S7200HRT SUSPENSION ELLIPTICAL™ TRAINER GUIDE OWNER’S
C ongratulations on choosing a VISION FITNESS Suspension Elliptical™ Trainer. You’ve taken an important step in developing and sustaining an exercise program! Your Suspension Elliptical™ Trainer is a tremendously effective tool for achieving your personal fitness goals.
Table of Contents CONSOLE CONSOLE OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . 10 CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS . . . . . . . . . 11 ON/OFF SWITCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 PROGRAM OVERVIEWS . . . . . . . . . 14 PROGRAM OPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . 16 USING THE PROGRAMS . . . . . . . . . 17 USING THE SPRINT 8 PROGRAM . . . 19 USING HEART RATE TRAINING . . . . . 20 USING THE HEART RATE CHEST STRAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 ALL HRT® PROGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . 22 USING THE USER PROGRAMS . . . . .
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CONSOLE S7200HRT DUAL-ACTION HANDLEBARS FOOT PAD SIDE STABILIZER FRONT FOOT & TRANSPORT WHEELS S7200HRT SUSPENSION ELLIPTICAL TRAINER 3
ALL MODELS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical product, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using this exercise product. 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. Only use attachments recommended by the manufacturer. • Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
ALL MODELS OTHER SAFETY TIPS FOR YOUR VISION FITNESS SUSPENSION ELLIPTICAL TRAINER CAUTION! If you experience chest pains, nausea, dizziness or shortness of breath, stop exercising immediately and consult your physician before continuing. • Do not wear loose clothing that might catch on any part of the Incline Suspension Trainer. • Read this Owner’s Guide before operating this Suspension Elliptical™ Trainer. CLEANING • Clean only with mild soap and a slightly damp cloth; never use solvents.
ALL MODELS ASSEMBLY It is recommended, when possible, that an authorized VISION FITNESS retailer assemble your Suspension Elliptical™ Trainer. If you have elected to assemble this product yourself, for your safety, please read and follow each of the steps in the enclosed assembly instructions. If you have any questions regarding any component or function of your Suspension Elliptical™ Trainer, contact your retailer.
ALL MODELS PLACEMENT IN YOUR HOME Please follow the safety instructions to place the Suspension Elliptical™ Trainer in the location where it will best be used. It is important that you place your Suspension Elliptical™ Trainer in a comfortable and inviting room. Avoid putting your Suspension Elliptical™ Trainer in an unfinished basement or undesirable setting. Exercise adherence will be easier to achieve only if you exercise in an attractive setting.
ALL MODELS CONTACT HEART RATE HAND PULSE HEART RATE SENSORS The Contact Hand Pulse Sensors are included on each product to monitor your heart rate. To use, grasp both of the sensors with a comfortable grip during your workout. The console will display your heart rate. It may take the system a few seconds to zero in on your actual heart rate. Most people have a grip that is conductive enough to transmit a good signal.
VARIABLE INCLINE Press the INCLINE UP or DOWN arrows to adjust the incline from level 1 to 16. This incline setting represents a range of motion. INTERVALS GLUTE BURN ENTER INCLINE HOLD TO SCAN HRT R S7200HRT FAT BURN Incline changes are not immediate. They will take time to get to the target incline angle.
S7200HRT CONSOLE DISPLAY CONSOLE OVERVIEW S7200HRT The computerized display allows the user to select a workout that meets their desired fitness goals. It also allows the user to monitor the progress and feedback of each workout so they can track improvements in overall fitness over time.
S7200HRT CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS A. START/HOLD TO RESET S7200HRT Press the START key to begin a MANUAL workout immediately without having to set individual information. When the program begins, you have the ability to adjust resistance and incline levels with the ARROW keys. PAUSE: If you need to PAUSE your program during a workout, pressing the START key will PAUSE your program for five minutes. Pressing START will return you to your workout.
S7200HRT CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS (continued) E. PROFILE DISPLAY S7200HRT This window provides a dot matrix profile of the workout segments you are about to complete, as well as those you have already completed, and the level of resistance for each segment. F. MESSAGE/FEEDBACK WINDOWS These windows provide step-by-step instructions in the setup mode, instructions, feedback and motivational messages during your workout.
ON/OFF SWITCH Turn your Suspension Elliptical™ Trainer off if you will not use it for an extended period of time.
THE S7200HRT PROGRAMS PROGRAM OVERVIEWS S7200HRT SPRINT 8 is an anaerobically-based interval program. It is effective in recruiting fast twitch muscle fibers and improving athletic performance. INTERVAL is an efficient workout that strengthens your cardiovascular system by alternating work intervals and recovery intervals. Be sure to challenge yourself with intense work intervals. FAT BURN is a program designed to target your stored body fat.
