Life Fitness Elliptical Trainer M051 00K61 B137 User Manual
CLUB SERIES CROSS-TRAINER (CSX)  
OPERATION MANUAL  
M051-00K61-B137  
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TABLE OF CONTENTS  
Section  
Description  
1.  
1.1  
1.2  
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
2.  
Console Overlay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Console Overlay Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Console Overlay Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
Reading Rack and Accessory Trays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12  
2.1  
2.2  
2.3  
3.  
3.1  
3.2  
Heart Rate Zone Training® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13  
Why Heart Rate Zone Training® Exercise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13  
Heart Rate Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14  
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The Workouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16  
Workout Overviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16  
Using the Workouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17  
Workout Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21  
Using My Workouts Personal Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29  
4.1  
4.2  
4.3  
4.4  
5.  
5.1  
5.2  
System Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31  
Entering and Using the System Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31  
Manager’s Configuration (Optional Settings) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32  
6.  
Service and Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34  
Preventive Maintenance Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34  
Preventive Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35  
Troubleshooting the Optional Polar® Telemetry Heart Rate Chest Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36  
Troubleshooting the iPod® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38  
Troubleshooting the Lifepulse™ System Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40  
How to Obtain Product Service / Serial Number Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40  
6.1  
6.2  
6.3  
6.4  
6.5  
6.6  
7.  
7.1  
7.2  
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41  
CSX Cross-Trainer Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41  
CSX Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42  
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Before using this product, it is essential that this ENTIRE operation manual and ALL installation instructions be read.  
It describes equipment setup and instructs members on how to use it correctly and safely.  
Avant toute utilisation de ce produit, il est indispensable de lire ce manuel d'utilisation  
dans son INTÉGRALITÉ, ainsi que TOUTES les instructions d'installations.  
Ce manuel explique comment installer l'équipement et comment l'utiliser correctement et sans danger.  
FCC Warning - Possible Radio / Television Interference  
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part  
15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a  
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and  
used in accordance with the user manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no  
guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference  
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to  
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:  
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Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
CAUTION: Any changes or modifications to this equipment could void the product warranty.  
MISE EN GARDE: Tout changement et toute modification de ce matériel peut annuler la garantie  
du produit.  
Any service, other than cleaning or user maintenance, must be performed by an authorized service representative.  
There are no user serviceable parts  
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This Operation Manual describes the functions of the following product:  
Club Series Cross-Trainer (CSX)  
See "Specifications" in this manual for product specific features.  
Statement of Purpose: The Life Fitness Cross-Trainer is an exercise machine that combines low-impact elliptical pedaling  
with push/pull arm motion to provide an efficient, effective total body workout.  
CAUTION: Life Fitness STRONGLY recommends seeing a physician for a complete medical exam before  
undertaking an exercise program, particularly if the user has a family history of high blood pressure or  
heart disease, or is over the age of 45, or smokes, has high cholesterol, is obese, or has not exercised  
regularly in the past year.  
If, at any time while exercising, the user experiences faintness, dizziness, pain, or shortness of breath, he or she must  
stop immediately.  
MISE EN GARDE: Life Fitness conseille VIVEMENT de consulter un médecin pour subir un examen médi-  
cal complet avant de commencer tout programme d'exercice, et tout particulièrement si l'utilisateur a des  
antécédents familiaux d'hypertension ou de troubles cardiaques, ou s'il a plus de 45 ans, s'il fume, s'il a  
du cholestérol, s'il est obèse ou n'a pas fait d'exercice régulièrement depuis un an.  
Si, pendant l'utilisation de l'appareil, l'utilisateur ressent un malaise, des vertiges, des douleurs ou des difficultés à  
respirer, il doit cesser immédiatement.  
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GETTING STARTED  
1.1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
SAFETY WARNING: The safety of the product can be maintained only if it is examined regularly for dam-  
age and wear. See Preventive Maintenance section for details.  
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DANGER:To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always unplug this Life Fitness product before cleaning or at-  
tempting any maintenance activity.  
WARNING:To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock or injury, it is imperative to connect each product  
to a properly grounded electrical outlet.  
Never operate a Life Fitness product if it has a damaged power cord or electrical plug, or if it has been dropped, dam-  
aged, or even partially immersed in water. If this occurs, contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services.  
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Position this product so the power cord plug is accessible to the user.  
Keep the power cord away from heated surfaces. Do not pull the equipment by the power cord or use the cord  
as a handle. Do not run the power cord on the floor under or along the side of the Life Fitness Cross-Trainer.  
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If the electrical supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer, an authorized service agent,  
or a similarly qualified person to avoid a hazard.  
If this Life Fitness product does not function properly after it has been dropped, damaged, or even partially immersed  
in water, contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services for assistance.  
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Always follow the console instructions for proper operation.  
Close supervision is necessary when used by children, invalids or disabled persons.  
Do not use this product outdoors, near swimming pools or in areas of high humidity.  
Never operate a Life Fitness product with the air openings blocked. Keep air openings free of lint, hair or any other  
obstructing material.  
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Never insert objects into any opening in this product. If an object should drop inside, carefully retrieve it. If the item  
cannot be reached, contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services.  
Never place liquids of any type directly on the unit, except in the water bottle holder. Containers with lids are recom-  
mended.  
Wear shoes with rubber or high-traction soles. Do not use shoes with heels, leather soles, cleats or spikes. Make  
sure no stones are embedded in the soles.  
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Keep all loose clothing, shoelaces and towels away from moving parts.  
Do not use this product in bare feet.  
Do not tip the unit on its side during operation.  
Keep the area around the Life Fitness product clear of any obstructions, including walls and furniture. Ensure that  
there is at least one foot of clearance in front of the Life Fitness Cross-Trainer.  
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Use caution when mounting or dismounting the Life Fitness Cross-Trainer. Use the stationary handlebars whenever  
additional stability is required. While exercising, hold onto the moving arms.  
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Never use the Life Fitness Cross-Trainer while facing backward.  
Do not stand or sit on pedal lever covers or motor housing.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.  
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POINT DE DÉPART  
1.1 CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES  
CONSIGNE DE SÉCURITÉ : pour un emploi sûr, le produit doit être inspecté régulièrement afin de s'as-  
surer qu'il n'est pas usé ni endommagé. Consultez la section de Maintenance préventive pour obtenir de  
plus amples informations.  
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DANGER:  
Pour réduire les risques de décharge électrique, toujours débrancher cet appareil Life Fitness  
avant le nettoyage ou toute mesure d'entretien.  
AVERTISSEMENT:  
Pour réduire les risques de brûlures, d'incendies, de décharges électriques ou de  
blessures, chaque appareil doit absolument être branché sur une prise électrique correctement mise à la terre.  
Ne jamais faire fonctionner un produit Life Fitness dont la fiche ou le cordon d'alimentation est endommagé, ni aucun  
appareil qui serait tombé ou aurait été endommagé ou même partiellement plongé dans l'eau. Appeler le service  
clientèle de Life Fitness.  
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Placer ce produit de manière à ce que l'utilisateur puisse accéder à la fiche du cordon d'alimentation.  
Tenir le cordon d'alimentation à l'écart de toute surface chauffée. Ne pas tirer l'appareil par le cordon d'alimentation;  
ne pas utiliser le cordon comme poignée. Ne pas faire passer le cordon sur le sol, sous le tapis roulant, ni le long de  
l'appareil. Se reporter à la section 1.2 pour la disposition adéquate du cordon d'alimentation.  
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Si le cordon d'alimentation électrique est endommagé, il doit être remplacé par le fabricant, par un réparateur agréé  
ou par une personne qualifiée afin d'éviter tout danger.  
Si l'appareil Life Fitness ne fonctionne pas correctement après avoir subi une chute, des dommages ou une immer-  
sion même partielle dans l'eau, contactez le service d'assistance clientèle de Life Fitness.  
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Pour un fonctionnement correct, suivez toujours les instructions de la console.  
Une surveillance étroite est nécessaire en cas d'utilisation par des enfants, des personnes invalides ou handicapées.  
N'utilisez pas ce produit à l'extérieur, près d'une piscine ou dans endroits très humides.  
Ne faites jamais fonctionner de produit Life Fitness dont les bouches d'aération seraient bloquées. Maintenez-les ex-  
emptes de peluches, de cheveux ou de toute obstruction.  
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N'insérez jamais d'objet dans les ouvertures de cet appareil. Si un objet tombe dedans, coupez l'alimentation élec-  
trique, débranchez le cordon de la prise et récupérez-le avec précaution. Si vous ne pouvez pas l'atteindre, consultez  
le service après-vente de Life Fitness.  
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Ne placez jamais de liquides d'aucune sorte directement sur l'appareil, sauf si vous disposez d'un support ou d'un  
plateau pour accessoires. Il est recommandé d'utiliser des conteneurs munis d'un couvercle.  
Portez des chaussures avec semelles en caoutchouc ou antidérapantes. N'utilisez pas de chaussures à talons, de  
semelles en cuir ou à crampons. Assurez-vous qu'aucun caillou ne s'est incrusté dans les semelles.  
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Maintenez les vêtements lâches, les lacets et les serviettes à l'écart des pièces en mouvement.  
N'utilisez pas cet appareil sans chaussures.  
Ne faites pas basculer l'appareil sur le côté tandis qu'il fonctionne.  
Maintenez la zone autour du produit Life Fitness exempte d'obstructions, y compris de murs et de meubles. Veillez à  
laisser au moins 30 cm d'espace autour du Life Fitness Cross-Trainer.  
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Procédez avec précaution lors du montage ou du démontage de la machine. Utilisez la barre fixe pour renforcer votre  
stabilité. Pendant les exercices, saisissez les bras mobiles.  
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N'utilisez jamais cet appareil en vous tournant vers l'arrière.  
Ne pas rester debout ou s'asseoir sur la pédale de levier ou de couvre carter du moteur.  
