Life Fitness 9000 User manual

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FCC Warning — Possible Radio / Television Interference
FCC Warning — Possible Radio / Television Interference
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of
the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. Any changes or
modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, 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 interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, you are encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
lReorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
lIncrease the space between the equipment.
lPlug the equipment into two electrical outlets
located on separate circuits.
lConsult an exercise equipment dealer or an
experienced radio / TV technician for help.
Class S (Studio): Professional and / or commercial use.
Before using this product, it is essential that you read this ENTIRE
operation manual and ALL installation instructions.
It will help you set up your equipment quickly and instruct your
members on how to use it correctly and safely.
Any service, other than cleaning or user maintenance, must be
performed by an authorized service representative. There are no
user serviceable parts.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications to this
equipment could void your product warranty!

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Section Description Page
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
1. Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
1.1 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
1.2 Set-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Electrical Requirements
Grounding Instructions
How To Stabilize the Life Fitness Treadmill
1.3 Optional Settings for the Life Fitness Treadmill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
2. The Display Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
2.1 Display Console Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
2.2 Display Console Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Stop Button
Feedback Windows
Message Center
Program Profile Window
Program Selection Keys
Speed and Incline Keys and Windows
Keypad
3. Heart Rate Zone Training™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
3.1 Why Heart Rate Zone Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
3.2 Heart Rate Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
The Lifepulse®Digital Heart Rate Sensors
The Optional Heart Rate Chest Strap
4. The Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
4.1 Program Overviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
The Programs - Step By Step
4.2 Program Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Quick Start
To Begin a Life Fitness Treadmill Workout
Fat Burn
Cardio
Hill
Random
Manual
Fit Test
4.3 The Message Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
4.4 How to Maximize Workouts on a Life Fitness Treadmill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
5. Service And Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
5.1 Preventive Maintenance Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
5.2 Preventive Maintenance Scheudle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
5.3 Troubleshooting the Optional Heart Rate Chest Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
5.4 How to Adjust and Tension the Striding Belt on the Life Fitness 9000 Treadmill . . . .36
5.5 How to Adjust and Tension the Striding Belt on the Life Fitness 9100HR Treadmill .38
5.6 How to Adjust and Tension the Striding Belt on the Life Fitness 9500HR Treadmill .40
5.7 How to Obtain Product Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
5.8 Life Fitness 9000 Treadmill Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
5.9 Life Fitness 9100HR Treadmill Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
5.10 Life Fitness 9500HR Treadmill Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
© 1998 Life Fitness, a division of Brunswick Corporation. All rights reserved. The Life Fitness trademark is registered in the U.S.
Patent and Trademark Office, Certificate No. 1,400,502, issued July 8, 1986. Life Fitness, Lifecycle, Flexdeck, Lifecenter and
Lifepulse are registered trademarks, and Heart Rate Zone Training, Lifespring and “Rely on It” are trademarks of Brunswick
Corporation. Polar is a registered trademark of Polar. Any use of these trademarks, without the express written consent of Life
Fitness or the corresponding companies is forbidden. U.S. Patent Numbers 3,767,195 and 4,358,105.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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This Operation Manual describes the functions of the following products:
Life Fitness Treadmills:
9000
9100HR
9500HR
See “Specifications” page in this manual for product specific features.

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Dear Valued Customer,
Congratulations . . . and thank you for choosing a Life Fitness
treadmill, one of the most versatile treadmills ever developed. It
is the culmination of over 20 years of Life Fitness research,
innovation and engineering designed to deliver an efficient
product with the reliability for which Life Fitness is known. It is
recognized as one of the world's most popular and advanced
computerized running / walking machines.
Like other Life Fitness products, the Life Fitness treadmill is
designed to give you an effective workout that is motivating and
efficient. The user-friendly console displays a host of visual
feedback in addition to acting as your personal “coach” with
easy-to-follow prompts and instructions.
Working out with a Life Fitness treadmill gives you more features
and programs than most other aerobic training products. For the
first time, Heart Rate Zone Training™ exercise is easily achievable. The Fat Burn and
Cardio programs offer specific training programs based on your fitness goals, and the
Lifepulse™ digital heart rate sensors and Polar®telemetry heart rate monitoring systems
make it even easier to follow your heart to better fitness. The Life Fitness treadmill’s
patented FlexDeck®shock absorption system minimizes impact to bones, joints and
muscles, and its powerful motor allows for a wide range of belt speeds yet remains
incredibly quiet.
We understand that a reliable product is just as important as one that is effective. That is
why we not only test our products, we punish them. We put them through their paces at top
resistance levels, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, often for twice the warranty period. It
is the reason we were the first U.S. fitness manufacturer with ISO 9001 Certification —the
international symbol for quality workmanship.
If you have any questions regarding the operation of your Life Fitness treadmill, please call
Life Fitness Customer Support Services at the number listed in Section 5.
Sincerely,
Augie Nieto
President, Life Fitness
INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
Augie Nieto
President, Life Fitness

