Horizon Fitness Core Series User manual

ELLIPTICAL
Own er's Guide

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CAUTION
Read all precautions and instructions in this manual before using this equipment.
Save this manual for future reference.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS & WARRANTY
GETTING STARTED/POWER
FOLDING/UNFOLDING
MOVING/FOOT POSITION
KNOW YOUR ELLIPTICAL
QUICK START UP
PROGRAMMING
DISPLAY
CHOOSING A PROGRAM, RESISTANCE, TIME,
WEIGHT & FINISH A WORKOUT
PROGRAM PROFILES
PROGRAM CHARTS
USING YOUR RACE PROGRAM
MONITORING YOUR HEART RATE & USING YOUR
ADVENTURE PROGRAM
PULSE ZoneTM CHART & PULSE ZoneTM PROGRAM
TROUBLESHOOTING
COMMON PRODUCT QUESTIONS
EXERCISE GUIDELINES
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
DEVELOPING A FITNESS PROGRAM &
WARM UP & COOL DOWN
ACHIEVING YOUR FITNESS GOALS
WEEKLY LOG SHEET
MONTHLY LOG SHEET
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MONTHLY LOG SHEET
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WARNING
WEEKLY LOG SHEET
This warranty is applicable to sales made only by Sears, its affiliates,
subsidiaries and authorized distributors of Horizon Fitness products within the U.S. and
Canada.
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OTHER SAFETY TIPS FOR YOUR ELLIPTICAL TRAINER
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 operating this elliptical trainer.
Maintain a comfortable pace. Do not Ďsprintíabove 80 rpms on this machine.
To maintain balance it is recommended to keep a grip on the
handlebars while exercising, mounting or dismounting the machine.
OPERATION
It is essential that your elliptical trainer is used only indoors, in a climate controlled room. If your ellip-
tical trainer has been exposed to colder temperatures or high moisture climates, it is strongly recom-
mended that the elliptical trainer is warmed up to room temperature before first time use. Failure to
do so may cause premature electronic failure.
CHILDREN
Keep children off of your elliptical trainer at all times.
When the elliptical is in use, young children and pets should be kept at least 10
feet away.
CLEANING
Clean with soap and slightly damp cloth only. Never use solvents.
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TIPS
An important step in developing a long term fitness program is to determine your goals. Is your
primary goal for exercising on your elliptical trainer to lose weight? Improve muscle? Burn Stress?
Prepare for the spring racing schedule? Knowing what your goals are will help you develop a
more successful exercise program. Below are some common exercise goals:
If possible try to define your personal goals in precise, measurable terms, and then put your goals in
writing. The more specific you can be, the easier it will be to track your progress. If your goals are
long term, divide them up into monthly and weekly segments. Longer term goals can lose some of the
immediate motivation benefits. Short term goals are easier to achieve. Your elliptical trainer console
provides you with several readouts that can be used to record your progress. You can track Distance,
Calories or Time. Time is the most important and useful of test functions.
KEEPING AN EXERCISE DIARY
Photocopy the weekly and monthly log sheets on the following pages to make your personal exer-
cise log book. As time goes by youíll be able to look back with pride at the work youíve done. As
your fitness improves, you can look back and see how far youíve come.
- Weight Loss
- Improve Body Shape and Tone
- Increased Energy Level
- Improved Sports Performance
- Improved Cardiovascular Endurance
- Weight Maintenance
- Strengthen Leg Muscles
- Improved Sleep Patterns
- Stress Reduction
ACHIEVING YOUR FITNESS GOALS
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CAUTIO
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STRETCH FIRST
Before using your Sears product, it is best to take a few minutes doing a few gentle stretching exer-
cises. Stretching prior to exercise will improve flexibility and reduce chances of exercise related
injury. Ease into each of these stretches with a slow gentle motion. Do not stretch to the point of pain.
Make sure not to bounce while doing these stretches.
WALL PUSH
Stand near a wall with the toes of one foot about 18" from the wall, and the other foot about 12"
behind the other foot. Lean forward, pushing against the wall with your palms. Keep your heels flat
and hold this position for a count of 15 seconds. Make sure that you do not bounce while stretching.
Alternate positions of your feet and repeat for a total of 8 repetitions.
STANDING QUADRICEPS STRETCH
Using a wall to provide balance, grasp your left ankle with your left hand and hold your foot against
the back of your thigh for a count of 15 seconds. Repeat with your right ankle and hand, and contin-
ue alternating for a total of 8 repetitions.
