Life Fitness PLATINUM CLUB SERIES User manual

Platinum Club Series
Achieve Console
operation manual

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Before using this product, it is essential to read
this ENTIRE operation manual and ALL installation instructions.
It describes equipment setup and instructs
members on how to use it correctly and safely.
Avant d'utiliser ce produit, il est indispensable de lire ce manuel d'utilisation dans son INTÉGRALITÉ, ainsi que TOUTES
les instructions d'installations.
Ce manuel explique comment installer l'équipement et comment
l'utiliser correctement et sans danger.
Class HB (Home): Domestic use.
CAUTION: Any changes or modifications to this equipment could void the
product warranty.
Mise en garde : tout changement ou toute modification de ce matériel peut annuler la garantie du pro-
duit.
Any service, other than cleaning or user maintenance, must be performed by an authorized service representative.
There are no user serviceable parts.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page
1. Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
1.1 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
2. The Achieve Display Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
2.1 Achieve Display Console Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
2.2 Achieve Display Console Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
2.3 The Accessory Tray / Reading Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
3. Heart Rate Zone Training Exercise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
3.1 Why Heart Rate Zone Training Exercise? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
3.2 Heart Rate Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
The LifepulseTM Digital Heart Rate Monitoring System //
The Polar®Telemetry Heart Rate Monitoring Chest Strap
4. The Workouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
4.1 Workout Overviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
4.2 Using the Workouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
To Begin a Workout // Select and Using Quick Start // Selecting a Workout //
Entering Weight // Entering Time // Entering Incline // Entering Speed // Entering Level //
Entering Gender // Entering Age // Selecting and Adjusting the Resistance / Intensity Level //
Selecting and Adjusting Heart Rate Level // Switching Workouts “On-the-Fly” // Pausing Workouts //
Ending Workouts Early
4.3 Workout Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Workout Modes // Quick Start // Manual // Random // Hill // Fat Burn // Cardio // Fit Test //
Life Fitness Achieve Console Workout Setup Steps
5. User Menu Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
5.1 Entering and Using the User Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
6. Service And Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
6.1 Preventive Maintenance Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
6.2 Preventive Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
6.3 Troubleshooting the Polar®Heart Rate Chest Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Heart Rate Reading Is Erratic, Absent Entirely, or Abnormally Elevated
6.4 Troubleshooting the LifepulseSystem Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
6.5 How to Obtain Product Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
7. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
7.1 Achieve Console Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
7.2 Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
©2008 Life Fitness, a division of Brunswick Corporation. All rights reserved. Life Fitness, Heart Rate Zone Training, and Lifepulse are registered trade-
marks of Brunswick Corporation. Fit Stride, Heart Rate Zone Training+, Heart Rate Hill, Heart Rate Interval, and Extreme Heart Rate are trademarks of
Brunswick Corporation. Polar is a registered trademark of Polar Electro, Inc. Cardio Theater is a registered trademark of the Cardio Theater Holdings.
FitLinxx is a registered trademark of the Integrated Fitness Corp. Any use of these trademarks, without the express written consent of Life Fitness or
the corresponding companies is forbidden.
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This Operation Manual describes the functions of the
Achieve Console
See "Specifications" in this manual for product specific features.
CAUTION: Health-related injuries may result from incorrect or excessive use of exercise equipment. Life
Fitness STRONGLY recommends seeing a physician for a complete medical exam before undertaking an
exercise program, particularly if the user has a family history of high blood pressure or heart disease, or
is over the age of 45, or smokes, has high cholesterol, is obese, or has not exercised regularly in the
past year.
If, at any time while exercising, the user experiences faintness, dizziness, pain, or shortness of breath, he or she
must stop immediately.
MISE EN GARDE: Des problèmes de santé peuvent être causés par une utilisation incorrecte ou exces-
sive de l'équipement. Life Fitness recommande FORTEMENT de consulter un médecin pour subir un
examen médical complet avant de commencer tout programme d'exercice, et tout particulièrement si l'u-
tilisateur a des antécédents familiaux d'hypertension ou de troubles cardiaques, s'il a plus de 45 ans,
s'il fume, s'il a du cholestérol, s'il est obèse ou n'a pas fait d'exercice régulièrement depuis un an.
