Model No. HRCR28720
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Thank you for selecting the new HealthRider® AEROBIC 3756, Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. until 6 p.m.
RIDER 2. The AEROBIC RIDER 2 offers a unique
form of low-impact exercise that uses both the upper
body and the lower body for greater cardiovascular
benefits and increased toning.
Mountain Standard Time (excluding holidays). To help
us assist you, please note the product model number
and serial number before calling. The model number is
HRCR28720. The serial number can be found on a
decal attached to the AEROBIC RIDER 2 (see the front
cover of this manual).
For your benefit, please read this manual carefully
before using the AEROBIC RIDER 2. If you have
questions after reading this manual, please call our
Customer Service Department toll-free at 1-800-999-
Before reading further, please familiarize yourself with
the parts that are labeled in the drawing below.
Handlebar
Center Post
Monitor
Padded Seat
Seat Knob
(Behind
Side Shield)
Weight Collar
Weight Tube
Weight
Upper Pedals
Lower Pedals
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ASSEMBLY
Before beginning assembly, carefully read the
following information and instructions:
• Tighten all parts as you assemble them, unless
instructed to do otherwise.
• Assembly requires two persons.
• During assembly, make sure that all parts are ori-
ented as shown in the drawings.
• Place all parts in a cleared area and remove the
packing materials; do not dispose of the packing
materials until assembly is completed.
THE FOLLOWING TOOLS (NOT INCLUDED)
ARE REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY:
• Read each assembly step before you begin.
• Two adjustable wrenches
• To identify the small parts used in assembly, use
the part identification chart below. The num-
ber in parenthesis below each part refers to the
key number of the part. The second number
refers to the quantity needed for assembly. Note:
Some parts may have been pre-attached for
shipping purposes. If a part is not in the parts
bag, check to see if it has been pre-attached.
• Lubricant, such as petroleum jelly or grease,
is also required.
Assembly will be more convenient if you have the
following tools: A socket set, a set of open-end or
closed-end wrenches, and a rubber mallet.
Plastic Washer (49)–2
M6 Flat Washer (55)–4
Rubber Washer (51)–4
Axle Fastener (56)–4
(either Bolts or Acorn Nuts)
M8 Nylon Jam Nut (7)–2
M6 Hex Nut (54)–4
M6 x 60mm Bolt (53)–4
M8 x 1.375” Bolt (17)–1
Frame Axle (13)–2 (Internal Thread)
OR
Frame Axle (13)–2 (External Thread)
M8 x 120mm Bolt (57)–1
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1. Before beginning assembly, make sure that you
have read and understand the information on
page 4.
1
Attach one of the Stabilizers (31) to the Main Frame
(1) with two M6 x 60mm Bolts (53), two M6 Flat
Washers (55), and two M6 Hex Nuts (54).
1
54
31
55
53
2. Attach the other Stabilizer (31) to the Main Frame
(1) with two M6 x 60mm Bolts (53), two M6 Flat
Washers (55), and two M6 Hex Nuts (54).
2
1
53
55
31
54
3. Attach the Front Cover Panel (34) to the Main
Frame (1) using four Fastener Bases (45) and four
Fastener Pins (58). First, insert the Fastener Bases
through the Front Cover Panel and into the Main
Frame. Next, push a Fastener Pin (58) into the hole
in each Fastener Base until it is flush with the Base.
3
1
45
58
45
58
34
45
4. Lubricate a Frame Axle (13). Attach the Handlebar
Swing Arm (5) to the Main Frame (1) with the
Frame Axle, two Rubber Washers (51), and two
Axle Fasteners (56).
4
Lubricate—13
5
56
51
51
Note: If the ends of the Frame Axles (13) are
internally threaded, the Axle Fasteners (56) will
be bolts; if the ends are externally threaded, the
Axle Fasteners will be acorn nuts (see the part
identification chart on page 4).
56
1
5
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5. Push the Magnet Bracket (36) into the hole in the
Pedal Frame (4).
