Life Fitness Track Console User manual

TRACK CONSOLE
Owner’s Manual
8975201 REV B-2

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AMERICAS
North America
Life Fitness Inc.
5100 N River Road
Schiller Park, IL 60176 U.S.A
Telephone: [phone]
Service Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Service Email: [email protected]
Sales/Marketing Email:
[email protected]
Operating Hours: 7:00 am-6:00 pm (CST)
Brazil
Life Fitness Brasil
Av. Cidade Jardim, 900
Jd. Paulistano
São Paulo, SP 01454-000
BRAZIL
SAC: 0800 773 8282
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Service Email: [email protected]
Sales/Marketing Email: [email protected]
Service Operating Hours:
9:00 - 17:00 (BRT) (Monday-Friday)
Store Operating Hours:
9:00 -20:00 (BRT) (Monday-Friday)
10:00 - 16:00 (BRT) (Saturday)
Latin America & Caribbean*
Life Fitness Inc.
5100 N River Road
Schiller Park, IL 60176 U.S.A
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Service Email: [email protected]
Sales/Marketing Email:[email protected]
Operating Hours: 7:00am-6:00pm (CST)
EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST, & AFRICA (EMEA)
Netherlands & Luxemburg
Life Fitness Atlantic BV
Bijdorpplein 25-31
2992 LB Barendrecht
THE NETHERLANDS
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Service Email: [email protected]
Sales/Marketing Email:
[email protected]
Operating Hours: 9.00h-17.00h (CET)
United Kingdom & Ireland
Life Fitness UK LTD
Queen Adelaide
Ely, Cambs, CB7 4UB
Telephone: General Office (+44) 1353.666017
Customer Support (+44) 1353.665507
Fax: [phone]
Service Email: [email protected]
Sales/Marketing Email: [email protected]
Operating Hours:
General Office: 9.00am - 5.00pm (GMT)
Customer Support: 8.30am - 5.00pm (GMT)
Germany & Switzerland
Life Fitness Europe GMBH
Siemensstraße 3
85716 Unterschleißheim
GERMANY
Telephone: [phone] (Germany)
([phone] (Switzerland)
Fax: [phone] (Germany)
([phone] (Switzerland)
Service Email: [email protected]
Sales/Marketing Email: [email protected]
Operating Hours: 08.30 -16.30h (CET)
Austria
Life Fitness Austria
Vertriebs G.m.b.H.
Dückegasse 7-9/3/36
1220 Vienna
AUSTRIA
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Service Email: [email protected]
Marketing/Sales Email: [email protected]
Operating Hours: 08:30-16.30.h (MEZ)
Spain
Life Fitness IBERIA
C/Frederic Mompou 5,1º1ª
08960 Sant Just Desvern Barcelona
SPAIN
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Service Email: [email protected]
Sales/Marketing Email: [email protected]
Operating Hours:
9.00h-18.00h (Monday-Thursday)
8.30h-15.00h (Friday)
Belgium
Life Fitness Benelux NV
Parc Industrial de Petit-Rechain
4800 Verviers
BELGIUM
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Service Email: [email protected]
Sales/Marketing Email:
[email protected]
Operating Hours: 9.00h -17.00h (CET)
Italy
Life Fitness Europe GmbH
Siemensstraße 3
85716 Unterschleißheim
GERMANY
Telephone: [phone]
Service: 800438836 (In Italy)
Fax: [phone]
Service Email: [email protected]
Sales/Marketing Email: [email protected]
Operating Hours: 08:30 - 16:30h (CET)
All Other EMEA countries &
Distributor Business C-EMEA*
Bijdorpplein 25-31
2992 LB Barendrecht
THE NETHERLANDS
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Service Email: [email protected]
Sales/Marketing Email:
[email protected]
Operating Hours: 9.00h-17.00h (CET)
ASIA PACIFIC (AP)
Japan
Life Fitness Japan
Nippon Brunswick Bldg., #8F
5-27-7 Sendagaya
Shibuya-Ku, Tokyo
Japan 151-0051
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Service Email: [email protected]
Sales/Marketing Email: [email protected]
Operating Hours: 9.00h-17.00h (JAPAN)
China and Hong Kong
Life Fitness Asia Pacific LTD
Room 2610, Miramar Tower
132 Nathan Road
Tsimshatsui, Kowloon
HONG KONG
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Service Email: [email protected]
Sales/Marketing Email: [email protected]
Operating Hours: 9.00h-18.00h
All Other Asia Pacific countries &
distributor business Asia Pacific*
Room 2610, Miramar Tower
132 Nathan Road
Tsimshatsui, Kowloon
HONG KONG
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Service Email: [email protected]
Sales/Marketing Email: [email protected]
Operating Hours: 9.00h-18.00h
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
5100 River Road
Schiller Park, Illinois 60176 • U.S.A.
