to select a workout, press the QUICK START key. The workout begins at an intensity level that  
remains the same unless manually changed. After 12 seconds, the MESSAGE CENTER displays a prompt to enter weight.  
SELECTING A WORKOUT  
For all workouts: When prompted to select a workout, use the ARROW KEYS or WORKOUT PROFILES key to scroll through  
the workout names as they appear in the MESSAGE CENTER. When the desired workout appears, press ENTER.  
For MY WORKOUTS, once a workout is configured and saved, no further setup steps are necessary. For more information,  
see Section 4.4, titled Using My Workouts Personal Programs.  
ENTERING WEIGHT  
When prompted by the MESSAGE CENTER to enter weight, use the ARROW KEYS to increase or decrease the displayed  
weight to the correct value, and press ENTER. The default weight is 150 pounds or 68 kilograms. The on-board computer  
calculates the number and rate of calories burned using the entered weight as well as the pedaling RPMs.  
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ENTERING AGE  
When prompted by the MESSAGE CENTER to enter age, use the ARROW KEYS to increase or decrease the displayed  
age to the correct value, and press ENTER. Workout programs that set a target* heart rate zone first calculate the user’s  
theoretical maximum heart rateby subtracting the user’s age from the number 220. The programs then calculate the target  
zone as a percentage of the theoretical maximum.  
ENTERING TIME  
When prompted by the MESSAGE CENTER to enter a time, use the ARROW KEYS to increase or decrease the displayed  
time to the desired value, and press ENTER.  
SELECTING AND ADJUSTING THE RESISTANCE LEVEL  
When prompted by the MESSAGE CENTER, use the ARROW KEYS to increase or decrease the displayed intensity level  
or target heart rate to the desired value, and press ENTER. Adjust the level as needed or desired during the workout.  
Resistance level: The Life Fitness cross-trainer provides a selection of 20 resistance levels. The resistance level  
appears in the WORKOUT PROFILE window as rows of lights arranged in columns. Selecting a low intensity level  
at first is recommended. As physical conditioning improves, the levels can increase.  
Target heart rate: Programs that calculate a target heart rate base this number on the age of the user and the type  
of workout. The user accepts or adjusts the rate when setting up the workout. During the workout itself, the program  
reads the heart rate, which is transmitted via the Lifepulse system sensors or the Polar heart rate chest strap; and it  
uses this data to adjust the resistance. Manually raising the rate increases the intensity of the cardiovascular exercise.  
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SELECTING A WORKOUT MODE  
Two workout mode options on the Life Fitness cross-trainer feature alternate ways to vary workouts.  
Total Body Mode: This workout mode simulates the experience of working out with a trainer. Throughout the workout,  
the MESSAGE CENTER displays prompts to vary the workload and emphasize different muscle groups, such as  
upper- and lower-body. This feature can be used with any workout, except for FAT BURN, CARDIO, HEART  
RATE HILL, HEART RATE INTERVAL, EXTREME HEART RATE, and EZ RESISTANCE. To select it, press the  
TOTAL BODY MODE key.  
Lower Body Mode: This workout mode continuously alternates five minutes of forward motion with two minutes of  
reverse motion, to exercise different leg muscles. This feature can be used with any workout, except for FAT BURN,  
CARDIO, HEART RATE HILL, HEART RATE INTERVAL, EXTREME HEART RATE, and EZ RESISTANCE.  
To select it, press the LOWER BODY MODE key.  
SWITCHING WORKOUTS “ON-THE-FLY”  
It is possible, during a workout, to switch to another workout program. After a switch, the console retains all the progress  
information about the workout since its beginning. To change workouts “on-the-fly,” press WORKOUT PROFILES key, and  
then select a new workout. This feature is available for all workouts, except EZ RESISTANCE, AROUND THE WORLD,  
KILIMANJARO, INTERVAL, CASCADES, SPEED TRAINING, and FOOT HILLS.  
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LIFE FITNESS CROSS-TRAINER WORKOUT SETUP STEPS  
QUICK START  
Press QUICK START  
Begin workout  
FAT BURN*  
Select FAT BURN  
Enter weight  
Enter time  
Enter age  
Accept THR**  
Begin workout  
EXTREME HEART RATE*  
Select EXTREME HEART RATE  
Enter weight  
Enter time  
Enter age  
MANUAL  
Select MANUAL  
Enter weight  
Enter time  
Accept THR  
Begin workout  
Select level  
Begin workout  
CARDIO*  
HILL  
Select CARDIO  
Enter weight  
Enter time  
Enter age  
Accept THR  
Begin workout  
Select HILL  
Enter weight  
Enter time  
Select level  
Begin workout  
RANDOM  
Select RANDOM  
Enter weight  
Enter time  
Select level  
Begin workout  
SPORT TRAINING  
Select SPORT  
TRAINING  
Enter weight  
Select time  
AROUND THE WORLD  
Select AROUND THE WORLD  
Enter weight  
Enter time  
Select level  
HEART RATE HILL*  
Select HEART RATE HILL  
Enter weight  
Enter time  
Enter age  
Begin workout  
Accept THR  
Begin workout  
Select level  
Begin workout  
HEART RATE INTERVAL*  
Select HEART RATE INTERVAL  
Enter weight  
Enter time  
Enter age  
EZ RESISTANCE  
Select EZ RESISTANCE  
Enter weight  
Select time  
Select level  
Accept THR  
Begin workout  
Begin workout  
* This workout requires the user to grasp the Lifepulse system sensors or wear the telemetry chest strap.  
