95Ti Treadmill Console Operation Manual

Before using this product, it is essential to read this ENTIRE operation manual and ALL installation instructions. It describes equipment setup and instructs members on how to use it correctly and safely.

Avant d'utiliser ce produit, il est indispensable de lire ce manuel d'utilisation dans son INTÉGRALITÉ, ainsi que TOUTES les instructions d'installations. Ce manuel explique comment installer l'équipement et comment l'utiliser correctement et sans danger.

FCC Warning - Possible Radio / Television Interference NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. Class SB (Studio): Professional and / or commercial use. CAUTION: Any changes or modifications to this equipment could void the product warranty. Mise en garde : tout changement ou toute modification de ce matériel peut annuler la garantie du produit.

Any service, other than cleaning or user maintenance, must be performed by an authorized service representative. There are no user serviceable parts.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 1. 1.1 2. 2.1 2.2 2.3

Description Page Getting Started...4 Important Safety Instructions...4 The Display Console and Activity Zone...6 Display Console and Activity Zone Overview...6 Display Console and Activity Zone Descriptions...7 Reading Rack, Accessory Trays and Media Holder...15

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Heart Rate Zone Training® Exercise...16 Why Heart Rate Zone Training Exercise ?...16 Heart Rate Monitoring...17 The LifepulseTM System // The Optional Heart Rate Chest Strap The Workouts...18 Workout Overviews...18 Using the Workouts...20 Beginning a Workout // Selecting a Workout // Entering Workout Goals // Entering Workout Values // Using Marathon Mode // Changing/Ending A Workout Workout Hierarchy...24 Workout Descriptions...26 Quick Start // Classic: Manual, Random, Hill // Heart Rate +: Fat Burn, Cardio, Heart Rate HillTM, Heart Rate IntervalTM, Extreme Heart RateTM // Hill +: Around the World, Cascades, Foothills, Kilimanjaro // Advanced Workouts: Fit Tests (Life Fitness, Army PFT, Navy PRT, Marines PFT, Air Force PRT, Gerkin Protocol, Physical Efficiency Battery) // Sport Training TM: Sport Training (5K), Sport TrainingTM (10K), Speed Training, Speed Interval // Create Your Own (Speed Interval and Heart Rate Interval) Workout LandscapeM Perspectives...33 Maximizing Workouts on a Life Fitness Treadmill...34 Selecting a Level // Cool Down Additional Features...34 Audio Cues // iPod® Compatibility// Virtual Trainer // USB Connectivity // Zoom Feature // Media Center

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4.4 4.5 5. 5.1 5.2

5.3 5.4 5.5

Systems Options Menu...36 Using the System Options Menu...36 Configuration Menu...37 Manager’s Configuration 1 Language // Units // Workout Duration Configuration // Standby Configuration Manager’s Configuration 2 Acceleration and Deceleration Rates // Custom Message // Program Timeout // Create Your Own Manager Configuration // Fit Tests // Marathon Mode // Audio Cues Manager Configuration Touch Screen Configuration Export / Import Settings Configuration Settings...39 95 Ti Console Specifications...40 Warranty Information...41

© 2007 Life Fitness, a division of Brunswick Corporation. All rights reserved. Life Fitness, FlexDeck, and Heart Rate Zone Training are registered trademarks, and Go System, Sport Training, Heart Rate Hill, Heart Rate Interval, Extreme Heart Rate, Lifepulse and Lifespring are trademarks of Brunswick Corporation. Polar is a registered trademark of Polar Electro, Inc. Fitlinxx is a registered trademark of the Integrated Fitness Corp. Any use of these trademarks, without the express written consent of Life Fitness or the corresponding companies is forbidden.

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This Operation Manual describes the functions of the following product:: Life Fitness Treadmill: 95Ti

See "Specifications" in this manual for product specific features.

Statement of Purpose: The treadmill is an exercise machine that enables users to walk or run, in place, on a moving surface. Health-related injuries may result from incorrect or excessive use of exercise equipment. Life Fitness STRONGLY recommends seeing a physician for a complete medical exam before undertaking an exercise program, particularly if the user has a family history of high blood pressure or heart disease, or is over the age of 45, or smokes, has high cholesterol, is obese, or has not exercised regularly in the past year. If, at any time while exercising, the user experiences faintness, dizziness, pain, or shortness of breath, he or she must stop immediately.

