Schwinn 231 Recumbent Exercise Bike Owner's Manual
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- Schwinn 231 Recumbent Exercise Bike | Owner's Manual - Page 1
131 Upright EXERCISE BIKE OWNER'S MANUAL PN 001-6897 Rev B (08/2006) 231 Recumbent OWNER'S MANUAL - Schwinn 231 Recumbent Exercise Bike | Owner's Manual - Page 2
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 workouts to: Increase your - Schwinn 231 Recumbent Exercise Bike | Owner's Manual - Page 3
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 - Schwinn 231 Recumbent Exercise Bike | Owner's Manual - Page 4
, stop and consult your physician. 5. Inspect this machine for loose 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 machine is for consumer users only. 7. Set up and operate - Schwinn 231 Recumbent Exercise Bike | Owner's Manual - Page 5
on the Schwinn Exercise Bike Model 131 and 231. Please read all safety precautions and warning information prior to using your product. 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 this machine. 4. The maximum - Schwinn 231 Recumbent Exercise Bike | Owner's Manual - Page 6
SAFEGUARDS Label 1 Model 231 6 - Schwinn 231 Recumbent Exercise Bike | Owner's Manual - Page 7
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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 - Schwinn 231 Recumbent Exercise Bike | Owner's Manual - Page 9
help you achieve your fitness goals Grip heart rate for monitoring your workouts The Schwinn® BioFit™ recumbent frame is a userfriendly design that enables you to easily get on and off the bike without having to step over a high seat rail. High-quality, chrome-plated seat tube looks good in - Schwinn 231 Recumbent Exercise Bike | Owner's Manual - Page 10
OPERATION 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 - Schwinn 231 Recumbent Exercise Bike | Owner's Manual - Page 11
The upright and 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 to one of the three available tilt positions and re-tighten. Resistance adjustment Using the console - Schwinn 231 Recumbent Exercise Bike | Owner's Manual - Page 12
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 - Schwinn 231 Recumbent Exercise Bike | Owner's Manual - Page 13
are using. level you are exercising in by referencing workout and other columns to the right show the upcoming course profile. The Manual workout. Alphanumeric Display Within the LCD display the computer features a "message center" that prompts you to input specific data and values to make the bike - Schwinn 231 Recumbent Exercise Bike | Owner's Manual - Page 14
RESET button down for 2 seconds will reset the 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 Program. RESULTS Press this button to end the program and - Schwinn 231 Recumbent Exercise Bike | Owner's Manual - Page 15
USING THE 131/231 COMPUTER Auto Shut-Off (Sleep Mode) The console will automatically shut off in approximately 2 minutes without use or input. There is no on/off switch. (Press any button to power Grip Heart Rate This Schwinn® bike is equipped with Heart Rate Control and Fitness Test programs. The - Schwinn 231 Recumbent Exercise Bike | Owner's Manual - Page 16
starting the Manual Program. 1 Manual Program: You manually adjust the resistance level during your workout to make Workout Zone - Performance Training Exercise within this zone maximizes fitness and athletic performance. ***We strongly recommend you consult with your physician before exercising - Schwinn 231 Recumbent Exercise Bike | Owner's Manual - Page 17
" as the baseline of your workout and race to the end of Test Zone, the bike holds the watts steady fitness level. For example, let's say you have an initial fitness score of 28. Four weeks later you perform the test again and your score is 35. This means you have increased your fitness. Your power - Schwinn 231 Recumbent Exercise Bike | Owner's Manual - Page 18
like to burn during your workout. When selecting "CALORIE GOAL", use the UP and DOWN buttons federal Department of Health and Human Services. CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN FOR MORE exercise state to a more restful state. Improved recovery is an indicator of increasing fitness. For the console to perform - Schwinn 231 Recumbent Exercise Bike | Owner's Manual - Page 19
perform the Recovery Test. The console will show "01:00 STOP" and the time will begin to count down. Stop exercising view a summary of your workout and end the program you an indication of improving fitness. By recording these values obtain the best result, in the Quick Start or Manual program so - Schwinn 231 Recumbent Exercise Bike | Owner's Manual - Page 20
hold for approximately 3 seconds The display will show the following workout results: SPEED: showing Average Speed TIME: showing Total Time heart beat, shortness of breath, feel faint or have any discomfort while you exercise, STOP! Consult your physician before continuing. B. Pulse rate - The pulse - Schwinn 231 Recumbent Exercise Bike | Owner's Manual - Page 21
equipment. By moving the product away from such items, you may be 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. You increase the resistance by pressing the UP button or decrease the resistance by - Schwinn 231 Recumbent Exercise Bike | Owner's Manual - Page 22
START / PAUSE button to pause your workout. The display will show "PRESS RESULT OR PRESS START". Then Manual program Select Program: Press any button to power up the console and "ENTER PROGRAM" appears in the alphanumeric display. To access the Manual program, scroll through the display by using - Schwinn 231 Recumbent Exercise Bike | Owner's Manual - Page 23
