Club Series Treadmills
operation manual
M051-00K60-A093
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M051-00K60-A093
09/07
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Before using this product, it is essential to read
this ENTIRE operation manual and ALL installation instructions.
It describes equipment setup and instructs
members on how to use it correctly and safely.
Avant d'utiliser 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 HB (Home): Domestic use.
CAUTION: Any changes or modifications to this equipment could void the
product warranty.
Mise en garde : tout changement ou 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
1.1
1.2
Electrical Power Requirements
Grounding Instructions
How to Position and Stabilize the Life Fitness Treadmill
Power Switch
Centering the Belt
Service Access Port
Power Cord Routing
2.
The Display Console and Activity Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Display Console and Activity Zone Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Display Console and Activity Zone Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Reading Rack and Accessory Trays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Heart Rate Zone Training® Exercise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Why Heart Rate Zone Training Exercise ? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Heart Rate Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
2.1
2.2
2.3
3.
3.1
3.2
The LifepulseTM System
The Optional Heart Rate Chest Strap
4.
The Workouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Workout Overviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Using the Workouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Workout Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
4.1
4.2
4.3
Go System Quick Start,
Manual
Random
Fat Burn
Cardio
Hill
My Workouts
Using a Workout Saved Under My Workouts
Editing Settings For Workouts Saved Under My Workouts
Change Settings For A Stored Workout:
Change A Workout Name Or User Name
Access a Workout or User Statistics
Personal Trainer Workouts
Distance Goal
Calories Goal
Time in Zone Goal
Sport TrainingTM
5K, 10K, Time Based
Zone Training +
Heart Rate HillTM,Heart Rate IntervalTM,Extreme Heart RateTM
Fitness Tests
Life Fitness Fit Test, Army PFT, Navy PRT, Marines PFT, Airforce PRT, Gerkin, PEB
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4.4
Maximizing Workouts on a Life Fitness Treadmill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Selecting a Level
Using the InstaPaceTM Feedback
Using ZerOutTM Speed Control
Cool-Down
Dimming
5.
User Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Entering and Using “User Menu” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
User Menu Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
5.1
5.2
User Statistics
My Configuration
Programming Custom Workouts
Using the Start Message Setup
Creating/Changing a Start Message
Saving a Start Message
Erasing a Start Message
5.3
6.
User Menu Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Service and Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Preventive Maintenance Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Preventive Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Troubleshooting the Treadmill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Troubleshooting the Heart Rate Chest Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
How to Adjust and Tension the Striding Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5
The Belt Tensioning Bolts
Tracking (Centering) a Striding Belt
Tensioning an Existing Striding Belt
6.6
7.
How to Obtain Product Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Life Fitness Club Series Treadmill Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
7.1
© 2007 Life Fitness, a division of Brunswick Corporation. All rights reserved. Life Fitness, Lifecycle, FlexDeck, and Zone
Training are registered trademarks, and Sport Training, Heart Rate Hill, Heart Rate Interval, Extreme Heart Rate, InstaPace,
ZerOut, Lifepulse, MagnaDrive, and Lifespring 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 Operation Manual describes the functions of the Life Fitness Club Series Treadmill.
See "Specifications" in this manual for product specific features.
Statement of Purpose: The treadmill is an exercise machine that enables users to walk or run, in
place, on a moving surface.
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, the user experiences faintness, dizziness, pain, or shortness of
breath, he or she must stop immediately.
Life Fitness recommande FORTEMENT 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, 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.
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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GETTING STARTED
1.1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using the treadmill.
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DANGER:
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always unplug this Life Fitness
product before cleaning or attempting any maintenance activity.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury, it is
imperative to connect each product to a properly grounded electrical outlet.
WARNING:
Keep the area six feet (two meters) by three feet (one meter) behind
the treadmill clear of any obstructions, including walls, furniture, and other equipment.
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WARNING:
Be sure the emergency stop lanyard is clipped to the user and in
proper position on the treadmill before beginning any workout.
To disconnect, turn power OFF at the ON/OFF switch, then remove plug from electrical
outlet.
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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. Contact Life Fitness
Customer Support Services.
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Position this product so that 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 treadmill. Refer to Section 1.2 for proper power cord routing.
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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.
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.
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Always follow the console instructions for proper operation.
Close supervision is necessary when used near children, invalids or disabled persons.
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, turn off
the power, unplug the power cord from the outlet, and carefully retrieve it. If the item cannot
be reached, contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services.
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Never place liquids of any type directly on the unit, except in an accessory tray or holder.
Containers with lids are recommended.
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Do not use this product in bare feet. Always 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.
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Keep all loose clothing, shoelaces, and towels away from moving parts.
Do not reach into, or underneath, the unit or tip it on its side during operation.
Handrails may be held to enhance stability as needed, but are not for continuous use.
Never mount or dismount the treadmill while the striding belt is moving. Use the handrails
whenever additional stability is required. In case of an emergency, such as tripping, grasp
the handrails, and place the feet on the side platforms.
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Never walk or jog backwards on the treadmill.
When it is necessary to immobilize the treadmill, set the display to read SELECT WORKOUT.
(Press the CLEAR key twice if not already there.) Then hold down the SPEED DOWN key
and press the PAUSE key. The treadmill now displays “IMMOBILIZED”. In this state, the
treadmill cannot be operated. The main motor and incline are disabled. The treadmill will
remain in this state across resets, power cycles, etc. To restore normal operation, repeat the
same key sequence: hold down the SPEED DOWN key, and press the PAUSE key. The
treadmill will display “SELECT WORKOUT” again.
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Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use
attachments that have not been recommended by the manufacturer.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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DÉMARRAGE
1.1 CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES
Lire toutes les instructions avant d'utiliser le tapis roulant.
•
DANGER:
Pour réduire les risques de décharge électrique, toujours débrancher cet
appareil Life Fitness avant le nettoyage ou toute mesure d'entretien.
•
AVERTISSEMENT:
Pour réduire les risques de brûlures, d'incendies, de
décharges électriques ou de blessures, chaque appareil doit absolument être branché sur
une prise électrique correctement mise à la terre.
•
AVERTISSEMENT:
Conserver une zone de 2 m sur 1 m libre de toute
obstruction derrière le tapis roulant (aucun mur, meuble ou autre appareil).
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AVERTISSEMENT:
S'assurer que la dragonne d'arrêt d'urgence est attachée
à l'utilisateur et fixée adéquatement au tapis roulant avant de commercer un exercice.
Pour débrancher, mettre l'appareil hors tension au niveau de l'interrupteur d'alimentation,
puis retirer la fiche de la prise électrique.
Ne jamais faire fonctionner un produit Life Fitness dont la fiche ou le cordon d'alimentation
est endommagé, ni aucun appareil qui serait tombé ou aurait été endommagé ou même
partiellement plongé dans l'eau. Appeler le service clientèle de Life Fitness.
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Placer ce produit de manière à ce que l'utilisateur puisse accéder à la fiche du cordon d'ali-
mentation.
Tenir le cordon d'alimentation à l'écart de toute surface chauffée. Ne pas tirer l'appareil par
le cordon d'alimentation; ne pas utiliser le cordon comme poignée. Ne pas faire passer le
cordon sur le sol, sous le tapis roulant, ni le long de l'appareil. Se reporter à la section 1.2
pour la disposition adéquate du cordon d'alimentation.
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Si le cordon d'alimentation électrique est endommagé, il doit être remplacé par le fabricant,
par un réparateur agréé ou par une personne qualifiée afin d'éviter tout danger.
Ne pas utiliser ce produit dans des salles où des vaporisateurs aérosols sont employés ou
bien où de l'oxygène est administré. Ces substances créent des risques de combustion et
d'explosion.
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Les instructions de la console doivent toujours être suivies pour obtenir un fonctionnement
correct.
Une surveillance étroite est nécessaire si l'appareil est utilisé près d'enfants ou de person-
nes invalides ou handicapées.
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Ne pas utiliser ce produit à l'extérieur, près d'une piscine ou dans des endroits très humides.
Ne jamais faire fonctionner d'appareil Life Fitness dont les orifices d'aération seraient blo-
qués. Les garder exempts de peluches, de cheveux ou de toute obstruction.
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Ne jamais rien insérer dans les ouvertures de cet appareil. Si un objet tombe à l'intérieur de
l'appareil, couper l'alimentation électrique, débrancher le cordon de la prise et le récupérer
avec précaution. S'il est impossible de l'atteindre, communiquer avec le service à la clien-
tèle de Life Fitness.
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Ne jamais placer aucun liquide directement sur l'appareil, sauf dans le plateau pour acces-
soires ou un support prévu à cet effet. Il est recommandé d'utiliser des conteneurs munis de
couvercles.
Ne pas utiliser cet appareil pieds nus. Toujours porter des chaussures. Porter des chaus-
sures avec des semelles en caoutchouc ou fournissant une très bonne adhérence. Ne pas
utiliser de chaussures à talons, à semelles en cuir ou munies de crampons. S'assurer
qu'aucun caillou n'est incrusté dans les semelles.
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Éloigner les vêtements lâches, les lacets et les serviettes des pièces en mouvement.
Ne pas placer les mains sous l'appareil ou dans l'appareil, et ne pas le renverser sur le côté
pendant le fonctionnement.
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Les rampes latérales peuvent servir à rétablir son équilibre, mais ne sont pas destinées à
un usage continu.
Ne jamais monter sur le tapis de course et ne pas en descendre jamais pendant qu'il
tourne. Utiliser les rampes latérales afin de ne pas perdre l'équilibre. En cas d'urgence, par
exemple, en cas de trébuchement ou de faux pas, saisir les barres latérales et placer les
pieds sur les plates-formes latérales.
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Ne jamais marcher ni courir à reculons sur le tapis roulant.
