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OWNERS MANUAL
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SAFEGUARDS FITNESS SAFEGUARDS AND WARNINGS Before starting any exercise program, consult with your physician or health professional. He or she can help establish the correct exercise frequency, intensity (target heart rate zone) and time appropriate for your particular age and condition. The following 3 warnings listed below are also located on the computer console mast of the exercise bike. Failure to follow any of these safeguards may result in injury or serious health problems. • Read and un
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™ SCHWINN BIO-FIT COMFORT SYSTEM ™ THE REVOLUTIONARY SCHWINN BIO-FIT COMFORT SYSTEM ™ The unique and revolutionary Schwinn Bio-Fit Comfort System is designed specifically to ensure that each point of contact and user-interface with the bike provides the user with proper ergonomic and bio-mechanical positioning, superior comfort, the ultimate in functionality, and is fully customizable to fit each user’s unique and specific needs. 5
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FEATURES ™ Schwinn Bio-Fit handlebars adjust for a variety of multiple comfortable hand positions (Offered on upright models) ™ Schwinn Bio-Fit wide seats offer stability, comfort, and support ™ Schwinn Bio-Fit pedals provide proper alignment for efficient pedaling Console slider mechanism contributes to an ideal user interface position Seat slider mechanism ensures optimum seat height and fore/aft adjustment (Offered on upright models) Lumbar support can be adjusted for improved lower back su
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CONGRATULATIONS! CONGRATULATIONS! Thank you for making the Schwinn bike a part of your exercise and fitness activities. For years to come, you’ll be able to rely on Schwinn craftsmanship and durability as you pursue your personal fitness goals. The Schwinn bike should enable you to shape and monitor your workouts to: ▲ Increase your energy level ▲ Increase cardiovascular and aerobic fitness ▲ Increase lower body muscle strength ▼ Decrease your overall percentage of body fat Whether you are just
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS Operation........................................................................................... 9 How to use the Schwinn exercise bike........................ 9 How to use the Schwinn exercise bike computer ....... 11 Maintenance...................................................................................... 23 Moving your Schwinn exercise bike............................ 23 Leveling your Schwinn exercise bike .......................... 23 Maintenan
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OPERATION HOW TO USE THE SCHWINN EXERCISE BIKE ■ Seat adjustment Fig. 1 Proper seat adjustment helps ensure maximum exercise efficiency and comfort, while reducing the risk of injury. 1. Place one pedal in the forward position and center the ball of your foot over the center of the pedal. Your leg should be slightly bent at the knee (Figs. 1 and 2). Fig. 2 2. If your leg is too straight or your foot cannot touch the pedal, you will need to move the seat down on the upright bike or forward on the
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OPERATION Fig. 5 ■ Foot positioning/pedal strap adjustment Place the ball of each foot on the pedals. Rotate the ped- als until one foot is within arms reach. Then, reach down carefully and fasten the rubber strap over your shoe and secure it to the pedal by slipping the nub at the end of the pedal through one of the slots in the strap. Pull down on the strap until it snaps into place (Fig. 6). Repeat for the other foot. Point your toes and knees directly forward to ensure maximum pedal efficien
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OPERATION USING THE COMPUTER Using the Computer Your Schwinn bike is equipped with a versatile computer console which includes: •Quick Start •1 Manual program •6 profile programs • Calorie Goal • BMI (Body Mass Index) • Recovery Mode • Results Mode This console provides you with important information about your workout as well as controls the resistance levels. The following sections will describe how to utilize the many functions provided by this computer. Keep this manual accessible for fut
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OPERATION ■ LCD Display The large LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screen located in the center of the console is your information center. This display is divided into sections that provide information about your workout and any preset information you may have input into the computer. The display provides a large main window that indicates the PROGRAM selection and RESISTANCE LEVEL. The smaller windows across the bottom show INTERVAL TIME and TIME, RPM and WATTS, DISTANCE, and HEART (PULSE) RATE.
