EDGE 288r Manual 6_29_06 595r Recumbent Bike Owners

User Manual: 595r

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OWNER’S MANUAL

FOR MAXIMUM EFFECTIVENESS

AND SAFETY,PLEASE READ THIS

OWNER’SMANUAL BEFORE USING YOUR

EDGE 288RMAGNETIC Recumbent Bike

288r

Magnetic

Recumbent Bike

Important Safety Instructions ...........................................................2

Equipment Warning Labels ..............................................................3

Specifications & Parts .......................................................................3

Introduction .......................................................................................4

Hardware Kit ......................................................................................5

Assembly Instructions.....................................................................6-9

Parts List ............................................................................................10

Exploded View.................................................................................11

Getting Started ...............................................................................12

Using Your Recumbent Bike ...........................................................12

Using the Pulse Function on the Handlebar ................................12

Operating the Monitor ..............................................................13-14

Exercise Guidelines .........................................................................15

Knowing the Basics....................................................................15

A Complete Exercise Program............................................15-16

Aerobic Exercise: How Much? How Often? ...........................16

When to Exercise .......................................................................16

Measuring Your Heart Rate .................................................16-17

Clothing ......................................................................................17

Tips to Keep You Going.............................................................17

Heart Rate Target Zone Chart..................................................18

Warm Up & Cool Down Stretches ...........................................19-20

Care & Storage of your Recumbent Bike ....................................21

Workout Progress Charts ................................................................22

Exercise Data Charts ......................................................................23

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6/29/06

TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1) Before starting this or any other exercise

program, consult your physician, who can assist

you in determining the target heart rate zone

appropriate for your age and physical condition.

Certain exercise programs or types of equipment

may not be appropriate for all people. This is

especially important for people over the age of

35, pregnant women, or those with pre-existing

health problems or balance impairments.

2) Monitor your heart rate while you exercise and

keep your estimated pulse rate within your

target heart rate zone. Follow the instructions

on pages 16 – 18 in this manual regarding heart

rate monitoring and how to determine your

appropriate target heart rate zone. When used

properly, the heart rate pulse sensors and display

monitor provide a reasonably accurate estimate

of your actual heart rate. This estimate is not

exact and persons with medical conditions

and/or a specific need for accurate heart rate

monitoring should not rely on the estimations

provided.

3) Warm up before any exercise program by

doing 5 - 10 minutes of aerobic activity, followed

by stretching. Refer to the series of stretches found

on pages 19 and 20.

4) Wear comfortable clothes that allow freedom of

movement and that are not tight or restricting.

5) Wear comfortable shoes made of good support

with non-slip soles.

6) Breathe naturally, never holding your breath

during an exercise.

7) Avoid over training. You should be able to carry

on a conversation while exercising.

8) After an exercise session, cool down with slow

walking and stretching. Refer to pages 19 and 20.

9) This equipment should not be used by or near

children.

10) Handicapped or disabled people must have

medical approval before using this equipment

and should be under close supervision when

using any exercise equipment.

11) If you are taking medication which may

affect your heart rate, a physician's advice

is absolutely essential.

12) Use this equipment only for its intended use as

described in this manual. Do not use attachments

not recommended by the manufacturer.

13) Only one person at a time should use this

equipment.

14) Do not put hands, feet, or any foreign objects on

or near this equipment when in use by others.

15) Always use this equipment on a level surface.

16) Never operate the equipment if the equipment

is not functioning properly.

17) Start exercise slowly and gradually increase the

amount of resistance.

18) If the user experiences dizziness, nausea, chest

pain, or any other abnormal symptoms, stop

exercise at once and consult a physician

immediately.

19) Use caution not to pinch fingers or hands in

moving parts when using the equipment.

20) Risk of electrical shock. This equipment is to be

used only indoors and in a dry location.

Read all instructions before using this equipment

CAUTION:

Exercise of a strenuous nature, as is customarily done on this equipment,

should not be undertaken without first consulting a physician.

No specific health claims are made or implied as they

relate to the equipment.

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Important: See below for placement of the following warning labels on your equipment.

EDGE 288r

Specifications:

Approximate:

Length: 56”

Width: 24.75”

Height: 39.5”

Product Weight:

Approx. 73 lbs.

Maximum User Weight:

250 lbs.

WARNING

FAILURE TO READ AND FOLLOW THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS STATED IN THE

OWNER’S MANUAL MAY RESULT IN POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. MAXIMUM USER WEIGHT 250 LBS.

REPLACE THIS LABEL IF DAMAGED, ILLEGIBLE OR REMOVED. CLASS HC.