5
56
51
Lubricate—13
1
Lubricate a Frame Axle (13). Attach the Pedal
Frame (4) to the Main Frame (1) with the Frame
Axle (13), two Rubber Washers (51), and two Axle
Fasteners (56).
51
56
4
36
Hole
6. Attach the Left Side Shield (21) to the Seat Frame
(2) using three Fastener Bases (45) and three
Fastener Pins (58). First, insert the Fastener Bases
through the Side Shield and into the Seat Frame.
Next, push the Fastener Pin (58) into the hole in
each Fastener Base until it is flush with the Base.
6
2
21
58
Attach the Right Side Shield (22, not shown) in the
same way.
45
45
58
7. While another person holds the Long Link Arm (10)
and the Short Link Arm (11) in place, put two Plastic
Washers (49) between them. Then, connect the
Seat Swing Arm (5), the Long Link Arm (10), and
the Short Link Arm (11) using an M8 x 1.375” Bolt
(17) and an M8 Nylon Jam Nut (7).
7
5
7
17
10
49
11
8. Place the Seat (20) on the Frame (2). Slide the Seat
Washer (38) onto the Seat Knob Bolt (43) and then
tighten the Seat Knob (37) onto it.
8
20
Slide the Weight Bracket (8) onto the Seat Frame (2)
so that it slants away from the AEROBIC RIDER 2.
Align the holes in the Weight Bracket with the ones
in the end of the Frame. Insert the M8 x 120mm Bolt
(57) through the Weight Bracket and the Frame and
secure it with an M8 Nylon Jam Nut (7).
7
8
43
2
57
38
37
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9. Depress the two buttons on the sides of the
Handlebar Assembly (6) with your thumb and fore-
finger. Insert the Handlebar Assembly (6) into the
Handlebar Swing Arm (5). Make sure that the but-
tons protrude through one of the two sets of holes
in the Handlebar Swing Arm. The upper holes offer
lower workout resistance; the lower holes offer
higher resistance.
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6
Holes
5
Buttons
10. Slide the Monitor (35) fully onto the Main Frame (1)
as shown in inset drawing A. Press down on the
Monitor as shown in inset drawing B until it snaps
into place.
10
A
B
35
1
35
35
1
1
11. Remove the battery cover from the Monitor (35).
Insert two new AA batteries into the Monitor. Identify
the negative (–) and positive (+) ends of the batter-
ies. The springs in the battery compartment should
touch the negative ends of the batteries.
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Battery
Cover
(+)
(–)
(–)
(+)
AA
Batteries
35
12. Make sure that all parts are properly tightened. To protect the floor or carpet from damage, place a mat
under the AEROBIC RIDER 2.
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ADJUSTMENT AND OPERATION
DESCRIPTION OF THE MONITOR
ADJUSTING THE SEAT
The monitor offers four modes to provide you with
instant exercise feedback:
To adjust the posi-
tion of the seat,
loosen the knob
under the seat,
move the seat to
the desired posi-
tion, and then
retighten the knob.
To determine if the
seat is properly
Seat
Knob
• Reps/Min—This
mode displays
your current
pace, in repeti-
tions per minute.
Arrow
• Time—This mode
displays the
adjusted, sit on the seat and pull the handlebar as
close as possible to your stomach. Your legs should
be almost straight, with your knees bent slightly.
length of time you
have exercised.
Note: If you stop
exercising for ten
seconds or
longer, the time mode will pause until you resume.
Select Button
ADDING AND REMOVING WEIGHT
The AEROBIC
RIDER 2 features a
weight bar that lets
you increase the
intensity of your
exercise by adding
weights. To add
• Count—This mode displays the total number of rep-
etitions you have completed, up to 9,999. The dis-
play will then reset to zero and continue counting.
Weight
• Scan—This mode displays the reps/min, time, and
count modes, for approximately 6 seconds each, in
a repeating cycle.
weights, first
Weight
Collar
remove the weight
collars from the
weight bar. Slide
HOW TO OPERATE THE MONITOR
the desired amount of weight onto the weight bar and
reattach the weight collars. Note: Place equal
amounts of weight on both sides of the weight
bar. The combined weight of the user and added
weights should not exceed 300 pounds.