**Target Heart Rate (THR) is a percentage of the theoretical maximum. For example, a 40-year-old user's THR for the FAT BURN workout is 117.  
This workout targets 65 percent of the maximum, so the equation would be (220-40)*.65=117. When the MESSAGE CENTER displays a Target  
Heart Rate, either accept it by pressing ENTER, or change the value with the ARROW keys, and then press ENTER.  
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LIFE FITNESS CROSS-TRAINER WORKOUT SETUP STEPS (CONTINUED)  
CASCADES  
Select CASCADES  
Enter weight  
Enter time  
SPEED TRAINING  
Select SPEED TRAINING  
Enter weight  
Enter time  
Select level  
Begin workout  
Select level  
Begin workout  
LOWER BODY WORKOUT  
Select LOWER BODY WORKOUT  
Enter weight  
Enter time  
Select level  
FOOT HILLS  
Select FOOTHILLS  
Enter weight  
Enter time  
Select level  
Begin workout  
Begin workout  
INTERVAL  
TOTAL BODY WORKOUT  
Select TOTAL BODY WORKOUT  
Enter weight  
Enter time  
Select level  
Select INTERVAL  
Enter weight  
Enter time  
Select level  
Begin workout  
Begin workout  
KILIMANJARO  
Select KILIMANJARO  
Enter weight  
Enter time  
Select level  
Begin workout  
PAUSING WORKOUTS  
To pause a workout, simply stop pedaling. To continue the workout, resume pedaling. The pause duration lasts  
60 seconds, after which, the MESSAGE CENTER displays the prompt: “SELECT WORKOUT USING ARROW KEYS  
OR PRESS QUICK START”.  
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ENDING WORKOUTS EARLY  
To end a workout before the pre-set duration expires, press CLEAR once. The MESSAGE CENTER then displays a workout  
summary, which includes the distance travelled, the total calories burned, and other statistics. Press CLEAR a second time, and  
the MESSAGE CENTER displays “SELECT WORKOUT USING ARROW KEYS OR PRESS QUICK START” for a new workout.  
4.3 WORKOUT DESCRIPTIONS  
QUICK START  
QUICK START is the fastest way to begin exercising, and it bypasses the steps of selecting a specific workout program.  
The intensity level for the workout is set automatically and remains the same unless manually changed. To change the level,  
press the UP or DOWN ARROW keys to enter a higher or lower level number. After the workout has been in progress for  
12 seconds, the MESSAGE CENTER displays “ENTER WEIGHT”, which the computer requires to calculate total calories.  
Using the ARROW KEYS, increase or decrease the displayed weight to the correct value.  
MANUAL WORKOUT  
The MANUAL program sets an intensity level that does not change automatically. While the  
workout is in progress, increase or lower the intensity level as desired, using the ARROW keys.  
RANDOM WORKOUT  
The RANDOM program creates a terrain of hills and valleys that varies with each workout. More than one million different  
patterns are possible. Because workout levels are greater in this workout than in the HILL workout, it is recommended  
that the RANDOM workout be set one or two levels lower than the workout level which would normally be selected in the  
HILL workout.  
SPORT TRAININGTM WORKOUT  
This workout sets different hills, or resistance levels, throughout the course. Each hill matches a progressive degree  
of difficulty. Hills last between 30 and 60 seconds, depending on the workout duration.  
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EZ RESISTANCE  
In this workout, the gradual changes in resistance are extremely subtle, lowering perceived exertion. The changes in  
resistance also are independent of user’s pedaling speed. The cardiovascular workout is effective, efficient, and enjoyable  
at the same time.  
The workout consists of one hill. The user determines the height of the peak of this hill by selecting an intensity level during  
the setup. The higher the level selected, the higher the intensity at the entry point, which is the beginning of the workout,  
and the higher the intensity at the peak, which occurs after 75 percent of the workout is completed. After the peak is  
reached, the resistance gradually returns to the same intensity level as that of the entry point. See the chart below.  
0% Time  
(Entry point)  
75% Time  
(Peak)  
100% Time  
(End point)  
EZ Resistance Workout Profile  
FAT BURN  
The FAT BURN workout is designed to maintain a user’s heart rate at 65 percent of the theoretical maximumfor optimal  
results. Throughout the workout, the user grasps the Lifepulse system sensors or wears a Polar heart rate chest strap. If the  
user is not wearing a chest strap, the WORKOUT PROFILE window displays a heart shape, and the MESSAGE CENTER displays  
a prompt to wear the chest strap. The console continuously monitors and displays the heart rate, adjusting the intensity level to  
reach and maintain the target*. This system eliminates over- and under-training, and it maximizes the aerobic benefits of exercise  
by using the body's fat stores for fuel.  
