successes. Congratulate yourself after each workout. Thrive on the energy |
that exercising gives you. |
4. Develop a constructive attitude. Do not focus on what you are giving up to |
exercise on a regular basis, but on what new options you'll have after you |
become fit. |
5. Engage your body and mind. Connect on a deeper level, you'll be more |
likely to stay with your routine. If your exercise time on a stationary bike |
is your 30-minutes away from work or a time for reflection, you're much |
more likely to stick with it. Individuals claim to experience an increased |
sense of creativity and an enhanced thought process due to a regular |
exercise program. |
6. Consider many of the physiological benefits. If a strong and fit body isn't |
enough to keep you motivated, consider some of the hidden benefits of |
exercise: lower blood pressure, stronger heart, more efficient pulmonary |
system, lower risk of osteoporosis and stress reduction. |
■It's Never Too Late . . . for Fitness
Most of us have very busy schedules and to keep our fitness level intact we have to be extremely efficient. These three words, efficiency of effort, form the core of creating your own home fitness center. Efficiency of effort means producing maximum gains with minimal time spent; this is the goal of most of us when designing our home fitness program.
The bottom line is you must be creative and innovative to get the best results. With this book and your own creativity a great workout is only a few moments away; a different grip on the multi-gym, a varied stepping rhythm on the stepper, a new intensity on the stationary wind-load simulator or a more rapid stroke rate on the rower. By varying your workouts you'll create maximum gains in the shortest time frames.
As you will see, your home fitness equipment will allow you to reach your fitness goals and prepare properly for a healthier lifestyle. Anyone who is serious about fitness – or for that matter just improving their overall fitness – should have a few basic pieces of home fitness equipment. It makes no difference if you are a competitive cyclist or triathlete, an executive or someone trying to tone their muscles, the home fitness center is the most efficient way to help you reach your physical potential.
Edmund R. Burke, Ph.D., is author of the Complete Home Fitness Handbook, published by Human Kinetics Publishers. It can be found at major book stores or you can order it by calling 1-800-747-4457. He also serves as Director of the Exercise Science Program at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs.
■Suggested Readings:
Burke, Edmund. Complete Home Fitness Handbook, Champaign, IL., Human Kinetics Publishers, 1996. Book illustrates how to set up a home gym, purchase equipment and gives workout programs for various pieces of home fitness equipment.
Anderson, Bob; Pearl Bill; and Burke Ed. Getting in Shape: Workout Programs for Men & Women. Bolinas, CA., Shelter Publications, 1994. Offers information on how to set-up a balanced fitness program of cardiovascular, strength and flexibility training.
Burke, Edmund. Precision Heart Rate Training. Champaign, IL., Human Kinetics Publishers, 1998. Fine-tune your workout intensity. This book fully explains why and how to train with a heart rate monitor.
All Schwinn exercise products are warranted to the retail purchaser to be free from defects in materials and workmanship.
Warranty coverage valid to the original purchaser only and proof of purchase will be required. Any product sold or placed in an application not recommended by Schwinn Fitness will void any warranty coverage set forth by Schwinn Fitness warranty policies and procedures.
TIME PERIOD
Residential Environment: 30 years on frame. Parts and electronics are covered for two years. Labor is covered for one year from date of original purchase.
This warranty excludes wear items that need to be replaced due to normal wear and tear.
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER
1.Any component on original equipment which carries a separate consumer warranty of the parts supplier.
2.Normal wear and tear.
3.Any damage, failure or loss caused by accident, misuse, neglect, abuse, improper assembly, improper maintenance, or failure to follow instructions or warnings in Owner’s Manual.
4.Use of products in a manner or environment for which they were not designed.
LIMITATIONS
The foregoing warranties are in lieu of and exclude all other warranties not expressly set forth herein, whether express or implied by operation of law or otherwise, including, but not limited to, warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Schwinn shall in no event be liable for incidental or consequential losses, damages or expenses in connection with its exercise products. Schwinn’s liability hereunder is expressly limited to the replacement of goods not complying with this warranty or, at Schwinn’s
election, to the repayment of an amount of the purchase price of the exercise product in question. Some states do not permit the exclusion or limitation of implied warranties or incidental or consequential damages, so the preceding limitations and exclusions may not apply to you.
PROCEDURES
Warranty service will be performed by Schwinn or an authorized Schwinn Fitness Dealer. The original purchaser must provide proof of purchase. Service calls and/or transportation to and from the Authorized Schwinn Dealer is the responsibility of the purchaser.
1.Schwinn will have the option to repair or replace any exercise product(s), which require warranty service.
2.Schwinn will replace any equipment frame that is structurally defective with a new frame or replace the unit with a unit of equal value. Schwinn is not responsible for labor charges in replacing defective frames.
3.In the event a product cannot be repaired, Schwinn will apply a limited credit reimbursement toward another Schwinn exercise product of equal or greater value.
4.Schwinn is not responsible for dealer labor charges for component changeovers completed after the labor-related warranty period(s) stated herein.
5.If you elect to repair an exercise product or part yourself, using the
services of someone other than an Authorized Schwinn Fitness Dealer, or use a replacement part not supplied by Schwinn, Schwinn shall not be liable for any cost, damage, failure or loss caused by the use of such unauthorized service or parts.
6.See your Authorized Schwinn Fitness Dealer for service or write to: Technical Services Department Schwinn Fitness Inc.
1886 Prairie Way Louisville, CO 80027
