Life Fitness Fitness Electronics 95Xe T User Manual
95Xe Total Body Trainer  
o p e r a t i o n ma n u a l  
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Before using this product, it is essential that this  
ENTIRE operation manual and ALL installation instructions be read.  
This will help in setting up the equipment quickly  
and in instructing others 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 A digital  
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable  
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial envi-  
ronment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not  
installed and used in accordance with the operation manual, may cause harmful interference to  
radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harm-  
ful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own  
expense.  
Class SA (Studio): Professional and / or commercial use.  
CAUTION: Any changes or modifications to this equipment could void the prod-  
uct 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 ser-  
vice representative. There are no user serviceable parts.  
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TABLE OF CONTENTS  
Section  
1.  
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page  
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
New Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Electrical Power Requirements // Where to Place the Life Fitness® Fit Stride Total Body  
Trainer // How to Stabilize the Total Body Trainer // Fitness Networking // Cable TV  
Hook-up  
1.1  
1.2  
1.3  
2.  
The Display Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
Display Console Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
Display Console Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
The Accessory Tray / Reading Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17  
Heart Rate Zone Training Exercise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18  
Why Heart Rate Zone Training Exercise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18  
Heart Rate Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19  
The LifepulseTM Digital Heart Rate Monitoring System // The Polar® Telemetry  
Heart Rate Monitoring Chest Strap  
2.1  
2.2  
2.3  
3.  
3.1  
3.2  
4.  
4.1  
4.2  
The Workouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21  
Workout Overviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21  
Using the Workouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22  
Beginning a Workout // Selecting a Workout // Entering Workout Goals // Entering  
Workout Values // Selecting a Workout Mode // Changing/Ending Workouts //  
Total Body Trainer Workout Setup Steps (chart)  
4.3  
Workout Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26  
Quick Start // Manual // Random // Fat Burn // Cardio // Hill // Around the World //  
Cascades // Foothills // Interval // Kilimanjaro // Speed Training // Heart Rate HillTM // Heart  
Rate IntervalTM // Extreme Heart RateTM // Watts // METs // Cross-Train Aerobics // Cross-  
Train Reverse // Life Fitness Fit Test  
5.  
System Options Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37  
Using the System Options Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37  
Setting Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37  
Service And Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39  
Preventive Maintenance Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39  
Preventive Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40  
Troubleshooting the Polar® Heart Rate Chest Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40  
Troubleshooting the LifepulseSystem Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41  
How to Obtain Product Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41  
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42  
5.1  
5.2  
6.  
6.1  
6.2  
6.3  
6.4  
6.5  
7.  
7.1  
Life Fitness 95Xe Fit Stride Total Body Trainer Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42  
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2004 Life Fitness, a division of Brunswick Corporation. All rights reserved. Life Fitness, Heart Rate Zone Training, and  
Lifepulse are registered trademarks of Brunswick Corporation. Fit Stride, Heart Rate Zone Training, Heart Rate Hill, Heart  
Rate Interval, and Extreme Heart Rate are trademarks of Brunswick Corporation. Polar is a registered trademark of Polar  
Electro, Inc. FitLinxx is a registered trademark of the Integrated Fitness Corp. Any use of these trademarks, without the  
express written consent of Life Fitness or the corresponding companies is forbidden.  
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This Operation Manual describes the functions of the following product:  
Life Fitness Fit StrideTM Total Body Trainer  
95Xe  
See "Specifications" page in this manual for product specific features.  
Statement of Purpose: The Life Fitness Fit Stride Total Body Trainer is an exercise machine that  
combines low-impact elliptical pedaling with push/pull arm motion to provide an efficient, effec-  
tive total body workout.  
CAUTION: Health-related injuries may result from incorrect or excessive use of  
exercise equipment. 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: Des problèmes de santé peuvent être causés par une utilisa-  
tion incorrecte ou excessive de l'équipement. Life Fitness conseille VIVEMENT de  
consulter un médecin pour subir un examen médical complet avant de com-  
mencer 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  
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WARNING:  
The safety of the product can be maintained only if it is examined regularly for  
damage 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 attempting any maintenance activity.  
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DANGER:  
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, damaged, or even partially immersed in water. Contact Life Fitness Customer Support  
Services for assistance.  
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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 Total Body  
Trainer.  
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.  
LOCATION  
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Position this product so that the power cord plug is accessible to the user.  
Use the Total Body Trainer only as directed in this manual.  
Do not use this product outdoors, near swimming pools or in areas of high humidity.  
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 Total Body Trainer.  
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Close supervision is necessary when used by children, invalids or disabled persons.  
OPERATION  
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Always follow the console instructions for proper operation.  
Never operate a Life Fitness product with the air openings blocked. Keep air openings free of lint, hair or  
any 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 accessory tray water bottle holder.  
Containers with lids are recommended.  
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.  
Use caution when mounting or dismounting the Total Body Trainer. Use the stationary handlebar when-  
ever additional stability is required. While exercising, hold onto the moving arms.  
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Never use the Total Body 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  
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AVERTISSEMENT – Pour une utilisation sûre, le produit doit être inspecté régulièrement afin de s’assur-  
er 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 décharges électriques, l’appareil Life Fitness doit toujours être  
débranché avant tout nettoyage ou travail d’entretien.  
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DANGER – Pour réduire les risques de brûlures, d’incendies, de décharges électriques ou de blessures,  
tout appareil doit être branché impérativement sur une prise électrique correctement mise à la terre.  
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Ne faites jamais fonctionner d’appareil Life Fitness dont le cordon d’alimentation ou la fiche seraient  
abîmés, qui aurait fait une chute ou qui aurait été endommagé ou partiellement plongé dans l’eau.  
Appelez le service clientèle de Life Fitness pour obtenir de l’assistance.  
Maintenez le cordon d’alimentation à l’écart des surfaces chaudes. Ne tirez pas l’appareil par son cordon  
et n’utilisez pas celui-ci comme une poignée. Ne faites pas passer le cordon sur le sol, sous le tapis de  
course, ni le long de l’appareil.  
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.  
