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1. 13 3 2 Heart Rate Monitoring ss 14 The Polar Heart Rate Chest Strap The Lifepulse Digital Heart Rate Sensors 4 The WOrKOUtS isei aa ara aaa r a Ea a aaa A aAa ted vadietaanibicstaeagalavants 15 4 1 Workout Descriptions 15 To Begin a Lifecycle Exercise Bike Workout Quick Start Fat Burn and Cardio Heart Rate Zone Training Heart Rate 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 ss 24 4 4 How to Maximize Workouts on the Lifecycle Exercise Bike 25 Selecting the Correct Intensity Level 5 Service and Technical Data ss 26 5 1 Preventive Maintenance Tips 26 5 2 How to Solve Basic Operating Problems 27 5 3 Troubleshooting the Heart Rate Chest Strap 27 5 4 How to Obtain Product Service 38 6 Specifications o res e peer cars den Heed eae done den ne dead SE ae veneer ee 29 6 1 C7i R7i Lifecycle Exercise Bike Specifications cceeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeaaeeeees 29 6 2 C9i R9i Lifecycle Exercise Bike Specifications ccceceeeeneeeeeeeneeeeeeeneeeeeeaaeeeees 30 2000 Life Fitness a division of Brunswick Corporation All rights reserved Life Fitness Lifecycle and Lifepulse are registered trademarks and Heart Rate Zone
2. 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 3 hills based on 3 heart rate goals Hill 1 is 90 Target Heart Rate THR Hill 2 is 95 THR Hill 3 is THR The valley will always be defined as 85 of the THR The time or duration you spend at a given heart rate goal is fixed at 1 minute once you reach your goal If you don t reach the given goal you won t encounter any other goals Your fitness level determines the number of hills and valleys you encounter Workout duration is based on time and thus can end during any Target Heart Rate goal 100 THR 25 THR 90 THR 89 THR 85 THR 65 THR Warm Up Heart Rale Hill Workoul Profile 144 THR 137 THR 130 THR Warm Up 122 THR 122 THR User Example 40 year old 144 recommended THR HEART RATE INTERVAL WORKOUT HEART RATE INTERVAL Workout toggles you through 2 intensity levels based on your target heart rate Duration of the hills and valleys is 3 minutes each after you reach your current goal Your fitness level determines the number of hills and valleys you encounter 100 THR 100 THR 100 THR 90 THR 99 THR
3. 5 7 8 12 lt 130 lt 59 2 2 131 169 59 5 76 8 2 3 170 210 72 3 95 5 3 3 gt 210 gt 95 5 3 7 NOTE f your weight varies from these values substantially you may wish to increase or decrease the indicated levels accordingly If your heart rate is below 65 of your theoretical maximum heart rate at the conclusion of the Fit Test retake the test at a higher level The Fit Test is an estimate of your VO2 max which is a measurement of how well the heart supplies oxygenated blood to the exercising muscles and how efficiently those muscles receive oxygen from the blood This measurement is generally regarded by physicians and exercise physiologists as the standard for aerobic capacity 22 4 1 11 FITTESTTIPS The computer will not accept e Heart rates less than 90 or greater than 199 beats per minute e Body weights less than 74 pounds 34 kg or greater than 350 pounds 159 kg e Ages below 10 or over 99 years e Data input that exceeds human potential If you make an error when entering any Fit Test data you can correct it by pressing Clear inputting the correct information and pressing Enter It is important to take the Fit Test under similar circumstances each time The heart rate is dependent on many factors including e Amount of sleep the previous night at least seven hours is recommended e Time of day e Time since last meal two to four hours after the last meal is recommended e Time since last drinking a liq
4. A Lh Hire INIL 612 289 4600 ewan a te or vasvas mi aies um tags 11 2 2 DISPLAY CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS A MESSAGE CENTER Provides all the instructions for programming the Lifecycle exercise bike In addition it displays Elapsed Time Level or Calories and Speed Heart Rate Calories Per Hour Distance Traveled Watts MPH in Race Mode are alternately displayed The alternating display can be locked on any one value by depressing the Display Lock Key B START The Start Key activates the Display Console after you begin pedaling and is then inactive for the A F G remainder of the workout Leve Coker at b Hear Rize Lal dar BUianee Walls oN alan ayy Nf a pr Ciar Pausa PEN TNN Rate Walks Quick Quick Start Begin Pedaling Press Stari Preas Quick Start C QUICK START Use this key after pressing the Start Key and immediately begin a Manual Workout D THE ARROW keys Use these keys to select all of your workout parameters including length of time of your ride age weight gender target heart rate and effort level You can also increase or decrease your effort level at any time by pressing either of the Up Down Keys or change your target heart rate if you are in the Fat Burn Cardio Heart Rate Hill Heart Rate Interval or Extreme HR Workouts E ENTER Use this key to execute input of any information which you have keyed It is not necessary to press Enter w
5. Heart Rate Interval Workout Profile 144 THR 130 THR 130 THR User Example 40 year old 144 recommended THR 4 1 5 EXTREME HR WORKOUT EXTREME HR Workout is an intense workout for more experienced users This workout is used to add variety to your workout 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 100 THR 100 THR 100 THR Stabilizing Period Stabilizing Perlad Siabilizing Perlod Goal Dawn 75 THR 75 THR Heart Rate Interval Warkout Profile 183 153 153 Stabilizing Period Stabllizing Perkad Sabllizing Perlod Warm Up Cool Down 115 115 User Example 40 year old 153 recommended THR 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 period Then the resistance is reduced When your heart rate recovers to 75 THR it is maintained at 75 THR for a stabilizing period Then the bike increases resistance again This will keep happening until your workout duration is reached 19 4 1 6 SPORT TRAINING WORKOUT SPORT TRAINING Workout simulates conditions that a biker would experience when cycling in an outdoor environment Baseline level is hill 3 which simulates flat biking in an outdo