WARNING LABEL 1

EQUIPMENT WARNING LABELS

SPECIFICATIONS & PARTS

Monitor

Tube

Right Pedal

w/Strap

Left Pedal

w/Strap

Adjustment

Knob

Monitor

Seat

Backrest

Pulse

Sensors

WARNING

LABEL 1

WARNING

LABEL 2

WARNING

LABEL 3

Adapter

RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK. THIS UNIT

IS TO BE USED ONL

YINDOORS

AND IN A DRY LOCATION.

DO NOT PLUG THE AC ADAPTER INTO

WALL UNTIL ELECTRONICS MONITOR IS

COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED.

WARNING LABEL 3

WARNING

MAKE SURE KNOB

IS ENGAGED

BEFORE EXERCISING.

WARNING LABEL 2

WARNING

AC Adapter

Receptacle

COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS

Dear Customer,

Congratulations on your purchase of the

Edge 288r Magnetic Recumbent Bike.

We’re sure that you will be completely satisfied

with the product and we invite your comments

so that we can hear about your success.

Please write or call our Customer Service Specialists

at the address or phone number listed below, or

comments or questions you may have.

Edge 288r

Customer Service Department

1400 Raff Road SW, Canton OH 44750-0001

1-800-321-9236, Monday through Friday

8:30am to 8:00pm, Eastern Standard Time

Email: customersupport@fitnessquest.com

www.fitnessquest.com

Please do not call the above number for Parts.

See Ordering Replacement Parts section to

the right.

All details depicted in this Owner’s Manual, and of the

product itself, are subject to change without notice.

ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS

When ordering parts, please contact our

Parts Department, toll free at 1-800-497-5831,

Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 8:00pm, EST.

IMPORTANT: You must have your serial number

and this manual ready when calling for parts.

Serial #: _______________________________

Please also provide the following information:

1) Name, Mailing Address and Telephone Number

2) Date of Purchase

3) Where Product was Purchased

(Name of Retail Store, City)

4) Model Number (EXB00288)

5) Part Order Number and Description

With this product in your home, you have everything you need to start

your own workout program to tone and firm the major muscle groups of

your lower body. This is vital for all of us, regardless of age, sex, or fitness

level, and regardless of whether your primary goal is toning, health

maintenance, or more energy for daily activities.

Proper exercise, including a low fat diet, strength training and aerobic

exercise, tones and conditions the muscles we use every day to stand,

walk, lift and turn. It can actually transform our body composition by

reducing body fat and increasing the proportion of lean muscle in

our bodies. Using the Recumbent Bike will help in reducing body

fat and increasing cardiovascular endurance.

Be sure to read through this Owner’s Manual carefully.

It is the authoritative source of information about your Recumbent Bike.

Retain this manual for future reference.

CONGRATULATIONS ON PURCHASING YOUR

MAGNETIC RECUMBENT BIKE

INTRODUCTION

EDGE 288r HARDWARE KIT

Tools Required (included):

Allen Wrench

Multi Tool w/Phillips Screwdriver

NOTE: All location references, such as front, rear, left or right,

made in these instructions are from the user being

on the equipment and facing forward.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Occasionally our products contain components that are pre-lubricated at the factory. We recommend

that you protect flooring, or anything else the parts may contact, with newspaper or cloth.

IMPORTANT

PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE ASSEMBLING.

STEP 2 – Attaching the Seat

Attach the Seat with four Bolts to the

Brackets on the Seat Support Frame.

STEP 1 – Assembling the Seat Base

a) Insert the two Bolts with the Flat Washers through

the Adjustment Tube Bracket, and fasten the Bolts

into the Rear Foot Tube.

b) Attach the Long Leveler onto the bottom of the

Adjustment Tube. Tighten the Long Leveler, so it

won’t touch the floor when it is assembled to

the Main Frame.

Figure 1 - Install Seat Base

Figure 2 - Install Seat

M8 x 20mm

phillips bolt

adjustment

tube

seat

seat support

frame

M6 x 20mm

phillips bolts

long leveler

rear foot tube

M8 flat

washer

STEP 4 – Constructing the Main Frame

a) Attach the Front Foot Tube to the Main Frame

using two Bolts with Flat Washers.

b) Connect the Long Extension Pulse Wire to the

Short Extension Pulse Wire.

c) Insert the Adjustment Tube into the Main Frame

Tube. Slide the Adjustment Tube into the Main

STEP 3 – Attaching the Seat

Assembly to the Seat Base

Attach the Seat Assembly to the Adjustment

Tube using four Phillips Bolts with four Flat Washers.