Si, pendant l'utilisation de l'appareil, l'utilisateur ressent un malaise, des vertiges, des douleurs ou des difficultés
à respirer, il doit s'arrêter immédiatement.
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1GETTING STARTED
1.1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this product.
• If this Life Fitness product does not function properly after it has been dropped, damaged, or even partially
immersed in water, contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services for assistance.
• Always follow the console instructions for proper operation.
• Close supervision is necessary when used by children, invalids or disabled persons.
• Never place liquids of any type directly on the unit, except in the accessory tray water bottle holder. Containers with
lids are recommended.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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1POINT DE DÉPART
1.1 CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES
Lisez toutes les instructions avant le fait d'utiliser ce produit.
• Si l'appareil Life Fitness ne fonctionne pas correctement après avoir subi une chute, des dommages ou une immer-
sion même partielle dans l'eau, contactez le service d'assistance clientèle de Life Fitness.
• Pour un fonctionnement correct, suivez toujours les instructions de la console.
• Une surveillance étroite est nécessaire en cas d'utilisation par des enfants, des personnes invalides ou handi-
capées.
• Ne placez jamais de liquides d'aucune sorte directement sur l'appareil, sauf si vous disposez d'un support ou d'un
plateau pour accessoires. Il est recommandé d'utiliser des conteneurs munis d'un couvercle.
CONSERVEZ CES INSTRUCTIONS POUR USAGE ULTÉRIEUR.
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2THE ACHIEVE DISPLAY CONSOLE
2.1 ACHIEVE DISPLAY CONSOLE OVERVIEW
The Achieve LED display console allows the user to tailor a workout to personal fitness abilities and goals and to monitor
progress. With this easy-to-use console, the user can track fitness improvement from one workout to the next.
2.2 ACHIEVE DISPLAY CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS
This section lists and describes the functions for the keys and display windows on the Achieve console. See Section 4 titled
The Workouts for detailed information on using the console to set up workouts.
A. QUICK START: Press the QUICK START key on the console or Activity Zone or any of the Walk/Jog/Run keys. The
belt starts moving at 0.5 mph (0.8 kph) and 0% incline. If either of the Walk/Jog/Run keys are pressed, the belt starts
moving at the following speeds: walk (2 mph / 3 kph), jog (4 mph / 6 kph) run (6 mph / 9 kph).
B. ENTER: Press this key after entering each value, such as weight or workout time, when prompted by console dis-
play messages.
C. INCLINE UP/DOWN ARROW keys: Pressing the INCLINE ARROW keys increases or decreases the incline on the
treadmill as well as the level in Hill and Random workouts. These arrow keys also adjust target heart rate*.
D. TIME UP/DOWN ARROW keys: When setting up a workout, use the TIME ARROW keys to change workout para-
meters displayed on the console, such as length of workout, weight, and age.
E. SPEED UP/DOWN ARROW keys:During a workout, pressing the SPEED ARROW keys changes the speed of the
belt.
NOTE: Whenever an arrow key is pressed during a workout, an increase (up arrow key) or decrease (down arrow
key) is made to the corresponding parameter (level). The number that appears reflects that change. For example, if
the user is at level 6 and presses the right up arrow key, the number 7 will appear, reflecting that the user has cho-
sen a new level.
F. CLEAR: Pressing the CLEAR key once causes the system to go into Pause Mode. Pressing the CLEAR key twice transi-
tions the system to the Workout Summary mode. Pressing CLEAR during the data entry phase of the workout program will
return the entry to the system default (i.e. pressing CLEAR while entering your weight will return the weight value to 150
lbs).
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* Target Heart Rate (THR) is a percentage of the theoretical maximum. For example, a 40-year-old user's THR for the CARDIO workout is 144.
This workout targets 80 percent of the maximum, so the equation would be (220-40)*.80=144.

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G. CHANGE WORKOUT
MANUAL: Press the CHANGE WORKOUT key until MANUAL appears and select the MANUAL program, in which the
intensity level remains the same unless it is manually changed.
RANDOM: Press the CHANGE WORKOUT key until RANDOM appears and select the RANDOM program, which is a
workout of constantly changing intensity levels that occur in no regular pattern or progression.
