Schwinn 130/230 Owner's Manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL PN 001-6895 Rev B (08/2006) 130 Upright 230 Recumbent EXERCISE BIKE OWNER’S MANUAL ...

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CONGRATULATIONS! Thank you for making the Schwinn ® bike a part of your exercise and fitness activities. For years to come, you’ll be able to rely on Schwinn ® craftsmanship and durability as you pursue your personal fitness goals. This Sc...

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Precautions .................................................................................4 Important Safety Instructions ............................................4 Safety Warning Labels ............................

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The following definition applies to the word “Warning” found throughout this manual: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. PRIOR TO USING THIS ...

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Model 130 Label 1 SAFETY WARNING LABELS BEFORE USING YOUR PRODUCT: The following safety warnings are located in site-specific areas on the Schwinn Exercise Bike Model 130 and 230. Please read all safety precautions and warning information prior t...

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Model 230 Label 1 SAFEGUARDS 6 ...

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THE REVOLUTIONARY SCHWINN ® BIOFIT ™ COMFORT SYSTEM The unique and revolutionary Schwinn ® BioFit ™ Comfort System is designed specifically to ensure that each point of contact and user-interface with the bike provides the user with pro...

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Other features:  The Schwinn ® BioFit ™ console is tilt-adjustable for a customizable viewing angle to accommodate various workout environments,positions and intensities  Schwinn ® BioFit ™ wide seats offer stability, comfort, ...

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 Seat adjustment Proper seat adjustment helps ensure maximum exercise efficiency and comfort, while reducing the risk of injury. 1. Place one pedal in the forward position and center the ball of your foot over the center of the pedal. Your leg ...

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 Console Adjustment The upright and recumbent bikes both feature a tilt-adjustable console that enables you to customize your own viewing angle. To adjust the console tilt position, loosen the knob, move the console to one of the three availab...

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HOW TO USE THE SCHWINN ® EXERCISE BIKE COMPUTER Using the Computer Your Schwinn ® bike is equipped with a versatile computer console which includes: • Quick Start • 1 Manual program • 6 profile programs • Calorie Goal • BMI (Bo...

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Computer Console Design Before we discuss using the specific functions of the computer, let’s get familiar with the display, the different features, and various buttons located on the console. Computer Features  LCD Display The large LCD (Liq...

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USING THE 130/230 COMPUTER  LCD Display Descriptions TIME Displays the workout TIME. The TIME will count down from the TIME you entered when beginning the program and shows the TIME remaining for your workout. INTERVAL TIME Displays t...

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USING THE 130/230 COMPUTER  Auto Shut-Off (Sleep Mode) The console will automatically shut off in approximately 2 minutes without use or input. There is no on/off switch. (Press any button to power up the console and “ENTER PROGRAM” appears...

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SOFTWARE FEATURES Quick Start: This is a “one-touch” way of starting the Manual Program. 1 Manual Program: You manually adjust the resistance level during your workout to make the program easier or more challenging. 6 Profile programs: The comp...

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There are limitations however. It may overestimate body fat in athletes and others who have a muscular build. It may also underestimate body fat in older persons and others who have lost muscle mass. When choosing the BMI program you will be prom...

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on the display will blink. This message will show for 5 seconds, then the Program will resume. You must see your heart rate on the display and then you must push the RECOVERY button again to perform the test. Helpful Tip: For a more relevant sco...

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IMPORTANT Things You Should Know Before Exercising A. The values calculated or measured by the computer are for exercise reference purposes only, NOT FOR MEDICAL PUR- POSES. Please consult your physician before starting any exercise progra...

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CONSOLE OPERATION  Console Operation – Quick Start QUICK START: Press QUICK START to take you immediately to the Manual program. Resistance level will be Level 1. Time will start from 00:00 and count up. Changing Levels: You can increas...

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To STOP or PAUSE the program: Press the START / PAUSE button to stop or pause your workout. The display will show “PRESS RESULT OR PRESS START” . Then if you press the RESULTS button the computer will show your workout results and end the p...

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scroll through the display by using the UP or DOWN buttons until you reach “CALORIE GOAL” then press ENTER. Enter Calories: You will then be prompted in the alphanumeric display to “ENTER CALS”. Select the desired Calories to burn by usi...

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Enter Weight: You will then be prompted in the alphanumeric display to “ENTRWEIGHT (lbs. or kgs) ”. Select the appropriate weight by using the UP or DOWN buttons and then press ENTER to confirm your selection. Enter Height: You will then be ...

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MAINTENANCE OF YOUR SCHWINN ® EXERCISE BIKE  Moving your Exercise Bike To move the recumbent bike, carefully but securely lift the rear end of the bike and slowly steer the bike to the desired location (Fig A). To move the upright bike, c...

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FITNESS GUIDELINES  Exercise and Health It is not a secret that lack of exercise is increasingly becoming a major health issue. Obesity is on the rise, and being overweight can contribute to an increased risk in heart attack, diabetes, high bl...

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STEPS TO GETTING STARTED Once you have made the commitment to start exercising at home, here are some suggestions that may help you stay motivated. The first step is the most difficult. Any new habit is difficult to establish at first, but it can b...

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COMPONENTS OF FITNESS Over the past 25 years, many people have focused on walking, running, cycling, swimming and other types of aerobic activity as their only means of exercise. However, we have learned that two other components of fitness are just...

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We have learned through a variety of studies that those individuals who just train aerobically (without strength training) do maintain their cardiovascular endurance over the years, but they generally lose lean muscle mass as they get older. Howev...

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NUTRITION Of course, every good health and fitness program will also include a good nutrition component. Good nutrition is likely the most important factor in maintaining ideal body weight and managing weight loss. There are a variety of schools o...

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MONITORING YOUR INTENSITY When you are doing cardiovascular workouts, it is important that you work at the appropriate intensities when you are first starting out. It is also impor- tant that you workout at a variety of intensities after you have ...

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shown the best way to do this is not to establish heart rate numbers based upon age, but rather based upon how you feel. The following chart will allow you to log your heart rate numbers based upon how you feel when working out. Simply log the hear...

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BEATING THE DROPOUT ODDS The Surgeon General’s Report on Physical Activity and Health summarizes a few main points: 1. Regular physical activity offers substantial improvements in health and well-being for a majority of Americans. 2. ...

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your workout so that you keep your interest high and your boredom low. The bottom line is you must be creative and innovative to keep up your fitness pro - gram. With some imagination and planning, it is easy to do. Exercise is one of life’s joys....

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SCHWINN ® EXERCISE BIKE WORKOUT LOG Keeping a log of your workouts is a good way to track your progress toward your goals and is an excellent visual indicator of your increased level of physical fitness. A workout log is also an outstanding tool ...

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LIMITED WARRANTY FOR EXERCISE PRODUCTS All Schwinn ® exercise products are warranted to the retail purchaser to be free from defects in materials and workmanship. Warranty coverage valid to the original purchaser only and proof of purchase will b...

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IMPORTANT CONTACT NUMBERS INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE: • INTERNATIONAL OFFICE Nautilus International S.A. Rue Jean Prouvé 6 1762 Givisiez / Switzerland Tel: + 41-26-460-77-77 Fax: + 41-26-460-77-70 Email: [email protected] INTERNATIONA...

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©2006. Nautilus, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Nautilus, SelectTech and the Nautilius logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Nautilus, Inc. Schwinn and the Schwinn Quality Seal are registered trademarks. Nautilus, Inc., World Headqua...