847.288.3300 • FAX: [phone]
Service phone number: 800.351.3737 (toll-free within U.S.A., Canada)
Global Website: www.lifefitness.com
INTERNATIONAL OFFICES

Thank you for purchasing a Life Fitness product. Before using this product, please read this owner’s manual along with
the base assembly manual in it’s entirety to ensure that you have the knowledge to safely and properly operate all of this
product’s features. We hope you achieve the product experience that you expect, but if you do have any service issues,
please go to the How to Obtain Product Service section which will provide information on obtaining product service.
FCC Warning - Possible Radio / Television Interference
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part
15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a resi-
dential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used
in accordance with the user manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interfer-
ence to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encour-
aged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Class HB (Home): Domestic use.
CAUTION: Any changes or modifications to this equipment could void the product warranty.
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
1. Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
2. Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
2.1 The Heart Rate Telemetry Chest Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
2.2 Contact Heart Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
2.3 Heart Rate Zone Training®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
3. Track Console Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
4. How to Use the Track Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
4.1 USB Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
4.2 Message Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
4.3 iPod Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
4.4 Heart Rate Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
4.5 Target Heart Rate Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
4.6 Workout Profile Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
4.7 Workout Profile Indicator Arrow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
4.8 Distance Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
4.9 Calorie / Watts Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
4.10 Level / Incline Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
4.11 Time Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
4.12 Speed Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
4.13 Settings Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
4.14 Pause / Resume Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
4.15 Reset Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
4.16 User Profiles Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
4.17 iPod® Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
4.18 Enter / Start Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
4.19 Navigation Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
4.20 Workout Selection Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
4.21 Energy Saver Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
5. Workouts, Workout Selection Buttons, and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
5.1 Workout Overviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
5.2 How to Use the Workouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
5.3 How to Use Custom Workouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
5.4 How to Use the User Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
5.5 Safety Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
5.6 How to Use the Settings Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
6. Virtual Trainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
7. Service and Product Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
7.1 Preventive Maintenance Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
7.2 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
7.3 How to Obtain Product Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
8 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
9. Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
© 2011 Life Fitness, a division of Brunswick Corporation. All rights reserved.

This Operation Manual describes the functions of the following product:
Life Fitness TRACK Console
CAUTION: Health-related injuries may result from incorrect or excessive use of exercise equipment. The
manufacturer 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. The
manufacturer also recommends consulting a fitness professional on the correct use of this product.
If, at any time while exercising, the user experiences faintness, dizziness, pain, or shortness of breath, he or
she must stop immediately.
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1IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: Read all instructions before using this product.
WARNING: Heart rate monitoring systems may be inaccurate. Over exercising may result in serious injury or death.
DANGER: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always unplug this Life Fitness product before cleaning or attempting
any maintenance activity.
SAFETY WARNING: The safety of the product can be maintained only if it is examined regularly for
damage and wear. See Service and Product Maintenance section for details.
The heart rate hand pulse sensors provide an approximate heart rate value. The sensors are not
medical devices and should not be used in any type of medical application.
• Before using this product, it is essential to read this ENTIRE user manual and ALL instructions. This
product is intended for use solely in the manner described in this manual.
• Always follow the console instructions for proper operation.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction con-
cerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• Never insert objects into any openings in this product. If an object should drop inside, turn off the power, unplug
the power cord from the outlet and carefully retrieve it. If the item cannot be reached, contact Life Fitness
Customer Support Services.