EMPLACEMENT  
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Placez ce produit de manière à ce que l’utilisateur puisse accéder à la fiche du cordon d’alimentation.  
Utilisez le Total Body Trainer uniquement comme indiqué dans ce manuel.  
N’utilisez pas ce produit à l’extérieur, près d’une piscine ou dans des endroits très humides.  
Maintenez la zone autour de l’appareil exempte de toute obstruction, y compris murs et meubles. Veillez  
à laisser un dégagement d’au moins 30 cm devant la machine.  
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Une étroite surveillance est nécessaire en cas d’utilisation par des enfants, des personnes invalides ou  
handicapées.  
FONCTIONNEMENT  
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Pour un fonctionnement correct, suivez toujours les instructions de la console.  
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Ne faites jamais fonctionner de produit Life Fitness dont les bouches d’aération seraient bloquées.  
Maintenez-les exemptes de peluches, de cheveux ou de toute obstruction.  
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N’insérez jamais d’objet dans les ouvertures de cet appareil. Tout objet accidentellement tombé à l’in-  
térieur doit être récupéré. 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 dans le support pour  
bouteille du plateau d’accessoires. Il est recommandé d’utiliser des gobelets 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 renversez pas l’appareil sur le côté pendant son fonctionnement.  
Montez et descendez avec précaution du Total Body Trainer. Utilisez la barre fixe lorsque vous avez  
besoin de renforcer votre équilibre. Pendant les exercices, saisissez les bras mobiles.  
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Ne montez jamais à l’envers sur le Total Body Trainer.  
Ne vous tenez pas debout ni assis sur les capots des leviers de pédales ou sur le capot du moteur.  
CONSERVEZ CES INSTRUCTIONS POUR TOUT USAGE ULTÉRIEUR.  
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1.2 NEW FEATURES  
The Integrated LCD Console on the Total Body Trainer brings together the best LCD technology  
and the best cardio equipment. It combines eye-catching entertainment with an interactive exer-  
cise experience.  
NEW FEATURES ON THE TOTAL BODY TRAINER INCLUDE:  
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New Touchscreen Display: This integrated, intuitive touchscreen features built-in intelligence.  
This gives exercisers the freedom to watch their favorite TV program and monitor their entire  
workout progress at the same time, all on one screen.  
See Section 2.2 Display Console Descriptions, Workout Progress.  
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Ergonomic Viewing: The ergonomically-positioned viewing angle provides optimal comfort  
and reduces glare. Plus the protective layer on the Touchscreen Display eliminates direct con-  
tact and preserves the life of the LCD screen.  
Easy Start-up: It’s no longer necessary to pedal to get started. Instead, choose and set up a  
workout, and begin pedaling when the workout begins.  
See Section 4.2 Using the Workouts  
Improved Interface: The sharp screen image, and attractive graphics makes the screen easi-  
er to read and to use. There are no complicated steps to setting up a workout—simply choose  
a workout, enter values and get started.  
See Section 4.2 Using the Workouts  
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New Help Files: Now, choosing a workout can be an informed decision. Simply select the  
question mark on the workout selection screen to access help files, which give explanations of  
each of the workouts.  
See Section 2.2 Display Console Descriptions, Workout Selection, Help  
Workout Flexibility: Choosing a different workout “on the fly” is as simple as selecting a but-  
ton, and choosing a new workout. And now there are two ways to change a workout parameter  
mid-workout—either use the keys on the Control Panel, or use the buttons on the Touchscreen  
Display.  
See Section 4.2 Using the Workouts, Changing/Ending Workouts, Switching Workouts “On the  
Fly”  
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Better Monitoring: The Touchscreen Display shows all relevant workout statistics at one  
glance.  
See Section 2.2 Display Console Descriptions, Workout Progress  
New Time Views: Allows the user to choose the most motivating time display for them. Time  
can be viewed as Elapsed Time, Remaining Time, or Hidden Time. Changing time views is as  
simple as touching a button.  
See Section 2.2 Display Console Descriptions, Workout Progress, Elapsed Time  
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More Options for Managers: More ways for managers to monitor statistics, track usages, and  
record personalized messages. Channel setup for the TV allows managers to control which  
channels are displayed on the TV.  
See Section 5 System Options Menu  
New Zero (0) Resistance Level: This new resistance level gives more people the opportunity  
to enjoy a quality workout, regardless of experience level or physical ability. It also gives the  
cross-trainer more flexibility for incorporation into injury rehabilitation.  
See Section 4.2 Using the Workouts, Entering Workout Goals, Entering and Adjusting the  
Intensity Level.  
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1.3 SETUP  
Read the Operation Manual before setting up the Total Body Trainer.  
ELECTRICAL POWER REQUIREMENTS  
The Total Body Trainer requires an AC power supply according to the electrical configurations  
listed in the chart below.  
Supply Voltage  
Frequency  
Rated Current  
(VAC)  
(Hz)  
(Amps)  
100  
110  
120  
200  
220  
230  
240  
50 / 60  
50 / 60  
50 / 60  
50 / 60  
50 / 60  
50 / 60  
50 / 60  
1.6  
1.6  
1.6  
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NOTE: Do not modify the plug provided with this product. If the plug does not fit into an available  
electrical outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.  
WHERE TO PLACE THE TOTAL BODY TRAINER  
Following all safety instructions in Section 1.1, move the Total Body Trainer to the location in  
which it will be used. See Section 7, titled Specifications, for the footprint (product dimensions).  
Allow one foot of clearance in front of the Total Body Trainer to allow for movement of the pedal  
levers. It should be easy to mount the Total Body Trainer from the side.  
HOW TO STABILIZE THE TOTAL BODY TRAINER  
After placing the Total Body 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 front 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 Total Body 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 17mm wrench.  
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FITNESS NETWORKING  
One type RJ45 networking port (A) allows the Total Body Trainer  
to be connected to a network, such as FitLinxxTM interactive fit-  
ness network.  
Fitness network: The network connection enables the con-  
sole to upload user workout statistics to a fitness network  
database or to download remotely stored information, such a  
pre-set workout program. See Section 4.2, titled Using the  
Workouts, for information on logging onto a network.  