Figure 4- Main Frame

Figure 3 - Install Seat Assembly

M8 x 20mm

phillips bolt

M8 flat washer

seat

assembly

adjustable tube

assembly

main frame

adjustment

knob

long extension

pulse wire

short extension

pulse wire

rear foot

tube

M8 flat washer

M8 x 20mm

phillips bolt

adjustment tube

assembly

Frame Tube and lift the Knob to allow proper

insertion of the Adjustment Tube Assembly. Before

using this equipment, make sure the Knob is

locked and there is no sliding of the Adjustment

Tube Assembly.

Note: Do not pinch the Wires.

STEP 5 – Attaching the Monitor and the Pedals

a) Remove the four Phillips Bolts from the back of the Monitor.

b) Connect the Monitor Wire to the Tension Control Wire.

c) Connect the Monitor Pulse Wire to the Short Extension Pulse Wire.

d) Attach the Monitor to the Monitor Tube by using four Phillips Bolts you removed in Step a.

Note: Do not pinch the Wires.

e) Thread Shafts of Right and Left Pedals into Crank and tighten with wrench.

Note: Pedals are marked Right & Left. The Right Pedal threads clockwise, and the Left Pedal threads

counterclockwise.

f) Adjust the Long Leveler, so the Leveler bottom is touching the ground. Also, the Rear Foot Tube must

remain in contact with the ground.

Figure 5 - Install Monitor and Pedals

monitor

tension

control wire

short extension

pulse wire

right foot

pedal

left foot

pedal

long leveler

monitor

wire

monitor

pulse wire

monitor

wire

monitor

pulse wire

M5 x 10mm

phillips bolts

main

frame

Assembly is now complete.

IMPORTANT:

Please read page 12 before beginning

your workout for important instructions on

how to use your Recumbent Bike.

STEP 6 – Attaching the Handlebar and Backrest

a) Attach Handlebar to Seat Support Frame Bracket using two Bolts with a Spring and a Flat Washer

on each Bolt.

Note: Do not pinch the wires.

b) Connect Handlebar Pulse Wire to Long Extension Pulse Wire coming from the Adjustment Tube.

c) Attach Backrest with four bolts to the Brackets on the Seat Support Frame.

Figure 6 - Install Handlebar and Backrest

Figure 7 - AC Adapter

STEP 7 – Plugging in the AC Adapter

Attach the AC Adapter to the input located on

the front of the bike. Then, plug the Adapter into a

110 Volt outlet.

seat assembly

backrest

seat support frame

seat support

frame bracket

M8 x 20mm

phillips bolt

M6 x 20mm phillips bolt

adjustment

tube

M8 spring washer

M8 flat washer

long extension

pulse wire

handlebar

pulse wire

main

frame

AC adapter

EXB288-46 Oval Wire Holder 2

EXB288-51 Rectangle Plug 2

EXB288-52 Seat Support Frame 1

EXB288-53 & 69 Pulse Sensor w/Wire 2

EXB288-55 M8 Spring Washer 2

EXB288-56 M3 x 20mm Phillips Screw 2

EXB288-57 & 54 Handlebar W/Grip 1

EXB288-58 Handlebar Plug 2

EXB288-59 M6 x 20mm Phillips Bolt 8

EXB288-60 Rear End Cap 2

EXB288-61 Short Leveler 2

EXB288-62 Rear Foot Tube 1

EXB288-63 Long Leveler 1

EXB288-64 Long Extension Pulse Wire 1

EXB288-65 Large Plastic Bushing 1

EXB288-66 Small Plastic Bushing 1

EXB288-71 AC Adapter 1

EXB288-FP Fastener Pack 1

EXB288-MC Master Carton 1

EXB288-OM Owner’s Manual 1

EDGE 288r PARTS LIST

EXB288-07 M8 x 20mm Phillips Bolt 14

EXB288-15 Monitor 1

EXB288-16 Monitor Wire 1

EXB288-17 Monitor Pulse Wire 1

EXB288-18 Monitor Tube 1

EXB288-19 M5 x 10mm Phillips Bolt 4

EXB288-20 M8 Flat Washer 14

EXB288-21 Main Frame 1

EXB288-22 M4 x 19mm Phillips Bolt 13

EXB288-26R Right End Cap w/Wheel 1

EXB288-26L Left End Cap w/Wheel 1

EXB288-29 Front Foot Tube 1

EXB288-31R Right Shroud 1

EXB288-31L Left Shroud 1

EXB288-33R Right Foot Pedal w/Strap 1

EXB288-33L Left Foot Pedal w/Strap 1

EXB288-34 Seat 1

EXB288-35 M4 x 16mm Phillips Bolt 4

EXB288-36 Backrest 1

EXB288-39 Adjustment Tube 1

EXB288-44 Adjustment Knob 1

EXB288-45 Short Extension Pulse Wire 1

ITEM PARTS NAME QTY. ITEM PARTS NAME QTY.