6. Make sure the chest strap transmitter is within three feet one meter of the heart rate receiver e The estimated battery life of the chest strap transmitter is 2500 hours of use If the chest strap transmitter battery is depleted contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services for instructions on how to have your chest strap replaced See How to Obtain Product Service for locations THE HEART RATE READING IS ERRATIC OR EXTREMELY HIGH ABOVE 200 e When exercising with the Heart Rate Chest Strap it 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 computers cars high voltage power lines and motor driven equipment Another heart rate transmitter within three feet one meter may also cause abnormal heart rate readings NOTE There is a very small less than one percent portion of the general population whose heart rates can not be detected by heart rate monitors including Electrocardiograph This phenomenon is called biopotential and is extremely rare 28 5 4 How To OBTAIN PRODUCT SERVICE 1 Verify the symptom and review the operating instructions and How To Solve Basic Operating Problems within this manual The problem may be unfamiliarity with the Lifecycle exercise bike s features and programs 2 Locate and document the serial number of the unit which is located on the underside of the b
7. Rate Hill Heart Rate Interval Extreme HR Sport Training Hill Random Manual and Fit Test Effort Level MPH or KPH Race Mode Total Calories Burned Distance Traveled miles or kilometers Elapsed Time Heart Rate Pedal RPM Calories Per Hour and Watts and or METS Lifepulse Digital Heart Rate Sensors Dark Grey with Black Accents C9i 46 inches 116 8 centimeters 23 inches 58 4 centimeters 55 inches 139 7 centimeters 87 pounds 39 4 kilograms C9i 46 inches 116 8 centimeters 23 inches 58 4 centimeters 37 inches 94 centimeters 105 pounds 47 6 kilograms 31 R9i 56 inches 142 2 centimeters 25 inches 63 centimeters 48 inches 121 9 centimeters 121 pounds 54 8 kilograms R9i 55 inches 139 7 centimeters 28 inches 71 1 centimeters 41 inches 104 1 centimeters 159 pounds 72 kilograms
8. correctement sur le v lo d exercice allong Lifecycle il convient d enjamber le cadre puis de s asseoir sur le si ge Proc der l inverse pour en descendre 27 5 2 How To SOLVE BASIC OPERATING PROBLEMS SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION No Power 9 volt battery missing Install 9 volt alkaline battery 9 volt battery too low Replace 9 volt alkaline battery Harness not connected Disconnect and reconnect harness Difficult to pedal 10 to 15 hour break in period not Ride the bike for 10 to 15 hours complete Bike shuts off during ride Pedaling too slow Pedal at 35 rpm minimum Not entering desired workout Check that desired workout duration duration appears in display window prior to pressing Enter Display flickers or fades in and out Wire harness connector loose Carefully remove console and disconnect then reconnect the 10 pin connector 5 3 TROUBLESHOOTING THE HEART RATE CHEST STRAP MODELS C7i and R7i The Heart Rate Chest Strap is required when using either the C7i or R7i model which is equipped with Polar compatible telemetry heart rate monitoring technology THE HEART RATE READING IS ERRATIC OR ABSENT ENTIRELY e Repeat the electrode wetting procedure see How to Use the Optional Heart Rate Chest Strap The electrodes must be wet to pick up and transmit accurate heart rate readings e Make sure the electrodes are flat against the skin e Wash the belt transmitter regularly with mild soap and water e
9. 0 pounds 114 kilograms None Quick Start Fat Burn Cardio Heart Rate Hill Heart Rate Interval Extreme HR Sport Training Hill Random Manual and Fit Test Elapsed Time Pedal RPM and MPH or KPH Race Mode Calories Per Hour Watts and or METS Total Calories Burned Distance Traveled miles or kilometers Resistance Level and Heart Rate when wearing a telemetry heart rate monitoring chest strap Polar compatible telemetry heart rate monitoring system with Heart Rate Chest Strap Dark Grey with Black Accents C7i 46 inches 116 8 centimeters 23 inches 58 4 centimeters 55 inches 139 7 centimeters 87 pounds 39 4 kilograms C7i 46 inches 116 8 centimeters 23 inches 58 4 centimeters 37 inches 94 centimeters 105 pounds 47 6 kilograms 30 R7i 56 inches 142 2 centimeters 25 inches 63 centimeters 48 inches 121 9 centimeters 121 pounds 54 8 kilograms R7i 55 inches 139 7 centimeters 28 inches 71 1 centimeters 41 inches 104 1 centimeters 159 pounds 72 kilograms 6 2 C9i R9i LIFECYCLE EXERCISE BIKE SPECIFICATIONS Designed use Maximum user weight Power requirements Workouts Console displays Heart rate monitor system Color PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS Length Width Height Weight SHIPPING DIMENSIONS Length Width Height Weight Consumer R9i 350 pounds 159 kilograms C9i 250 pounds 114 kilograms None Quick Start Fat Burn Cardio Heart
