VISION FITNESS X6600HRT Owners Guide rev 2

C ongratulations on choosing a VISION FITNESS Elliptical Trainer. You’ve

taken an important step in developing and sustaining an exercise program! Your Elliptical Trainer is a tremendously effective tool for achieving your facility’s fitness goals. Regular use of your Elliptical Trainer can improve the quality of your members’ lives in so many ways. Here are just a few of the health benefits of aerobic exercise: • Weight Loss • A Healthier Heart • Improved Muscle Tone • Increased Daily Energy Levels • Reduced Stress • Help in Countering Anxiety and Depression • An Improved Self Image The key to reaping these benefits is to develop the exercise habit. Your new Elliptical Trainer will be an important tool in helping your members achieve this exercise habit. This Owner’s Guide provides you with basic information on using this VISION FITNESS Elliptical Trainer. A more complete knowledge of your new Elliptical Trainer will assist you in helping your members achieve their goals. Some kinds of service to your Elliptical Trainer should only be performed by your VISION FITNESS retailer. Please contact your authorized VISION FITNESS retailer should service be required. If a question or problem arises which cannot be handled by your VISION FITNESS retailer, please contact us: VISION FITNESS 500 South CP Avenue P.O. Box 280 Lake Mills, WI 53551 Ph: 1.800.335.4348 Fax: 1.920.648.3373 www.visionfitness.com

Table of Contents SERVICE AND TROUBLESHOOTING . . 27 TROUBLESHOOTING... 28 TROUBLESHOOTING HEART RATE MONITOR CHEST STRAP... 29 LIMITED HOME USE WARRANTY . . . 30 COMMERCIAL WARRANTY... 32 DEVELOPING A FITNESS PROGRAM . 34 EXERCISE GUIDELINES... 35 TARGET HEART RATE... 36 RATE OF PERCEIVED EXERTION... 37 BALANCED FITNESS... 38 STRETCHING... 39 WEEKLY WORKOUT LOGS... 42 MONTHLY WORKOUT LOGS... 44

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CONSOLE DISPLAY CONSOLE... 10 DISPLAY CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS . . 11 CSAFE PORTS... 13 PROGRAM OVERVIEWS... 14 USING THE PROGRAMS... 18 USING THE SPRINT 8 PROGRAM . . . 20 USING HEART RATE TRAINING... 21 TELEMETRIC HEART RATE CHEST STRAP, PLACEMENT... 22 ALL HRT PROGRAMS, ADJUSTING TARGET HEART RATE... 23 USING CUSTOM PROGRAMS... 25 ENGINEERING MODE... 26

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS... 4 ASSEMBLY & MOVING... 6 STABILIZING & SELF-POWERED FEATURE... 7 CONTACT HEART RATE... 8

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical product, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using this exercise product. Your VISION FITNESS Elliptical Trainer is self-generating (requiring no external power source) and must be pedaled to power-up the console.

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To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electrical shock or injury to persons: • Use this exercise product for its intended use as described in this Owner’s Guide. Only use attachments recommended by the manufacturer. • Never drop or insert any object into any opening. • Do not remove the Elliptical Trainer sidecovers. Service should be performed only by an authorized VISION FITNESS retailer. • Never operate this Elliptical Trainer if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or immersed in water. Return the Elliptical Trainer to a retailer for examination and repair. • Do not use outdoors.

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Keep children off of your Elliptical Trainer at all times. When the Elliptical Trainer is in use, young children and pets should be kept at least 10 feet away.

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OTHER SAFETY TIPS FOR YOUR VISION FITNESS ELLIPTICAL TRAINER CAUTION! If you experience chest pains, nausea, dizziness or shortness of breath, stop exercising immediately and consult your physician before continuing. • Do not wear loose clothing that might catch on any part of the Elliptical Trainer. • Read this Owner’s Guide before operating this Elliptical Trainer. • Drink plenty of fluids during your workout. CLEANING •

Clean only with soap and a slightly damp cloth; never use solvents.