SEATED TOE TOUCH
Sit on the floor with your legs together and straight out in front of you. Do not lock your knees. Extend
your fingers towards your toes and hold for a count of 15 seconds. Make sure that you do not bounce
while stretching. Sit upright again. Repeat for a total of 8 repetitions.
DEVELOPING A FITNESS PROGRAM
WARM UP
The first 2 to 5 minutes of a workout should be devoted to warming up. The warm-up will limber your
muscles and prepare them for more strenuous exercise. Make sure that you warm-up on your ellipti-
cal trainer at a slow pace.
COOL DOWN
Never stop exercising suddenly! A cool-down period allows your heart to readjust to the decreased
demand. Make sure that your cool down period consists of a very slow pace to allow your heart rate
to lower. After the cool-down, repeat the stretching exercises listed above to loosen and relax your
muscles.
THE IMPORTANCE OF WARM UP
AND COOL DOWN
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HOW HARD?
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. The first is by monitoring your heart rate, and the second is by evaluating your perceived
exertion level (this is simpler than it sounds!). Note: Always consult your physician before beginning
an exercise program.
PERCEIVED EXERTION LEVEL
The second and simpler way to gauge your exercise intensity is to evaluate your perceived exertion
level. While exercising if you are too winded to maintain a conversation without gasping, you are
working out too hard. A good rule of thumb is to work to the point of exhilaration, not exhaustion. If
you cannot catch your breath, itís time to slow down. Always be aware of other warning signs of
overexertion.
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POWER
Your programmable elliptical trainer is powered by a power supply. The power supply must be
plugged into the power jack, which is located in the front of the machine near the front foot tube.
LEVELING
The elliptical trainer should be level for optimum use. Once you have placed the elliptical trainer
where you intend to use it, raise or lower the adjustable levelers located on the outside of each pedal
arm. Once you have leveled the elliptical trainer, lock the levelers in place by tightening the wing nuts
against the frame.
GETTING STARTED
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ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
WHAT KIND OF ROUTINE MAINTENANCE IS REQUIRED?
We use sealed bearings throughout our ellipticals so lubrication is not needed. The most important
maintenance step is to simply wipe your perspiration off the trainer after each use.
HOW DO I CLEAN MY ELLIPTICAL TRAINER?
Clean with soap and water cleaners only. Never use solvents on plastic parts.
Cleanliness for your elliptical trainer and its operating environment will keep maintenance problems
and service calls to a minimum. For this reason, it is recommended that the following preventive main-
tenance schedule be followed.
AFTER EACH USE (DAILY)
Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
WARNING!
To remove power from the elliptical trainer, the power cord must be disconnected from the wall out-
let.
Wipe down the elliptical trainer with a damp cloth. Never use solvents, as they can cause damage
to the elliptical.
Inspect the power cord. If the power cord is damaged, contact Sears.
Make sure the power cord is not underneath the elliptical trainer or in any other area where it can
become pinched or cut.
EVERY WEEK
Clean underneath the Elliptical, following these steps:
Fold Elliptical to its upright position. Mke sure the Elliptical pedal arms are secure before running.
Unplug the power cord at the wall outlet.
Move the elliptical trainer to a remote location.
Wipe or vacuum any dust particles or other objects that may have accumulated underneath the
Elliptical.
Return the elliptical trainer to its previous position.
EVERY MONTH
Inspect all assembly bolts and pedals on the machine for proper tightness.
TIPS
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FOLDING YOUR ELLIPTICAL TRAINER
Note: It is important to always follow the correct order of steps when folding your elliptical trainer.
STEP 1: The first step is to position the elliptical pedal arms in the proper position. The pedal arms
can be positioned in two different positions for convenience. The first position is to rotate the left
pedal arm so that it is in the backmost position (the left pedal arm wheel should be positioned at the
rear of the elliptical trainer). The second position would be to rotate the right pedal arm in the back-
most position.
STEP 2: Carefully raise both the pedal arm (in the backmost position) and guide rail simultaneous-
ly.
STEP 3: Press and hold the lock latch button located underneath the guide rail end cap. Align the
lock latch with the lock latch receiver located underneath the pedal arm. Insert the lock latch receiv-
er into the lock latch. Release the lock latch button once the lock latch is secure.
