0/13/2003 11:55 AM Page 1 HORIZON FITNESS 800 BURTON BOULEVARD DEFOREST, WISCONSIN 53532 phone 1.888.993.3199 fax 1.608.842.1660 www.horizonfitness.com Rev. 1.1 ELLIPTICAL elite elliptical owner’s guidev1.1.qxd ELITE 2.0E ELITE 3.0E ELITE 4.
elite elliptical owner’s guidev1.1.qxd 10/13/2003 11:55 AM Page 3 LIMITED HOME USE WARRANTY FRAME - LIFETIME Horizon Fitness warrants the frame against defects in workmanship and materials for the lifetime of the original owner. BRAKE - LIFETIME Horizon Fitness warrants the brake against defects in workmanship and materials for the lifetime of the original owner.
elite elliptical owner’s guidev1.1.qxd 10/13/2003 11:55 AM Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS MONTHLY LOG SHEET 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 Owner's guide.
elite elliptical owner’s guidev1.1.qxd 10/13/2003 11:55 AM Page 5 WEEKLY LOG SHEET OTHER SAFETY TIPS FOR YOUR ELLIPTICAL TRAINER ! 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 pedal arms by hand. • Do not wear clothing that might catch on any part of the elliptical trainer. • Make sure handlebars are secure before each use.
elite elliptical owner’s guidev1.1.qxd 10/13/2003 11:55 AM Page 6 CONGRATULATIONS! on choosing a Elite Series elliptical trainer. You’ve taken an important step in developing and sustaining an exercise program! Your elliptical trainer is a tremendously effective tool for achieving your personal fitness goals. Regular use of your elliptical trainer can improve the quality of your life in so many ways.
elite elliptical owner’s guidev1.1.qxd 10/13/2003 11:55 AM Page 7 FOOT POSITIONING Your elliptical trainer offers a variety of foot positions. Moving your foot to the forward most position of the foot pad increases your step height, which will create a feel similar to a step machine. Placing your foot toward the back of the foot pad decreases your step height and creates more of a gliding feel, similar to a smooth walk or run.
elite elliptical owner’s guidev1.1.qxd 10/13/2003 11:55 AM Page 8 GETTING STARTED DEVELOPING A FITNESS PROGRAM POWER STRETCH FIRST The console on your (Elite 2.0E) is powered by 2 AA batteries, which are replaceable through the back side of the console. Your elliptical itself, is powered by you. Your programmable (Elite 3.0E and Elite 4.0E) elliptical trainer is powered by a power supply.
elite elliptical owner’s guidev1.1.qxd 10/13/2003 11:55 AM Page 9 HOW HARD? MOVING How hard you workout is also determined by your goals. If you use your elliptical trainer to prepare for a 5K run, 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.
elite elliptical owner’s guidev1.1.qxd 10/13/2003 11:55 AM Page 10 KNOW YOUR ELLIPTICAL GRIP PULSE ROUTINE MAINTENANCE TIPS CONSOLE WHAT KIND OF ROUTINE MAINTENANCE IS REQUIRED? We use sealed bearings throughout our ellipticals so lubrication is not needed. The most important maintenance step is to simply wipe your perspiration off the trainer after each use. HANDLE BAR HOW DO I CLEAN MY HORIZON FITNESS ELLIPTICAL TRAINER? Clean with soap and water cleaners only.
elite elliptical owner’s guidev1.1.qxd 10/13/2003 11:55 AM Page 11 EXERCISE GUIDELINES QUICK START UP Simply begin exercising. The console will automatically begin counting up and tracking your information. 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.
elite elliptical owner’s guidev1.1.qxd 10/13/2003 11:55 AM Page 12 PROGRAMMING COMMON PRODUCT QUESTIONS CHOOSING YOUR TIME ARE THE SOUNDS MY ELLIPTICAL TRAINER MAKES NORMAL? Press the ‘SET TIME’ button on the console to select your workout time (time is set in 1 minute increments). Our elliptical trainers 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.
elite elliptical owner’s guidev1.1.qxd 10/13/2003 11:55 AM Page 13 PROBLEM: Erratic or Inconsistent Readout. SOLUTION: This is often caused by dry electrodes or a loose chest strap. (Elite 3.0E and Elite 4.0E DISPLAY only) Moisture on the rubber electrodes is required for proper operation. Try a more generous coating of water on the electrodes and tightening the chest strap. Chest your exercise environment for sources of interference such as high power lines, large motors, etc.