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1.1 Important Safety Instructions
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always unplug the Life Fitness
treadmill before cleaning or attempting any maintenance activity.
To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock or injury, it is imperative to
connect each treadmill to a properly grounded electrical outlet.
Life Fitness STRONGLY recommends that if you are undertaking an exercise program
please see your physician for a complete medical exam, particularly if you have a family
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 feel faint, dizzy, pain, or shortness of
breath, stop immediately.
GETTING STARTED
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1GETTING STARTED
To disconnect, turn off power switch, then remove plug from outlet.
Always follow the console instructions for proper operation.
Never operate a Life Fitness treadmill if it has a damaged power cord or electrical plug, or 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 treadmill by the power cord or use
the cord as a handle. Do not run the power cord under or along the side of the treadmill.
Do not use the treadmill outdoors, near swimming pools or in areas of high humidity.
Never operate a Life Fitness treadmill with the air openings on the front motor housing blocked.
Keep air openings free of lint, hair or any obstructing material.
Never insert objects into any opening in the treadmill. If an object should drop inside, turn off the
power, unplug the power cord from the outlet and carefully retrieve it. If you cannot reach the item,
contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services.
Never place liquids of any type directly on the unit.
Do not use the treadmill in areas where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxygen is
being administered. Such substances create the danger of combustion and explosion.
Keep all loose clothing, shoelaces, and towels away from the running surface and belt rollers.
Keep the area six feet behind the treadmill clear of any obstructions, including walls, furniture, and
other equipment.
Never mount or dismount the treadmill while the running belt is moving. Use the handrails whenever
additional stability is required.
Wear shoes with rubber or high-traction soles. Do not use shoes with heels, leather soles, cleats or
spikes. Make sure no stones are embedded in the soles.
Do not use the treadmill in bare feet.
Never walk or jog backwards on the treadmill.
Do not reach into or underneath the unit, or tip it on its side during operation.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

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Electrical Requirements
The Life Fitness treadmill is
intended for use on a normal
120-volt electrical circuit in
the U.S. and Canada. Consult
the chart for electrical
requirements outside the U.S.
and Canada.
A risk of electrical shock may result from improper connection of the
equipment-grounding conductor. Check with a qualified electrician if you
are in doubt as to proper grounding technique. DO NOT modify the plug
provided with the product. If it will not fit an electrical outlet, have a
proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
A temporary adapter should NOT be used to connect this plug to a 2-pole
receptacle in North America. If a properly grounded outlet is not available, a
properly grounded 20-amp outlet must be installed by a qualified electrician.
Models drawing 20-amps must be installed on a dedicated line.
1.2 Setup
United Kingdom 240 50 10
Fed’l Rep of Germany, The Netherlands,
Italy, Chile, Belgium , Korea,Argentina 220 50 10
France 110/220 50 20/10
Latin America 220 60 10
Spain 220 50 10
Japan 100/200 50/60 20/10
Australia 240/250 50 10
U.S., Canada 120 60 20
LOCATION VOLTAGE Hz AMPs
The Life Fitness treadmill must be properly grounded. If the unit malfunctions or breaks
down, proper grounding provides a path of least resistance for the electric current, which
reduces the risk of shock to anyone touching or using the equipment. Each unit is equipped
with an electrical cord, which includes an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding
plug. The plug must be inserted into an outlet that has been properly installed and grounded
in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
Grounding Instructions

