Life Fitness X5 Supplement

X5/X5i CROSS-TRAINER
ASSEMBLY & OPERATION MANUAL
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CONGRATULATIONS...
AND WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF LIFE FITNESS
AND THE LIFE FITNESS X5 AND X5ICROSS-TRAINER.
The followin operation and assembly procedures have been prepared to make the
set-up and operation of this Cross-Trainer as quick and easy as possible.
Please take special note of the followin important points prior to choosin
a location and be innin assembly of the Cross-Trainer
BEFORE ASSEMBLING CROSS-TRAINER
DO NOT locate the cross-trainer outdoors, near swimmin pools, or in areas
of hi h humidity.
DO Make sure the sides, front and back of the cross-trainer maintain a minimum
clearance of 8 inches (20 cm) from the nearest obstruction.
DO verify the contents of the delivery carton a ainst the accompanyin parts listin
prior to settin the cartons and shippin material aside. If any parts are missin ,
contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services at the number listed on pa e 26 of
this assembly instruction booklet. Save the shippin cartons in case of return.
DO read the entire Operation Manual prior to attemptin to operate this machine, as
this is essential for proper use. The Manual explains how to properly use the cross-
trainer and helps you to desi n a workout tailored to your personal fitness oals.
For your safety, before usin this product, read the ENTIRE Operation Manual
and ALL Assembly Instructions. They describe equipment setup
and include instructions on how to use your equipment correctly and safely.
Class H (Home): Domestic use.
CAUTION: Any chan es or modifications to this equipment could
void the product warranty.
An authorized service representative must perform any service, other than
cleanin or user maintenance. There are no user serviceable parts.
This Operation Manual describes the
functions of the Life Fitness
X-Series X5 & X5i Cross-Trainers
Stateme t of Purpose
This Cross-Trainer is a home
exercise machine that combines
low-impact elliptical pedalin with
push/pull arm motion to provide an
efficient, effective total body workout.
Product-specific features for each
model are described in this manual
under Specifications.
War i g: Injuries to health may
result from incorrect or excessive
trainin . See the Correct Usa e
section on pa e 17.
Life Fitness STRONGLY
recommends consultin your doctor
before undertakin any exercise
pro ram, particularly if the user has a
family history of hi h blood pressure
or heart disease, is over the a e of
45, smokes, has hi h cholesterol, is
obese, or has not exercised re ularly
in the past year.
If, at any time while exercisin , you
experience faintness, dizziness, pain,
or shortness of breath, stop
immediately.
Life Fitness conseille VIVEMENT de
consulter un médecin pour suivre un
examen médical complet avant de se
lancer dans un pro ramme dexercice.
Ceci concerne surtout les utilisateurs
avec des antécédents familiaux de
tension élevée ou daffections
cardiaques, les personnes de plus
de 45 ans, les fumeurs et les obèses,
ainsi que tous ceux qui ont un taux
élevé de cholestérol ou qui nont pas
fait dexercice ré ulièrement depuis
un an.
Si, à tout moment pendant lexercice,
lutilisateur ressent un malaise, un
étourdissement ou une douleur, ou
sil se trouve à bout de souffle, il doit
sarrêter immédiatement.
© 2000 Life Fitness, a division of Brunswick Corporation. All ri hts reserved. Life Fitness,
and Heart Rate Zone Trainin are re istered trademarks and Go System-QuickStart,
Select Stride, Extreme HR, Ma naForce, EZ Resistance, Intelli, and Sport Trainin are
trademarks of Brunswick Corporation. Polar is a re istered trademark of Polar Electro, Inc.
Any use of these trademarks, without the express written consent of Life Fitness or the
correspondin companies is forbidden.