This port is located on the back of the console and is enclosed by a  
removable cover. Any use of the port for other than its intended  
purpose could void the product warranty.  
CABLE TV HOOK-UP  
Note to the CATV Installer:  
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the  
NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable  
ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable  
entry as practical.  
Antenna Grounding According to the NEC  
Antenna Grounding According to the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.  
1. Antenna lead in wire  
2. Antenna discharge unit (nec section 810-20)  
3. Grounding conductors (nec section 810-21)  
4. Ground clamp  
5. Power service grounding electrode system  
(nec article 250, part h)  
6. Ground clamp  
7. Electric service equipment  
NOTE: The TV aspect of the LCD Console can only receive a analog signal. Digital cable must  
be externally converted to an analog signal.  
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THE DISPLAY CONSOLE  
2.1 DISPLAY CONSOLE OVERVIEW  
The computerized display console 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.  
The console consists of two parts:  
The Touchscreen Display: The Touchscreen Display (the LCD screen) allows the user to easily  
choose a workout, set it up, and monitor it.  
The Control Panel: The Control Panel consists of the keys on the bottom part of the console  
housing. These keys allow quick changes to workouts “on the fly,” provide easy access to TV  
controls, and allow for screen cleaning without activating the Touchscreen Display.  
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2.2 DISPLAY CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS  
This section lists and describes the functions for the buttons on the Touchscreen Display and  
the keys on the Control Panel on the Total Body Trainer. See Section 4, titled The Workouts, for  
detailed information on using the console to set up workouts.  
TOUCHSCREEN DISPLAY  
The Touchscreen Display allows the user to move from screen to screen by simply selecting  
buttons to access other screens. The Touchscreen Display enables users to access:  
1) WORKOUT SELECTION — choose a workout.  
2) WORKOUT SETUP — enter workout values and goals.  
3) WORKOUT PROGRESS — monitor progress, edit workout goals, and access TV viewing.  
1) WORKOUT SELECTION  
Touch the Welcome Screen anywhere to start and enter the Workout Selection screen. Use the  
Workout Selection screen to choose a workout, access QUICK START, or to access the Help  
Screens.  
A. QUICK START: Select this button to enter directly into a workout, bypassing any setup or  
goal setting. Once started, the user can then make adjustments to the workout. Choose  
LEVEL to determine the level of intensity, and ENTER WEIGHT so that METs, Watts, and  
Calories Burned/Calories per Hour can be computed and displayed as workout statistics.  
(See Workout Progress later in this section for more information on using Aerobics and  
Reverse Modes.) Select the COOLDOWN button on the Control Panel to enter a Cooldown  
Phase.  
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B. WORKOUT SELECTIONS: Allows the user to choose from eight different programs. MANUAL,  
RANDOM, FAT BURN, CARDIO, AND HILL lead straight into workout setup screens. HILL  
PLUS, ZONE TRAINING, AND PERSONAL TRAINER give additional workout selections.  
Choose HILL PLUS for AROUND THE WORLD, KILAMANJARO, INTERVAL, CASCADES,  
SPEED TRAINING, and FOOTHILLS.  
Choose ZONE TRAINING for HR Hill, HR INTERVAL, and EXTREME HR.  
Choose PERSONAL TRAINER for CROSS-TRAIN AEROBICS, CROSS-TRAIN REVERSE, and  
LIFE FITNESS FIT TEST.  
See Section 4.1 Workout Overviews for a description of each workout.  
Buttons with a heart symbol access workouts that require heart rate monitoring. For more infor-  
mation, see Workout Profile Window under Workout Progress.  
C. HELP (?): Select the HELP button to access help buttons for each of the workouts. Use these  
buttons to get a detailed explanation of each of the workouts.  
D. BACK ( ): Select BACK to move backward one screen.  
2) WORKOUT SETUP  
WORKOUT SETUP screens are accessed automatically upon selection of a workout program.  
They allow the user to enter values or to choose a goal for the workout selected. These depend  
on the workout, but might include goal type (time, distance or calories), level, age, weight, and  
target heart rate* (for heart rate programs).  
E. MESSAGE AREA: Shows the user what workout is currently being set up. It also prompts  
the user for needed information or gives explanations.  
* Target Heart Rate (THR) is a percentage of the theoretical maximum. For example, a 40-year-old user's THR for the CARDIO  
workout is 144. This workout targets 80 percent of the maximum, so the equation would be (220-40)*.80=144.  
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F. ARROW BUTTONS: Use the UP and DOWN arrows to adjust workout values/goals such as  
length of workout, weight, age, target heart rate, and intensity level. Press ENTER to record the  
selection.  
G. NUMERICAL KEYPAD: Another way for the user to enter workout parameters. Key in the desired  
number on the keypad and press ENTER.  
H. CLEAR: Clears any entry and returns the default setting.  
I. ENTER: Press this button after entering a value to register the value and move to the next  
screen.  
J. BACK ( ): Returns to the previous screen.  
TYPES OF WORKOUT SETUP SCREENS  
GOAL SETUP SCREENS  
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Goal Type: The default setting of Goal Type is TIME (length of workout). Allows the user to  
choose a predetermined length of time for the workout.  
Users may also choose a more advanced Goal Type such as DISTANCE, CALORIES, or TIME IN  
ZONE (only available for heart rate programs).  
For Distance, Calories, and Time in Zone, the length of the workout depends on how long it  
takes to reach the goal. The workout continues until the goal is met. To exit early, either choose  
COOLDOWN from the Control Panel to go immediately into the Cooldown Phase, or choose  
CHANGE WORKOUT to access a different program. For more information, see Section 4.2  
Using the Workouts, Selecting a Goal Type.  
For information on how to set, and get maximum benefit from, these type of workout goals con-  
sult a Personal Trainer. For further information on Zone Training see section 3.1 of Heart Rate  
Zone Training titled Why Heart Rate Zone Training Exercise?  
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Level: Choose the programmed intensity level of the workout. Levels range from 0 to 25.  
