BH FITNESS X8R Elliptical User manual

X8R Elliptical
OWNER’S MANUAL
ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE
WARRANTY PARTS ORDERING
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.
IMPORTANT: Read all instructions carefully before using this product. Retain this owner’s
manual for future reference.
BH North America Foothill Ranch , California 92610

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Training Guidelines..........................…..........2
Assembly Instructions…………………........10
Installation…………………….......................21
Console Operations……………....................22
Maintenance…………………………............28
Exploded View ………....................................29
Parts List ………………….............................30
Safety………………..............................….....1
Warranty……..………………………............32
Parts & Hardware Contents………...... ........6
Pre-Assembly Instructions……......................9

IMPORTANT SAFETY ADVICE
PRECAUTIONS
This elliptical has been designed and constructed to provide maximum safety. Nevertheless,
certain precautions should be taken when using exercise equipment. Read the whole manual
before assembling and using the elliptical. The following safety precautions should also be
observed:
1. Keep children or pets away from this equipment at all times. DO NOT leave them
unsupervised in the room where this elliptical is kept.
2. It can only be used by one person at a time.
3. If you experience dizziness, nausea, chest pains or any other symptom while using this
appliance STOP the exercise. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY!
4. Use the unit on a mat, placed level, on solid surface. Adjust the stabilizer for assure stability.
5. Keep your hands well away from any of the moving parts.
6. Wear clothing suitable for doing exercise. Do not use baggy clothing that might get caught
up in the elliptical. Always wear running shoes or trainers when using the machine.
7. This appliance must only be used for the purposes described in this manual. DO NOT use
accessories that are not recommended by the manufacturer.
8. Do not place sharp objects near the machine.
9. Persons with physical limitations should not use the machine without the assistance of a qualified
trainer or a doctor.
10. Do warm up stretching exercises before using the equipment.
11. Do not use the elliptical if it is not working correctly.
12. The moving elliptical pedals can cause injury.
13. Before using the elliptical, thoroughly inspect the elliptical for proper assembly.
14. A perimeter distance of 3 feet / 1 meter is required before operating the unit.
15. This elliptical is not suitable for therapeutic use.
Caution: Consult your doctor before beginning to use the elliptical. This advice is
especially important for those over 35 years of age or suffering from health problems.
Read all of the instructions before using any exercise equipment.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS SAFE FOR FUTURE USE
16.This elliptical should only be used after a thorough review of the operation manual and the warning
labels.
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TRAINING GUIDELINES
Exercise is one of the most important factors in the overall health of an individual. Listed among its
benefits are:
Increased capacity for physical work (strength endurance)
Increased cardiovascular (heart and arteries/veins) and respiratory efficiency
Decreased risk of coronary heart disease
Changes in body metabolism, e.g. losing weight
Delaying the physiological effects of age
Physiological effects, e.g. reduction in stress, increase in self-confidence, etc.
Basic Components of Physical Fitness
There are four all encompassing components of physical fitness and we need to briefly define each and
clarify its role.
Strength is the capacity of a muscle to exert a force against resistance. Strength contributes to power and
speed and is of great importance to a majority of sports people.
Muscular Endurance is the capacity to exert a force repeatedly over a period of time, e.g. it is the capacity
of your legs to carry you 10 Km/6.2 mi without stopping.
Flexibility is the range of motion about a joint. Improving flexibility involves the stretching of muscles and
tendons to maintain or increase suppleness, and provides increased resistance to muscle injury or soreness.
Cardio-Respiratory Endurance is the most essential component of physical fitness. It is the efficient
functioning of the heart and lungs.
Aerobic Fitness
The largest amount of oxygen that you can use per minute during exercise is called your maximum
oxygen uptake (Vo2). This is often referred to as your aerobic capacity.
The effort that you can exert over a prolonged period of time is limited by your ability to deliver oxygen to
the working muscles. Regular vigorous exercise produces a training effect that can increase your aerobic
capacity by as much as 20 to 30%. An increased Vo2 indicates an increased ability of the heart to pump
blood, of the lungs to ventilate oxygen and of the muscles to take up oxygen.
Anaerobic Training
This means “without oxygen” and is the output of energy when the oxygen supply is insufficient to meet
the body’s long term energy demands. (For example, 100 meter/328 feet sprint).
The Training Threshold
This is the minimum level of exercise which is required to produce significant improvements in any
physical fitness parameter.
Progression
As your become fitter, a higher intensity of exercise is required to create an overload and therefore provide
continued improvement
Overload
This is where you exercise at a level above that which can be carried out comfortably. The intensity,
duration and frequency of exercise should be above the training threshold and should be gradually
increased as the body adapts to the increasing demands. As your fitness level improves, the training
threshold should be raised. Working through your program and gradually increasing the overload factor is
important.
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Specifics
Different forms of exercise produce different results. The type of exercise that is carried out is specific both
to the muscle groups being used and to the energy source involved.
There is little transfer of the effects of exercise, i.e. from strength training to cardiovascular fitness. That is
why it is important to have an exercise program tailored to your specific needs.
Reversibility
If you stop exercising or do not do your program often enough, you will lose the benefits you have gained.
Regular workouts are the key to success.
Warm Up
Every exercise program should start with a warm up where the body is prepared for the effort to come. It
should be gentle and preferably use the muscles to be involved later.
Stretching should be included in both your warm up and cool down, and should be performed after 3-5
minutes of low intensity aerobic activity or callisthenic type exercise.
Warm Down or Cool Down
This involves a gradual decrease in the intensity of the exercise session. Following exercise, a large
supply of blood remains in the working muscles. If it is not returned promptly to the central circulation,
pooling of blood may occur in the muscles.
Heart Rate
As you exercise, the rate at which your heart beat increases. This is often used as a measure of the required
intensity of exercise. You need to exercise hard enough to condition your circulatory system, and increase
your pulse rate, but not enough to strain your heart.
Your initial level of fitness is important in developing an exercise program for you. If you are starting off,
you can get a good training effect with a heart rate of 110-120 beats per minute(BPM). If you are fitter, you
will need a higher threshold of stimulation.
To begin with, you should exercise at a level that elevates your heart rate to about 65 to 70% of your
maximum. If you find this is too easy, you may want to increase it, but it is better to lean on the
conservative side.
As a rule of thumb, the maximum heart rate is 220 minus your age. As you increase in age, your heart, like
other muscles, loses some of its efficiency. Some of its natural loss is won back as fitness improves.
The following table is a guide to those who are “starting fitness”.
Age 253035404550556065
Target heart Rate
23 22 22 21 20 19 19 18 18
Beats per Minute 138 132 132 126 120 114 114 108 108
Pulse Count
The pulse count(on your wrist or carotid artery in the neck, taken with two index fingers)is done for ten
seconds, taken a few seconds after you stop exercising. This is for two reasons: (a) 10 seconds is long
enough for accuracy, (b) the pulse count is to approximate your BPM rate at the time you are exercising.
Since heart rate slows as you recover, a longer count isn’t as accurate.
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10 Second Count
TRAINING GUIDELINES (cont’d)