AssemblyOperationsMisc.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Sectio Descriptio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page
1. GETTING STARTED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
1.1 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.2 Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.3 Parts Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.4 Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.5 How To Stabilize The Life Fitness Cross-Trainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
1.6 Plu in in the Cross-Trainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2. THE DISPLAY CONSOLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13
2.1 Display Console Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.2 X5 Display Console Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.3 X5i Display Console Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3. ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.1 Readin Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.2 Accessory Trays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4. SELECTSTRIDE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-15
4.1 Description & Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4.2 Adjustin the SelectStride. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-15
4.3 Stride Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5. HEART RATE ZONE TRAINING EXERCISE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
5.1 Why Heart Rate Zone Trainin Exercise? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
5.2 Heart Rate Monitorin , The Heart Rate Chest Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
6. CORRECT USAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-18
6.1 Lower Body vs. Total Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
6.2 Biomechanical Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
6.2.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
6.2.2 Forward Motion  Lower Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
6.2.3 Forward Motion  Total Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
6.2.4 Reverse Motion  Lower Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
6.2.5 Reverse Motion  Total Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
7. THE WORKOUTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-24
7.1 Workout Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
7.1.1 Manual/QuickStart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
7.1.2 Zone Trainin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
7.1.3 Fat Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
7.1.4 Cardio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
7.1.5 Heart Rate Hill And Heart Rate Interval Workouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
7.1.6 Extreme HR Workout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
7.1.7 Sport Trainin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
7.1.8 Random . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
7.1.9 Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
7.1.10 EZ Resistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
7.1.11 Cool-Down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
7.1.12 Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
7.1.13 Cross-Train Aerobic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
7.1.14 Cross-Train Reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
7.2 Usin the Workouts (Charts) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
7.3.1 My workouts  Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
7.3.2 User Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
7.3.3 Pro rammable Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
7.3.4 Name, Pro rammin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
7.3.5 Workout, Pro rammin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
7.3.6 Statistics, Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
8. USER MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
8.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
8.2 Enterin user menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
8.3 Description of User Menu Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
9. SERVICE AND TECHNICAL DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-27
9.1 Preventive Maintenance Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
9.2 Troubleshootin The Heart Rate Chest Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
9.3 How To Obtain Product Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
10. SPECIFICATIONS FOR X5I & X5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
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 WARNING: Safety of the Cross-Trainer can be maintained only if it is examined re ularly for dama e and wear. Keep this product
out of use until defective parts are repaired or replaced. Pay special attention to the movin linka es
and connection points. See Preventive Maintenance section for complete details.
 To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always unplu this Life Fitness product before cleanin or maintenance.
 To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock or injury, always connect each product to a properly rounded electrical outlet.
 Never operate a Life Fitness product if it has a dama ed power cord or electrical plu , or if it has been dropped, dama ed,
or even partially immersed in water. Contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services.
 Keep the power cord away from heated surfaces. Do not pull the equipment by the power cord or use the cord as a handle.
Do not run the power cord on the floor under or alon side of the Cross-Trainer.
 Always follow the console instructions for proper operation.
 Close supervision is necessary when Cross-Trainer is used by children, or disabled persons.
 Do not use this product outdoors, near swimmin pools or in areas of hi h humidity.
 Never insert objects into any openin in this product. If an object should drop inside, turn off
the power, unplu the power cord from the outlet and carefully retrieve it. If the item cannot
be reached, contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services. Refer to pa e 26 for correct
contact information.
 Never place liquids of any type directly on the unit, except in the optional accessory tray
or holder. Containers with lids are recommended.
 Wear shoes with rubber or hi h-traction soles. Do not use shoes with heels, leather soles,
cleats or spikes. Make sure no stones are embedded in the soles.
 Keep all loose clothin , shoelaces and towels away from movin parts.
 Keep the Life Fitness product away from
walls and clear of any obstructions and
furniture. Ensure that there is at least one
foot clearance in front of the Cross-Trainer.
 Use caution when mountin or dismountin
the Cross-Trainer. Use the stationary
handlebar whenever additional stability
is required. While exercisin , always
hold onto the user arms or
stationary handlebar.
 Never operate the Cross-Trainer
facin backwards.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
1. GETTING STARTED
1.1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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1.2 PARTS LIST The followin parts are illustrated in actual size.
1.3 PARTS DESCRIPTION
4.
5.
6. 7.
0. Accessory Bracket Fastener Qty: 2
1/4"-20 x 3/4" LONG 3234101
1. Phillips Pan Head Screw  Clevis Cover & Front Shroud
Fastener Qty: 12
10-32 x 3/8" LONG 3223401
2. Electronics Console Mountin Fastener
Qty: 4
8-18 x 3/4" LONG Phillips Pan PLT ST 3225905
3. Upri ht Cap & Front Shroud Mountin Fastener
Qty: 5
6-20 x 1/2" LONG Phillips Pan PLT ST 3226003
4. Upri ht Mountin Bolt Qty: 2
3/8  16 x 5" LONG 3223301
5. Front Clevis/Pedal Lever & Upri ht Mountin BoltQty: 6
3/8  16 x 3-1/4" LONG 3223310
6. Nylock Nut  Hi h Profile Qty: 8
3/8 - 16 3102802
7. 3/8" Washer Qty: 12
3102514
Not illustrated Plastic Upri ht Cap  Black
Qty: 1
Cap, Tube 2 x 4 Custom 6961001
Not illustrated Front upri ht shroud  Gray
6997201  Left (1)
6997301  Ri ht (1)
Not illustrated Cover, Clevis 1.75" Top/Bottom  Black
6914901  Top (2)
6915001  Bottom (2)
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1.4 SETUP
Tools required: Socket set, Phillips Screwdriver, 9/16" open end wrench
Please read instructions carefully before assembly. Be sure to assemble the unit where it is to be used.