Target Heart Rate: (heart rate workouts only) Gives a recommended heart rate* according to  
age. For Fat Burn, the target heart rate is computed at 65% of the theoretical maximum† heart  
rate . For Cardio, the target heart rate is computed at 80%. For more information on Target Heart  
Rate, see Section 3, Heart Rate Zone Training Exercise.  
VALUE SETUP SCREENS  
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Weight: Entering an accurate weight allows calories to be more accurately calculated, and  
enables Calories Burned, Calories per Hour, Watts and METs to appear on the Workout  
Progress screen.  
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Age: Allows heart programs to accurately determine target heart rate.  
Gender: For accurate Fitness Testing.  
† Defined by the American College of Sports Medicine's "Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription" as equal to  
220 minus an individual’s age.  
* Target Heart Rate (THR) is a percentage of the theoretical maximum. For example, a 40-year-old user's THR for the  
FAT BURN workout is 117. This workout targets 65 percent of the maximum, so the equation would be (220-40)*.65=117  
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3) WORKOUT PROGRESS  
The Workout Progress screen opens automatically upon completion of the setup, signaling the user  
to start the workout. The Workout Progress screen allows the user to monitor the progress of the  
workout. It provides a visual representation of the workout as it proceeds and monitors Distance,  
Calories, Watts, METs, Time, Level and Speed (depending on which workout is selected). From here  
TIME, LEVEL, MODE (Aerobics or Reverse) and TARGET HEART RATE* can be changed at any  
point during a workout. This screen also allows access to TV viewing.  
K. MESSAGE AREA: Shows the user the workout type, prompts the user for needed information,  
and explains concepts.  
L. WORKOUT PROFILE WINDOW: This window displays the levels of intensity in a workout-in-  
progress as proportional columns. The height of the column furthest to the left is proportional to  
the current level of intensity. (When the TV is on it covers this window.)  
*During a FAT BURN, CARDIO, HEART RATE HILL, HEART RATE INTERVAL, or EXTREME  
HEART RATE workout, which requires the use of a Polar heart rate chest strap or the LifepulseTM system  
sensors, the WORKOUT 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 AREA displays the prompt, “NEED  
HEART RATE- PLACE HANDS ON LIFEPULSE SENSORS OR USE TELEMETRY STRAP” and beeps  
three times. If the console does not receive the signal within three minutes, the workout automatically is  
converted to a MANUAL program.  
M. MODE: Use Mode to choose Aerobics Mode or Reverse Mode.  
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AEROBICS: Select this button to activate a workout mode in which the Message Area dis-  
plays prompts that 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 or Extreme Heart Rate.  
* Target Heart Rate (THR) is a percentage of the theoretical maximum. For example, a 40-year-old user's THR for the  
FAT BURN workout is 117. This workout targets 65 percent of the maximum, so the equation would be (220-40)*.65=117  
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REVERSE: Press this key to activate a workout mode that alternates forward motion with  
reverse motion. It can be used with any workout, except for Fat Burn, Cardio, Heart Rate  
Hill, Heart Rate Interval or Extreme Heart Rate.  
For more information on using modes, see Selecting a Workout Mode in Section 4.2, titled,  
the Using the Workouts.  
N. CHANGE WORKOUT: Choose this button to go back to the workout selection screen and  
choose a new workout, or to change a goal type or value, while retaining workout progress.  
To change workout programs mid-workout, choose the new program, enter any remaining  
values, and press ENTER. To return to the current workout without making any changes,  
choose BACK. Select RESET on the workout selection screen to clear all the stored infor-  
mation about the current workout, before changing to a new program.  
To adjust a goal type (Calories, Distance, or if in a heart rate program, Time in Zone) or choose a dif-  
ferent goal while retaining workout progress, select CHANGE WORKOUT, and then ADJUST GOAL  
which accesses the goal type screen defaulted to the current goal type and value. To change the goal  
value, use the arrow buttons or the numerical keypad, change the value, and then select ENTER. To  
change the goal type, choose a different goal, enter a value and select ENTER.  
O. ELAPSED TIME: Use this button to change the length of the workout, or to choose a different  
view for time. ELAPSED TIME is the default view, but time can also be viewed by REMAINING  
TIME, or HIDDEN TIME. To change the time view select ELAPSED TIME, choose a different time  
view and press ENTER.  
To change the length of a workout midstream, press the ELAPSED TIME button which also accesses  
Goal Time. Then use the arrow buttons or the numerical keypad, make the adjustment and select  
ENTER. (Use the arrow keys on the Control Panel directly underneath ELAPSED TIME to change  
length of workout time without leaving the Workout Progress Screen.)  
NOTE: Changing the length of a workout by using the TIME ELAPSED button has no effect on  
the time elapsed, which is an ongoing measurement of the time already spent in a workout.  
P. TARGET HEART RATE: (for heart rate workouts only) Displays the target heart rate* the user  
has specified in the workout setup screens. Can be changed anytime during a workout, by using  
the arrow keys directly below it, or by touching the TARGET HEART RATE button on the  
Touchscreen and accessing the Target Heart Rate Workout Setup Screen.  
Q. ACTUAL HEART RATE: Displays the heart rate if the user grasps the Lifepulse sensors or wears  
a Polar-compatible heart rate chest strap. NOTE: Heart rate can be checked on any of the  
screens, whether before a workout begins, or during a workout.  
R. LEVEL: Displays the programmed intensity level. Select LEVEL and then use the arrow buttons  
or the numerical pad to make a new selection. Press ENTER. (Use the arrow keys on the Control  
Panel directly underneath Level to change the level of exertion without leaving the Workout  
Progress Screen.)  
S. WORKOUT STATISTICS: Continually updates the workout progress by showing Distance,  
Calories Burned (switches between calories burned and calories per hour), Watts/METs, Heart  
Rate (on any workout if the user is grasping the Lifepulse sensors of wearing a telemetry strap),  
Target Heart Rate* and MPH (the pedaling speed in miles per hour, or kilometers per hour).  
