FitnessPod Vision Fitness E3100 User manual

FITNESS
BIKE
Vision Fitness
E3100

E3100 Fitness Bike
PROPER SEAT POSITIONING
To determine the proper seat position, sit on the seat
and position the ball of your foot on the centre of the
pedal. Your knee should bend slightly at the furthest
pedal position. You should be able to pedal without
knocking your knees or shifting your weight from side
to side.
UPRIGHT SEAT ADJUSTMENT
This bike features a locking seat adjustment pin to
easily and safely adjust the seat height. To adjust,
loosen the adjustment knob by turning it two half
turns counter clockwise. Pull out the knob to unlock
the post, and adjust the post up or down to the
desired setting. Release the knob to lock in place. Turn
the knob clockwise until tightened. Please check to be
sure the seat post is locked in place before each use.
HAND PULSE HEART RATE SENSORS
To use grasp the sensors with a comfortable grip
during your workout. The console will display your
heart rate. Although your signal will be displayed
immediately it may take the system a few seconds to
zero in on your actual heart rate.
PEDAL STRAP ADJUSTMENT
The straps are designed to fit your individual foot size
and should be adjusted tight enough to keep your feet
from slipping. The pedals include spring loaded clips
for easy adjustment. To tighten the strap, pull down
the open end of the strap. To loosen the strap, push
down on the top of the clip and pull the strap up.
Release the clip to lock in place

DISPLAY CONSOLE OVERVIEW
The computerized display allows the user to select a
workout that meets their desired fitness goals. It also
allows the user to monitor the progress and feedback
of each workout, so they can track improvements in
overall fitness over time.
D. PROFILE DISPLAY
This window provides an 8x12 block profile of the
workout segments you are about to complete or have
completed and the level of resistance for each
segment. Each column represents 1/12 of your total
workout time. Each row represents two resistance
levels.
E. MESSAGE WINDOW
The window provides step-by-step instructions in the
setup mode, feedback or motivational messages
during your workout, and at the end of your workout.
F. FEEDBACK DISPLAY
During your workout this window displays exercise
feedback about your workout including:
TIME –time elapsed or time remaining in your
workout.
SPEED –The pedalling speed in miles or
kilometres per hour
DISTANCE –The total distance travelled in
miles or kilometres since the start of your
workout
RPM –The pedal rate or revolutions per
minute(RPM)
WATTS –measurement of workload; one watt
is equal to six kilogram-meters per minute.
CALORIES –an estimate of calories burned
since the start of the workout
LEVEL –the current resistance level of your
workout
HEART RATE –displays your heart rate in
beats per minute when using hand pulse grips
G. START/PAUSE/HOLD TO RESET BUTTON
Press the START button to begin exercising at the set
default time. Press START when instructed to by the
scrolling LCD message centre to begin a program.
When exercising press the PAUSE button to pause
your workout. To reset press and hold the button for
3 seconds.
H. UP BUTTON
Use this button in setup mode to change display
values. During your workout use this button to
increase resistance.
I. DOWN BUTTON
Use this button in setup mode to change display
values. During your workout use this button to
decrease resistance.
J. ENTER BUTTON
Use this button in setup mode to select your personal
settings prior to your workout. During your workout,
use this button to toggle between WATTS feedback
and LEVEL feedback.

USING THE PROGRAMS
CHOOSING EASY START
Easy start is the fast way to begin exercising as it
allows you to bypass the setup steps required for the
preset programs. Simply press START and you will
begin a constant resistance level workout. The
resistance levels will not change automatically, but
you can adjust the resistance by using the arrow
buttons.
CHOOSING A PROGRAM
Press the up or down buttons to scroll through
the program selections (interval, weight loss,
mountain, constant watts or manual) When you arrive
at your chosen workout press the ENTER button.
(please see next page for various programs and their
explanation)
CHOOSING DURATION
The LCD message board will scroll though instructions
for setting TIME. The default time will be flashing in
the TIME window. Set the TIME using the up or
down buttons. When you arrive at your chosen
workout duration, press the ENTER button.
CHOOSING WEIGHT
Your current body weight is required to give more
accurate calorie feedback as you exercise. The LCD
message board will scroll through instructions for
setting WEIGHT. The default weight will be flashing in
the calories window. Set WEIGHT using the up or
down buttons. When you arrive at your current
body weight press the ENTER button.
CHOOSING RESISTANCE LEVEL
The LCD board will scroll through instructions for
setting LEVEL. The default level will be flashing in the
LEVEL window. Set the LEVEL using the up or
down buttons. When you arrive at your chosen
intensity level press the ENTER button.
Note : when using the CONSTANT WATTS program,
you will set your program workload in place of the
level. The workload is measured in WATTS and is
adjustable in increments of five, with a range of 40 to
250.
STARTING
Press START to begin your workout.

THE PROGRAMS
WORKOUT OVERVIEW
EASY START
Simply press START and you will skip the setup of
specific workouts and begin exercising at a constant
level (manual workout). The resistance levels do not
change automatically but you can adjust the
resistance with the arrows as you choose.
Note: because you did not go through setup mode the
computer will use default values to calculate your
feedback information.
MANUAL
Is a workout in which the resistance level does not
change unless you change it.
INTERVAL
Is an efficient workout that strengthens your
cardiovascular system by alternating work intervals
with recovery intervals. Be sure to challenge yourself
with intense work intervals.
WEIGHT LOSS
Is a program intended to target your stored body fat.
This program is generally used at a slightly lower
intensity but runs for longer durations than other
programs (30 –60 minutes is recommended)
MOUNTAIN
Features gradual increases in resistance to simulate
riding through a mountain range. This is a great
program for building strength and endurance.
CONSTANT WATTS
Is a program that lets the user exercise at a set work
level. As you increase your pedal rate (RPM), your
resistance will decrease; If you decrease your pedal
rate (RPM), your resistance will increase.