STEP 1
Remove the machine from packa in . Carefully lay out and count each part before assembly. Refer to the parts list on pa e 5 of this
manual.
STEP 2
Assemble the upri ht tube assembly to the base frame:
NOTE: This step could require two people.
1. Position the upri ht tube assembly (A) between the plates on the front of the base frame (B).
2. Line up the holes on the plates (B) with the holes on the upri ht tube assembly (A).
3. Connect the upri ht tube assembly (A) to the base frame (B) usin four (#5) 3-1/4" bolts, ei ht (#7) washers (4 on each side) and
four (#6) hi h profile nylock nuts. DO NOT FULLY TIGHTEN AT THIS POINT.
CAUTION: The wire harness may obstruct the connecting holes. If this happens, gently pull on the end of the wire
harness at the top of the upright tube assembly (A) to clear the hole. Do not force the bolt through the hole if the wire
harness is obstructing the bolt, as damage to the wire harness may result.
A
B
4. Insert two (#4) 5 " bolts and two (#7) washers into the backside
of the connector joint on the base frame (B). Connect with two
(#7) washers and two(#6) hi h profile nylon lock nuts. Start
each bolt, and then ti hten with a 9/16 " socket wrench.
5. Ti hten all six bolts with a 9/16 " socket wrench.
B
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7
6
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7
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1.4 SETUP (CONTINUED)
STEP 3
1. Connect the upper wire harness (C) to the lower
wire harness (D). Insert connected plu s of the
wire harnesses into wirin hole on upri ht tube
assembly (A).
STEP 4
1. Attach front shroud (A) to base-frame (B) usin
ei ht (#1) phillips pan head screws (4 on each
side). Usin a phillips screwdriver, secure the
shrouds to the base frame (B). Repeat for the
opposite side (same four locations).
2. Usin a phillips screwdriver, complete
assembly of front shroud by securin
shroud with four phillips plastic screws
(#3) in the areas indicated by the drawin .
C
D
A
A
1
B
3
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STEP 6
Attach heart rate accessory tray to upri ht assembly:
NOTE: This step applies to model 5i only.
1. It is helpful to form the threads in the console plate (H) before attachin the accessory tray (G). Usin a #3 Phillips screwdriver,
start the (#0) self-tappin screws into the holes. When threads have formed, remove the screws.
2. Feed the upper wire harness (J) throu h the slot in the accessory tray bracket (K).
3. Line up the holes on the accessory tray bracket (K) with the holes on the console plate (H), and then secure the accessory tray
with the two (#0) self-tappin screws usin a #3 Phillips screwdriver.
1.4 SETUP (CONTINUED)
STEP 5
Attach Plastic Upri ht Cap to upri ht assembly:
1. Push the Plastic Upri ht Cap (E) into the open end of the tube at the top of the upri ht tube assembly (A).
2. Line up the hole in Plastic Upri ht Cap (E) with hole in upri ht tube assembly and fasten with a (#3) screw.
E
3
A
G
J
K
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STEP 7
Plu cables into the back of display console:
1. Plu the 10-pin connector at the end of the upper wire harness into the 10-pin connector (10P) in the back of the display console.
Make sure the connector snaps into place.
NOTE: #2 and #3 apply to model 5i only.
2. Plu the 3-pin connector at the end of the heart rate cable into the 3-pin (3P) connector in the back of the display console. Make
sure the connector snaps into place.
3. Plu in flat 6 pin (6P) connector for the Activity Zone.
4. Push excess cable(s) into the openin of the upri ht tube assembly (A).
1.4 SETUP (CONTINUED)
STEP 8
Attach the display console to the console plate:
1. Line up the four holes in the back of the console plate (H) with the four holes in the back of the display console (L).
2. Attach the display console (L) usin the four (#2) screws. Be careful not to pinch cables between the console and the console
plate. Be sure to et each screw started before fully ti htenin .
NOTE: To avoid stripping, do not over tighten screws.