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CARDIO  
The CARDIO workout is virtually identical to FAT BURN; however the target heart rate is calculated at 80 percent of the  
theoretical maximum. As with FAT BURN, the user grasps the Lifepulse system sensors or wears a Polar heart rate chest  
strap throughout the CARDIO workout.The higher target promotes cardiovascular improvement by placing a heavier  
workload on the heart muscle.  
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HEART RATE HILLTM WORKOUT  
This program consists of three hills that target three heart rate goals: The first hill brings the heart rate to 90 percent of the  
target rate*. The second hill increases the rate to 95 percent. The third hill matches the target heart rate. The valley always is  
defined as 85 percent of the target. After a warm-up, the workout progresses toward the first hill and heart rate goal. Once the  
user reaches 90 percent of the target heart rate, the hill continues for one minute. When the minute expires, the level decreases  
into a valley. Once the user's heart rate falls to 85 percent of the target, the valley continues for one minute. Then, the next hill  
begins with its corresponding heart rate goal. After the user completes the third hill/valley pair, the program returns to the first hill  
and repeats the cycle as long as the duration allows. See the chart below. Throughout the workout, the user must grasp the  
Lifepulse system sensors or wear a Polar heart rate chest strap to enable the program to monitor the heart rate.  
100% THR  
95% THR  
90% THR  
85% THR  
85% THR  
85% THR  
HEART RATE HILL Workout Profile  
144 THR  
137 THR  
130 THR  
122 THR  
122 THR  
122 THR  
User Example 80 percent of theoretical maximum (40 year old / 144 recommended THR)  
Defined by the American College of Sports Medicine's "Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription" as equal to 220 minus an individual’s age.  
* Target Heart Rate (THR) is a percentage of the theoretical maximum (HRmax). A 40-year-old user's recommended THR for the HEART RATE HILL work-  
out is 144, or 80 percent of the maximum; so the equation would be (220-40)*.80 = 144.  
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HEART RATE INTERVALTM WORKOUT  
This program alternates between a hill, which brings the heart rate up to the target rate*, and a valley, which brings the heart  
rate down to 90 percent of the target. After a warm-up, the workout progresses toward the first hill and heart rate goal. Once  
the goal is reached, the hill continues for three minutes. Then the level decreases into a valley. Once the 90 percent goal is  
reached, the valley continues for three minutes, after which the next hill begins. The user's fitness level determines the number  
of hills and valleys encountered within the duration. See the chart below. Throughout the workout, the user must grasp the  
Lifepulse system sensors or wear a Polar heart rate chest strap to enable the program to monitor the heart rate.  
100% THR  
100% THR  
100% THR  
90% THR  
90% THR  
90% THR  
HEART RATE INTERVAL Workout Profile  
144 THR  
144 THR  
144 THR  
130 THR  
130 THR  
130 THR  
User Example 80 percent of theoretical maximum (40 year old / 144 recommended THR)  
Defined by the American College of Sports Medicine's "Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription" as equal to 220 minus an individual’s age.  
* Target Heart Rate (THR) is a percentage of the theoretical maximum (HRmax). A 40-year-old user's recommended THR for the HEART RATE INTERVAL  
workout is 144, or 80 percent of the maximum; so the equation would be (220-40)*.80 = 144.  
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EXTREME HEART RATETM WORKOUT  
This intense, varied workout is designed to help more experienced users to break through fitness improvement plateaus.  
The workout alternates between two target heart rate* goals as quickly as possible. The effect is similar to that of running  
sprints. When setting up the workout, the user enters a target heart rate. After a warm-up, the intensity gradually increases  
until the user reaches the 100 percent target heart rate (85 percent of the theoretical maximum) goal. Then, that target rate  
is maintained for a stabilizing period. Afterward, the intensity decreases. When the heart rate falls to the 75 percent goal, it is  
maintained there for a stabilizing period. The program repeats the alternating of intensity levels, continuing this pattern for the  
duration. See the chart below. Throughout the workout, the user must grasp the Lifepulse system sensors or wear a Polar  
heart rate chest strap to enable the program to monitor the heart rate.  
100% THR  
Stabilizing Period  
Lo  
100% THR  
Stabilizing Period  
100% THR  
Stabilizing Period  
Lo  
Lo  
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75% THR  
75% THR  
EXTREME HEART RATE Workout Profile  
153  
Stabilizing Period  
153  
Stabilizing Period  
153  
Stabilizing Period  
115 115  
User Example (40 year old / 153 recommended THR)  
Defined by the American College of Sports Medicine's "Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription" as equal to 220 minus an individual’s age.  
