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HORIZON E20
HORIZON E30
HORIZON FITNESS
Owner’s Guide
800 BURTON BOULEVARD
DEFOREST, WISCONSIN 53532
phone 1.888.993.3199 fax 1.608.842.1660
www.horizonfitness.com
Rev. 1.2
ELLIPTICAL
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horizon E20_30 owner’s guidev1.2.qxd 10/13/2003 1:23 PM Page 3 LIMITED HOME USE WARRANTY TABLE OF CONTENTS FRAME - LIFETIME 3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Horizon Fitness warrants the frame against defects in workmanship and materials for the life- 7 GETTING STARTED/POWER time of the original owner. 8 FOLDING/UNFOLDING 9 MOVING/FOOT POSITION BRAKE - LIFETIME 10 KNOW YOUR ELLIPTICAL (Horizon E20) Horizon Fitness warrants the brake against defects in workmanship and materials for the life- 11 time of t
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horizon E20_30 owner’s guidev1.2.qxd 10/13/2003 1:23 PM Page 4 MONTHLY LOG SHEET IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical product, basic precautions should always be followed. Read all instructions before using this exercise product. WARNING WARNING! To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electrical shock or injury to persons: • Use this exercise product for its intended use as described in this owner's guide. Do not use attachments not recommended by the m
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horizon E20_30 owner’s guidev1.2.qxd 10/13/2003 1:23 PM Page 5 OTHER SAFETY TIPS FOR YOUR ELLIPTICAL TRAINER WEEKLY LOG SHEET ! CAUTION CAUTION! • If you experience chest pains, nausea, dizziness or shortness of breath, stop exercising immediately and consult your physician before continuing. • Do not turn pedal arms by hand. • Do not wear clothing that might catch on any part of the elliptical trainer. • Make sure handlebars are secure before each use. • Read the owner's guide before operati
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horizon E20_30 owner’s guidev1.2.qxd 10/13/2003 1:24 PM Page 6 CONGRATULATIONS! on choosing a Horizon Series elliptical trainer. ACHIEVING YOUR FITNESS GOALS You’ve taken an important step in developing and sustaining an exercise program! Your elliptical trainer is a tremendously effective tool for achieving your personal fitness goals. Regular use of your elliptical trainer can improve the quality of your life in so many ways. An important step in developing a long term fitness program is t
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horizon E20_30 owner’s guidev1.2.qxd 10/13/2003 1:24 PM Page 7 Before proceeding, find your elliptical trainer’s serial number and model name located under the DEVELOPING A FITNESS PROGRAM console mast boot and enter it in the space provided below: SERIAL NUMBER AND MODEL NAME LOCATION: TIPS STRETCH FIRST Before using your Horizon Fitness product, it is best to take a few minutes doing a few gentle stretch- ing exercises. Stretching prior to exercise will improve flexibility and reduce chance
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horizon E20_30 owner’s guidev1.2.qxd 10/13/2003 1:24 PM Page 8 HOW HARD? GETTING STARTED How hard you workout is also determined by your goals. If you use your elliptical trainer to prepare for a 5K run, you will probably work out at a higher intensity than if your goal is general fitness. Regardless of your long term goals, always begin an exercise program at low intensity. Aerobic exercise does not have to be painful to be beneficial! There are two ways to measure your exercise intensity. T
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horizon E20_30 owner’s guidev1.2.qxd 10/13/2003 1:24 PM Page 9 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE FOLDING YOUR ELLIPTICAL TRAINER Note: It is important to always follow the correct order of steps when folding your elliptical trainer. WHAT KIND OF ROUTINE MAINTENANCE IS REQUIRED? STEP 1: The first step is to position the elliptical pedal arms in the proper position. The pedal arms We use sealed bearings throughout our ellipticals so lubrication is not needed. The most important can be positioned in two diffe
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horizon E20_30 owner’s guidev1.2.qxd 10/13/2003 1:24 PM Page 10 MOVING EXERCISE GUIDELINES Your elliptical trainer has a pair of transport wheels built into the front of the frame. With the tread- mill in the folded position and bracing one foot against the front foot tube, carefully pull back on the console mast and roll the elliptical to the desired position. Always consult your physician before beginning an exercise program. HOW OFTEN? The American Heart Association recommends that you exe
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horizon E20_30 owner’s guidev1.2.qxd 10/13/2003 1:24 PM Page 11 COMMON PRODUCT QUESTIONS KNOW YOUR ELLIPTICAL TRAINER ARE THE SOUNDS MY ELLIPTICAL TRAINER MAKES NORMAL? Our elliptical trainers are some of the quietest available because they use belt drives and friction free magnetic resistance. We use the highest grade bearings and belts to minimize noise. However, because the resistance system itself is so quiet, you will occasionally hear other slight mechanical nois- es. Unlike older, loud
