Thane Fitness Elite Orbitrek User manual

Owner’s Manual
This Product is Brought to You by:
Thane International, Inc. La Quinta, CA 92253
Thane Direct Canada, Inc. Toronto, Ontario
Thane Direct UK Limited Admail ADM3996 London W1T 1ZU
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www.thanefitness.com
Making Fitness Fun!®
OWNER’S
MANUAL
IMPORTANT!
Please read all instructions
carefully before using this
product. Retain this manual
for future reference.
TYPE: BC1280-03
(9/02)
Safety Notice..............2
Assembly & Usage 3-7
Exploded View ..........8
Parts List ..............9-10
Exercise Computer..11
Thane International, Inc.
La Quinta, CA 92253
Thane Direct Canada, Inc.
Toronto, Ontario
Thane Direct UK Limited
Admail ADM3996 London W1T 1ZU
www.thane.com

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Tighten the both sides of Lock Nuts
(No. 3) before assemblying the pedals.
Attach the Right Pedal (No. 26) and Left
Pedal (No. 27) to their respective Pedal
Tube (No. 19) using:
4 – Hex Head Bolt (No. 20)
4 – Lock Nut (No. 13)
4 – Flat Washer (No. 14)
Line up the holes in the pedal with the
holes on the pedal tube. Insert the Hex
Head Bolt (No. 20) through the holes.
Slide the Flat Washer (No. 14) and the
Lock Nut (No. 13) over the Hex Head
Bolt (No. 20) and tighten with the
w r ench.
Step 3: Tightening the Lock Nuts and Attaching the Pedals
You can easily switch your Right and Left Handlebars (No. 22
& No. 40) between the dual-action mode and the fixed mode
during the fixed mode during your workout.
DUAL ACTION MODE
To allow the handlebars to move along with the pedals, attach
them to the coupler bars. Select a height setting that is
comfortable to the user and make sure both handlebars are
set at the same height. Lock each handlebar in place with lock
knob (No.34) and plastic knob nut (No.95). See Fig 4.
FIXED MODE
To keep the handlebars stationary while you workout, attach
them to the tubing on the main frame between he coupler
bars. As with the dual-action mode. Set both handlebars at
the same comfortable height and secure them with the lock
knob (No. 34).
Step 4: Attaching the Handlebars
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Connect the sensor B1 & B2 as shown in Fig. 5, then install the
computer (No. 37) into the support tube of the main frame
(No. 36).
Assembly is complete.
Step 5: Connecting the sensor
Tension adjustment
The assembly of your Orbitrek Elite is now complete. As you try your exercises for the first time, you
should adjust the tension to the correct level before you begin your full workout. Turning the adjustment
knob allows you to change the tension level and vary the intensity of your workout as you exercise.
To increase tension turn the tension knob to the right and top decrease tension turn the tension knob
to the left.
Reversible movement
Remember, your Orbitrek Elite has REVERSIBLE movement!
Forward pedaling exercises your quadriceps (front thigh muscles), while backward pedaling targets your
hamstrings (back thigh muscles). Take advantage of these facts to make your workout less fatiguing and
more fun.
Note: Orbitrek Elite has two moveable wheels on the front stabilizer, which are easy for you to move your
training bike and the end cap on the rear stabilizer can adjust the parallelism.
CAUTION: MAKE SURE YOU HAVE TIGHTEN ALL THE BOLTS AND NUTS WELL BEFORE
BEGINNIG YOUR WORKOUT.
Battery assembly:
Open the upper cover of the
computer, then install the
battery into the battery
compartment.
BATTERY
To remove the computer,
pull the top, slide the computer
downwards and then pull from
tube bracket.
Insert the computer
into the tube bracket.
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This is the stage where you put the effort in. After regular use, the muscles in your legs will become
more flexible. Work at your own pace and be sure to maintain a steady tempo throughout. The rate of
work should be sufficient to raise your heartbeat into the target zone shown on the graph below.
This stage should last for a minimum of 12 minutes
though most people start at about 15-20 minutes.
3. The Cool-Down Phase
This stage lets your cardio vascular system and muscles wind down. This is a repeat of the warm up
phase. First, reduce your tempo and continue at this slower pace for approximately 5 mintues before
you get off your Exercise Bike. The stretching exercises should now be repeated, again remembering
not to force or jerk your muscles into the stretch.
As you get fitter, you may need to train longer and harder. It is advisable to train at least three times
a week, and if possible to space your workouts evenly throughout the week.
MUSCLE TONING
To tone muscle while on your RACING BIKE you will need to have the resistance set quite high.
This will put more strain on your leg muscles and may mean you cannot train for as long as you would
like. If you are also trying to improve your fitness you may need to alter your training program.
You should train as normal during the warm up and cool down phases, but towards the end of the
exercise phase you should increase the resistance making your legs work harder. You will have to
reduce your speed to keep your heart rate in the target zone.
WEIGHT LOSS
The important factor here is the amount of effort you put in. The harder and longer you work, the more
calories you will burn. This is effectively the same as if you were training to improve your fitness, the
difference being the goal.
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Using your Orbitrek Elite will provide you with several benefits. It will improve your physical fitness,
tone your muscles and in conjunction with a calorie controlled diet, help you lose weight.
1. The Warm-Up Phase
This stage helps get the blood flowing around the body and the muscles working properly. It will also
reduce the risk of cramp and muscle injury. It is advisable to do a few stretching exercises as shown
below. Each stretch should be held for approximately 30 seconds. Do not force or jerk your muscles
into a stretch. If it hurts, STOP.
2. The Exercise Phase
SIDE BENDS
INNER THIGH
STRETCHES
FORWARD
BENDS
OUTER THIGH STRETCHES
CALF/ACHILLES
STRETCHES
Grasp the handlebars, then switch the handlebars to and
fro in tandem to move along with the pedals, do elliptical
cycle movement. Your Orbitrek Elite has reversable
movement. Forward pedalling emphasizes your
quadriceps muscle (front thighs), while backwards
pedalling emphasizes your hamstrings (back thighs).
Remember, if you want to change your movement
direction, stop movement first.
Start Position
Stand on the left side of the bike, grasp the handlebars (under the
handlebar end caps about 100mm), then stride your left leg, place your
left foot on the left pedal, then stride your right leg, place your right foot on
the right pedal, adjust your hands and stand pose to a comfortable position.
Moving Position