CONSERVER CES INSTRUCTIONS  
POUR TOUT USAGE ULTÉRIEUR.  
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1.2 SETUP  
Read the Operation Manual before setting up the Life Fitness Cross-Trainer.  
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WHERE TO PLACE THE LIFE FITNESS CROSS-TRAINER  
Follow all safety instructions in Section 1.1 and move the Life Fitness Cross-Trainer to the location in which it will be used.  
See Section 7 for the dimensions of the footprint. Allow 1 foot of clearance in front of the Life Fitness Cross-Trainer to  
allow for movement of the pedal levers. It should be easy to mount the Life Fitness Cross-Trainer from the side.  
HOW TO STABILIZE THE LIFE FITNESS CROSS-TRAINER  
After placing the Life Fitness Cross-Trainer in position, check the unit’s stability by attempting to rock it. Any slight rocking  
indicates that the unit must be leveled. Check the stabilizing feet to determine which foot does not rest fully on the floor.  
Rotate the foot counter-clockwise to lower it. Recheck the stability and adjust again as needed until the Life Fitness  
Cross-Trainer is stable and no longer rocks. Lock the adjustment into position by tightening the jam nut against the  
stabilizer bar with an open end 9/16 inch wrench.  
PLUG IN THE LIFE FITNESS CROSS-TRAINER  
The Life Fitness Cross-Trainer comes with a standard power supply for the U.S., or a universal power supply that will ac-  
cept country-specific line cords.  
Insert the power adapter jack into the barrel plug on the back of the Life Fitness Cross-Trainer. Then insert the power  
supply into the wall outlet (A) (or the universal power supply if outside the U.S. (B). Make sure the cord is routed so that  
it doesn't bind and will not be walked on.  
Check that the console LEDs light up. If not, recheck the plug and wall connections and make sure the wall outlet  
has power.  
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SERVICE ACCESS PORT  
The two interchangeable type RJ45 networking ports (A) are located on the back of the display console. These network  
ports, located behind the display console rear access door, allow for console software updates.  
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CONSOLE OVERLAY  
2.1 CONSOLE OVERLAY OVERVIEW  
The computerized display console on the Cross-Trainer allows the user to tailor a workout to personal fitness abilities and  
goals and to monitor progress. With this easy-to-use console, the user can track fitness improvement from one workout to  
the next.  
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Total  
Body  
Trainer  
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Lower  
Body  
Trainer  
iPod®  
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My  
Begin pedaling.  
Select workout or press Quick SStart.  
Workouts  
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The heart rate  
displayed may be inaccurate and should be used for reference only.  
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Lower Body Trainer  
Total Body Trainer  
La fréquence  
cardiaque affichée peut être inexacte et ne doit être utiliséequ'à  
titre de référence.  
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Forward Pedal  
Reverse Pedal  
Push With Arms  
Pull With Arms  
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2.2 CONSOLE OVERLAY DESCRIPTIONS  
A. WORKOUT PROFILE window: This window displays shapes, made of columns of lights, that represent the levels of  
intensity in a workout-in-progress. The height of the first column on the left side of the window is proportional to the  
current level of intensity.  
During a FAT BURN, CARDIO, HEART RATE HILL, HEART RATE INTERVAL, or EXTREME HEART RATE work-  
out, which requires the use of a Polar® telemetry heart rate chest strap or the Lifepulse system sensors, the WORK-  
OUT PROFILE window displays a flashing heart shape to request the user’s heart rate signal. If the console does not  
detect a signal, the MESSAGE CENTER displays the prompt “NEED HEART RATE - PLACE HANDS ON SENSORS  
OR USE TELEMETRY STRAP". If the console does not receive the signal within three minutes, the workout automati-  
cally is converted to a MANUAL program.  
B. MESSAGE CENTER: This window displays step-by-step instructions for setting up a workout. During a workout, it dis-  
plays statistics about the progress of the workout:  
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Level: programmed intensity level. Toggles with Heart Rate.  
Heart Rate: the detected heart rate if the user is wearing the Polar telemetry heart rate chest strap or grasping  
the Lifepulse system sensors.  
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Distance: the total distance traveled in miles (or kilometers if enabled).  
Speed: the pedaling speed or rate in miles per hour (or kilometers per hour if enabled).  
Calories: the number of calories burned since beginning the workout. Toggles with Time.  
Time: time elapsed since the start of the workout. Toggles with Calories.  
If configured to do so, the MESSAGE CENTER displays any or all of these three values each time the intensity level  
changes during the workout:  
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Calories per Hour: the rate of calories burned per hour.  
Watts: effort level in Watts. The Watt is a unit of power output or the expression of the mechanical rate of work.  
METs: effort level in METs. The MET is an expression of the rate of work for the human body at rest, or a meta-  
bolic equivalent; one MET is approximately equal to the metabolism of a person at rest.  
Note: The Watts display and the Calories per Hour display cannot be turned on at the same time.  
See Section 5 for information about enabling the MESSAGE CENTER to display these additional settings.  
C. ARROW keys: Use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to change workout parameters displayed on the console, such  
as length of workout, weight, age, target heart rate, and intensity level. Pressing these keys during a FAT BURN,  
CARDIO, HEART RATE HILL, HEART RATE INTERVAL, or EXTREME HEART RATE workout increases or de-  
creases the target heart rate.  
D. CLEAR key: Press this key, when programming a workout, to clear incorrect data, such as weight or age, before pressing  
the ENTER key. Pressing CLEAR during a workout stops it immediately, at which point, the MESSAGE CENTER displays  
a summary of the workout, including total time elapsed, total distance traveled, and total calories burned. Pressing CLEAR  
a second time causes the MESSAGE CENTER to prompt the user for a new workout setup.  
E. DISPLAY LOCK: During a workout, the MESSAGE CENTER alternately displays the number of CALORIES burned  
and the amount of TIME elapsed. Pressing the DISPLAY LOCK key when the MESSAGE CENTER displays either  
statistic, forces the MESSAGE CENTER to display that statistic continuously throughout the workout. Pressing  
DISPLAY LOCK again allows the MESSAGE CENTER to resume toggling between both statistics.  
F. WORKOUT PROFILES keys: Press this key to select workout options:  
• MANUAL  
• RANDOM  
• HILL  
• EZ RESISTANCE  
• SPORTS TRAINING  
• FAT BURN  
• CARDIO  
• EXTREME HEART RATE  
• TOTAL BODY  
• HEART RATE HILL  
• HEART RATE INTERVAL  
• LOWER BODY  
• SIX PRESET WORKOUTS: Around the World, Cascades, Foothills, Interval, Kilimanjaro, Speed Training  
• FIT TEST  
G. COOL DOWN key: Workout programs end automatically in a Cool Down mode, which lowers the intensity level.  
Press the COOL DOWN key at any desired point during a workout to go immediately into Cool Down mode. In this  
phase of a workout the body begins to remove lactic acid and other accumulated by-products of exercise, which build  
up in muscles during a workout and contribute to muscle soreness. The console automatically adjusts each workout’s  
Cool Down level according to the individual user’s performance.  
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H. ENTER key: Press this key to confirm entries of workout setup values, as displayed in the MESSAGE CENTER.  
I. QUICK START key: Press this key to begin a manual workout immediately, without having to select a workout pro-  
gram. Once the workout is in progress, use the ARROW keys to change the intensity level or workout duration as de-  
sired.  
J. TOTAL BODY TRAINER: Press this key to activate a workout mode in which the MESSAGE CENTER displays  
prompts to vary the workload and emphasize different muscle groups during the workout. It can be used with any  
workout, except for FAT BURN, CARDIO, HEART RATE HILL, HEART RATE INTERVAL, EXTREME HEART RATE,  
and EZ RESISTANCE.  
K. LOWER BODY TRAINER: Press this key to activate a workout mode that alternates five minutes of forward motion  
with two minutes of reverse motion. It can be used with any workout, except for FAT BURN, CARDIO, HEART RATE  
HILL, HEART RATE INTERVAL, EXTREME HEART RATE, and EZ RESISTANCE.  
L. MY WORKOUTS: Press this key to pre-set up to seven workouts with personal setup information, such as age or level,  
and then store the workouts in the console memory.  
M. PAUSE: Press this key once to pause workout data accumulation. Press again to resume workout.  
N. iPOD KEYPAD: The keys are used to provide control of an iPod.  
O. HEADPHONE JACK:Headphones must be plugged into the Cross-Trainer to access the sound for the iPod. The jack  
is not a user-replaceable feature. Contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services for more information.  
P. iPOD HOLDER:Users can attach an iPod via a 30-pin connector. Use the iPod keypad controls to play, or your iPod  
controls to select a song or video and begin playing.  
IPOD KEYPAD  
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Q. MUTE: Press this key to turn off the sound.  
R. PLAY / PAUSE: Use this key to Play or Pause the current track.  
S. LEFT AND RIGHT ARROW KEYS: Use these key to increase or decrease the volume.  
T. UP AND DOWN ARROW KEYS: Use these keys to select the next track and previous track.  
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2.3 READING RACK AND ACCESSORY TRAYS  
The water bottle holder (A) provides easy storage for water bottles. The accessory tray (B), which is mounted near the base  
of the console, provides a storage tray with space for items such as personal stereos and cell phones. Additionally, an inte-  
grated reading rack (C) for allowing a book or magazine is located at the base of the upper panel of the console.  
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HEART RATE ZONE TRAINING  
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3.1 WHY HEART RATE ZONE TRAINING EXERCISE?  
Research shows that maintaining a specific heart rate while exercising is the optimal way to monitor the intensity of a  
workout and to achieve maximum results. That is the idea behind the Life Fitness Heart Rate Zone Training® approach to  
exercise.  
Zone Training identifies an exerciser's ideal heart rate range, or zone, for burning fat or increasing cardiovascular fitness.  