* Target Heart Rate (THR) is a percentage of the theoretical maximum (HRmax). For example, a 40-year-old user's recommended THR for the  
EXTREME HEART RATETM WORKOUT is 153. The workout program targets a standard 85 percent of the maximum, so the equation would be (220-  
40)*.85 = 153.  
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HILL  
The Life Fitness-patented HILL workout offers a variety of configurations for interval training. Intervals are periods of intense  
aerobic exercise separated by regular periods of lower-intensity exercise. The WORKOUT PROFILE window represents these  
high and low intervals as columns of light, which together have the appearance of hills and valleys. The computerized interval  
training workout has been scientifically demonstrated to promote greater cardio-respiratory improvement than steady-pace  
training.  
Each HILL workout goes through four phases, each marked by different intensity levels. The WORKOUT PROFILE window  
displays the progress of these phases, as seen in the chart following these descriptions below. As noted in the descriptions,  
the heart rate should be measured at two stages in the workout to gauge its effectiveness. To do so, grasp the Lifepulse  
system sensors, or wear the Polar heart rate chest strap. The MESSAGE CENTER does not display a request for a heart  
rate measurement during a HILL workout.  
1
2
3
Warm-up is a phase of low, gradually rising resistance, which  
brings the heart rate into the lower end of the target zone and  
increases respiration and blood flow to working muscles.  
Plateau increases the intensity slightly, and keeps it steady, to  
bring the heart rate to the low end of the target zone. Check the  
heart rate at the end of this phase.  
Interval Training is a series of increasingly steeper hills, alternat-  
ing with valleys, or stints of recovery. The heart rate should rise  
to the high end of the target* zone. Check the heart rate at the  
end of this phase.  
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Cool-down is a low-intensity phase that allows the body to begin removing lactic acid, and other exercise by-products,  
which build up in muscles and contribute to soreness.  
Defined by the American College of Sports Medicine's "Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription" as equal to 220 minus an individual’s age.  
* Target Heart Rate (THR) is a percentage of the theoretical maximum. For example, a 40-year-old user's THR for the EXTREME HEART RATE workout  
is 144. This workout targets 80 percent of the maximum, so the equation would be (220-40)*.80=144.  
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Each column, as seen in the WORKOUT PROFILE window and the chart above, represents one interval. The overall  
duration of the workout determines the length of each interval. Each workout is made up of 20 intervals, so the duration  
of each interval is equal to the duration of the entire workout divided by 20.  
1 to 9 minutes: A workout with a duration of less than 10 minutes is insufficient for the Hill program to complete all four  
phases adequately. The program, therefore, condenses a workout of this duration at various stages.  
10 to 19 minutes: The interval durations initially are set at 30 seconds for a 10-minute workout. For every minute added  
by the user “on-the-fly,” each interval increases by three seconds. A 15-minute workout consists of 20 intervals at 45 sec-  
onds each.  
20 to 99 minutes: All intervals last 60 seconds. If the user adds minutes to the pre-set duration while the workout is in  
progress, the program adds hills and valleys that are identical to the first eight intervals of the Interval Training phase.  
This pattern repeats until the workout is completed.  
SIX PRE-SET WORKOUTS  
CASCADES, AROUND THE WORLD, FOOT HILLS, INTERVAL, KILIMANJARO, and SPEED TRAINING are variations  
of the HILL workout. These workouts cannot be changed "on-the-fly."  
AROUND THE WORLD is an interval-training workout in which the hills resemble scenes of various geographical areas.  
CASCADES is a two-peak workout in which intensity levels gradually increase and decrease.  
FOOT HILLS is a rolling hill workout with low intensity levels.  
INTERVAL is a Hill workout in which intensity levels rise and fall. The higher levels gradually incline toward a peak and  
then gradually decline.  
KILIMANJARO is a Hill workout in which the intensity levels gradually incline toward one ultimate peak and then  
gradually decline.  
SPEED TRAINING is a Hill workout in which the intensity level alternates between high and low levels very quickly to  
simulate a typical speed training workout.  
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TOTAL BODY WORKOUT  
During this workout, the MESSAGE CENTER displays prompts to emphasize different muscle groups. To emphasize  
upper-body muscles, the MESSAGE CENTER displays prompts to focus on pushing and pulling the moving arms  
at various times. To emphasize lower-body muscles, MESSAGE CENTER displays prompts to rest the hands on the  
stationary handlebar, thus forcing the legs to do all the work. The program also alternates between forward and reverse  
motion as well as different speeds.  
Ten seconds after prompting the user to change pedaling direction, the workout applies “braking resistance,” that is, a high  
resistance level that essentially forces the user to stop pedaling. Once the user stops pedaling, the workout resumes the normal  
resistance level. The actual level of breaking resistance depends on the user’s pedaling RPM. If the user is pedaling at a rate  
equal to, or faster than, 65 RPM, the workout applies the maximum level of braking resistance. If the user is pedaling at a  
speed below 65 RPM, the workout applies 92 percent of the maximum.  
