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8.0e
OWNER’S MANUAL
FOR MAXIMUM EFFECTIVENESS
AND SAFETY,PLEASE READ THIS
OWNER’S MANUAL BEFORE USING YOUR
NEW BALANCE 8.0e ELLIPTICAL TRAINER
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions...........................................................2 Unit Warning Labels ..........................................................................3 Specifications & Parts .......................................................................3 Introduction .......................................................................................4 Assembly Instructions.....................................................................5-8 Gett
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this machine CAUTION: Exercise of a strenuous nature, as is customarily done on this equipment, should not be undertaken without first consulting a physician. No specific health claims are made or implied as they relate to the equipment. 1) Before starting this or any other exercise 9) This machine should not be used by or near program, consult your physician, who can assist children. you in determining the target heart rate zone
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UNIT WARNING LABELS Important: See below for placement of the following warning labels on your unit. WARNING LABEL 1 WARNING LABEL 2 WARNING WARNING DO NOT PLUG THE AC ADAPTER INTO FAILURE TO READ AND FOLLOW THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS STATED IN THE WALL UNTIL ELECTRONICS MONITOR OWNER’S MANUAL MAY RESULT IN POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. IS COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. MAXIMUM USER WEIGHT 275 LBS. REPLACE THIS LABEL IF DAMAGED, ILLEGIBLE OR REMOVED. WARNING LABEL 3 WARNING LABEL 4 (
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INTRODUCTION CONGRATULATIONS ON PURCHASING YOUR NEW BALANCE 8.0e ELLIPTICAL TRAINER With this product in your home, you have everything you need to start your own workout program to tone and firm the major muscle groups of your lower body. This is vital for all of us, regardless of age, sex, or fitness level, and regardless of whether your primary goal is toning, health maintenance, or more energy for daily activities. Proper exercise, including a low fat diet, strength training and aerobic exe
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Occasionally our products contain components that are pre-lubricat- ed at the factory. We recommend that you protect flooring, or any- thing else the parts may contact, with newspaper or cloth. swing arms vertical column tube WARNING Do not plug AC Adapter into wall until New Balance 8.0e base frame assembly electronics monitor is completely assembled. foot tube studs metal sleeves (2 long/4 short) foot platforms stationary bar computer assembly water bottle with holder bo
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alignment stickers 1 vertical column tube STEP 1 – Vertical Column Assembly Lift up the Vertical Column Tube and insert into Base Frame Assembly. When lifting the Vertical Column Tube, be sure you don’t cut wires. It is critical that you line up the sticker on the Vertical Column Tube and Main Frame to assure proper alignment. base frame Insert the six M8 x 15mm Allen Bolts, M8 Spring Washers assembly and M8 Curved Washers, finger tighten. Once all Bolts are M8 x 15mm allen bolts, M8 spring
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STEP 3 – Foot Platforms Assembly a) Place the Metal Sleeves over the studs on Foot Tube. Place the longer (black) Sleeves on center studs. b) Slide the Foot Platform on the metal sleeves. To secure the Foot Platforms, line up holes and insert front and rear M6 x 20mm Phillips Bolts and M6 Washers. Tighten with the Screwdriver provided. top view studs foot platform foot tube M6 x 20mm phillips bolts and M6 washers 3b 3a metal sleeves STEP 4 – Stationary Bar Assembly STEP 5 – Dual-Action Handleb
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STEP 6 – Computer Assembly a) Remove the Phillips Screws from the back of the Computer. b) Snap together Connectors for Computer, tucking the Wires inside the Stationary Bar Assembly. The Book Holder can be attached to the Computer at any time. c) Attach the Computer using the four Phillips Screws you removed in Step 6a into the back of the Computer. Tighten with the Screwdriver provided. d) Remove Battery Door on the back of the Computer. Insert four “C” Batteries (included) in numbered order a
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GETTING STARTED Once your New Balance 8.0e Elliptical Trainer is assembled, make sure that your workout space has a solid, level surface with plenty of space around it. We recommend placing a mat under your unit to protect your flooring. Before you begin your first workout on the New Balance 8.0 Elliptical Trainer, practice getting on and off your trainer a few times until you are comfortable with this movement. Getting On Move the left foot platform to its lowest position. 1) 2) 3) 1) Face for