The zone is a percentage of the theoretical maximum(HRmax), and its value depends on the workout. The maximal heart  
rate formula is defined by the American College of Sports Medicine's "Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription",  
8th Edition, 2010. HRmax equals to 206.9 minus the total of 0.67 multiplied by a person’s age.  
HR Max = 206.9 - (0.67 * age)  
The Life Fitness Cross -Trainer features exclusive workouts designed to take full advantage of the benefits of Heart Rate  
Zone Training+ exercise:  
• FAT BURN  
• CARDIO  
• HEART RATE HILLTM  
• HEART RATE INTERVALTM  
• EXTREME HEART RATETM  
Each workout offers different benefits, as discussed in Section 4 The Workouts.  
Note: Consulting a fitness trainer is recommended for defining specific fitness goals and designing a workout program.  
To change the target heart rate during a workout, use the LEVEL arrow keys.  
To switch between programs during a workout, use the WORKOUT SELECTION keys.  
The Heart Rate Zone Training® workout programs measure heart rate. Wear the optional Polar® telemetry heart rate  
chest strap, or grip the LifepulseTM sensors, to enable the Cross-Trainer’s on-board computer to monitor the heart rate  
during a workout. The computer automatically adjusts the resistance level to maintain the target heart rate based on the  
actual heart rate.  
Theoretical Maximum  
65%  
80%  
Age  
10  
20  
30  
40  
50  
60  
70  
80  
90  
99  
Heart Rate  
(Fat Burn) (Cardio)  
200  
194  
187  
180  
173  
167  
160  
153  
147  
141  
130  
126  
121  
117  
113  
108  
104  
100  
95  
160  
155  
149  
144  
139  
133  
128  
123  
117  
112  
91  
Note: Reference the above chart for Theoretical Maximum Heart Rates and Target Heart Rates.  
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3.2 HEART RATE MONITORING  
THE LIFEPULSETM DIGITAL HEART RATE MONITORING SYSTEM  
The patented Lifepulse system sensors are the built-in heart rate monitoring system on the Life Fitness Cross-Trainer. For  
the most accurate reading possible, during a workout:  
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Grasp the sensors (A) firmly.  
Hold each sensors at the vertical midpoint.  
Keep hands steady and in place.  
The console displays the heart rate within 10 to 40 seconds after the user grasps the sensors. The following factors may  
affect a Lifepulse reading: incorrect hand placement on the sensors, upper body activity, lotion or dirt on hands, and ex-  
cessive or insufficient pressure used when gripping the sensors.  
A
A
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THE OPTIONAL POLAR TELEMETRY HEART RATE CHEST STRAP  
The Life Fitness Cross-Trainer is equipped with Polar® telemetry, a heart rate monitoring system in which electrodes,  
pressed against the skin, transfer heart rate signals to the console. These electrodes are attached to a Polar telemetry  
heart rate chest strap that the user wears during the workout. The Polar telemetry heart rate chest strap is optional. Con-  
tact Life Fitness Customer Support Services to order.  
See the diagram below for correct positioning of the Polar telemetry heart rate chest strap. The electrodes (A), which are  
the two grooved surfaces on the underside of the strap, must remain wet to transmit accurately the electrical impulses of  
the heart back to the receiver. Moisten the electrodes. Then, secure the Polar telemetry heart rate chest strap as high  
under the chest muscles as possible. The strap should be snug, but comfortable enough to allow for normal breathing.  
The transmitter strap delivers an optimal heart rate reading when the electrodes are in direct contact with bare skin. How-  
ever, it functions properly through a thin layer of wet clothing.  
If it becomes necessary to re-moisten the Polar telemetry heart rate chest strap electrodes, grasp the center of the strap,  
pull it away from the chest to expose the two electrodes, and re-moisten them.  
Note: If the Lifepulse system sensors are grasped while the chest strap is worn, and if the signals from the sensors are  
valid, the on-board computer uses the sensor signals for calculating the heart rate instead of those transmitted with the  
Polar telemetry heart rate chest strap.  
A
A
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THE WORKOUTS  
4.1 WORKOUT OVERVIEWS  
This section lists the Life Fitness Cross-Trainer’s pre-programmed workouts. For more detailed information, see Section  
4.2, titled Using the Workouts. The following workouts are accessible via the ARROW keys.  
QUICK START is the fastest way to begin exercising. After the QUICK START key is pressed, a constant-level  
workout begins. The intensity level does not change automatically.  
MANUAL is a constant effort workout in which the user can change the intensity level at any time.  
RANDOM is an interval training workout of constantly changing intensity levels that occur in no regular pattern or  
progression.  
FAT BURN is a low-intensity workout for burning a higher percentage of calories from fat. The user wears a Polar  
telemetry heart rate chest strap, or grasps the LifepulseTM sensors continuously. The program adjusts the intensity  
level, based on the actual heart rate, to maintain the rate at 65% of the theoretical maximum.  
CARDIO is a higher intensity workout for more fit users, maximizing cardiovascular benefits and total calories burned.  
The user wears a Polar telemetry heart rate chest strap or grasps the LifepulseTM sensors continuously. The  
program automatically adjusts the intensity level, based on the actual heart rate, to maintain the rate at 80% of the  
theoretical maximum.  
HILL is an interval training workout. Intervals are periods of intense aerobic exercise separated by regular periods  
of lower-intensity exercise.  
AROUND THE WORLD is an interval-training workout in which the hills resemble scenes of various geographical  
areas.  
CASCADES is a two-peak workout in which intensity levels gradually increase and decrease.  
FOOTHILLS is a rolling hill workout with low intensity levels.  
INTERVAL is a HILL workout in which intensity levels rise and fall. The higher levels gradually incline toward a peak  
and then gradually decline.  
KILIMANJARO is a HILL workout in which the intensity levels gradually incline toward one ultimate peak and then  
gradually decline.  
SPEED TRAINING is a HILL workout in which the intensity level alternates between high and low levels very quickly  
to simulate a typical speed training workout.  
HEART RATE HILLTM takes the user through three different hills based on the target heart rate. The user wears a  
Polar telemetry heart rate chest strap or grasps the LifepulseTM sensors continuously.  
HEART RATE INTERVALTM alternates between a hill and a valley based on the target heart rate. The user wears a  
Polar telemetry heart rate chest strap or grasps the LifepulseTM sensors continuously.  
EXTREME HEART RATE TM is an intense workout for more experienced users. It is designed to get the heart rate up  
and down as quickly as possible. The user wears a Polar telemetry heart rate chest strap or grasps the LifepulseTM  
sensors continuously.  
LIFE FITNESS FIT TEST estimates cardiovascular fitness and can be used to monitor improvements in endurance  
every 4-6 weeks.  
TOTAL BODY WORKOUT simulates the experience of working with a personal trainer. The MESSAGE CENTER dis  
plays prompts at different times to emphasize pushing, pulling, total body, lower body, speed changes, and forward /  
reverse motion. This versatile workout promotes maximum cross-training benefits.  
LOWER BODY WORKOUT continuously alternates five minutes of forward motion with two minutes of backward motion  
to cross-train different muscle groups.  
MY WORKOUTS is not a workout program but a feature that allows the user to pre-set up to seven workouts with  
personal setup information, such as age or level, and then store the workouts in the console memory.  
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SPORT TRAINING simulates an outdoor terrain by setting various resistance levels.  
EZ RESISTANCE features a gradual, subtle increase in resistance, independent of the user’s pedaling speed. A peak  
in resistance is followed by an equally subtle decrease in resistance.  
4.2 USING THE WORKOUTS  
This section provides detailed information on setting up and using workouts. For quick-reference setup steps, see the  
chart at the end of the section.  
TO BEGIN A WORKOUT  
To mount the Life Fitness Cross-Trainer, grasp the handles and carefully step on the pedals. To dismount, step off the  
pedals while still holding the handles. Then let go of the handles. Press START or simply begin pedaling to activate the  
console. The MESSAGE CENTER displays the prompt: “SELECT WORKOUT USING ARROW KEYS OR PRESS QUICK  
START”. If it displays a different message, press the CLEAR key twice rapidly.  
SELECTING AND USING QUICK START  
QUICK START is the fastest way to begin exercising and bypasses the steps of selecting a specific workout program. At  
the MESSAGE CENTER prompt to select a workout, press the QUICK START key. The workout begins at an intensity  
level that remains the same unless manually changed.  
SELECTING A WORKOUT  
For all workouts: When prompted to select a workout, use the ARROW KEYS or WORKOUT PROFILES key to scroll  
through the workout names as they appear in the MESSAGE CENTER. When the desired workout appears, press  
ENTER.  
For MY WORKOUTS, once a workout is configured and saved, no further setup steps are necessary. For more informa-  
tion, see Section 4.4, titled Using My Workouts Personal Programs.  
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ENTERING WEIGHT  
When prompted by the MESSAGE CENTER to enter weight, use the ARROW KEYS to increase or decrease the dis-  
played weight to the correct value and press ENTER. The default weight is 150 pounds or 68 kilograms. The on-board  
computer calculates the number and rate of calories burned using the entered weight as well as the pedaling speed and  
resistance level.  
ENTERING AGE  
When prompted by the MESSAGE CENTER to enter age, use the ARROW KEYS to increase or decrease the displayed  
age to the correct value and press ENTER.  
Life Fitness Cross-Trainer workout programs that set a target heart rate zone first calculate the user’s theoretical maxi-  
mum heart rate. The HRmax equals 206.9 minus the total of 0.67 multiplied by a person’s age. The programs then calcu-  
late the target zone as a percentage of the theoretical maximum.  
ENTERING TIME  
When prompted by the MESSAGE CENTER to enter a time, use the ARROW keys to increase or decrease the displayed  
time to the desired value and press ENTER.  
SELECTING AND ADJUSTING THE RESISTANCE LEVEL  
When prompted by the MESSAGE CENTER, use the ARROW KEYS to increase or decrease the displayed intensity level  
or target heart rate to the desired value, and press ENTER. Adjust the level as needed or desired during the workout.  