TOTAL BODY WORKOUT is a constant-resistance workout. However, for a similar experience with a variable-resistance-  
level workout, the user can start any workout, except for FAT BURN, CARDIO, HEART RATE HILL, HEART RATE  
INTERVAL, EXTREME HEART RATE, or EZ RESISTANCE; and then press the TOTAL BODY MODE key.  
LOWER BODY WORKOUT  
During this workout, the MESSAGE CENTER displays alternating prompts to use pedal forward for five minutes and then  
backward motion for two minutes. This feature varies the empahsis on different leg muscles. Ten seconds after prompting  
the user to change pedaling direction, the workout applies “braking resistance,” that is, a high resistance level that essentially  
forces the user to stop pedaling. Once the user stops pedaling, the workout resumes the normal resistance level. The actual  
level of breaking resistance depends on the user’s pedaling RPM. If the user is pedaling at a rate equal to, or faster than,  
65 RPM, the workout applies the maximum level of braking resistance. If the user is pedaling at a speed below 65 RPM, the  
workout applies 92 percent of the maximum.  
LOWER BODY WORKOUT is a constant-resistance workout. However, for a similar experience with a variable-resistance-  
level workout, the user can start any workout, except for FAT BURN, CARDIO, HEART RATE HILL, HEART RATE  
INTERVAL, EXTREME HEART RATE, or EZ RESISTANCE; and then press the LOWER BODY MODE key.  
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4.4 USING MY WORKOUTS PERSONAL PROGRAMS  
The MY WORKOUTS personal programs feature on the Life Fitness cross-trainer makes it possible to pre-set up to seven  
workouts with personal setup information, such as age or duration, and then store the workouts in the console memory.  
MY WORKOUTS is used to store statistics for up to 7 different users of profiles.These workouts are accessed with the  
MY WORKOUTS key.  
MY WORKOUTS allows the end-user to customize the set-up of a workout once and save it for quick start up. Any of the  
following workouts may be pre-set and stored: FAT BURN, CARDIO, HEART RATE HILL, HEART RATE INTERVAL,  
EXTREME HEART RATE, HILL, RANDOM, MANUAL, SPORT TRAINING, and EZ RESISTANCE. MY WORKOUTS  
allows the end-user to view workout statistics overtime applicable to each saved profile.  
MY WORKOUTS - PROGRAMMING OPTIONS  
Press the MY WORKOUTS key. Press the MY WORKOUTS key again to scroll through MY WORKOUTS. Press ENTER  
to select and start a MY WORKOUT. Press and hold the MY WORKOUTS key on the desired MY WORKOUT for editing  
options (this will only edit the selected MY WORKOUT). Press ENTER on one of the editing options: CHANGE NAME,  
CHANGE WORKOUT, or VIEW STATISTICS.  
MY WORKOUTS - PROGRAMMING OPTIONS  
Programmed Options  
NAME  
Description  
Name of the user or profile, up to 16 characters  
Choose a workout profile (ie. Random)  
Duration of workout in minutes  
WORKOUT NAME  
TIME  
WEIGHT  
Weight of user in pounds or kilograms  
Age of user in years  
AGE  
THR or LEVEL  
Target Heart Rate for HeartSync™ workouts and resistance level for other profiles  
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MY WORKOUTS - PROGRAMMING THE NAME (CHANGE NAME)  
Press the MY WORKOUTS key to scroll through all My Workouts. The default My Workouts names will be MY WORKOUT 1  
through MY WORKOUT 7. Once the desired MY WORKOUT appears, press and hold the MY WORKOUTS key for editing  
options. The message center then displays USE ARROW KEYS TO SCROLL AND ENTER KEY TO SELECT EDIT  
OPTIONS. Scroll through the edit options by using the ARROW KEYS and press the ENTER key when CHANGE NAME  
appears. A name will appear with the first character blinking. To modify the first character simply press the UP or DOWN  
ARROW keys to scroll through all available characters. Once the desired character appears press the ENTER key to  
accept the character and then automatically move to the next character. When completed, press and hold the MY  
WORKOUTS key to save the profile name. The name will be saved and the display will return to EDIT OPTIONS.  
The PAUSE/CLEAR key can be pressed at anytime to delete the current flashing character. In addition, when the first  
character is blinking the PAUSE/CLEAR key can be pressed to return the console to My Workouts EDIT OPTIONS.  
If the PAUSE/CLEAR key is pressed while in My Workouts EDIT OPTIONS the console will return to idle mode. If no  
key is pressed within 30 seconds, the display will exit the programming mode and return to idle mode. No workout will  
be saved.  
MY WORKOUTS - PROGRAMMING THE WORKOUT PROFILE (CHANGE WORKOUT)  
Press the MY WORKOUTS key to scroll through all My Workouts. The default My Workouts names will be  
MY WORKOUT 1 through MY WORKOUT 7. Once the desired MY WORKOUT appears, press and hold the  
MY WORKOUTS key for editing options. The message center then displays USE ARROW KEYS TO SCROLL  
AND ENTER KEY TO SELECT EDIT OPTIONS. Scroll through the edit options by using the ARROW KEYS and press  
the ENTER key when CHANGE WORKOUT is displayed. The console will seem like it is now in normal  
workout set-up mode. Choose a workout and press the ENTER key. Set all other workout parameters such as time,  
weight, age, or target heart rate / level. If no key is pressed within 30 seconds, the display will exit the programming  
mode and return to idle mode. No workout will be saved.  