• Never place liquids of any type directly on the unit, except in an accessory tray. Containers with lids are
recommended.
• Do not use the product outdoors, near swimming pools or in areas of high humidity.
• Keep all loose clothing, shoelaces, and towels away from the product.
• Keep the area around the product clear of any obstructions, including walls and furniture.
• Use caution when mounting or dismounting the product.
• Never operate a Life Fitness product if it has been dropped, damaged, 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 power
cord as a handle.
• Wear shoes with rubber or high-traction soles. Do not use shoes with heels, leather soles, cleats or spikes. Do
not use the product in bare feet.
• Do not tip the product on its side during operation.
• Keep hands and feet away from all moving parts.
• To ensure proper functioning of this product, do not install attachments or accessories that are not provided or
recommended by Life Fitness.
• Use this product in a well-ventilated area.
• Use this product on a solid, level surface.
• Make sure that all components are fastened securely.

• An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use, and before put-
ting on or taking off parts.
• Do not operate under blanket or pillow. Excessive heating can occur and cause fire, electric shock, or injury to per-
sons.
• Never operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or
damaged, or dropped into water. Contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services.
• Never operate the appliance with the air openings blocked. Keep the air openings free of lint, hair, and the like.
• To disconnect, turn all controls to the off position, then remove plug from outlet.
• Allow LCD consoles to “normalize” with respect to temperature for one hour before plugging the unit in and/or
using.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE.
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2GETTING STARTED
2.1 THE HEART RATE TELEMETRY CHEST STRAP
The console is equipped with a wireless heart rate monitoring system in which electrodes, pressed against the skin,
transfer heart rate signals from the user to the console. The electrodes are inside the chest strap (A) that the user wears
during the workout. The transmitter strap delivers an optimal heart rate reading when the electrodes are in direct contact
with bare skin. However it functions properly through a thin layer of wet clothing. The electrodes are two grooved sur-
faces on the underside of the strap, and must remain wet to accurately transmit the electrical impulses of the heart back
to the receiver. To use, first 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. Electrodes must be wet to work proper-
ly. If it becomes necessary to re-moisten, grasp the center of the strap, pull it away from your chest to expose the elec-
trodes, and moisten. See diagram below for correct positioning of the strap.
Note: Using the wireless heart rate telemetry chest strap will provide more accurate heart rate readings than the hand
pulse sensors.
Note: To ensure the highest performance, use the wireless chest strap that was provided with the product.
2.2 CONTACT HEART RATE
When using Contact Heart Rate make certain to grasp sensors firmly and keep hands still. If heart rate seems substan-
tially higher or lower than expected, remove hands from sensors until heart rate disappears. Dry hands and grasp sen-
sors again until heart rate seems accurate. If this does not work you may need to slow the machine to get an accurate
reading. On treadmills we recommend, for safety and accurate heart rate readings, that the user stand on the siderails
when attempting to monitor heart rate with contact electrodes.
Note: The contact heart rate system may be less or more accurate with different individuals.
A A
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2.3 HEART RATE ZONE TRAINING®
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 fat or increasing cardiovascular fit-
ness. The zone is a percentage of the theoretical maximum (HRmax), and its value depends on the workout. The maxi-
mal heart rate formula is defined by the American College of Sports Medicine's "Guidelines for Exercise Testing and
Prescription", 8th Edition, 2009. HRmax equals to 206.9 minus the total of 0.67 multiplied by a person’s age.
The Life Fitness products feature these exclusive workouts designed to take full advantage of the benefits of Heart Rate
Zone Training+ exercise:
• FAT BURN • CARDIO • HEART RATE HILL • HEART RATE INTERVAL • EXTREME HEART RATE
Note: Consulting a fitness trainer is recommended for defining specific fitness goals and designing a workout program.
The HeartSync workout programs measure heart rate. Wear the telemetry heart rate chest strap, or grip the contact
heart rate sensors, to enable the on-board computer to monitor the heart rate during a workout. The computer automati-
cally adjusts the incline or level to maintain the target heart rate based on the actual heart rate.