The target is not a magic number, but a general guide. If you’re above average fitness, you may work quite
comfortably a little above that suggested for your age group.
The following table is a guide to those who are keeping fit. Here we are working at about 80% of
maximum.
Age 253035404550556065
Target heart Rate
10 Second Count 26 26 25 24 23 22 22 21 20
Beats per Minute 156 156 150 144 138 132 132 126 120
Don’t push yourself too hard to reach the figures on this table. It can be very uncomfortable if you overdo
it. Let it happen naturally as you work through your program. Remember, the target is a guide, not a rule, a
little above or below is just fine.
Two final comments:(1) don’t be concerned with day to day variations in your pulse rate, being under
pressure or not enough sleep can affect it;(2) your pulse rate is a guide, don’t become a slave to it.
Muscle Soreness
For the first week or so, this may be the only indication you have that you are on an exercise program.
This, of course, does depend on your overall fitness level. A confirmation that you are on the correct
program is a very slight soreness in most major muscle groups. This is quite normal and will disappear in a
matter of days.
If you experience major discomfort, you may be on a program that is too advanced or you have increased
your program too rapidly.
If you experience PAIN during or after exercise, your body is telling your something.
Stop exercising and consult your doctor.
What to Wear
Wear clothing that will not restrict your movement in any way while exercising. Clothes should be light
enough to allow the body to cool. Excessive clothing that causes you to perspire more than you normally
would while exercising, gives you no advantage. The extra weight you lose is body fluid and will be
replaced with the next glass of water you drink. It is advisable to wear a pair of gym or running shoes or
“sneakers”.
Breathing during Exercise
Do not hold your breath while exercising. Breathe normally as much as possible. Remember, breathing
involves the intake and distribution of oxygen, which feeds the working muscles.
Rest periods
Once you start your exercise program, you should continue through to the end. Do not break off halfway
through and then restart at the same place later on without going through the warm-up stage again.
The rest period required between strength training exercises may vary from person to person. This will
depend mostly on your level of fitness and the program you have chosen. Rest between exercises by all
means, but do not allow this to exceed two minutes. Most people manage with half minute to one minute
rest periods
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TRAINING GUIDELINES (cont’d)