Des problèmes de santé peuvent être causés par une utilisation incorrecte ou excessive de l'équipement. Life Fitness recommande FORTEMENT de consulter un médecin pour subir un examen médical complet avant de commencer tout programme d'exercice, et tout particulièrement si l'utilisateur a des antécédents familiaux d'hypertension ou de troubles cardiaques, s'il a plus de 45 ans, s'il fume, s'il a du cholestérol, s'il est obèse ou n'a pas fait d'exercice régulièrement depuis un an. Si, pendant l'utilisation de l'appareil, l'utilisateur ressent un malaise, des vertiges, des douleurs ou des difficultés à respirer, il doit s'arrêter immédiatement.

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GETTING STARTED IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using the treadmill.

OPERATION •

Always follow the console instructions for proper operation.

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Never insert objects into any opening in this product. If an object should drop inside, turn off the power, unplug the power cord from the outlet, and carefully retrieve it. If the item cannot be reached, contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services.

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Do not reach into, or underneath, the unit or tip it on its side during operation.

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Never place liquids of any type directly on the unit, except in an accessory tray or holder. Containers with lids are recommended.

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Do not use this product in bare feet. Always wear shoes. 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.

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Keep all loose clothing, shoelaces, and towels away from moving parts.

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Handrails may be held to enhance stability as needed, but are not for continuous use.

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Never mount or dismount the treadmill while the running belt is moving. Use the handrails whenever additional stability is required. In case of an emergency, such as tripping, grasp the handrails, and place the feet on the side platforms.

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Never walk or jog backwards on the treadmill.

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The system issues immobilization of the treadmill when a pre-defined hard key sequence has been activated by the club manager. This sequence is currently defined as 3 STOP key presses followed by 3 SPEED DOWN ARROW key presses. To prevent false toggling of the Immobilized feature, this sequence should be limited to a pre-defined time period (i.e. sequence must be done in a 5-10 second period). Sequence should also enforce that only PRESSED events are used (i.e. if HELD or RELEASED are detected during the sequence, then the sequence is rejected). Once the Workout Logic sees this event, it toggles the Immobilization configuration item, saves it in the registry, and then issues an ImmobilizationStatus event to the system.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

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THE DISPLAY CONSOLE AND ACTIVITY ZONE

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DISPLAY CONSOLE AND ACTIVITY ZONE OVERVIEW

The computerized display console on the treadmill allows the user to tailor a workout to personal fitness abilities and goals and to monitor progress. With this easy-to-use console, the user can track fitness improvement from one workout to the next.

a. Touchscreen Display: The Touchscreen Display (the LCD screen) allows the user to choose, set up, and monitor a workout. b. Activity Zone: The Activity Zone allows the user to quickly adjust the incline and speed during a workout using the UP and DOWN arrows. The Activity Zone also includes a QUICK START button, and WALK, JOG, and RUN preset buttons. A STOP button is located on top of the Activity Zone. A STOP magnet is located on the bottom of the Activity Zone. c. Options Panel: The Options Panel allows the user to plug in headphones, iPod®, or USB stick. d. Control Panel: The Control Panel allows the user to control workout and media parameters without leaving the Workout Progress screen by pressing illuminated keys. e. Data Display: The Data Display allows the user to view distance, heart rate, and calories burned during the workout.

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DISPLAY CONSOLE AND ACTIVITY ZONE DESCRIPTIONS

This section lists and describes the functions for the buttons on the Touchscreen Display on the Life Fitness Treadmill. See Section 4, The Workouts, for detailed information on using the console to set up workouts.

TOUCHSCREEN DISPLAY The Touchscreen Display, in combination with the illuminated Control Panel keys, allows the user to move from screen to screen by simply touching buttons to access other screens. Among many features, the Touchscreen Display enables users to access: 1) SELECT WORKOUT - choose a workout. 2) VIRTUAL TRAINER SETUP - choose a Virtual Trainer for workout motivation. 3) USB PRESET SELECTION - select a saved preset from a USB stick. 4) WORKOUT SETUP - enter workout values and goals. 5) WORKOUT PROGRESS -monitor progress, edit workout goals, and access entertainment. 6) WORKOUT SUMMARY INFORMATION - view and save workout summary information. 7) MEDIA CENTER - setup media options (Life Fitness ATTACHABLE TV and iPod). 8) LANGUAGE SELECT - choose from various available languages.