HR Max = 206.9 - (0.67 * age)
Age Theoretical Maximum
Heart Rate 65%
(Fat Burn) 80% (Cardio)
10 200 130 160
20 194 126 155
30 187 121 149
40 180 117 144
50 173 113 139
60 167 108 133
70 160 104 128
80 153 100 123
90 147 95 117
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3TRACK CONSOLE OVERVIEW
Read the entire user manual before setting up your equipment.
1. USB Indicator
2. Message Center
3. iPOD® Indicator
4. Heart Rate Center
5. Workout Profile Display
6. Results Center: Distance Display and Calorie Display
7. Incline / Level Display
8. Time Display
9. Speed Display
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10. Settings Button
11. Pause / Resume Button
12. Reset Button
13. User Profiles Button
14. Headphone Jack
15. iPod Controls
16. Enter / Start Button
17. Navigation
18. Classic Workouts
19. HeartSync™ Workouts
20. Advanced Workouts
21. Goal Workouts
22. Custom Workouts
23. Virtual Trainer / USB
24. Energy Saver Button
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4HOW TO USE THE TRACK CONSOLE
The Track Console was designed to make navigation as simple as possible by using special colors and keys. The con-
sole display was designed to reduce toggling between workout information. The design of each button on the console
was designed to give the user tactile feedback. Each piece of workout feedback, including level, time and speed, has its
own dedicated window.
4.1 USB INDICATOR
The USB icon on the left side of the MESSAGE CENTER is displayed whenever a USB drive is
plugged in. The USB can execute a workout from www.virtualtrainer.lifefitness.com. See
Section 6 for more information on the Life Fitness Virtual Trainer Website.
4.2 MESSAGE CENTER
The message center provides instructional information to the user from the
moment the first key is pressed. The message center will coach the user
through setting up a workout, including selecting a workout and entering time,
level, and other workout specific information. Also during the workout if certain workout feedback like pace and
METS are turned on in the Settings Menu, the message center will periodically show that information. Finally the
message center is also used to coach the user when using Total Body Mode on the X8 cross-trainer.
4.3 IPOD INDICATOR
The iPod icon on the right side of the MESSAGE CENTER is displayed when a compatible iPod
is docked.
4.4 HEART RATE DISPLAY
The heart rate display calculates the user’s actual heart rate in contractions or beats per
minute during a workout. The user must be holding on to the contact heart rate
electrodes or wearing a heart rate telemetry chest strap for the heart rate display to
function. See Section 2.1, The Heart Rate Telemetry Chest Strap. Life Fitness recommends wearing the chest
strap for the most accurate heart rate reading. If you are experiencing problems with your heart rate reading
please read Section 2.2, Contact Heart Rate for recommendations on improving the contact heart rate reading.
4.5 TARGET HEART RATE DISPLAY
Target heart rate is a percentage of a user’s maximum heart rate. The goal is to target a
range that enables one’s heart and lungs to receive the most benefit from a workout.
The console calculates target heart rate by taking the maximum heart rate and multiply-
ing it by an intensity level. Maximum heart rate = 206.9 - (.67 x user’s age). Target heart rate is shown continuous-
ly during a HeartSync workout. The target heart rate can be changed at any point during the workout.
Example: User’s Age is 45.
206.9 - (.67 x 45) = 176.75.
177 is the Maximum Heart Rate for a 45 year old.
177 x 65% = 115. 115 is the optimal target heart rate for weight loss and fat burning.
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4.6 WORKOUT PROFILE DISPLAY
The workout profile graphically displays the intensity of a workout with columns
of various heights. During the workout the current intensity level the user is in is
signified by an arrow located above the appropriate column. During a heart rate
workout the workout profile acts like a graph of the user’s heart rate. Each of the nine rows of the profile will
represent the user’s actual heart rate as a percentage of their heart rate max. Therefore by the end of the
workout, the user will be able to visually see their heart rate ranges throughout the workout.
Note: The percent in the table represents the user’s actual heart rate as a percent of their heart rate max. The heart rate
max is 206.9 - (.67 x user’s age). For example: A 40 year old’s heart rate max would be 206.9 - (.67 x 40) = 180. During
their workout at the first interval their actual heart was 100. Therefore 100/180 = .56 or 56% and the profile would dis-
play the user at row four for the first interval of the workout.