STEP 4: Repeat process for alternate side.
Note: It is important to always follow the correct order of steps when unfolding your elliptical trainer.
STEP 1: Firmly grasp both the left pedal arm and guide rail. Press and release the lock latch receiv-
er from the lock latch. Carefully lower the pedal arm and guide rail, standing to the side to avoid
any accidental release of the alternate pedal arm and guide rail.
STEP 2: Repeat process for alternate side.
UNFOLDING YOUR ELLIPTICAL TRAINER
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Always consult your physician before beginning an exercise program.
HOW OFTEN?
The American Heart Association recommends that you exercise at least 3 to 4 days per week to main-
tain cardiovascular fitness. If you have other goals such as weight or fat loss, you will achieve your
goal faster with more frequent exercise. Whether itís 3 days or 6 days, remember that your ultimate
goal should be to make exercise a lifetime habit. Many people are successful staying with a fitness
program if they set aside a specific time of day to exercise. It doesnít matter whether itís in the morn-
ing before your shower, during lunch hour or while watching the evening news. Whatís more impor-
tant is that itís a time that allows you to keep a schedule, and a time when you wonít be interrupted.
If you are to be successful with your fitness program, you have to make it a priority in your life. So
decide on a time, pull out your day planner and pencil in your exercise times for the next month!
HOW LONG?
For aerobic exercise benefits, itís recommended that you exercise from between 24 and 32 minutes
per session. But start slowly and gradually increase your exercise times. If youíve been sedentary
during the past year, it may be a good idea to keep your exercise times to as little as five minutes
initially. Your body will need time to adjust to the new activity. If your goal is weight loss, a longer
exercise session at lower intensities has been found to be most effective. A workout time of 48 min-
utes or more is recommended for best weight loss results.
EXERCISE GUIDELINES
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MOVING
Your elliptical trainer has a pair of transport wheels built into the front of the frame. With the
Elliptical 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.
CAUTION! Our elliptical trainers are well built and heavy, weighing up to 200lbs.! Use care and
additional help if necessary when moving.
FOOT POSITION
When using your elliptical trainer, you may notice that your heel raises off of the foot pad. This is a
natural walking or running motion and you should not try to prevent this.
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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, louder technologies, there are no fans, friction belts, or alternator noises to mask
these sounds on our elliptical trainers. These mechanical noises, which may or may not be intermittent,
are normal and are caused by the transfer of significant amounts of energy to a rapidly spinning
flywheel. All bearings, belts and other rotating parts will generate some noise which will transmit
through the casing and frame. It is also normal for these sounds to change slightly during a workout
and over time because of thermal expansion of the parts.
WHY IS THE ELLIPTICAL TRAINER I HAD DELIVERED LOUDER THAN THE ONE AT
THE STORE?
All fitness products seem quieter in a large store showroom because there is generally more back-
ground noise than in your home. Also, there will be less reverberation on a carpeted concrete floor
than on a wood overlay floor. Sometimes a heavy rubber mat will help reduce reverberation through
the floor. If a fitness product is placed close to a wall, there will be more reflected noise.
HOW LONG WILL THE DRIVE BELT LAST?
The computer modeling we have done indicated virtually thousands of maintenance free hours. Belts
are now commonly used in far more demanding applications such as motorcycle drives.
CAN I MOVE THE ELLIPTICAL TRAINER EASILY ONCE IT IS ASSEMBLED?
Your elliptical trainer has a pair of transport wheels built into the front legs. It is easy to move your
elliptical trainer by rolling it on the front transport wheels. It is important that you place your ellipti-
cal trainer in a comfortable and inviting room. Your elliptical trainer is designed to use minimal floor
space. Many people will place their elliptical trainers facing the TV or a picture window. If at all pos-
sible, avoid putting your elliptical trainer in a unfinished basement. To make exercise a desirable
daily activity for you, the elliptical trainer should be in a attractive setting.
COMMON PRODUCT QUESTIONS
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KNOW YOUR CORE ELLIPTICAL
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CONSOLE
GRIP PULSE
HANDLE BAR
LINK
TRANSPORT WHEEL
GUIDE RAIL
PEDAL ARM
HANDLE BAR
CONSOLE MAST
BOOT
CONSOLE
MAST
LOCK LATCH
RECEIVER
ADJUSTABLE
FOOT PAD
FRONT FOOT
TUBE
LOCK LATCH
SPEAKERS
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