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12. RECUMBENT EXERCISE BIKES If the seat needs to be adjusted lift the spring loaded adjusting handle located on the right front side of the seat Slide the seat forward or backward as necessary to the proper position and release the pin to complete engagement Gently slide the seat forward and backward a small distance to ensure it is locked into place Check the seat distance again and re adjust it if necessary A CAUTION Do not attempt to adjust the seat while you are pedaling the bike Doing so or failing to insert the seat pin completely may result in an uncomfortable workout or cause injury A MISE EN GARDE Ne pas essayer d ajuster la selle pendant le p dalage Tout ajustage en cours de fonctionnement ou toute insertion incompl te de la goupille de la selle pourrait nuire l exercice ou entra ner des blessures 1 2 3 How TO ADJUST THE FOOTSTRAPS The pedals on your Lifecycle exercise bike have footstraps with slits on both the inside and the outside of each strap To adjust the width of the straps grasp the outside of the strap and pull down and away from the knob Once the slotted 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 TA Es A 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
13. The higher the column of lights the greater the resistance The left most column of lights represents your current position The remaining columns show the upcoming terrain As your workout 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 read automatically on telemetry equipped models C7i R7i when wearing a heart rate chest strap 3 HEART RATE ZONE TRAINING EXERCISE 3 1 WHY HEART RATE ZONE TRAINING EXERCISE Research shows that exercising within a specific heart rate range is the optimal way to monitor exercise intensity and achieve maximum results That is the idea behind the Life Fitness Heart Rate Zone Training Exercise Program Zone Training takes the guesswork out of working out by identifying specific ranges or zones in which to maintain a heart rate to achieve maximum exercise results according to personal goals In short Zone Training all but eliminates under and over training by allowing you to target your heart rate to your individual fitness objectives For instance if the primary goal is to burn fat exercise at a level between 60 and 75 of your theoretical max
14. Training and RELY ON IT are trademarks of Brunswick Corporation Any use of these trademarks without the express written consent of Life Fitness is forbidden This Operation Manual describes the functions of the following products Lifecycle exercise bike Models C7i C9i R7i R9i See Specifications page in this manual for product specific features Statement of Purpose The Exercise Bike is an exercise machine that enables users to simulate cycling in an upright or recumbent position depending on model configuration 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 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 m decin pour suivre un examen m dical complet avant de se lancer dans un programme d exercice Ceci concerne surtout les utilisateurs avec des ant c dents familiaux de tension lev e ou d affections cardiaques les personnes de plus de 45 ans les fumeurs et les ob ses ainsi que tous ceux qui ont un taux lev de cholest rol ou qui n ont pas fait d exercice r guli rement depuis un an Si tout moment penda
15. above with your finger until the bike is level Tighten the locknut TT FOOT 1 2 2 How TO ADJUST THE SEAT A properly adjusted seat is extremely important in any bike oriented exercise activity and the Lifecycle exercise bike is no exception If the seat is too close excessive strain will be placed on the knees and quadriceps muscles if the seat is too far the resulting reaching action will irritate the feet ankles hips and knees Sit on the seat and place the balls of your feet on the pedals An optimum position will allow you to move through the bottom of the stroke without locking your knees or shifting in the seat your knees should have a slight bend at the point of fullest leg extension UPRIGHT EXERCISE BIKES If the seat needs to be adjusted dismount the bike Pull out the adjusting pin located on the front of the seat post Slide the seat post up or down as necessary to the proper position and re insert the pin to complete engagement Check the seat height again and readjust it if necessary A CAUTION Do not attempt to adjust the seat while you are pedaling the bike Doing so or failing to insert the seat pin completely may result in an uncomfortable workout or cause injury A MISE EN GARDE Ne pas essayer d ajuster la selle pendant le p dalage Tout ajustage en cours de fonctionnement ou toute insertion incompl te de la goupille de la selle pourrait nuire l exercice ou entra ner des blessures
16. arm up period by simply pressing the Up Down Keys or toggling Fat Burn and Cardio target heart rates using the Enter Key The Life Fitness Heart Rate Zone Training workouts begin with a three minute warm up period designed to safely get you closer to your target heart rate from a resting start It should take two to three minutes for your heart rate to reach your target NOTE f your heart rate is above the chosen target during the warm up period the warm up period will immediately end and the Lifecycle exercise bike will begin automatically varying its resistance to maintain your target heart rate t Defined by the American College of Sports Medicine s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription as 220 minus your age 17 4 1 4 HEART RATE HILL AND HEART RATE INTERVAL WORKOUTS These workouts combine both the standard Hill workout profiles with the Fat Burn and Cardio workout profiles You are asked to enter your age as in standard Fat Burn and Cardio Heart Rate Workouts A recommended workout Heart Rate is then calculated for you You are shown this value and asked to accept or change it using the Arrow Keys and or Enter Key This value is used as the upper value of your workout zone The lower values of this zone are automatically calculated based on which program you selected During the workout your Heart Rate Zone is tracked to see how long you stay in your zone If your heart rate reaches or goes past the Theoretical Maximum for