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When deciding where to place the Life Fitness treadmill, please pay close attention to the following:
lDo not place the sides of the treadmill closer than eight (8) inches or 20 centimeters,
from any electrical device, including any other electrical exercise equipment.
lDo not locate the treadmill near swimming pools or in areas of high humidity.
l Do not place the treadmill in such a manner that the power cord runs beneath the
frame or near the wheels of the unit.
After placing the unit where it will be used, check its stability.
If there is even a slight rocking motion or the unit is not
stable, loosen the JAM NUT (A), if so equipped, on the
stabilizing leg located on the user’s back right side of the
machine (as the user faces the console). Turn the
STABILIZING LEG until the rocking motion ceases.
Retighten the JAM NUT.
How to Stabilize the Life Fitness Treadmill
Power Safety Switch for Life Fitness Treadmills
NOTE: It is extremely important that the treadmill stabilizing leg be correctly adjusted
for proper operation. An unbalanced unit may cause striding belt misalignment.
Remove power switch safety key when not in use and store out of
reach of children.
The Power Safety Key is one of the many safety features of the Life
Fitness treadmill. This allows you to be certain the treadmill is used only
in a supervised manner. Removing the Power Safety Key mechanically
locks the switch in the OFF position.
The Power Safety Key should be removed while you are not using the
treadmill to avoid unauthorized persons from doing so.
Remember to store the Power Safety Key out of the reach of children.

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lMaximum Speed Option
With the maximum speed option, the maximum speed of the Life Fitness treadmill can be
set to any speed between 2.0 and 10.0 mph (3.2 and 16.1 kph) in 0.5 increments. To
change the maximum speed on the Life Fitness treadmill:
1. Press CLEAR / PAUSE until the Message Center displays “Press Start to Begin.” Press
CLEAR / PAUSE again. (Press the MANUAL key now if connected to Lifecenter).
2. Press 9-1-9 on the numeric keypad and press START / ENTER.
3. Press the HILL, RANDOM and FIT TEST keys so that they are lit. The letters “E” and
“A” will appear in the Program Profile window.
4. Various messages will scroll through the Message Center window. When the message
“Maximum Speed - _._ m.p.h.” appears in the window, press the speed up / down key to
change the maximum speed from 2.0 - 10.0 mph (3.2 - 16.1 kph) in 0.5 increments.
5. After setting the new maximum speed, press CLEAR / PAUSE. The new maximum
speed will take effect.
lMinimum Speed Option
With the minimum speed option, the minimum speed of the Life Fitness treadmill can be
changed from 1.5 to 1.0 mph (2.4 to 1.6 kph). To change the minimum speed on the Life
Fitness treadmill:
1. Press CLEAR / PAUSE until the message center displays “Press Start to Begin.” Press
CLEAR / PAUSE again. (Press the MANUAL key now if connected to Lifecenter).
2. Press 9-1-9 on the numeric keypad and press START / ENTER.
3. Press the HILL, RANDOM and FIT TEST keys so that they are lit. The letters “E” and
“A” will appear in the Program Profile window.
4. Various messages will scroll through the Message Center window. When the
message “Minimum Speed - _._ m.p.h.” appears in the window, press the speed up /
down key to toggle the minimum speed between 1.5 - 1.0 mph (2.4 and 1.6 kph).
5. After setting the desired minimum speed, press CLEAR / PAUSE. The new minimum
speed will now take effect.
1.3 Optional Settings for the Life Fitness Treadmill

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lMaximum Program Time Option
The maximum program time option allows the maximum program time to be changed from
the standard maximum time limit of 60 minutes to anywhere from 1 to 99 minutes. To
change the Life Fitness treadmill maximum program time:
1. Press CLEAR / PAUSE until the Message Center displays “Press Start to Begin.” Press
CLEAR / PAUSE again. (Press the MANUAL key now if connected to Lifecenter).
2. Press 9-1-9 on the numeric keypad and press START / ENTER.
3. Press the HILL, RANDOM and FIT TEST keys so that they are lit. The letters “E” and
“A” will appear in the Program Profile window.
4. Various messages will scroll through the Message Center window. When the
message “Program Time _ _” appears in the window, press the speed increase key
to increase the maximum program time and the speed down key to decrease the
maximum program time.
5. After setting the new maximum program time, press CLEAR / PAUSE. The new
maximum program time will now take effect.
lTurning Telemetry On and Off
1. Press CLEAR / PAUSE until the Message Center displays “Press Start to Begin.” Press
CLEAR / PAUSE again. (Press the MANUAL key now if connected to Lifecenter).
2. Press 9-1-9 on the numeric keypad and press START / ENTER.
3. Press the HILL, RANDOM and FIT TEST keys so that they are lit. The letters “E” and
“A” will appear in the Program Profile window.
4. Various messages will scroll through the Message Center window. When the
message “Telemetry HR on / off” appears in the window, press the speed up / down
key to toggle the telemetry function on and off.
5. After turning the telemetry function on or off, press CLEAR / PAUSE. Telemetry will
be either on or off, depending on where you set it.
lPassword Protection Option
Password protection allows you to limit the use of your Life Fitness treadmill to only those
who have been given a numeric password which you have preset.