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CHANGING FOOT POSITIONS The generously sized foot platforms are 7”wide by 16” inches long, which provides workout stability and allows you to vary your foot position for different workout intensities. Begin with your feet in the most forward position and then move your feet to the position that feels most comfortable to you. The further back your feet are placed on the foot platforms, the greater the vertical height of the elliptical motion and therefore, the harder the workout. USING THE HA
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OPERATING THE ELECTRONICS WARNING The batteries must be installed as instructed on page 8. Do not carry batteries loosely, such as in a purse or pocket. The batteries may explode or leak and cause injury if installed improperly, misused, disposed of in a fire or recharged. Introduction Your unit is equipped with a programmable computer to help you track your progress and motivate you to reach your fitness goals. This computer provides different programs however, your computer is not individu
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Buttons and Definitions Programs 11 and 12: ENTER: This button allows users to set the Program These unique programs allow the computer to and Time on Programs 1-10 and Time and Age on adjust the workout resistance according to your Programs 11-12. heart rate automatically. Grasp the pulse sensors and hold with a firm grip. If the current Heart Rate is START: This button allows the user to STOP or START greater than the Target Heart Rate, the computer exercising. (By holding this button for two
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Program Workout Graphics PROGRAM 1 PROGRAM 5 PROGRAM 9 MANUAL FAT BLASTER INCLINE PEAKS AND VALLEYS PROGRAM 2 PROGRAM 6 PROGRAM 10 ROLLING HILLS SUPER SLOW INCLINE OVER THE HILL PROGRAM 3 PROGRAM 7 PROGRAM 11 SHAPE UP VALLEY RANDOM ENERGY 60% OF TARGET HEART RATE PROGRAM 4 PROGRAM 8 PROGRAM 12 CARDIO PLATEAU CARDIO PLATEAU 2 85% OF TARGET HEART RATE LCD Contrast Calibration The contrast of the screen can be adjusted by the following steps: • During the STOP mode, press and hold the ENTER and ▲ U
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EXERCISE GUIDELINES IMPORTANT Please review this section before you begin exercising. KNOWING THE BASICS IMPORTANT: Physical fitness is most easily understood by If you are over 35 and have been inactive examining its components, or "parts". for several years, you should consult your There is widespread agreement that these physician, who may or may not recommend a five components comprise the basics of graded exercise test. physical training: If you are just beginning your exercise progr
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described previously. Each workout should begin a certain degree on your age, and is determined with a warm up and end with a cool down. As a by measuring your heart rate in beats per minute. general rule, space your workouts throughout the Refer to the “Measuring Your Heart Rate” section week and avoid consecutive days of hard below and on page 16 for more information on exercise. how to determine and measure your heart rate. Here are the amounts of activity necessary for the You can do differe
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individual would need to keep their heart rate CLOTHING at or above 126 beats per minute to get a All exercise clothing should be loose-fitting to cardiovascular effect. Note: Although 70% was permit freedom of movement, and should make used in this example, the heart rate range needed the wearer feel comfortable and self-assured. to achieve results falls between 60% and 85% of Never wear rubberized or plastic clothing, such your maximum heart rate. garments interfere with the evaporation of
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HEART RATE TARGET ZONE FOR CARDIOVASCULAR FITNESS TABLE 1 200 195 190 190 185 180 180 175 170 170 165 165 161 160 Heart 160 157 Rate 155 153 148 (Beats/ 150 150 Min) 144 145 Maximum 140 140 Attainable 140 136 136 Heart Rate 133 131 129 130 127 129 123 129 85% 119 Target 120 115 119 Zone 112 108 110 105 101 98 70% Target 100 Zone 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 AGE (YRS) TABLE 2 Exercise Warm Up THR% Cool Down Total Sessions Total Time Week Period Minutes Period Time Per Wk. Per Wk. &1 &
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WARM UP & COOL DOWN STRETCHES Stretches can help improve flexibility and relieve the tightness in muscles that results from repetitive sport movements that require a limited range of motion, like elliptical striding. 10 to 12 minutes of daily stretching is recommended. This can be done when warming up or cooling down. When performing these stretches, your movements should be slow and smooth, with no bouncing or jerking. Move into the stretch until you feel a slight tension, not pain, in the mu
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4. Back Stretch Stand with your legs shoulder length apart and your knees slightly bent. Bend forward from your waist with your arms extending loosely in front of your body. Gently bend from the waist flexing your body as far forward as it will go. Hold for 20 to 30 seconds. Straighten up and repeat. 5. Standing Hamstrings Stretch Stand with your legs hip width apart. Extend one leg out in front of you and keep that foot flat against the ground. With your hands resting lightly on your thighs, b