17. do so up for male or down for female and then press Enter Key e After selecting a gender the Message Center will prompt you to select a workout level SELECT LEVEL Consult the Activity Levels chart on the following page for the effort level you should input based on your age gender and activity level Use the Up Down Keys to enter the corresponding level After having completed the five minute Fit Test you will be prompted to grasp the LifePulse Sensors C9i R9i models or your heart rate will be automatically entered from your heart 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 Total calories burned is the best measure of the amount of work performed in any given workout RECOMMENDED FIT TEST LEVELS AGE WEIGHT KG INACTIVE ACTIVE VERY ACTIVE lt 30 lt 130 lt 59 3 7 8 131 169 59 5 76 8 7 8 12 170 210 72 3 95 5 8 12 15 gt 210 gt 95 5 12 15 16 lt 130 lt 59 2 3 7 131 169 59 5 76 8 3 7 8 170 210 72 3 95 5 7 8 12 si gt 210 gt 95 5 12 40 49 lt 130 lt 59 2 2 3 131 169 59 5 76 8 3 3 7 170 210 72 3 95 5 3 7 8 gt 210 gt 95
18. e bike pedals e Keep the area around your Lifecycle exercise bike clear of any obstructions including walls and furniture e Always be careful and exercise caution when mounting or dismounting your Lifecycle exercise bike Use the handlebar whenever additional stability is required e Wear shoes with rubber or high traction soles Do not use shoes with heels leather soles cleats or spikes Do not use the bike in your bare feet e Do not tip the Lifecycle exercise bike on its side during operation A CAUTION Life Fitness STRONGLY recommends that if you are undertaking an exercise program please see your physician for a complete medical exam particularly if you have a family history of high blood pressure or heart disease are over the age of 45 or if you smoke have high cholesterol are obese or have 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 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE 11 CONSIGNES DE S CURIT IMPORTANTES e Avant d utiliser ce produit lire imp rativement ce manuel d utilisation en ENTIER ainsi que TOUTES les instructions Le v lo d exercice Lifecycle est con u pour tre utilis uniquement de la mani re d crite dans ce manuel e Les instructions de la console doivent toujours tre suivies pour obtenir un fonctionnement correct e Une surveillance troite est n cessaire lors
19. e following steps to begin any of the Lifecycle workouts e First adjust the seat position and make certain the seat pin is properly locked and the bike is level e Begin pedaling and press the Start Key e Select a workout by pressing the Up Down Keys until the workout you want appears in the Message Center and then press Enter or wait 10 seconds and your selection will be automatically entered Your Lifecycle exercise bike features graduated levels of intensity to more closely simulate riding through hills and valleys As you encounter hills in various workouts the pedal resistance will increase or decrease for the duration of that hill The Lifecycle exercise bike is a constant work machine in the Sport Training Hill Race Random and Manual Workout pedal resistance automatically compensates for changes in RPM In other words the slower you pedal the greater the resistance conversely the faster you pedal the less resistance you feel The distance you travel will remain the same pedaling faster will not bring you to the end of a workout sooner nor burn more calories assuring you of a consistent workout NOTE Mileage readings 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 with
20. hen keying 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 the key a second time to clear the summary information and the Message Center Window prompts you to choose a workout PAUSE Use the Pause Key to put your workout on hold or restart it To place your workout on hold press the key once and continue pedaling remember you are powering the machine if you stop pedaling all power is lost and the display will go blank Pedal resistance drops to the minimum when the Lifecycle exercise bike is paused the stopwatch function is activated and the Elapsed Time Window begins counting up from zero Use this as a brief rest period if you feel fatigued or to take your heart rate H RACE ON OFF Lets you toggle in and out of the Race Mode at any time in the Hill Random and Manual Workouts The Speed RPM display will toggle between RPM and MPH KPH every five seconds Your MPH will be dependent on your pedal speed and the level chosen See the Race Option information 12 WORKOUT PROFILE WINDOW Displays a matrix of lights showing your present position and upcoming terrain
21. ike Here are some preventive maintenance tips that will keep your Lifecycle exercise bike operating at peak performance e Locate your Lifecycle exercise bike in a cool dry place e Clean the seat surface regularly e Clean the seat extrusion with a soft cloth and a non abrasive liquid cleanser and check the seat adjustment pin insertion monthly e Keep the Display Console free of fingerprints and salt build 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 e 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 strongly recommended At no time should cleanser be applied directly to any part of the equipment use non abrasive cleanser on a soft cloth and then wipe the unit A CAUTION DO NOT step on any portion of the housing when getting on or off the exercise bike doing so may crack the housing The correct way to get on mount the recumbent Lifecycle exercise bike is to step over and straddle the housing then lower yourself onto the seat Reverse the procedure to get off dismount A MISE EN GARDE NE PAS marcher sur le cadre lors de la mont e sur le v lo d exercice ou lors de la descente car cela risquerait de le fendre Pour monter