1. To turn on the power, press the select button or
simply begin exercising.
2. Select the desired mode:
To select the reps/min, time, or count mode, press
the select button repeatedly until an arrow points to
the desired mode. Make sure that there is not an
arrow pointing to the word “scan.”
CHANGING THE POSITION OF THE HANDLEBAR
To exercise the
muscles of the
lower body, the
position of the han-
dlebar can be
changed. Remove
the Swing Arm Cap
(28) from the
To select the scan mode, press the select button
repeatedly until an arrow points to the word “scan.”
A second arrow will show which mode is currently
displayed.
6
3
28
5
46
To reset the time and count modes to zero, hold
down the select button for two seconds.
Wheel Swing Arm
(3). Next, press the
Snap Buttons (46)
3. The monitor has an “auto-off” feature. If the
pedals are not moved and the select button is not
pressed for four minutes, the power will turn off
automatically in order to conserve the batteries.
and slide the Handlebar Assembly (6) out of the
Handlebar Swing Arm (5). Press the Snap Buttons
again and insert the Handlebar Assembly into the
Wheel Swing Arm (3). Make sure that the Snap
Buttons snap into the holes in the Wheel Swing
Arm. Press the Swing Arm Cap (28) onto the
Handlebar Swing Arm (5).
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PROPER EXERCISE FORM
ach or rib cage as possible. If you are new to
exercise, don’t extend the bar too far forward for
the first few weeks of your exercise program. As
your back becomes stronger and more flexible,
allow the handlebar to travel farther forward for
increased range-of-motion.
The following tips are provided to help you get the
most from your exercise routine:
• Always start each exercise session in the
standard workout position to warm up.
• Change grip positions, thumb positions, and toe
positions often to add variety, endurance, and bal-
ance to each workout.
• You should be able to feel yourself pivot or bend
from the hip, not from the back. Don’t round your
back as the bar moves forward.
• Always place the balls of your feet in the centers
of the pedals.
• Always bring the handlebar as close to your stom-
STANDARD WORKOUT POSITION
1
We strongly recommend that you begin every exercise session in this posi-
tion. As a warm-up, it provides a balanced workout, distributing the empha-
sis between upper and lower body. Vary emphasis by pulling more with the
arms or pushing more with the legs. Keep your back vertical and upright at
all times. You should also vary your hand grip to target certain muscle
groups. For example, a wide overhand grip will target your shoulders; a
close overhand grip (shown) will target your triceps; and a close underhand
grip will target your biceps.
Muscles affected: All Major Muscle Groups
WRIST ROLL
2
As your strength increases, you’ll want to challenge yourself by toning your
forearms even more. Use the wrist roll with either the close or wide over-
hand grip. As you pull the handlebar toward your stomach, roll your knuck-
les forward in a smooth motion.
Muscles affected: Forearm Flexors
CENTER POST GRIP
3
Grip the center post high with one hand above the other. Perform ten repe-
titions. Change your hand positions and perform the same number of repe-
titions. For greater emphasis try one hand at a time.
Muscles affected: Biceps and Chest
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TOES STRAIGHT
4
Place the ball of each foot in the middle of each pedal. Push with your toes
pointed forward, then pull your feet back with toes up and heels down. This
tones the lower legs. Start with just a few minutes per session and gradual-
ly increase with each workout.
Muscles affected: Shins and Calves
TOES TURNED
5
The direction which your toes are turned will vary the effect of your work-
out. If your toes are turned slightly in while pointing and flexing, this
emphasizes the outer calves. If your toes are turned slightly out while
pointing and flexing, this emphasizes the inner calves. You can also turn
you toes out and open your knees to tone your inner thighs. Regardless of
which toe position you choose, always keep your kneecap in line with your
toes.
Muscles affected: Calves and Thighs
UPPER BODY EMPHASIS
6
Place your feet on the upper pedals and choose any grip.