profile program Select Program: Press any button to power up the console and "ENTER PROGRAM" appears (1 - 16). Select the desired resistance level by using the UP or DOWN buttons and then press ENTER begin exercising! To STOP or PAUSE the program: Press the START / PAUSE button to pause your workout. - Schwinn 231 Recumbent Exercise Bike | Owner's Manual - Page 24
and endurance. • H.R.C. 80% - 90% of maximum heart rate - 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. Each zone will flash 3 times followed - Schwinn 231 Recumbent Exercise Bike | Owner's Manual - Page 25
(User-defined) Select Program: Press any button to power up the console and "ENTER PROGRM" appears in the "ENTER TIME". Select the desired Time by using the UP or DOWN buttons and then press ENTER will be the last Time a user entered (previous workout). The minimum time you can enter is 2:00. - Schwinn 231 Recumbent Exercise Bike | Owner's Manual - Page 26
use the UP or DOWN buttons as you exercise in each interval to override your old custom program. This new profile will automatically be stored into memory and will then be the new default custom program. To STOP or PAUSE the program: Press the START / PAUSE button to pause your workout to power up - Schwinn 231 Recumbent Exercise Bike | Owner's Manual - Page 27
on a bike. To increase or decrease your speed use the UP power up the console and "ENTER PROGRM" appears in the alphanumeric display. To access the Fitness Test, scroll through the display by using the UP or DOWN buttons until you reach "FITNESS rate and generate a "Fitness Score". It is important to - Schwinn 231 Recumbent Exercise Bike | Owner's Manual - Page 28
Please note: The Fitness Test program is a special program that requires un-interrupted exercise. After the initial Fitness Test program set-up button to power up the console and "ENTER PROGRAM" appears in the alphanumeric display. To access Calorie Goal, scroll through the display by using the UP - Schwinn 231 Recumbent Exercise Bike | Owner's Manual - Page 29
START". Then if you press the RESULTS button the computer will show your workout results and end the program, or if you press START / PAUSE the any button to power up the console and "ENTER PROGRAM" appears in the alphanumeric display. To access BMI, scroll through the display by using the UP or - Schwinn 231 Recumbent Exercise Bike | Owner's Manual - Page 30
B Maintenance 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 - Schwinn 231 Recumbent Exercise Bike | Owner's Manual - Page 31
"die-hard" to benefit from exercise... you just need to get started, work out at levels that are comfortable and enjoyable to you and stick with it! Your New Home Fitness Program There are many great reasons why home exercise equipment has increased in popularity over the years, but topping the - Schwinn 231 Recumbent Exercise Bike | Owner's Manual - Page 32
If you have 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 - Schwinn 231 Recumbent Exercise Bike | Owner's Manual - Page 33
every day, even if you don't do it for very long or very intensely. For example, you might try using your Schwinn® exercise bicycle for a scheduled, moderate level workout for 20 - 30 minutes on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday (see the intensity monitoring section for further details on - Schwinn 231 Recumbent Exercise Bike | Owner's Manual - Page 34
-one dumbbell. You can use elastic tubing, or simply do body weight exercises such as push-ups or lunges. Flexibility is being able to bend, reach, twist and turn with comfort and ease as we perform daily tasks, play or exercise. It is perhaps the most ignored component of fitness, but certainly the - Schwinn 231 Recumbent Exercise Bike | Owner's Manual - Page 35
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 - Schwinn 231 Recumbent Exercise Bike | Owner's Manual - Page 36
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 years has indicated that one of the best ways to monitor your cardiovascular intensity is to pay close attention to how you - Schwinn 231 Recumbent Exercise Bike | Owner's Manual - Page 37
FITNESS GUIDE shown the best way to do this is not to establish heart rate numbers based upon day fairly easy, then it is a good time to push yourself. Listening to your body, and using your heart rate numbers (when available) will enable you to keep track of your intensity and see your progress as - Schwinn 231 Recumbent Exercise Bike | Owner's Manual - Page 38
heart attack, cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure, osteoporosis and even the common cold. 3. Regular exercise, regardless of the intensity, can help you control stress, sleep problems and depression. The benefits of exercise and activity are AMAZING! And yet, only 22 percent of Americans engage in - Schwinn 231 Recumbent Exercise Bike | Owner's Manual - Page 39
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 - Schwinn 231 Recumbent Exercise Bike | Owner's Manual - Page 40
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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 - Schwinn 231 Recumbent Exercise Bike | Owner's Manual - Page 42
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 for - Schwinn 231 Recumbent Exercise Bike | Owner's Manual - Page 43
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 - Schwinn 231 Recumbent Exercise Bike | Owner's Manual - Page 44
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