Schwinn 231 Recumbent Bike Owner's Manual

Schwinn 231 Recumbent Bike Manual

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    131 Upright EXERCISE BIKE OWNER'S MANUAL PN 001-6897 Rev B (08/2006) 231 Recumbent OWNER'S MANUAL
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    CONGRATULATIONS! Thank you for making the Schwinn® bike a part of your exercise and fitness activities. For years to come, you'll be able to rely on Schwinn® craftsmanship and durability as you pursue your personal fitness goals. This Schwinn® bike should enable you to shape and monitor your
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    Safety Instructions 4 Safety Warning Labels 5 Features 8 Operation 10 How to use the Schwinn® exercise bike 10 How to use the Schwinn® exercise bike computer ....... 12 Maintenance 30 Moving your Schwinn® exercise bike 30 Leveling your Schwinn® exercise bike 30 Maintenance 30 Fitness
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    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The following definition applies to the word "Warning" found throughout this manual: Indicates a parts or signs of wear. Pay special attention to the seat, pedals, and crank arms. Do not use if found in this condition. Contact Nautilus Customer Service. 6. This exercise
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    site-specific areas on the Schwinn Exercise Bike Model 131 and 231. Please read all safety precautions Keep children away. 2. Prior to use, read and understand the Owner's Manual. 3. Injury or death is possible if Caution is not used while using console mast just below the computer. Label 1 Model 131 5
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    SAFEGUARDS Label 1 Model 231 6
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    revolutionary Schwinn® BioFit™ Comfort System is designed specifically to ensure that each point of contact and user-interface with the bike provides the user with proper ergonomic and bio-mechanical positioning, superior comfort, the ultimate in functionality, and is fully customizable to fit each
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    improved lower back support (Offered on recumbent models) Other features:  Multi-program and feature-packed computer with 16 levels of resistance will keep you motivated and help you achieve your fitness goals  Grip heart rate for monitoring your workouts  The Schwinn® BioFit™ recumbent frame is
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    HOW TO USE THE SCHWINN® EXERCISE BIKE  Seat adjustment Proper seat adjustment helps ensure maximum exercise efficiency and comfort, while reducing the risk of injury. 1. Place one pedal in the forward position and center the ball of your foot over the center of the pedal. Your leg should be
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    recumbent bikes both feature a tilt-adjustable console that enables you to customize your own viewing angle. To adjust the console tilt position, loosen the knob, move the console , slowly begin pedaling, with your arms relaxed and with your hands resting on the hand grips. Pedal at an easy
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    SCHWINN® EXERCISE BIKE COMPUTER Using the Computer Your Schwinn® bike is equipped with a versatile computer console which includes: • Quick Start • 1 Manual program • 10 profile programs • 3 Heart Rate Control programs • 2 Custom user-defined programs • Time Trial program • Fitness
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    center of the console is your information view the level you are exercising in by referencing the Level numbers displayed on the left and right side of the show the upcoming course profile. The Manual, Heart Rate Control, Custom and Time bike easy to operate and gets you to your workout quickly. 13
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    231 Displays the current pedal RPM (revolutions per exercise.  Console Buttons console and perform the "Power Up" step. QUICK START When the screen displays "ENTER PROGRAM", pressing this will start the Manual Program. This is a "one-touch" way of starting the Manual workout where you left off. See
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    bring you to the "ENTER PROGRAM" mode.  Grip Heart Rate This Schwinn® bike is equipped with grip heart rate sensors located on the handlebars. You the left of the CYCLIST icon) indicating that a pulse signal is being received. This is extremely important for the Heart Rate Control and Fitness Test
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    a "one-touch" way of starting the Manual Program. 1 Manual Program: You manually adjust the resistance level during your workout to Performance Training Exercise within this zone maximizes fitness and athletic performance. ***We strongly recommend you consult with your physician before exercising
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    .) When you reach the Test Zone, the bike holds the watts steady for 3 minutes to allow fitness scores, you can see your progress to increased fitness. The higher your score, the higher your fitness level. For example, let's say you have an initial fitness score of 28. Four weeks later you perform
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    FOR YOU. Recovery Test Recovery Test shows how quickly your heart recovers from an exercise state to a more restful state. Improved recovery is an indicator of increasing fitness. For the console to perform the Recovery Test two things must happen. You must press the RECOVERY button, AND
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    console will perform the Recovery Test. The console will show "01:00 STOP" and the time will begin to count down. Stop exercising resume working out where you left off. The higher the an indication of improving fitness. By recording these values in the Quick Start or Manual program so you can control
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    / PAUSE the computer will resume the program where you left off. In Results Mode the console will display: "GREAT JOB" This will hold for approximately beat, shortness of breath, feel faint or have any discomfort while you exercise, STOP! Consult your physician before continuing. B. Pulse rate - The
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    able to avoid many heart rate display problems. D. Resistance Control - You can control the resistance of the bike by using the UP or DOWN buttons. sure to allow for this and don't over-compensate. E. Sleep Mode - The console will enter a "Sleep" mode and the system will turn off automatically if
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    left off.  Console Operation - Manual program Select Program: Press any button to power up the console and "ENTER PROGRAM" appears in the alphanumeric display. To access the Manual START". "MANUAL" will display confirming you are about to start the "MANUAL" program. You can now begin exercising! 22
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    you selected will display confirming your selected program. You can now begin exercising! To STOP or PAUSE the program: Press the START / PAUSE you press START / PAUSE the computer will resume the program where you left off.  Console Operation - "H R C" (Heart Rate Control) ***Please note: You
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    Program: Press any button to power up the console and "ENTER PROGRM" appears in the alphanumeric Anaerobic Workout Zone - Performance Training Exercise within this zone maximizes fitness and athletic performance. ***We strongly recommend you consult with your physician before exercising in this zone.