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Resistance level: The Life Fitness Cross-Trainer provides a selection of 25 resistance levels. The resistance level  
appears in the WORKOUT PROFILE window as rows of lights arranged in columns. Selecting a low intensity level  
at first is recommended. As physical conditioning improves, the levels can increase.  
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Target heart rate: Programs that calculate a target heart rate base this number on the age of the user and the type  
of workout. The user accepts or adjusts the rate when setting up the workout. During the workout itself, the pro-  
gram reads the heart rate, which is transmitted via the Lifepulse system sensors or the Polar heart rate chest  
strap; and it uses this data to adjust the resistance. Manually raising the rate increases the intensity of the cardio-  
vascular exercise.  
SELECTING A WORKOUT MODE  
Two workout mode options on the Life Fitness Cross-Trainer feature alternate ways to vary workouts.  
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Total Body Trainer: This workout mode simulates the experience of working out with a trainer. Throughout the work-  
out, the MESSAGE CENTER displays prompts to vary the workload and emphasize different muscle groups, such as  
upper- and lower-body. This feature can be used with any workout, except for FAT BURN, CARDIO, HEART RATE  
HILL, HEART RATE INTERVAL, EXTREME HEART RATE, and EZ RESISTANCE. To select it, press the TOTAL  
BODY TRAINER key.  
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Lower Body Trainer: This workout mode continuously alternates five minutes of forward motion with two minutes of  
reverse motion, to exercise different leg muscles. This feature can be used with any workout, except for FAT BURN,  
CARDIO, HEART RATE HILL, HEART RATE INTERVAL, EXTREME HEART RATE, and EZ RESISTANCE.  
To select it, press the LOWER BODY Trainer key.  
SWITCHING WORKOUTS “ON-THE-FLY”  
It is possible, during a workout, to switch to another workout program. After a switch, the console retains all the progress  
information about the workout since its beginning. To change workouts “on-the-fly,” press WORKOUT PROFILES key, and  
then select a new workout. This feature is available for all workouts, except EZ RESISTANCE, AROUND THE WORLD,  
KILIMANJARO, INTERVAL, CASCADES, SPEED TRAINING, and FOOT HILLS.  
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ENDING WORKOUTS EARLY  
To end a workout before the pre-set duration expires, press CLEAR once. The MESSAGE CENTER then displays a workout  
summary, which includes the distance travelled, the total calories burned, and other statistics. Press CLEAR a second time  
and the MESSAGE CENTER displays “SELECT WORKOUT USING ARROW KEYS OR PRESS QUICK START” for a new  
workout.  
PAUSING WORKOUTS  
To pause a workout, simply stop pedaling. To continue the workout, resume pedaling. The pause duration lasts 60 sec-  
onds, after which, the MESSAGE CENTER displays the prompt: “SELECT WORKOUT USING ARROW KEYS OR  
PRESS QUICK START”.  
Note: In addition to stopping, users may also activate the PAUSE key once to pause workout data accumulation and pedal re-  
sistance. Press it again to resume workout.  
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The chart below lists the steps for setting up each workout. Use the ARROW KEYS or WORKOUT PROFILES key to scroll  
through the workout names as they appear in the MESSAGE CENTER. When the desired workout appears, press ENTER.  
QUICK START  
HEART RATE INTERVALTM  
Select HEART RATE  
INTERVAL  
SPEED TRAINING  
Select SPEED TRAINING  
Enter weight  
Press QUICK START  
Begin workout  
Enter weight  
Enter time  
MANUAL  
Select level  
Begin workout  
Enter time  
Enter age  
Accept target heart rate  
Begin workout  
EXTREME HEART RATETM  
Select EXTREME HEART RATE  
Enter weight  
Enter time  
Enter age  
Select MANUAL  
Enter weight  
Enter time  
LOWER BODY WORKOUT  
Select LOWER BODY WORKOUT  
Enter weight  
Select level  
Begin workout  
Enter time  
RANDOM  
Select level  
Select RANDOM  
Enter weight  
Enter time  
Begin workout  
TOTAL BODY WORKOUT  
Select TOTAL BODY WORK  
OUT  
Accept target heart rate  
Begin workout  
Select level  
Begin workout  
Enter weight  
LIFE FITNESS FIT TEST  
Select FIT TEST  
Enter weight  
FAT BURN  
Select FAT BURN  
Enter weight  
Enter time  
Enter age  
Accept target heart rate  
Begin workout  
Enter time  
Select level  
Begin workout  
Enter age  
SPORT TRAINING  
Select SPORT  
TRAINING  
Enter weight  
Select time  
Select level  
Begin workout  
Enter gender  
Select level  
Begin workout  
AROUND THE WORLD  
Select AROUND THE WORLD  
Enter weight  
CARDIO  
Select CARDIO  
Enter weight  
Enter time  
Enter time  
EZ RESISTANCE  
Select EZ RESISTANCE  
Enter weight  
Select level  
Enter age  
Accept target heart rate  
Begin workout  
Begin workout  
CASCADES  
Select CASCADES  
Enter weight  
Enter time  
Select level  
Begin workout  
FOOTHILLS  
Select FOOTHILLS  
Enter weight  
Enter time  
Select level  
Begin workout  
KILIMANJARO  
Select KILIMANJARO  
Enter weight  
Enter time  
Select level  
Select time  
HILL  
Select level  
Select HILL  
Enter weight  
Enter time  
Select level  
Begin workout  
Begin workout  
HEART RATE HILLTM  
Select HEART RATE HILL  
Enter weight  
Enter time  
Enter age  
Accept target heart rate  
Begin workout  
INTERVAL  
Select INTERVAL  
Enter weight  
Enter time  
Begin workout  
Select level  
Begin workout  
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4.3 WORKOUT DESCRIPTIONS  
QUICK START  
QUICK START is the fastest way to begin exercising and bypasses the steps of selecting a specific workout program. The  
intensity level for the workout is set automatically to Level 1 and remains the same unless manually changed. To change  
the level, use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to enter a higher or lower level number.  
MANUAL  
The MANUAL program sets an intensity level that does not change automatically. While the workout is in progress, increase  
or lower the intensity level as desired using the ARROW keys.  
RANDOM  
The RANDOM program creates a terrain of hills and valleys that varies with each workout. More than one million different  
patterns are possible.  
FAT BURN  
The FAT BURN workout is designed to maintain a user’s heart rate at 65% of the theoretical maximum(HRmax) for opti-  
mal results. Throughout the workout, the user wears a Polar telemetry heart rate chest strap or grasps the LifepulseTM  
sensors. If the user is not wearing a Polar telemetry heart rate chest strap, the WORKOUT PROFILE WINDOW displays a  
heart shape, and the MESSAGE CENTER displays a prompt to grasp the sensors. The console continuously monitors  
and displays the heart rate, adjusting the intensity level of the Cross-Trainer to reach and maintain the target. This system  
eliminates over-training and under-training, and it maximizes the aerobic benefits of exercise by using the body's fat  
stores for fuel.  
CARDIO  
The CARDIO workout is virtually identical to FAT BURN, however the target heart rate is calculated at 80% of the theoret-  
ical maximum (HRmax). The higher target promotes cardiovascular improvement by placing a heavier workload on the  
heart muscle.  
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SPORT TRAINING WORKOUT  
This workout sets different hills, or resistance levels, throughout the course. Each hill matches a progressive degree  
of difficulty. Hills last between 30 and 60 seconds, depending on the workout duration.  
EZ RESISTANCE  
In this workout, the gradual changes in resistance are extremely subtle, lowering perceived exertion. The changes in re-  
sistance also are independent of user’s pedaling speed. The cardiovascular workout is effective, efficient, and enjoyable at  
the same time.  
The workout consists of one hill. The user determines the height of the peak of this hill by selecting an intensity level during  
the setup. The higher the level selected, the higher the intensity at the entry point, which is the beginning of the workout,  
and the higher the intensity at the peak, which occurs after 75% of the workout is completed. After the peak is reached, the  
resistance gradually returns to the same intensity level as that of the entry point. See the chart below.  
0% Time  
75% Time  
(Peak)  
100% Time  
(Entry point)  
(End point)  
EZ Resistance Workout Profile  
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HILL  
The Life Fitness-patented HILL workout offers a variety of configurations for interval training. Intervals are periods of in-  
tense cardiovascular exercise separated by regular periods of lower-intensity exercise. The WORKOUT PROFILE window  
represents these high and low intervals as columns of illuminated LEDs, which together have the appearance of hills and  
valleys. The computerized interval training workout has been scientifically demonstrated to promote greater cardiorespira-  
tory improvement than steady-pace training.  
The HILL workout goes through four phases, each marked by different intensity levels. The WORKOUT PROFILE window  
displays the progress of these phases. As noted in the descriptions below, the heart rate should be measured at two  
stages in the workout to gauge its effectiveness. Wear the Polar telemetry heart rate chest strap or continuously grip the  
LifepulseTM handles. The MESSAGE CENTER does not display a request for a heart rate measurement, as it does with  
CARDIO, FAT BURN and the HEART RATE ZONE TRAINING programs.  
1. Warm-up is a phase of low, gradually rising resistance, which brings the heart rate into the lower end of the target  
zone and increases respiration and blood flow to working muscles.  
2. Plateau increases the intensity slightly and keeps it steady, to bring the heart rate to the low end of the target zone.  
Check the heart rate at the end of this phase.  
3. Interval Training is a series of increasingly steeper hills alternating with valleys or stints of recovery. The heart rate  
should rise to the high end of the target zone. Check the heart rate at the end of this phase.  
4. Cool Down is a low-intensity phase that allows the body to begin removing lactic acid and other exercise by-products  
which build up in muscles and contribute to soreness.  
Each column, as seen in the WORKOUT PROFILE WINDOW and the chart above, represents one interval. The overall  
duration of the workout determines the length of each interval. Each workout is made up of 20 intervals, so the duration of  
each interval is equal to the duration of the entire workout divided by 20.  