4.7 WORKOUT PROFILE INDICATOR ARROW
The arrow located above the columns in the workout profile displays the position the user is
at in the workout. The position is represented by the time entered during workout setup
divided by the number of columns (24). For example during a 24-minute workout the arrow
would move from column to column every minute.
4.8 DISTANCE DISPLAY
Distance is shown in miles. The distance formula tries to replicate miles as if the exercise
was being conducted outdoors. The distance formula will not always be consistent with other
Life Fitness products or other manufacturer’s products. Distance can be converted to
kilometers in the Settings Menu. See Section 5.5, How to Use the Settings Menu.
4.9 CALORIE DISPLAY
A calorie is a unit used to measure energy. It represents the amount of energy obtained
from food. One calorie is approximately enough energy to increase the temperature of 1
gram of water by 1 degree Celsius. The console calculates an average caloric burn
based on a Life Fitness proprietary calorie equation. This formula may not match other manufacturer’s machines
or other Life Fitness machines.
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Row Target Heart Rate
Percent Range
1<30%
230 - 39%
340 - 49%
450 - 59%
560 - 69%
670 - 79%
780 - 89%
890 - 99%
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4.10 LEVEL / INCLINE DISPLAY
a. Level Display (Bikes/Cross-Trainers) – There are two types of levels used on Life
Fitness bikes and cross-trainers. The first type of level is the actual brake resistance
level. This type of level is only adjustable by the user in a manual workout. The range of
possible brake resistance levels is 1-20. The second type of level is difficulty level. There are
20 difficulty levels. Difficulty level corresponds to a range of actual brake resistance levels and is only used in
RANDOM, HILL, EZ INCLINE, and SPORTS TRAINING workouts. So when you select a difficulty level of 10 it
corresponds to a range of actual brake resistance levels of 5-14. During RANDOM, HILL, EZ INCLINE, and
SPORTS TRAINING the difficulty level will only be displayed during workout setup and anytime you choose to
change the level during the workout. At all other times during a workout the actual level will be displayed.
b. Level / Incline Display (Treadmills) – There are two types of levels used on Life Fitness treadmills. The first
type of level is an incline level or percentage. Incline level is only manually adjusted by the user in a manual work-
out. The range of possible incline percentages is 0 - 12% (F3) and 0 - 15% (T3), and can be adjusted in 0.5%
increments. The second difficulty level corresponds to a range of actual incline percentages. Difficulty levels are
only used in RANDOM, HILL, EZ INCLINE, and SPORTS TRAINING workouts. So when a user selects a difficulty
level of 10 it corresponds to a range of incline percentages between 3% - 7%. During RANDOM, HILL, EZ
INCLINE, and SPORTS TRAINING the difficulty level will be displayed only during workout setup and anytime the
difficulty level is changed during the workout. At all other times during these workouts the incline percentage is dis-
played.
c. Changing the Level during a Workout – Use the Left/Right arrows to increase or decrease your level during a
workout.
