Life Fitness LIFECYCLE 5500 User manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction.3
Safety Instructions.4
How to Levei the Lifecycle* 5500 Aerobic Tt'ainer.5
How to Adjust the Seat. 6
How to Adjust the Footstraps.7
The Dispiay Consoie.8
Heart Rate TV'aining. 1 2
Operating Instructions & Program Descriptions.13
To Begin Any Lifecycle 5500 Aerobic TTainer Workout .14
Hill Profile Progrant . 1 5
Random, Manual and Race Programs . 1 7
Random Program . 1 7
Manual Program . 1 7
Race Program . 1 7
Fit Test Program . 1 8
Preventive Maintenance Tips. 2 2
How to Remove the Housing
on the Lifecycle 5500 Aerobic IV-ainer. 2 3
How to Soive Basic Operating Probiems.25
How to Obtain Product Service. 2 6
Lifecycle 5500 Aerobic TVainer Specifications.27
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations...ar\6 thank you for purchasing a Lifecycle!^ 5500 aerobic trainer.
Your new Life Fitness aerobic trainer is the most versatile in-home exercise bike ever
developed, the culmination of over 20 years of Life Fitness research, technological
innovation and engineering expertise. Lifecycle exercise bikes are recognized the
world over as one of the most popular and advanced computerized stationary
bicycles.
Like other Life Fitness products, the Lifecycle 5500 aerobic trainer offers you a host
of exclusive features designed to help you achieve your fitness goals faster and with
greater enjoyment. Industry-standard workout programs, an array of up-to-the-second
visual feedback, and a comfortable, ergonomic design are just a few of the benefits
you’ll enjoy on your Lifecycle 5500 aerobic trainer.
Why use a Life Fitness aerobic trainer? Aerobic training on a Lifecycle 5500
exercise bike is more than just a great workout. The Lifecycle 5500 aerobic trainer
has a comfortable padded seat and blomechanically superior position, including
variable-ergonomic handlebars that enable you to select the most comfortable
riding position throughout your workout.
With features like the Race program. Fit Test, level 0 resistance that is almost 25%
easier than the level 1 found on earlier editions of the classic Lifecycle aerobic
trainer and exciting variable-ergonomic handlebars, you’ll be much more likely to
stick with your exercise plan and accomplish your goals.
If you have any questions regarding the operation of your Lifecycle 5500 aerobic
trainer, please call Life Fitness After Market Services at [phone] or toll free
within the U.S. and Canada at [phone]. For product service in Europe, refer
to the first page of this manual and contact your nearest Life Fitness office.
CAUTION: Life Fitness STRONGLY recommends that if you are under¬
taking an exercise program you see your physician for a compiete medicai
exam, particularly if you have a famiiy history of high blood pressure or
heart disease, are over the age of 45, or if you smoke, have high
cholesterol, are obese, or have not exercised regularly in the past year. If,
at any time while exercising, you feei faint, dizzy, short of breath, or pain,
stop immediately.