S7200HRT HRT CARDIO is a high-intensity program that keeps you at the upper range of your predicted maximum heart rate and promotes cardiovascular endurance and maximum calorie burning. The user must grasp the hand pulse sensors or wear a telemetric heart rate chest strap during use. The program will automatically adjust resistance to keep you at 80% of your predicted maximum heart rate.
PROGRAM OPTIONS S7200HRT PROGRAM PRESET INCLINE PRESET RESISTANCE MANUAL • INTERVAL • FAT BURN • SPRINT 8 • GLUTE BURN • SUMMIT HIKE • • HRT® PROGRAMS CUSTOM GOALS • INSTRUCTIONAL MESSAGE PROMPTS FIXED TIME • • HEART RATE CONTROLLED • • • NOTE: The incline profile will be displayed during the GLUTE BURN and SUMMIT HIKE programs. The resistance profile will be displayed briefly if you change your resistance level.
USING THE PROGRAMS SELECTING EASY START USER PROGRAMS Sprint 8 INTERVALS FAT BURN PROGRAMS ENTER INCLINE HOLD TO SCAN RESISTANCE START GLUTE BURN PROGRAMS GOALS PROGRAMS PAUSE • HOLD TO RESET SUMMIT HIKE HRT S7200HRT The easiest way to begin exercising is to simply press the START key. You will begin exercising in a MANUAL resistance program in which you can change the resistance levels to meet your goals. Current default settings will be used to determine exercise feedback.
USING THE PROGRAMS (continued) ENTERING TIME S7200HRT When prompted by the message center to enter a time, use the UP ▲ arrow and DOWN ▼ arrow to adjust the displayed exercise time to a desired value. INCLINE DISTANCE TIME RESISTANCE WATTS FAT BURN CALORIES METS USER PROGRAMS Sprint 8 INTERVALS STRIDES/MIN T I M E 3 1.
USING THE SPRINT 8 PROGRAM S7200HRT The Sprint 8 program is an anaerobic interval program designed to build muscle, improve speed, and naturally increase the release of Human Growth Hormone (HGH) in your body. Producing HGH through exercise and a proper diet has been shown as an effective way to burn fat and build lean muscle mass according to Phil Campbell, author of Ready, Set, Go! Synergy Fitness. Please go to Mr. Campbell’s website www.readysetgofitness.
USING HEART RATE TRAINING WHAT IS HEART RATE TRAINING? S7200HRT Heart Rate Training means exercising at an intensity that keeps you in your ideal heart rate zone. Your personal heart rate training zone depends on your fitness goal, such as weight loss, cardiovascular endurance, or strength building. Refer to page 36 for more information on heart rate training zones. VISION FITNESS HRT® programs are set up to keep you at an ideal heart rate based on your fitness goal.
TELEMETRIC HEART RATE CHEST STRAP S7200HRT The wireless Telemetric Chest Strap uses a pair of electrodes on the underside of the strap to send your heart rate signal to the console. Prior to wearing the chest strap, moisten the two rubber electrode pads with several drops of water. These electrodes must remain wet to provide an accurate signal. We advise using the chest strap against your skin, but it also functions through a thin layer of wet clothing.
ALL HRT PROGRAMS S7200HRT During the workout, the user will grasp the hand pulse sensors or wear the telemetric chest strap to send their heart rate signal to a receiver in the console. The console will continuously monitor the heart rate, adjusting the resistance level of the Suspension Elliptical™ Trainer to keep your heart rate within several beats of your Target Heart Rate.
HRT CARDIO S7200HRT The HRT CARDIO program is designed to maintain your heart rate at 80% of your predicted maximum heart rate. It is intended to improve efficiency and endurance of your cardiovascular system by working your heart, lungs and circulatory systems. This is a great workout for anyone, but beginners may want to start lower and build their way up to 80% of their predicted maximum heart rate.
USING THE USER PROGRAMS The USER programs allow four separate programs to be set and stored for future use. P R OF IL E 16 14 S7200HRT 12 10 Set-up for the USER program requires you to select from one of the four USER programs. You will then go through set-up mode like any other program, setting age, workout time and user weight.
USING THE GOAL PROGRAMS PROFIL E 16 14 12 S7200HRT The GOAL programs allow you to select one of three target goals for your workout. The target goals include: Time, Calories, and Distance. You will be asked your goal choice in set-up. You will then go through set-up mode like any other program, setting age, user weight, and resistance level. The workout will then begin and will run until your goal has been achieved.
S7200HRT ENGINEERING MODE S7200HRT Engineering consists of optional settings and information used by service technicians to assure your product is working in proper order. There are also several default settings that allow you to customize the Suspension Elliptical™ Trainer to fit your needs. ENTERING AND USING ENGINEERING MODE • Press and hold the UP ▲ and DOWN ▼ RESISTANCE ARROW keys simultaneously for three seconds. • The console will beep and bring you into engineering mode.