elite elliptical owner’s guidev1.1.qxd 10/13/2003 11:56 AM Page 14 KNOW YOUR ELLIPTICAL TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR ELLIPTICAL TRAINER CONSOLE GRIP PULSE HANDLE BAR Your Horizon Fitness elliptical is designed to be reliable and maintenance free. However, if you do experience problems with your elliptical, please reference the troubleshooting guide listed below. PROBLEM: There is no display on the console.
elite elliptical owner’s guidev1.1.qxd 10/13/2003 11:56 AM Page 15 QUICK START UP T H R Z o n e TM Simply press the 'Start" button to begin exercising. The program will automatically default to the Manual program unless another program is selected. 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.
elite elliptical owner’s guidev1.1.qxd 10/13/2003 11:56 AM Page 16 DISPLAY MONITORING YOUR HEART RATE TIME FEEDBACK Shown as Minutes:Seconds. View the time remaining or the time elapsed in your workout. Your elliptical trainer offers two heart rate feedback options. You may choose to use the heart rate handlebars, or the chest transmitter for a hands free workout. HEART RATE HANDLEBAR Place the palm of your hands directly on the heart rate handlebars.
elite elliptical owner’s guidev1.1.qxd 10/13/2003 11:56 AM U S I N G Y O U R T H R Z o n e TM Page 17 PROGRAM Once the ‘THR Zone’ quick program key is selected, wait for 5 seconds and you will see the target heart rate flashing in the Heart Rate window. Using the chart on page 21, determine your target heart rate. Your target heart rate should be set at a number that you will be able to exercise at throughout the majority of your workout.
elite elliptical owner’s guidev1.1.qxd 10/13/2003 11:56 AM Page 18 CHOOSING A PROGRAM PROGRAM PROFILES To choose a program, press the quick program key. The program profile lights will show you which program you have selected. Once you choose a program, wait for 5 seconds and you will see the resistance level flashing in the Resistance window. MANUAL Customized workouts, allowing the user to adjust resistance level to the user's preference.
elite elliptical owner’s guidev1.1.qxd 10/13/2003 11:56 AM Page 18 CHOOSING A PROGRAM PROGRAM PROFILES To choose a program, press the quick program key. The program profile lights will show you which program you have selected. Once you choose a program, wait for 5 seconds and you will see the resistance level flashing in the Resistance window. MANUAL Customized workouts, allowing the user to adjust resistance level to the user's preference.
elite elliptical owner’s guidev1.1.qxd 10/13/2003 11:56 AM U S I N G Y O U R T H R Z o n e TM Page 17 PROGRAM Once the ‘THR Zone’ quick program key is selected, wait for 5 seconds and you will see the target heart rate flashing in the Heart Rate window. Using the chart on page 21, determine your target heart rate. Your target heart rate should be set at a number that you will be able to exercise at throughout the majority of your workout.
elite elliptical owner’s guidev1.1.qxd 10/13/2003 11:56 AM Page 16 DISPLAY MONITORING YOUR HEART RATE TIME FEEDBACK Shown as Minutes:Seconds. View the time remaining or the time elapsed in your workout. Your elliptical trainer offers two heart rate feedback options. You may choose to use the heart rate handlebars, or the chest transmitter for a hands free workout. HEART RATE HANDLEBAR Place the palm of your hands directly on the heart rate handlebars.
elite elliptical owner’s guidev1.1.qxd 10/13/2003 11:56 AM Page 15 QUICK START UP T H R Z o n e TM Simply press the 'Start" button to begin exercising. The program will automatically default to the Manual program unless another program is selected. 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.
elite elliptical owner’s guidev1.1.qxd 10/13/2003 11:56 AM Page 14 KNOW YOUR ELLIPTICAL TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR ELLIPTICAL TRAINER CONSOLE GRIP PULSE HANDLE BAR Your Horizon Fitness elliptical is designed to be reliable and maintenance free. However, if you do experience problems with your elliptical, please reference the troubleshooting guide listed below. PROBLEM: There is no display on the console.
