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Congratulations on choosing a Horizon Fitness		U S I N G	Y O U R	B I K E	Your Horizon Fitness Exercise Bike is the ideal choice to help you maintain year round fitness.
Exercise Bike. You’ve taken an important step in		Getting started			You can use your Horizon Fitness Exercise Bike as the core of your exercise program, or as a supplement to other fitness activities.
developing and sustaining an exercise program!					Many people will ride their bikes, hike, or swim in the more pleasant months, only to lose their improved fitness with the arrival of
Your Horizon Fitness Exercise Bike is a		The console on your exercise bike is powered by 2 AA batteries, which are			inclement weather. By placing a Horizon Fitness Exercise Bike in the convenience of your home, you can keep your exercise pro-
tremendously effective tool for achieving		replaceable through the back side of the console. Your exercise bike itself,			gram going despite bad weather, early nightfalls, or an ever increasingly busy schedule.
your personal fitness goals. Regular use		is powered by you. The speed readout on the console automatically
of your Horizon Fitness Exercise Bike can		defaults to mph when installing the batteries. To convert the speed readout			H o w O f t e n ?
improve the quality of your life in so		to kilometers, press and hold the 'Select' button for three seconds. At this			The American Heart Association recommends that you exercise at least 3 to 4 days per week to maintain cardiovascular fitness. If
many ways.		time, the time display should register 0:00. Continue to press the 'Select'			you have other goals such as weight or fat loss, you will achieve your goal faster with more frequent exercise. Whether it’s 3 days or
		button for an additional 2 seconds until the time display registers 0:00			6 days, remember that your ultimate goal should be to make exercise a lifetime habit. Many people are successful staying with a fit-
Here are just a few of the health		once again. The console should now be set for km. To switch back to mph,			ness program if they set aside a specific time of day to exercise. It doesn’t matter whether it’s in the morning before your shower,
benefits of aerobic exercise:		simply remove the batteries in the console. To begin exercising on your			during lunch hour or while watching the evening news. What’s more important is that it’s a time that allows you to keep a
		bike:			schedule, and a time when you won’t be interrupted. If you are to be successful with your fitness program, you have to make it a pri-
• Weight Loss		1. Sit down and place your feet on the pedals.			ority in your life. So decide on a time, pull out your day planner and pencil in your exercise times for the next month!
• A Healthier Heart
• Improved Muscle Tone		2. Press the 'Select' button or begin pedaling to turn on the console.			H o w L o n g ?
• Increased Daily Energy Levels		3. Once the console is lit, and you begin to pedal, the time will begin to			For aerobic exercise benefits, it’s recommended that you exercise from between 24 and 32 minutes per session. But start slowly and
• Reduced Stress		count up. Note: the time can not be set to a specific time.			gradually increase your exercise times. If you’ve been sedentary during the past year, it may be a good idea to keep your exercise
• Help In Countering Anxiety		Scan Function			times to as little as five minutes initially. Your body will need time to adjust to the new activity. If your goal is weight loss, a longer
and Depression					exercise session at lower intensities has been found to be most effective.
• An Improved Self Image		During a workout, you can view alternate information such as speed,			H o w H a r d ?
		distance, calories, accumulated distance (odometer), and heart rate by
The key to reaping these		pressing the 'Select' button. To continuously scan through all alternate			How hard you workout is also determined by your goals. If you use your Horizon Fitness Exercise Bike to prepare for bicycle racing,
benefits is to develop the		readouts, press the 'Select' button until both Scan and Time are displayed.			you will probably work out at a higher intensity than if your goal is general fitness. Regardless of your long term goals, always begin
exercise habit. Your new		This will automatically allow the console to scan through all alternate			an exercise program at low intensity. Aerobic exercise does not have to be painful to be beneficial! There are two ways to measure
Horizon Fitness Exercise		readouts.			your exercise intensity. The first is by monitoring your heart rate, and the second is by evaluating your perceived exertion level (this is
Bike will help you eliminate		Resetting the Console			simpler than it sounds!).
the obstacles that prevent you
from getting in your		Press and hold the 'Select' button to reset any accumulated information. In			M o n i t o r	y	o u r h e a r t	r a t e
exercise time. Inclement		order to reset the Odometer reading (accumulated distance), the batteries			You can measure your pulse with your fingers by placing your first two fingers lightly over the blood vessel (carotid artery) on your
weather and darkness		must be removed from the back of the console.			neck located next to your Adam’s apple. Count your pulse for ten seconds and multiply by six. This figure is your heart rate in beats
won't interfere with your		Heart Rate Function			per minute. Compare this number to the Target Heart Rate Zone for your age group.
workout when you use
your Horizon Fitness		Your console has two built-in heart rate grips. To view your heart rate
Exercise Bike in the comfort		reading, press the 'Select' button until the heart icon is showing on the			P e r c e i v e d		E x e r t i o n	L e v e l
of your home. This		display. Place the palms of your hands directly on the heart rate grips.			The second and simpler way to gauge your exercise intensity is to evaluate your perceived exertion level. If while exercising you are
manual provides you		When holding the heart rate grips, keep a loose, cupping hold. Holding the			too winded to maintain a conversation without gasping, you are working out too hard, A good rule of thumb is to work to the point of
with basic information		grips too tightly may cause an erratic heart rate reading. It is recommended			exhilaration, not exhaustion. If you cannot catch your breath, it’s time to slow down. Always be aware of other warning signs to
for using and enjoying		to only hold the heart rate grips long enough to see your heart rate reading			overexertion.
your new machine. A more		on the console. You may experience an erratic readout if consistently
complete knowledge of your		holding the heart rate grips due to movement and vibration.
new Horizon Fitness Exercise					SAFETY! IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Bike will assist you in realizing		Warning!			Read all instructions before using this Exercise Bike.
your goal of a healthy lifestyle.		To stop your workout, gradually slow down your pace. Remember you should			1. Use this Exercise Bike for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer.
		never stop exercising abruptly. After you have completed your workout the			2. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
		console will retain the data from your workout until the console is reset. To			3. Do not remove the Exercise Bike side covers. Service should be performed only by an authorized Horizon Fitness Service Technician.
CAUTION:		conserve batteries, the console will automatically shut off after a short period of
		time.			CHILDREN
BEFORE
					• Keep children off your Exercise Bike at all times.
BEGINNING
		SERIAL NUMBER AND MODEL			• When the Exercise Bike is in use, young children and pets should be kept at least 10 feet away.
ANY EXERCISE
PROGRAM, ALWAYS		NAME LOCATION:			CAUTION!
CONSULT YOUR		Refer to this number when			• If you experience chest pains, nausea, dizziness or shortness of breath, stop exercising immediately and consult your physician
PHYSICIAN. IF YOU		calling for service, and also			before continuing.
EXPERIENCE CHEST		enter this serial number on			• Do not turn pedal arms by hand.
PAINS, NAUSEA, DIZZI-		your Warranty Card and in			• Do not wear clothing that might catch on any part of the Exercise Bike.
NESS OR SHORTNESS		your own records. Be sure to			• Make sure all bolts are secure before each use.
		read the Safety Instructions			• Read this manual before operating this Exercise Bike.
OF BREATH, STOP
		and Owner’s Guide before			• Maintain a comfortable pace. Do not “sprint” above 120 rpms on this machine.
EXERCISING AND
		using your new Horizon
CONSULT YOUR
		Fitness Exercise Bike.
PHYSICIAN
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