22. ike just behind the front stabilizer bar 3 Contact the nearest Life Fitness Customer Support Services Group TOLL FREE WITHIN THE U S AND CANADA Telephone 800 328 9714 Telephone 612 323 4500 FAX 612 323 4794 For Product Service Internationally LIFE FITNESS EUROPE GMBH Telephone 49 89 31 77 51 0 FAX 49 89 31 77 51 38 LIFE FITNESS UK LTD Telephone 44 1353 665507 FAX 44 1353 666719 LIFE FITNESS B ENELUX Telephone 32 3 644 44 88 FAX 32 3 644 24 80 LIFE FITNESS ITALIA S R L Telephone 39 0472 835 470 FAX 39 0472 833 150 Life Fitness Austria Vertriebs GmbH Telephone 43 1 61 57 198 FAX 43 1 61 57 198 20 LIFE FITNESS ASIA PACIFIC LTD Telephone 852 2575 6262 FAX 852 2 575 6001 LIFE FITNESS LATIN AMERICA Telephone 1 847 288 3675 FAX 1 847 288 3762 LIFE FITNESS BRAZIL Telephone 055 11 7266 5210 FAX 055 11 7295 2218 LIFE FITNESS ROTTERDAM Telephone 31 10 294 5011 FAX 3110 294 5029 LIFE FITNESS JAPAN Telephone 81 3 3359 4309 FAX 81 3 3359 4306 29 6 0 SPECIFICATIONS 6 1 C7i R7i LIFECYCLE EXERCISE BIKE SPECIFICATIONS Designed use Maximum user weight Power requirements Workouts Console displays Heart rate monitor system Color PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS Length Width Height Weight SHIPPING DIMENSIONS Length Width Height Weight Consumer R7i 350 pounds 159 kilograms C7i 25
23. ike offers 20 levels of intensity or difficulty from which to choose Level 1 is the easiest and level 20 is the most challenging Select a low effort level 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 the Manual Workout you should select an intensity level that is at least three levels lower than the level you would normally work out at in the Hill Workout The following table will allow you to compare the relative intensities of the four Lifecycle exercise bike computerized fitness workouts 2 RE CS RE ol 7 26 5 SERVICE AND TECHNICAL DATA 5 1 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE TIPS Your Lifecycle exercise bike is backed by the engineering excellence of Life Fitness and is one of the most reliable rugged and trouble free pieces of exercise equipment on the market today Commercial Life Fitness exercise bikes are among the most popular of aerobic trainers regularly standing up to marathon use 18 hours a day 7 days a week in health clubs colleges and military facilities the world over This same technology engineering expertise and reliability has gone into the Life Fitness Exercise B
24. imum heart rate To improve your cardiovascular condition 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 As you exercise grasp the Lifepulse sensors when prompted models C9i or R9i or simply wear a heart rate chest strap on telemetry equipped models C7i and R7i and your heart rate will be transmitted to the on board computer The resistance level will automatically adjust to maintain the target heart rate based on your actual heart rate Heart Rate Interval 80 Max HR Age 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 ESEN 85 NE aad Nea 7 JO 7 65 55 Target Zones LGR YE URANG gt 80 Stea Fat Burn 65 Steady HR Defined by the American College of Sports Medicine s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription as 220 minus your age 14 3 2 HEART RATE MONITORING 3 2 1 THE POLAR HEART RATE CHEST STRAP MODELS C7i and R7i Wet the electrodes A to the transmitter the two grooved surfaces on the underside of the strap and secure the strap as high under the chest muscles as possible The strap should be snug but comfortable eno
25. injury gt MISE EN GARDE Ne pas essayer d ajuster les cale pieds pendant le p dalage Cela pourrait nuire a l exercice ou entra ner des blessures 1 3 OPTIONAL SETTINGS FOR THE LIFECYCLE EXERCISE BIKE 1 3 1 MAXIMUM WORKOUT TIME The Maximum Workout Time Option allows the maximum workout time to be changed from the default maximum time limit of 99 minutes to anywhere from 1 to 99 minutes Altering the maximum workout time will affect all workouts except the Fit Test To change the Lifecycle exercise bike maximum workout time proceed as follows 1 Press and hold the Down Arrow Key 2 Begin pedaling you must reach a minimum of 35 RPM then press the Start Key All LED s and 14 segment displays will be illuminated This is called Diagnostic State 1 There are fifteen distinct Diagnostic States and the maximum workout time default settings reside in Diagnostic State 6 Each time you press the Enter Key you will advance one diagnostic state Continue to advance to Diagnostic 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 see when you approach the unit for normal
26. istance of the Lifecycle exercise bikes in response to your heart rate These two workouts use either the technology of the Lifepulse Digital Sensors models C9i and R9i or Polar compatible telemetry models C7i and R7i to monitor your heart rate and automatically adjust the work load to maintain your Target Heart Rate The end result is a perfect workout every time eliminating both under and over training On the Lifecycle exercise bike the Fat Burn Workout will maintain your heart rate at 65 of your theoretical maximum heart rate or another target heart rate that you enter Pedal resistance will automatically adjust to maintain the target heart rate Exercising at 65 of your theoretical maximum heart rate maximizes the aerobic benefits of exercise by accessing the body s fat stores for fuel and by allowing you to exercise longer CARDIO WORKOUT The Cardio Workout is virtually identical to the Fat Burn Workout The only difference is that your 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 ultimate interval training workout Remember you may change your Target Heart Rate at any time after the w