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Difficulty
Level
Brake Level
(CT / Bikes)
Incline Level
(Treadmills)
20 12 - 20 8.0 - 12.0 Note: Adjusts in 0.5% increments
19 11 - 19 7.5 - 11.5 Note: Adjusts in 0.5% increments
18 10 - 18 7.0 - 11.0 Note: Adjusts in 0.5% increments
17 9 - 17 6.5 - 10.5 Note: Adjusts in 0.5% increments
16 8 - 17 6.0 - 10.0 Note: Adjusts in 0.5% increments
15 8 - 16 5.5 - 9.5 Note: Adjusts in 0.5% increments
14 7 - 16 5.0 - 9.0 Note: Adjusts in 0.5% increments
13 7 - 15 4.5 - 8.5 Note: Adjusts in 0.5% increments
12 6 - 15 4.0 - 8.0 Note: Adjusts in 0.5% increments
11 6 - 14 3.5 - 7.5 Note: Adjusts in 0.5% increments
10 5 - 14 3.0 - 7.0 Note: Adjusts in 0.5% increments
95 - 13 2.5 - 6.5 Note: Adjusts in 0.5% increments
84 - 13 2.0 - 6.0 Note: Adjusts in 0.5% increments
74 - 12 1.5 - 5.5 Note: Adjusts in 0.5% increments
63 - 12 1.0 - 5.0 Note: Adjusts in 0.5% increments
53 - 11 0.5 - 4.5 Note: Adjusts in 0.5% increments
42 - 11 0.0 - 4.0 Note: Adjusts in 0.5% increments
32 - 10 0.0 - 3.0 Note: Adjusts in 0.3% increments
21 - 10 0.0 - 2.0 Note: Adjusts in 0.15% increments
11 - 9 0.0 - 1.0 Note: Adjusts in 0.1% increments

4.11 TIME DISPLAY
The time window displays the total workout time set by the user during workout setup,
which is a range from 1-99 minutes depending on the program. During a workout the
time display will show time remaining and count down. Time can be changed to count
up in the Settings Menu and the time display will show time elapsed. See Section 5.5, How to Use the Settings
Menu. The time set can be changed at any time during the workout by using the Up and Down arrows.
4.12 SPEED DISPLAY
Speed is displayed in miles per hour (MPH). The formula tries to replicate miles per hour
as if the exercise was being conducted outdoors. The speed range on bikes and cross-trainers
is 0.5 mph and up, speed changes in increments of 0.1 mph. The speed range on treadmills is
0.5 mph to 10.0 mph and is adjustable in increments of 0.1 mph. Speed can be converted to kilometers per hour in
the Settings Menu. See Section 5.5, How to Use the Settings Menu.
4.13 SETTINGS BUTTON
Press this button once to enter the Settings Menu of the console. In the Settings Menu the
user can set preferences for the console display. See Section 5.5, How to Use the Settings
Menu.
4.14 PAUSE / RESUME BUTTON
When pressed once during a workout the workout is paused for 5 minutes. When pressed again the
workout is resumed. If the paused workout is not resumed within 5 minutes, the console deletes the
workout in progress and goes into Energy Saver mode.
4.15 RESET BUTTON
Press this button when programming a workout to clear incorrect data, such as weight or age.
Pressing RESET two times consecutively during a workout stops it immediately, at which point,
the user returns to the select workout screen.
4.16 USER PROFILES BUTTON
Press this button once to select one of four user profiles to log into. Once programmed, the user pro-
files setting saves workout data for four primary users. Holding this button for 3 seconds will enter
the User Profiles editing mode. See Section 5.4, How to Use the User Profiles.
4.17 IPOD CONTROLS
Use these keys to play/pause, skip back, skip forward, decrease volume, and increase
volume.
1. You must plug your headphones into the product’s headphone jack for the volume
controls on the product to function.
2. All the controls on your iPod will still be active when docked to the product except the
volume control.
3. The volume level is always set to “Low” when an iPod is docked into the product.
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4.18 ENTER / START BUTTON
The ENTER / START button can be pressed at any time during initialization to begin a quick
start 30 minute manual workout. During workout setup it is used as a selection key when
choosing program parameters.
4.19 NAVIGATION BUTTON
Provides simple forward, back, up, and down software navigation as well as level, time, and
speed workout adjustments. While setting up a workout use the Left/Right arrows to scroll
through workout setup options, and then use the Up/Down arrows to adjust the values. During a
workout, use the Left/Right arrows to scroll between options like level and time, and then use
the Up/Down arrows to adjust those values.
4.20 WORKOUT SELECTION BUTTONS
Press these buttons to scroll through workout selections.
1. Classic Workouts: Press this button to select MANUAL, RANDOM, or HILL
workouts.
2. HeartSync™ Workouts: Press this button to select FAT BURN, CARDIO, HEART
RATE HILL, HEART RATE INTERVAL, and EXTREME HEART RATE workouts.
3. Advanced Workouts: Press this button to select FIT TEST, SPORTS TRAINING, EZ
RESISTANCE (bikes and cross-trainers), and EZ INCLINE (treadmills) workouts.
4. Goal Workouts: Press this button to select CALORIE GOAL, DISTANCE GOAL, and
TARGET HEART RATE GOAL workouts.