EDGE 288r EXPLODED VIEW

All numbers start with EXB288 (see Parts List on page 10)

26R

26L

USING YOUR RECUMBENT BIKE

Once your bike is assembled, make sure that your workout space has a solid,

level surface with plenty of space around it. We recommend placing a mat

under your bike to protect your flooring.

Correct Workout Position

When pedaling do not lock out your knees, at the bottom of the pedaling

motion there should be a slight bend in the knee. Keep your head in a neutral

position to minimize neck and upper back strain. Always try to pedal the bike

with a smooth and rhythmic motion.

GETTING STARTED

The bike provides a completely smooth and natural feeling that

minimizes the impact on your hips, knees and ankles while providing

a superior aerobic and muscle toning workout.

IMPORTANT:

•This bike is not recommended for children.

•Always make sure that you feel balanced and secure.

•Always use your bike on a clean, solid and level surface.

USING THE PULSE FUNCTION ON THE HANDLEBAR

The Pulse window on your Monitor works in conjunction with the pulse sensors found on the

handlebar. When you are ready to read your pulse:

1) Place both hands firmly on the pulse sensors. For the most

accurate reading, it is important to use both hands.

2) Look at your pulse window. The small heart will begin to blink.

3) Your estimated heart rate will appear in the window

approximately 6 seconds after you grasp the pulse sensors.

4) Refer to the Target Heart Rate Zone Chart found on page

18 of this manual. For additional information about the

importance of working within certain heart rate ranges,

see pages 16 and 17 – Measuring Your Heart Rate.

5) This estimate is not exact and persons with medical conditions

and/or a specific need for accurate heart rate monitoring

should not rely on the estimations provided.

Pulse sensors, located on the handlebar enable the user to read his/her approximate pulse rate.

By grasping the sensors and holding firmly, the display will read your pulse rate in the display window.

Your pulse will continue to read as long as your hands stay on the pulse sensors.

When used properly, the heart rate pulse sensors and display monitor provide a reasonably

accurate estimate of your actual heart rate. This estimate is not exact and persons with

medical conditions and/or a specific need for accurate heart rate monitoring should

not rely on the estimations provided.

Pulse

Sensors

OPERATING THE MONITOR

INTRODUCTION

This Monitor provides different programs designed to

tailor to your fitness goals. Simply choose the

program you like, set the parameters and begin

exercising. The Monitor will display calories, time,

speed, pulse, and distance.

IMPORTANT

Always consult with your physician before

beginning any exercise program. If you are taking

medication which may affect your heart rate, a

physician’s advice is absolutely essential.

WARNING

Do not attempt to open the back cover of the

Monitor console. This is not a battery storage area;

this Monitor is powered by an AC Adapter. This bike

is to be used only indoors and in a dry location. Do

not plug the AC Adapter into the wall until the

electronics monitor is completely assembled.

DATA INPUT BUTTONS

1. ENTER To input desired value or workout

mode. Holding this button for

3 seconds will reset all function

value to be zero.

2. RECOVERY Press to enter into Recovery

Function, if the pulse exceeds 72.

Recovery lasts for 1 minute in

Fitness Levels 1-6.

3. START/STOP To Start or Stop a workout, press

this button. Start Body Fat

Measurement and quit the

Body Fat Measurement.

4. UP ▲Selecting a program or setting

increasing values of Resistance

Level, Time, Calories and Distance.

5. DOWN ▼Selecting a program or setting

decreasing values of Resistance

Level, Time, Calories and Distance.

USING YOUR MONITOR

Plug the AC Adapter into the Monitor and then into

a 110 volt electrical socket to turn the Monitor on.

When the Monitor is first turned on, the display will

emit a beep as the entire LCD Display lights up.

Press the Up ▲ or Down ▼ button to move to the

desired program. When the program is flashing, that

is the program that would be selected. Press Enter to

select the desired program. If the parameters in the

program are at zero in the beginning of the workout,

the parameters will count up from zero. During the

workout, the Up ▲ and Down ▼buttons will increase

(UP)/ decrease (DOWN) the resistance load. The

program profiles and functions are described in

detail at the end of this section.

Note: If there is no input signal for over 4 minutes,

the system will enter Sleep Mode and all displays

will turn off automatically. Simply re-starting your

workout or pressing any button will result in the

LCD screen powering up again.

Holding the Enter button for three seconds will

reset all function value to zero.