1) HOME SCREEN

A. QUICK START: Press this button to begin a manual workout immediately, bypassing any setup or goal setting. Once started, the user can then make adjustments to the workout. Once the workout is in progress choose SPEED, or INCLINE to determine the level of intensity, and ENTER WEIGHT FOR ACCURATE CALORIES so that Calories Burned/Calories per Hour can be computed and displayed. Select the COOL DOWN button on the bottom of the screen to enter a cool down phase when ready. B. SELECT WORKOUT: Allows the user to choose from up to twenty-eight different workout programs. See Section 4.1,Workout Overviews, for a description of each workout. C. VIRTUAL TRAINER: Allows the user to select a male or female trainer to assist during workout setup and provide audible feedback during a workout. D. USB: Allows the user to access previously saved workout setup data, bypassing the workout setup procedure and immediately entering a workout. E. SCREEN LOCK/UNLOCK: (Cannot be used during a workout.) Freezes the screen for the purpose of routine maintenance/screen cleaning. The screen automatically unlocks after ten seconds. Pressing SCREEN LOCK a second time will unlock it as well. 7

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LANGUAGE SELECTION: Allows users to change the language of the interface to one of thirteen possible languages. Select the appropriate language flag from the bottom of the screen.

G. MORE LANGUAGES: Select this button to see additional language flags. See Section 5.2, Configuration Menu, Manager’s Configuration 1, Language, for language setup details.

2) CONTROL PANEL The Control Panel allows the user to control workout and media parameters without leaving the Workout Progress screen.

H. ARROW KEYS: When in the workout phase, the illuminated UP and DOWN arrow keys are used in combination with the Touchscreen Display. These keys allow the user to make changes to a workout goal during the workout setup. Each set of arrow keys controls the goal located directly above it on the Touchscreen Display. Changeable information (i.e. a workout goal) either appears as a button (Time, Level, Incline, Target Heart Rate*, and Speed) or is accessible through CHANGE WORKOUT, CHANGE GOAL (Calories, Distance, and for heart rate programs, Time in Zone). Workout statistics are not changeable. For example, use the illuminated arrow keys under ELAPSED TIME (a workout goal) to change the goal time for the session. I.

COOL DOWN: Workout programs end automatically in a cool down phase, which lowers the intensity level. In this phase of a workout the body begins to remove lactic acid and other accumulated by-products of exercise, which build up in muscles during a workout and contribute to muscle soreness. Press the illuminated key under COOL DOWN to enter the cool down stage at any point during the workout. Each workout’s cool down level is automatically adjusted according to the individual user’s performance. (Cool down times are preset in proportion to the duration of a workout.) The cool down time can be changed by using the corresponding arrow keys on the control panel. At the end of cool down, or after pressing the END WORKOUT key, a workout summary box appears.

J. PAUSE: Press the illuminated key below PAUSE to stop the belt and hold the current workout. A RESUME WORKOUT button and EXIT button appear on the Touchscreen. Continue the workout by selecting RESUME WORKOUT or end the workout by selecting EXIT. K. MEDIA: Press the illuminated key next to MEDIA to access the following options: Life Fitness Attachable Television and iPod.

L. VOLUME: Volume control for the optional Life Fitness Attachable TV and iPod. Press the illuminated UP and DOWN arrow keys next to the volume icon to adjust volume.

* Target Heart Rate (THR) is a percentage of the theoretical maximum. For example, a 40-year-old user's THR for the FAT BURN workout is 117. This workout targets 65 percent of the maximum, so the equation would be (220-40)*.65=117.

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M. CH: Channel control for the optional Life Fitness Attachable TV and iPod. Press the illuminated UP and DOWN arrow keys next to the channel icon (ch) to change channel. N. CHANGE VIEW: Press the illuminated key next to CHANGE VIEW to toggle between four landscapes: 400-METER TRACK, CLASSIC PROFILE, MOUNTAIN, and 5K NATURE TRAIL. O. CHANGE WORKOUT: Press the illuminated key next to CHANGE WORKOUT to switch between four categories of workouts. P. VIRTUAL TRAINER: Press the illuminated key next to VIRTUAL TRAINER to turn trainer off. NOTE: Headphones are necessary to access the sound for the optional Life Fitness Attachable TV and iPod. The headphone jack is located on the lower center of the Activity Zone. The jack is a user-replaceable feature. Contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services for more information. (See Base Assembly Manual for contact information.)

3) WORKOUT SETUP Workouts are accessed through the SELECT WORKOUT button. Workouts are located under one of four workout categories: CLASSIC, HEART RATE +, HILL + and ADVANCED. Workout options are listed to the right of each category label. Advancing through the categories will show individual workout descriptions. WORKOUT SETUP screens are accessed upon selection of a workout program button. They allow the user to enter values or to choose a goal for the workout selected. These depend on the workout, but might include goal type (time, distance, calories, pace, and distance climbed), level, age, weight, distance, speed, incline, and target heart rate* (for heart rate programs).