27. ne pas perdre l quilibre e Porter des chaussures avec des semelles en caoutchouc ou fournissant une tr s bonne adh rence Ne pas utiliser de chaussures talons de semelles en cuir ou de crampons Ne pas utiliser ce v lo pieds nus e Ne pas renverser le v lo Lifecycle sur le c t pendant son fonctionnement A MISE EN GARDE Life Fitness conseille VIVEMENT de consulter un m decin pour suivre un examen m dical complet avant de se lancer dans un programme d exercice Ceci concerne surtout les utilisateurs avec des ant c dents familiaux de tension lev e ou d affections cardiaques les personnes de plus de 45 ans les fumeurs et les ob ses ainsi que tous ceux qui ont un taux lev de cholest rol ou qui n ont pas fait d exercice r guli rement depuis un an Si tout moment pendant l exercice l utilisateur ressent un malaise un tourdissement ou une douleur ou s il se trouve bout de souffle il doit s arr ter imm diatement CONSERVER CES INSTRUCTIONS POUR TOUT USAGE ULTERIEUR 1 2 SETUP 1 2 1 How TO STABILIZE THE LIFECYLE EXERCISE BIKE Depending on the surface on which you place your Lifecycle exercise bike on it may need to 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
28. nt l exercice l utilisateur ressent un malaise un tourdissement ou une douleur ou s il se trouve court de souffle il doit imm diatement s arr ter 1 GETTING STARTED 11 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS e Before using this product it is essential that you read this ENTIRE operation manual and ALL instructions The Lifecycle exercise bike is intended for use solely in the manner described in this manual e Always follow the console instructions for proper operation e Close supervision is necessary when used by or near children invalids or disabled persons e Never operate a Life Fitness exercise bike if it has been dropped damaged or even partially immersed in water Contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services for assistance e Never insert objects into any opening in your Lifecycle exercise bike If an object should drop inside carefully retrieve it If you cannot reach the item contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services e Never place liquids of any type directly on the unit except in an accessory tray Containers with lids are recommended e Do not use the Lifecycle exercise bike outdoors near swimming pools or in areas of high humidity e Do not use the Lifecycle exercise bike in areas where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxygen is being administered Such substances increase the danger of combustion and explosion e Keep all loose clothing shoelaces and towels away from the Lifecycle exercis
29. nter level HEART RATE INTERVAL FIT TEST Enter age Enter age Enter Max Target Heart Ratet Enter weight Enter time Enter sex Enter level Enter level TM EXTREME HR Enter age Enter Max Target Heart Ratet 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 Race mode on at any time and the Lifecycle exercise bike s 20 effort levels are transformed into the gears of a high performance road racing bicycle The pedal resistance will change with the speed at which you pedal enhancing your workout enjoyment while also allowing you greater control over the workout s intensity the greater the resistance the more LED s will be illuminated The distance you travel and the calories you burn during your workout will also vary with your pedal speed 25 4 4 HowTo MaximizZE WORKOUTS ON THE LIFECYCLE EXERCISE BIKE In the Lifecycle exercise bike s Manual Random and Hill Workouts you can change the level of intensity at any time by simply pressing the Up Down Keys In addition should you decide to choose a different workout after starting another simply push the Clear Key twice to clear the first workout and then select the new workout 4 4 1 SELECTING THE CORRECT INTENSITY LEVEL The Lifecycle exercise b
30. operation 1 3 2 ENGLISH METRIC CONVERSION The factory default is set to English measurement When you reach Diagnostic State 8 see above the Data Entry Window will display ENGLISH to designate English units To change the default to metric measurement press the Up Down Keys and the system will toggle between English and metric units and display METRIC For more information on the other 13 Diagnostic States please refer to the Lifecycle Service Manual available from Life Fitness Customer Support Services See How To Obtain Product Service for information on how they can be reached 2 THE DISPLAY CONSOLE 2 1 DISPLAY CONSOLE OVERVIEW The Lifecycle exercise bike s 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 EG PATPSS Level Calories licart Rate Gal Hour Distance Walls 0 20 30 19 50 60 7 30 90 00 A LE nes rah ft ST nat syed la a Pe RARE anne Mas da ve ho Target Zones et RP ff Quick Start a GAUTION Coralia physician floes using aop rya Sop oxy Begin Pedallng Enter ya kab bie e ayere then Press Start ALIENI UN cua acu wear Eu Hal os Au Lee von Press Quick Start Lite Fit t LAR DO