10P
6P
3P
2
L
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STEP 10
Attach the clevis covers to the clevis brackets:
1. Secure one clevis cover (P) to the clevis bracket (N) usin two (#1) phillips tappin screws.
NOTE: Threads are formed in the holes as the screw goes in. A power screw-driver is recommended if available.
2. Repeat procedure for opposite side.
1.4 SETUP (CONTINUED)
STEP 9
Connect the pedal levers to the upper arms:
1. Insert pedal lever (M) into the clevis bracket (N) of the upper arm (O).
2. Connect the pedal lever (M) to the upper arm (O) usin one (#5) 3 1/4" bolt and one (#6) hi h profile nylock nut. Usin a 9/16"
socket wrench, and a 9/16" open ended wrench, ti hten securely.
3. Repeat procedure for the opposite side.
M
N
O
5
6
P
1
N
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1.5 HOW TOSTABILIZE THE LIFE FITNESS CROSS-TRAINER
After placin your Cross-Trainer where it will be used, check
its stability. If there is even a sli ht rockin motion, or the unit
is not stable, determine which stabilizin le is not restin
firmly on the floor. To adjust the le , loosen the JAM NUT (A)
and turn the STABILIZING LEG (B) until the rockin motion
ceases and both stabilizin le s rest firmly on the floor.
Reti hten the JAM NUT.
NOTE: It is extremely important that the stabilizin le be
correctly adjusted for proper operation.
1.6 PLUGGING IN THE
CROSS-TRAINER
Your Life Fitness Cross-Trainer comes with a
standard U.S. power supply. Insert the power
adapter jack into the barrel plu on the back of
the Cross-Trainer. Then insert the transformer
into the wall outlet (or the universal power supply
if outside the U.S.). Make sure the cord is placed
so it doesnt bind and will not be walked on.
Check that the console LEDs li ht up. If not,
recheck the plu and wall connections and
make sure the wall outlet has power.
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A. MESSAGE CENTER: Displays Distance, Speed, Heart
Rate, Calories, Tar et Heart Rate, Cool Down, Level and
Elapsed Time. Enter A e and User Wei ht while
pro rammin .
B. TIME AND LEVEL KEYS: Press these keys to increase or
decrease the workout time, resistance level or tar et heart
rate. You can chan e these at any time durin your workout.
C. WORKOUT PROFILE: Used to choose the Hill, Random,
QuickStart/Manual, EZ Resistance, Sport Trainin ,
Fat Burn (opt.), and Cardio Burn (opt.) workouts.
D. ENTER KEY: This key is used to OK the data displayed in
the Messa e Center.
E. QUICKSTART/MANUAL KEY: Allows you to quickly be in a
Manual Workout with the press of just one key.
F. COOL DOWN KEY: Be ins an automatically-customized
cool-down sequence.
G. ZONE TRAININGHEART RATE CHART
Quick reference chart, used to identify your
tar et heart rate.
H. CT REVERSE: Places the cross-trainer in CT Reverse mode.
I. CLEAR/PAUSE: Pressin the PAUSE/CLEAR button
switches the monitor from any workout profile or mode to
Pause mode. Pressin the PAUSE/CLEAR button a ain
while the monitor is in Pause mode switches the display
to Workout Summary.
Pressin the PAUSE/CLEAR button while the monitor is in
WORKOUT SUMMARY mode, switches the monitor to Idle
mode display.
NOTE: The user must stop before pressin CLEAR/PAUSE.
2. THE DISPLAY CONSOLE
2.1 DISPLAY CONSOLE OVERVIEW
The on-board computer lets you to tailor your workout to fit your exact individual fitness capabilities and oals. It is also an excellent
way to measure your fitness improvement from one workout to the next. The easy-to-use computerized display console makes it
simple to follow your pro ress for each workout.
2.2 X5 DISPLAY CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS

K. CT REVERSE: Places the cross-trainer in CT Reverse mode.
L. CT AEROBICS: Places the cross-trainer in CT Aerobics mode.
M. CLEAR/PAUSE: Switches the monitor from any workout
profile or mode to Pause mode. Pressin the
PAUSE/CLEAR button while the monitor is in Pause
mode switches the monitor to Workout Summary mode.
If the PAUSE/CLEAR button is pressed while in workout
summary mode, the monitor switches to idle mode.
NOTE: The user must stop before pressin CLEAR/PAUSE.
