Schwinn 231 Owner's Manual

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131/251 EXERCISE BIKE OWNER'S MANUAL 131 Upright 231 Recumbent ...

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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 Schwinn...

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

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iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS Thefollowing 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 THi...

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SAFETY WARNING LABELS BEFOREUSINGYOURPRODUCT:The following safety warnings are located in site-specific areas on the Schwinn Exercise Bike Model 131and 231. Please read all safety precautions andwarning informationprior to using your product. Be sure...

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

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TheSchwinn® BioFitTM console is tilt-adjustable for a customizable viewing angle to accommodate various workout environments, positions and intensities Schwinn ® BioFit TM wide seats offer stability, comfort, and support Schwinn ® BioFit TM pedals...

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HOWTO USETHE SCHWINN ® EXERCISE BiKE m Seat adjustment Proper seat adjustment helps ensure maximum exercise efficiency and com- fort, while reducing the risk of injury. 1. Place one pedal in the forward position and center the ball of your foot over...

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mConsoleAdjustment Theuprightandrecumbentbikesbothfeatureatilt-adjustableconsolethatenables youtocustomizeyourownviewingangle.Toadjusttheconsoletiltposition, loosentheknob,movetheconsoletooneofthethreeavailabletiltpositions andre-tighten. mResistance...

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HOWTO USETHE SCHWINN ® EXERCISE BiKE COMPUTER Using the Computer Your Schwinn @ bike is equipped with a versatile computer console which includes: o o o o o o o o o o o Quick Start 1 Manual program 10 profile programs 3 Heart Rate Control programs 2...

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Computer Features == LCD [)isplay The large LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screen located in the center of the console is your information center. This display is divided into sections that provide information about your workout and any preset informat...

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USINGTHE 131/231 COMPUTER LCD Display Descriptions TiME iNTERVALTiME RPM WATTS DISTANCE PULSE SPEED CALORIES Displays the workout TIM E. The TIM E will count down from the TIME you entered when beginning the program and shows theTIME remaining for yo...

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USINGTHE 131/231 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 pro- gram easier or more challenging. 10 Profile programs: T...

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2 Custom User=defined Programs These programs enable you to set up, store into memory and then work out in 2 different course profiles that you customize. TimeTrial This program enables you to work out against a "pacer" to determine how lon...

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Calode Goal: The Calorie Goal feature lets you select an amount of Calories you would like to burn during your workout. When selecting "CALORIE GOAl", use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the amount of Calories you wish to "burn"...

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rate. When both of these situations occur, then the console will perform the Recovery Test. The console will show "01:00 STOP" and the time will begin to count down. Stop exercising but continue to grip the heart rate sensors. After 5 secon...

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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 program, or if you press START / PAUSE the computer will resume the program wher...

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D, E, mis-readings and interference. You may, from time to time find inconsistencies with the heart rate display on your display console. There are many external factors that can affect the heart rate display. Some factors that influence the reliabil...

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CONSOLE OPERATION m 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 increase or decrease...

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Chang_gLevels: You can increase or decrease the resistance level by pressing the UP or DOWN buttons at any time. To STOP or PAUSE the program: Press the START / PAUSE button to stop or pause your workout. The display will show "PRESS RESULT OR P...

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Select Program: Press any button to power up the console and "ENTER PROGRM" appears in the alphanumeric display. To access the heart rate con- trol programs, scroll through the display by using the UP or DOWN buttons until you reach "H...

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Changing Levels: You can only increase or decrease the resistance level by pressing the UP or DOWN buttons when in the first interval column which is the "warm-up column'[ This enables you to set your starting warm-up level. A longer warm-u...

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Start: You will then be prompted in the alphanumeric display to "PRESS START". Depending on your choice when entering "CUSTOM PROGS", "CUSTOM 01" or "CUSTOM 02" will display confirming your selection. You can n...

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Changi_ng Levels: You can increase or decrease the resistance level by pressing the UP or DOWN buttons at any time. Changing levels in this program is like changing gears on a bike. To increase or decrease your speed use the UP and DOWN buttons. END ...

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another person's score. This is because the test protocol only "estimates" your "Maximum Heart Rate." ***Please note: The FitnessTest program is a special program that requires un-interrupted exercise. After the initial Fitne...

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Changing Levels: You can increase or decrease the resistance level by pressing the UP or DOWN buttons at any time. To STOP or PAUSE the program: Press the START / PAUSE button to pause your workout. The display will show "PRESS RESULT OR PRESS S...

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MAINTENANCE OFYOUR SCHWINN ® EXERCISE BiKE m 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, carefully bu...

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FITNESS GUiDELiNES I 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 blood pr...

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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 be ...

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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. However,...

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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 of t...

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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 bui...

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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 heart ...

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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. If you exer...

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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 program. With some imagination and planning, it is easy to do. Exercise is one of life's joys. It energizes ...

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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 to ...

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SCHWINN ® FITNESS INC. 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 pro...

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iMPORTANT CONTACT NUMBERS Ifyou need assistance, please have both the serial number of your machine and the date of purchase available when you contact the appropriate NautiNs office listed below. WO_L#W_#ECUSTOIII_E_SE_WCE: • NORTHAMERICAOFFICE Na...

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