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CLUB SERIES CROSS-TRAINER (CSX)
OPERATION MANUAL
M051-00K61-B137
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Description 1. Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 1.1 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Before using this product, it is essential that this ENTIRE operation manual and ALL installation instructions be read. It describes equipment setup and instructs members on how to use it correctly and safely. Avant toute utilisation de ce produit, il est indispensable de lire ce manuel d'utilisation dans son INTÉGRALITÉ, ainsi que TOUTES les instructions d'installations. Ce manuel explique comment installer l'équipement et comment l'utiliser correctement et sans danger. FCC Warning - Possible R
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This Operation Manual describes the functions of the following product: Club Series Cross-Trainer (CSX) See "Specifications" in this manual for product specific features. Statement of Purpose: The Life Fitness Cross-Trainer is an exercise machine that combines low-impact elliptical pedaling with push/pull arm motion to provide an efficient, effective total body workout. CAUTION: Life Fitness STRONGLY recommends seeing a physician for a complete medical exam before undertaking an exercise program
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1 GETTING STARTED 1.1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY WARNING: The safety of the product can be maintained only if it is examined regularly for dam- age and wear. See Preventive Maintenance section for details. • DANGER:To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always unplug this Life Fitness product before cleaning or at- tempting any maintenance activity. • WARNING:To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock or injury, it is imperative to connect each product to a properly grounded el
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1 POINT DE DÉPART 1.1 CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES CONSIGNE DE SÉCURITÉ : pour un emploi sûr, le produit doit être inspecté régulièrement afin de s'as- surer qu'il n'est pas usé ni endommagé. Consultez la section de Maintenance préventive pour obtenir de plus amples informations. • DANGER: Pour réduire les risques de décharge électrique, toujours débrancher cet appareil Life Fitness avant le nettoyage ou toute mesure d'entretien. • AVERTISSEMENT: Pour réduire les risques de brûlures, d'ince
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1.2 SETUP Read the Operation Manual before setting up the Life Fitness Cross-Trainer. ® WHERE TO PLACE THE LIFE FITNESS CROSS-TRAINER Follow all safety instructions in Section 1.1 and move the Life Fitness Cross-Trainer to the location in which it will be used. See Section 7 for the dimensions of the footprint. Allow 1 foot of clearance in front of the Life Fitness Cross-Trainer to allow for movement of the pedal levers. It should be easy to mount the Life Fitness Cross-Trainer from the side. HO
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SERVICE ACCESS PORT The two interchangeable type RJ45 networking ports (A) are located on the back of the display console. These network ports, located behind the display console rear access door, allow for console software updates. 8 A
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2 CONSOLE OVERLAY 2.1 CONSOLE OVERLAY OVERVIEW The computerized display console on the Cross-Trainer allows the user to tailor a workout to personal fitness abilities and goals and to monitor progress. With this easy-to-use console, the user can track fitness improvement from one workout to the next. Total Body Trainer Lower Body Trainer ® iPod My Begin pedaling. Workouts Select workout or press Quick Start Quick Start. The heart rate displayed may be inaccurate and should be used for refe
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2.2 CONSOLE OVERLAY DESCRIPTIONS A. WORKOUT PROFILE window: This window displays shapes, made of columns of lights, that represent the levels of intensity in a workout-in-progress. The height of the first column on the left side of the window is proportional to the current level of intensity. During a FAT BURN, CARDIO, HEART RATE HILL, HEART RATE INTERVAL, or EXTREME HEART RATE work- ® out, which requires the use of a Polar telemetry heart rate chest strap or the Lifepulse system sensors, the W