A. WORKOUT PROFILE WINDOW: A matrix of
LED li hts displays the current position and
the upcomin terrain. While stridin , the li ht
columns move across the screen from ri ht
to left. The hi her the column of li hts, the
reater the Level and workout intensity.
B. MESSAGE CENTER: Provides simple,
step-by-step instructions and motivational
messa es. Displays: Level, Distance,
Speed, Heart Rate, Calories/Hour,
Calories, Time in Zone, Time, Cool Down,
and Heart Rate%. Enter A e and User
Wei ht while pro rammin .
C. TIME KEYS: Press these keys to increase or
decrease the workout time of the cross-trainer.
In addition, any of these keys may be pressed
to be in a workout or pro rammin . Time can be
adjusted before or durin a workout.
D. WORKOUT PROFILES: Choose the Fat Burn, Cardio Heart
Rate Hill, Heart Rate Interval, Extreme HR, Sport Trainin , Hill,
Random, QuickStart/Manual and EZ Resistance Workouts.
E. MY WORKOUTS: These 4 pro rammable slots can be
confi ured to any of your X5i workouts. My Workouts include
the Fat Burn, Cardio, Heart Rate Hill, Heart Rate Interval,
Extreme HR, Sport Trainin , Hill, Random,
QuickStart/Manual, and EZ Resistance Workouts.
F. LEVEL/MODE KEYS: Allows you to make data entries, cycle
throu h and select workouts, chan e level or chan e Tar et
Heart Rate (THR) durin Zone Trainin workouts.
G. ENTER KEY: This key is used to enter the data displayed in
the Messa e Center.
H. QUICKSTART/MANUAL KEY: Allows you to quickly be in a
Manual Workout with just the press of a key.
I. COOL DOWN KEY: Be ins an automatically-customized
cool-down sequence.
J. ZONE TRAININGHEART RATE CHART
 HEART RATE: Messa e Center displays the users
heart rate while wearin a Polar®compatible
heart rate chest strap.
 TIME-IN ZONE: Messa e Center displays the total time the
heart rate stays within the selected zone  Fat Burn,
Cardio, Heart Rate Hill, Heart Rate Interval and Extreme
HR. The selected Zone is based on your entered Tar et
Heart Rate and the workout selected.
2.3 X5IDISPLAY CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS
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3. ACCESSORIES
4. SELECT STRIDE
3.1 READING RACK
The Display Console includes a built-in readin rack that lets you enjoy a book or ma azine durin your workout.
3.2 ACCESSORY TRAYS (STANDARD ON THE X5I, OPTIONAL ON THE X5)
The accessory trays are conveniently located on either side of the Display Console.
SelectStrideTechnolo y by Life Fitness is the latest advancement in elliptical trainin . SelectStrideives you the ability to adjust the
stride len th at any time durin your workout. By adjustin the stride len th, you can personalize the motion to your body or to your
specific workout. For example, a lon er stride len th may feel the most comfortable and natural to taller individuals. Similarly, you may
prefer a shorter stride settin when performin a slower paced workout while the lon er stride settin mi ht feel best when usin a
faster, runnin -style pace. You can also chan e the stride len th settin to add variety to your workout. The result? An extremely
comfortable and effective elliptical workout thats ri ht for you.
The followin shows these easy steps for adjustin the stride len th. Remember to adjust both sides to assure the stride len th is the
same for each sideadjust at any time before or durin a workout.
Locate the two red areas on the stride
adjustment section of the machine
(shown in li ht rey in this manual) :
1.Pedal Lever Handle
2.Stride Adjuster Handle
(with tri er lock)
4.1 DESCRIPTION AND BENEFITS
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Step 1  Release trigger lock
(A) Grasp the tri er lock located
within the adjuster handle while
holdin pedal handle.
(B) Release the tri er lock by
squeezin handle to ether and
allow adjustment handle to pop
up for adjustment to occur.
Step 2  Adjust stride le gth
(A) Pull up on stride adjuster handle
and lift or lower the pedal handle
to the preferred stride settin .
Look for the position indicators
on the chrome tube marked 1,
2, 3, 4.
(B) Allow stride adjuster locator pin
to pop in to place. Proceed to
step three.
Step 3  Secure setti g
(A) Upon selectin the stride
settin press down firmly on
the stride adjuster handle to
lock this position into place and
be sure its secured properly.