HILL: Press the CHANGE WORKOUT key until HILL appears and select the HILL program, in which periods of intense
aerobic exercise are separated by regular periods of lower-intensity exercise.
FAT BURN: Press the CHANGE WORKOUT key until FAT BURN appears and select the FAT BURN program, which is a
low-intensity workout for burning a higher percentage of calories from fat.
CARDIO: Press the CHANGE WORKOUT key until CARDIO appears and select the CARDIO program, which is a higher
intensity workout for more fit users, emphasizing cardiovascular benefits and high total calorie expenditure.
FIT TEST: Press the CHANGE WORKOUT key until FIT TEST appears and select the FIT TEST program, in which cardio-
vascular fitness is estimated and can be used to monitor improvements in endurance every four to six weeks.
H. COOL DOWN: Workout programs automatically end in a Cool Down mode, which lowers the intensity level. Press the
Cool Down key at any desired point during a workout to go immediately into Cool Down mode. In this phase of a workout
the body begins to remove lactic acid and other accumulated by-products of exercise, which build up in muscles during a
workout and contribute to muscle soreness. The console automatically adjusts each workout’s Cool Down level according
to the individual user’s performance. The cool down duration is between 1 and 5 minutes for all workouts. A half of resis-
tance level drops for every cool down minute within the 1-4 minute cool down duration. For cool down times that are
longer than 5 minutes, the resistance level drops by 1/4 for each minute.
Workout Time Cool Down Time
1-4 minutes 1 minute
5-10 minutes 2 minutes
10-19 minutes 3 minutes
Over 19 minutes 5 minutes
I. PAUSE: Press the PAUSE key at any point during a workout to go immediately into Pause Mode. The belt slowly comes to
a stop. The workout is temporarily inactive and saved for a default time of 1 minute. Once the pause time reaches 1
minute, the workout summary appears.
J. WORKOUT PROFILE window: This window displays shapes, made of columns of lights, that represent the levels of inten-
sity in a workout-in-progress. The height of the first column on the left side of the window is proportional to the current
level of intensity.
During a Fat Burn or Cardio workout, which requires the use of a Polar®heart rate chest strap or the Lifepulse system
sensors, the Workout Profile window displays a flashing heart shape while detecting the user’s heart rate signal. If the con-
sole does not detect a signal, the MESSAGE CENTER displays the prompt “NEED HEART RATE - PLACE HANDS ON
SENSORS OR USE TELEMETRY STRAP". If the console does not receive the signal within three minutes, the workout is
automatically converted to a Manual program.
K. MESSAGE CENTER: This window displays step-by-step instructions for setting up a workout. During a workout, it displays
statistics about the progress of the workout:
•Distance: the total distance traveled in miles (or kilometers if enabled).
•Heart Rate: the detected heart rate if the user is wearing the chest strap or grasping the Lifepulse system sensors.
•Calories: the number of accumulated calories burned since beginning the workout.
If programmed to do so, the MESSAGE CENTER displays any or all of these values each time the intensity level changes
during the workout:
•Watts: effort level in Watts. A Watt is a unit of power output or the expression of the mechanical rate of work.
•METs: effort level in METs. A MET is an expression of the rate of work for the human body, or a metabolic equivalent;
one MET is approximately equal to the metabolism of a person at rest.
•Cal/HR: the rate of calories burned per hour.
L. DATA DISPLAY WINDOW: This window displays the following information:
• Incline
• Speed
• Time

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2.3 THE ACCESSORY TRAY / READING RACK
A built-in reading rack (A) allows a book or magazine to be supported during the workout. A built-in accessory tray (B)
provides storage for items such as water bottles, personal media devices, and cell phones.
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3HEART RATE ZONE TRAINING EXERCISE
3.1 WHY HEART RATE ZONE TRAINING EXERCISE?
Research shows that maintaining a specific heart rate while exercising is the optimal way to monitor the intensity of a
workout and to achieve maximum results. That is the idea behind the Life Fitness heart rate zone training approach to
exercise.
Zone training identifies an exerciser's ideal heart rate range, or zone, for burning a higher percentage of calories from fat
or increasing cardiovascular fitness. The values within the zone depend on the workout.
NOTE: Consulting a fitness trainer is recommended for defining specific fitness goals and designing a workout program.