elite elliptical owner’s guidev1.1.qxd 10/13/2003 11:55 AM Page 13 PROBLEM: Erratic or Inconsistent Readout. SOLUTION: This is often caused by dry electrodes or a loose chest strap. (Elite 3.0E and Elite 4.0E DISPLAY only) Moisture on the rubber electrodes is required for proper operation. Try a more generous coating of water on the electrodes and tightening the chest strap. Chest your exercise environment for sources of interference such as high power lines, large motors, etc.
elite elliptical owner’s guidev1.1.qxd 10/13/2003 11:55 AM Page 12 PROGRAMMING COMMON PRODUCT QUESTIONS CHOOSING YOUR TIME ARE THE SOUNDS MY ELLIPTICAL TRAINER MAKES NORMAL? Press the ‘SET TIME’ button on the console to select your workout time (time is set in 1 minute increments). Our elliptical trainers 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.
elite elliptical owner’s guidev1.1.qxd 10/13/2003 11:55 AM Page 11 EXERCISE GUIDELINES QUICK START UP Simply begin exercising. The console will automatically begin counting up and tracking your information. 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.
elite elliptical owner’s guidev1.1.qxd 10/13/2003 11:55 AM Page 10 KNOW YOUR ELLIPTICAL GRIP PULSE ROUTINE MAINTENANCE TIPS CONSOLE WHAT KIND OF ROUTINE MAINTENANCE IS REQUIRED? We use sealed bearings throughout our ellipticals so lubrication is not needed. The most important maintenance step is to simply wipe your perspiration off the trainer after each use. HANDLE BAR HOW DO I CLEAN MY HORIZON FITNESS ELLIPTICAL TRAINER? Clean with soap and water cleaners only.
elite elliptical owner’s guidev1.1.qxd 10/13/2003 11:55 AM Page 9 HOW HARD? MOVING How hard you workout is also determined by your goals. If you use your elliptical trainer to prepare for a 5K run, 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.
elite elliptical owner’s guidev1.1.qxd 10/13/2003 11:55 AM Page 8 GETTING STARTED DEVELOPING A FITNESS PROGRAM POWER STRETCH FIRST The console on your (Elite 2.0E) is powered by 2 AA batteries, which are replaceable through the back side of the console. Your elliptical itself, is powered by you. Your programmable (Elite 3.0E and Elite 4.0E) elliptical trainer is powered by a power supply.
elite elliptical owner’s guidev1.1.qxd 10/13/2003 11:55 AM Page 7 FOOT POSITIONING Your elliptical trainer offers a variety of foot positions. Moving your foot to the forward most position of the foot pad increases your step height, which will create a feel similar to a step machine. Placing your foot toward the back of the foot pad decreases your step height and creates more of a gliding feel, similar to a smooth walk or run.
elite elliptical owner’s guidev1.1.qxd 10/13/2003 11:55 AM Page 6 CONGRATULATIONS! on choosing a Elite Series elliptical trainer. You’ve taken an important step in developing and sustaining an exercise program! Your elliptical trainer is a tremendously effective tool for achieving your personal fitness goals. Regular use of your elliptical trainer can improve the quality of your life in so many ways.
elite elliptical owner’s guidev1.1.qxd 10/13/2003 11:55 AM Page 5 WEEKLY LOG SHEET OTHER SAFETY TIPS FOR YOUR ELLIPTICAL TRAINER ! 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 pedal arms by hand. • Do not wear clothing that might catch on any part of the elliptical trainer. • Make sure handlebars are secure before each use.
elite elliptical owner’s guidev1.1.qxd 10/13/2003 11:55 AM Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS MONTHLY LOG SHEET 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 Owner's guide.
elite elliptical owner’s guidev1.1.qxd 10/13/2003 11:55 AM Page 3 LIMITED HOME USE WARRANTY FRAME - LIFETIME Horizon Fitness warrants the frame against defects in workmanship and materials for the lifetime of the original owner. BRAKE - LIFETIME Horizon Fitness warrants the brake against defects in workmanship and materials for the lifetime of the original owner.
10/13/2003 11:55 AM Page 1 HORIZON FITNESS 800 BURTON BOULEVARD DEFOREST, WISCONSIN 53532 phone 1.888.993.3199 fax 1.608.842.1660 www.horizonfitness.com Rev. 1.1 ELLIPTICAL elite elliptical owner’s guidev1.1.qxd ELITE 2.0E ELITE 3.0E ELITE 4.