5. Custom Workouts: Press this button to select CUSTOM 1, CUSTOM 2, or CUSTOM
3 for each user profile.
Note: You must be logged in to a user profile to access these workout. See Section 5.4
How to Use the User Profiles.
6. Virtual Trainer / USB: The USB port is used to upload goal-based programs and
customized workouts from www.virtualtrainer.lifefitness.com. Users can also save
workouts to the USB and track progress on www.virtualtrainer.lifefitness.com. See
Section 6 for more information on the Life Fitness Virtual Trainer Website.
4.21 ENERGY SAVER BUTTON
The Energy Saver Mode is used to minimize the power being pulled from the wall when the
equipment is not in use. The unit will automatically go into Energy Saver Mode 5 minutes after
ending a workout. Press the ENERGY SAVER button to either “wake up” the console or put it
into the Energy Saver Mode. Energy Saver can be turned off in the Settings Menu. An indicator
LED will flash while in Energy Saver Mode.
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5WORKOUTS, WORKOUT SELECTION BUTTONS AND SETTINGS
5.1 WORKOUT OVERVIEWS
The Track Console has 14 specially designed pre-programmed workouts that have been developed by Life Fitness.
Each workout has a different goal. Read the workout descriptions carefully so that you can develop a workout routine
that focuses on reaching your specific goals.
The workout descriptions on the following pages all have headers labeled:
• Beginner-Just Starting
• Experienced-Fit
• Advanced-Athlete
Beginner workouts are workouts designed for users just starting to workout or just starting a workout routine. Beginner
workouts have limited gradual intensity adjustments. Experienced workouts are designed for users seeking a more chal-
lenging workout. These users should have a stronger fitness base. Advanced workouts are designed for athletes training
for cardiovascular endurance and special events.
Different workouts have different setup steps. This section provides details on the steps themselves. The main screen of
the console is known as the “Select Workout” screen which looks like the following:
When this screen appears on the console, use the WORKOUT SELECTION buttons to scroll through all the workout
choices and select a workout by pressing ENTER. To begin a QUICK START workout, press ENTER when the above
“Select Workout” screen appears.
Throughout the workout setup process, the Up/Down arrows can be used to adjust the value that is selected and the
Left/Right arrows can be used to scroll back and forth between different steps. In order to advance to the next step,
either press the right arrow or enter key. After entering the last step, press ENTER to begin the workout.
QUICK START is the fastest way to begin exercising, and it bypasses the steps involved in selecting a specific workout
program. Begin a QUICK START workout by pressing the ENTER key at the SELECT WORKOUT screen. After ENTER
is pressed, a constant-level workout begins. The intensity level does not change automatically. You must change it using
the arrows.
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5.2 HOW TO USE THE WORKOUTS
1. Manual Workout (Beginner – Just Starting)
Access: This workout can be started by using the CLASSIC WORK-
OUTS button to scroll to the MANUAL workout profile and pressing
ENTER.
Description: The MANUAL workout is a simple workout that has no
pre-defined intensity levels. The MANUAL workout starts the user at
level 1 resistance level for bikes and cross-trainers and at 0.5 MPH
and 0% incline for treadmills. The user is in complete control of level
or speed/incline settings.
Goal: This workout was designed for users that do not have much
experience working out on a product and like to have control of the
level and speed/incline settings.
2. Random Workout (Experienced – Fit)
Access: This workout can be started by using the CLASSIC WORK-
OUTS button to scroll to the RANDOM workout profile and pressing
ENTER.
Description: In this workout, the console creates a terrain of
different hills and valleys. Over 1 million different patterns are
possible. RANDOM uses resistance or incline adjustments to create
hills/valleys. Speed is controlled by the user.
Goal: This workout was designed to provide the end-user with
unlimited workout variety. The goal of this workout is to prevent
workout boredom and improve motivation.
3. Hill Workout (Experienced – Fit)
This workout can be started by using the CLASSIC WORKOUTS
button to scroll to the HILL workout profile and pressing ENTER.
Description: The Life Fitness patented HILL workout is an interval
training workout. Intervals are periods of intense aerobic exercise.