A1. DATA DISPLAY: Displays the data input and value. B1. ARROW BUTTONS: Use the UP and DOWN arrows to adjust workout values/goals such as length of workout, weight, age, incline, speed, distance, target heart rate, and intensity level. Press ENTER (E1) to record the selection. C1. NUMERIC KEYPAD: Another way for the user to enter workout parameters. Key in the desired number on the keypad and press ENTER (E1). D1. CLEAR: Clears any entry and returns the default setting. E1. ENTER: Press this button after entering a value to register the value and move to the next screen.

* Target Heart Rate (THR) is a percentage of the theoretical maximum. For example, a 40-year-old user's THR for the FAT BURN workout is 117. This workout targets 65 percent of the maximum, so the equation would be (220-40)*.65=117.

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F1. GOAL TYPE: Select a desired workout goal type. Choose from Time, Distance, Calories, Pace, Distance Climbed, Time in Zone or Marathon Mode (if enabled). G1. BACK: Returns to the previous screen. H1. START OVER: Exits workout setup and returns to the Home Screen.

TYPES OF WORKOUT SETUP SCREENS GOAL SETUP SCREENS •

Goal Type: The default setting of Goal Type is TIME (length of workout) allowing the user to set a predetermined length of time for the workout. Users may also choose a more advanced Goal Type such as DISTANCE, CALORIES, PACE, DISTANCE CLIMBED, or TIME IN ZONE (only available for heart rate programs). For Distance, Calories, Pace, Distance Climbed, and Time in Zone, the length of the workout depends on how long it takes to reach the goal. The workout continues until the goal is met. To exit early, either choose COOL DOWN from the bottom of the display to go immediately into the cool down phase, or choose CHANGE WORKOUT to access a different program. For more information, see Section 4.2, Using the Workouts, Selecting a Goal Type. For information on how to set, and get maximum benefit from, these type of workout goals consult a Personal Trainer. For further information on Zone Training see Section 3.1, Heart Rate Zone Training, titled Why Heart Rate ZoneTraining Exercise.

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Level: Choose the programmed intensity level of the workout. Levels range from 1 to 20.

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Incline: Choose the amount of incline on the treadmill.

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Speed: Use to set the striding belt speed of the treadmill.

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Target Heart Rate*: (heart rate workouts only) Gives a recommended heart rate according to age. For Fat Burn, the target heart rate is computed at 65% of the theoretical maximum† heart rate. For Cardio, the target heart rate is computed at 80%. For more information on Target Heart Rate, see Section 3, Heart Rate Zone Training Exercise.

VALUE SETUP SCREENS

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Weight: Entering an accurate weight allows calories to be calculated, and enables Calories Burned and Calories per Hour to appear on the Workout screen.

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Age: Allows heart rate programs to accurately determine target heart rate.

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Gender: For accurate Fitness Testing.

Defined by the American College of Sports Medicine's "Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription" as equal to 220 minus an individual’s age. * Target Heart Rate (THR) is a percentage of the theoretical maximum. For example, a 40-year-old user's THR for the FAT BURN workout is 117. This workout targets 65 percent of the maximum, so the equation would be (220-40)*.65=117.

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4) WORKOUT PROGRESS The Workout Progress Screen opens automatically upon completion of the workout setup, signaling the user to start the workout. This screen allows the user to monitor the progress of the workout. It provides a visual representation of the workout as it proceeds and monitors distance, pace, elapsed time, heart rate, incline, speed, and calories expended/calories per hour. From the Workout Progress Screen, goals including Time, Incline, Speed and Target Heart Rate* (for heart rate programs) can be changed at any point during the workout. Not every goal item is available in every workout. Only valid goal times are shown and accessible in the workout progress screen during a workout. This screen also allows access to the media center.

A2. MESSAGE AREA: Shows the user the workout type, prompts the user for needed information, and explains concepts. B2. WORKOUT PROFILE WINDOW: This window displays workout progress using one of four workout landscapes. C2. CHANGE VIEW: This button allows the user to toggle between four workout landscapes: 400-METER TRACK, CLASSIC PROFILE, MOUNTAIN, and 5K NATURE TRAIL. These can be toggled between at will without losing workout progress information. D2. CHANGE WORKOUT: Choose this button to go back to the workout selection screen and SELECT WORKOUT. To change workouts, choose the new program, enter any remaining values, and press ENTER. E2. VIRTUAL TRAINER: Choose this button to enable or disable the VIRTUAL TRAINER. F2. GOAL DISPLAYS HEART RATE: (Replaces level on heart rate workouts only.) Displays the target heart rate* the user has specified in the workout setup screens. Can be changed anytime during a workout, by touching the HEART RATE button on the Touchscreen, and accessing the Target Heart Rate Workout Setup Screen. ACTUAL HEART RATE: Displays the heart rate if the user grasps the Lifepulse sensors or wears a Polar-compatible heart rate chest strap. NOTE: Heart rate can be checked on any of the screens, whether before a workout begins, or during a workout. DISTANCE: Displays the accumulated distance traveled or distance climbed during a workout. CALORIES/CALORIES PER HOUR/PACE: Displays the accumulated calories burned, calories burned per hour, and the striding pace. G2. % INCLINE: Press this button to increase or decrease the incline of the treadmill deck. Use the illuminated ARROW KEYS on the Control Panel directly below % INCLINE to make changes without leaving the Workout Progress Screen. * Target Heart Rate (THR) is a percentage of the theoretical maximum. For example, a 40-year-old user's THR for the FAT BURN workout is 117. This workout targets 65 percent of the maximum, so the equation would be (220-40)*.65=117.