SERVICE AND TROUBLESHOOTING PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE TIPS GENERAL • Locate Suspension Elliptical™ Trainer in a cool, dry place. • Make sure all bolts and fasteners are kept tight. • Keep the display console free from fingerprints and salt build-up caused by sweat. • Use a cotton cloth with water and a mild cleaning product to clean the Suspension Elliptical™ Trainer. Other fabrics, including paper towels, may scratch the surface. Do not use ammonia or acid-based cleaners.
TROUBLESHOOTING Our Suspension Elliptical™ Trainers are designed to be reliable and easy to use. If, however, you have a problem, these troubleshooting steps may reveal the cause. GENERAL PROBLEM: The console does not light up. SOLUTION: Check to make sure the power switch located on the backside of the console is turned on. SOLUTION: Make sure the power cord is plugged into the base of the Suspension Elliptical™ Trainer, and the power switch located near the plug is on.
TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR HEART RATE MONITOR CHEST STRAP PROBLEM: No pulse reading appears. SOLUTION: There may be a poor connection between the contact pads and skin. Remoisten the contact pads. SOLUTION: Transmitter is not properly positioned; reposition the chest strap. SOLUTION: Verify that the distance between the transmitter and receiver is not beyond the recommended range of 36 inches. GENERAL PROBLEM: There is an erratic pulse rate. SOLUTION: Chest strap is too loose; readjust according to directions.
LIMITED HOME USE WARRANTY* VISION FITNESS extends the following exclusive, limited warranty, which shall apply only to the use of the device in the home, for residential, non-commercial purposes only. Any other use of the device shall void this warranty.
LIMITED HOME USE WARRANTY (continued) EXCLUSIVE REMEDY The exclusive remedy for any of the above warranties shall be repair or replacement of defective Parts, or the supply of Labor to cure any defect, provided that Labor shall be limited to one year. All Labor shall be supplied by the local Retailer who sold the Product, and the Product must be located within that Retailer’s service area. Products located outside the Retailer’s service area will not be covered by the Labor warranty.
LIMITED CORPORATE WARRANTY* Up to 3 hours use per day CORPORATE USES DEFINED VISION FITNESS warrants model S7200HRT for use in corporate facilities including: Hotels; Resorts; Police & Fire Stations; Apartment Complexes; Corporate Fitness Centers; Hospitals; Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Clinics, where average use is up to three hours per day. Not warranted for private Health Clubs, YMCA’s or Schools.
LIMITED CORPORATE WARRANTY (continued) Up to 3 hours use per day GENERAL EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS This warranty applies only to the original owner and is not transferable. This warranty is expressly limited to the repair or replacement of a defective Frame, ECB-PLUS™ Magnetic Brake, Electronic component, or defective Part and is the sole remedy of the warranty.
DEVELOPING A FITNESS PROGRAM By purchasing this piece of VISION FITNESS exercise equipment, you have made a commitment to exercise and now have the convenience of exercising in your own home. Your new equipment offers the flexibility to exercise at whatever time suits you best. It will be easier to maintain a consistent exercise program that will help you achieve your fitness goals. ACHIEVING YOUR FITNESS GOALS GENERAL An important step in developing a long-term fitness program is to determine your goals.
EXERCISE GUIDELINES EXERCISE DURATION GENERAL A common question asked is, “how much exercise do I need?” We recommend following the guidelines set up by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) for healthy aerobic activity. • Exercise three to five days per week. • Warm up for five to 10 minutes before aerobic activity. • Maintain your exercise activity for 30 to 45 minutes. • Gradually decrease the intensity of your workout, then stretch to cool down during the last five to 10 minutes.
TARGET HEART RATE GENERAL Target Heart Rate is a percentage of your maximum heart rate. Target Heart Rate will vary for each individual depending on age, current level of conditioning, and personal fitness goals. Exercise heart rate should range from 55% to 85% of your maximum heart rate. As a point of reference, we use the predicted maximum heart rate formula of (220 minus age) to determine your heart rate training zone. Please use the following chart to determine your predicted Target Heart Rate.
BALANCED FITNESS While cardiovascular exercise has been the primary method of fitness for many programs over the years, it should not be the only method. Strength Training and Flexibility Training have become more popular as exercise has developed.
STRETCHING Flexibility Training is not associated with fitness as often as cardiovascular exercise or Strength Training, even though it is just as important. A good stretching program will help to maintain flexibility of the hips and lower back. A flexible person will be less likely to injure themselves in common activities, such as reaching, twisting and turning, or in uncommon activities such as the annual softball tournament.
STANDING QUADRICEPS STRETCH Using a wall to provide balance, grasp your left ankle with your left hand and hold to stretch. Your knee should be pointing toward the floor. Hold the stretch for 15 to 30 seconds. Repeat with your right leg, and continue to alternate as necessary. GENERAL STANDING CALF STRETCH Standing about three to four feet from the wall, take one step forward with your right foot. Place your hands on the wall in front of you.
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