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ASSEMBLY

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It is recommended, when possible, that an authorized VISION FITNESS retailer assemble your Elliptical Trainer. If you have elected to assemble this product yourself, for your safety please read and follow each of the steps in the enclosed assembly instructions. If you have any questions regarding any part or function of your Elliptical Trainer, contact your retailer.

MOVING

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Your VISION FITNESS Elliptical Trainer has a pair of transport wheels included for ease of mobility. To move, firmly grasp the handles at the rear of the frame, and roll on the transport wheels.

CAUTION: Our Elliptical Trainers are well-built and heavy, weighing up to 310 pounds! Use care and additional help if necessary.

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STABILIZING THE ELLIPTICAL TRAINER

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After positioning the Elliptical Trainer in its intended location, check its stability by attempting to rock it side to side. Rocking or wobbling indicates that your Elliptical Trainer needs to be leveled. Determine which leveler is not resting completely on the floor. Loosen the nut at the base of the leveler to allow the leveler to rotate. Now rotate the leveler to the left or right until the Elliptical Trainer is stable. Lock the adjustment by tightening the nut against the rear foot support.

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SELF-POWERED FEATURE The X6600HRT is self-powered, requiring no external power source. When a user strides at a speed above 20 revolutions per minute (RPM), the power is generated to allow the Elliptical Trainer to function properly. Because of this self-generating feature, the console feedback will fade away when you cease pedaling. The console does, however, use a 9-volt battery as backup to save your feedback information for 30 seconds from the time you stopped striding. If you resume striding within the 30 seconds, the information will reappear. If the information does not appear within the 30 seconds, your battery may need to be plugged in or replaced.

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CONTACT HEART RATE HAND PULSE HEART RATE SENSORS The Contact Hand Pulse Sensors are included on this product to monitor your heart rate. To use, grasp both of the sensors with a comfortable grip during your workout. The console will display your heart rate. Although your signal will be displayed immediately, it may take the system a few seconds to zero in on your actual heart rate.

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DISPLAY CONSOLE DISPLAY CONSOLE OVERVIEW

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The computerized display allows the user to select a workout that meets their desired fitness goals. It also allows the user to monitor the progress and feedback of each workout so they can track improvements in overall fitness over time.

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DISPLAY CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS A. START/HOLD TO RESET

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Press the START key to begin a MANUAL workout immediately without having to set individual information. When the program begins, you have the ability to adjust resistance levels with the ARROW buttons. Feedback information will be calculated using default settings. PAUSE: If you need to PAUSE your program during a workout, pressing the START button will PAUSE your program for 30 seconds. Pressing START will return you to your workout. RESET: If you need to RESET the console during your workout, you can do so by holding down the START button for three seconds or until the display resets.

B. ENTER/HOLD TO SCAN This button is used after entering each piece of information in setup such as age, weight, or level. SCAN: When exercising in a program, pressing the ENTER button will allow you to SCAN the heart rate display views. If you hold down the ENTER button for three seconds during your workout, the SCAN function will automatically alternate heart rate display views.

C. ARROW BUTTONS These buttons are used to change values in setup mode prior to your workout. During your workout, they are used to change workout levels. In HRT® programs, they are used to change your target heart rate.

D. PROGRAM BUTTONS These buttons provide quick access to your favorite workouts. There is no need to scroll through the programs to find the one you want. Simply press the program button and begin user setup.

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DISPLAY CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS (continued) E. PROFILE DISPLAY

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This window provides a dot matrix profile of the workout segments you are about to complete, as well as the ones you have already completed, and the level of resistance for each segment.

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MESSAGE/FEEDBACK WINDOWS These windows provide step-by-step instructions in the setup mode, instructions, feedback and motivational messages during your workout.

FEEDBACK: During your workout, these windows display exercise feedback about your workout, including: TIME: the time elapsed or the time remaining in your workout.