NOTE:
 Perform steps 1  3
for both sides
 Be in workout
A
A
B
A
B
4.2 ADJUSTING THE SELECT STRIDE (CONTINUED) 3-STEP OPERATION
4.3 STRIDE DESCRIPTIONS
 Position 1  18" (46cm)
(Walk)
Positio 1 - the shortest
stride offerin . This stride can
be used for a variety of
workouts. You can use this
settin as a power walkin 
workout by usin your le s
more than your upper-body
and increasin the resistance.
Or, you can use it to
concentrate on your upper-
body by increasin the
resistance and focus on
pushin and pullin with
your arms.
 Position 2  20" (51cm)
(Jo )
Positio 2 - the more
traditional stride len th found
on many ellipticals, simulates
a jo in motion useful for a
wide variety of user hei hts
and workouts.
 Position 3  22" (56cm)
(Run)
Positio 3 - extends just
past traditional and be ins to
encroach upon the runnin
motion by len thenin out the
stride and focuses more on
lower body muscle
stimulation.
 Position 4  24" (61cm)
(Sprint)
Positio 4  the lon est
stride settin simulates a
sprintin motion by placin
the user in an sprintin
stance, leanin forward
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5. HEART RATE ZONE TRAINING®EXERCISE
5.1 WHY HEART RATE ZONE TRAINING EXERCISE?
Research shows that exercisin within a specific heart rate
zone is the optimum way to both monitor exercise intensity
and achieve maximum results. Thats the idea behind the Life
Fitness Heart Rate Zone Trainin approach to exercise.
Zone Trainin Exercise takes the uesswork out of workin
out. By trainin in pro rams where specific heart rate ran es
or zones are maintained, you can achieve maximum exercise
results accordin to the oals you set. In short, Zone Trainin
Exercise all but eliminates under- and over-trainin by
accurately tar etin your heart rate to match your individual
fitness levels and objectives
For example, if your primary oal is to burn fat, exercise at a
level between 60% and 75% of the theoretical maximum heart
rate. To improve cardiovascular condition, work out at 75% to
85% of the theoretical maximum heart rate.
Life Fitness offers five exclusive workouts desi ned to take full
advanta e of the benefits of Heart Rate Zone Trainin .* The
effect of the exercise activities can be varied by switchin
between the Fat Burn and Cardio workouts at any time durin
a workout, or by enterin a new tar et heart rate with the Up
or Down Arrow keys.
Both the Fat Burn and Cardio workouts measure heart rate. By wearin the telemetry heart rate chest strap, your heart rate will be
transmitted to the on-board computer continuously. With this information, the resistance level will automatically adjust to maintain the
tar et heart rate based on the actual heart rate.
Defined by the American Colle e of Sports Medicines Guidelines for Exercise Testin and Prescription as 220 minus the users a e.
* The X5i comes standard with a Polar Heart Rate chest strap and 5 Zone Trainin workouts. On the X5, the heart rate chest strap is
optional with the purchase of the Heart Rate Receiver/Accessory Tray Kit. This option includes 2 Zone Trainin workouts (Cardio and
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5.2 HEART RATE MONITORING
THE HEART RATE CHEST STRAP
The Heart Rate Chest Strap allows the built-in Polar®telemetry
heart rate feature to continuously monitor your heart rate.*
In many workouts, it also adjusts aspects of the workout
such as resistance level.
To be in, wet the transmitter electrodes (A), (the two rooved
surfaces on the underside of the strap) and secure the strap
as hi h under the chest muscles as possible. The strap
should be snu , but comfortable enou h to allow for normal
breathin .
The transmitter strap will deliver an optimum heart rate
readin when the electrodes are directly in contact with bare
skin. However, it will function properly throu h wet,
li htwei ht clothin .
The key to proper operation is for the electrodes to remain moist in order to transmit the electrical impulses of the heart back to
the receiver.
If it becomes necessary to remoisten the chest strap electrodes, simply rasp the center of the strap, pull it away from the chest
to expose the two electrodes, then moisten them in this position.
6. CORRECT USAGE
6.1 LOWER BODY VS. TOTAL BODY
This product allows you to include an upper-body workout with your lower-body exercise. The benefits of this option are twofold.
First, you are able to reach your tar et heart rate faster and stay in your tar et zone. Second, by includin the upper-body in your
cardiovascular workout you are not only burnin fat, you are also tonin the muscles of your arms, chest, and back.
6.2 BIOMECHANICAL GUIDELINES
There are four exercise variations that can be performed on the Cross-Trainer. For each variation, it is important to follow these
eneral biomechanical uidelines as well as the specific instructions listed below.
6.2.1 GENERAL
 Feet should be in a comfortable position facin forward on the pedals so the knees move in a forward plane (not an led inward or
outward) and so the hips do not rotate outward.