FAT BURN and CARDIO are exclusive workouts designed to take full advantage of the benefits of heart rate zone train-
ing exercise. During one of these workouts, grasp the Lifepulse system sensors continuously, or wear the Polar®heart
rate chest strap to enable the on-board computer to monitor the heart rate during a workout. The computer automatically
adjusts the incline to maintain the target heart rate* based on the actual heart rate. To change the target heart rate dur-
ing a workout, use the INCLINE UP/DOWN ARROW keys (left keys).
* Target Heart Rate (THR) is a percentage of the theoretical maximum. For example, a 40-year-old user's THR for the CARDIO workout is 144.
This workout targets 80 percent of the maximum, so the equation would be (220-40)*.80=144.

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3.2 HEART RATE MONITORING
THE LIFEPULSETM DIGITAL HEART RATE MONITORING SYSTEM
The patented Lifepulse system sensors are the built-in heart rate monitoring system. For the most accurate reading pos-
sible, during a workout:
• Grasp the sensors (A) firmly.
• Hold each sensor at the horizontal midpoint.
• Keep hands steady and in place.
The console displays the heart rate within 10 to 40 seconds after the user grasps the sensors. The following factors may
affect a Lifepulse reading: incorrect hand placement on the sensors, upper body activity, lotion or dirt on hands, and
excessive or insufficient pressure used when gripping the sensors.
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NOTE: Do not attempt to grasp the sensors at speeds over 4.5 mph, or 7.3 kph. For these speeds use of a heart rate chest strap
is recommended.

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THE POLAR® TELEMETRY HEART RATE MONITORING CHEST STRAP
The Polar®heart rate monitoring system transfers heart rate signals to the console when electrodes are pressed against the
skin. These electrodes are attached to a chest strap that the user wears during the workout. The chest strap and telemetry
electrodes are optional. To order, call Life Fitness Customer Support Services (see page 1 of this manual).
See the diagram below for correct positioning of the strap. The electrodes (A), which are the two grooved surfaces on
the underside of the strap, must remain wet to transmit accurately the electrical impulses of the heart back to the receiv-
er. Moisten the electrodes. Then, secure the strap as high under the chest muscles as possible. The strap should be
snug, but comfortable enough to allow for normal breathing.
The transmitter strap delivers an accurate heart rate reading when the electrodes are in direct contact with skin.
However, it also functions properly through a thin layer of wet clothing.
If it becomes necessary to re-moisten the chest strap electrodes, grasp the center of the strap, pull it away from the
chest to expose the two electrodes, and moisten them.
NOTE:If the Lifepulse system sensors are grasped while the chest strap is worn, and if the signals from the sensors
are valid, the on-board computer uses the sensor signals for measuring the heart rate instead of those transmitted with
the chest strap.
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4THE WORKOUTS
4.1 WORKOUT OVERVIEWS
This section lists the available pre-programmed workouts. For more detailed information, see Section 4.2 titled Using the
Workouts.
QUICK START is the fastest way to begin exercising and bypasses the steps involved in selecting a specific workout
program. Press the QUICK START key on the console or Activity Zone or any of the Walk/Jog/Run keys to begin a man-
ual, constant-level workout immediately, without having to select a workout program.
MANUAL is a workout in which the intensity level does not change automatically. It is accessed by pressing the
CHANGE WORKOUT key repeatedly until MANUAL appears and then pressing ENTER.
RANDOM is an interval training workout of constantly changing intensity levels that occur in no regular pattern or pro-
gression. It is accessed by pressing the CHANGE WORKOUT key repeatedly until RANDOM appears and then pressing
ENTER.
HILL is an interval-training workout combining “hills” and “valleys” of different intensity levels, which is proven to provide
effective, time-efficient cardiovascular results. It is accessed by pressing the CHANGE WORKOUT key repeatedly until
HILL appears and then pressing ENTER.
FAT BURN is a low-intensity workout for burning a higher percentage of calories from fat. The user must wear a heart
rate chest strap or grasp the Lifepulse system sensors continuously. The workout program automatically adjusts the
intensity level, based on the actual heart rate, to maintain the rate at 65 percent of the theoretical maximum†. It is
accessed by pressing the CHANGE WORKOUT key repeatedly until FAT BURN appears and then pressing ENTER.
