Life Fitness LC8500 operation manual Using the Workouts, To Begin ANY Workout

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On the 9100 model, the following nine workouts are accessed by pressing the WORKOUTS

PLUS key :

AROUND THE WORLD is an interval-training workout in which the hills resemble scenes of various geographical areas.

FOOT HILLS is a rolling hill workout with low intensity levels.

KILIMANJARO is a Hill workout in which the intensity levels gradually incline toward one ulti- mate peak and then gradually decline.

INTERVAL is a Hill workout in which intensity levels rise and fall. The higher levels gradually incline toward a peak and then gradually decline.

CASCADES is a two-peak workout in which intensity levels gradually increase and decrease.

SPEED TRAINING is a Hill workout in which the intensity level alternates between high and low levels very quickly to simulate a typical speed-training workout.

WATTS targets a rate of effort equal to a certain number of Watts. By default, this workout is turned off. For information on making it available, see Section 5, titled Internal Settings.

METs targets a rate of effort equal to a certain number of METs. By default, this workout is turned off. For information on making it available, see Section 5, titled Internal Settings.

AEROBICS TRAINER is a workout in which the MESSAGE CENTER prompts the user to switch continuously between a high pedaling speed and a low pedaling speed. The speed intervals alternate in a pattern that promotes a build-up in the intensity of the workout, followed by a build-down in intensity.

4.2USING THE WORKOUTS

Different bike workouts require different setup steps. See the chart, titled Lifecycle Recumbent Exercise Bike Workout Setup Steps for a quick glance at the steps for setting up any workout program. This section provides details on the steps themselves.

TO BEGIN ANY WORKOUT

Without networking, simply start pedaling to activate the console (9100 only) or, start pedaling and press START to activate the console. The MESSAGE CENTER displays the prompt: “SELECT WORKOUT USING ARROW KEYS OR PRESS QUICK START”. If it displays a different message, press the CLEAR key twice rapidly. The networking feature is available only on the 9100 model.

With optional networking enabled (applies to 9100 only), start pedaling, and press START or simply start pedaling to activate the console. The MESSAGE CENTER displays the prompt: “SELECT WORKOUT USING ARROW KEYS OR ENTER ID USING ENTER KEY”. Select a work- out, or log on to the networked exercise database, download the preset workout. The networking fea- ture is available only on the 9100 model.

To log onto the network, press ENTER, and then enter the user ID number with the ARROW keys.

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Contents Lifecycle Exercise Bike Corporate Headquarters International OfficesLife Fitness Latin America and Caribbean Page Table of Contents 9100R 8500R Important Safety Instructions Getting StartedPoint DE Départ Consignes DE Sécurité ImportantesSetup Where to Place the Lifecycle Recumbent Exercise BikeHOW to Adjust the Pedal Straps Starting UP the Bike Console Display Console Display Console OverviewDisplay Console Descriptions KilimanjaroRPM Revolutions Per Minute the pedaling speed or rate Accessory Tray 9100 STANDARD, 8500 Option WHY Heart Rate Zone Training EXERCISE? Heart Rate Zone Training ExerciseHeart Rate Monitoring Workouts Workout OverviewsUsing the Workouts To Begin ANY WorkoutSelecting and Using Quick Start Workout Descriptions FAT Burn Cardio Random Heart Rate Intervaltm Workout 9100 only Mets 9100 only SIX PRE-SET Workouts 9100 only Optional Settings Entering and Using the Optional Settings FeatureSetting Default Value Description Service and Technical Data Preventative Maintenance TipsDo not use ammonia or acid-based cleaners Preventative Maintenance Schedule Troubleshooting the Heart Rate Chest StrapRecycling the Battery 9100 only HOW to Obtain Product ServiceSpecifications 9100 Lifecycle Recumbent Exercise Bike Specifications8500 Lifecycle Recumbent Exercise Bike Specifications 10601 W. Belmont Ave Franklin Park, IL