* Target Heart Rate (THR) is a percentage of the theoretical maximum. For example, a 40-year-old user's THR for the  
FAT BURN workout is 117. This workout targets 65 percent of the maximum, so the equation would be (220-40)*.65=117  
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Cal/Hr and METs/Watts have buttons beneath the displays which give added functionality. These but-  
tons can be used to lock the display or to force the display to toggle. To lock the display, (for instance,  
turn off the toggle so only calories burned is displayed) simple press the button once while the desired  
setting is displayed. To toggle (for instance, if METs is displayed to change the display immediately to  
Watts) press the button twice in succession.  
T. TV SELECTION: TV ON/OFF accesses the TV, and enables the Channel and Volume keys on  
the Surrounding Console. TV ZOOM (far bottom right) toggles the user between large and small  
screen TV viewing.  
U. CHANNEL CONTROLS: Accesses the channel control keypad on the touchscreen.  
V. NUMERICAL KEYPAD: Use to enter a new channel selection.  
W. ENTER: Select this button to change the channel to the new selection.  
X. CLEAR: Clears any entry made, retaining the current channel.  
Additional buttons appearing in the Workout Progress Screen for different workouts:  
TIME IN ZONE: Displays the accumulated time that the heart rate stays within the selected target zone  
for a Heart Rate Zone Training workout. See section 3, titled Heart Rate Zone Training Exercise, for  
more information.  
ENTER WEIGHT: Appears in the Quick Start workout. Choose ENTER WEIGHT so that METs, Watts,  
and Calories Burned/Calories per Hour can be computed and displayed as workout statistics.  
CONTROL PANEL  
The Control Panel allows the user to control workout and TV parameters without leaving the Workout  
Progress screen. It also provides a quick and easy way for maintenance staff to clean the  
Touchscreen Display without activating the screen.  
A. ARROW KEYS: When in the workout phase, the UP and DOWN arrow keys are used in combi-  
nation with the Touchscreen Display. These keys allow the user to make changes to a workout  
goal during the workout. Each set of arrow keys controls the goal located directly above it on the  
Touchscreen Display.  
* Target Heart Rate (THR) is a percentage of the theoretical maximum. For example, a 40-year-old user's THR for the  
FAT BURN workout is 117. This workout targets 65 percent of the maximum, so the equation would be (220-40)*.65=117  
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Changeable information (i.e. a workout goal) either appears as a button (Time, Level, or Target  
Heart Rate*) or is accessible through CHANGE WORKOUT, ADJUST GOAL (Calories, Distance,  
and for heart rate programs Time in Zone). Workout statistics are not changeable.  
For example, use the arrow keys under ELAPSED TIME to change the goal time for the session.  
Workout statistics, such as speed, cannot be changed. As described above, workout goals may also  
be changed by touching the corresponding button on the Touchscreen Display and accessing the cor-  
responding Workout Setup screens.  
B. SCREEN LOCK/UNLOCK: (Cannot be used during a workout.) Freezes the screen for the pur-  
pose of routine maintenance/ screen cleaning. The screen automatically unlocks after ten sec-  
onds. Pressing SCREEN LOCK a second time will unlock it as well.  
C. COOLDOWN: Workout programs end automatically in a Cooldown Phase, which lowers the  
intensity level. In this phase of a workout the body begins to remove lactic acid and other accu-  
mulated by-products of exercise, which build up in muscles during a workout and contribute to  
muscle soreness.  
Press the COOLDOWN key to enter the Cooldown stage at any point during the workout. Each work-  
out’s Cooldown level is automatically adjusted according to the individual user’s performance.  
(Cooldown times are preset in proportion to the duration of a workout.) The Cooldown time can be  
changed by using the corresponding arrow keys on the Control Panel. At the end of Cooldown, a  
workout summary box appears.  
D. QUICK START: Choose this to enter directly into a workout, bypassing setup screens  
E. VOL: Volume control for the TV.  
F. CH: Channel control for the TV.  
G.  
: Headphone jack for sound playback.  
NOTE: Headphones are necessary to access the sound for the TV. The jack is located on the Control  
Panel on the lower right. The jack is a user-replaceable feature. Contact Life Fitness Customer  
Support Services for more information. (See Section 6.7 “How to Obtain Product Service.”)  
2.3 THE ACCESSORY TRAY / READING RACK  
The accessory tray (A), which is mounted near  
the base of the console, provides storage for  
items such as water bottles, personal stereos,  
and cell phones. Additionally, an integrated  
reading rack (B) for supporting a book or maga-  
zine is located at the base of the upper panel of  
the console.  
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HEART RATE ZONE TRAINING EXERCISE  
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 values within the zone depend on the workout.  
NOTE: Consulting a fitness trainer is recommended for defining specific fitness goals and  
designing a workout program.  
The Total Body Trainer features exclusive workouts designed to  
take full advantage of the benefits of heart rate zone training  
exercise: FAT BURN, CARDIO, HEART RATE HILL, HEART  
RATE INTERVAL, and EXTREME HEART RATE. The Time in  
Zone Goal option, another feature of heart rate zone training,  
enhances these workouts by setting a certain duration within the  
target zone as a workout goal. For detailed information about the  
workouts, as well as the Time In Zone Goal option, see Section 4,  
titled The Workouts.  
During one of these workouts, grasp the Lifepulse system sen-  
sors continuously, or wear the Polar® heart rate chest strap to  
enable the 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.  
To change the target heart rate during a workout, use the Arrow  
keys on the Control Panel directly under Target Heart Rate*, or  
use the Target Heart Rate button on the Touchscreen Display to  
access the Target Heart Rate Set-up window. Use the numerical  
keypad or the arrow keys to change your selection, select  
ENTER and continue your workout.  
* Target Heart Rate (THR) is a percentage of the theoretical maximum. For example, a 40-year-old user's THR for the  
FAT BURN workout is 117. This workout targets 65 percent of the maximum, so the equation would be (220-40)*.65=117  
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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 Total  
Body 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.  