 Keep back strai ht. Do not bend forward at the waist.
 Keep both feet on the pedals at all times.
 If desired, allow heels to sli htly lift off the pedals durin the motion.
 Do not lock knees durin the workout. Keep them sli htly bent throu hout the motion.
6.2.2 FORWARD MOTION  LOWER BODY
 Mount the Cross-Trainer facin forward
 Hands should be positioned comfortably on the center stationary handle
 Choose the desired workout profile and duration on the console
 Be in movin feet in a smooth forward pedalin motion by pushin top foot forward and pullin bottom foot backward
 Exercise at a speed that is comfortable for you
* The X5i comes standard with a Polar Heart Rate chest strap and 5 Zone Trainin workouts. On the X5, the heart rate chest strap
is optional with the purchase of the Heart Rate Receiver/Accessory Tray Kit. This option includes 2 Zone Trainin workouts (Cardio
and Fat Burn).

7.1 WORKOUT DESCRIPTIONS
Selectin a Life Fitness workout is as easy as pressin a key.
The followin are prepro rammed workouts for this Life Fitness product.
7.1.1 MANUAL/QUICKSTART
QuickStartis the fastest way to be in exercisin and allows you to start a Manual workout by just pressin one key.
7.1.2 ZONE TRAINING
These workouts combine the effectiveness of Interval Trainin with the accuracy of Heart Rate Zone Trainin . A recommended
workout heart rate is calculated for you based on your a e. You are shown this value and asked to accept or chan e it usin the
Arrow Keys and/or Enter Key. If you accept this number, it becomes the upper value of your workout zone. The lower value of this
zone is automatically calculated based on which pro ram you have selected. Durin the workout, your Heart Rate Zone is tracked to
see how lon you stay in the zone.
7.1.3 FAT BURN
On featured Life Fitness cardiovascular equipment, The Fat Burn workout focuses on Heart Rate Zone Trainin at a level that
maximizes the use of your bodys fat stores for fuel. Usin a heart rate chest strap (standard on X5i; optional on X5) helps you
maintain a specific heart rate (65% of a theoretical maximum heart rate) within a tar et zone based on your a e. The result is
a perfect workout every time, eliminatin both under- and over-trainin ...and the need to monitor your workout, because your
Life Fitness unit responds to the heart rate and adjusts the workout accordin ly.
NOTE: (For all Heart Rate Co trol Programs)
The Cross-Trai er varies resista ce automatically to keep your HR i the target zo e. I order to assure proper
variatio its importa t the user mai tai s a co sta t R.P.M. (speed).
7. THE WORKOUTS
6.2.3 FORWARD MOTION  TOTAL BODY
 Mount the Cross-Trainer facin forward
 Hands should be positioned comfortably on the movin handles such that the elbow creates a 90 de ree an le when the movin
handlebar is rotated toward you
 Choose the desired workout profile and duration on the console
 Be in movin feet in a smooth forward pedalin motion by pushin top foot forward and pullin bottom foot backward
 Exercise at a speed that is comfortable for you
6.2.4 REVERSE MOTION  LOWER BODY
 Mount the Cross-Trainer facin forward
 Hands should be positioned comfortably on the center stationary handle
 Choose the desired workout profile and duration on the console
 Be in movin feet in a smooth reverse pedalin motion by pullin top foot backward and pushin bottom foot forward
 Exercise at a speed that is comfortable for you
6.2.5 REVERSE MOTION  TOTAL BODY
 Mount the Cross-Trainer facin forward
 Hands should be positioned comfortably on the movin handles such that the elbow creates a 90 de ree an le when the movin
handlebar is rotated toward you
 Choose the desired workout profile and duration on the console
 Be in movin feet in a smooth reverse pedalin motion by pullin top foot backward and pushin bottom foot forward
 Exercise at a speed that is comfortable for you
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7.1.4 CARDIO
The Cardio workout is virtually identical to the Fat Burn workout except for a hi her tar et heart rate, (80% of the theoretical maximum
heart rate), which places a heavier workload on the heart muscle to promote cardiovascular improvement. To add variety and extend
the focus of exercise benefits, switch between the Fat Burn and Cardio pro rams durin your workout.