S'il est nécessaire d'immobiliser le tapis roulant, régler l'afficheur sur SELECT WORKOUT
(SÉLECTIONNER EXERCICE). (Appuyer deux fois sur la touche REMISE À ZÉRO si l'af-
ficheur n'en est pas déjà à ce point.) Maintenir ensuite la touche SPEED DOWN (RALEN-
TISSEMENT) enfoncée et appuyer sur la touche PAUSE. L'appareil affiche désormais
IMMOBILIZED (Immobilisé). Il ne peut alors plus fonctionner, Le moteur principal et le
moteur en ligne et le cireur sont désactivés. Car le moteur principal et la pente sont désac-
tivés. Le tapis roulant restera immobilisé, même s'il est réinitialisé, mis hors tension, puis
remis sous tension, etc. Le mode de fonctionnement normal ne peut être rétabli qu'au
moyen de la même séquence de touches : maintenir la touche SPEED DOWN (RALEN-
TISSEMENT) enfoncée et appuyer sur PAUSE. L'appareil affichera SELECT WORKOUT
(SÉLECTIONNER EXERCICE) à nouveau.
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Cet appareil ne doit être employé que pour l'usage auquel il est destiné, conformément aux
directives du manuel. Ne pas utiliser d'accessoires qui ne sont pas recommandés par le
fabricant.
CONSERVER CES INSTRUCTIONS
POUR TOUT USAGE ULTÉRIEUR.
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1.2 SETUP
Read the Operation Manual before setting up the Life Fitness Club Series Treadmill. Place the tread-
mill where it will be used before beginning the setup procedure.
ELECTRICAL POWER REQUIREMENTS
The Life Fitness Club Series Treadmill requires a non-dedicated electrical line according to the con-
figurations listed in the chart below.
NOTE: Do not modify the plug provided with this product. If the plug does not fit into an available
electrical outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This Life Fitness product must be properly grounded. If the unit malfunctions or breaks down, proper
grounding provides a path of least resistance for the electric current, which reduces the risk of shock
to anyone touching or using the equipment. Each unit is equipped with an electrical cord, which
includes an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be inserted into an
outlet that has been properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
An adapter MUST NOT BE USED to connect this plug to a two-pole receptacle in North
America. If a properly grounded, 15-amp outlet is not available, one must be installed by a
qualified electrician.
IL EST ABSOLUMENT INTERDIT d'employer un adaptateur pour brancher cette fiche sur
une prise bipolaire en Amérique du Nord. Si aucune prise de 15 A correctement mise à la
terre n'est disponible, en faire installer une par un électricien qualifié.
DANGER:
A risk of electrical shock may result from improper connection of the
equipment-grounding conductor. Check with a qualified electrician if in doubt as to proper
grounding technique. DO NOT modify the plug provided with the product. If it will not fit
an electrical outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. Any modifica-
tion to the electrical plug will result in a voided warranty.
Un branchement incorrect du conducteur de mise à la terre peut entraîner des risques de
décharge électrique. Consulter un électricien si des doutes subsistent quant à la technique de
mise à la terre. NE PAS MODIFIER la fiche fournie avec l'appareil. Si elle ne s'adapte pas à une
prise, faire installer une prise correcte par un électricien qualifié. Toute modification à la fiche
annule la garantie.
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HOW TO POSITION AND STABILIZE THE LIFE FITNESS TREADMILL
Following all safety instructions in Section 1.1, move the treadmill to the
location in which it will be used. See Section 7, titled Specifications, for
the treadmill’s footprint dimensions. Allow a distance of eight inches, or 21
centimeters, between the treadmill and other units on either side. Allow a
distance of six feet, or two meters, from the rear of the treadmill to any
object or surface.
After placing the unit where it will be used, check its stability. If there is even a slight rocking motion
or the unit is not stable, determine which stabilizing leg is not resting on the floor. To adjust, loosen
the JAM NUT (A), and turn the STABILIZING LEG (B) until the rocking motion ceases, and both
stabilizing legs rest firmly on the floor. Retighten the JAM NUT.
NOTE: It is extremely important that the stabilizing leg be correctly adjusted for proper operation. An
unbalanced unit may cause striding belt misalignment. A bubble level is recommended to ensure
proper leveling.
POWER SWITCH
Located on the front panel at the base of the treadmill, the ON/OFF switch has two positions:
"I" (one) for ON and "0" (zero) for OFF.
CENTERING THE BELT
After installing and levelling the treadmill, check the belt to ensure that it is tracking properly. First,
plug the power cord into an appropriate outlet. See Electrical Requirements at the beginning of this
section for details. Then, turn the treadmill ON.
Have one person stand on the platforms on either side of the treadmill frame. Do not stand on the
belt at this time. Press the QUICK START key, and increase the speed to 4.0 miles per hour (MPH),
or 6.4 kilometers per hour (KPH), using the SPEED UP arrow.
If the striding belt moves to the right while it is running, have a second person turn the right tension
bolt a quarter-turn clockwise, and then turn the left tension bolt (A) a quarter-turn counter-clockwise.
See the illustration below. This action sets the striding belt tracking back to center of the roller.
If the striding belt moves to the left, turn the left tension bolt a quarter-turn clockwise and then turn
the right tension bolt a quarter-turn counter-clockwise to start the striding belt tracking back to center
of roller.
Repeat these adjustments until striding belt appears centered. Allow the belt to continue running for
several minutes to be sure that the tracking is stabilized.
NOTE: Do not exceed one full turn of the adjusting screws in either direction. If, after one full turn,
the belt does not track properly, contact Customer Support Services. The phone numbers are listed in
Section 6.6, titled How to Obtain Product Service.
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SERVICE ACCESS PORT
The two interchangeable type RJ45 networking ports (A) are located on the back of the display
console. These network ports, located behind the display console rear access door, allow for
console software updates.
POWER CORD ROUTING
The power cord can be run straight from the treadmill, shortened and exited out the user-front
left side, or run under the frame using the power cord clips and exited out the user right-rear
side of the treadmill.
For efficient cord management, the following routing options are recommended:
With the power cord unplugged, insert the clips in the appropriate holes. See the illustration
below. Use Hole Pattern 1 or 2 to locate the clips and secure the power cord with the clips,
taking up any slack between clips.
NOTE: It may be necessary to tip the treadmill to route the power cord properly.
To plug the power cord into an outlet in front of the treadmill, use Hole Pattern 1 for outlets
located at the front of the machine.
NOTE: To accomodate treadmill incline, at least two feet (24”) of power cord is required
between the outlet and the last power cord clip for outlets in front of the treadmill.
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To plug the power cord into an outlet in rear of the treadmill, use Hole Pattern 2 for outlets
located at the rear of the machine.
WARNING: Make sure that there is a 6-foot clearance behind the treadmill.
WARNING: Insure that the power cord (A) does not contact the striding belt or
get pinched between the frame (C), lift arm (B) or the wheel; failure to follow this
warning may result in serious injury.
AVERTISSEMENT : S'assurer que le cordon d'alimentation n'entre pas en contact
avec le tapis et ne soit pas pincé entre le cadre, le bras de levage ou la roue. Le
non-respect de cet avertissement peut provoquer de graves blessures.
NOTE: When using Pattern 1, it is extremely important to route the power cord BETWEEN the
lift frame and the main frame.
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THE DISPLAY CONSOLE AND ACTIVITY ZONE
2.1 DISPLAY CONSOLE AND ACTIVITY ZONE OVERVIEW
The computerized display console and Activity Zone on the treadmill allow the user to tailor a
workout to personal fitness abilities and goals and to monitor progress. With this easy-to-use
console and Activity Zone, the user can track fitness improvement from one workout to the next.
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2.2 DISPLAY CONSOLE AND ACTIVITY ZONE DESCRIPTIONS
A
WORKOUT PROFILE WINDOW: During a workout, interval hills and valleys appear in this
window as rows of light stacked in columns. The number of lit rows within a column
corresponds to an incline percentage.
B
MESSAGE CENTER: This window displays step-by-step instructions for setting up a work-
out. During a workout, it displays calories, distance, time, incline, speed and heart rate.
Additionally, the MESSAGE CENTER displays calories per hour, METS, Watts, pace in
minutes per mile/kilometer, and distance climbed, if enabled to do so in the Manager’s
Configuration. See Section 5.1, titled Entering and Using the Manager’s Configuration.
C
D
ARROW keys (TIME, INCLINE, and SPEED): Press these keys to increase or decrease the
workout time, the incline of the treadmill deck, or the striding belt speed. The MESSAGE
CENTER displays the input data in sections located just above the keys. Additionally, any of
these keys may be pressed to set up a workout or to change Manager’s Configuration settings.
NUMERIC keypad: Use NUMERIC keys to enter exercise time, difficulty level, belt speed,
weight, distance, goal selection, gender, and target heart rate.
CLEAR key: Press this key once to clear data not yet entered. Press it twice in succession,
while programming, to reset the treadmill and restart the programming sequence.
ENTER key: Press this key to confirm entries of workout setup values, as displayed in the
MESSAGE CENTER.
COOL DOWN key: Press this key to begin an automatically customized workout cool-down.
PAUSE key: Press this key to stop the belt and hold the current workout. Continue the work-
out by pressing the PAUSE key a second time or by pressing the ENTER key.
E
F
WORKOUT SELECTION keys: Press any of these keys to select the program identified on
the given key’s label. These programs include: FAT BURN, CARDIO, HILL, RANDOM,
MANUAL, ZONE TRAINING +, FIT TEST, PERSONAL TRAINER, and SPEED INTERVAL.
ENTER WEIGHT key: Press this key to enter a user weight during a QUICK START
workout. Use the TIME ARROW keys or the NUMERIC keypad to enter a weight value.
GO SYSTEM keys: Press any of these seven keys to begin a manual workout immediately,
without having to select a workout program. Once the workout is in progress, use the
ARROW keys, INCLINE keys, SPEED keys or the NUMERIC keypad to change the intensity
level or workout duration as desired.
QUICK START key : Press this key to start a manual workout at the preset minimum speed
and incline.
SPEED KEYS: Press one of these keys to jump to the preset WALK, JOG or RUN speed.
INCLINE KEYS: Press one of these keys to jump to the preset LOW, MID or HIGH incline.
G
A circular-shaped STOP button is located on the right side
of the panel below the display console. Press the button to
stop the striding belt and end the current workout.
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The Life Fitness Treadmill is equipped with a manual emer-
gency stop system. Use the feature described below to stop
the treadmill immediately.
H
A circular-shaped STOP magnet is located on the left side
of the panel below the display console. A cord with a clip is
attached to this magnet. Before starting a workout, attach
the clip to clothing. To stop the striding belt on the
treadmill, pull the cord, removing the magnet from the
console. Replace the magnet to reset the system.