Muscles affected: Arms, Upper Back, and Chest
LOWER BODY EMPHASIS
7
Grip the center post low and place your feet on the lower pedals. For more
emphasis on the stomach, tighten your abs and pull them in.
Muscles affected: Abdomen, Legs, and Lower Back
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MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLE-SHOOTING
Inspect and tighten all parts of the AEROBIC RIDER 2 regularly. The AEROBIC RIDER 2 can be cleaned with a
soft, damp cloth; do not use solvents. To prevent damage to the monitor, keep liquid away from the monitor and
keep the monitor out of direct sunlight. When storing the AEROBIC RIDER 2, remove the batteries from the monitor.
HOW TO REPLACE THE BATTERIES
If the display of the monitor becomes dim, the AA batteries should
be replaced. Remove the battery cover from the monitor. Remove
the old batteries. Insert two new batteries into the monitor. Identify
the negative (–) and positive (+) ends of the batteries. The springs
in the battery compartment should touch the negative ends of the
batteries.
Battery
Cover
(+)
(–)
Re-attach the battery cover to the monitor.
AA
Batteries
Monitor
HOW TO LUBRICATE THE AEROBIC RIDER 2
Every three months, a small amount of light multi-purpose oil
should be applied to the AEROBIC RIDER 2. Apply a few drops of
oil between the axle caps or axle fasteners and the frame in the
locations shown at the right. Make sure to apply oil to both sides of
the AEROBIC RIDER 2.
Apply Oil
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CONDITIONING GUIDELINES
The following general guidelines will help you to plan
your exercise program. Remember that proper nutri-
tion and adequate rest are essential for successful
results.
During the first few minutes of exercise, your body
uses easily accessible carbohydrate calories for ener-
gy. Only after the first few minutes of exercise does
your body begin to use stored fat calories for energy. If
your goal is to burn fat, adjust your pace until your
heart rate is near the lowest number in your training
zone as you exercise.
WARNING:
Before beginning this
or any exercise program, consult your physi-
cian. This is especially important for persons
over the age of 35 or persons with pre-exist-
ing health problems.
Maximum Fat Burning
For increased fat burning, adjust your pace until your
heart rate is near the middle number in your training
zone as you exercise.
EXERCISE INTENSITY
Aerobic Exercise
Whether your goal is to burn fat or to strengthen your
cardiovascular system, the key to achieving the
desired results is to exercise with the proper intensity.
The proper intensity level can be found by using your
heart rate as a guide.
If your goal is to strengthen your cardiovascular sys-
tem, your exercise must be “aerobic.” Aerobic exercise
is activity that requires large amounts of oxygen for
prolonged periods of time. This increases the demand
on the heart to pump blood to the muscles, and on the
lungs to oxygenate the blood. For aerobic exercise,
adjust your pace until your heart rate is near the high-
est number in your training zone.
The chart below shows recommended heart rates for
fat burning, maximum fat burning, and cardiovascular
(aerobic) exercise.
HOW TO MEASURE YOUR HEART RATE
To measure your
heart rate, first
exercise for at
least four minutes.
Then, stop exer-
cising and place
two fingers on your
wrist as shown.
Take a six-second
heartbeat count, and multiply the result by 10 to find
your heart rate. For example, if your six-second heart-
beat count is 14, your heart rate is 140 beats per
minute. (A six-second count is used because your
heart rate will drop rapidly when you stop exercising.)
To find the proper heart rate for you, first find your age
near the bottom of the chart (ages are rounded off to
the nearest ten years). Next, look above your age and
find the three numbers in light grey boxes. The three
numbers are your “training zone.” The lowest number
is the recommended heart rate for fat burning, the
middle number is the recommended heart rate for
maximum fat burning, and the highest number is the
recommended heart rate for aerobic exercise.
Adjust your pace until your heart rate is at the desired
level.
WORKOUT GUIDELINES
Each workout should include the following three parts:
A warm-up, lasting 5 to 10 minutes. Begin with slow,
controlled stretches, and progress to more rhythmic
stretches to increase the body temperature, heart rate,
and circulation in preparation for strenuous exercise.