31. or environment Hill 1 simulates going downhill in an outdoor environment Inclines last 30 to 60 seconds 4 1 7 HILL WORKOUT HILL is an interval training workout consisting of a warm up period followed by a plateau of constant effort progressively more difficult levels of effort hills separated by periods of recovery valleys and a cool down period The Lifecycle exercise bike s patented Hill Workout offers the ideal configuration for interval training periods of intense aerobic activity separated by regular intervals of lower intensity exercise Interval training programs have been scientifically demonstrated to yield greater cardiorespiratory improvement than steady pace training Not only does the Hill Workout offer the challenge of alternating periods of high and low intensity but the levels of intensity become progressively more difficult during the course of the workout Because you have the option of working out in a Hill Workout for anywhere from 1 to 99 minutes and because the Hill Workout is composed of four distinct phases the workout must be structured differently to accommodate 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 highe
32. out selecting a workout To do so just begin pedaling press Start Then press the Quick Start Key REMEMBER You can change levels at any time during your workout by simply keying in a new level using the Arrow Keys 4 1 3 FAT BURN AND CARDIO HEART RATE ZONE TRAINING WORKOUTS e Begin a Lifecyle workout see beginning of this section e Enter your age using the Up Down Keys to receive your computed Target Heart Rate Press Enter to accept the calculated target or input your own target heart rate using the Up Down Keys and press Enter e The Message Center will prompt you to enter a time from 1 99 minutes or the maximum time preprogrammed on unit Key in the time you want your workout to last and press Enter e Finally select a warm up effort level from 1 20 The effort level will be displayed in the Data Entry Window you do not need to press Enter and your heart rate management workout will begin a three minute warm up at this level or until you reach your Target Heart Rate whichever comes first followed by the actual heart rate controlled portion of the workout This is true as long as you pedal faster than 65 RPM the resistance will drop off to the point where you can continue pedaling at a pace sufficient to maintain power to the console t Except in the Heart Rate controlled workouts in which you may change your Target Heart Rate 16 FAT BURN WORKOUT The Fat Burn and Cardio heart rate workouts adjust the res
33. que cet appareil est utilis en pr sence d enfants d invalides ou de handicap s ou par ces personnes e Ne jamais faire fonctionner de v lo d exercice Life Fitness qui serait tomb ou aurait t endommag ou partiellement immerg dans l eau Appeler le service client le de Life Fitness pour obtenir de l assistance e Ne jamais ins rer d objets dans un orifice du v lo d exercice Lifecycle Tout objet accidentellement tomb l int rieur doit tre r cup r S il est impossible de l atteindre contacter le service client le de Life Fitness e Ne jamais placer de liquides quelconques directement sur l appareil sauf dans le plateau pour accessoires Il est conseill d utiliser des conteneurs munis de couvercles e Ne pas utiliser le v lo d exercice Lifecycle l ext rieur pr s d une piscine ou dans des endroits tr s humides e Cet appareil ne doit pas tre utilis dans des salles ou des vaporisateurs a rosols sont employ s ou bien o de l oxyg ne est administr De telles substances augmentent les risques de combustion et d explosion e Maintenir les v tements laches les lacets et les serviettes l cart des p dales du v lo d exercice Lifecycle e Maintenir la zone autour de l appareil libre de toute obstruction y compris murs et meubles e L utilisateur doit toujours faire attention et proc der avec pr caution lorsqu il monte ou descend d un v lo d exercice Lifecycle Utiliser le guidon afin de
34. r the column the higher the incline consequently you must increase the effort TERRAIN HILLS AND VALLEYS FIRST HR SECOND HR CHECK POINT CHECK POINT Each Hill Workout session comprises the following phases 1 Warm up 2 Plateau 3 Interval Training and 4 Cool down e Warm up Gradually brings your heart rate into the lower portion of your Target Heart Rate Zone increasing respiration and blood flow to working muscles e Plateau Brings your heart rate into your target zone Check your heart rate at the end of the plateau period to ensure that you have entered your Target Heart Rate Zone e Interval Training A series of hills and valleys During this portion of your workout you will be confronted with sets of four successively steeper hills each separated from the next by a valley or recovery period Check your heart rate at the end of the interval training period to ensure that you have stayed within your target zone e Cool down The cool down allows your body to begin removing accumulated by products of exercise such as lactic acid which build up in muscles during your workout and contribute to muscle soreness 20 4 1 8 RANDOM AND MANUAL WORKOUTS RANDOM WORKOUT RANDOM is a workout of varying effort levels which occur randomly with each exercise session resulting in more than one million workout combinations The computer randomly selects hill and valley terrain which varies with each and every workout re