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lSetting the Password
1. Press CLEAR / PAUSE until the message center displays “Press Start to Begin”. Press
CLEAR / PAUSE again. (Press the MANUAL key now if connected to Lifecenter).
2. Press 9-*-0-0, on the numeric keypad and press START / ENTER.
3. “Password ___” will appear in the Message Center window. Enter a password at this
time (a valid password is any number between 1 and 999). You can press CLEAR /
PAUSE at any time while setting a password to delete your entry.
4. After setting a password, press the START / ENTER key. The new password has
now been accepted.
Once the password protection mode has been set, each time someone presses the
START / ENTER, the message center will ask the user for the password. The user must
press the numeric code and the START / ENTER key for the Life Fitness trainer to
continue. If an incorrect password is entered, the message center will continue to prompt
the user for the correct password.
lIf You Forget the Password
1. Press CLEAR / PAUSE until the message center displays “Press Start to Begin.” Press
CLEAR / PAUSE again. (Press the MANUAL key now if connected to Lifecenter).
2. Press 9-*-0-0 on the numeric keypad and press START / ENTER. Your password will
now appear in the Message Center window. Press the STOP button to exit.
lChanging the Password
1. Press CLEAR / PAUSE until the message center displays “Press Start to Begin.” Press
CLEAR / PAUSE again. (Press the MANUAL key now if connected to Lifecenter).
2. Press 9-*-0-0 on the numeric keypad and press START / ENTER. Your password will
now appear in the Message Center window.
3. Key in a new password (1 to 999).
4. Press the START / ENTER key. The new password is now in effect.
lDisabling the password
1. Press CLEAR / PAUSE until the message center displays “Press Start to Begin.” Press
CLEAR / PAUSE again. (Press the MANUAL key now if connected to Lifecenter).
2. Press 9-*-0-0 on the numeric keypad and press START / ENTER. Your password will
now appear in the Message Center window.
3. Press CLEAR / PAUSE and the START / ENTER key. Your password is now disabled
and the Life Fitness treadmill will operate without requiring a password.
* 9-0-0-0 for 9000 treadmill, 9-1-0-0 for 9100HR treadmill, or 9-5-0-0 for 9500HR treadmill

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A
BD
C
EFG
The computerized display console is easy to use. It allows you to follow your progress as
you walk, jog or run. The Life Fitness treadmill’s on-board computer lets you tailor your
workout to your individual fitness capabilities and goals while providing a unique means of
measuring fitness improvement from one workout to the next.
2THE DISPLAY CONSOLE
THE DISPLAY CONSOLE
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2.1 Display Console Overview