1 to 9 minutes: A workout with a duration of less than 10 minutes is insufficient for the HILL program to complete all four  
phases adequately. The program therefore condenses a workout of this duration at various stages.  
10 to 19 minutes: The interval durations initially are set at 30 seconds for a 10-minute workout. For every minute over 10,  
each interval increases by three seconds. A 15-minute workout consists of 20 intervals at 45 seconds each.  
20 to 99 minutes: All intervals last 60 seconds. If the user adds minutes to the pre-set duration while the workout is in  
progress, the program adds hills and valleys that are identical to the first eight intervals of the Interval Training phase. This  
pattern repeats until the workout is completed.  
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HEART RATE HILL  
This program combines the standard HILL workout profile with the concept of Heart Rate Zone Training. The default tar-  
get heart rate is calculated as 80% of the theoretical maximum(HRmax), but the user can adjust the target rate during the  
workout setup. All hills and valleys are percentages of HRmax. The workout consists of three hills that target three heart  
rate goals:  
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•
•
The first hill brings the heart rate to 70% of HRmax.  
The second hill increases the rate to 75% of HRmax.  
The third hill matches the Target Heart Rate bringing the heart rate to 80% of HRmax.  
The valley is always defined as 65% of HRmax.  
After a standard three-minute warm-up, the workout progresses toward the first hill and heart rate goal. Once the user  
reaches 70% of HRmax, the hill continues for one minute. When the minute expires, the level decreases into a valley.  
Once the user's heart rate falls to 65% of HRmax, the valley continues for one minute, then the next hill begins with its  
corresponding heart rate goal. After the user completes the third hill/valley pair, the program returns to the first hill and re-  
peats the cycle as long as the duration allows. At the end of the duration, the workout goes into a cool down phase. If the  
heart rate goes above the theoretical maximum for more than 45 seconds, the Cross-Trainer automatically goes into  
pause mode. The program does not proceed to a new heart rate goal until the user reaches the current goal.  
80% HRmax  
75% HRmax  
70% HRmax  
Valley  
Valley  
Valley  
65% HRmax  
65% HRmax  
65% HRmax  
65% HRmax  
HEART RATE HILL Workout Profile  
144 BPM  
135 BPM  
126 BPM  
117 BPM  
117 BPM  
117 BPM  
117 BPM  
User Example: 80 percent of theoretical maximum (HRmax) (40 year old / 144 recommended BPM)  
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HEART RATE INTERVAL  
This program also combines the standard HILL workout profile with the concept of Heart Rate Zone Training. The default  
target heart rate is calculated as 80% of the theoretical maximum(HRmax), but the user can adjust the target rate during  
the workout setup. The workout alternates between a hill, which brings the heart rate up to the target rate of 80% of  
HRmax, and a valley which brings the heart rate down to 65% of HRmax. After a standard three-minute warm-up, the  
workout progresses toward the first hill and heart rate goal. Once the goal is reached, the hill continues for three minutes,  
then the level decreases into a valley. Once the 65% of HRmax goal is reached, the valley continues for three minutes,  
after which the next hill begins. The user's fitness level determines the number of hills and valleys encountered within the  
duration. At the end of the duration, the workout goes into a cool down phase. If the heart rate goes above the theoretical  
maximum for more then 45 seconds, the Cross-Trainer automatically goes into pause mode. The program does not pro-  
ceed to a new heart rate goal until the user reaches the current goal.  
80% HRmax  
80% HRmax  
80% HRmax  
Valley  
Valley  
Valley  
Warm-up  
65% HRmax  
65% HRmax  
65% HRmax  
HEART RATE INTERVAL Workout Profile  
144 BPM  
144 BPM  
144 BPM  
117 BPM  
117 BPM  
117 BPM  
117 BPM  
User Example: 80 percent of theoretical maximum (HRmax) (40 year old / 144 recommended BPM)  
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EXTREME HEART RATE  
This intense, varied workout is designed to help more experienced users to break through fitness improvement plateaus.  
The workout alternates between two target heart rates as quickly as possible. The effect is similar to that of running  
sprints. The user must wear a Polar telemetry heart rate chest strap or grip the LifepulseTM sensors throughout the work-  
out.  
When setting up the workout, the user enters a target heart rate. After a standard three-minute warm-up, the intensity in-  
creases, until the user reaches the target heart rate goal of 85% of the theoretical maximum(HRmax). That target rate is  
maintained for a stabilizing period. Then, the intensity decreases. When the heart rate falls to the 65% of HRmax goal, it  
is maintained there for a stabilizing period. The program repeats the alternating intensity levels, continuing this pattern  
throughout the duration. The program does not proceed to a new heart rate goal until the user reaches the current goal.  
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SIX PRE-SET WORKOUTS  
AROUND THE WORLD, CASCADES, FOOTHILLS, INTERVAL, KILIMANJARO, and SPEED TRAINING are variations  
of the HILL workout. These workouts cannot be changed “on the fly.”  
AROUND THE WORLD is an interval-training workout in which the hills resemble scenes of various geographical areas.  
CASCADES is a two-peak workout in which intensity levels gradually increase and decrease.  
FOOTHILLS is a rolling hill workout with low intensity levels.  
INTERVAL is a HILL workout in which intensity levels rise and fall. The higher levels gradually incline toward a peak and  
then gradually decline.  
KILIMANJARO is a HILL workout in which the intensity levels gradually incline toward one ultimate peak and then grad-  
ually decline.  
SPEED TRAINING is a HILL workout in which the intensity level alternates between high and low levels very quickly to  
simulate a typical speed training workout.  
TOTAL BODY WORKOUT  
During this workout, the MESSAGE CENTER displays prompts to emphasize different muscle groups. To emphasize  
upper-body muscles, the MESSAGE CENTER displays prompts to focus on pushing and pulling the moving arms  
at various times. To emphasize lower-body muscles, the MESSAGE CENTER displays prompts to rest the hands on the  
stationary handlebar, thus forcing the legs to do all the work. The program also alternates between forward and reverse  
motion as well as different speeds.  
Ten seconds after prompting the user to change pedaling direction, the workout applies “braking resistance,” that is, a  
high resistance level that essentially forces the user to stop pedaling. Once the user stops pedaling, the workout resumes  
the normal resistance level. The actual level of braking resistance depends on the user’s pedaling RPM. If the user is ped-  
aling at a rate equal to, or faster than, 65 RPM, the workout applies the maximum level of braking resistance. If the user is  
pedaling at a speed below 65 RPM, the workout applies 92% of the maximum.  
TOTAL BODY WORKOUT is a constant-resistance workout. However, for a similar experience with a variable-resistance-  
level workout, the user can start any workout, except for FAT BURN, CARDIO, HEART RATE HILL, HEART RATE IN-  
TERVAL, EXTREME HEART RATE, or EZ RESISTANCE; and then press the TOTAL BODY TRAINER key.  
LOWER BODY WORKOUT  
During this workout, the MESSAGE CENTER displays alternating prompts to use pedal forward for five minutes and then  
backward motion for two minutes. This feature varies the emphasis on different leg muscles. Ten seconds after prompting  
the user to change pedaling direction, the workout applies “braking resistance,” that is, a high resistance level that essen-  
tially forces the user to stop pedaling. Once the user stops pedaling, the workout resumes the normal resistance level.  
The actual level of braking resistance depends on the user’s pedaling RPM. If the user is pedaling at a rate equal to, or  
faster than, 65 RPM, the workout applies the maximum level of braking resistance. If the user is pedaling at a speed  
below 65 RPM, the workout applies 92% of the maximum.  
LOWER BODY WORKOUT is a constant-resistance workout. However, for a similar experience with a variable-resis-  
tance-level workout, the user can start any workout, except for FAT BURN, CARDIO, HEART RATE HILL, HEART RATE  
INTERVAL, EXTREME HEART RATE, or EZ RESISTANCE; and then press the LOWER BODY TRAINER key.  
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FIT TEST  
The Life Fitness Cross-Trainer Fit Test program is another exclusive feature of this versatile Cross-Trainer. The Fit Test  
workout estimates cardiovascular fitness and can be used to monitor improvements in endurance every four to six weeks.  
The user must grasp the Lifepulse hand sensors when prompted or wear a heart rate chest strap, as the test score calcu-  
lation is based on a heart rate reading. The workout duration will be five minutes at the chosen resistance level. Immedi-  
ately afterward, the console will take the user's heart rate reading, calculate a fitness score, and display the score in the  
MESSAGE CENTER.  
The Fit Test is considered to be a submax VO (volume of oxygen) test. It gauges how well the heart supplies oxygenated  
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blood to the exercising muscles, and how efficiently those muscles receive oxygen from the blood. Physicians and exer-  
cise physiologists generally regard this test as a good measure of aerobic capacity.  
To set up the Fit Test:  
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Begin pedaling.  
Press the WORKOUT PROFILES button repeatedly until the FIT TEST option appears in the message center.  
Press ENTER to select the FIT TEST option.  
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The message center will prompt for a user weight (ENTER WEIGHT). Use the NUMERIC KEYS or UP/DOWN  
ARROW KEYS to input your weight. Press ENTER to accept the weight.  
The message center will next prompt for a user age (ENTER AGE). Use the NUMERIC KEYS or UP/DOWN  
ARROW KEYS to input your age. Press ENTER to accept the age.  
The message center will next prompt for a user gender (SELECT GENDER). Using the UP/DOWN ARROW  
KEYS, select a gender. Press ENTER to accept the gender selection.  
The message center will next prompt for a workout level (ENTER LEVEL). Consult the following recommended fit  
test level chart for an appropriate effort level based on your age, gender and activity level. Use the NUMERIC  
KEYS or UP/DOWN ARROW KEYS to enter the corresponding level.  