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OPERATION USING THE 112/212 COMPUTER ■ LCD Display Descriptions TIME Displays the workout TIME. The TIME will count down from the TIME you entered when beginning the program and shows the TIME remaining for your workout. INTERVAL TIME Displays the INTERVAL TIME. The INTERVAL TIME will count down showing the TIME remaining before the program moves to the next column. RPM Displays the current pedal RPM (revolutions per minute). WATTS Displays the current power you are producing at a given re
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OPERATION USING THE 112/212 COMPUTER ■ Auto Shut-Off (Sleep Mode) The console will automatically shut off in approximately 2 minutes without use or input. There is no on/off switch. ■ Information Mode The computer enables you to switch between English or Metric units by pressing and holding the UP and DOWN buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds. Use the UP or DOWN button to select “ENGLISH” or “METRIC” and press ENTER to confirm. The computer will enter the Information Mode. In the Information M
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OPERATION SOFTWARE FEATURES Quick Start: This is a “one-touch” way of starting the Manual Program. 1 Manual Program: You manually adjust the resistance level during your workout to make the program easier or more challenging. 6 Profile programs: The computer offers a variety of fun and exciting profile programs to keep you motivated and on track to achieving your fitness goals: Profile Program 1 Ride in the Park Profile Program 2 Plateau Profile Program 3 Strength Intervals Profile Program 4 Ra
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FEATURES There are limitations however. It may overestimate body fat in athletes and others who have a muscular build. It may also underestimate body fat in older persons and others who have lost muscle mass. When choosing the BMI program you will be prompted to enter your height and weight and the computer will calculate and display your Body Mass Index. The console will display “IDEAL BMI RANGE”. The ideal or normal range is 18.5 – 24.9. The console will also display your ideal weight ran
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OPERATION the display will blink. This message will show for 5 seconds, then the Program will resume. You must see your heart rate on the display and then you must push the RECOVERY button again to perform the test. Helpful Tip: For a more relevant score, try to obtain a steady heart rate for 3 minutes before pressing the RECOVERY button. This will be easier to achieve, and obtain the best result, in the Quick Start or Manual program so you can control level of resistance. ***Please note: T
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OPERATION • IMPORTANT Things You Should Know Before Exercising A. The values calculated or measured by the computer are for exercise reference purposes only, NOT FOR MEDICAL PUR- POSES. Please consult your physician before starting any exercise program. He or she can help establish the exercise frequency, intensity, (including determining your maximum and minimum heart rate and target heart rate zones) and the exercise time appropriate for your particular age and condition. If you have any p
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OPERATION CONSOLE OPERATION ■ Console Operation – Quick Start QUICK START: Press QUICK START to take you immediately to the Manual program. Resistance level will be Level 1. Time will start from 00:00 and count up. Changing Levels: You can increase or decrease the resistance level by pressing the UP or DOWN buttons at any time. To STOP or PAUSE the program: Press the START / PAUSE button to pause your workout. The display will show “PRESS RESULT OR PRESS START”. Then if you press the RESU
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OPERATION To STOP or PAUSE the program: Press the START / PAUSE button to stop or pause your workout. The display will show “PRESS RESULT OR PRESS START”. Then if you press the RESULTS button the computer will show your workout results and end the program, or if you press START / PAUSE the computer will resume the program where you left off. ■ Console Operation – Selecting a profile program Select Program: Press any button to power up the console and “ENTER PROGRAM” appears in the alphanumeric
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OPERATION scroll through the display by using the UP or DOWN buttons until you reach “CALORIE GOAL” then press ENTER. Enter Calories: You will then be prompted in the alphanumeric display to “ENTER CALS”. Select the desired Calories to burn by using the UP or DOWN buttons and then press ENTER to confirm your selection. Next, a profile program and name will appear in the display. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to select your desired profile program. Press ENTER to confirm your selection. Enter L