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2.2 Display Console Descriptions
Stop Button
Feedback Windows
A
B
MESSAGE CENTER:Provides simple step-by-step instructions and motivational messages.
Also, calories per hour, METS, Watts and heart rate will be displayed in this window.
Example: In the Fit Test program, a message will prompt you to grasp the Lifepulse
sensors, if so equipped, so that a pulse may be obtained (if you are not wearing an optional
heart rate chest strap).
TIME: A continuous display of the elapsed time of each workout.
DISTANCE: A continual display of miles or kilometers traveled. At the end of the program, total
distance traveled will be displayed.
CALORIES / WATTS: Display alternates between total calories burned and Watts level every
five seconds.
STOP: Pressing this button will immediately stop the striding belt and discontinue any program.
Message Center
C
PROGRAM PROFILE WINDOW:Diplays a matrix of LED lights displaying your current
position and the upcoming terrain. As you stride, the light columns move across the screen
from right to left. The higher the column of lights, the greater the incline and workout intensity.
Program Profile Window
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SPEED KEYS: Pressing these keys allow you to increase or decrease the striding
belt speed from 1.5 mph (2.4 kph) to 10.0 mph (16.1 kph). You may use this key to
change the belt speed at any time. The adjacent window shows the current
stridng belt speed in miles per hour or kilometers per hour on metric units.
INCLINE (%) KEYS: Pressing these keys allow you to increase or decrease the
elevation of the treadmill deck from 0% to 15% (0% to 12% on the Life Fitness
9000 Treadmill) in increments of 0.5% (increments of 0.1% while adjusting itself to
keep you in your target heart rate zone). Use this key to alter the incline during
any program except Fit Test. The adjacent window displays the current deck
elevation of the Life Fitness Treadmill.
START / ENTER KEY: This key is used to begin an exercise program, to restart a
program after pausing or to enter the data displayed in the message center.
NUMERIC KEYS: Use these keys to enter exercise time, belt speed, weight,
distance, goal selection, gender and target heart rate.
CLEAR / PAUSE KEY: Press this key once to clear data not yet entered. Press it
once during a program to pause the program. Pressing twice in succession while
programming resets the unit and begins the programming sequence again.
Program Selection Keys
E
Speed and Incline Keys and Windows
F
The keypad is used to enter information, including program durations, difficulty level, weight,
Fit Test and program-specific information (such as age and gender).
PROGRAM SELECTION KEYS: You can choose the Fat Burn or Cardio Heart Rate
Zone Training programs in addition to Life Fitness’s proven Hill, Random, Manual, and
Fit Test programs.
Keypad
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HEART RATE ZONE TRAININGTM EXERCISE
HEART RATE ZONE TRAININGTM EXERCISE
Research shows that exercising within a specific heart rate is the optimal way to monitor
exercise intensity and achieve maximum results. That is the idea behind the Life Fitness
Heart Rate Zone Training approach to exercise.
Zone Training Exercise takes the guesswork out of working out by identifying specific
ranges, or zones, in which to maintain a heart rate to achieve maximum exercise results
according to goals. In short, Zone Training Exercise all but eliminates under- and over-
training by targeting your heart rate to individual fitness objectives.
For instance, if the primary goal is to burn fat, exercise at a level between 60% and 75% of
your theoretical maximum heart rate
†
. If you wish to improve cardiovascular condition, work
out at 75% to 85% of your theoretical maximum heart rate.
Life Fitness offers two exclusive programs designed to take full advantage of the benefits of
Heart Rate Zone Training Exercise: Fat Burn and Cardio. You can vary the focus of the
exercise activities by switching between the Fat Burn and Cardio programs at any time
during a workout or entering a new target heart rate with the keypad.
Both the Fat Burn and Cardio programs measure heart rate. Grasp the Lifepulse sensors
(if so equipped) when prompted with the or simply wear an optional telemetry heart rate
chest strap and the heart rate will be transmitted to the on-board computer continuously.
The resistance level will automatically adjust to maintain the target heart rate based on
your actual heart rate.
†Defined by the American College of Sports Medicine’s “Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription” as 220 minus your age.
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3.1 Why Heart Rate Zone Training Exercise?

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The Optional Heart Rate Chest Strap allows the on-board , Polar compatible, telemetry
heart rate feature of the treadmill to continuously monitor your heart rate and in many
programs adjusts aspects of the workout such as resistance level.
Wet the transmitter electrodes (the two grooved surfaces on the underside of the strap) and
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 will deliver an optimum heart
rate reading when the electrodes are directly in
contact with bare skin. However, it will function
properly through wet, lightweight clothing.
The key to proper operation is for the electrodes
to remain wet to transmit the electrical impulses
of the heart back to the receiver.
If it becomes necessary to remoisten the chest
strap electrodes, grasp the center of the strap,
pull it away from the chest to expose the two
electrodes, then moisten them in this position.
The patented Lifepulse digital heart-rate monitoring systems are one of the built-in heart-rate
monitoring systems on the Life Fitness 9100HR and 9500HR treadmills.
To use the Lifepulse monitors, simply grasp the stainless steel sensors on the handlebars
when the display console prompts you with the , or anytime you wish to check your heart
rate while at speeds below 4.5 mph (7.2 kph). There are four sensors, two on each of the
handlebars. You must make contact with all four sensors to obtain your heart rate. The
console will display your heart rate in 20 - 30 seconds.
The Optional Heart Rate Chest Strap
The Lifepulse®Digital Heart Rate Monitoring Systems
3.2 Heart Rate Monitoring
Do not attempt to grasp the Lifepulse sensors at speeds above 4.5 mph (7.2 kph).