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    results and end the program, or if you press START / PAUSE the computer will resume the program where you left off. CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN FOR THE HEART RATE ZONE APPROPRIATE FOR YOU.  Console Operation - "CUSTOM 01" and "CUSTOM 02" (User-defined) Select Program: Press any button to power up the
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    You can set up your custom program profile in each interval as you exercise. The flashing "bricks" indicate your position and interval location within the program where you left off.  Console Operation - "T.T. PROGRAM" (Time Trial) Select Program: Press any button to power up the console and "ENTER
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    any time. Changing levels in this program is like changing gears on a bike. To increase or decrease your speed use the UP and DOWN buttons. START / PAUSE the computer will resume the program where you left off.  Console Operation - "FITNESS TEST" ***Please note: You must grip the heart rate sensor
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    is a special program that requires un-interrupted exercise. After the initial Fitness Test program set-up, certain button functions become inoperative after starting the program: UP or DOWN buttons START / PAUSE button RESULTS button RECOVERY button  Console Operation - "CALORIE GOAL" "CALORIE GOAL
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    you press START / PAUSE the computer will resume the program where you left off.  Console Operation - "BMI" (Body Mass Index) BMI is a useful tool fat and health risk. Select Program: Press any button to power up the console and "ENTER PROGRAM" appears in the alphanumeric display. To access BMI,
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    Disconnect power supply before maintaining or servicing the bike. Use a damp cloth to wipe your bike and computer free of sweat. Inspect the bike before each use. Replace all parts at the first sign of wear or damage. Call your authorized Schwinn® Fitness products distributor if you have any
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    FITNESS GUIDE FITNESS GUIDELINES  Exercise and Health It is not a secret that lack of exercise is increasingly becoming a or is raining? Or try to ride a bike in the middle of heavy traffic? With your home exercise equipment, you can exercise in the comfort and security of your airconditioned home
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    been inactive for several years or new to an exercise program, be sure to ask your doctor before beginning any exercise program. Especially if you are over 30, have health problems or have a history of heart disease in your family. Plan for your home fitness center. Set aside an area or a room in
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    FITNESS GUIDE COMPONENTS OF FITNESS Over the past 25 years, many people have focused on walking, running, cycling, swimming and other types of aerobic activity as their only means of exercise. However, we have learned that two other components of fitness try using your Schwinn® exercise bicycle for
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    FITNESS GUIDE exercises in the evening. Or, you can alternate strength exercises with cardiovascular exercise (often known as circuit training) by switching back and forth every couple of minutes. The best part perform daily tasks, play or exercise. It is perhaps the most ignored component of fitness,
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    FITNESS GUIDE NUTRITION Of course, every good health and fitness program will also include a good nutrition take in. The wisest approach is to do a little of both - cutting Calories and exercising. It is the only proven long-term weight management program that is successful. You should ensure
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    FITNESS GUIDE MONITORING YOUR INTENSITY When you are doing cardiovascular workouts, it is important that you work at the appropriate intensities when you are first starting out. It is also important that you workout at a variety of intensities after you have built a fitness base. Research in recent
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    FITNESS GUIDE shown the best way to do this is not to establish heart rate numbers based upon age, but rather based upon how you feel. The
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    FITNESS GUIDE BEATING THE DROPOUT ODDS The Surgeon General's Report on Physical Activity and Health summarizes a few main points: 1. Regular physical activity offers substantial improvements in health and well-being for a majority of Americans. 2. If you exercise regularly, you'll reduce your risk
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    FITNESS GUIDE so that you keep your interest high and your boredom low. The bottom line is you must be creative and innovative to keep up your fitness program. With some imagination and planning, it is easy to do. Exercise is one of life's joys. It energizes you, helps you look and feel better and
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    WORKOUT LOG SCHWINN® EXERCISE BIKE WORKOUT LOG Keeping a log of your workouts is a good way to track your progress toward your goals and is an excellent visual indicator of your increased level of physical fitness. A workout log is also an outstanding tool to help keep you motivated! Seeing your
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    -related warranty period(s) stated herein. 5. If you elect to repair an exercise product or part yourself, using the services of someone other than Nautilus, Inc. or an Authorized Schwinn® Fitness Dealer, or use a replacement part not supplied by Nautilus, Inc., Nautilus, Inc. shall not be liable
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    Nautilus Drive Vancouver, Washington, USA 98683 Phone: 800-NAUTILUS (628-8458) Email: [email protected] Fax: 877-686-6466 INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE: • INTERNATIONAL OFFICE Nautilus International S.A. Rue Jean Prouvé 6 1762 Givisiez / Switzerland Tel: + 41-26-460-77-77 Fax: + 41-26-460-77
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    Nautilus, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Nautilus and the Nautilius logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Nautilus, Inc. Schwinn and the Schwinn Quality Seal are registered trademarks. Nautilus, Inc., World Headquarters, 16400 SE Nautilus Dr., Vancouver, Washington, USA 98683 Printed in
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EXERCISE BIKE
OWNER’S MANUAL
OWNER’S MANUAL
PN 001-6897 Rev B (08/2006)
131 Upright
231 Recumbent