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horizon E20_30 owner’s guidev1.2.qxd 10/13/2003 1:24 PM Page 12 QUICK START UP PROBLEM: Erratic or Inconsistent Readout. Simply begin exercising. The console will automatically begin counting up and tracking your infor- SOLUTION: This is often caused by dry electrodes or a loose chest strap (Horizon E30 only). mation. Moisture on the rubber electrodes is required for proper operation. Try a more generous coating of water on the electrodes and tightening the chest strap. Check your exercise en
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horizon E20_30 owner’s guidev1.2.qxd 10/13/2003 1:24 PM Page 13 TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR ELLIPTICAL TRAINER PROGRAMMING Your elliptical traineris designed to be reliable and maintenance free. However, if you do experi- ence problems with your elliptical, please reference the troubleshooting guide listed below. SELECTING OPTIONAL FEEDBACK Press the ‘SELECT’ button on the console to scroll through and view your speed, time, distance, odome- ter, calories, and pulse. PROBLEM: There is no display on
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horizon E20_30 owner’s guidev1.2.qxd 10/13/2003 1:24 PM Page 14 TM DISPLAY PULSE Zone CHART TIME Shown as Minutes:Seconds. View the time remaining or the time elapsed in your workout. TARGET HEART RATE ZONE Your ‘Target Heart Rate Zone’ is a percentage of your maximum heart rate. Target Zones will vary for each individual, depending on age, current level of conditioning, and personal fitness goals. The American Heart Association recommends working-out at a ‘Target Heart Rate Zone’ of between
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horizon E20_30 owner’s guidev1.2.qxd 10/13/2003 1:24 PM Page 15 MONITORING YOUR HEART RATE KNOW YOUR ELLIPTICAL TRAINER FEEDBACK SPEAKERS Your elliptical trainer offers two heart rate feedback options. You may choose to use the heart rate handlebars, or the chest transmitter for a hands free workout. (Horizon E30 only) CONSOLE HEART RATE HANDLEBAR Place the palm of your hands directly on the heart rate handlebars. Both hands must grip the bars HANDLE BAR for your heart rate to register. When
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horizon E20_30 owner’s guidev1.2.qxd 10/13/2003 1:24 PM Page 16 QUICK START UP USING YOUR ADVENTURE PROGRAM Simply press the 'Start" button to begin exercising. The program will automatically default to the Manual program unless another program is selected. CD/MP3 PLAYER HOLDER Your Adventure Program is designed to allow you to create your own programming, with the ability to save your program settings for future workouts. To use your Adventure Program, follow these instruc- tions: 1. Once th
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horizon E20_30 owner’s guidev1.2.qxd 10/13/2003 1:24 PM Page 17 TM USING YOUR PULSE Zone PROGRAM DISPLAY The Pulse Zone Program is designed to keep the user at an optimum exercise level, while adjusting the TIME resistance levels to keep the user at a target heart rate. To choose the Pulse Zone Program, follow these instructions. Shown as Minutes:Seconds. View the time remaining or the time elapsed in your workout. 1. Choose the Pulse Zone Program by pressing the ‘Up’ or ‘Down’ buttons. Press
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horizon E20_30 owner’s guidev1.2.qxd 10/13/2003 1:24 PM Page 18 DISPLAY USING YOUR RACE PROGRAM RESISTANCE Your Race Program is designed to add motivation to a workout by allowing you to compete against a During a workout, the amount of resistance can be adjusted selected pacer. To use your Race Program, follow these instructions: by pressing the plus ‘Up’ or ‘Down’ buttons or the quick resistance keys on the console. The resistance levels vary 1. Choose the Race program by either pressing th
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horizon E20_30 owner’s guidev1.2.qxd 10/13/2003 1:24 PM Page 19 CHOOSING A PROGRAM With the program text scrolling, press the arrow keys to scroll through the different programs. Press enter to choose your desired program. Once you choose your program, you will see the resistance level scrolling across the screen. CHOOSING A RESISTANCE With the resistance text scrolling, press the arrow keys or quick resistance keys to scroll through the different resistance levels. Press enter to choose your
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horizon E20_30 owner’s guidev1.2.qxd 10/13/2003 1:24 PM Page 20 PROGRAM PROFILES MANUAL Customized workouts, allowing the user to adjust resistance level to the user's preference. CROSS COUNTRY Improves your strength, speed, and endurance by raising and lowering the resistance levels throughout your workout to involve both your heart and muscles. HILL RUN Maintains weight by gradually raising and lowering the resist- ance level to gradually raise and lower your heart rate. AFTER BURNER Promot
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horizon E20_30 owner’s guidev1.2.qxd 10/13/2003 1:24 PM Page 21 PROGRAM PROFILES ROCK CLIMB Improves performance and stamina by raising the resistance level to high peaks to simulate the most difficult outdoor ter- rains. RACE A great motivational program for competitive individuals that allows the user to compete with a computer pacer to the fin- ish line. TM PULSE Zone Benefits weight loss by maintaining an optimum exercise level to burn fat, while adjusting the resistance to keep you in yo