(Refer to SUGGESTED STRETCHES on page 13.)
Fat Burning
To burn fat effectively, you must exercise at a relative-
ly low intensity level for a sustained period of time.
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Training zone exercise, consisting of 20 to 30 min-
utes of exercising with your heart rate in your training
zone. (See the chart on page 12 to find your training
zone.)
leave you relaxed and comfortably tired.
EXERCISE FREQUENCY
To maintain or improve your condition, plan three
workouts each week, with at least one day of rest
between workouts. After a few months of regular exer-
cise, you may complete up to five workouts each
week, if desired. The key to success is make exercise
a regular and enjoyable part of your everyday life.
A cool-down, with 5 to 10 minutes of stretching.
Thorough stretching offsets muscle contractions and
other problems caused when you stop exercising sud-
denly. Stretching for increased flexibility is also most
effective after exercising. A proper cool-down should
SUGGESTED STRETCHES
1
The correct form for several basic stretches is shown at the right.
Move slowly as you stretch—never bounce.
1. Toe Touch Stretch
Stand with your knees bent slightly and slowly bend forward from
your hips. Allow your back and shoulders to relax as you reach
down toward your toes as far as possible. Hold for 15 counts, then
relax. Repeat 3 times. Stretches: Hamstrings, back of knees and
back.
2
2. Hamstring Stretch
Sit with one leg extended. Bring the sole of the opposite foot
toward you and rest it against the inner thigh of your extended leg.
Reach toward your toes as far as possible. Hold for 15 counts,
then relax. Repeat 3 times for both legs. Stretches: Hamstrings,
lower back and groin.
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3. Calf/Achilles Stretch
With one leg in front of the other, reach forward and place your
hands against a wall. Keep your back leg straight and your back
foot flat on the floor. Bend your front leg, lean forward and move
your hips toward the wall. Hold for 15 counts, then relax. Repeat 3
times for both legs. To cause further stretching of the achilles ten-
dons, bend your back leg as well. Stretches: Calves, achilles ten-
dons and ankles.
4
4. Quadriceps Stretch
With one hand against a wall for balance, reach back and grasp
one foot with your other hand. Bring your heel as close to your but-
tocks as possible. Hold for 15 counts, then relax. Repeat 3 times
for both legs. Stretches: Quadriceps and hip muscles.
5
5. Inner Thigh Stretch
Sit with the soles of your feet together and your knees outward.
Pull your feet toward your groin area as far as possible. Hold for
15 counts, then relax. Repeat 3 times. Stretches: Quadriceps and
hip muscles.
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HOW TO ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS
To order replacement parts, simply call our Customer Service Department toll-free at 1-800-999-3756, Monday
through Friday, 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. Mountain Time (excluding holidays). To help us assist you, please be pre-
pared to give the following information when calling:
• The MODEL NUMBER of the product (HRCR28720)
• The NAME of the product (HealthRider® AEROBIC RIDER 2)
• The PART NUMBER of the PART (see pages 14 and 15)
• The DESCRIPTION of the PART (see pages 14 and 15)
HealthRider is a registered trademark of ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.
LIMITED WARRANTY
ICON Health & Fitness, Inc. (ICON), warrants this product to be free from defects in workmanship and
material, under normal use and service conditions, for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of pur-
chase. This warranty extends only to the original purchaser. ICON's obligation under this warranty is lim-
ited to replacing or repairing, at ICON's option, the product through one of its authorized service centers.
All repairs for which warranty claims are made must be pre-authorized by ICON. This warranty does not
extend to any product or damage to a product caused by or attributable to freight damage, abuse, mis-
use, improper or abnormal usage or repairs not provided by an ICON authorized service center; products
used for commercial or rental purposes; or products used as store display models. No other warranty
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nection with the use or performance of the product or damages with respect to any economic loss, loss
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consequential damages of whatsoever nature. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of inci-
dental or consequential damages. Accordingly, the above limitation may not apply to you.
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