Schwinn 207P, 107P manual HOW to USE the 107p/207p Recumbent Bike Seat adjustment, Micro-adjustment

HOW TO USE THE 107p/207p RECUMBENT BIKE

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■Seat adjustment

Proper seat adjustment helps ensure maximum exercise efficiency and comfort, while reducing the risk of injury.

1.Place one pedal in the forward position and center the ball of your foot over the center of the pedal. Your leg should be slightly bent at the knee (Figs. 1 and 2).

2.If your leg is too straight or your foot cannot touch the pedal, you will need to move the seat down on the 107p or forward on the 207p bike. If your leg is bent too much, you will need to move the seat up on the 107p or backward on the 207p bike.

3.Adjust the 107p seat by first dismounting the bike, then pulling out the adjustment knob on the seat tube and releasing the locking pin (Fig. 3). Lower or raise the seat to the desired height. Release the seat knob, engaging the locking pin. Be sure that the pin is fully secured in a seat post hole. To adjust the 207p seat, pull the seat lever up with your right hand to release the seat. Slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position. Then push the lever down and firmly lock in position.

FIG.5 ■ Resistance adjustment

You have full control over the levels of resistance integrated into your workout. Typically, lower resistance levels enable you to move at a faster pace, placing increased demand on your cardiovascular system. Higher resistance levels will typically deliver more of a muscle/endurance workout at lower RPMs. But everyone is different! So experiment and find the beginning of resistance that is comfortable for you.

■Micro-adjustment

Turning the micro-adjustment control clockwise increases the level of resistance. Turning the micro-adjustment control counter-clockwise reduces the level of resistance. Micro- adjustments can be easily made any time before, after or during your workout. (Fig. 5).

■Lower body workout

Once you are in position and sitting comfortably, slowly begin pedaling, with your arms relaxed at your sides and with your hands resting on the top of your thighs or on the hand grips. Pedal at an easy pace, at a low resistance level until you feel secure and comfortable. As you feel more comfortable, experiment with the range of resistance levels available via the micro-adjustment control.

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■Foot positioning/pedal strap adjustment

Place the ball of each foot on the pedals. Rotate the pedals until one foot is within arms reach. Then, reach down carefully and fasten the rubber strap over your shoe and secure it to the pedal by slipping the nub at the end of the pedal through one of the slots in the strap. Pull down the strap until it snaps into place (Fig. 4). Repeat for the other foot. Point your toes and knees directly forward to ensure

maximum pedal efficiency. Pedal straps can be

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left in place for subsequent workouts.

■Lower body workout

Once you are in position and sitting comfortably, slowly begin pedaling with your hands resting on the hand grips. Pedal at an easy pace and low resistance until you feel secure and comfortable. Then try experimenting with the range of resistance levels available using the controls on the computer console mast.

F I T N E S S S A F E G U A R D S

Failure to follow any of these safeguards may result in injury or serious health problems.

•Do not place fingers or any other objects into moving parts of the exercise equipment.

•Keep children and pets away from the 107p/207p bike while machine is in use. A child’s curiosity may result in injury. Do not allow children to use the bike. The pedal travel ranges are designed and intended for adults, not children.

•Never turn pedal crank arms by hand. To avoid entanglement and possible injury, do not expose hands or arms to the drive mechanism.

•Do not dismount the bike until the pedals are at a complete STOP.

•Warn bystanders to keep a safe distance. Do not allow anyone to touch the bike while it is in motion.

•After exercising, turn the micro-resistance control clockwise to increase tension so the pedals will not rotate freely and possibly hurt someone.

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