Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product ELITE 2.0R, 3.0R Horizon Fitness
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R ev . 1.1 RECUMBENT BIKE ELITE 2.0R ELITE 3.0R Owner’ s Guide HORIZON FITNESS 800 BURT ON BOULEV ARD DEFOREST , WISCONSIN 53532 phone 1.888.993.3199 fax 1.
TABLE OF CONTENTS FRAME - LIFETIME Horizon Fitness w arrants the frame ag ainst defects in workmanship and materials for the life- time of the original owner . BRAKE - LIFETIME Horizon Fitness w arrants the brak e against defects in w or kmanship and materials for the life- time of the original owner .
MONTHLY LOG SHEET SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical product, basic precautions should alw ays be follo wed. Read all instructions before using this e xercise product.
O THER SAFETY TIPS FOR YOUR HORIZON FITNESS RECUMBENT BIKE CAUTION! • If you experience chest pains, nausea, dizziness or shortness of breath, stop ex ercising immediately and consult your physician bef ore continuing. • Do not turn pedals by hand.
An important step in developing a long term fitness program is to determine your goals. Is y our primary goal for e xercising on your Horizon Fitness recumbent bik e to lose weight? Improve muscle? Burn Stress? Prepare for the spring racing schedule? Knowing what your goals are will help y ou develop a more successful e xercise program.
W ARM UP The first 2 to 5 minutes of a workout should be devoted to w arming up. The w arm-up will limber your muscles and prepare them for more strenuous ex ercise.
STRETCH FIRST Before using y our Horizon Fitness product, it is best to take a fe w minutes doing a few g entle stretc h- ing ex ercises. Stretc hing prior to ex ercise will improve fle xibility and reduce c hances of ex ercise related injury . Ease into eac h of these stretc hes with a slow gentle motion.
MO VING Y our Horizon Fitness recumbent bike has a pair of transport wheels built into the front of the frame. T o move , firmly grasp the vertical seat post, and one of the side handlebars. Carefully lift and r oll. CAUTION! Our recumbent bik es are well built and heavy , weighing up to 150lbs.
KNOW YOUR RECUMBENT BIKE WHA T KIND OF ROUTINE MAINTENANCE IS REQUIRED? W e use sealed bearings throughout our bik es so lubrication is not needed. The most impor tant main- tenance step is to simply wipe your perspir ation off the bike after eac h use.
QUICK ST ART UP Simply begin ex ercising. The console will automatically begin counting up and tracking your inf or- mation. RESET Press and hold the reset button on the console.
ARE THE SOUNDS MY SEMI-RECUMBENT BIKE MAKES NORMAL? Our recumbent bikes are some of the quietest available because the y use belt drives and friction free magnetic resistance.
PROBLEM: Erratic or Inconsistent R eadout. (3.0R only) SOLUTION: This is often caused b y dry electrodes or a loose c hest strap . Moisture on the r ubber electrodes is required f or proper oper ation. T ry a more generous coating of water on the electr odes and tightening the c hest strap .
KNOW YOUR RECUMBENT BIKE Y our Horizon Fitness recumbent bike is designed to be reliable and maintenance free . How ever , if you do e xperience problems with y our recumbent bike , please reference the troubleshooting guide listed below . PROBLEM: There is no displa y on the console.
QUICK ST ART UP Simply press the 'Start" button to begin exercising . The program will automatically default to the Manual program unless another pr ogram is selected.
FEEDBA CK Y our Horizon Fitness recumbent bike offers tw o hear t rate feedback options. Y ou may choose to use the heart rate handlebars, or the chest transmitter for a hands free w orkout. (Elite 3.0R model only) HEART RA TE HANDLEBAR Place the palm of your hands directly on the heart rate handlebars.
RESIST ANCE During a workout, the amount of resistance can be adjusted b y pressing the plus (+) or minus (-) buttons on the console. The resistance levels v ary from lev el 1 to 16 (level 1 being the easiest and level 16 being the most difficult). W A TTS A measurement of your expending energ y .
MANUAL Customized workouts, allo wing the user to adjust resistance level to the user's preference. INTER V ALS Improv es y our strength, speed, and endurance b y raising and low ering the resistance levels throughout y our workout to involve both your heart and muscles.