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H2. SPEED: Press this button to increase or decrease the striding belt speed. Use the illuminated ARROW KEYS on the Control Panel directly below SPEED to make changes without leaving the Workout Progress Screen. I2. WORKOUT STATISTICS: Continually updates workout progress by showing Distance, Pace in minutes per mile/kilometer, Calories Expended/Calories per Hour, Target Heart Rate (for heart rate programs), Heart Rate (on any workout if the user is grasping the Lifepulse sensors or wearing a telemetry strap), and Time in Zone (if selected as a workout goal). Cal/Hr has a button above the display which give added functionality. This button can be used to lock the display or to force the display to toggle. To lock the display, (for instance, turn off the toggle so only calories burned is displayed) simply press the button once while the desired setting is displayed. To toggle press the button twice in succession. J2. ZOOM: Select this button to view Incline, Time and Speed in a large, easy-to-read display. The workout profile is not viewable while ZOOM mode is active. K2. TIME DISPLAY/ELAPSED TIME: Select this button to view the time of day, change the length of the workout, or to choose a different view for time. To change workout length, select ELAPSED TIME, use the arrow buttons or the numerical keypad to adjust the time, and then select ENTER. To change the time view, select ELAPSED TIME, choose a different time view (REMAINING TIME or HIDDEN TIME) and press ENTER. To change the length of a workout without leaving the Workout Progress Screen, use the illuminated ARROW KEYS on the Control Panel directly underneath ELAPSED TIME. NOTE: Changing the length of a workout by using the TIME ELAPSED button has no effect on the time elapsed, which is an ongoing measurement of the time already spent in a workout. L2. CHANNEL (ch): Channel icon for the optional Life Fitness Attachable TV and iPod. Press the illuminated ARROW KEYS next to the channel icon (ch) to change channel. M2. VOLUME: Volume icon for the optional Life Fitness TV and iPod. Press the illuminated ARROW KEYS next to this icon to adjust volume. N2. COOL DOWN: Workout programs end automatically in a cool down phase, which lowers the intensity level. In this phase of a workout the body begins to remove lactic acid and other accumulated by-products of exercise, which build up in muscles during a workout and contribute to muscle soreness. Press the COOL DOWN key to enter the cool down stage at any point during the workout. Each workout’s cool down level is automatically adjusted according to the individual user’s performance. (Cool down times are preset in proportion to the duration of a workout.) The cool down time can be changed by using the corresponding arrow keys on the Control Panel. At the end of cool down, a workout summary box appears. O2. PAUSE: Press this key to stop the belt and hold the current workout. A RESUME WORKOUT button and EXIT button appear on the Touchscreen. Continue the workout by selecting RESUME WORKOUT or end the workout by selecting EXIT. P2. MEDIA: Press the MEDIA button to access the following options: Life Fitness Attachable TV and iPod. Users can access the following TV viewing options: CHANNEL CONTROLS: Use the illuminated UP and DOWN ARROW KEYS on the control panel that are next to the channel select icon on the control panel to change channels. NUMERIC KEYPAD: Use to enter a new channel selection. PREVIOUS CHANNEL: Select this button to change the channel to the immediately previous channel viewed. CC (CLOSED CAPTIONING): Press to activate Closed Captioning. SAP (SECONDARY AUDIO PROGRAMMING): Press to activate Secondary Audio Programming. MUTE: Press to silence the audio of the TV. CHANNEL SELECT: Accesses the Channel Select keypad. VOLUME: Use the UP and DOWN ARROW KEYS on the control panel that are next to the volume icon on the control panel to adjust volume.

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Users can access the following iPod options: iPod CONTROLS: If detected, use to access iPod data. Use the controls next to the menu item to navigate categories, songs, movies, etc. Press SELECT to accept the highlighted list item. HIDE PLAYLIST: Press this button to hide the iPod playlist to view the workout profile. Hiding the playlist does not turn off the iPod.