•l As the test continues, a message will prompt the user to maintain a pedaling rate between 50-60 rpm (equivalent  
to 4.2-5.5 mph). The user must maintain this rate throughout the 5-minute test duration. After 16 seconds, if 50-60  
rpm is not maintained, the fit test will automatically terminate.  
After the five-minute FIT TEST is completed, a FIT TEST score will be displayed.  
FIT TEST PROGRAM SUGGESTED EXERTION LEVELS  
Inactive  
L2-4 men  
Active  
Very Active  
L7-15 men  
Cross-Trainer  
Fit Test Level  
L3-10 men  
L2-5 women  
L1-2 women  
L3-10 women  
Suggested exertion levels should be used as a guideline for setting up the Fit Test program. The goal is to elevate the  
user's heart rate to a level that is between 60%-85% of their theoretical maximum heart rate.  
Within each suggested range, these additional guidelines can be used:  
Lower Half of Range  
higher age  
Upper Half of Range  
lower age  
lower weight  
shorter  
higher weight*  
taller  
* In cases of excessive weight, use lower half of range  
The computer will not accept:  
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heart rates less than 52 or greater than 200 beats per minute  
body weights less than 75 pounds (34 kg) or greater than 400 pounds (181 kg)  
ages below 10 or over 99 years  
data input that exceeds human potential  
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If you make an error when entering any Fit Test data, you can correct it by pressing CLEAR, inputting the correct informa-  
tion and pressing ENTER.  
It is important for you to take the Fit Test under similar circumstances each time. Your heart rate is dependent on many  
factors, including:  
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amount of sleep the previous night (at least seven hours is recommended)  
time of day  
time you last ate (two to four hours after the last meal is recommended)  
time since you last drank a liquid containing caffeine or alcohol, or smoked a cigarette (at least four hours is rec-  
ommended)  
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time since you last exercised (at least six hours is recommended)  
For the most accurate Fit Test results, you should perform the Fit Test on three consecutive days and average the three  
scores.  
Note: To receive a proper Fit Test score, the work done must be within a training heart rate zone that is 60% to 85% of the  
theoretical maximum heart rate (HRmax).This program requires a constant exertion for accuracy, so it will not be allowed  
to resume if paused. This program will control level. Manual adjustment of level is not permitted.  
The tables below list fit test results  
RELATIVE FITNESS CLASSIFICATION FOR MEN  
Estimated VO Max (ml/kg/min) Per Age Category  
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Rating  
Elite  
20-29  
55+  
30-39  
52+  
40-49  
51+  
50-59  
47+  
60+  
43+  
Excellent  
Very Good  
Above Average  
Average  
53-54  
50-52  
45-49  
40-44  
38-39  
35-37  
<35  
50-51  
48-49  
43-47  
38-42  
36-37  
34-35  
<34  
49-50  
46-48  
42-45  
37-41  
34-36  
32-33  
<32  
45-46  
43-44  
39-42  
34-38  
32-33  
29-31  
<29  
41-42  
39-40  
35-38  
31-34  
29-30  
26-28  
<26  
Below Average  
Low  
Very Low  
RELATIVE FITNESS CLASSIFICATION FOR WOMEN  
Estimated VO Max (ml/kg/min) Per Age Category  
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Rating  
Elite  
20-29  
47+  
30-39  
44+  
40-49  
42+  
50-59  
37+  
60+  
35+  
Excellent  
Very Good  
Above Average  
Average  
45-46  
43-44  
38-42  
33-37  
31-32  
28-30  
<28  
42-43  
40-41  
36-39  
31-35  
29-30  
27-28  
<27  
40-41  
38-39  
34-37  
30-33  
28-29  
25-27  
<25  
35-36  
33-34  
30-32  
26-29  
24-25  
22-23  
<22  
33-34  
31-32  
27-30  
24-26  
22-23  
20-21  
<20  
Below Average  
Low  
Very Low  
Life Fitness developed this rating scale based on VO max percentile distributions referenced in American College of Sports Medicine's  
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Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription (8th E. 2010). It is designed to provide a qualitative description of a user's VO max  
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4.4 USING MY WORKOUTS PERSONAL PROGRAMS  
The MY WORKOUTS personal programs feature on the Life Fitness Cross-Trainer makes it possible to pre-set up to seven  
workouts with personal setup information, such as age or duration, and then store the workouts in the console memory.  
MY WORKOUTS is used to store statistics for up to 7 different users of profiles.These workouts are accessed with the  
MY WORKOUTS key.  
MY WORKOUTS allows the end-user to customize the set-up of a workout once and save it for quick start up. Any of the  
following workouts may be pre-set and stored: FAT BURN, CARDIO, HEART RATE HILL, HEART RATE INTERVAL, EX-  
TREME HEART RATE, HILL, RANDOM, MANUAL, SPORT TRAINING, and EZ RESISTANCE. MY WORKOUTS allows  
the end-user to view workout statistics overtime applicable to each saved profile.  
MY WORKOUTS - PROGRAMMING OPTIONS  
Press the MY WORKOUTS key. Press the MY WORKOUTS key again to scroll through MY WORKOUTS. Press ENTER  
to select and start a MY WORKOUT. Press and hold the MY WORKOUTS key on the desired MY WORKOUT for editing  
options (this will only edit the selected MY WORKOUT). Press ENTER on one of the editing options: CHANGE NAME,  
CHANGE WORKOUT, or VIEW STATISTICS.  
MY WORKOUTS - PROGRAMMING OPTIONS  
Programmed Options  
NAME  
WORKOUT NAME  
TIME  
Description  
Name of the user or profile, up to 16 characters  
Choose a workout profile (ie. Random)  
Duration of workout in minutes  
WEIGHT  
AGE  
Weight of user in pounds or kilograms  
Age of user in years  
THR or LEVEL  
Target Heart Rate for HeartSync™ workouts and resistance level for other profiles  
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MY WORKOUTS - PROGRAMMING THE NAME (CHANGE NAME)  
Press the MY WORKOUTS key to scroll through all My Workouts. The default My Workouts names will be MY WORKOUT 1  
through MY WORKOUT 7. Once the desired MY WORKOUT appears, press and hold the MY WORKOUTS key for editing  
options. The message center then displays USE ARROW KEYS TO SCROLL AND ENTER KEY TO SELECT EDIT OP-  
TIONS. Scroll through the edit options by using the ARROW KEYS and press the ENTER key when CHANGE NAME ap-  
pears. A name will appear with the first character blinking. To modify the first character simply press the UP or DOWN  
ARROW keys to scroll through all available characters. Once the desired character appears press the ENTER key to ac-  
cept the character and then automatically move to the next character. When completed, press and hold the MY WORK-  
OUTS key to save the profile name. The name will be saved and the display will return to EDIT OPTIONS.  
The PAUSE/CLEAR key can be pressed at anytime to delete the current flashing character. In addition, when the first  
character is blinking the PAUSE/CLEAR key can be pressed to return the console to My Workouts EDIT OPTIONS.  
If the PAUSE/CLEAR key is pressed while in My Workouts EDIT OPTIONS the console will return to idle mode. If no key  
is pressed within 30 seconds, the display will exit the programming mode and return to idle mode. No workout will be  
saved.  
MY WORKOUTS - PROGRAMMING THE WORKOUT PROFILE (CHANGE WORKOUT)  
Press the MY WORKOUTS key to scroll through all My Workouts. The default My Workouts names will be MY WORKOUT  
1 through MY WORKOUT 7. Once the desired MY WORKOUT appears, press and hold the MY WORKOUTS key for edit-  
ing options. The message center then displays USE ARROW KEYS TO SCROLL AND ENTER KEY TO SELECT EDIT  
OPTIONS. Scroll through the edit options by using the ARROW KEYS and press the ENTER key when CHANGE WORK-  
OUT is displayed. The console will seem like it is now in normal workout set-up mode. Choose a workout and press the  
ENTER key. Set all other workout parameters such as time, weight, age, or target heart rate / level. If no key is pressed  
within 30 seconds, the display will exit the programming mode and return to idle mode. No workout will be saved.  
MY WORKOUTS - VIEWING THE STATISTICS (VIEW STATISTICS)  
Press the MY WORKOUTS key to scroll through all My Workouts. The default My Workouts names will be MY WORKOUT  
1 through MY WORKOUT 7. Once the desired MY WORKOUT appears, press and hold the MY WORKOUTS key for edit-  
ing options. The message center then displays USE ARROW KEYS TO SCROLL AND ENTER KEY TO SELECT EDIT  
OPTIONS. Scroll through the edit options by using the ARROW KEYS and press the ENTER key when VIEW STATIS-  
TICS is displayed. Press the ARROW KEYS to scroll through statistics including: Accumulated Time (hours), Accumulated  
Minutes (minutes combined with hours), Accumulated Calories, and Accumulated Distance. Press the MY WORKOUTS  
key at any time to exit statistics and return to My Workouts EDIT OPTIONS. If no key is pressed within 30 seconds, the  
display will exit the programming mode and return to idle mode. No workout will be saved.  
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SYSTEM MENU  
A special system menu is available to Managers and other authorized personnel to allow access to certain Information,  
diagnostics tests and configuration settings.  
5.1 ENTERING AND USING THE SYSTEM MENU  
The System Menu consists of 3 submenus including the Information submenu, Diagnostic submenu and Configuration  
submenu. To enter the System Menu press and hold down the UP ARROW key and then press the CLEAR key twice.  
Continue to hold down the UP ARROW key until the MESSAGE CENTER displays the words CODE VER. X.XX. This is  
the Information menu which is the default submenu in the System Menu.  
INFORMATION MENU (CODE VER X.XX)  
The Information submenu will display information identifying the software version numbers and their associated part num-  
bers as well as the version numbers of other installed software components. Use this menu when it is necessary to iden-  
tify the version/part numbers installed on the product. The UP and DOWN arrow keys can be used to navigate through the  
list of items that may be displayed. Press the CLEAR key once to exit the Information Menu and hence the System Menu.  