2.3 READING RACK AND ACCESSORY TRAYS
The display console design includes a built-in reading rack (A) allowing a book or magazine to
be supported during the workout. Also included in the display console are three built-in
accessory trays (B). Two side trays to accomodate large items such as water bottles and one
center tray for smaller items such as personal media devices.
B
A
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HEART RATE ZONE TRAINING® EXERCISE
3.1 WHY HEART RATE ZONE 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 Heart Rate 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 zone
is a percentage of the theoretical maximum† (HRmax), and its value
depends on the workout. The Life Fitness Club Series Treadmill fea-
tures five exclusive workouts designed to take full advantage of the
benefits of Heart Rate Zone Training+ exercise:
• FAT BURN
• EXTREME HEART RATETM
• HEART RATE HILLTM
• CARDIO
• HEART RATE INTERVALTM
Each workout offers different benefits, as discussed in Section 4,
titled The Workouts.
NOTE: Consulting a fitness trainer is recommended for defining
specific fitness goals and designing a workout program.
To change the target heart rate during a workout, simply enter a new
target heart rate using the NUMERIC keypad.
To switch between programs during a workout, use the WORKOUT SELECTION keys.
The Heart Rate Zone Training® workout programs measure heart rate. Wear the telemetry chest
strap, or grip the LifepulseTM sensors, to enable the treadmill’s on-board computer to monitor the
heart rate during a workout. The computer automatically adjusts the incline level to maintain the
target heart rate based on the actual heart rate.
3.2 HEART RATE MONITORING
THE LIFEPULSETM SYSTEM
To use the treadmill’s LifepulseTM system to check the heart rate during a workout, grasp the stainless
steel sensors on the ErgoTM front handlebar. Two sensors are located on each of the handlebars.
Contact must be maintained with all four sensors to obtain a heart rate. The console displays a heart
rate within 20 to 30 seconds of contact with the sensors.
Do not attempt to grasp the sensors at speeds above 4.5 MPH, or 7.2 KPH. For these speeds, the
use of a heart rate chest strap is recommended.
†
Defined by the American College of Sports Medicine's "Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription" as equal to
220 minus an individual’s age.
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THE HEART RATE CHEST STRAP
The Life Fitness Treadmill is equipped with Polar® telemetry, a heart rate monitoring system in which
electrodes, pressed against the skin, transfer heart rate signals to the treadmill console. These electrodes
are attached to a chest strap that the user wears during the workout.
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 its most accurate heart rate reading when the electrodes are in direct
contact with bare skin. However, it will function with a slightly less accurate heart rate reading 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 re-moisten them.
During the setup of a heart rate zone training workout, the user will be required to enter a start-up
speed. If a heart rate chest strap is not detected, the maximum allowable speed is 4.5 mph. If a heart
rate chest strap is detected, the maximum speed is 12 mph.
A
A
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THE WORKOUTS
4.1 WORKOUT OVERVIEWS
The following workouts are preprogrammed for the Life Fitness Treadmill.
GO SYSTEM QUICK START is the fastest way to begin exercising. After the WALK/LOW, JOG/MID,
or RUN/HIGH key is pressed, a MANUAL workout begins immediately at the pre-programmed speed
and incline for the respective key pressed. While in this MANUAL workout, the user may, at any time,
toggle between the three pre-programmed speeds.
MANUAL is a constant effort workout in which the user can change resistance level or speed at
any time.
RANDOM is an interval training workout of constantly changing intensity levels that occur in no
regular pattern or progression.
HILL is an interval training workout. Intervals are periods of intense aerobic exercise separated
by regular periods of lower-intensity exercise.
PERSONAL TRAINER workouts are accessed through the PERSONAL TRAINER key. These
include DISTANCE GOAL, CALORIES GOAL, TIME IN ZONE GOAL and SPORT TRAINING
workouts, as well as up to six custom workouts, which may be programmed by user.
DISTANCE GOAL is a distance based workout.
CALORIES GOAL is a calorie expenditure based workout.
TIME IN ZONE GOAL is a time spent at Target Heart Rate (65 percent of the theoretical
maximum†)based workout.
SPORT TRAININGTM (5K) is a distance-goal workout that simulates an actual terrain with
varying incline levels. It is designed to assist runners in training for a 5-kilometer, or 3.1-
mile, race. Accessible through the PERSONAL TRAINER workouts key.
SPORT TRAININGTM (10K) is a distance-goal workout that simulates an actual terrain with vary-
ing incline levels. It is designed to assist runners in training for a 10-kilometer, or 6.2-mile, race.
Accessible through the PERSONAL TRAINER workouts key.
SPORT TRAININGTM (Time) is a time-based sport training workout. Accessible through the
PERSONAL TRAINER workouts key.
ZONE TRAINING + Zone Training workouts target specific ranges, or zones, for maintaining
a heart rate to achieve maximum exercise results.
HEART RATE HILLTM takes the user through three different hills based on the target heart
rate*. The user wears a heart rate chest strap, or grasps the LifepulseTM sensors continuously.
HEART RATE INTERVALTM alternates between a hill and a valley based on the target heart
rate*. The user wears a heart rate chest strap, or grasps the LifepulseTM sensors continuously.
†
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 workout is 144, or 80 percent of the maximum; so the equation would be (220-40)*.80=144.
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EXTREME HEART RATE TM is an intense workout for more experienced users. It is
designed to get the heart rate up and down as quickly as possible. The user wears a heart
rate chest strap, or grasps the LifepulseTM sensors continuously.
FAT BURN is a low-intensity workout for burning the body’s fat reserves. The user wears a heart rate
chest strap, or grasps the LifepulseTM sensors continuously. The program adjusts the intensity level
through changing the incline (elevation), 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 wears a heart rate chest strap, or grasps the LifepulseTM
sensors continuously. The program adjusts the intensity level, based on the actual heart rate, to
maintain the rate at 80 percent of the theoretical maximum.
FITNESS TESTS
LIFE FITNESS FIT TEST measures cardiovascular fitness and can be used to monitor
improvements and endurance every 4-6 weeks.
ADDITIONAL FITNESS TESTS are similar to the FIT TEST workout, except that these pro-
grams are based upon specific predefined protocols. The available tests are:
•
•
•
•
•
•
ARMY PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST (PFT) - (U.S. MILITARY)
NAVY PHYSICAL READINESS TEST (PRT) - (U.S. MILITARY)
MARINES PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST (PFT) - (U.S. MILITARY)
AIR FORCE FITNESS TEST (PRT) - (U.S. MILITARY)
GERKIN PROTOCOL - (INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS)
PHYSICAL EFFICIENCY BATTERY (PEB) - (U.S. FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT)
4.2 USING THE WORKOUTS
Select a workout using the Workout Selection or Go System Quick Start keys. The chart on the
page opposite lists the steps for setting up each workout.
Use the NUMERIC keypad to enter the values when prompted by the MESSAGE CENTER;
or use TIME, INCLINE, or SPEED ARROW keys to scroll to desired values displayed on the
MESSAGE CENTER. Press ENTER to confirm each selection. These entered values can be
changed during all workouts, except for those found under the FIT TEST key.
* Target Heart Rate (THR) is a percentage of the theoretical maximum (HRmax). For example, a 40-year-old user's
recommended THR for the FAT BURN workout is 117. The FAT BURN workout targets 65 percent of the maximum, so
the equation would be (220-40)*.65=117.
†
Defined by the American College of Sports Medicine's "Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription" as equal to
220 minus an individual’s age.
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LIFE FITNESS CLUB SERIES TREADMILL WORKOUT SETUP STEPS
GO SYSTEM QUICK START
Press WALK, JOG or RUN
Begin workout
DISTANCE GOAL
Press PERSONAL TRAINER
repeatedly until
DISTANCE GOAL appears;
press ENTER
Enter weight
Enter distance
Enter incline
Enter speed
HEART RATE
INTERVALTM **
Press ZONE TRAINING+
repeatedly until
HR INTERVAL appears;
press ENTER
Enter weight
Enter time
Enter age
Enter THR*
Enter speed
MARINES PFT
Press FIT TEST
repeatedly until MARINES
PFT appears; press
ENTER
Enter YES or NO
to question:
ELEVATION LESS THAN
4500 FEET ABOVE SEA
LEVEL?
Enter weight
Enter gender
Enter speed
Begin workout
MANUAL
Press MANUAL
Enter weight
Enter time
Enter incline
Enter speed
Begin workout
Begin workout
CALORIES GOAL
Press PERSONAL TRAINER
repeatedly until
CALORIES GOAL appears;
press ENTER
Enter weight
Enter calories
Enter incline
Enter speed
RANDOM
Begin workout
Press RANDOM
Enter weight
Enter time
Enter level
Enter speed
Begin workout
EXTREME HEART RATETM **
Press ZONE TRAINING+
repeatedly until
EXTREME HR appears;
press ENTER
Enter weight
Enter time
Enter age
Enter THR*
AIR FORCE PFT
Press FIT TEST
repeatedly until AIR
FORCE PRT appears;
press ENTER
Enter weight
Enter age
Enter gender
Enter speed
Begin workout
FAT BURN**
Press FAT BURN
Enter weight
Enter time
Begin workout
TIME IN ZONE GOAL
Press PERSONAL TRAINER
repeatedly until
TIME IN ZONE GOAL
appears; press ENTER
Enter weight
Enter time
Select Fat Burn or Cardio
Enter age
Enter walk speed
Enter jog speed
Begin workout
Enter age
Enter THR*
Enter speed
Begin workout
GERKIN PROTOCOL**
Press FIT TEST
repeatedly until GERKIN
PROTOCOL appears;
press ENTER
Enter weight
Enter age
Enter THR*
Begin workout
LIFE FITNESS FIT TEST**
Press FIT TEST
repeatedly until
FIT TEST appears; press
ENTER
Enter weight
Enter age
Enter gender
Enter speed
CARDIO**
Press CARDIO
Enter weight
Enter time
Enter THR*
Enter speed
Begin workout
Enter age
Enter THR*
Enter speed
Begin workout
SPORT TRAININGTM
Press PERSONAL TRAINER
repeatedly until
SPORT TRAINING 5K or
SPORT TRAINING 10K or
SPORT TRAINING TIME
appears; press ENTER
Enter weight
Begin workout
PEB TEST
Press FIT TEST repeatedly
until PEB TEST appears;
press ENTER
Enter weight
Enter age
Enter gender
Enter speed
Begin workout
ARMY PFT
HILL
Press FIT TEST
repeatedly until ARMY PRT
appears; press ENTER
Enter weight
Enter age
Enter gender
Press HILL
Enter weight
Enter time
Enter level
Enter speed
Begin workout
Enter time (Time based only)
Enter level
Enter speed
Enter speed
Begin workout
PERSONAL TRAINER
WORKOUTS
Press PERSONAL TRAINER
repeatedly until the desired
workout appears; press
ENTER
Select the desired workout
number, from 1 to 6; press
ENTER
MY WORKOUTS
Begin workout
Press MY WORKOUTS
Select workout name
Program workout or press
Enter to begin workout
NAVY PRT
HEART RATE HILLTM **
Press ZONE TRAINING+
repeatedly until
HR HILL appears; press
ENTER
Enter weight
Enter time
Enter age
Press FIT TEST
repeatedly until NAVY PRT
appears; press ENTER
Enter YES or NO
to question:
ELEVATION LESS THAN
5000 FEET ABOVE SEA
LEVEL?
