HZ SERIES B51 B52HR Upright User’s Guide
Table of Contents IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ASSEMBLY (B51 & B52HR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UPRIGHT OPERATION & ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CONSOLE FEATURES & DISPLAY (B51 & B52HR) . . . . . . . . . PROGRAM PROFILES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PROGRAM CHARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Important Precautions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical product, basic precautions should always be followed. Read all instructions before using this exercise product. WARNING WARNING! To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electrical shock or injury to persons: • • • • • • • • • • Use this exercise product for its intended use as described in this user’s guide. Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacture. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
! CAUTION CAUTION! • If you experience chest pains, nausea, dizziness or shortness of breath, stop exercising immediately and consult your physician before continuing. • Do not turn pedals by hand. • Do not wear clothing that might catch on any part of the upright bike. • Make sure handlebars are secure before each use. • Read the owner's guide before operating this upright bike. • Maintain a comfortable pace. Do not ‘sprint’ above 125 rpms on this machine.
CAUTION: BEFORE BEGINNING ANY EXERCISE PROGRAM, ALWAYS CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN. IF YOU EXPERIENCE CHEST PAINS, NAUSEA, DIZZINESS OR SHORTNESS OF BREATH, STOP EXERCISING AND CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE CONTINUING. IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ BEFORE USE! ASSEMBLY ! CAUTION CAUTION! There are several areas during the assembly process of a Horizon Fitness upright bike that special attention must be paid.
Before You Begin CONGRATULATIONS! on choosing an Horizon Fitness upright bike. You’ve taken an important step in developing and sustaining an exercise program! Your Horizon Fitness upright bike is a tremendously effective tool for achieving your personal fitness goals. Regular use of your Horizon Fitness upright bike can improve the quality of your life in so many ways.
Assembly UNPACKING Unpack the product where you will be using it. Place the product on a level flat surface. It is recommended that you place a protective covering on your floor. Note: It is recommended that you apply grease to the threads of each bolt as you assemble the product, to prevent loosening and noise. Also, during each assembly step, ensure that ALL nuts and bolts are in place and partially threaded in before completely tightening any ONE bolt.
B51/B52HR HARDWARE A) 45mm Bolt Quantity: 2 F) 12mm Screw Quantity: 2 B) 90mm Bolt Quantity: 2 G) 14mm Washer Quantity: 2 C) 15mm Bolt Quantity: 4 D) Acorn Nut Quantity: 2 H) 20mm Bolt Quantity: 2 8 E) 20mm Arc Washer Quantity: 10
1 3 2 B E D G J H F STEP 1: ATTACH MOBILE WHEEL/SLEEVE. Note: Make sure not to tighten bolts until all assembly steps have been completely assembled and aligned. 4 L STEP 2: ATTACH REAR FOOT SUPPORT TUBE. STEP 3: ATTACH SEAT AND SEAT POST. Note: Slide seat post into position and lock with the pop pin. Note: Bolts, nuts and washers are pre-attached to seat. 5 6 A E R STEP 4: ATTACH LEFT & RIGHT PEDALS. Note: Both pedals are labeled L for left and R for right.
Upright Operation & Adjustment POWER Your programmable (B52HR model only) upright bike is powered by a power supply. The power supply must be plugged into the power jack, which is located in the rear of the machine near the rear foot tube. POWER Your manual (B51 model only) upright is powered by 2 AA batteries, which are replaceable through the back side of the console.
MOVING Your Horizon Fitness upright bike has a pair of transport wheels built into the front of the frame. To move, firmly grasp the vertical seat post and one of the handlebars. Carefully lift and roll. Note: Your console may vary from the above B52HR diagram. ! CAUTION CAUTION! Our upright bikes are well built and heavy, weighing up to 150lbs.! Use care and additional help if necessary when moving.
Console Features & Display B51 QUICK START UP Simply begin exercising. The console will automatically begin counting up and tracking your information. RESET Press and hold the ‘SELECT’ button on the console.
SELECTING OPTIONAL FEEDBACK Press the ‘SELECT’ button on the console to scroll through and view your speed, time, distance, odometer, and calories. STARTING YOUR WORKOUT Start pedaling, the console will automaticly begin counting down. CHOOSING A RESISTANCE At any time during your workout you can change your resistance by adjusting the tension knob located on the console mast. The resistance levels vary from 1-15; 1 being the easiest, 15 being the most difficult.