CARDIO is a higher intensity workout for more fit users, maximizing cardiovascular benefits and total calories burned.
The user must wear a heart rate chest strap or grasp the Lifepulse system sensors continuously. The workout program
automatically adjusts the intensity level, based on the actual heart rate, to maintain the rate at 80 percent of the theoreti-
cal maximum†. It is accessed by pressing the CHANGE WORKOUT key repeatedly until CARDIO appears and then
pressing ENTER.
Note: Lifepulse heart monitoring is not recommended over 4.5 mph (7.3 kph) on treadmills. Speed is limited to
4.5 mph (7.3 kph) if users do not wear a telemetry strap or target heart rate* is note detected.
FIT TEST estimates cardiovascular fitness compared to other people of the same age and gender. It is accessed by
pressing the CHANGE WORKOUT key repeatedly until FIT TEST appears and then pressing ENTER.
4.2 USING THE WORKOUTS
This section provides detailed information on setting up and using workouts. For quick-reference setup steps, see the
chart at the end of the section.
TOBEGIN A WORKOUT
Press the QUICK START key on the console or Activity Zone or any of the Walk/Jog/Run keys. The belt starts moving at
0.5 mph (0.8 kph) and 0% incline. If any of the Walk/Jog/Run keys are pressed, the belt starts moving at the following
speeds: walk (2 mph / 3 kph), jog (4 mph / 6 kph) run (6 mph / 9 kph).
SELECTING AND USING QUICK START
QUICK START is the fastest way to begin exercising and bypasses the steps of selecting a specific workout program. At the
MESSAGE CENTER prompt to select a workout, press the QUICK START key on the console or Activity Zone or any of the
Walk/Jog/Run keys. The workout begins at an intensity level that remains the same unless manually changed. After one
minute, the MESSAGE CENTER displays a prompt to enter weight, which the computer requires to calculate total calories
burned. If the weight is not entered, calories will not be displayed.
SELECTING A WORKOUT
For MANUAL,FAT BURN,CARDIO, RANDOM, HILL, and FIT TEST: When prompted to select a workout, press the
CHANGE WORKOUT key until the desired workout appears and then press ENTER.
†Defined by the American College of Sports Medicine's "Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription" as equal to 220 minus an individual’s age.

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ENTERING WEIGHT
When prompted by the MESSAGE CENTER to enter weight, use the TIME UP/DOWN ARROW keys (center keys) to increase
or decrease the displayed weight to the correct value and press ENTER. The default weight is 150 pounds or 68 kilograms.
The on-board computer calculates the number and rate of calories burned using the entered weight as well as the
Walk/Jog/Run speed and incline. (The default weight of 150 pounds will be entered automatically after 10 seconds if no keys
are pressed).
ENTERING TIME
When prompted by the MESSAGE CENTER to enter a time, use the TIME UP/DOWN ARROW keys (center keys) to increase
or decrease the displayed time to the desired value and press ENTER. (The default time of 60 minutes will be entered auto-
matically after 10 seconds if no keys are pressed).
ENTERING INCLINE
When prompted by the MESSAGE CENTER to enter an incline, use the INCLINE UP/DOWN ARROW keys (left keys) to
increase or decrease the displayed incline and press ENTER. (The default Incline of 0% will be entered automatically after 10
seconds if no keys are pressed).
ENTERING SPEED
When prompted by the MESSAGE CENTER to enter a speed, use the SPEED UP/DOWN ARROW keys (right keys) to
increase or decrease the displayed speed and press ENTER.
ENTERING GENDER (FIT TEST ONLY)
When prompted by the MESSAGE CENTER to enter a gender, use the TIME UP/DOWN ARROW keys (center keys) to select
a gender and press ENTER.
ENTERING AGE
When prompted by the MESSAGE CENTER to enter age, use the TIME UP/DOWN ARROW keys (center keys) to increase or
decrease the displayed age to the correct value and press ENTER.
Life Fitness workout programs that set a target heart rate* zone first calculate the user’s theoretical maximum heart rate†by
subtracting the user’s age from the number 220. The programs then calculate the target zone as a percentage of the theoreti-
cal maximum.