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MY WORKOUTS - VIEWING THE STATISTICS (VIEW STATISTICS)  
Press the MY WORKOUTS key to scroll through all My Workouts. The default My Workouts names will be  
MY WORKOUT 1 through MY WORKOUT 7. Once the desired MY WORKOUT appears, press and hold the  
MY WORKOUTS key for editing options. The message center then displays USE ARROW KEYS TO SCROLL  
AND ENTER KEY TO SELECT EDIT OPTIONS. Scroll through the edit options by using the ARROW KEYS and press  
the ENTER key when VIEW STATISTICS is displayed. Press the ARROW KEYS to scroll through statistics including:  
Accumulated Time (hours), Accumulated Minutes (minutes combined with hours), Accumulated Calories, and  
Accumulated Distance. Press the MY WORKOUTS key at any time to exit statistics and return to My Workouts  
EDIT OPTIONS. If no key is pressed within 30 seconds, the display will exit the programming mode and return to idle  
mode. No workout will be saved.  
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5
OPTIONAL SETTINGS  
5.1 ENTERING AND USING THE OPTIONAL SETTINGS FEATURE  
Use the Optional Settings feature to change default settings, or to enable or disable certain workouts or displays on the  
Life Fitness cross-trainer console.  
To enter the Optional Settings, while the unit is on, hold down the UP ARROW key and press CLEAR twice. The MESSAGE  
CENTER displays OPTIONAL SETTINGS, and then, the first configuration option. Scroll forward through the options  
using the ENTER key, or backward, using the CLEAR key. For each feature or setting option, the MESSAGE CENTER  
displays the default setting. To change the default, press the UP or DOWN ARROW key for the desired value. Press  
ENTER to select the new value or setting.  
To exit Optional Settings, press the CLEAR key repeatedly until the MESSAGE CENTER displays “SELECT WORKOUT  
USING ARROW KEYS OR PRESS QUICK START”.  
OPTIONAL SETTINGS  
Setting  
Default Value  
Description  
MAX WORKOUT DURATION  
60 minutes  
This is the maximum possible duration for a workout. The value can  
range from 1 to 99.  
ENGLISH/METRIC UNITS  
ENGLISH  
DISABLED  
DISABLED  
DISABLED  
This option determines the units used for entering weight and  
measuring distance.  
WATTS DISPLAY  
If this option is enabled, the MESSAGE CENTER displays the of Watts  
equivalent pedaling rate.  
ENABLE/ DISABLE  
METS DISPLAY  
If this option is enabled, the MESSAGE CENTER displays the Mets  
equivalent of the pedaling rate.  
ENABLE/ DISABLE  
CAL/HR DISPLAY  
ENABLE/ DISABLE  
If this option is enabled, the MESSAGE CENTER displays the number  
of calories burned per hour during the workout.  
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6
SERVICE AND TECHNICAL DATA  
6.1 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE TIPS  
The Life Fitness cross-trainer is backed by the engineering excellence of Life Fitness and is one of the most rugged  
and trouble-free pieces of exercise equipment on the market today. Commercial Life Fitness products have proven to be  
durable in health clubs, colleges, and military facilities the world over. This same technology, engineering expertise, and  
reliability have gone into the Life Fitness cross-trainer.  
NOTE: The safety of the equipment can be maintained only if the equipment is examined regularly for damage or wear.  
Keep the equipment out of use until defective parts are repaired or replaced. Pay special attention to parts that are subject  
to wear as outlined in the Preventive Maintenance Schedule.  
REMARQUE : pour conserver un matériel sûr, il convient de l'inspecter régulièrement afin de déceler tout signe d'usure  
ou d'endommagement. N'utilisez pas l'appareil tant que les pièces défectueuses n'ont pas été réparées ou remplacées.  
Portez une attention toute particulière aux pièces qui s'usent, comme indiqué ci-dessous.  
The following preventive maintenance tips will keep your Life Fitness cross-trainer operating at peak performance:  
Locate the Life Fitness cross-trainer in a cool, dry place.  
Clean the top surface of the pedals regularly.  
Keep the display console free of fingerprints and salt build-up caused by sweat.  
Use a 100% cotton cloth, lightly moistened with water and mild liquid detergent, to clean the Life Fitness cross-trainer.  
Other fabrics, including paper towels, may scratch the surface. Do not use ammonia, chlorine, or acid-based cleaners.  
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Long fingernails may damage or scratch the surface of the console; use the pad of the finger to press the selection  
buttons on the console.  
Clean the housing and moving arms thoroughly on a regular basis.  