* Target Heart Rate (THR) is a percentage of the theoretical maximum. For example, a 40-year-old user's THR for the  
FAT BURN workout is 117. This workout targets 65 percent of the maximum, so the equation would be (220-40)*.65=117  
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THE POLAR® TELEMETRY HEART RATE MONITORING CHEST STRAP  
The Total Body Trainer is equipped with Polar® heart rate monitoring system in which electrodes,  
pressed against the skin, transfer heart rate signals to the console. These electrodes are attached  
to a chest strap that the user wears during the workout. The chest strap is optional. To order it, call  
Life Fitness Customer Support Services. See Section 6.5, titled How to Obtain Product Service.  
See the diagram below for correct positioning of the strap. The electrodes (A), which are the two  
grooved surfaces on the underside of the strap, must remain wet to transmit accurately the elec-  
trical impulses of the heart back to the receiver. Moisten the electrodes. Then, secure the 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 skin. However, it also functions properly through a thin layer of wet clothing.  
If it becomes necessary to re-moisten the chest strap electrodes, grasp the center of the strap,  
pull it away from the chest to expose the two electrodes, and moisten them.  
NOTE: If the Lifepulse system sensors are grasped while the chest strap is worn, and if the sig-  
nals from the sensors are valid, the on-board computer uses the sensor signals for calculating  
the heart rate instead of those transmitted with the chest strap.  
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THE WORKOUTS  
4.1 WORKOUT OVERVIEWS  
This section lists the Total Body Trainer’s pre-programmed workouts. For more detailed information,  
see Section 4.2, titled Using the Workouts.  
QUICK START is the fastest way to begin exercising, and it bypasses the steps involved in selecting  
a specific workout program. After the QUICK START key is pressed, a constant-level workout begins.  
The intensity level does not change automatically.  
MANUAL is a workout in which the intensity level does not change automatically.  
FAT BURN is a low-intensity workout for burning the body’s fat reserves. The user must wear  
a Polar heart rate chest strap, or grasp the Lifepulse system sensors continuously. The workout pro-  
gram automatically adjusts the intensity level, based on the actual heart rate, to maintain the rate at  
65 percent of the theoretical maximum†.  
HILL is an interval-training workout combining “hills” and “valleys” of different intensity levels, which is  
proven to provide effective, time-efficient cardiovascular results.  
RANDOM is an interval training workout of constantly changing intensity levels that occur in no regu-  
lar pattern or progression.  
CARDIO is a higher intensity workout for more fit users, emphasizing cardiovascular benefits and maxi-  
mum fat burning. The user must wear a Polar heart rate chest strap, or grasp the Lifepulse system sen-  
sors continuously. The workout program automatically adjusts the intensity level, based on the actual heart  
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rate, to maintain the rate at 80 percent of the theoretical maximum .  
ZONE TRAINING are workouts that target specific ranges, or zones, for maintaining a heart rate to  
achieve maximum exercise results. Zone Training workouts include:  
HEART RATE HILL consists of three hills based on the target heart rate*. The user must grasp the  
Lifepulse system sensors continuously or wear a heart rate chest strap.  
HEART RATE INTERVAL alternates between a hill and a valley based on the target heart rate. The  
user must grasp the Lifepulse system sensors continuously or wear a heart rate chest strap.  
EXTREME HEART RATE alternates between two target heart rate goals as quickly as possible. The  
effect is similar to that of running sprints. The user must grasps the Lifepulse system sensors contin-  
uously or wear a heart rate chest strap.  
† Defined by the American College of Sports Medicine's "Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription" as equal to  
220 minus an individual’s age.  
* Target Heart Rate (THR) is a percentage of the theoretical maximum. For example, a 40-year-old user's THR for the HEART  
RATE HILL workout is 144. This workout targets 80 percent of the maximum, so the equation would be (220-40)*.80=144.  
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HILL PLUS are workouts in which intensity levels increase and decrease in set patterns. The follow-  
ing workouts may be accessed with this button:  
AROUND THE WORLD is an interval-training workout in which the hills resemble scenes of  
various geographical areas.  
FOOTHILLS is a rolling hill workout with low intensity levels.  
KILIMANJARO is a Hill workout in which the intensity levels gradually incline toward one ulti-  
mate peak and then gradually decline.  
INTERVAL is a Hill workout in which intensity levels rise and fall. The higher levels gradually  
incline toward a peak and then gradually decline.  
CASCADES is a two-peak workout in which intensity levels gradually increase and decrease.  
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.  
PERSONAL TRAINER workouts are customized workouts designed either for the advanced user or  
to be used in connection with a personal trainer. These workouts include:  
CROSS-TRAIN AEROBICS simulates the experience of working with a personal trainer. The  
user is prompted 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.  
CROSS-TRAIN REVERSE continuously alternates forward motion with backward motion to  
cross-train different muscle groups.  
LIFE FITNESS FIT TEST measures cardiovascular fitness compared to other people of the  
same age and gender.  
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.  
1) BEGINNING A WORKOUT  
To mount the Total Body 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.  
Without networking, touch the screen to START. The Message Area displays the prompt: “Select  
your workout or press ? for more information.” Choose a workout program to begin.  
If equipped with optional networking, touch the screen to START. The Message area displays the  
prompt: “SELECT YOUR WORKOUT, ENTER YOUR NETWORK ID, OR PRESS ? FOR MORE INFOR-  
MATION” and an “NETWORK ID” button will appear on the Workout Selection Screen. Select a workout,  
or log on to the networked exercise database and download the preset workout.  
To log onto the network, press NETWORK ID and key in the user ID number with the NUMERIC  
KEYPAD. Press ENTER.  
SELECTING AND USING QUICK START  
QUICK START is the fastest way to begin exercising, and it bypasses the steps of selecting a specif-  
ic workout program. On the start screen press the QUICK START button. The workout begins at an  
intensity level that remains the same unless manually changed. Choose ENTER WEIGHT so that  
METs, Watts, and Calories Burned/Calories per Hour can be computed and displayed as workout sta-  
tistics.  
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2) SELECTING A WORKOUT  
When prompted to select a workout, select the desired workout button. The touchscreen will then  
bring up the corresponding Workout Setup Screens which include level, age, weight, target heart  
rate*, Watts and METs. Press ENTER after each selection to record it. After values are set, the work-  
out progress screen appears and the workout begins.  