FUNCTION DISPLAY VALUE

TIME (minutes) 00:00 - 99:00 (Count Up)

99.00 - 00:00 (Count Down)

SPEED (MPH) 0 - 99.5

DISTANCE (miles) 0.00 - 99.9

CALORIES 0 - 999

PULSE (Beats

per minutes) 40 - 240

WARNING

Do not carry batteries loosely, such as

in a purse or pocket. The batteries may

explode or leak and cause injury if

installed improperly, misused, disposed

of in a fire or recharged.

RECOVERY FUNCTION

During a workout, this button can be pressed to

activate a resting period for 1 minute. The program

will automatically go into Recovery, if you exceed

the pulse rate that was entered before the

workout begins.

BODY FAT PROGRAM

1) Select the Body Fat (B.F.) Program and press

Enter.

2) Then select your Gender (Male or Female) and

press Enter, select your Age (in years) and press

Enter, select your Height (feet then inches) and

press Enter, select your weight (in pounds) and

press Enter, hit Start, and then grasp the hand

pulse sensors for fifteen seconds.

3) The display will then show your BMI “Body Mass

Index” and your estimated Body Fat percentage.

Below is a chart pertaining to Body Mass Index.

MANUAL PROGRAM

After selecting the Manual program, you can edit

all the parameters in this program by pressing the

Up/Down. Once a desired parameter is met,

press Select to move to the next parameter. The

Start/Stop button will begin the Manual Program

exercise. During this exercise, Up/Down adjusts

resistance load during the workout.

USER PROGRAM

After selecting the User program, edit the parame-

ters you desire by pressing Up/Down. When you

have the desired parameter, press Enter to move to

the next parameter. After the parameters are

entered, the Level 1 will flash on the Monitor. Use

Up/Down to adjust the level and press Enter when

the correct resistance level is achieved.You will

have to enter the resistance level ten times. Press

Start/Stop to begin workout.

MANUAL

User Program Button

BMI (Body Mass Index) Weight Status

Below 18.5 Underweight

18.5 - 24.9 Normal

25.0 - 29.9 Overweight

30.0 and Above Obese

PRE-PROGRAM

There are 5 programs to select and the profiles are located below.

ROLLING

PLATEAU VALLEY

INTERVAL MOUNTAIN

IMPORTANT

Please review this section before you begin exercising.

EXERCISE GUIDELINES

IMPORTANT:

If you are over 35 and have been inactive for

several years, you should consult your physician,

who may or may not recommend a graded

exercise test.

If you are just beginning your exercise program,

your target heart rate range should be roughly at

60% of your maximum heart rate. As you become

more conditioned (or if you are already in good

cardiovascular shape) you can increase your

target heart rate to 70%-85% of your maximum

heart rate. Remember, your target heart rate is

only a guide.

You should also consult your physician if you

have the following:

• High blood pressure

• High cholesterol

• Asthma

• Heart trouble

•Family history of early stroke or

heart attack deaths

• Frequent dizzy spells

• Extreme breathlessness after mild exertion

• Arthritis or other bone problems

• Severe muscular, ligament or

tendon problems

• Other known or suspected disease

•If you experience any pain or tightness

in your chest, an irregular heartbeat or

shortness of breath, stop exercising

immediately. Consult your physician

before continuing.

•Pregnant

•Balance Impairment

•Taking medications that affect heart rate

KNOWING THE BASICS

Physical fitness is most easily understood by

examining its components, or "parts".

There is widespread agreement that these

five components comprise the basics of

physical training:

CARDIORESPIRATORY ENDURANCE – the ability

to deliver oxygen and nutrients to tissues, and to

remove wastes, over sustained periods of time.

Using your bike will improve this.

MUSCULAR STRENGTH – the ability of a muscle to

exert force for a brief period of time. Upper-body

strength, for example, can be measured by various

weight-lifting exercises.

MUSCULAR ENDURANCE – the ability of a

muscle, or a group of muscles, to sustain repeated

contractions or to continue applying force against

a fixed object. Push ups are often used to test

endurance of arm and shoulder muscles.

FLEXIBILITY – the ability to move joints and use

muscles through their full range of motion. The

test is a good measure of flexibility of the lower

back and backs of the upper legs.

BODY COMPOSITION – often considered a

component of fitness. It refers to the makeup of

the body in terms of lean mass (muscle, bone,

vital tissue and organs) and fat mass. An optimal

ratio of fat to lean mass is an indication of fitness,

and the right types of exercises will help you

decrease body fat and increase or maintain

muscle mass. To help track your progress we have

provided Workout Progress Charts on page 22.

A COMPLETE EXERCISE PROGRAM

How often, how long and how hard you exercise,

and what kinds of exercises you do should be

determined by what you are trying to accomplish.

Your goals, your present fitness level, age, health,

skills, interest and convenience are among the

factors you should consider. For example, an

athlete training for high-level competition would

follow a different program than a person whose

goals are good health and the ability to meet

work and recreational needs.