SUGGESTED STRETCHES
The correct form for several basic stretches is shown at the right.
Move slowly as you stretch—never bounce.
1. Toe Touch Stretch
Stand with your knees bent slightly and slowly bend forward from
your hips. Allow your back and shoulders to relax as you reach
down toward your toes as far as possible. Hold for 15 counts, then
relax. Repeat 3 times. Stretches: Hamstrings, back of knees, and
back.
2. Hamstring Stretch
Sit with one leg extended. Bring the sole of the opposite foot
toward you and rest it against the inner thigh of your extended leg.
Reach toward your toes as far as possible. Hold for 15 counts,
then relax. Repeat 3 times for each leg. Stretches: Hamstrings,
lower back, and groin.
3. Calf/Achilles Stretch
With one leg in front of the other, reach forward and place your
hands against a wall. Keep your back leg straight and your back
foot flat on the floor. Bend your front leg, lean forward and move
your hips toward the wall. Hold for 15 counts, then relax. Repeat 3
times for each leg. To cause further stretching of the achilles ten-
dons, bend your back leg as well. Stretches: Calves, achilles ten-
dons, and ankles.
4. Quadriceps Stretch
With one hand against a wall for balance, reach back and grasp
one foot with your other hand. Bring your heel as close to your but-
tocks as possible. Hold for 15 counts, then relax. Repeat 3 times
for both legs. Stretches: Quadriceps and hip muscles.
5. Inner Thigh Stretch
Sit with the soles of your feet together and your knees outward.
Pull your feet toward your groin area as far as possible. Hold for
15 counts, then relax. Repeat 3 times. Stretches: Quadriceps and
hip muscles.
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TRAINING GUIDELINES (cont’d)

PART & HARDWARE CONTENTS
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PART & HARDWARE CONTENTS

Hardware Package Contents
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STEP Item Description Qty STEP Item Description Qty
1 1 Long Hex Nut 2 7 21 Nylon Nut M12 2
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2 CKS Hex Screw M10 x40 Blue Loctite 3 822 Carriage Screw M8x45 4
3SpringWasherM10 3 23NylonNutM8 4
4 Fla t Washer Ø10x Ø2 0x1.5t 3 9 24 Tru ss Phil ips Self Tap pi ng Screw Ø5x15 8
35 Truss Philips Screw M5x10 1 10 25 Truss Philips Screw M4x15 6
6TrussPhilipsScrewM4x15 2 11 26 Truss Philips Screw M5x10 Blue Loctite 8
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7 Truss Hex Screw M8x15- Blue Loctite 2 27 Washer Ø6x Ø13x1.0t stainless steel 8
8 Was her Ø8x Ø 25x2.0t 2 12 28 Truss Philips Screw M6x15 2
9 Wave Washer Ø17x Ø24x0.3t 2 29 Washer Ø6x Ø13x1.0t 2
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10 CKS Hex Screw M10x70 2
To ol
30 HexWrench 75x150<8MM> 1
11 CKS Hex Screw M8x15 1 31 HexWrench 10mm 1
12 Nylon Nut M10 2 32 HexWrench 6mm 1
1 3 Was he r Ø8x Ø 25x2.0t 1 3 3 He x W rench 5 x25x67mm 1
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14 Truss Hex Screw M4xP0.7x8 Blue Loctite 4 34 Hex Wrench +Screwdriver 5x40x180mm 1
15 Washer Ø6x Ø13x2.0t 4 35 Bush i ng W re nch + Sc re wdriver
13mm+17mm Z inc 1
16 Acorn Cap Nut M6xP1.0 4 36 Lug Wrench -19mm+13mm<Galvanization> 1
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17 Truss Hex Screw M8x15Blue Loctite 2 37
Open end wrench 10mm
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18 Flat Washer Ø8.5xØ30x2.0t 2 7 38 Flat Washer Ø25x Ø35x1.0t 2
19 Wave Washer Ø26.4x Ø34.2 x0.3t 4 339 Flat Washer Ø4x Ø10x1.0t 2
20 CKS Hex Screw M12x40 2