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H. ENTER key: Press this key to confirm entries of workout setup values, as displayed in the MESSAGE CENTER. I. QUICK START key: Press this key to begin a manual workout immediately, without having to select a workout pro- gram. Once the workout is in progress, use the ARROW keys to change the intensity level or workout duration as de- sired. J. TOTAL BODY TRAINER: Press this key to activate a workout mode in which the MESSAGE CENTER displays prompts to vary the workload and emphasize different
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2.3 READING RACK AND ACCESSORY TRAYS The water bottle holder (A) provides easy storage for water bottles. The accessory tray (B), which is mounted near the base of the console, provides a storage tray with space for items such as personal stereos and cell phones. Additionally, an inte- grated reading rack (C) for allowing a book or magazine is located at the base of the upper panel of the console. 12 C B A
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® 3 HEART RATE ZONE TRAINING ® 3.1 WHY HEART RATE ZONE TRAINING EXERCISE? Research shows that maintaining a specific heart rate while exercising is the optimal way to monitor the intensity of a workout and to achieve maximum results. That is the idea behind the Life Fitness Heart Rate Zone Training® approach to exercise. Zone Training identifies an exerciser's ideal heart rate range, or zone, for burning fat or increasing cardiovascular fitness. The zone is a percentage of the theoretical maximu
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3.2 HEART RATE MONITORING TM THE LIFEPULSE DIGITAL HEART RATE MONITORING SYSTEM The patented Lifepulse system sensors are the built-in heart rate monitoring system on the Life Fitness Cross-Trainer. For the most accurate reading possible, during a workout: • Grasp the sensors (A) firmly. • Hold each sensors at the vertical midpoint. • Keep hands steady and in place. The console displays the heart rate within 10 to 40 seconds after the user grasps the sensors. The following factors may affect a
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® THE OPTIONAL POLAR TELEMETRY HEART RATE CHEST STRAP The Life Fitness Cross-Trainer is equipped with Polar® telemetry, a heart rate monitoring system in which electrodes, pressed against the skin, transfer heart rate signals to the console. These electrodes are attached to a Polar telemetry heart rate chest strap that the user wears during the workout. The Polar telemetry heart rate chest strap is optional. Con- tact Life Fitness Customer Support Services to order. See the diagram below for cor
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4 THE WORKOUTS 4.1 WORKOUT OVERVIEWS This section lists the Life Fitness Cross-Trainer’s pre-programmed workouts. For more detailed information, see Section 4.2, titled Using the Workouts. The following workouts are accessible via the ARROW keys. QUICK START is the fastest way to begin exercising. After the QUICK START key is pressed, a constant-level workout begins. The intensity level does not change automatically. MANUAL is a constant effort workout in which the user can change the intensity
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SPORT TRAINING simulates an outdoor terrain by setting various resistance levels. EZ RESISTANCE features a gradual, subtle increase in resistance, independent of the user’s pedaling speed. A peak in resistance is followed by an equally subtle decrease in resistance. 4.2 USING THE WORKOUTS This section provides detailed information on setting up and using workouts. For quick-reference setup steps, see the chart at the end of the section. TO BEGIN A WORKOUT To mount the Life Fitness Cross-Trainer
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ENTERING WEIGHT When prompted by the MESSAGE CENTER to enter weight, use the ARROW KEYS to increase or decrease the dis- played weight to the correct value and press ENTER. The default weight is 150 pounds or 68 kilograms. The on-board computer calculates the number and rate of calories burned using the entered weight as well as the pedaling speed and resistance level. ENTERING AGE When prompted by the MESSAGE CENTER to enter age, use the ARROW KEYS to increase or decrease the displayed age to t
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ENDING WORKOUTS EARLY To end a workout before the pre-set duration expires, press CLEAR once. The MESSAGE CENTER then displays a workout summary, which includes the distance travelled, the total calories burned, and other statistics. Press CLEAR a second time and the MESSAGE CENTER displays “SELECT WORKOUT USING ARROW KEYS OR PRESS QUICK START” for a new workout. PAUSING WORKOUTS To pause a workout, simply stop pedaling. To continue the workout, resume pedaling. The pause duration lasts 60 sec-