SELECTING AND ADJUSTING THE INTENSITY LEVEL
When prompted by the MESSAGE CENTER, use the LEVEL UP/DOWN ARROW keys to increase or decrease the displayed inten-
sity level.
• Intensity Level of Hill and Random Workouts: The steps for setting up a HILL or RANDOM workout include selecting a
level. Level refers to a range of incline percentages as outlined in the following table.
LEVEL % INCLINE LEVEL % INCLINE
1 0.0 – 1.5 11 2.0 – 8.5
2 0.0 – 2.2 12 3.0 – 9.2
3 0.0 – 2.9 13 3.5 – 9.9
4 0.0 – 3.6 14 5.0 – 10.6
5 0.0 – 4.3 15 5.5 – 11.3
6 0.0 – 5.0 16 6.5 – 12.0
7 0.0 – 5.7 17 7.0 – 12.7
8 0.0 – 6.4 18 8.0 – 13.4
9 0.5 – 7.1 19 8.7 – 14.1
10 1.5 – 7.8 20 9.0 – 15.0
†Defined by the American College of Sports Medicine's "Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription" as equal to 220 minus an individual’s age.
* Target Heart Rate (THR) is a percentage of the theoretical maximum. For example, a 40-year-old user's THR for the CARDIO workout is 144.
This workout targets 80 percent of the maximum, so the equation would be (220-40)*.80=144.

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SELECTING AND ADJUSTING THE HEART RATE LEVEL
When prompted by the MESSAGE CENTER, use the LEVEL or INCLINE UP/DOWN ARROW keys (left keys) to increase or
decrease the target heart rate* to the desired value and press ENTER. Adjust the level as needed or desired during the work-
out.
• Target heart rate: Programs that calculate a target heart rate base this number on the age of the user and the
type of workout. The user accepts or adjusts the rate when setting up the workout. During the workout itself, the
program reads the heart rate, which is transmitted via the heart rate chest strap or the Lifepulse system sensors;
it uses this data to adjust the resistance, incline, and if necessary, decrease speed. Manually raising the rate
increases the intensity of the cardiovascular exercise.
SWITCHING WORKOUTS “ON-THE-FLY”
It is possible, during a workout, to switch to another workout program. After a switch, the console retains all the progress
information about the workout since its beginning. To change workouts “on the fly,” simply press the CHANGE WORK-
OUT key until the desired new workout appears and press ENTER. This feature is available for all workouts except the
Fit Test.
PAUSING WORKOUTS
Press the PAUSE key to stop the belt and hold the current workout. Continue the workout by pressing the PAUSE key a
second time. Pressing the CLEAR key once also activates the Pause Mode.
ENDING WORKOUTS EARLY
Press the CLEAR key once to go into Pause Mode. Press the CLEAR key twice to transition the system to the Workout
Summary mode. Press the CLEAR key a third time and the MESSAGE CENTER displays “SELECT WORKOUT OR
PRESS QUICK START” for a new workout. Pressing the STOP key to stop the workout will transition to the Workout Summary
mode. Pulling the Emergency Stop Switch causes a rapid belt deceleration. The following message is displayed: “REPLACE
EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH.” Replacing the Emergency Stop Switch causes the system to transition to the Workout
Summary mode.
4.3 WORKOUT DESCRIPTIONS
QUICK START
QUICK START is the fastest way to begin exercising and bypasses the steps of selecting a specific workout program. The
intensity level for the workout is set automatically and remains the same unless manually changed. To change the level, use
the SPEED and INCLINE UP/DOWN ARROW keys to enter a higher or lower level number. After the workout has been in
progress for one minute, the MESSAGE CENTER displays “ENTER WEIGHT”, which the computer requires to calculate total
calories. Using the TIME UP/DOWN ARROW keys (center keys) increases or decreases the displayed weight to the correct
value.
NOTE: When the user presses the QUICK START key on the console or Activity Zone, the belt starts moving at 0.5
mph (0.8 kph) and 0% incline. If either of the Walk/Jog/Run keys are pressed, the belt starts moving at the following
speeds: walk (2 mph / 3 kph), jog (4 mph / 6 kph), run (6 mph / 9 kph).
MANUAL WORKOUT
The MANUAL program sets an intensity level that does not change automatically. While the workout is in progress, increase or
lower the intensity level as desired using the SPEED and INCLINE UP/DOWN ARROW keys.