TIME Shown as Minutes:Seconds. View the time remaining or the time elapsed in your workout. DISTANCE Shown as Miles. View the accumulated distance during your workout. SPEED Shown as your speed in miles per hour. ODOMETER Shows your accumulated distance for all your previous workouts. It will continue to track this distance until the batteries die or are pulled out. CALORIES Shown as total accumulated calories burned during your workout. PULSE Shown as Beats Per Minute.
B52HR QUICK START UP Simply press the 'Start" button to begin exercising. The program will automatically default to the Manual program unless another program is selected. CD/MP3 PLAYER HOLDER RESET Press and hold the ‘STOP’ button to reset the console. LOCATING THE SPEAKER INPUT JACK Compatible with AM/FM/CD/MP3 players and cassette, etc.
TIME Shown as Minutes:Seconds. View the time remaining or the time elapsed in your workout. DISTANCE Shown as Miles. View the accumulated distance during your workout. CALORIES Shown as total accumulated calories burned during your workout. RPM Shown as Revolutions per Minute. Improve striding technique while reducing leg muscle fatigue by striding between 60 & 70 RPM.
RESISTANCE During a workout, the amount of resistance can be adjusted by pressing the plus ‘Up’ or ‘Down’ buttons or the quick resistance keys on the console. The resistance levels vary from level 1 to 20 quick speed keys (level 1 being the easiest and level 20 being the most difficult). WATTS A measurement of your energy expenditure. May be used to evaluate and quantify your fitness progress over time. HEART RATE Shown as Beats per Minute.
CHOOSING A PROGRAM With the program text scrolling, press the arrow keys to scroll through the different programs. Press ‘ENTER’ to choose your desired program. Once you choose your program, you will see the resistance level scrolling across the screen. CHOOSING A LEVEL With the level text scrolling, press the arrow keys to scroll through the different levels. Press ‘ENTER’ to choose your desired level. Once you choose your level, you will see the time scrolling across the screen.
Program Profiles P1 MANUAL Customized workouts, allowing the user to adjust resistance level to the user's preference. P2 INTERVALS Improves your strength, speed, and endurance by raising and lowering the resistance levels throughout your workout to involve both your heart and muscles. P3 ROLLING Maintains weight by gradually raising and lowering the resistance level to gradually raise and lower your heart rate.
Program Charts P2 INTERVALS Time-based goal with 10 difficulty levels to choose from. Peak segments last 30 seconds, valley segments last 90 seconds. Warm-up and cool-down last 5:00 minutes each and are included in program times.
P4 WEIGHT LOSS Time-based goal with 10 difficulty levels to choose from. All segments last 10 seconds. Warm-up and cool-down last 5:00 minutes each and are included in program times.
USING YOUR RACE PROGRAM Your Race Program is designed to add motivation to a workout by allowing you to compete against a selected pacer. To use your Race Program, follow these instructions: 1. Choose the Race program by pressing the Arrow keys. Press ‘ENTER’. 2. Choose the desired Pace (average speed) using the Arrow buttons. The pace range is 10 to 28mph in increments of 0.5mph, with 10mph being the lowest and 28mph being the highest. Once the desired Pace is selected, press ‘ENTER’. 3.
USING YOUR THR ZONE PROGRAMS 1 & 2 (B52HR model only, chest strap sold separately) The THR zone program is designed to keep the user at an optimum exercise level, while adjusting the resistance levels to keep the user at a target heart rate. To choose the THR zone program, follow these instructions. 1. Choose the THR zone program by pressing the Arrow buttons. Press ‘ENTER’. 2. Determine your target THR zone by using the heart rate chart (reference target heart rate THR zone chart in table of contents).
USING YOUR CUSTOM USER PROGRAMS 1 & 2 Your Custom user program 1 & 2 is designed to allow you to create your own programming, with the ability to save your program settings for future workouts. To use your Custom user program 1 & 2, follow these instructions: 1. Once the Custom user program 1 & 2 has been selected, press ‘ENTER’. 2. Choose your desired time using the ‘Arrow/Up/Down’ buttons and press ‘ENTER’. 3. Choose your desired speed using the ‘Arrow/Up/Down’ buttons and press ‘ENTER’.