SPEED: the speed in miles or kilometers per hour. DISTANCE: the total distance traveled in miles or kilometers since the start of your workout.

RPM: the stride rate or Revolutions Per Minute (RPM). WATTS: a measurement of workload; one watt is equal to six kilogram-meters per minute. CALORIES: an estimate of calories burned since the beginning of the workout. LEVEL: the current resistance level of your workout.

METS: a measurement of oxygen consumption; one MET equals the approximate amount of oxygen consumed per minute by a person at rest. NOTE: At the end of your workout, the totals will be displayed as averages of your total workout time. The only exceptions are distance and calories, which are program totals. G. HEART RATE/HRT FEEDBACK WINDOW 12

This window provides feedback on your current heart rate and the percent of your predicted maximum heart rate (% heart rate). It also includes your target heart rate when using one of the HRT® programs on the 600HRT products.

CSAFE PORTS Two CSAFE ports allow your VISION FITNESS Elliptical Trainer to be connected to various networks or entertainment systems.

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• CSAFE: This feature enables the console to upload user workout statistics to a network database such as Fitlinxx®. • CARDIO: This feature allows the console to power a third-party receiver for entertainment systems such as Cardio Theater®.

BATTERY COMPARTMENT Make sure a 9-volt battery is plugged into the console for backup memory.

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THE 600HRT SERIES PROGRAMS PROGRAM OVERVIEWS MANUAL is a user-controlled program in which X6600HRT

the resistance remains at a set level unless you decide to change it.

INTERVAL is an efficient workout that strengthens your cardiovascular system by alternating work intervals and recovery intervals. Be sure to challenge yourself with intense work intervals. WEIGHT LOSS is a program designed to target your stored body fat. This program is generally used at a slightly lower resistance level but runs for longer durations than other programs.

CONSTANT WATTS is a program that lets you exercise at a set work level. As you increase your stride rate (your RPM), your resistance will decrease; as you decrease your stride rate, your resistance will increase.

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program. It is effective in recruiting fast twitch muscle fibers and improving athletic performance.

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HRT CARDIO is a high-intensity program that keeps you at the upper range of your predicted maximum heart rate and promotes cardiovascular endurance and maximum calorie burning. The user must grasp the hand pulse sensors or wear a telemetric heart rate chest strap during use. The program will automatically adjust resistance to keep you at 80% of your predicted maximum heart rate.

HRT WEIGHT LOSS is a lower intensity workout that will help your body burn a higher percentage of calories from your body’s fat reserves. The user must grasp the hand pulse sensors or wear a telemetric heart rate chest strap during use. The program will automatically adjust resistance to keep you at 65% of your predicted maximum heart rate.

HRT INTERVAL alternates between effort intervals of 80% and 70% of your predicted maximum heart rate. This program is designed to increase your cardiovascular fitness capacity. The user must grasp the hand pulse sensors or wear a telemetric heart rate chest strap during use. HRT HILL increases your intensity level from 65%, to 70%, to 75%, to 80%, of your predicted maximum heart rate to promote cardiovascular strength and endurance. The user must grasp the hand pulse sensors or wear a telemetric heart rate chest strap during use.

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CUSTOM allows you to preset up to five workout profiles by setting the workload of each segment in the program. You have the ability to save or change the workouts whenever you wish.

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USING THE PROGRAMS SELECTING EASY START

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The easiest way to begin exercising is to simply press the START button. You will begin exercising in a MANUAL resistance program in which you can change the resistance levels to meet your goals. Current default settings will be used to determine exercise feedback.

SELECTING A PROGRAM Each program has its own program button. Press the button of the program you would like to use. You can also use the arrow buttons to scroll through the program options and see the exercise profiles for each of the programs.

ENTERING AGE When prompted by the message center to enter your age, use the UP ▲ arrow or DOWN ▼ arrow to adjust displayed age to the correct value. This information is necessary for the HRT® programs and will affect your “% Heart Rate” feedback.