Additional information appearing in the Workout Progress Screen for different workouts: ENTER WEIGHT: Appears in the Quick Start workout. Choose ENTER WEIGHT FOR ACCURATE CALORIES so Calories Burned/Calories per Hour can be computed and displayed as workout statistics. TIME IN ZONE: Displays the accumulated time that the heart rate stays within the selected target zone for a Heart Rate Zone Training workout. See Section 3, Heart Rate Zone Training Exercise, for more information. SPEED INTERVAL: (Speed Interval workout only.) Allows the user to toggle between a jog and a run speed. See Section 4.3, Workout Descriptions, Sport Training, Speed Interval. PACE DISPLAY: Allows the user to track whether his or her pace is ahead, behind or on target with his or her desired pace.

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ACTIVITY ZONE The ErgoTM bar includes an Activity Zone which allows the user to quickly adjust the incline and speed during a workout. The Activity Zone also includes a QUICK START button, WALK, JOG and RUN preset buttons, and a STOP button.

A3. INCLINE ARROW KEYS: Press these keys to increase or decrease the incline of the treadmill. B3. SPEED ARROW KEYS: Press these keys to increase or decrease the speed of the striding belt. C3. WALK, JOG, and RUN preset buttons: Press these buttons to preset a walk (2 mph), jog (4 mph), or run (6 mph) pace. D3. QUICK START: Press this key to begin a manual workout immediately without having to select a workout program. Once the workout begins, use the ARROW KEYS to change the intensity level.

The Life Fitness Treadmill is equipped with a manual emergency stop system. Use either of the two features described below to stop the treadmill immediately.

E3. A STOP button is located on the top of the ACTIVITY ZONE. Press the button to stop the striding belt and end the current workout. A STOP magnet is located on the bottom of the ACTIVITY ZONE. A cord with a clip is attached to this magnet. Before starting a workout, attach the clip to clothing. To stop the striding belt on the treadmill, pull the cord, removing the magnet from the ACTIVITY ZONE. Replace the magnet to reset the system.

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READING RACK AND ACCESSORY TRAYS

The display console design includes a built-in reading rack (A) allowing a book or magazine to be supported during the workout. Also included in the display console are three built-in accessory trays (B). Two side trays to accommodate large items such as water bottles and one center tray for smaller items such as personal media devices.

NOTE: Since reading materials will be in front of the Touchscreen Display, use care when placing reading materials on the rack, and when turning pages, to ensure that buttons aren’t accidentally toggled.

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HEART RATE ZONE TRAINING EXERCISE

3.1

WHY HEART RATE ZONE TRAINING EXERCISE?

Research shows that maintaining a specific heart rate while exercising is the optimal way to monitor the intensity of a workout and to achieve maximum results. That is the idea behind the Life Fitness Heart Rate Zone Training approach to exercise. Zone Training identifies an exerciser's ideal heart rate range, or zone, for burning fat or increasing cardiovascular fitness. The zone is a percentage of the theoretical maximum† (HRmax), and its value depends on the workout. The Life Fitness Treadmill features five exclusive workouts designed to take full advantage of the benefits of Heart Rate Zone Training exercise: • FAT BURN • CARDIO

• HEART RATE HILL • HEART RATE INTERVAL

• EXTREME HEART RATE

Each workout offers different benefits, as discussed in Section 4, The Workouts. NOTE: Consulting a fitness trainer is recommended for defining specific fitness goals and designing a workout program. The Heart Rate Zone Training workout programs measure heart rate. Wear the optional telemetry chest strap, or grip the Lifepulse sensors, to enable the treadmill’s on-board computer to monitor the heart rate during a workout. The computer automatically adjusts the incline level to maintain the target heart rate* based on the actual heart rate. To change the target heart rate during a workout, simply enter a new target heart rate by typing in the desired number on the numeric keypad or by pressing the Heart Rate button on the Touchscreen. To switch between programs during a workout, use the CHANGE WORKOUT button.

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Defined by the American College of Sports Medicine's "Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription" as equal to 220 minus an individual’s age.

* Target Heart Rate (THR) is a percentage of the theoretical maximum. For example, a 40-year-old user's THR for the FAT BURN workout is 117. This workout targets 65 percent of the maximum, so the equation would be (220-40)*.65=117.

