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PRO SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL
M051-00416-A000
March 2001
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1. SAFETY AND WARRANTY INFORMATION It is the sole responsibility of the purchaser of LIFE FITNESS products to instruct all individuals, whether they are the end user or supervising personnel on proper usage of the equipment. It is recommended that all users of LIFE FITNESS exercise equipment be informed of the following information prior to its use. PROPER USAGE 1. Do not use any equipment in any way other than designed or intended by the manufacturer. It is imperative that weight stack machines
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1. Safety and Warranty Information SPECIFIC OPERATING WARNINGS 1. Routinely inspect all accessory clips that join attachments to the cables and replace at the first sign of wear. 2. Use only weight selector pins supplied by LIFE FITNESS on weight stacks. Substitutes are forbid- den. 3. Cables pose an extreme liability if used when frayed. Always replace any cable at first sign of wear (consult LIFE FITNESS if uncertain). 4. Do not allow users to wear loose fitting clothing while using equipment.
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1. Safety and Warranty Information 14. UNDERSTANDING EACH AND EVERY WARNING TO THE FULLEST IS IMPORTANT. IF ANY OF THESE WARNINGS ARE UNCLEAR, ASK FOR CLARIFICATION FROM LIFE FITNESS PERSONNEL. WARRANTY WHAT IS COVERED This Life Fitness commercial exercise equipment (“Product”.) is warranted to be free of all defects in material and workmanship. WHO IS COVERED The original purchaser or any person receiving the Product as a gift from the original purchaser. WHO PAYS TRANSPORTATION & INSURANCE FOR
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1. Safety and Warranty Information EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND ALL OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES ON OUR PART. We neither assume nor authorize any person to assure for us any other obligation or liability concerning the sale of this Product. Under no circumstances shall we be liable under this w
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2. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 1. Frame Construction • Frame is constructed of U.S. made mechanical quality steel purchased in mill run quantities. • Frame is primarily 2" square tubing with 11 gauge wall thickness. Different tubing sizes and wall thickness shall be used as required through engineering stress analysis. • Frames are fully welded (not bolt together) for maximum structural integrity and minimum mainte- nance when possible. However, larger machines have a bolt-together configuration to f
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2. General Specifications 6. Top Weight Bushings • The top weight bushings shall float within the top weight utilizing rubber o-rings to assure ideal alignment with the guide rods. • The bushings are self-lubricating in order that the guide rods will not require lubrication. 7. Weight Stack Guide Rods • Guide rods are 3/4” cold-drawn steel, turned ground and polished with hard chrome finish. 8. Weight Stack Suspension • Durable rubber bumpers are suspended under each stack to reduce shock and vi
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2. General Specifications 16. Counter Balanced Input Arms • Input arms on equipment are counter balanced where appropriate to eliminate the weight of the assembly from the weight selected by the user. 17. Radial Bearings • Radial bearings are pillow block bearing with basic radial load rating of over 2000 pounds. Pillow block bearings allow shaft to self-align as well as rotate, which results in smooth and friction free movement. 18. Linear Bearings • Linear bearings are packed with grease at th
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2. General Specifications 23. Hand grips • Hand grips are an extruded 60 durometer thermorubber compound that is non-absorbing, wear and tear resistant, and exhibits good dry and wet frictional characteristics. • The grips shall be retained to the machine through the use of aluminum collars thereby eliminating the tendency of the grip to slide off the machine. 24. Seat Adjustments • Numerically engraved seat and pad adjustments correctly align body to machine for proper pos- ture, muscle isolati
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3. PRO SERIES MACHINES 3-1
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3. Pro Series Machines UPPER BODY EXERCISE MACHINES Life Fitness Pro Series machines that emphasize the upper body are: 1. Chest Press (SU05) 2. Incline Chest Press (SU10) 3. Pectoral Fly (SU15) 4. Shoulder Press (SU25) 5. Lateral Raise (SU31) 6. Rear Deltoid/ Pectoral Fly (SU35) 7. Lat Pulldown (SU45) 8. Low Row (SU50) 9. Seated Row (SU55) 10. Pullover (SU60) 11. Seated Dip (SU66) 12. Arm Extension (SU70) 13. Arm Curl (SU75) 14. Dip & Chin Assist (SU86) 3-2