NOTE: When cleaning the exterior of the unit, a non-abrasive cleaner and soft cotton cloth are strongly  
recommended. At no time should cleaner be applied directly to any part of the equipment; apply the non-  
abrasive cleaner on a soft cloth and then wipe the unit.  
6.2 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE  
Follow the schedule below to ensure proper operation of the product.  
ITEM  
WEEKLY  
C
MONTHLY  
I
BI-ANNUALLY ANNUALLY  
Display Console  
Console Mounting Bolts  
Accessory Tray  
Frame  
I
C
C
C
I
I
I
Plastic Covers  
KEY: C=Clean; I=Inspect  
6.3 TROUBLESHOOTING THE LIFEPULSE SYSTEM SENSORS  
If the heart rate reading is erratic or missing, do the following:  
Dry the hands if necessary to prevent slipping.  
Apply hands to all four sensors; two in each hand.  
Grasp the sensors firmly.  
Apply constant pressure around the sensors.  
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6.4 TROUBLESHOOTING THE POLAR HEART RATE CHEST STRAP  
HEART RATE READING IS ERRATIC OR ABSENT ENTIRELY  
Repeat the electrode wetting procedure. See section 3.2 titled Heart Rate Monitoring. The electrodes 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 (91 centimeters) of the heart rate receiver.  
The Polar heart rate chest strap is battery operated and will eventually stop functioning. If the chest strap transmitter  
battery is depleted, contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services at 1-800-351-3737 for instructions on how to  
have the chest strap replaced.  
HEART RATE READING IS ERRATIC OR EXTREMELY HIGH  
When exercising with the Polar heart rate chest strap, the user may come within range of electromagnetic signals strong  
enough to cause abnormally elevated heart rate readings. Possible sources of such signals include  
Television sets and/or antennas, cell phones, computers, cars, high voltage power lines and motor driven exercise equipment.  
Another heart rate transmitter within three feet (91 centimeters) may also cause abnormal heart rate readings.  
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6.5 HOW TO OBTAIN PRODUCT SERVICE  
1. Verify the symptom and review the operating instructions. The problem may be unfamiliarity with the product and its  
features and workouts.  
2. Locate the serial number plate, which is at the back end of the unit. Document the serial number, which consists of  
three letters followed by six numerals.  
Customer Support Services group:  
For Product Service within  
the United States and Canada:  
Life Fitness Atlantic BV  
Life Fitness Benelux  
Life Fitness Latin America  
and Caribbean  
Telephone: (+32) 03.644.44.88  
FAX: (+32) 03.644.24.80  
Telephone: (+32) 87.300.942  
FAX: (+32) 87.300.943  
Telephone: (+1) 847.288.3964  
FAX: (+1) 847 288.3886  
Telephone: (+1) 847.451.0036  
FAX: (+1) 847.288.3702  
Toll-free telephone: 800.351.3737  
Life Fitness Brazil  
Telephone: (+55) 11.7295.2217  
FAX: (+55) 11.7295.2218  
For Product Service Internationally:  
Life Fitness Italia S.R.L.  
Life Fitness Europe GmbH  
Telephone: (+49) 089.317.751.66  
FAX: (+49) 089.317.751.38  
Telephone: (+39) 0457.237.811  
FAX: (+39) 0457.238.197  
Life Fitness Japan  
Telephone: (+81) 3.3359.4306  
FAX: (+81) 3.3359.4307  
Life Fitness Vertriebs GmbH  
Telephone: (+43) 1615.7198  
FAX: (+43) 1615.7198.20  
Life Fitness (UK) LTD  
Telephone: (+44) 1353.665507  
FAX: (+44) 1353.666018  
Life Fitness Iberia  
Telephone : (+34) 93 672 4660  
FAX : (+34) 93 672 4670  
Life Fitness Asia Pacific Ltd  
Telephone: (+852) 2891.6677  
FAX: (+852) 2575.6001  
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7
WARRANTY INFORMATION  
WHAT IS COVERED:  
This Life Fitness consumer product ("Product") is warranted to be free of all defects in material and workmanship.  
WHO IS COVERED:  
The original purchaser or any person receiving a newly purchased Product as a gift from the original purchaser.  
HOW LONG IS IT COVERED:  
Residential: All electrical and mechanical components and labor are covered, after the date of purchase, as listed on the chart below.  
Non-Residential: Warranty void (this Product is intended for residential use only).  
WHO PAYS SHIPPING & INSURANCE FOR SERVICE:  
If the Product or any warranted part must be returned to a service facility for repairs, Life Fitness will pay all shipping and insurance  
charges during the warranty period (within the United States only). The purchaser is responsible for shipping and insurance charges  
after the warranty has expired.  
WHAT WE WILL DO TO CORRECT COVERED DEFECTS:  
We will ship to you any new or rebuilt replacement part or component, or, at our option, replace the Product. Such replacement parts  
are warranted for the remaining portion of the original warranty period.  
