5.5e OWNER’S MANUAL F OR M AXIMUM E FFECTIVENESS AND S AFETY, P LEASE R EAD T HIS O WNER ’ S M ANUAL B EFORE U SING Y OUR N EW B ALANCE 5.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions ...........................................................2 Unit Warning Labels ..........................................................................3 Specifications & Parts .......................................................................3 Introduction .......................................................................................4 Assembly Instructions.....................................................................
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this machine 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. 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.
UNIT WARNING LABELS Important: See below for placement of the following warning labels on your unit. WARNING LABEL 1 WARNING LABEL 2 WARNING 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 275 LBS. REPLACE THIS LABEL IF DAMAGED, ILLEGIBLE OR REMOVED. DO NOT PLUG THE AC ADAPTER INTO WALL UNTIL ELECTRONICS MONITOR IS COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED.
INTRODUCTION CONGRATULATIONS ON PURCHASING YOUR NEW BALANCE 5.5e ELLIPTICAL TRAINER 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.
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. To familiarize yourself with the parts involved, lay them out on the floor as shown below. Remove all small boxes and packing first. Check to be sure all parts are present before beginning assembly. swing arms vertical column tube New Balance 5.
STEP 1 – Vertical Column Installation vertical column tube a) Lift Vertical Column Tube and insert into Base Frame Assembly, see Figure 1. When lifting and inserting Vertical Column Tube DO NOT cut wires. Note: It is critical to line up sticker on Vertical Column Tube with sticker on Base Frame Assembly to ensure proper alignment. alignment stickers b) Insert (6) Allen Bolts, (6) Spring Washers and (6) Curved Washers from fastener pack. Tighten bolts with Allen Wrench provided.
STEP 3 – Foot Platform Installation a) Put Metal Sleeves over studs on left and right Foot Tubes, see Figure 3a. Note: Place the longer black sleeves on center studs. b) Slide Foot Platforms onto Metal Sleeves and align bolt holes. Secure using (4) Phillips Bolts and (4) Washers. Tighten bolts, see Figure 3b.
STEP 6 – Computer Installation a) Remove battery door from back of Computer, insert (4) “C” batteries in order shown in Figure 6b and replace the battery door. b) Remove the (4) Phillips Screws from the back of the Computer. c) Plug Computer Wire and Computer Extension Wire together and carefully tuck wires into Stationary Handlebar Assembly, see Figure 6a. d) Attach Computer using (4) Phillips Screws that were removed in step 6b and tighten, see Figure 6b.
GETTING STARTED Once your New Balance 5.5e Elliptical Trainer 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 unit to protect your flooring. Before you begin your first workout on the New Balance 5.5e Elliptical Trainer, practice getting on and off your trainer a few times until you are comfortable with this movement. Getting On Move the left foot platform to its lowest position.
CHANGING FOOT POSITIONS The generously sized foot platforms are 7”wide by 16” inches long, which provides workout stability and allows you to vary your foot position for different workout intensities. Begin with your feet in the most forward position and then move your feet to the position that feels most comfortable to you. The further back your feet are placed on the foot platforms, the greater the vertical height of the elliptical motion and therefore, the harder the workout.
OPERATING THE COMPUTER WARNING The batteries must be installed as instructed on page 8. 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. WARNING Do not plug AC Adapter into wall until computer is completely assembled. Introduction Your unit is equipped with a programmable computer to help you track your progress and motivate you to reach your fitness goals.
Buttons and Definitions Programs 11 and 12: ENTER: This button allows users to set the Program and Time on Programs 1-10 and Time and Age on Programs 11-12. These unique programs allow the computer to adjust the workout resistance according to your heart rate automatically. Grasp the pulse sensors and hold with a firm grip. If the current Heart Rate is greater than the Target Heart Rate, the computer will decrease the workout resistance automatically.
LCD Workout Graphics PROGRAM 1 PROGRAM 5 MANUAL PROGRAM 2 FAT BLASTER INCLINE PROGRAM 6 ROLLING HILLS PROGRAM 3 SUPER SLOW INCLINE PROGRAM 7 SHAPE UP VALLEY PROGRAM 4 RANDOM ENERGY PROGRAM 8 CARDIO PLATEAU CARDIO PLATEAU 2 PROGRAM 9 PEAKS AND VALLEYS PROGRAM 10 OVER THE HILL PROGRAM 11 60% OF TARGET HEART RATE PROGRAM 12 85% OF TARGET HEART RATE LCD Contrast Calibration The contrast of the screen can be adjusted by the following steps: • During the STOP mode, press and hold the ENTER
EXERCISE GUIDELINES IMPORTANT Please review this section before you begin exercising. 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.
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. 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 16 for more information on how to determine and measure your heart rate.
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.
HEART RATE TARGET ZONE FOR CARDIOVASCULAR FITNESS TABLE 1 200 195 190 190 185 180 180 175 170 170 165 Heart 160 Rate (Beats/ 150 Min) 140 165 161 160 157 155 153 148 150 144 145 140 Maximum Attainable Heart Rate 140 136 136 133 131 129 130 127 129 123 129 119 120 115 119 112 108 110 100 20 105 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 85% Target Zone 65 70 101 98 75 70% Target 80 Zone AGE (YRS) TABLE 2 Exercise Week &1 & 2 &3 & 4 &5 & 6 &7 & 8 & 9 & 10 &11 & 12 Warm Up Period 5
WARM UP & COOL DOWN STRETCHES Stretches can help improve flexibility and relieve the tightness in muscles that results from repetitive sport movements that require a limited range of motion, like elliptical striding. 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.
4. Back Stretch Stand with your legs shoulder length 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.
CARE & STORAGE OF YOUR NEW BALANCE 5.5e Care Directions Storing Directions Your New Balance 5.5e Elliptical Trainer has been carefully designed to require minimum maintenance. However, we recommend the following to keep your unit operating smoothly. Your elliptical trainer is lightweight, compact and portable. It can be easily moved from place to place. • Unplug your unit. • Unplug your unit when it is not in use. • Use your unit indoors only.
WORKOUT PROGRESS CHARTS Use the charts below and on the following pages 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.
ADDITIONAL WORKOUT PROGRESS CHARTS 22 Date Weight Waist Abdomen Hips Thighs Calves Resting Heart Rate Date Weight Waist Abdomen Hips Thighs Calves Resting Heart Rate
EXERCISE DATA CHARTS Update once a week Week (Date) # Of Workouts Total Workout Time Week (Date) # Of Workouts Total Workout Time ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________
ADDITIONAL EXERCISE DATA CHARTS Update once a week Week (Date) # Of Workouts Total Workout Time Week (Date) # Of Workouts Total Workout Time ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________
New Balance Fitness Equipment Dedication to Quality New Balance Fitness Equipment warrants 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. If you have any comments or questions contact our Customer Service Department, toll free at 1-800-292-5009, Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, EST. Please record the following information and keep for reference.