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3.2

HEART RATE MONITORING

THE LIFEPULSE SYSTEM To use the treadmill’s Lifepulse system to check the heart rate during a workout, grasp the stainless steel sensors on the ErgoTM front handlebar. Two sensors are located on each of the handlebars. Contact must be maintained with all four sensors to obtain a heart rate. The console displays a heart rate within 20 to 30 seconds of contact with the sensors. Do not attempt to grasp the sensors at speeds above walking pace (usually above 4.5 MPH, or 7.2 KPH). For these speeds, the use of a heart rate chest strap is recommended.

THE OPTIONAL HEART RATE CHEST STRAP The Life Fitness Treadmill is equipped with Polar® telemetry, a heart rate monitoring system in which electrodes, pressed against the skin, transfer heart rate signals to the treadmill console. These electrodes are attached to a chest strap that the user wears during the workout. The chest strap is optional. To order it, call Life Fitness Customer Support Services at 1-800351-3737. See the diagram below for correct positioning of the strap. The electrodes (A), which are the two grooved surfaces on the underside of the strap, must remain wet to transmit accurately the electrical impulses of the heart back to the receiver. Moisten the electrodes. Then, 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 delivers an optimal heart rate reading when the electrodes are in direct contact with bare skin. However, it functions properly through a thin layer of wet clothing. If it becomes necessary to re-moisten the chest strap electrodes, grasp the center of the strap, pull it away from the chest to expose the two electrodes, and re-moisten them. During the setup of a heart rate zone training workout, the user will be required to enter a start-up speed. If a heart rate chest strap is not detected, the maximum allowable speed is 4.5 mph. If a heart rate chest strap is detected, the maximum speed is 14 mph.

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THE WORKOUTS

4.1

WORKOUT OVERVIEWS

The following workouts are preprogrammed for the Life Fitness Treadmill. QUICK START is the fastest way to begin exercising and it bypasses the steps involved in selecting a specific workout program. After the QUICK START key is pressed, a constant level workout begins. The intensity level does not change automatically. CLASSIC workouts are workouts in which intensity levels increase and decrease in set patterns. The following workouts may be accessed with this button: MANUAL is a constant effort workout in which the user can change resistance level or speed at any time. RANDOM is an interval training workout of constantly changing intensity levels that occur in no regular pattern or progression. HILL is an interval training workout. Intervals are periods of intense aerobic exercise separated by regular periods of lower-intensity exercise. HEART RATE + workouts are workouts in which intensity levels increase and decrease in set patterns. The following workouts may be accessed with this button: FAT BURN is a low-intensity workout for burning the body’s fat reserves. The user wears a heart rate chest strap, or grasps the Lifepulse sensors continuously. The program adjusts the intensity level through changing the incline (elevation), based on the actual heart rate, to maintain the rate at 65 percent of the theoretical maximum†. CARDIO is a higher intensity workout for more fit users, emphasizing cardiovascular benefits and maximum fat burning. The user wears a heart rate chest strap, or grasps the Lifepulse sensors continuously. The program adjusts the intensity level, based on the actual heart rate, to maintain the rate at 80 percent of the theoretical maximum†. HEART RATE HILL takes the user through three different hills based on the target heart rate*. The user wears a heart rate chest strap, or grasps the Lifepulse sensors continuously. HEART RATE INTERVAL alternates between a hill and a valley based on the target heart rate*. The user wears a heart rate chest strap, or grasps the Lifepulse sensors continuously. EXTREME HEART RATE is an intense workout for more experienced users. It is designed to get the heart rate up and down as quickly as possible. The user wears a heart rate chest strap, or grasps the Lifepulse sensors continuously. HILL + are workouts in which intensity levels increase and decrease in set patterns. The following workouts may be accessed with this button: AROUND THE WORLD is an interval-training workout in which the hills resemble scenes of various geographical areas. FOOTHILLS is a rolling hill workout with low intensity levels. KILIMANJARO is a hill workout in which the intensity levels gradually incline toward one ultimate peak and then gradually decline. CASCADES is a two-peak workout in which intensity levels gradually increase and decrease.

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Defined by the American College of Sports Medicine's "Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription" as equal to 220 minus an individual’s age.

* Target Heart Rate (THR) is a percentage of the theoretical maximum (HRmax). A 40-year-old user’s recommended THR for the HEART RATE HILL and HEART RATE INTERVAL workouts is 144, or 80 percent of the maximum; so the equation would be (220-40)*.80=144.