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3. Pro Series Machines CHEST PRESS (SU05) Starting Position Ending Position Muscles exercised: Primarily the pectoralis major and minor. Secondarily emphasized are the anterior deltoid and tricep. Setup: Adjust the range of motion by raising or lowering the seat. Choose a comfortable hand position with palms facing away from you. Hand grips should align with your upper chest. Adjust weight as desired. Keep your feet on the foot plates, back and shoulders straight and on the back pad, head up. Pe
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3. Pro Series Machines INCLINE CHEST PRESS (SU10) Starting Position Ending Position Muscles exercised: Primarily the pectoralis major and minor. Secondarily emphasized are the anterior deltoid and tricep. Setup: Adjust the range of motion by raising or lowering the seat. Choose a comfortable hand position with palms facing away from you. Hand grips should align with your upper chest. Adjust weight as desired. Keep your feet on the floor, back and shoulders straight, head up. Performing the exerc
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3. Pro Series Machines PECTORAL FLY (SU15) Starting Position Ending Position Muscles exercised: Primarily the pectoralis major and minor. Secondarily the anterior deltoid and tricep. Setup: Raise or lower the seat so that your hands are comfortable on the handles above the pads. Arms should be resting on the pads. Adjust the arm pads by using the pull knobs. Select the desired weight. Keep back straight against the pad, head up. Performing the exercise: Slowly push with your elbows until the pad
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3. Pro Series Machines SHOULDER PRESS (SU25) Starting Position Ending Position Muscles exercised: Primarily the anterior deltoid. Secondarily the medial deltoid and the tricep. Setup: Raise or lower the seat so that the handles are level with the top of your shoulders. Select the desired weight. Choose a hand grip that’s comfortable. Sit back against the seat back with chest, shoulders and head up. Performing the exercise: Slowly push the handles upward. Don’t lock elbows at the top of the exerc
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3. Pro Series Machines Deltoid Lateral Raise (SU31) Ending Position Starting Position Muscles exercised: Primarily the medial deltoid. Secondarily the anterior deltoid and the posterior deltoid. Setup: Raise or lower the seat so that the red dots line up with your shoulder joints. Select the desired weight. Loosely grip the handles. Sit slightly forward so that your chest rests on the chest pad. Keep back straight and head up. Performing the exercise: Using your shoulders, push the pads up until
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3. Pro Series Machines REAR DELTOID/PECTORAL FLY (SU35)- PEC FLY EXERCISE Starting Position Muscles exercised: The pectoralis and anterior deltoid. Setup: Raise or lower the seat so that your hands are comfortable on the vertical handles. Elbows should be slightly below the shoulders. Feet should be on the floor. Adjust the arm positions by using the pull knobs. The knobs should be in holes 2, 3, 4 or 5 for this exercise. Keep back straight against the pad, head up. Performing the exercise: Push
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3. Pro Series Machines REAR DELTOID/PECTORAL FLY (SU35)- REAR DELTOID EXERCISE Starting Position Muscles exercised: Trapezius, rear deltoid, rhomboids. Setup: Use pull knob to position handles into hole number 1 (handles back toward weight stack). Raise or lower the seat so that your feet are on the floor when your hands grip the horizontal handles. Sit facing the chest pad. Select the desired weight. Keep back straight and head up. Performing the exercise: Grip the handles loosely. With your ar
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3. Pro Series Machines LAT PULLDOWN- (SU45) Starting Position Ending Position Muscles exercised: Primarily latissimus dorsi. Secondarily the bicep. Setup: Use the pull knob to adjust the roller pads up or down so that legs will be firmly anchored under the pads. Select desired weight. Stand and grip the bar with palms facing away from you and thumbs under the bar. Hands should be about shoulder width or slightly wider on the bar. While holding the bar, sit on the bench and lock legs under the pa
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3. Pro Series Machines LOW ROW (SU50) Starting and Ending Positions Muscles exercised: Primarily latissimus dorsi and rhomboid. Secondarily trapezius, posterior deltoid, bicep, teres minor, teres major. Setup: Select desired weight. With feet resting on the foot plates, sit far enough back on the bench so that your back muscles stretch some to reach the grip. Hold the handles in a comfortable grip. Rest feet on foot plates. Keep back straight and head up. Performing the exercise: Pull the handle