MANUAL Customized workouts, allo wing the user to adjust resistance level to the user's preference. INTER V ALS Improv es y our strength, speed, and endurance b y raising and low ering the resistance levels throughout y our workout to involve both your heart and muscles.
RESIST ANCE During a workout, the amount of resistance can be adjusted b y pressing the plus (+) or minus (-) buttons on the console. The resistance levels v ary from lev el 1 to 16 (level 1 being the easiest and level 16 being the most difficult). W A TTS A measurement of your expending energ y .
FEEDBA CK Y our Horizon Fitness recumbent bike offers tw o hear t rate feedback options. Y ou may choose to use the heart rate handlebars, or the chest transmitter for a hands free w orkout. (Elite 3.0R model only) HEART RA TE HANDLEBAR Place the palm of your hands directly on the heart rate handlebars.
QUICK ST ART UP Simply press the 'Start" button to begin exercising . The program will automatically default to the Manual program unless another pr ogram is selected.
KNOW YOUR RECUMBENT BIKE Y our Horizon Fitness recumbent bike is designed to be reliable and maintenance free . How ever , if you do e xperience problems with y our recumbent bike , please reference the troubleshooting guide listed below . PROBLEM: There is no displa y on the console.
PROBLEM: Erratic or Inconsistent R eadout. (3.0R only) SOLUTION: This is often caused b y dry electrodes or a loose c hest strap . Moisture on the r ubber electrodes is required f or proper oper ation. T ry a more generous coating of water on the electr odes and tightening the c hest strap .
ARE THE SOUNDS MY SEMI-RECUMBENT BIKE MAKES NORMAL? Our recumbent bikes are some of the quietest available because the y use belt drives and friction free magnetic resistance.
QUICK ST ART UP Simply begin ex ercising. The console will automatically begin counting up and tracking your inf or- mation. RESET Press and hold the reset button on the console.
KNOW YOUR RECUMBENT BIKE WHA T KIND OF ROUTINE MAINTENANCE IS REQUIRED? W e use sealed bearings throughout our bik es so lubrication is not needed. The most impor tant main- tenance step is to simply wipe your perspir ation off the bike after eac h use.
MO VING Y our Horizon Fitness recumbent bike has a pair of transport wheels built into the front of the frame. T o move , firmly grasp the vertical seat post, and one of the side handlebars. Carefully lift and r oll. CAUTION! Our recumbent bik es are well built and heavy , weighing up to 150lbs.
STRETCH FIRST Before using y our Horizon Fitness product, it is best to take a fe w minutes doing a few g entle stretc h- ing ex ercises. Stretc hing prior to ex ercise will improve fle xibility and reduce c hances of ex ercise related injury . Ease into eac h of these stretc hes with a slow gentle motion.
W ARM UP The first 2 to 5 minutes of a workout should be devoted to w arming up. The w arm-up will limber your muscles and prepare them for more strenuous ex ercise.
An important step in developing a long term fitness program is to determine your goals. Is y our primary goal for e xercising on your Horizon Fitness recumbent bik e to lose weight? Improve muscle? Burn Stress? Prepare for the spring racing schedule? Knowing what your goals are will help y ou develop a more successful e xercise program.
O THER SAFETY TIPS FOR YOUR HORIZON FITNESS RECUMBENT BIKE CAUTION! • If you experience chest pains, nausea, dizziness or shortness of breath, stop ex ercising immediately and consult your physician bef ore continuing. • Do not turn pedals by hand.
MONTHLY LOG SHEET SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical product, basic precautions should alw ays be follo wed. Read all instructions before using this e xercise product.
TABLE OF CONTENTS FRAME - LIFETIME Horizon Fitness w arrants the frame ag ainst defects in workmanship and materials for the life- time of the original owner . BRAKE - LIFETIME Horizon Fitness w arrants the brak e against defects in w or kmanship and materials for the life- time of the original owner .
R ev . 1.1 RECUMBENT BIKE ELITE 2.0R ELITE 3.0R Owner’ s Guide HORIZON FITNESS 800 BURT ON BOULEV ARD DEFOREST , WISCONSIN 53532 phone 1.888.993.3199 fax 1.
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