Your exercise program should include something

from each of the four basic fitness components

described previously. Each workout should begin

with a warm up and end with a cool down. As

a general rule, space your workouts throughout

the week and avoid consecutive days of

hard exercise.

Here are the amounts of activity necessary for the

average healthy person to maintain a minimum

level of overall fitness. Included are some of the

popular exercises for each category.

WARM UP – 5 -10 minutes of exercise such as

walking, slow jogging, knee lifts, arm circles or

trunk rotations. Low intensity movements that

simulate movements to be used in the activity

can also be included in the warm up.

MUSCULAR STRENGTH –a minimum of two, 20

minute sessions per week that include exercises for

all the major muscle groups. Lifting weights is the

most effective way to increase strength.

MUSCULAR ENDURANCE – at least three, 30 minute

sessions each week that include exercises such as

calisthenics, push ups, sit ups, pull ups, and weight

training for all the major muscle groups.

CARDIORESPIRATORY ENDURANCE – at least

three, 20 minute workouts of continuous aerobic

exercise each week. Working out on your bike is

a good way to obtain this aerobic activity. Other

popular aerobic conditioning activities include brisk

walking, jogging, swimming, cycling, rope jumping,

rowing, cross-country skiing, and some continuous

action games like racquetball and handball.

FLEXIBILITY – 10-12 minutes of daily stretching

exercises performed slowly, without a bouncing

motion. This can be included after a warm up or

during a cool down. Refer to pages 19 and 20

for a list of total body stretches.

COOL DOWN – a minimum of 5-10 minutes of

slow walking or lower intensity cycling exercise,

combined with stretching.

AEROBIC EXERCISE:

HOW MUCH? HOW OFTEN?

Experts recommend that you do some form of

aerobic exercise at least three times a week for a

minimum of 20 continuous minutes. Of course, if

that is too much, start with a shorter time span and

gradually build up to the minimum. Then gradually

progress until you are able to work aerobically for

20- 40 minutes. If you want to lose weight, you may

want to do your aerobic workout five times a week.

It is important to exercise at an intensity vigorous

enough to cause your heart rate and breathing to

increase. How hard you should exercise depends to

a certain degree on your age, and is determined

by measuring your heart rate in beats per minute.

Refer to the “Measuring Your Heart Rate” section

below and on page 17 for more information on

how to determine and measure your heart rate.

You can do different types of aerobic activities, say

walking one day, and use your bike the next. Make

sure you choose an activity that can be done

regularly, and is enjoyable for you. The important

thing to remember is not to skip too many days

between workouts or fitness benefits will be lost.

If you must lose a few days, gradually work back

into your routine.

WHEN TO EXERCISE

The hour just before the evening meal is a popular

time for exercise. The late afternoon workout

provides a welcome change of pace at the

end of the work day and helps dissolve the day's

worries and tensions.

Another popular time to work out is early morning,

before the work day begins. Advocates of the early

start say it makes them more alert and energetic

on the job.

Among the factors you should consider in

developing your workout schedule are personal

preference, job and family responsibilities,

availability of exercise facilities and weather. It's

important to schedule your workouts for a time

when there is little chance that you will have to

cancel or interrupt them because of other

demands on your time.

You should not exercise strenuously during

extremely hot, humid weather or within two

hours after eating. Heat and/or digestion both

make heavy demands on the circulatory system,

and in combination with exercise can be an

over-taxing double load.

MEASURING YOUR HEART RATE

(see chart on page 18)

Heart rate is widely accepted as a good method

for measuring intensity during running, swimming,

cycling, and other aerobic activities. Exercise that

doesn't raise your heart rate to a certain level and

keep it there for 20 minutes won't contribute

significantly to cardiovascular fitness.

The heart rate you should maintain is called your

Target Heart Rate. There are several ways of arriving

at this figure. One of the simplest is: maximum heart

rate (220 - age) x 70%. Thus, the target heart rate for

a 40 year-old would be 126. In this example for this

40 year old to get a cardiovascular effect the

individual would need to keep their heart rate

at or above 126 beats per minute to get a

cardiovascular effect. Note: Although 70% was

used in this example, the heart rate range needed

to achieve results falls between 60% and 85% of

your maximum heart rate.

If you are just beginning your exercise program,

your target heart rate range should be roughly at

60% of your maximum heart rate. As you become

more conditioned (or if you are already in good

cardiovascular shape) you can increase your

target heart rate to 70% - 85% of your maximum

heart rate. Remember, your target heart rate is

only a guide.