Begin workout
Enter weight
Enter THR*
Enter age
Enter speed
Enter gender
Begin workout
Enter speed
Begin workout
* Target Heart Rate (THR) is a percentage of the theoretical maximum (HRmax). For example, a 40-year-old user's
recommended THR for the FAT BURN workout is 117. The FAT BURN workout targets 65 percent of the maximum, so
the equation would be (220-40)*.65=117.
** This workout requires the user to wear the telemetry chest strap or grasp the LifepulseTM sensors.
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4.3 WORKOUT DESCRIPTIONS
GO SYSTEM QUICK START
QUICK START is the fastest way to begin exercising. After the QUICK START key is pressed, a
MANUAL workout begins, at a very slow speed and with the incline level is set to zero by default.
Change the speed using the WALK, JOG or RUN key to jump to a preset speed, use the SPEED
ARROW keys to gradually move the speed up or down as desired, or use the NUMERIC keypad to
enter a new speed value. Change the incline level using the LOW, MID or HIGH key to jump to a
preset incline, use the INCLINE ARROW keys to move the incline gradually up or down as desired,
or use the NUMERIC keypad to enter a new incline value. For accurate caloric expenditure, enter
your weight using the ENTER WEIGHT button. The preset speeds and inclines are as follows:
English
Metric
Default
Default Units
Default Units
Incline Level
WALK
JOG
2.0 mph
4.0 mph
6.0 mph
3,0 kph
6,0 kph
9,0 kph
LOW
MID
1.5%
3%
RUN
HIGH
5%
To redefine a preset speed, enter any non-FIT TEST workout. Press the SPEED ARROW keys
to adjust the speed value displayed in the MESSAGE CENTER, or the INCLINE ARROW keys
to adjust the incline value displayed in the MESSAGE CENTER. Press and hold the WALK,
JOG, RUN, LOW, MID or HIGH key until the console beeps twice, indicating that the new speed
has been programmed. Note that the WALK speed must be lower than the JOG speed, which
much be lower than the RUN speed, and the LOW incline must be lower than the MID incline,
which must be lower than the HIGH incline, or the treadmill will reject your change, signaled with
a beep.
NOTE: All changed preset values are preserved when the treadmill is turned off.
NOTE: It is possible to program the WALK, JOG, and RUN speed values and LOW, MID
and HIGH incline values in pre-programmed workouts (MY WORKOUTS) - each workout
may have a different setting for the six Go System Quick Start keys.
MANUAL
The MANUAL program is a constant effort workout in which the user can change resistance
level or speed at any time.
RANDOM
The RANDOM program creates a terrain of hills and valleys that varies with each workout. More
than one million different patterns are possible.
FAT BURN
The FAT BURN workout is designed to maintain a user’s heart rate at 65 percent of the theoretical
maximum† (HRmax) for optimal results. Throughout the workout, the user wears a chest strap or
grasps the LifepulseTM sensors. 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 grasp the
sensors. The console continuously monitors and displays the heart rate, adjusting the intensity level
of the treadmill 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.
NOTE: The intensity level is changed by incline. Speed can be only changed by the user.
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CARDIO
The CARDIO workout is virtually identical to FAT BURN; however the target heart rate is calcu-
lated at 80 percent of the theoretical maximum† (HRmax)**. The higher target promotes cardio-
vascular improvement by placing a heavier workload on the heart muscle.
NOTE: The intensity level is changed by incline. Speed can be only changed by the user.
NOTE: Change the target heart rate at any time by using the NUMERIC KEYPAD.
HILL
The Life Fitness-patented HILL workout offers a variety of configurations for interval training. Intervals
are periods of intense cardiovascular exercise separated by regular periods of lower-intensity exer-
cise. The WORKOUT PROFILE window represents these high and low intervals as columns of illumi-
nated LEDs, which together have the appearance of hills and valleys. The computerized interval
training workout has been scientifically demonstrated to promote greater cardiorespiratory improve-
ment than steady-pace training.
The HILL workout goes through four phases, each marked by different intensity levels. The WORK-
OUT PROFILE window displays the progress of these phases. As noted in the descriptions below,
the heart rate should be measured at two stages in the workout to gauge its effectiveness. Wear the
chest strap or continuously grip the LifepulseTM handles. The MESSAGE CENTER does not display a
request for a heart rate measurement, as it does with CARDIO, FAT BURN and the HEART RATE
ZONE TRAINING programs.
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, alternating 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.
4
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 (HRmax). A 40-year-old user's recommended THR
for the CARDIO workout is 144, or 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 over 10, each interval increases by three seconds. A 15-minute workout
consists of 20 intervals at 45 seconds 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.
MY WORKOUTS
The my workouts feature on this treadmill makes it possible to pre-set up to seven workouts with
personal setup information, such as age and desired speed, and then store the workouts in the
console memory. These workouts are accessed with the MY WORKOUTS key.
Any workout can be pre-set and stored, including FAT BURN, CARDIO, HEART RATE HILL,
HEART RATE INTERVAL, EXTREME HR, 5K SPORT TRAINING, 10K SPORT TRAINING,
TIME SPORT TRAINING, HILL, RANDOM, and MANUAL.
USING A WORKOUT SAVED UNDER MY WORKOUTS
Press the my workouts key. Scroll through the names displayed in the MESSAGE CENTER,
either by pressing the my workouts key or by pressing the ARROW keys. When the desired
name appears, press ENTER. The workout then begins.
All seven workouts are set to the same, default, manual workout program "out of the box." By
factory default, the workouts are stored under the names WORKOUT 1 through WORKOUT 7.
See the following section for steps to change workouts stored under MY WORKOUTS.
EDITING SETTINGS FOR WORKOUTS SAVED UNDER MY WORKOUTS
Use the following steps to change settings for a stored workout or to change a workout name.
1. Press the MY WORKOUTS key.
2. Scroll through the user names displayed in the MESSAGE CENTER, by repeatedly
pressing the MY WORKOUTS key.
3. When the desired name appears, press and hold the ENTER key until the console
beeps twice.
4. The MESSAGE CENTER displays the prompt, "PRESS FIT TEST KEY TO REPRO-
GRAM WORKOUT OR PRESS MY WORKOUT KEY TO EDIT YOUR NAME". At this
prompt, change the workout settings, or change the workout name.
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TO CHANGE SETTINGS FOR A STORED WORKOUT:
1. Follow steps 1 through 4 under “Editing Settings For Workouts Saved Under My
Workouts.”
2. Press the FIT TEST key.
3. The MESSAGE CENTER displays a prompt, "REPROGRAM WORKOUT MODE -
SELECT WORKOUT NOW." Scroll through the workouts displayed in the MESSAGE
CENTER by repeatedly pressing the FIT TEST key. When the desired workout appears,
press ENTER.
4. Enter setup information as prompted by the MESSAGE CENTER. Use the ARROW
keys to adjust displayed values, or use the numeric keypad, and press ENTER to con-
firm the desired value. Once all information is entered, the MESSAGE CENTER dis-
plays WORKOUT SAVED.
To exit the "reprogramming" mode at any time without saving the workout changes, press the
CLEAR key twice.
TO CHANGE A WORKOUT NAME OR USER NAME
1. Follow steps 1 through 4 under “Editing Settings For Workouts Saved Under My
Workouts.”
2. Press the MY WORKOUT key.
3. The MESSAGE CENTER displays the prompt, "SELECT LETTER USING INCLINE
ARROW KEYS AND CHANGE LETTERS USING SPEED ARROW KEYS." The workout
name appears in the MESSAGE CENTER, with the first letter blinking. Scroll to the
desired letter or number using the SPEED ARROW keys. When the desired character
appears, press the UP INCLINE ARROW key to move to the next letter. Repeat this
step for all characters.
4. Press ENTER to save the new name. The MESSAGE CENTER displays, "USER NAME
SAVED."
To exit this mode without saving the name change, press the CLEAR key.
TIP: The User Statistics feature, which stores workout statistics, identifies each stored workout
as a "User Name." By factory default, the workouts are stored under the names WORKOUT 1
through WORKOUT 7. It may be desirable to assign user names to the workouts. See Section
5, titled “User Menu”, for more information.
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PERSONAL TRAINER
1) CUSTOM WORKOUTS
The treadmill console stores up to six custom workouts. For information on creating these work-
outs, see the topic titled Programming Custom Workouts in Section 5, titled “User Menu”.
To use custom workouts, press the PERSONAL TRAINER key repeatedly until the MESSAGE
CENTER displays “PERSONAL TRAINER WORKOUTS”. Then, press ENTER. The MESSAGE
CENTER displays a prompt to select a custom workout number, ranging from 1 to 6. Using the
ARROW keys or the NUMERIC keypad, select the number and press ENTER. If a workout has
not been created for that number, the MESSAGE CENTER simply scrolls to the next number. If
a workout has been been created for the selected number, the MESSAGE CENTER displays
successive prompts to enter the weight and choose a speed. After these entries are provided,
the workout begins.
2) DISTANCE GOAL
This workout is designed to build endurance. The objective is to cover a certain distance in
miles. Once the objective is met, the workout automatically goes into a cool-down phase, and
ends afterward.