7.1.5 HEART RATE HILL AND
HEART RATE INTERVAL WORKOUTS
These workouts combine both the standard Hill Workout with the
Fat Burn and Cardio workouts. After you enter your a e a
recommended workout heart rate is calculated for you. If you want
to chan e the value before you be in your workout, use the Arrow
Keys. To accept it, use the Enter Key. This value then becomes the
upper value of your workout zone. The lower values of this zone are
automatically calculated based on which pro ram you selected.
Durin the workout, your Heart Rate Zone is tracked to see how
lon you stay in your zone.
HEART RATE HILL takes you throu h 3 pro ressively intense
workout levels based on your tar et heart rate. Climbin Hill #1, you
are challen ed to reach the first heart rate oal of 90%. If this oal
is met, a new oal of 95% THR is set for Hill #2. Meet this oal and
you move on to Hill #3 which is your full tar et heart rate. In between
hills, you can rest in the valley at 85% of your THR.
The time, or duration you spend at each iven heart rate oal is fixed at 1 minute once you reach your oal. However, if you dont
reach the iven oal, you wont encounter any hi her oals. Your fitness level determines the number of hills and valleys you
encounter. Dependin the time you set, plus how fast and how hi h you climb, your workout can end durin any Tar et Heart Rate
period.
HEART RATE INTERVAL workout leads you throu h 2 intensity
levels based on your tar et heart rate. The set duration of the hills
and valleys is 3 minutes each  after you reach your current oal.
Therefore, your fitness level determines the number of hills and
valleys you encounter.
Once time is up, you o into Cool-Down mode automatically.
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7. THE WORKOUTS (CONTINUED)
7.1.6 EXTREME HR WORKOUT
EXTREME HR Workout is an intense workout for more
experienced users. This workout is used to add variety to your
workout and break throu h trainin plateaus. Like runnin
sprints, this exercise raises and lowers your heart rate between
two different oals. The objective is to et your heart rate up
and down as quickly as possible. Youll be in with a standard
3-minute warm up. After warm-up, the resistance is ramped up
until the heart rate reaches your Tar et Heart Rate. This pace is
then maintained durin stabilizin period. Followin this, the
resistance is reduced to your lower level. When your heart rate
recovers to 75% THR, it is maintained there for a stabilizin
period. Then, the cross-trainer a ain ramps the resistance back
up until your heart rate reaches the THR. This will continue until
the workout time youve set is ended.
7.1.7 SPORT TRAINING
Sport Trainin is based on a random workout with smoother transitions between hills and valleys. This workout simulates conditions
experienced outdoors and is a true athletic challen e for all fitness levels.
Whatever level you choose defines the baseline (flat round) for your workout. Any level above baseline simulates uphill conditions.
Any level below baseline simulates oin downhill.
7.1.8 RANDOM
RANDOM ives you a workout with an endless variety of chan in resistance levels and patterns. The Life Fitness on-board
computer randomly selects hill and valley terrain which varies with each and every workout, resultin in more than one million
combinations. Because resistance levels are reater here than in the Hill workout, it is recommended that you set your workout level
one or two levels below the workout level you would normally select for the Hill workout.
7.1.9 MANUAL
MANUAL is a steady-pace workout that lets you chan e the resistance at any time durin your workout. The resistance levels here
are equal to those of the hi hest hill encountered in the Hill workout at the same effort level. Therefore, it is recommended you start
the Manual workout at about three to four levels lower than the level you normally use on the Hill workout. Remember, you can
always increase or decrease your resistance at any time.
Use the Manual workout to create your own personal
interval trainin workout by varyin the level of effort
durin the course of the workout session. Just work at
a hi h level until the upper end of the tar et heart rate
zone is reached. Then lower the level and pedal until
your heart rate drops to the bottom of the tar et zone.
Now, raise the level a ain until the heart rate rises
back to the top of your tar et zone. Repeatin this process will actually create hills and valleys.
7.1.10 EZ RESISTANCE
EZ RESISTANCE Workout is an incline-based workout simulated by usin resistance that makes workin out more enjoyable. As
you work out, the radual chan es in resistance as you climb the hill are so subtle, you dont realize youre workin harder.
The peak of the hill is directly related to your chosen level and will be reached after 75% of your workout duration. Then, the
resistance will start movin back down to zero percent. The result is an effective and efficient cardiovascular workout thats enjoyable
from the first step to the last.
7.1.11 COOL-DOWN
Life Fitness unique Cool-Down sequence automatically customizes every cool-down to balance your workout performance. Factors
such as resistance and duration are considered in determinin the duration and intensity of the cool-down. If you like, you can
manually adjust Cool-Down resistance levels by continually pressin the Cool-Down button.