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ADVANCED WORKOUTS are customized workouts designed for the advanced user not used in connection with a personal trainer. These workouts include: FIT TESTS workouts measure cardiovascular fitness and can be used to monitor improvements in endurance every four to six weeks. FIT TESTS LIFE FITNESS FIT TEST offers six different workouts to measure cardiovascular fitness compared to other people of the same age and gender. MILITARY FIT TESTS GERKIN PROTOCOL is a graded submaximal VO2 test used by the International Association of Fire Fighters to determine fitness for fire department duty. PHYSICAL EFFICIENCY BATTERY (PEB) is used by U.S. Federal Law Enforcement, and the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation, and other federal organizations for the hiring and maintenance of federal jobs. ARMY PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST (PFT) is a 2.0 mile physical performance test used to assess muscular endurance and cardiorespiratory fitness. NAVY PHYSICAL READINESS TEST (PRT) is the running portion of the Navy PFT. It is a 1.5 mile distance goal test, based on the time needed to complete the required distance, and is used by the U.S. Navy and Naval academies to measure aerobic capacity. AIR FORCE PHYSICAL READINESS TEST (PRT) is a 1.5 mile physical performance test used to assess muscular endurance and cardiorespiratory fitness. MARINES PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST (PFT) is a 3.0 mile physical performance test used to assess muscular endurance and cardiorespiratory fitness. CREATE YOUR OWN CREATE YOUR OWN workouts enable the user to design personalized workouts based on SPEED INTERVAL or on HEART RATE INTERVAL. SPORT TRAINING SPORT TRAINING (5K) is a distance-goal workout that simulates an actual terrain with varying incline levels. It is designed to assist runners in training for a 5-kilometer, or 3.1-mile, race. SPORT TRAINING (10K) is a distance-goal workout that simulates an actual terrain with varying incline levels. It is designed to assist runners in training for a 10-kilometer, or 6.2-mile, race. SPEED TRAINING is a Hill workout in which the intensity level alternates between high and low levels very quickly to simulate a typical speed-training workout. SPEED INTERVAL allows the user to toggle between user defined jog and run speeds. The user can toggle the speeds at any time during the workout, or adjust the speeds “on the fly.”

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4.2

USING THE WORKOUTS

Select a workout. See the chart at the beginning of Section 4.3 for an overview of the steps required to set up each workout.

1) BEGINNING A WORKOUT There are three ways to being a workout: Quick Start, Select Workout (see Section 4.22) and Virtual Trainer (see Section 4.5).

SELECTING AND USING QUICK START QUICK START is the fastest way to begin exercising. It bypasses the steps of selecting a specific workout program. On the home screen, press the QUICK START button. The workout begins at an intensity level that remains the same unless manually changed. Choose ENTER WEIGHT FOR ACCURATE CALORIES so that Calories Burned/Calories per Hour can be computed and displayed as workout statistics.

2) SELECTING A WORKOUT Press the SELECT WORKOUT button to begin the workout selection process. The touchscreen will bring up the top

level workout categories which include CLASSIC, HEART RATE+, HILL +, and ADVANCED. Each workout button includes a listing of workout programs or an easy to understand description of the workout. Once a workout is selected, the corresponding Workout Setup Screens which include goal type (time, distance, calories, pace, and distance climbed), level, age, weight, distance, speed, incline, and target heart rate* will appear. Press ENTER after each selection to record it. After values are set, the Workout Progress Screen appears and the workout begins. See Section 4.3 for detailed information on available workouts.

3) ENTERING WORKOUT GOALS SELECTING A GOAL TYPE Goal Type defaults to TIME (length of workout.) When prompted to enter a Goal Time, use the illuminated ARROW KEYS to increase or decrease the displayed time to the desired value, or key in the desired value with the NUMERIC KEYPAD, and press ENTER. Workouts can be programmed to target advanced goals other than the default time goal: •

DISTANCE

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CALORIES

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PACE

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DISTANCE CLIMBED

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TIME IN ZONE (for heart rate workouts only)

The Distance Goal feature is designed to build endurance. The user sets a distance goal during the workout setup. Once the goal is met, the workout automatically goes into a cool down phase and ends afterward. To use this feature: 1. Select a workout. 2. In the Goal Type setup screen, choose DISTANCE, enter the desired distance goal, and select ENTER. 3. Finish the setup steps for the selected workout. 4. Begin the workout. The Calories Goal feature is designed to promote weight loss and weight control. The user sets a calorie goal during the workout setup. Once the goal is met, the workout automatically goes into a cool down phase and ends afterward. To use this feature: 1. Select a workout. 2. In the Goal Time setup screen, choose CALORIES, enter the desired calorie goal, and select ENTER. 3. Finish the setup steps for the selected workout. 4. Begin the workout.

* Target Heart Rate (THR) is a percentage of the theoretical maximum. For example, a 40-year-old user's THR for the FAT BURN workout is 117. This workout targets 65 percent of the maximum, so the equation would be (220-40)*.65=117

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