3) CALORIES GOAL
This workout is designed to promote weight loss and weight control. The objective is to burn a
certain number of calories in the selected time duration. Once the objective is met, the workout
automatically goes into a cool-down phase, and ends afterward.
NOTE: When a user sets this goal with the TIME ARROW keys, the console displays the
values in .10-mile increments.
4) TIME IN ZONE GOAL
The Time in Zone Goal program, a feature of Heart Rate Zone Training®, enhances FAT BURN and
CARDIO workouts by setting a duration for staying within the target zone as the workout goal. Once
the duration objective is met, the workout goes into a cool-down phase.
5) SPORT TRAININGTM
This distance-goal workout is designed for runners training for races. The program creates realistic
terrains by setting different incline levels throughout the course. Incline grades depend on the diffi-
culty levels selected during the workout setup. A 1.5 percent incline grade, which is the baseline
level, simulates a flat running surface. A zero percent grade simulates running downhill. Incline
durations range between 30 and 60 seconds. The course ends when the distance goal is met.
Two Sport TrainingTM programs are available on the treadmill:
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•
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SPORT TRAININGTM (5K) is a 5-kilometer, or 3.1-mile, course.
SPORT TRAININGTM (10K) is a 10-kilometer, or 6.2-mile, course
SPORT TRAININGTM (TIME) is a time-based training workout.
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ZONE TRAINING +
Zone Training workouts target specific ranges, or zones, for maintaining a heart rate to achieve
maximum exercise results.
1) HEART RATE HILLTM
This program combines the standard HILL workout profile with the concept of Heart Rate Zone
Training. The default target heart rate* is calculated as 80 percent of the theoretical maximum†
(HRmax), but the user can adjust the target rate during the workout setup. All hills and valleys
are percentages of HRmax. The workout consists of three hills that target three heart rate goals:
The first hill brings the heart rate to 70 percent of HRmax. The second hill increases the rate to
75 percent of HRmax. The third hill matches the Target Heart Rate brining the heart rate to 80
percent of HRmax. The valley always is defined as 65 percent of HRmax.
After a standard three-minute warm-up, the workout progresses toward the first hill and heart rate
goal. Once the user reaches 70 percent of HRmax, the hill continues for one minute. When the
minute expires, the level decreases into a valley. Once the user's heart rate falls to 65 percent of
HRmax, 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. At the end of the duration, the workout goes into a
cool-down phase. If the heart rate goes above the theoretical maximum for more then 45 seconds,
the treadmill automatically goes into pause mode. If the user does not reach a heart rate goal after
five minutes, the MESSAGE CENTER displays a prompt to increase or decrease speed, depending
on whether the workout is in a hill or valley phase. The program does not proceed to a new heart
rate goal until the user reaches the current goal.
80% HRmax
75% HRmax
70% HRmax
Valley
Valley
Valley
65% HRmax
65% HRmax
65% HRmax
65% HRmax
HEART RATE HILL Workout Profile
144 BPM
135 BPM
127 BPM
117 BPM
117 BPM
117 BPM
117 BPM
User Example: 80 percent of theoretical maximum (HRmax) (40 year old / 144 recommended BPM)
†
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 workout is 144, or 80 percent of the maximum; so the equation would be (220-40)*.80 = 144.
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2) HEART RATE INTERVALTM
This program also combines the standard HILL workout profile with the concept of Heart Rate
Zone Training. The default target heart rate* is calculated as 80 percent of the theoretical maxi-
mum† (HRmax), but the user can adjust the target rate during the workout setup. The workout
alternates between a hill, which brings the heart rate up to the target rate of 80 percent of HRmax,
and a valley, which brings the heart rate down to 65 percent of HRmax. After a standard three-minute
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 65 percent of
HRmax 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. At the
end of the duration, the workout goes into a cool-down phase. If the heart rate goes above the the-
oretical maximum† for more then 45 seconds, the treadmill automatically goes into pause mode.
If the user does not reach a heart rate goal after five minutes, the MESSAGE CENTER displays a
prompt to increase or decrease speed, depending on whether the workout is in a hill or valley phase.
The program does not proceed to a new heart rate goal until the user reaches the current goal.
80% HRmax
80% HRmax
80% HRmax
Valley
Valley
Valley
Warm-up
65% HRmax
65% HRmax
65% HRmax
HEART RATE INTERVAL Workout Profile
144 BPM
144 BPM
144 BPM
117 BPM
117 BPM
117 BPM
117 BPM
User Example: 80 percent of theoretical maximum (HRmax) (40 year old / 144 recommended BPM)
†
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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TM
3) EXTREME HEART RATE
This intense, varied workout is designed to help more experienced users to break through fitness
improvement plateaus. The workout alternates between two target heart rates* as quickly as possi-
ble. The effect is similar to that of running sprints. The user must wear a chest strap or grip the
LifepulseTM sensors throughout the workout.
NOTE: It is recommended that users who run at speeds faster than 4.5 MPH wear the chest
strap and do not use the LifepulseTM sensors.
When setting up the workout, the user enters a target heart rate and selects a walk speed and a
jog speed. After a standard three-minute warm-up, the treadmill accelerates to the jog speed,
and the incline increases, until the user reaches the target heart rate goal of 85 percent of the
theoretical maximum† (HRmax). That target rate is maintained for a stabilizing period. Then, the
incline is reduced to 0 percent, and the treadmill slows to the walk speed. When the heart rate
falls to the 65 percent of HRmax goal, it is maintained there for a stabilizing period. The program
repeats the alternating of speeds and incline levels, continuing this pattern throughout the dura-
tion.
If the user does not reach a heart rate goal after five minutes, the MESSAGE CENTER displays
a prompt to increase or decrease speed, depending on whether the workout is in a hill or valley
phase. The program does not proceed to a new heart rate goal until the user reaches the cur-
rent goal.
85% HRmax
Stabilizing Period
85% HRmax
Stabilizing Period
85% HRmax
Stabilizing Period
Warm-up
Cool Down
65% HRmax
65% HRmax
EXTREME HEART RATE Workout Profile
153 BPM
153 BPM
153 BPM
Stabilizing Period
Stabilizing Period
Stabilizing Period
118 BPM
118 BPM
118 BPM
118 BPM
User Example 85 percent of theoretical maximum (HRmax) (40 year old / 153 recommended BPM)
†
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 rec-
ommended THR for the EXTREME HEART RATETM WORKOUT is 153. The workout program targets a standard 85 per-
cent of the maximum, so the equation would be (220-40)*.85 = 153.
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FITNESS TESTS
1) LIFE FITNESS FIT TEST
The treadmill Fit Test program is another exclusive feature of this versatile treadmill. The Fit Test workout
measures cardiovascular fitness and can be used to monitor improvements in endurance every four to six
weeks. The user must grasp the hand sensors (if equipped) when prompted or wear a heart rate chest
strap, as the test score calculation is based on a heart rate reading. The workout duration will be five min-
utes at a 5% incline. Immediately afterward, the console will take the user's heart rate reading, calculate a
fitness score, and display the score in the MESSAGE CENTER.
The Fit Test is considered to be a submax VO2 (volume of oxygen) test. It gauges how well the heart sup-
plies oxygenated blood to the exercising muscles, and how efficiently those muscles receive oxygen from
the blood. Physicians and exercise physiologists generally regard this test as a good measure of aerobic
capacity.
To set up the Fit Test:
O
Press the FIT TEST key repeatedly until the FIT TEST option appears in the message center. Press
ENTER to select the FIT TEST option.
O
The message center will prompt for a user weight (ENTER WEIGHT). Use the NUMERIC KEYS or
UP/DOWN ARROW KEYS to input your weight. Press ENTER to accept the weight.
O
The message center will next prompt for a user age (ENTER AGE). Use the NUMERIC KEYS or
UP/DOWN ARROW KEYS to input your age. Press ENTER to accept the age.
O
The message center will next prompt for a user gender (SELECT GENDER). Using the UP/DOWN
ARROW KEYS, select a gender. Press ENTER to accept the gender selection.
O
The message center will next prompt for a workout level (ENTER SPEED)(2-4.5 mph). Consult the
following recommended fit test level chart for an appropriate effort level based on your age, gender
and activity level. Use the NUMERIC KEYS or UP/DOWN SPEED ARROW KEYS to enter the cor-
responding level.
After the five-minute FIT TEST is completed, a FIT TEST score will be displayed.
FIT TEST PROGRAM SUGGESTED EXERTION LEVELS
Inactive
2-3 mph
Active
3-4 mph
Very Active
3.5-4.5 mph
5.6-7.2 kph
Treadmill Fit Test Level
3.2-4.8 kph
4.8-6.4 kph
NOTE: Treadmill will incline to 5% after a one minute warm-up.
Suggested exertion levels should be used as a guideline for setting up the Fit Test program. The goal is to
elevate the user's heart rate to a level that is between 60%-85% of their theoretical maximum heart rate
(220-age).
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Within each suggested range, these additional guidelines can be used:
Lower Half of Range
higher age
Upper Half of Range
lower age
lower weight
shorter
higher weight*
taller
* In cases of excessive weight, use lower half of range
The computer will not accept:
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heart rates less than 52 or greater than 200 beats per minute
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body weights less than 75 pounds (34 kg) or greater than 400 pounds (181 kg)
O
ages below 10 or over 99 years
O
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 for you to take the Fit Test under similar circumstances each time. Your heart rate is depen-
dent on many factors, including:
O
amount of sleep the previous night (at least seven hours is recommended)
O
time of day
O
time you last ate (two to four hours after the last meal is recommended)
O
time since you last drank a liquid containing caffeine or alcohol, or smoked a cigarette (at least four
hours is recommended)
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time since you 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 aver-
age the three scores.
NOTE: To receive a proper Fit Test score, the work done must be within a training heart rate zone that is
60 percent to 85 percent of the theoretical maximum heart rate (HRmax). This rate is defined by the
American College of Sports Medicine's "Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription" as equal to 220
minus an individual's age.
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The tables below list fit test results.