RANDOM WORKOUT
The RANDOM program creates a terrain of hills and valleys that varies with each workout. More than one million different pat-
terns are possible. The RANDOM profile shift occurs every 10 seconds.
* Target Heart Rate (THR) is a percentage of the theoretical maximum. For example, a 40-year-old user's THR for the CARDIO workout is 144. This workout
targets 80 percent of the maximum, so the equation would be (220-40)*.80=144.

HILL
The Life Fitness-patented HILL workout offers a variety of configurations for interval training. Intervals are periods of intense aerobic
exercise separated by regular periods of lower-intensity exercise. The WORKOUT PROFILE window represents these high and low
intervals as columns of light, which together have the appearance of hills and valleys. The computerized interval training workout has
been scientifically demonstrated to promote greater cardio-respiratory improvement than steady-pace training.
Each HILL workout goes through four phases, each marked by different intensity levels. The WORKOUT PROFILE window displays
the progress of these phases, as seen in the chart following these descriptions below. As noted in the descriptions, the heart rate
should be measured by the user at two stages in the workout to gauge its effectiveness.
1 Warm-up is a phase of low, gradually-rising resistance, which brings the heart rate into the lower end of the target zone and
increases respiration and blood flow to working muscles.
2 Plateau increases the intensity slightly, and keeps it steady, to bring the heart rate to the low end of the target zone. Check the
heart rate at the end of this phase.
3 Interval Training is a series of increasingly steeper hills, alternating with valleys (or periods of recovery). The heart rate should
rise to the high end of the target zone. Check the heart rate at the end of this phase.
4 Cool-down is a low-intensity phase that allows the body to begin removing lactic acid and other exercise by-products, which
build up in muscles and contribute to soreness.
Each column, as seen in the WORKOUT PROFILE window and the chart above, represents one interval. The overall duration
of the workout determines the length of each interval. The Hill program cannot complete all four phases adequately for a work-
out lasting less than 10 minutes. The program condenses a workout of this duration at various stages.
 Intervals occur every 10 seconds if the workout duration is less than or equal to 10 minutes.
 Intervals occur every 11, 12, 13,..19 seconds for respective workout durations of 11, 12, 13,...19 minutes.
 Intervals occur every 20 seconds if the workout duration is over 20 minutes.
FAT BURN
FAT BURN is a low-intensity workout for burning a higher percentage of calories from fat. The user must wear a heart rate
chest strap or grasp the Lifepulse system sensors continuously. The workout program automatically adjusts the intensity level,
based on the actual heart rate, to maintain the rate at 65 percent of the theoretical maximum†.
CARDIO
CARDIO is a higher intensity workout for more fit users, maximizing cardiovascular benefits and total calories burned. The user
must wear a heart rate chest strap or grasp the Lifepulse system sensors continuously. The workout program automatically
adjusts the intensity level, based on the actual heart rate, to maintain the rate at 80 percent of the theoretical maximum†.
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†Defined by the American College of Sports Medicine's "Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription" as equal to 220 minus an individual’s age.

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FIT TEST
The Life Fitness Fit Test program is another exclusive feature. The Fit Test workout estimates cardiovascular fitness and can
be used to monitor improvements in endurance every four to six weeks. The user must grasp the Lifepulse hand sensors when
prompted or wear a heart rate chest strap, as the test score calculation is based on a heart rate reading. The workout duration
will be five minutes at a 5% incline. Immediately afterward, the console will take the user's heart rate reading, calculate a fit-
ness score, and display the score in the MESSAGE CENTER.
The Fit Test is considered to be a submax VO2(volume of oxygen) test. It gauges how well the heart supplies oxygenated
blood to the exercising muscles, and how efficiently those muscles receive oxygen from the blood. Physicians and exercise
physiologists generally regard this test as a good estimate of aerobic capacity.
To set up the Fit Test:
Press the CHANGE WORKOUT button repeatedly until the FIT TEST option appears in the MESSAGE CENTER.
Press ENTER to select the FIT TEST option.
The MESSAGE CENTER will prompt for a user weight (ENTER WEIGHT). Use the TIME UP/DOWN ARROW
keys (center keys) to input your weight. Press ENTER to accept the weight.