DIAGNOSTIC MENU (SERVICE MENU)  
The Diagnostics submenu allows technicians to run system diagnostics. This menu can be entered from the Information  
Menu by pressing and holding the COOL DOWN key then pressing the ENTER key. The MESSAGE CENTER will display  
the words SERVICE MENU. Pressing the ENTER key will navigate forward through the list of diagnostic utilities while  
pressing the CLEAR key will navigate backward. Use the CLEAR key repeatedly to exit the Diagnostic Menu.  
CONFIGURATION MENU (OPTIONAL SETTINGS)  
The Configuration submenu allows the manager to configure options for the product. This menu can be entered from the  
Information Menu by pressing the ENTER key. The MESSAGE CENTER will display the words OPTIONAL SETTINGS.  
Pressing the ENTER key will navigate forward through the list of optional settings while pressing the CLEAR key will navi-  
gate backward. Use the CLEAR key repeatedly to exit the Configuration Menu. See the next page for a list of configura-  
tion options (Optional Settings).  
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5.2 MANAGER’S CONFIGURATION (OPTIONAL SETTINGS)  
Setting  
Default Value  
Description  
This feature allows the setting of maximum workout  
duration limits.  
Maximum Workout Duration  
60 Minutes  
English  
(International: Metric)  
This option sets the measurement unit type for weight,  
distance, and speed.  
English / Metric Units  
This sets the maximum time during which a workout can  
remain in pause mode.  
Pause Timeout  
WATTS Display  
METS Display  
5 Minutes  
Off (International: On)  
Off  
If this option is enabled, the MESSAGE CENTER  
displays the Watts equivalent of the step rate.  
If this option is enabled, the MESSAGE CENTER  
displays the METs equivalent of the step rate.  
If this option is enabled, the MESSAGE CENTER  
displays the number of calories burned per hour during  
the workout.  
Calorie Per Hour (CPH)  
Display  
On (International: Off)  
The Sleep Time configuration setting controls how long  
the console will stay powered up from the last key press  
but before actively engaging the product in exercise.  
This configuration applies to externally powered prod-  
ucts only. Upon entry to this utility the current configura-  
tion setting shall be displayed. The UP / DOWN arrow  
keys shall allow incrementing / decrementing of the  
Sleep Time value in 1 minute increments respectively.  
The range of values for Sleep Time shall be 1 through  
99 minutes and OFF.  
Sleep Mode  
Off  
If this option is enabled, users can set the User  
Language. Choices include: English, German, French,  
Spanish, Italian, Dutch, and Russian.  
Language Select  
iPod Video  
Off  
This feature allows control over allowing iPod video  
tracks to be played on the Life Fitness Attachable TV, if  
present. If enabled by selecting the On setting, and an  
iPod video track is selected, the video shall be routed to  
the TV. Otherwise, the video shall not.  
Enable  
This setting allows control over whether or not an optional  
CSAFE compatible audio device attached to the CSAFE  
connector shall be selectable as an audio source with the  
Source Select key.  
AUX Source  
TV GAIN  
Off  
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This setting allows control over the console earphone  
volume range for the Life Fitness Attachable TV Source.  
The range of settings are from 0 (Low) to 7 (High).  
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USER LANGUAGE SELECT  
If enabled, this option allows users to select the language by which to interact with the unit during a workout.  
To use the option, enable User Language Select (see below).  
Begin pedaling. The console will display the message “SELECT LANGUAGE USING ARROW KEYS”. The user can se-  
lect from a list of available languages using any of the arrow keys. Press enter when the desired language appears to se-  
lect that language. A workout can now be started using the selected language. Selecting a language is not necessary to  
begin a workout. Simply press the QUICK START key to start a workout or any of the program keys to begin workout pro-  
gramming using the default language.  
The user may select from the following languages:  
English, German, French, Italian, Dutch, Spanish, and Russian.  
To enable the User Language Select option, enter the Optional Settings (see Section 5.1). Scroll forward through the  
options using the ENTER key, or backward, using the CLEAR key until LANGUAGE SEL appears. Once LANGUAGE SEL  
appears in the Message Center, press any of the UP/DOWN ARROW keys to toggle the mode from OFF to ON.  
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SERVICE AND TECHNICAL DATA  
6.1 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE TIPS  
The Life Fitness Cross-Trainer is backed by the engineering excellence and reliability of Life Fitness and is one of the  
most rugged and trouble-free pieces of exercise equipment on the market today. Commercial Life Fitness products are  
among the most popular of aerobic trainers in health clubs, colleges and military facilities the world over.  
Note: Safety of the equipment can be maintained only if the equipment is examined regularly for damage or wear. Keep  
the equipment out of use until defective parts are repaired or replaced. Pay special attention to parts that are subject to  
wear, as outlined below.  
REMARQUE: pour conserver un matériel sûr, il convient de l'inspecter régulièrement afin de déceler tout signe d'usure  
ou d'endommagement. N'utilisez pas l'appareil tant que les pièces défectueuses n'ont pas été réparées ou remplacées.  
Portez une attention toute particulière aux pièces qui s'usent, comme indiqué ci-dessous.  
The following preventive maintenance tips will keep the Life Fitness Cross-Trainer operating at peak performance:  
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Locate the Life Fitness Cross-Trainer in a cool, dry place.  
Clean the top surface of the pedals regularly.  
Keep the display console free of fingerprints and salt build-up caused by sweat.  
Clean the display console and all exterior surfaces with an approved or compatible cleaner (see Life Fitness Ap-  
proved Cleaners) and a soft cotton cloth.  
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Long fingernails may damage or scratch the surface of the console; use the pad of the finger to press the selec-  
tion buttons on the console.  
Clean the housing and moving arms thoroughly on a regular basis.  
LIFE FITNESS APPROVED CLEANERS  
Two preferred cleaners have been approved by Life Fitness reliability experts: PureGreen 24 and Gym Wipes. Both clean-  
ers will safely and effectively remove dirt, grime and sweat from equipment. PureGreen 24 and the Antibacterial Force for-  
mula of Gym Wipes are both disinfectants that are effective against MRSA and H1N1.  
PureGreen 24 is available in a spray which is convenient for gym staff to use. Apply the spray to a microfiber cloth and  
wipe down the equipment. Use PureGreen 24 on the equipment for at least 2 minutes for general disinfection purposes  
and at least 10 minutes for fungus and viral control.  
Gym Wipes are large, durable pre-moistened wipes to use on the equipment before and after workouts. Use Gym Wipes  
on the equipment for at least 2 minutes for general disinfection purposes.  
Contact Customer Support Services to order these cleaners (1-800-351-3737 or email: [email protected]).  
LIFE FITNESS COMPATIBLE CLEANERS  
Mild soap and water or a mild non-abrasive household cleaner can also be used to clean the display and all exterior sur-  
faces. Use a soft cotton cloth only. Apply the cleaner to the cotton cloth before cleaning. DO NOT use ammonia or acid  
based cleaners. DO NOT use abrasive cleaners. DO NOT use paper towels. DO NOT apply cleaners directly to the equip-  
ment surfaces.  
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6.2 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE  
ITEM  
WEEKLY  
Clean  
MONTHLY  
Inspect  
QUARTERLY  
BI-ANNUALLY  
ANNUALLY  
Console Overlay  
Accessory Trays  
Frame  
Inspect  
Clean  
Clean  
Inspect  
Inspect  
Plastic Covers  
Lifepulse Sensors  
Clean  
Inspect  
Clean / Inspect  
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6.3 TROUBLESHOOTING THE OPTIONAL POLAR TELEMETRY HEART RATE CHEST STRAP  
Malfunction  
Probable Cause  
Corrective Action  
Use of personal electronic  
devices, such as cell phones  
and portable MP3 players,  
causes external noise  
interference.  
Heart rate reading is initially  
detected and functioning  
normally but then is lost.  
Remove the source of noise  
or reposition the exercise  
equipment.  
Equipment is in close proximity  
to other sources of noise such  
as audio/ video equipment,  
fans, two way radios, and high  
voltage/high current power  
lines.  
Television sets and/or  
antennas generate electro-  
magnetic interference.  
Cell phones generate  
electromagnetic interference.  
Computers generate  
electromagnetic interference.  
Move the Cross-Trainer a few  
inches away from the probable  
cause, or move the probable  
cause a few inches away from  
the Cross-Trainer, until the  
heart rate readings are accu-  
rate.  
Heart rate readings are  
abnormally elevated.  
Cars generate electromagnetic  
interference.  
High voltage power lines  
generate electromagnetic  
interference.  
Motor driven exercise  
equipment generates electro-  
magnetic interference.  
Another heart rate transmitter  
within 3 feet (1 meter)  
generates electromagnetic  
interference.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING THE OPTIONAL POLAR TELEMETRY HEART RATE CHEST STRAP (CONTINUED)  
Malfunction  
Probable Cause  
Corrective Action  
Belt transmitter electrodes are  
not wet enough to pick up  
accurate heart rate readings.  
Wet the belt transmitter  
electrodes (see Section 3.2).  
Ensure the belt transmitter elec-  
trodes are laying flat against the  
skin (see Section 3.2).  
Belt transmitter electrodes are  
not laying flat against the skin.  
Wash the belt transmitter with  
mild soap and water.  
Belt transmitter needs cleaning.  
Make sure the chest strap trans-  
mitter is within 3 feet  
(1 meter) of the heart rate  
receiver.  
Belt transmitter is not within 3  
feet (1 meter) of the heart rate  
receiver.  
Contact Life Fitness Customer  
Support Services for instructions  
on how to have the Polar teleme-  
try heart rate chest strap  
replaced.  
Polar telemetry heart rate chest  
strap battery is depleted.  
Heart rate reading is erratic  
or absent entirely.  
Make sure the Polar telemetry  
heart rate chest strap is installed  
and move closer to the heart rate  
receiver. Wait up to 10 seconds  
for the heart rate to display on the  
console.  