RELATIVE FITNESS CLASSIFICATION FOR MEN
Men
Rating
Estimated VO2 Max (ml/kg/min) Per Age Category
20-29
52+
30-39
51+
40-49
48+
50-59
45+
60+
42+
Elite
Excellent
Very Good
Above Average
Average
50-51
47-49
44-46
41-43
38-40
35-37
<35
48-50
45-47
42-44
39-41
36-38
33-35
<33
46-47
43-45
40-42
37-39
34-36
31-33
<31
42-44
40-41
37-39
34-36
31-33
28-30
<28
39-41
36-38
33-35
30-32
27-29
24-26
<24
Below Average
Low
Very Low
RELATIVE FITNESS CLASSIFICATION FOR WOMEN
Women
Rating
Estimated VO2 Max (ml/kg/min) Per Age Category
20-29
44+
30-39
42+
40-49
39+
50-59
35+
60+
34+
Elite
Excellent
Very Good
Above Average
Average
42-43
39-41
37-38
34-36
31-33
28-30
<28
40-41
37-39
35-36
32-34
29-31
27-28
<27
37-38
35-36
32-34
30-31
27-29
25-26
<25
33-34
31-32
29-30
27-28
25-26
22-24
<22
32-33
30-31
28-29
25-27
23-24
20-22
<20
Below Average
Low
Very Low
Life Fitness developed this rating scale based on VO2 max percentile distributions referenced in American
College of Sports Medicine's "Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription" (6th Ed. 2000). It is
designed to provide a qualitative description of a user's VO2 max estimation, and a means of assessing
initial fitness level and tracking improvement.
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2) ADDITIONAL FITNESS TESTS
The Life Fitness Treadmill features fitness tests based upon specific predefined protocols.
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•
ARMY PFT: 2.0 miles
The U.S. Army Physical Fitness Test is a physical performance test used to assess mus-
cular endurance and cardiorespiratory fitness.
NAVY PRT: 1.5 miles
The running portion of the U.S. Navy Physical Readiness Test is a distance goal test
based on the time needed to complete the required distance and is used by the U.S. Navy
and Naval academies to measure aerobic capacity.
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•
•
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MARINES PFT: 3.0 miles
The U.S. Marines Physical Fitness Test is a physical performance test used to assess
muscular endurance and cardiorespiratory fitness.
AIR FORCE PRT: 1.5 miles
The U.S. Air Force Physical Readiness Test is a physical performance test used to assess
muscular endurance and cardiorespiratory fitness.
GERKIN: Submaximal VO2
The Gerkin Protocol is a graded submaximal VO2 test used by the International
Association of Fire Fighters to determine fitness for fire department duty.
PHYSICAL EFFICIENCY BATTERY: 1.5 miles
The Physical Efficiency Battery is used by U.S. Federal Law Enforcement, U.S. Federal
Bureau of Investigation, and other federal organizations for the hiring and maintenance of
federal jobs.
Scores for these tests are based on finishing time, age, and gender.
To set up one of these tests, press the FIT TEST key repeatedly, until the MESSAGE CENTER
displays the name of the desired test. Then, press ENTER. If the selected test is either the NAVY
or MARINES test, the MESSAGE CENTER displays a question as to whether the test is taking
place below a certain altitude. For the NAVY test, the altitude is 5,000 feet above sea level; and for
the MARINES test, the altitude is 4,500 feet above sea level. Using the ARROW KEYS, select the
answer “ABOVE 5,000 FEET”(NAVY) / “ABOVE 4,500 FEET”(MARINES) or “BELOW 5,000
FEET”(NAVY) / “BELOW 4,500 FEET”(MARINES) by toggling between these words displayed in
the MESSAGE CENTER. Press Enter.
At the MESSAGE CENTER prompts, enter the weight, age, gender, and desired speed, using the
ARROW keys or the NUMERIC keypad. Press ENTER after each entry. Then, begin the workout. To
ensure an accurate test score, do not change these entries once the workout begins.
For all FITNESS TESTS except GERKIN, after the distance goal is reached, the workout program
goes into a cool-down. The duration of this phase depends on the amount of time taken to complete
the test. For less than five minutes, the cool-down is one minute. For five to 15 minutes, the cool-
down is three minutes. For longer times, the cool-down is five minutes. The user can abort the cool-
down by pressing the STOP button or the CLEAR key. After the cool-down is aborted or completed,
the MESSAGE CENTER displays the finishing time and a point score for the PEB, Army, and
Marines tests; or a qualititative score, such as EXCELLENT, for the Navy test.
For the Gerkin test, the time at which the heart rate reached the target heart rate and is maintained
for 15 seconds, and a converted VO2 MAX value will be shown in the MESSAGE CENTER during
the workout summary.
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4.4 MAXIMIZING WORKOUTS ON A LIFE FITNESS TREADMILL
SELECTING A LEVEL
The steps for setting up a HILL, RANDOM, SPORT TRAINING 5K, SPORT TRAINING 10K
and SPORT TRAINING TIME workout include selecting a level. The word “level” refers to a
range of incline percentages. The treadmill features 20 levels, with Level 1 having the lowest
average incline grade and Level 20 having the highest.
LEVEL
% Incline
0.0 - 1.5
0.0 - 2.2
0.0 - 2.9
0.0 - 3.6
0.0 - 4.3
0.0 - 5.0
0.0 - 5.7
0.0 - 6.4
0.5 - 7.1
1.5 - 7.8
LEVEL
11
% Incline
2.0 - 8.5
1
2
12
3.0 - 9.2
3
13
3.5 - 9.9
4
14
5.0 - 10.6
5.5 - 11.3
6.5 - 12.0
7.0 - 12.7
8.0 - 13.4
8.7 - 14.1
9.0 - 15.0
5
15
6
16
7
17
8
18
9
19
10
20
Within each level are seven incline percentages, or hills. During a workout, each hill appears in
the WORKOUT PROFILE window as rows of light stacked in a column. The number of lit rows
within a column corresponds to an incline percentage. For example, in Level 5, the lowest
incline is 0.0 percent and is represented as one lit row. The highest incline, 4.3 percent, is repre-
sented by a column with all seven rows lit.
In the HILL and RANDOM workouts, these varying hills occur for equal durations, as discussed
in the HILL workout description. When the workout program brings up a new hill, the incline per-
centage changes automatically to match that hill.
To change levels during a workout, use the ARROW keys or the NUMERIC keypad.
USING INSTAPACETM FEEDBACK
The InstaPaceTM Feedback feature enables users to monitor their pace, or rate of minutes
per mile, while running on the treadmill. This feature must be enabled in “User Menu”. See
Section 5, titled “My Configuration”, for more information. The MESSAGE CENTER displays the
MPH and pace simultaneously when the user adjusts the treadmill speed with the ARROW
KEYS. If the user adjusts the speed using the NUMERIC keypad, the MESSAGE CENTER dis-
plays the pace after the treadmill reaches the new speed.
USING ZEROUTTM SPEED CONTROL
If, during a workout, a user decreases the speed to the minimum and continues to hold the
DECREASE SPEED ARROW, the speed falls to 0 MPH, which is pause mode. The minimum
speed is 0.5 MPH, unless changed in “User Menu”. See section 5.2, titled User Menu Items, for
more information.
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COOL-DOWN
Life Fitness' unique Cool-Down Protocol automatically customizes every cool-down based on
each user's workout performance. Workout performance factors, such as speed, incline, duration,
and heart rate, determine the duration and intensity of the cool-down.
DIMMING
The dimming feature controls the brightness of the treadmill console display. To change the
default brightness setting, press the PERSONAL TRAINER key repeatedly until the MESSAGE
CENTER displays “DIMMING,” and press ENTER. Then, use the ARROW keys to increase or
decrease the brightness to the desired setting, and press ENTER to save the new setting; or
press CLEAR to revert to the default brightness setting.
If a new brightness setting is selected for a workout, that setting remains in place until it is manu-
ally changed, or the workout concludes. When a new workout begins, the brightness reverts to
the default setting.
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USER MENU
5.1 ENTERING AND USING THE USER MENU
Enter the USER MENU by using one of two procedures:
Press the CLEAR key twice, and then hold down the ENTER key. The unit goes through a "warm" reset
and beeps three times, indicating that the USER MENU has been activated.
OR, hold down the ENTER key, and turn the treadmill on. The message "USER MENU" will appear. After
about one second, the MESSAGE CENTER displays the first menu item.
Use the ENTER key to scroll forward through the menu items. Use the CLEAR key to scroll backwards.
There are two ways to exit the menu: Press the CLEAR key continuously to return to the beginning of the
menu; OR switch off the treadmill. Doing so causes all settings to be saved.
5.2 USER MENU ITEMS
USER STATISTICS
The User Statistics mode is used to display the current, accumulated statistics of the workouts stored
under the My Workouts personal programs feature.
To access statistics for a specific stored workout, press the MY WORKOUTS key repeatedly until the name
of that stored workout appears in the MESSAGE CENTER. Then, press ENTER. When the desired name
appears, press ENTER.
Use the TIME ARROW keys to scroll backward and forward through the statistics. If the value for any sta-
tistical item is greater than the listed maximum, the MESSAGE CENTER displays dashes, "----".
To clear statistics to zero: Press the SPEED UP ARROW key. The MESSAGE CENTER displays, "PRESS
SPEED DOWN ARROW KEY TO CLEAR STATS". Press the SPEED DOWN ARROW key. The statistics
are cleared, and the MESSAGE CENTER displays, "STATS CLEAR". If any other key is pressed after the
SPEED UP ARROW is pressed, the console cancels the clearing of the statistics. To re-activate the clear-
ing process, press the SPEED UP ARROW key again.
MY CONFIGURATION
The values for the settings can be adjusted and saved. Cycle through the settings using the TIME ARROW
keys. Use the INCLINE or SPEED ARROW keys to change the settings. Any adjustments are saved auto-
matically. Revert a setting back to its factory default value by pressing the COOL DOWN key
SOFTWARE VERSION NUMBERS
Use any of the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to toggle between displays of the current software version for
the console, and for the Motor Controller. The MESSAGE CENTER displays the Console Software Version
number as "CONSOLE VER=XX.X', where xx.x is the version number. For the Motor Controller, the MES-
SAGE CENTER displays "MOTOR VER = XX.X".
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PROGRAMMING CUSTOM WORKOUTS
After entering “My Configuration”, use the TIME ARROW keys to scroll through the list of config-
uration options, or allow the MESSAGE CENTER to scroll automatically through the options.