When checking heart rate during a workout, take

your pulse within five seconds after interrupting

exercise because it starts to go down once you

stop moving. Count pulse for 10 seconds and

multiply by six to get the per-minute rate.

Remember, your bike also comes with pulse

sensors located on the handlebar.

When used properly, the unit pulse sensors

can help you to determine your estimated

heart rate. To do so:

a) Push the start button on your monitor.

b) Gently grab both metal pulse sensors on

both handlebars. Wait 6 seconds.

c) Your estimated heart rate range will be

displayed on screen. Check the chart on the

following page to see if you are within your

range according to your age.

When used properly, the heart rate pulse

sensors and display monitor provide a

reasonably accurate estimate of your

actual heart rate. This estimate is not exact

and persons with medical conditions and/or

a specific need for accurate heart rate

monitoring should not rely on the

estimations provided.

By using the chart on the following page you can

see where your heart rate falls in the minimum

and maximum target zones.

The above are guidelines, people with any

medical limitations should discuss this formula

with their physician.

CLOTHING

All exercise clothing should be loose-fitting to

permit freedom of movement, and should make

the wearer feel comfortable and self-assured.

Never wear rubberized or plastic clothing, such

garments interfere with the evaporation of

perspiration and can cause body temperature

to rise to dangerous levels.

We recommend wearing a workout shoe with a

rubberized sole unless instructed otherwise.

TIPS TO KEEP YOU GOING

1) Adopt a specific plan and write it down.

2) Keep setting realistic goals as you go along,

and remind yourself of them often.

3) Keep a log to record your progress and make

sure to keep it up-to-date. See pages 22 - 23.

4) Include weight and/or percent body fat

measures in your log. Extra pounds can

easily creep back.

5) Upgrade your fitness program as you progress.

Your bike provides 5 different programs to

keep your workouts challenging.

6) Enlist the support and company of your family

and friends.

7) Update others on your successes.

8) Avoid injuries by pacing yourself and including

a warm up and cool down period as part of

every workout. See page 16.

9) Reward yourself periodically for a job well done!

Maximum

Attainable

Heart Rate

85%

Target

Zone

70%

Target

Zone

TABLE 2

Exercise Warm Up THR% Cool Down Total Sessions Total Time

Week Period Minutes Period Time Per Wk. Per Wk.

1 & 2 5 min 60-65% -8 5 min 17 min 3 51 min

3 & 4 5 min 65-70% -10 5 min 20 min 3 60 min

5 & 6 5 min 70-75% -15 5 min 25 min 3 75 min

7 & 8 5 min 70-80% -20 5 min 30 min 3 90 min

9 & 10 5 min 70-85% -25 5 min 35 min 3 105 min

11 & 12 5 min 70-85% -25 5 min 35 min 3 105 min

HEART RATE TARGET ZONE

FOR CARDIOVASCULAR FITNESS

TABLE 1

20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80

200

190

180

170

160

150

140

130

120

110

100

195

165

136

190

161

133

185

157

129

180

153

129

175

148

129

170

144

119

165

140

115

160

136

112

155

131

108

150

127

105

145

123

101

140

119

AGE (YRS)

Stretches can help improve flexibility and relieve the tightness in muscles

that results from repetitive sport movements that require a limited range

of motion. 10 to 12 minutes of daily stretching is recommended. This can

be done when warming up or cooling down. When performing these

stretches, your movements should be slow and smooth, with no bouncing

or jerking. Move into the stretch until you feel a slight tension, not pain, in

the muscle and hold the stretch for 20 to 30 seconds. Breathe slowly and

rhythmically. Be sure not to hold your breath. Remember that all stretches

must be done for both sides of your body.

1. Quadriceps Stretch

Stand close to a wall, chair or other solid object. Use one

hand to assist your balance. Bend the opposite knee and lift

your heel towards your buttocks. Reach back and grasp the top

of your foot with the same side hand. Keeping your inner thighs

close together, slowly pull your foot towards your buttocks until

you feel a gentle stretch in the front of your thigh. You do not

have to touch your buttocks with your heel. Stop pulling when

you feel the stretch. Keep your kneecap pointing straight down

and keep your knees close together. (Do not let the lifted knee

swing outward.)

Hold the stretch for 20 to 30 seconds. Repeat for the other leg.

2. Calf and Achilles Stretch

Stand approximately one arms length away from a wall or chair

with your feet hip-width apart. Keeping your toes pointed for-

ward,move one leg in close to the chair while extending the

other leg behind you. Bending the leg closest to the chair and

keeping the other leg straight, place your hands on the chair.

Keep the heel of the back leg on the ground and move your

hips forward. Slowly lean forward from the ankle, keeping your

back leg straight until you feel a stretch in your calf muscles.