Troubleshooting & Maintenance Procedures WHAT KIND OF ROUTINE MAINTENANCE IS REQUIRED? We use sealed bearings throughout our bikes so lubrication is not needed. The most important maintenance step is to simply wipe your perspiration off the bike after each use. HOW DO I CLEAN MY HORIZON FITNESS UPRIGHT BIKE? Clean with soap and water cleaners only. Never use solvents on plastic parts.
Your Horizon Fitness upright bike is designed to be reliable and maintenance free. However, if you do experience problems with your upright bike, please reference the troubleshooting guide listed below. PROBLEM: There is no display on the console.
YOU MAY EXPERIENCE AN ERRATIC READOUT UNDER THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: • Gripping the heart rate handlebars too tight. Try to maintain moderate pressure while holding onto the heart rate handlebars. • Constant movement and vibration due to constantly holding the heart rate grips while exercising. • When you are breathing heavily during a workout. • When your hands are constricted by wearing a ring. • When your hands are dry or cold. Try moistening your palms or rubbing them together to warm.
Common Product Questions ARE THE SOUNDS MY UPRIGHT BIKE MAKES NORMAL? Our upright bikes are some of the quietest available because they use belt drives and friction free magnetic resistance. We use the highest grade bearings and belts to minimize noise. However, because the resistance system itself is so quiet, you will occasionally hear other slight mechanical noises. Unlike older, louder technologies, there are no fans, friction belts, or alternator noises to mask these sounds on our upright bikes.
Conditioning Guidelines Always consult your physician before beginning an exercise program. HOW OFTEN? The American Heart Association recommends that you exercise at least 3 to 4 days per week to maintain cardiovascular fitness. If you have other goals such as weight or fat loss, you will achieve your goal faster with more frequent exercise. Whether it’s 3 days or 6 days, remember that your ultimate goal should be to make exercise a lifetime habit.
HOW HARD? How hard you workout is also determined by your goals. If you use your Horizon Fitness upright bike to prepare for a 5K race, you will probably work out at a higher intensity than if your goal is general fitness. Regardless of your long term goals, always begin an exercise program at low intensity. Aerobic exercise does not have to be painful to be beneficial! There are two ways to measure your exercise intensity.
Monitoring Your Heart Rate FEEDBACK Your Horizon Fitness upright bike offers two heart rate feedback options. You may choose to use the heart rate handlebars, or the chest transmitter for a hands free workout. (B52HR model only) HEART RATE HANDLEBAR Place the palm of your hands directly on the heart rate handlebars. Both hands must grip the bars for your heart rate to register. When griping the handlebars, do not grip tightly. Holding the grips tightly may elevate your blood pressure.
Heart Rate Chart TARGET HEART RATE ZONE Your ‘Target Heart Rate Zone’ is a percentage of your maximum heart rate. Target Zones will vary for each individual, depending on age, current level of conditioning, and personal fitness goals. The American Heart Association recommends working-out at a ‘Target Heart Rate Zone’ of between 60% and 75% of your maximum heart rate. See the chart below for convenient reference.
Developing Your Fitness Program STRETCH FIRST Before using your Horizon Fitness product, it is best to take a few minutes doing a few gentle stretching exercises. Stretching prior to exercise will improve flexibility and reduce chances of exercise related injury. Ease into each of these stretches with a slow gentle motion. Do not stretch to the point of pain. Make sure not to bounce while doing these stretches.
Achieving Your Fitness Goals An important step in developing a long term fitness program is to determine your goals. Is your primary goal for exercising on your Horizon Fitness upright bike to lose weight? Improve muscle? Burn Stress? Prepare for the spring racing schedule? Knowing what your goals are will help you develop a more successful exercise program.
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Limited Warranty FRAME • LIFETIME Horizon Fitness warrants the frame against defects in workmanship and materials for the lifetime of the original owner. BRAKE • 5 YEARS (B51) 10 YEARS (B52HR) Horizon Fitness warrants the brake against defects in workmanship and materials for five years (B51), ten years (B52HR) of the original owner.
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