WHAT IS NOT COVERED:  
Any failures or damage caused by unauthorized service, misuse, accident, negligence, improper assembly or installation, debris result-  
ing from any construction activities in the Product's environment, rust or corrosion as a result of the Product's location, alterations or  
modifications without our written authorization or by failure on your part to use, operate and maintain the Product as set out in your  
User Manual ("Manual"). All terms of this warranty are void if this Product is moved beyond the continental borders of the United States  
of America (excluding Alaska, Hawaii and Canada) and are then subject to the terms provided by that country's local authorized  
Life Fitness Representative.  
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WHAT YOU MUST DO:  
Retain proof of purchase (our receipt of the attached registration card assures registration of purchase information but is not required);  
use, operate and maintain the Product as specified in the Manual; notify Customer Service of any defect within 10 days after discovery  
of the defect; if instructed, return any defective part for replacement or, if necessary, the entire Product for repair. Life Fitness reserves  
the right to decide whether or not a product is to be returned for repair.  
USER MANUAL:  
It is VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THE MANUAL before operating the Product. Remember to perform the periodic maintenance  
requirements specified in the Manual to assure proper operation and your continued satisfaction.  
PRODUCT REGISTRATION:  
Register online at www.lifefitness.com/registration. Our receipt assures that your name, address and date of purchase are on file as  
a registered owner of the Product. Failure to return the card will not affect your rights under this warranty. Being a registered owner  
assures coverage in the event you lose your proof of purchase. Please retain your proof of purchase, such as your bill of sale or receipt.  
HOW TO GET PARTS & SERVICE:  
Simply call Customer Service at 1-800-351-3737 or (+1) 847-288-3300, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central  
Standard Time, and tell them your name, address and the serial number of your Product (consoles and frames may have separate  
serial numbers). They will tell you how to get a replacement part, or, if necessary, arrange for service where your Product is located.  
EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY:  
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUD-  
ING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,  
AND ALL OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES ON OUR PART. We neither assume nor authorize any person to assure for us any  
other obligation or liability concerning the sale of this Product. Under no circumstances shall we be liable under this warranty, or other-  
wise, of any damage to any person or property, including any lost profits or lost savings, for any special, indirect, secondary, incidental  
or consequential damages of any nature arising out of the use of or inability to use this Product. Some states do not allow the exclu-  
sion or limitation of implied warranties or of liability for incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may  
not apply to you. Warranties may vary outside the U.S. Contact Life Fitness for details.  
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CHANGES IN WARRANTY NOT AUTHORIZED:  
No one is authorized to change, modify or extend the terms of this limited warranty.  
EFFECT OF U.S. STATE LAWS:  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.  
MODEL  
LIFETIME  
5 YEARS  
3 YEARS  
1 YEAR  
Club Series  
Frame  
N/A  
Electrical Parts &  
Mechanical Parts  
Labor  
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8
SPECIFICATIONS  
8.1 LIFE FITNESS CLUB SERIES ELLIPTICAL CROSS-TRAINER SPECIFICATIONS  
Designed use:  
Residential  
Maximum user weight: 350 pounds / 160 kilograms  
Power requirements:  
120 volt, 1.0 amp (U.S. & Canada); 100-240 volt, 1.0 amp (outside U.S. & Canada)  
Console:  
Type:  
MESSAGE CENTER with ARROW keys  
Displays:  
Elapsed time, RPM, level, calories, heart rate, distance, calories burned per hour (when  
enabled), Mets (when enabled) and Watts (when enabled)  
Summaries:  
Total elapsed time of workout, total calories burned, total distance  
0.54 inches / 1.4 centimeters  
Character size:  
Workouts:  
Modes:  
Manual, Random, Hill, EZ Resistance, Sport Training, Fat Burn, Cardio, Heart Rate Hill, Heart  
Rate Interval, Extreme Heart Rate, Total Body, Lower Body, Around the World, Cascades,  
Kilimanjaro, Speed Training, Interval, Foothills, My Workouts (7 slots), Quick Start  
Total Body and Lower Body modes during all workouts except for Fat Burn, Cardio, Heart Rate  
Hill, Heart Rate Interval, Extreme Heart Rate, and EZ Resistance  
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Heart rate monitor:  
Lifepulse digital heart rate monitoring system sensors  
Polar telemetry heart rate monitoring system  
Polar heart rate chest strap  
Resistance Levels:  
Pedal speed range:  
Drive type:  
20  
25 - 100 RPM  
Belt/alternator  
Standard  
Accessory Tray:  
Integrated Reading Rack: Standard  
Color:  
Slate gray with red and black accents  
PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS:  
Length:  
Width:  
Height:  
Weight:  
83 inches / 211 centimeters  
28 inches / 71 centimeters  
61 inches / 155 centimeters  
235 pounds / 106.5 kilograms  
SHIPPING DIMENSIONS:  
Length:  
Width:  
Height:  
Weight:  
81.3 inches / 206.5 centimeters  
29.6 inches / 75 centimeters  
47 inches / 119.3 centimeters  
250 pounds / 113.4 kilograms  
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