Polar telemetry heart rate chest  
strap did not lock in with the  
heart rate receiver.  
Notes:  
1. Ensure proper adherence of  
the Polar telemetry heart rate  
chest strap to user’s chest.  
2. Ensure proper conductivity be-  
tween the electrodes and user’s  
chest.  
3. If needed, use the Polar watch  
to verify chest strap’s operation.  
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6.4 TROUBLESHOOTING THE iPOD  
Malfunction  
Probable Cause  
Corrective Action  
iPod is not fully connected due  
to interference with after  
market iPod protective cases.  
Cannot control iPod using  
console keypad controls.  
Remove after market iPod  
protective case and reconnect.  
Use iPod keypad controls on  
console to play a selection.  
iPod paused.  
Source selected is not  
currently set to iPod.  
Press Source Select key until  
iPod is displayed.  
Cannot hear iPod.  
Press Mute key to unmute  
iPod source.  
Mute key is pressed.  
Headphones are plugged into  
iPod instead of console head-  
phone jack.  
Plug headphones into console  
headphone jack.  
Cannot control iPod volume  
using console keypad controls.  
Volume control on iPod is  
being used with headphones  
plugged into console jack.  
Use console iPod keypad  
volume controls.  
Console displays a message  
that tells me to update my iPod  
firmware.  
Visit www.apple.com for  
instructions on how to update  
your iPod device firmware.  
The iPod is not compatible due  
to its outdated firmware.  
Use of older third generation  
(or earlier) iPod is not sup-  
ported.  
Use newer iPod model.  
Console displays a message  
that tells me “iPod COMMUNI-  
CATION TIMEOUT”.  
iPod battery charge is  
extremely low.  
Charge iPod to a minimum  
level before using.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING THE iPOD (CONTINUED)  
Malfunction  
Probable Cause  
Corrective Action  
Use iPod controls to navigate  
menus and select playlists. Use  
console keypad controls to  
Play/Pause and to change  
volume and tracks.  
Use of console keypad controls  
to navigate iPod menus.  
Cannot navigate iPod menus.  
Use of iPod slider ring controls  
to adjust iPod volume when  
headphones are plugged into  
the console jack.  
Cannot control iPod volume  
using iPod slider ring.  
Use console volume arrow keys  
to control volume.  
No controls to change playlist on Use of console keypad controls Select playlist on iPod using  
console. to change playlist on iPod. iPod controls.  
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6.5 TROUBLESHOOTING THE LIFEPULSE SYSTEM SENSORS  
If the heart rate reading is erratic or missing, do the following:  
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Dry the hands if necessary to prevent slipping.  
Apply hands to all four sensors; two in each hand.  
Grasp the sensors firmly.  
Apply constant pressure around the sensors.  
6.6 HOW TO OBTAIN PRODUCT SERVICE /  
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION  
1. Verify the symptom and review the operating instructions.  
The problem may be unfamiliarity with the product and its  
features and workouts.  
2. Locate and write down the serial number of the unit which is  
located on the front stabilizer.  
3. Contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services.  
Remove plastic shroud to find small serial label location.  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
7.1 LIFE FITNESS CSX CROSS-TRAINER SPECIFICATIONS  
Designed use:  
Heavy / Commercial  
Maximum user weight:  
Power requirements:  
Console displays:  
350 pounds / 160 kilograms  
120 volt, 1.0 amp (U.S. & Canada); 100-240 volt, 1.0 amp (outside U.S. & Canada)  
Elapsed time, total distance, total calories burned, calories burned per hour, heart rate, target heart  
rate, Watts, METS, workout profile, resistance level, speed  
Workouts, goals, & modes:  
Quick Start, Manual, Cardio, Fat Burn, Heart Rate HillTM, Heart Rate IntervalTM, Extreme Heart RateTM  
Random, Hill, Time-Based Goal,Time in Zone Goal, Custom Workouts, My Workouts, Life Fitness Fit  
Test, Cool Down Mode, Speed Training, Around the World, Cascades, Foothills, Interval, Kilimanjaro,  
EZ Resistance, Sport Training, Total Body, Lower Body  
Resistance levels:  
Pedal speed range:  
Drive type;  
25  
2.17 mph - 12.73 mph (3.49 kph - 20.49 kph)  
Belt / alternator  
Heart rate monitoring systems: Patented Lifepulse™ digital contact heart rate and Polar® telemetry-compatible heart rate monitoring  
system  
iPod power and charging:  
iPod Compatibility:  
5Vdc @ 500mA  
Play / Pause  
Volume Control / Mute  
Previous Track / Next Track (Button Tap)  
Scan Forward / Scan Back (Button Hold)  
3.5mm Stereo, 150mW max  
Headphone jack:  
Physical Dimensions  
Length:  
3
81 ⁄4 in. (207.65 cm.)  
Width:  
28 in. (71.12 cm.)  
Height:  
Weight:  
65 in. (165 cm.) with console  
232 lbs. (105.24 kg.)  
236 lbs. (107.05 kg.) with console  
Shipping Dimensions (without console)  
Length:  
80 in. (203 cm.)  
Width:  
28 in. (71 cm.)  
Height:  
Weight:  
47.5 in. (121 cm.)  
296 lbs. (134.27 kg.)  
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7.2 WARRANTY INFORMATION  
WARRANTY COVERAGE: CSX CROSS-TRAINER  
NOTE - Once any commercial product is placed in a private residence (home), it automatically becomes covered under that product category's consumer  
warranty. Warranty coverage begins at the original date of sale.  
WHAT IS COVERED:  
OPERATION MANUAL:  
This Life Fitness consumer product ("Product") is warranted to be free of all de-  
fects in material and workmanship.  
It is VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THE MANUAL before operating the  
Product. Remember to perform the periodic maintenance requirements specified  
in the Manual to assure proper operation and your continued satisfaction.  
WHO IS COVERED:  
The original purchaser or any person receiving the Product as a gift from the  
HOW TO GET REPLACEMENT PARTS & SERVICE:  
original purchaser.  
Simply call Customer Support Services at (800) 351–3737 or (847) 451–0036,  
Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Central Standard Time, and  
tell them your name, address and the serial number of your product (refer to  
page 1 for Customer Services contact information). They will tell you how to get  
a replacement part, or, if necessary, arrange for service where your product is  
located or advise you on how and where to ship the product for service.  
HOW LONG IS IT COVERED:  
All coverage is provided by specific Product according to the guidelines listed on  
the chart accompanying this warranty card.  
WHO PAYS TRANSPORTATION & INSURANCE FOR SERVICE:  
If the Product or any covered part must be returned to a service facility for re-  
pairs, We, Life Fitness, will pay all transportation and insurance charges for the  
first year. You are responsible for transportation and insurance charges during  
the second and third years (if applicable).  
Before shipping:  
1. obtain a Return Authorization Number (RA#) from Customer Support Serv-  
ices  
2. securely pack your console (use the original shipping carton, if possible)  
3. write the RA# on the outside of the carton  
4. insure the console, and  
WHAT WE WILL DO TO CORRECT COVERED DEFECTS:  
We will ship to you any new or rebuilt replacement part or component, or, at our  
option, replace the Product. Such replacement parts are warranted for the re-  
maining portion of the original warranty period.  
5. include a letter explaining the defect or problem and a copy of your proof of  
purchase if you believe the service is covered by warranty  
WHAT IS NOT COVERED:  
EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY:  
Any failures or damage caused by unauthorized service, misuse, accident, neg-  
ligence, improper assembly or installation, debris resulting from any construction  
activities in the Product’s environment, rust or corrosion as a result of the Prod-  
uct’s location, alterations or modifications without our written authorization or by  
failure on your part to use, operate and maintain the Product as set out in your  
Operation Manual (“Manual”).  
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF  
ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIM-  
ITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS  
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND ALL OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR LIABIL-  
ITIES ON OUR PART. We neither assume nor authorize any person to assure  
for us any other obligation or liability concerning the sale of this Product. Under  
no circumstances shall we be liable under this warranty, or otherwise, of any  
damage to any person or property, including any lost profits or lost savings, for  
any special, indirect, secondary, incidental or consequential damages of any na-  
ture arising out of the use of or inability to use this Product. Some states do not  
allow the exclusion or limitation of implied warranties or of liability for incidental  
or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply  
to you.  
Two type RJ45 interchangeable Network ready and Fitness Entertainment ports  
are supplied with the Product. These ports comply with the FitLinxx CSAFE  
specification dated August 4, 2004 stating: 4.75VDC to 10VDC; maximum cur-  
rent of 85mA. Any Product damage caused by a load exceeding this FitLinxx  
CSAFE specification is not covered by warranty.  
All terms of this warranty are void if this product is moved beyond the  
continental borders of the United States of America (excluding Alaska,  
Hawaii and Canada) and are then subject to the terms provided by that  
country’s local authorized Life Fitness representative.  
CHANGES IN WARRANTY NOT AUTHORIZED:  
No one is authorized to change, modify or extend the terms of this limited war-  
ranty.  
WHAT YOU MUST DO:  
Retain proof of purchase (our receipt of the attached registration card assures  
EFFECT OF STATE LAWS:  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights  
which vary from state to state.  
registration of purchase information but is not required);  
use, operate and maintain the Product as specified in the Manual;  
OUR PLEDGE TO YOU:  
Our Products are designed and manufactured to the highest standards.  
notify Customer Support Services of any defect within 10 days after discovery  
of the defect; if instructed,  
return any defective part for replacement or, if necessary, the entire Product for  
repair.  
We want you completely satisfied with our Products and will do everything possi-  
ble under the terms of this warranty to keep you secure in knowing you have  
bought the best!  
1 Year  
6 Months  
MODEL  
2 Years  
CSX  
Cross-  
Trainer  
3 Labor  
3 Console Overlay  
3
3 Electrical & Mechanical  
Parts  
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