35. sulting in those more than one million combinations Because resistance levels are greater in this program than in the Hill Workout it is recommended that the Random Workout be set one or two levels lower than the level of intensity you would normally select on the Hill Workout MANUAL WORKOUT MANUAL maintains a constant effort level based on the goals selected The Manual Workout provides steady pace exercise equal to that of the highest hill encountered on the Hill Workout at the same level of effort Because of the greater resistance levels of this workout it is recommended that you set the Manual Workout lower than the level of effort that you would normally select on the Hill Workout You can design your own interval training workout using the Manual Workout by varying the level of effort 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 hills and valleys 4 1 9 HEART RATE CHECK POINTS For Fat Burning vy First Heart Rate Check Point Your heart rate should be between 60 and 70 of the theoretical maximum heart rate for your age category y Second Heart Rate Check Point Your heart ra
36. te should be between 70 and 75 of the theoretical maximum heart rate for your age category For Cardio v First Heart Rate Check Point Your heart rate should be between 75 and 80 of the theoretical maximum for your age category y Second Heart Rate Check Point Your heart rate should be between 80 and 85 of the theoretical maximum for your age category Be sure to check your heart rate near the end of the plateau and interval training periods If you are not wearing a heart rate chest strap models C7i and R7i see Hill diagram above You should always take your heart rate at the time indicated to make sure you are staying within your target heart rate zone 21 4 1 10 FIT TEST WORKOUT The Lifecycle Exercise Bike Fit Test Workout is another exclusive feature of this versatile exercise bike Your Fit Test score is also an approximate measure of your VO2 max think of it as your relative fitness score Use the Fit Test to monitor improvement in your endurance every four to six weeks e After selecting the Fit Test Workout using the Up Down Keys the Message Center will ask for your age ENTER AGE Use the Up Down Keys to input your age and press Enter Key e After entering your age you will be asked for your weight SELECT WEIGHT Use the Up Down Keys to input your weight and press Enter Key e After entering your weight the Message Center will prompt you to select your gender SELECT GENDER Press the Up Down Keys to
37. to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications to this equipment could void your product warranty An authorized service representative must perform any service other than cleaning or user maintenance There are no user serviceable parts TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Description Page 1 Getting Started 22 siege den eden dene ds rente ire AIKEN Er PEN EEEREN re annee rene 5 Important Safety Instructions 200 0 cece anns ei eee eect EE aA AaS TEETE aE E 5 S a Shine a Oa A E A E E nn 6 How to Stabilize the Lifecycle Exercise Bike How to Adjust the Seat How to Adjust the Footstraps 1 3 Optional Settings for the Lifecycle Exercise Bike 9 Maximum Workout Time English Metric Conversion 2 The Display Console nanena ce AN O AA EE P A P EO E 10 2 1 Display Console Overview ss 10 2 2 Display Console Descriptions cc ceeee cece nets cece eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeaaeeeseeaeeeeeeeaees 11 3 Heart Rate Zone Training FEOEO Line let nest tent nant 13 3 1 Why Heart Rate Zone Training Exercise
38. ugh to allow for normal breathing The transmitter strap will deliver an optimum heart rate reading when the electrodes are directly in contact with bare skin However it will function properly through wet lightweight clothing The key to proper operation is for the electrodes to remain wet to conduct the electrical 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 the Lifecycle C9i RQi exercise bike To use the Lifepulse sensors simply grasp the stainless steel sensors on the handlebars when the Display Console prompts you with the or anytime you wish to check your heart rate There are four sensors two on each arm You must make contact with all four to obtain your heart rate The console will display your heart rate in 10 to 40 seconds depending on the individual 4 THE WORKOUTS 4 1 WORKOUT DESCRIPTIONS Selecting a workout on your Life Fitness exercise bike is easy Ten computerized aerobic workouts including the exclusive Fat Burn Cardio and Fit Test workouts are preprogrammed on your Lifecycle exercise bike 4 1 1 TO BEGIN A LIFECYCLE EXERCISE BIKE WORKOUT Use th
39. uid containing caffeine or alcohol or smoking a cigarette at least four hours is recommended e 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 consecutive days and average the three scores NOTE To receive a proper Fit Test score you must work within your training heart rate zone which is 60 to 85 of your theoretical maximum heart rate REMARQUE Pour recevoir un score appropri au test d exercice il faut rester dans la zone de rythme cardiaque d entra nement comprise entre 60 et 85 du rythme cardiaque maximum th orique 23 RELATIVE FITNESS CLASSIFICATION FOR MEN Average Below Average 31 35 26 30 23 27 20 25 18 23 16 20 Excellent Average 24 4 2 C7i R7i AND C9i R9i LIFECYCLE EXERCISE WORKOUTS CHART Use the Up Down Keys to scroll through the WORKOUTS enter GOALS and VALUES or to choose a HEART RATE NOTE You can change your LEVEL and HEART RATE at any time during a workout except FIT TEST QUICK START SPORT TRAINING Press Start press Quick Start Enter time Enter level FAT BURN HILL Enter age Enter time Enter Target Heart Ratet Enter level Enter time Enter level CARDIO RANDOM Enter age Enter time Enter Target Heart Ratet Enter level Enter time Enter level HEART RATE HILL MANUAL Enter age Enter time Enter Max Target Heart Ratet Enter level Enter time E

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