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Selecting a workout program on the Life Fitness treadmill is as easy as pushing a
button. There are six computerized aerobic workout programs preprogrammed on the
Life Fitness treadmill.
CARDIO is a higher intensity workout emphasizing cardiovascular benefits and maximum
fat burning for more fit users. The Cardio program will automatically change the effort level
to maintain your heart rate at 80% of your theoretical maximum.
FAT BURN is a workout offering a low intensity way to burn fat. The Fat Burn program
will automatically change the resistance level to maintain your heart rate at 65% of
theoretical maximum.
QUICK START is the fastest way to begin exercising, allows you to start a manual
program with the push of a button.
HILL is an interval training workout consisting of a combination of hills and valleys
proven to provide effective, time-efficient cardiovascular results.
RANDOM is an interval training workout of varying resistance levels which occur
randomly with each exercise session.
MANUAL is a constant effort workout in which the user can change resistance level
or speed at any time.
4THE PROGRAMS
THE PROGRAMS
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4.1 Program Overviews
FIT TEST is a way of measuring the aerobic fitness level of an individual
compared to others of the same age and gender.

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The Programs
Step by Step

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To Begin a Life Fitness Treadmill Workout (except Fit Test)
Use the following steps to begin any of the Treadmill programs.
lPress the START / ENTER key
lEnter weight using the numeric keypad and then press the START / ENTER key.
(Correct weight data is necessary to properly calculate caloric burn information.)
lSelect a program or “Quick Start” by pressing the speed and incline up arrows keys.
QUICK START
lPress the Start Button
lEnter your weight
lEnter speed
lPress Incline
The Quick Start feature allows quick access into a workout with a minimum of keystrokes. It
starts the Manual program with the maximum allowable workout duration.
4.2 Program Descriptions
NOTE: The speed and incline may be changed at any time during an exercise
program (other than the Fit Test) by pressing the UP / DOWN ARROW keys.

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Fat Burn and Cardio Programs
lBegin a treadmill workout (see beginning of this section).
lAfter pushing either the Fat Burn or Cardio key, select a program goal by pressing 1 for
a goal based on time, 2 for a distance-based goal or 3 for a goal based on calories,
followed by a numeric value for the chosen goal (1 to 99 minutes, 1.5 to 10.0 miles (2.4
to 16.1 kilometers), and 1 to 2,000 calories) and START / ENTER.
lTo have the Life Fitness computer automatically set your fat burning or cardiovascular
target heart rate based on your age, input your age and press the START / ENTER
button. If you prefer, you may enter your own target heart rate by pressing ‘0’, inputting
your preferred target by using the keypad, and pressing the START / ENTER key.
lFinally, select a striding belt speed, again using the keypad and pressing the START /
ENTER key using:
Lifepulse digital sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.5 to 4.5 mph (2.4 to 7.2 kph)
Optional heart rate chest strap . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.5 to 10.0 mph (2.4 to 16.1 kph)
FAT BURN PROGRAM
The Fat Burn program brings the benefits and results of Heart Rate Zone Training Exercise
to users on a daily basis.
On the Life Fitness treadmill, the Fat Burn program uses the technology of heart rate
monitoring (via your optional heart rate chest strap or the Lifepulse sensors) to help you
maintain a specific heart rate (65% of your theoretical maximum heart rate†within a target
zone based on age, maximizing the aerobic benefits of exercise by accessing the body’s fat
stores for fuel.
The result is a perfect workout every time, eliminating both under- and over-training. You
can concentrate on your workout, because the Life Fitness treadmill responds to your heart
rate and adjusts the incline of the treadmill in 0.10 percent increments to keep you at the
target heart rate.
CARDIO PROGRAM
The Cardio program is virtually identical to the Fat Burn program. The only difference is that
your target heart rate is calculated at 80% of your theoretical maximum to accentuate
cardiovascular improvement by placing a heavier work load on the heart muscle. If you wish
to vary the focus of exercise activities, transfer between the Fat Burn and Cardio programs
at any time during a workout.
You can change your target heart rate at any time during a workout by simply keying in the
new target heart rate.
†Defined by the American College of Sports Medicine’s “Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription” as 220 minus your age.