When “CUSTOM WORKOUT ENTRY” appears, press ENTER to select this option.
The custom workouts are identified as numbers, from 1 to 6. Enter the desired number on the
NUMERIC keypad, or use the ARROW keys to scroll through the displayed numbers. Press
ENTER to confirm the number selection. If a workout does not already exist for that number, the
MESSAGE CENTER displays a request to begin creating the workout.
If a workout does exist for the number in question, the MESSAGE CENTER displays a statement
to that effect, followed by the option to modify the existing workout. The steps for modifying a work-
out are the same as those for creating a new workout:
Using the TIME ARROW keys or the NUMERIC keypad, select a workout duration time in min-
utes, and press ENTER.
Next, select the interval type. Use the arrow keys to toggle between the displayed options, and
press the ENTER key to select the desired interval type. Options are:
•
Speed/Incline, in which a treadmill speed and/or incline grade is selected for each
interval
•
Target Heart Rate, in which a maximum target heart rate is selected for each interval.
The number of intervals is always 30, so the length of each interval equals the selected duration
divided by 30. Each interval is identified by the time at which it occurs during the workout.
If Speed/Incline is selected, the MESSAGE CENTER displays each interval, identified as the
time at which the interval occurs. For each displayed interval, enter a speed using the SPEED
ARROW keys, and/or enter an incline grade using the INCLINE ARROW keys. Press Enter to
confirm each selection. After values are selected for all 30 intervals, the MESSAGE CENTER
displays the statement, “CUSTOM WORKOUT COMPLETED”, followed by a prompt to create a
workout for the next number.
If Target Heart Rate is selected, the MESSAGE CENTER displays each interval, identified as a
numeral from 1 to 30. For each displayed interval, enter a target heart rate using the ARROW
keys. Press Enter to confirm each selection. After values are selected for all 30 intervals, the
MESSAGE CENTER displays the statement, “CUSTOM WORKOUT COMPLETED”, followed by
a prompt to create a workout for the next number.
USING THE START MESSAGE SETUP
This configuration allows for a custom start-up message to be displayed before the default
“Select Workout or Press Quick Start” message. The custom message can contain up to 52
characters.
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CREATING/CHANGING A START MESSAGE
After entering “My Configuration”, scroll to the START MESSAGE SETUP option and press
ENTER. Use the SPEED ARROW keys to select an available letter, number or special charac-
ter. Use the INCLINE ARROW keys to move forward or backward throughout the message, or
insert spaces, one character at a time. The current character will blink until the position is moved
with the INCLINE ARROW keys.
SAVING A START MESSAGE
To save the START MESSAGE, press ENTER. “MESSAGE SAVED” will appear in the message
center confirming the message has been saved. To exit the start message setup without saving,
press the clear key twice. “MESSAGE NOT SAVED” will appear in the message center confirm-
ing the message has not been saved.
ERASING A START MESSAGE
After entering “My Configuration”, scroll to the START MESSAGE SETUP option and press
ENTER. Press enter to enter the current START MESSAGE. Press the COOL DOWN key to
erase the current START MESSAGE. “MESSAGE ERASED” will appear in the message center
stating the message has been erased.
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5.3 USER MENU SETTINGS
SETTING
DEFAULT
VALUE
RANGE
DESCRIPTION
USER STATISTICS
Mode displays accumulated statistics of up to seven
different users.
Select User
Use SELECT ARROW keys to select 1 of 7 users. †
MY WORKOUTS 1-7
My Workouts X
Press ENTER to access accumulated statistics of the
selected user.
Statistics
MILES
XXXX.XX
Total accumulated distance - displayed in miles, and
percentage of miles.
CALS
TIME
XXXXXXX Total accumulated workout calories.
XXXX:XX
Total accumulated workout time - displayed in
hours: minutes.
MY CONFIGURATION
Mode allows 13 settings to be adjusted and saved
ENGLISH/METRIC UNITS
ENGLISH
The measurement unit type for weight, distance, and
speed.
CUSTOM WORKOUT ENTRY
MAXIMUM SPEED
N/A
See Programming Custom Workouts in this Section.
12.0 (MPH)
5 (minute)
This is the fastest speed at which the treadmill can operate.
PAUSE TIMEOUT
This is the maximum time during which a workout can
remain in pause mode.
WATTS DISPLAY
METS DISPLAY
PACE DISPLAY
OFF (Int'l: ON)
If this option is enabled, the MESSAGE CENTER displays
the Watts equivalent of the step rate.
OFF
If this option is enabled, the MESSAGE CENTER displays
the METs equivalent of the step rate.
ON
This feature displays the rate of minutes per mile.
CALORIE PER HOUR DISPLAY ON (Int'l: OFF)
DISTANCE CLIMBED DISPLAY OFF
ERASE CUSTOM WORKOUTS N/A
If this option is enabled, the MESSAGE CENTER displays
the number of calories burned per hour during the workout.
The total distance climbed, based on the incline and speed
of the treadmill.
This option erases all custom workouts in a single step.
MAXIMUM INCLINE
15.0
This option changes the maximum incline grade to a value
lower than 15 percent.
START MESSAGE SETUP
SYSTEM BEEPS
N/A
ON
See “Using the START MESSAGE Setup” in this section.
Enable/Disable System Beeps outside of diagnostics
(system beeps within diagnostics cannot be disabled)
SOFTWARE VERSION NUMBERS
Mode shows software version for console and motor
controller.
CONSOLE VER:
MOTOR VER:
XX.X
XX.X
Displays software version for the console board.
Displays software version for the motor controller board.
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SERVICE AND TECHNICAL DATA
6.1 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE TIPS
The Life Fitness Treadmill is backed by the engineering excellence and reliability of Life Fitness
and is one of the most rugged and trouble-free pieces of exercise equipment on the market
today. Life Fitness Treadmills are among the most popular of aerobic trainers.
NOTE: 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 below.
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 the Life Fitness Treadmill operating at peak
performance:
•
Clean the display console and all exterior surfaces regularly with mild soap and water or
a mild household cleaner. Use only a soft cotton cloth. Apply cleaner to the cotton cloth
and before cleaning.
DO NOT use ammonia or acid based cleaners. DO NOT use abrasive cleaners. DO
NOT use paper towels, DO NOT apply cleaners directly to equipment surfaces.*
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Check operation of the emergency stop system once a week.
Check the operation of the stop button once a week.
Inspect and vacuum the area directly surrounding and under the unit regularly.
Vacuum around the striding belt regularly to keep debris from accumulating.
Inspect exterior parts regularly for wear, particularly the striding belt, deck and line cord.
Check to make sure the unit is properly leveled.
Check the position (centering) of the striding belt.
The optimum operating position of the striding belt is from 1.5 inches (38 mm) to 2.0 inches
(51 mm) from either side of the frame. If the striding belt travels beyond this position, see sec-
tion 6.5, titled How to Adjust and Tension the Striding Belt, or contact Life Fitness Customer
Support Services, for proper alignment instructions, 1-800-351-3737 (USA).
*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;
use non-abrasive cleaner on a soft cloth and then wipe the unit. Contact Life Fitness Customer
Support Services for more details (See Section 6.6 - “How to Obtain Product Service”).
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6.2 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Follow the schedule below to ensure proper operation of the product.
ITEM
WEEKLY
MONTHLY
QUARTERLY
BI-ANNUAL
ANNUAL
DISPLAY CONSOLE ASSEMBLY
Hardware
Inspect
Overlay
Clean
Clean
Clean
Clean
Inspect
Accessory Cups
Stop Switch
Inspect
Inspect
Inspect
Emergency
Switch/Magnet
HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY
Hardware
Inspect
Inspect
Inspect
ErgoTM Front Handlebar
Side Hand Rails
Lifepulse Sensors
Clean
Clean
Clean/Inspect
FRAME ASSEMBLY
Hardware
Inspect
Motor Cover
Clean
Motor Electronic
Compartment
Vacuum Clean
Inspect
Inspect
Drive Belt
Drive Belt Anti-Static
Bracket
Inspect
Inspect
Anti-Static
Cords
Leg Levelers
Front Roller
Rear Roller
Inspect/Adjust
Inspect
Inspect
Side Step Area
Clean
Inspect
GENERAL
Machine Level
*Inspect
Inspect
Striding Belt
Centered
Frame, Toe Guards,
Endcaps
Visual Inspect
Tinsel
Visually Inspect if Treadmill has been Moved
Replace Tinsel if Changing Belt and Deck
*Use bubble level to inspect
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6.3 TROUBLESHOOTING THE TREADMILL
Malfunction
No Power
Probable Cause
On/Off switch.
Corrective Action
Turn the switch to the ON
position.
Insufficient power source.
Plug treadmill into a 15
amp circuit. Refer to the
Operations Manual.
Using a voltmeter, verify
power at outlet. If no power
exists, reset circuit breaker
at panel.
Damaged line cord.
Replace line cord. Contact
Life Fitness Customer
Support Services*.
Line cord improperly seat-
ed in socket.
Inspect power connection
at wall outlet for proper
contact.
* See Section 6.6 “How to Obtain Product Service” for contact information.
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TROUBLESHOOTING THE TREADMILL (CONTINUED)
Malfunction
Probable Cause
Corrective Action
Striding Belt slips off-center
Uneven floor surface.
Check levelers and level tread-
mill.
Check striding belt & re-tension
as necessary. Refer to Section
6.5 “How to Adjust and Tension
the Striding Belt.”
Maximum speed is reduced
User is pushing striding belt.
This occurs when the runner is
running faster than the striding
belt will travel, with the result of
the striding belt being pushed
with the runner’s feet.
Instruct users not to push striding
belt in either direction.
User is stalling striding belt.
This will occur with heavier users
at lower striding belt speeds. The
striding belt will “stall” if the user
is traveling slower than the strid-
ing belt speed.
Striding belt/deck malfunction.
The deck laminate worn through
or the underside of striding belt
glazed over (hard, glossy).
Replace belt and deck.
Insufficient power source.
Plug treadmill into a 15 amp. cir-
cuit.
Rubbing sound from underneath
machine
Foreign objects may be stuck
underneath the machine.
Inspect underneath striding belt
and machine. Remove any debris
or objects that may cause inter-
ference with the treadmill.
Tinsel is installed incorrectly.