The workout profile window displays the levels of the intervals, which
together have the appearance of hills and valleys. Resistance (bikes
and cross-trainers) and Incline (treadmills) adjustments are used to
simulate the hills/valleys, speed is controlled by the user.
The HILL workout has two main phases in between the warm-up and
cooldown.
Plateau: Increases the intensity slightly and keeps it steady, to bring the heart rate to the low end of the target
zone.
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 during this segment.
Goal: The computerized interval training workout has been scientifically demonstrated to promote greater cardio-res-
piratory improvement than steady-pace training. The goal of this workout is to improve cardiovascular endurance and
break through fitness plateaus.
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4. Fat Burn Workout (Beginner – Just Starting)
*Chest strap must be worn to execute the workout.
Access: This workout can be started by using the HEARTSYNC
WORKOUTS button to scroll to the FAT BURN workout profile and
pressing ENTER.
Description: The user must wear a chest strap for this workout to
adequately operate. This program only uses resistance or incline
adjustments to increase and decrease heart rate. FAT BURN
maintains the user at 65% of the user’s theoretical maximum
heart rate. The console continuously monitors and displays the heart
rate, adjusting the intensity level of the product to reach and maintain
a target heart rate range. The intensity will not change as long as the
user is between 60%-72% of their target heart rate.
Goal: The goal of the FAT BURN workout is to efficiently burn fat by eliminating over-training and under-training and
also maximizing the aerobic benefits of exercise by using the body’s fat stores for energy.
5. Cardio Workout (Experienced – Fit)
*Chest strap must be worn to execute the workout
Access: This workout can be started by using the HEARTSYNC
WORKOUTS button to scroll to the CARDIO workout profile and
pressing Enter.
Description: The user must wear a chest strap for this workout to
adequately operate. This program only uses resistance or incline
adjustments to increase and decrease heart rate. CARDIO maintains
the user at 80% of the user’s theoretical maximum heart rate. The
console continuously monitors and displays the heart rate, adjusting
the intensity level of the product to reach and maintain the target
heart rate range. The intensity will not change as long as the user is between 72%-85% of their target heart rate.
Goal: The goal of the Cardio workout is to place a heavier workload on the heart muscle to emphasize cardiovascu-
lar endurance.
6. Heart Rate Hill Workout (Experienced – Fit)
*Chest strap must be worn to execute the workout.
Access: This workout can be started by using the HEARTSYNC
WORKOUTS button to scroll to the HEART RATE HILL workout
profile and pressing ENTER.
Description: The user must wear a chest strap for this workout to
adequately operate. This program only uses resistance or incline adjust-
ments to increase and decrease heart rate. HEART RATE HILL has a
series of three hills and three valleys where the duration of the hills and
valleys is determined by the user’s heart rate.
After the warm-up, the intensity of the workout increases until the user reaches 70% of their max heart rate, which is
the first hill. Once the user reaches 70% of their max heart rate, the program will hold the intensity level for 1 minute.
When the hill is completed, the program reduces the intensity and target heart rate goal to 65% of their max heart
rate to simulate a valley or recovery period. Once the user’s heart rate drops to 65% of their max heart rate, the pro-
gram will keep them at 65% for 1 minute. Next the program will increase intensity until the user reaches 75% of their
maximum heart rate, this is the second hill followed by a valley with the target heart rate of 65%. Finally the third hill
increases intensity until the user reaches 80% of their max heart rate, 80% is then held for 1 minute followed by the
final 65% valley. At the end of the duration of hills and valleys, the workout enters a cooldown phase. Note that if the
user does not reach a heart rate goal after five minutes, the message center displays a prompt to increase or
decrease speed (for treadmills) or resistance (for bikes and cross-trainers), depending on whether the workout is in a
hill or valley phase. The program does not proceed to a new heart rate goal until the user reaches the current goal.
Goal: The design intent of the HEART RATE HILL workout was to develop a program that adapts to the user’s fit-
ness level. As a user becomes more fit, they encounter additional hills and valleys in the same workout duration. This
is because the heart rate is recovering more quickly during valleys.