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ENTERING WEIGHT When prompted by the message center to enter weight, use the UP ▲ arrow and DOWN ▼ arrow to adjust the displayed weight to equal your current body weight. This information is necessary to give accurate exercise feedback for calorie and MET calculations.

ENTERING LEVEL When prompted by the message center to enter level, use the UP ▲ arrow and DOWN ▼ arrow to adjust the displayed resistance level. There are 20 levels of resistance to choose from in each program. The maximum resistance level varies by program.

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When prompted by the message center to enter a time, use the UP ▲ arrow and DOWN ▼ arrow to adjust the displayed exercise time to a desired value.

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The CONSTANT WATTS program will ask you to set the desired WATT level instead of resistance levels. The WATT level will range from 40 to 250 in increments of five. The HRT CARDIO and HRT WEIGHT LOSS programs will set your target heart rate in the place of resistance level. The console will display your target heart rate and give you the opportunity to adjust this value if you wish.

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USING THE SPRINT 8 PROGRAM

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The SPRINT 8 program is an anaerobic interval program designed to build muscle, improve speed, and naturally increase the release of Human Growth Hormone (HGH) in your body. Producing HGH through exercise and a proper diet has been shown as an effective way to burn fat and build lean muscle mass according to Phil Campbell, author of Ready, Set, GO! SYNERGY FITNESS. Please go to Mr. Campbell’s website, www.readysetgofitness.com, for more details about this radical new approach to fitness. The SPRINT 8 program features intense sprint intervals followed by recovery intervals. The program includes the following phases: 1. WARM-UP should gradually increase your heart rate and increase respiration and blood flow to working muscles. The warm-up is controlled by the user to meet your specific needs. 2. INTERVAL TRAINING starts immediately after the warm-up with a 30-second sprint interval. Seven recovery intervals of one minute and 30 seconds will alternate with the eight 30-second sprint intervals. The message display will prompt you to increase your pedal rate during the sprint interval and decrease pedal rate during the recovery interval. A difference of 20 to 40 RPM between sprint interval and recovery interval is recommended. 3. COOL-DOWN helps return your body’s systems to resting levels. Less demand is placed on your heart during recovery if an appropriate cool-down is used following the exercise. Due to the fact that this is a specialized training program, total workout time is not displayed during the program. The interval time is displayed in the time window instead. It takes only 20 minutes to complete the SPRINT 8 workout.

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USING HEART RATE TRAINING WHAT IS HEART RATE TRAINING?

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Heart Rate Training means exercising at an intensity that keeps you in your ideal heart rate zone. Your personal heart rate training zone depends on your fitness goal, such as weight loss, cardiovascular endurance, or strength building. Refer to page 36 for more information on heart rate training zones. VISION FITNESS HRT® programs are set up to keep you at an ideal heart rate based on your fitness goal. These programs automatically adjust resistance based on your heart rate readings. The X6600HRT console features four programs (HRT Weight Loss, HRT Cardio, HRT Interval, and HRT Hill) that offer the benefits of Heart Rate Training. Refer to page 24 for more details on these programs. • These programs use the predicted maximum heart rate formula (220 minus age) to determine your predicted maximum heart rate. Some individuals have higher or lower maximum heart rates than determined by this formula. The programs allow you to modify your Target Heart Rate to achieve your personal goals.

HAND PULSE HEART RATE SENSORS The Contact Hand Pulse Sensors are included on each product to monitor your heart rate. To use, grasp both of the sensors with a comfortable grip during your workout. The console will display your heart rate. Although your signal will be displayed immediately, it may take the system a few seconds to zero in on your actual heart rate.

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NOTE: The Contact Hand Pulse Sensors will work for the HRT® programs, but it is recommended to use the telemetric chest strap for an uninterrupted signal and ease of use.