The MESSAGE CENTER will next prompt for a user age (ENTER AGE). Use the TIME UP/DOWN ARROW keys
(center keys) to input your age. Press ENTER to accept the age.
The MESSAGE CENTER will next prompt for a user gender (SELECT GENDER). Using the Time UP/DOWN
ARROW keys (center keys) to select a gender. Press ENTER to accept the gender selection.
The MESSAGE CENTER will next prompt for a workout level (ENTER SPEED) (2-4.5 mph / 3.2-7.3 kph). Consult
the following recommended fit test level chart for an appropriate effort level based on your age, gender and activity
level. Use the SPEED UP/DOWN ARROW keys to enter the corresponding level.
FIT TEST PROGRAM SUGGESTED EXERTION LEVELS
Inactive Active Very Active
Treadmill 2-3 mph 3-4 mph 3.5-4.5 mph
3.2-4.8 kph 4.8-6.4 kph 5.6-7.3 kph
Suggested exertion levels should be used as a guideline for setting up the Fit Test program. The goal is to elevate the
user's heart rate to a level that is between 60%-85% of their theoretical maximum†heart rate.
Within each suggested range, these additional guidelines can be used:
Lower Half of Range Upper Half of Range
higher age lower age
lower weight higher weight*
shorter taller
* in cases of excessive weight, use lower half of range
The computer will not accept:
heart rates less than 52 or greater than 200 beats per minute
body weights less than 75 pounds (34 kg) or greater than 400 pounds (182 kg)
ages below 10 or over 99 years
If you make an error when entering any Fit Test data, you can correct it by pressing CLEAR, inputting the correct infor-
mation and pressing ENTER.
†Defined by the American College of Sports Medicine's "Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription" as equal to 220 minus an individual’s age.

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It is important for you to take the Fit Test under similar circumstances each time. Your heart rate is dependent on many
factors, including:
amount of sleep the previous night (at least seven hours is recommended)
time of day
time since last meal (two to four hours after the last meal is recommended)
time since last beverage containing caffeine or alcohol, or cigarette (at least four hours is recommended)
time since last exercise (at least six hours is recommended)
data input that exceeds human potential
For the most accurate Fit Test results, perform the Fit Test on three consecutive days and average the three scores.
NOTE: To receive a proper Fit Test score, the work done must be within a training heart rate zone that is 60 percent to
85 percent of the theoretical maximum heart rate. This rate is defined by the American College of Sports Medicine's
"Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription" as equal to 220 minus an individual's age.

The tables below list fit test results.
RELATIVE FITNESS CLASSIFICATION FOR MEN
Men Estimated VO2 Max (ml O2/kg/min) Per Age Category
Rating 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Elite 55+ 52+ 51+ 47+ 43+
Excellent 53-54 50-51 49-50 45-46 41-42
Very Good 50-52 48-49 46-48 43-44 39-40
Above Average 45-49 43-47 42-45 39-42 35-38
Average 40-44 38-42 37-41 34-38 31-34
Below Average 38-39 36-37 34-36 32-33 29-30
Low 35-37 34-35 32-33 29-31 26-28
Very Low <35 <34 <32 <29 <26
RELATIVE FITNESS CLASSIFICATION FOR WOMEN
Women Estimated VO2 Max (ml O2/kg/min) Per Age Category
Rating 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Elite 47+ 44+ 42+ 37+ 35+
Excellent 45-46 42-43 40-41 35-36 33-34
Very Good 43-44 40-41 38-39 33-34 31-32
Above Average 38-42 36-39 34-37 30-32 27-30
Average 33-37 31-35 30-33 26-29 24-26
Below Average 31-32 29-30 28-29 24-25 22-23
Low 28-30 27-28 25-27 22-23 20-21
Very Low <28 <27 <25 <22 <20
Life Fitness developed this rating scale based on VO2 max percentile distributions referenced in American College of
Sports Medicine's "Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription" (7th Ed. 2006) which were obtained from the data
collected by the Cooper Institute Aerobics Center Longitudinal Study, 1970-2002. It is designed to provide a qualitative
description of a user’s VO2 max estimation; and a means of guiding assessment and tracking improvement.
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