Insufficient power source.
Reposition tinsel on the outside
of the striding belt.
Plug treadmill into a dedicated
amp circuit.
Loose 10 pin connection at
display console or wax/lift control
board.
Check all electrical connections
for proper attachment.
Display does not illuminate when
machine is powered on
Contact Life Fitness Customer
Support Services*.
* See Section 6.6 “How to Obtain Product Service” for contact information.
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TROUBLESHOOTING THE TREADMILL (CONTINUED)
Malfunction
Probable Cause
Corrective Action
Unit resets randomly or
pauses
Insufficient power source.
Plug treadmill into a 15 amp
circuit.
Damaged ground prong on
line cord.
Replace line cord.
Line cord improperly seated in
electrical outlet.
Inspect power connection at
electrical outlet and at
machine (Internation Only) for
proper contact.
Emergency stop magnet not
engaged.
Re-engage the emergency
stop magnet.
Towel or other item may be
making contact with stop
switch while user is running.
Move all possible obstructions
off display console and
handlebar.
Towel or other item may be
covering the Smart Stop
Sensor.
Move all possible obstructions
off display console and
handlebar.
Stop switch is activated with
very light pressure or returns
slowly after being pressed.
Contact Life Fitness
Customer Support Services*.
Stop switch cable not making
proper contact.
Contact Life Fitness
Customer Support Services*.
Pinched main wire harness.
Contact Life Fitness
Customer Support Services*.
Open ground path.
Contact Life Fitness
Customer Support Services*.
* See Section 6.6 “How to Obtain Product Service” for contact information.
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6.4 TROUBLESHOOTING THE HEART RATE CHEST STRAP
HEART RATE READING IS ERRATIC OR ABSENT ENTIRELY
Probable Cause
Corrective Action
Malfunction
Chest strap transmitter electrodes
are not wet enough to pick up
accurate heart rate readings.
Wet the chest strap transmitter
electrodes (see section 3.2).
Heart rate reading is erratic or
absent entirely
Chest strap transmitter electrodes
are not laying flat against the skin.
Ensure the chest strap transmitter
electrodes are laying flat against
the skin (see section 3.2).
Chest strap transmitter needs
cleaning.
Wash the chest strap transmitter
with mild soap and water.
Chest strap transmitter is not with-
in 3 feet (one meter) of the heart
rate receiver.
Make sure the chest strap trans-
mitter is within three feet (one
meter) of the heart rate receiver.
Chest strap battery is depleted.
Contact Life Fitness Customer
Support Services* for instructions
on how to have the chest strap
replaced.
Electromagnetic interference from
television sets and/or antennas.
Move the treadmill a few inches
away from the probable cause, or
move the probable cause a few
inches away from the treadmill,
until the heart rate readings are
accurate.
Abnormally elevated heart rate
readings
Electromagnetic interference from
cell phones.
Electromagnetic interference from
CD players.
Electromagnetic interference from
computers.
Electromagnetic interference from
cars.
Electromagnetic interference from
high voltage power lines.
Electromagnetic interference from
motor driven exercise equipment.
Electromagnetic interference from
another heart rate transmitter with-
in three feet (one meter).
* See Section 6.6 “How to Obtain Product Service” for contact information.
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6.5 HOW TO ADJUST AND TENSION THE STRIDING BELT
Do not move treadmill or place hands under treadmill while it is plugged into an electrical outlet!
THE BELT TENSIONING BOLTS
A 5/16-inch hex key wrench is required for this task. The Life Fitness Treadmill has access holes
in the rear roller guards which allow access to the tensioning bolts. These tensioning bolts make
it possible to adjust the tracking and centering of the striding belt (A) without removing the
guards.
NOTE: It is extremely important that the treadmill be correctly leveled prior to any tracking
adjustments. An unstable unit may cause striding belt misalignment. See the topic titled "How To
Stabilize the Life Fitness Treadmill" in the Section 1.2, titled Set Up, prior to attempting any rear
roller adjustments.
Before proceeding, it is helpful to visualize the REAR ROLLER (B) pivot point (C). Each adjust-
ment made to one side of the ROLLER must be met with an equal and opposite adjustment (D)
to the other side of the ROLLER to maintain an ideal belt tension at the pivot point.
TRACKING (CENTERING) A STRIDING BELT
Two people are needed to perform this procedure.
1
2
Locate the two access holes to the belt tensioning bolts on each of the rear roller guards.
One person stands on the side rails of the treadmill and straddles the belt. This person
presses the MANUAL workout and sets the belt speed to 2.5 MPH (4.0 KPH).
3
4
If the striding belt has moved to the right, the second person turns the right tension bolt a
quarter-turn clockwise and then turns the left tension bolt a quarter-turn counter-clockwise to
make the striding belt track back to the center of the roller.
If the striding belt has moved to the left, turn the left tension bolt a quarter-turn clockwise
and then turn the right tension bolt a quarter-turn counter-clockwise to make the striding belt
track back to the center of the roller.
Repeat the adjustments until the striding belt appears centered. Allow the machine to contin-
ue running for several minutes at 4.0 MPH. (6.4 KPH) to observe if tracking remains
stabilized.
NOTE: Do not exceed one full turn of the adjusting screws in either direction. If after one full
turn the belt does not track properly, contact Customer Support Services. The phone numbers
are listed in Section 6.6, titled How to Obtain Product Service.
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TENSIONING AN EXISTING STRIDING BELT
1
2
Enter the Manual workout and operate the treadmill for five minutes at 5.0 MPH (8.0 KPH).
NOTE: DO NOT RUN OR WALK ON BELT.
Reduce the speed to 2.0 MPH (3.2 KPH). Walk on the treadmill. Tightly grip the handrails
and apply force with feet on the striding belt near the motor cover against the moving belt
direction. If the belt slips, continue to Step 3. If it does not slip, the tension is correct.
3
4
5
Using the STOP button, stop the treadmill. Turn the belt tensioning bolts a quarter-turn
clockwise for each side.
Repeat STEPS 2 and 3 until the belt no longer slips. Do not exceed one full turn (four quar-
ter turns) per side when adjusting the belt tensioning bolts.
Enter the MANUAL workout and operate the treadmill at 2.0 MPH (3.2 KPH) check to insure
proper tracking (See Section 6.5 “How to Adjust and Tension the Striding Belt”). If the strid-
ing belt drifts to the left or right see the topic titled Tracking (Centering) an Existing or New
Striding Belt on the previous page.
Do not over-tighten the tensioning bolts while making belt adjustments. Over-tightening of bolts
may over stretch and damage the striding belt or roller bearings. Do not exceed one full turn of
either bolt in either direction.
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6.6 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 and write down the serial number of the unit, which is located on a plate near the
power switch.
3. Contact the nearest Life Fitness Customer Support Services group:
For Product Service within
the United States and Canada:
Telephone: (+1) 847.451.0036
FAX: (+1) 847.288.3702
Toll-free telephone: 800.351.3737
For Product Service Internationally:
Life Fitness Atlantic BV
Life Fitness Benelux
Bijdorpplein 25-31
NL-2992 LB Barendrecht
Netherlands
For Life Fitness Iberia (Spain)
C/Frederic Mompou 5
Edificio Euro 3
08960 Sant Just Desvern
(Barcelona) Spain
Life Fitness Germany & Austria
Life Fitness Europe GmbH
Siemensstrasse 3
85716 Unterschleissheim
Germany
Life Fitness Italia SRL
Via Crivellin 7/N
37010 Affi Verona
Italy
Life Fitness UKLTD
Queen Adelaide
Ely
Cambridgeshire
CB7 4UB
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SPECIFICATIONS
7.1 LIFE FITNESS CLUB SERIES TREADMILL SPECIFICATIONS
Designed use:
Maximum user weight:
Speed range:
Consumer
400 pounds / 181 kilograms
0.5 - 12.0 MPH (0.8 - 20 KPH) in 0.1 increments
0%-15% (in 0.1% increments)
AC motor with MagnaDrive™ motor controller
Variable Speed AC
Elevation range:
Drive train:
Motor type:
Motor size:
4.0 HP continuous duty
Power requirements:
120 volt, 15 amp (U.S.). See Electrical Requirements for requirements
outside the United States.
Rollers:
3.5 inch / 9 centimeter diameter, precision-crowned, front and back
Striding Belt:
60" Length x 20" Width (152 cm Length x 51 cm Width), pre-lubricated,
multi-ply
Deck type:
3/4" medium density reversible fiberboard
Shock Absorbtion System:
ErgoTM Front Handrail:
Side handrails:
Patented FlexDeck® Shock Absorption System with LifepringsTM
Ergonomically shaped, overmolded elastomeric grips
26" (66 cm) long, flared, cantilevered, overmolded elastomeric grips
Stop systems:
Red and Yellow magnetic lanyard emergency stop system, SmartStopTM,
and Session Stop Push Switch raised and prominently positioned
Workouts:
Fat Burn, Cardio, Hill, Random, Manual, Custom (6 customizable work-
outs), Life Fitness Fit Test, Army PFT, Navy PRT, Air Force PRT, Marines
PFT, Gerkin, Physical Efficiency Battery (PEB), Sport TrainingTM (5K 10K
and Time), Calories Goal, Distance Goal, Time in Zone Goal, Heart Rate
HillTM, Heart Rate IntervalTM, Extreme Heart RateTM, My Workouts (7 pre-
set workouts)
Levels:
20 (Hill, Random, 5K and 10K workouts)
Heart rate monitoring systems: Patented Lifepulse™ digital contact heart rate and Polar® telemetry-com-
patible heart rate monitoring system
Console displays:
Elapsed time, total distance, total calories burned, Watts, METS, calories
burned per hour, speed, incline, heart rate, distance climbed, time in
zone, and Profile Window
Ports (2):
Type RJ45, interchangeable
PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS:
Length:
Width:
Height:
Weight:
83 inches / 211 centimeters
37 inches / 94 centimeters
63.5 inches / 161 centimeters
431 pounds / 195 kilograms
11” / 28 centimeters
Step-Up Height
SHIPPING DIMENSIONS:
Length:
Width:
Height:
Weight:
86.25 inches / 219 centimeters
42.5 inches / 108 centimeters
26.5 inches / 67 centimeters
506 pounds / 230 kilograms
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