For MANUAL, FAT BURN, HILL, RANDOM, and CARDIO choose the corresponding button to enter  
directly into the workout setup screens.  
For HEART RATE HILL, HEART RATE INTERVAL, and EXTREME HEART RATE choose ZONE  
TRAINING and then make a selection.  
For WATTS, METS, CROSS-TRAIN AEROBICS, CROSS-TRAIN REVERSE, and LIFE FITNESS FIT  
TEST choose PERSONAL TRAINER and then make a selection.  
For AROUND THE WORLD, KILIMANJARO, INTERVAL, CASCADES, SPEED TRAINING, and  
FOOTHILLS select HILL PLUS and then make a selection.  
3) ENTERING WORKOUT GOALS  
SELECTING A GOAL TYPE  
Goal Type defaults to TIME (length of workout). When prompted to enter a Goal Time, use the  
ARROW KEYS to increase or decrease the displayed time to the desired value, or key in the desired  
value with the NUMERIC KEYPAD, and press ENTER.  
Workouts can be programmed to target certain types of goals other than the default time goal:  
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Distance  
Calories  
Time in zone (for heart rate workouts only)  
The Distance Goal feature is designed to build endurance. The user sets a distance goal during  
the workout setup. Once the goal is met, the workout automatically goes into a Cooldown Phase  
and ends afterward. To use this feature:  
1. Select a workout (the distance goal is available for any of the workouts.)  
2. In the Goal Type setup screen, choose DISTANCE, enter the desired distance goal, and select  
ENTER.  
3. Finish the setup steps for the selected workout.  
4. Begin the workout.  
The Calories Goal feature is designed to promote weight loss and weight control. The user sets  
a calorie goal during the workout setup. Once the goal is met, the workout automatically goes  
into a Cooldown Phase and ends afterward. To use this feature:  
1. Select a workout (the calorie goal is available for any of the workouts.)  
2. In the Goal Time setup screen, choose CALORIES, enter the desired calorie goal, and select  
ENTER.  
3. Finish the setup steps for the selected workout.  
4. Begin the workout.  
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The Time in Zone goal enhances a heart rate workout by setting a certain duration within the  
target heart rate* as a workout goal. The program automatically alters the resistance to maintain  
a pace that will meet that objective within that duration. Once the objective is met, the workout  
automatically goes into a Cooldown Phase. To use the Time In Zone Goal feature:  
1. Select either FAT BURN, CARDIO, or any of the Zone Training workouts including HEART  
RATE HILL, HEART RATE INTERVAL, or EXTREME HEART RATE.  
2. In the Goal Time setup screen, choose TIME IN ZONE, enter the desired amount of time, and  
select ENTER.  
3. Finish the setup steps for the selected workout.  
4. Begin the workout.  
NOTE: Time in Zone is directly correlated to fitness level. Since the program will continue to  
increase resistance until the goal is met, it may be wise to start low and work towards a higher  
goal. Choose COOLDOWN at any time, to exit the workout and immediately enter a Cooldown  
Phase.  
For help setting Time in Zone goals, consult a personal trainer. For more information on Heart  
Rate Zone Training, see Section 3.1 Why Heart Rate Zone Training?  
SELECTING AND ADJUSTING THE INTENSITY LEVEL  
When prompted, use the ARROW keys to increase or decrease the displayed intensity level or tar-  
get heart rate* to the desired value, or choose the desired value with the NUMERIC KEYPAD, and  
press ENTER. Adjust the level as needed or desired during the workout.  
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Intensity level: The Total Body Trainer provides a selection of 26 intensity levels (0 to 25). The  
resistance is independent of speed. The Workout Profile Window displays the levels of intensi-  
ty in a workout-in-progress as proportional columns. The height of the column furthest to the  
left is proportional to the current level of intensity. Selecting a low intensity level at first is rec-  
ommended. As physical conditioning improves, the levels can increase.  
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 program reads the heart rate, which is transmitted via the Polar  
heart rate chest strap or the Lifepulse system sensors; and it uses this data to adjust the resis-  
tance. Manually raising the rate increases the intensity of the cardiovascular exercise.  
4) ENTERING WORKOUT VALUES  
AGE: When prompted to enter Age, use the ARROW KEYS to increase or decrease the dis-  
played age to the correct value, or key in the correct value with the NUMERIC KEYPAD, and  
press ENTER.  
Total Body Trainer workout programs that set a target heart rate* zone first calculate the user’s  
theoretical maximum heart rate† by subtracting the user’s age from the number 220. The pro-  
grams then calculate the target zone as a percentage of the theoretical maximum.  
WEIGHT: Select weight and press enter. Entering an accurate weight allows for a more accurate  
calorie calculation and for Watts and METs to be computed and displayed.  
GENDER: Select gender and press enter. (Only used for the Fitness Testing workouts)  
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Defined by the American College of Sports Medicine's "Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription" as equal to  
220 minus an individual’s age.  
* Target Heart Rate (THR) is a percentage of the theoretical maximum. For example, a 40-year-old user's THR for the  
FAT BURN workout is 117. This workout targets 65 percent of the maximum, so the equation would be (220-40)*.65=117.  
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5) SELECTING A WORKOUT MODE  
Aerobics and Reverse Modes provide another option for varying workouts. NOTE: Aerobics and  
Reverse Mode are not available on any of the heart rate workouts.  
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Aerobics Mode: A workout mode in which the Message Area displays prompts that vary the  
workload and emphasize different muscle groups during the workout. To select Aerobics  
Mode, under Mode press the AEROBICS button.  
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Reverse Mode: This workout mode alternates forward motion with reverse motion. To select  
Reverse Mode, under Mode press the REVERSE button. For more detailed information,  
see Section 4.3 Workout Descriptions, Cross-Train Reverse.  