Hold for 20 to 30 seconds. Repeat for the opposite leg.

3. Overhead/Triceps Stretch

Stand with your feet shoulder width apart and your knees slightly

bent. Lift one arm overhead and bend your elbow, reaching

down behind your head with your hand toward the opposite

shoulder blade. Walk your fingertips down your back as far as

you can. Hold this position. Reach up with your opposite hand

and grasp your flexed elbow. Gently assist the stretch by pulling

on the elbow.

Hold for 20 to 30 seconds. Repeat for the opposite arm.

WARM UP & COOL DOWN STRETCHES

(continued on next page)

4. Back Stretch

Stand with your legs shoulder width apart and your knees

slightly bent. Bend forward from your waist with your arms

extending loosely in front of your body. Gently bend from

the waist flexing your body as far forward as it will go.

Hold for 20 to 30 seconds. Straighten up and repeat.

5. Standing Hamstrings Stretch

Stand with your legs hip-width apart. Extend one leg out in

front of you and keep that foot flat against the ground. With

your hands resting lightly on your thighs, bend your back leg

and lean forward slightly from your hips until you feel a stretch

in the back of your thigh. Be sure to lean forward from the hip

joint rather than bending at your waist.

Hold for 20 to 30 seconds. Repeat for the opposite leg.

6. Buttocks, Hips and Abdominal Stretch

Lay flat on your back with your hips relaxed against the floor.

Bend one leg at the knee. Keeping both shoulders flat on the

floor, gently grasp the bent knee with your hands and pull it

over your body and towards the ground. You should feel a

stretch in your hips, abdominals and lower back.

Hold for 20 to 30 seconds and release. Repeat for opposite side.

7. Inner Thigh Stretch

Sit on the floor and bend your legs so that the soles of your feet

are together. Place your elbows on your knees. Lean forward

from the waist and press down lightly on the inside of your knees.

You should feel a stretch in the muscles of your inside thigh.

Hold for 20 to 30 seconds and release.

8. Arm Pullback

Stand with your feet shoulder width apart and toes pointing

forward and with your knees slightly bent. Let your arms hang

relaxed on either side of your body. Expand your chest and pull

your shoulders back. Bend your elbows slightly and clasp your

hands behind your back. Slowly straighten your arms as you lift

your hands upward. Raise your hands upward until you feel

mild tension in your shoulder and chest region.

Hold for 20 to 30 seconds. Lower your arms to their original

position and bend your elbows. Release your hands and

return them to your sides.

Care Directions

Your bike has been carefully designed to require minimum maintenance. However, we recommend

the following to keep your bike operating smoothly.

•Use your bike indoors only.

• Wipe all perspiration from your bike with a soft, clean cloth after each use to prevent an

accumulation of sweat and dirt.

• Clean your bike on a regular basis to prevent a build-up of dust. Use Windex or an alcohol

based cleanser on a clean cloth. Do not use any abrasive cleaners and/or polish as these

will damage the surface.

• Store your bike in a dry area away from children and high traffic areas.

• Regularly check the tightness of nuts and bolts.

CARE & STORAGE OF YOUR RECUMBENT BIKE

Storing Directions

Your bike is portable. If you need to change the location of your bike, please follow the

steps below.

• Stand at the rear of the bike and grasp the rear handlebar.

• Lift up using your legs – not your back, tipping the bike forward until it is resting

on the front transportation wheels/front rollers.

• Wheel the bike to its new location and carefully lower the bike back down to the floor.

WORKOUT PROGRESS CHARTS

Use the charts below and on the following page to

keep track of your progress over time. Before writing

on them, make as many copies as you think you’ll

need. We suggest you keep these in a notebook.You

will find it both informative and motivational to look

back at what you’ve done, and this data will help you

to chart future fitness goals as you progress. Every two

weeks, measure yourself to rechart your progress.

Measuring Sites

Waist

Abdomen

Hips

Thighs (L/R)

Calves (L/R)

Resting

Heart Rate

Calves

Thighs

Hips

Abdomen

Waist

Weight

Date

Resting

Heart Rate

Calves

Thighs

Hips

Abdomen

Waist

Weight

Date

___________ ___________ ___________

Week

(Date) # Of

Workouts

Total

Workout Time

___________ ___________ ___________

Week

(Date) # Of

Workouts

Total

Workout Time

Update once a week

EXERCISE DATA CHARTS

6/29/06

We warrant this product to be free from all

defects in material and workmanship when used

according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

See Limited Warranty Card for details.

Save your sales receipt.

(You may wish to staple it into this manual.)

Dedication to Quality

EDGE 288r Manual 6_29_06 595r Recumbent Bike Owners

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