To use the mode feature during a workout:  
1. Select any program that does NOT require a heart rate measurement.  
2. Set up the program through the setup screens.  
3. Begin the workout.  
4. On the workout progress screen, beneath Mode, choose AEROBICS or REVERSE. The  
message center will signal you that you have entered Aerobics or Reverse mode.  
5. Continue the workout.  
6. To exit the mode feature mid-workout, select the button again for the mode currently being  
used to deselect it. To change modes mid-workout, select the alternate mode button.  
6) CHANGING/ENDING WORKOUTS  
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,” simply press CHANGE WORKOUT and then choose a new workout. To switch to a new workout,  
and restart the progress information, choose CHANGE WORKOUT and then RESET.  
NOTE: All workouts can be switched “on-the-fly” (retaining progress information) except for HIll Plus  
workouts. To change from a Hill Plus workout to another workout, the user must select CHANGE  
WORKOUT and RESET (losing workout progress).  
CHANGING WORKOUT GOALS DURING A WORKOUT  
It is possible during a workout, to change a workout goal (Time, Distance, Calories, and Time in Zone  
for heart rate programs). To adjust a goal type or choose a different goal, select Change Workout, and  
then ADJUST GOAL which accesses the goal type screen defaulted to the current goal type and  
value. To change the goal value, use the arrow buttons or the numerical keypad, change the value,  
and then select Enter. To change the goal type, choose a different goal, enter a value, and select  
ENTER. After the switch, the console retains all the progress information about the workout since its  
beginning.  
PAUSING WORKOUTS  
To pause a workout, simply stop pedaling. An EXIT WORKOUT button appears. Selecting EXIT  
WORKOUT takes the user out of the workout, back to the Welcome Screen. To continue the  
workout, resume pedaling. The pause duration defaults to 1 minute (configurable by the manag-  
er), after which, the console returns to the Welcome Screen.  
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4.3 WORKOUT DESCRIPTIONS  
QUICK START  
QUICK START is the fastest way to begin exercising, and it bypasses the steps of selecting a specif-  
ic workout program. The intensity level for the workout is set automatically and remains the same  
unless manually changed. To change the level and stay in the Workout Progress screen, press the  
UP or DOWN ARROW KEYS on the Control Panel, corresponding to the LEVEL button. Level can  
also be changed by touching the LEVEL button on the Touchscreen Display, and then changing the  
level using the arrow buttons or the numeric keypad and pressing ENTER.  
For METs, Watts, Calories Burned, and Calories per Hour to be computed and displayed during a  
workout, select the ENTER WEIGHT button which is required to calculate these values. Using the  
ARROW KEYS, increase or decrease the displayed weight to the correct value, or enter weight using  
the NUMERIC keypad, and press ENTER to register.  
MANUAL  
The MANUAL program sets an intensity level that does not change automatically. While the work-  
out 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. Because workout levels are greater in this work-  
out than in the HILL workout, it is recommended that the RANDOM workout be set one or two  
levels lower than the workout level which would normally be selected in the HILL workout.  
FAT BURN  
The FAT BURN workout is designed to maintain a user’s heart rate at 65 percent of the theoretical  
maximum† for optimal results. Throughout the workout, the user wears a Polar heart rate chest strap  
or grips the Lifepulse system sensors. If the user is not wearing a chest strap or grasping the sen-  
sors, the WORKOUT PROFILE window displays a heart shape, and the display prompts the user to  
grip the sensors. The console continuously monitors and displays the heart rate, adjusting the intensi-  
ty level of the Total Body Trainer to reach and maintain the target*. This system eliminates over- 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 cal-  
culated at 80 percent of the theoretical maximum. The user wears a chest strap or grips the  
Lifepulse system sensors.The higher target promotes cardiovascular improvement by placing a  
heavier workload on the heart muscle.  
†
Defined by the American College of Sports Medicine's "Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription" as equal to  
220 minus an individual’s age.  
* Target Heart Rate (THR) is a percentage of the theoretical maximum (HRmax). A 40-year-old user's recommended  
THR for the FAT BURN workout is 117, or 65 percent of the maximum, so the equation would be (220-40)*.65 = 117.  
** Target Heart Rate (THR) is a percentage of the theoretical maximum (HRmax). A 40-year-old user's recommended THR  
for the CARDIO workout is 144, or 80 percent of the maximum; so the equation would be (220-40)*.80 = 144.  
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TOTAL BODY TRAINER WORKOUT SETUP STEPS  
NOTE: AFTER ENTERING A VALUE (AGE, WEIGHT, HEIGHT, GENDER) OR A GOAL (TIME, LEVEL, THR),  
PRESS ENTER TO REGISTER THE SELECTION.  
CHOOSE PERSONAL  
TRAINER TO ACCESS  
ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:  
CHOOSE HILL PLUS TO  
ACCESS ANY OF THE  
FOLLOWING:  
CHOOSE ZONE TRAINING  
TO ACCESS ANY OF THE  
FOLLOWING:  
QUICK START  
Select QUICK START  
Begin workout  
Modify level  
Enter weight if desired  
AROUND THE WORLD  
Select AROUND THE  
WORLD  
Enter weight  
Enter goal type and value  
Select level  
HEART RATE HILL*  
Select HEART RATE  
HILL  
Enter weight  
Enter time  
Enter age  
Accept THR**  
Begin workout  
CROSS-TRAIN REVERSE  
Select CROSS-TRAIN  
REVERSE  
Enter weight  
Enter goal type and value  
Select level  
RANDOM  
Select RANDOM  
Enter weight  
Enter goal type and value  
Select level  
Begin workout  
Begin workout  
Begin workout  
KILAMANJARO  
Select KILIMANJARO  
Enter weight  
Enter goal type and value  
Select level  
CROSS-TRAIN AEROBICS  
Select CROSS-TRAIN  
AEROBICS  
Enter weight  
Enter goal type and value  
Select level  
HEART RATE INTERVAL*  
Select HEART RATE  
INTERVAL  
Enter weight  
Enter time  
MANUAL  
Select MANUAL  
Enter weight  
Enter goal type and value  
Select level  
Begin workout  
Enter age  
Begin workout  
Begin workout  
INTERVAL  
Accept THR**  
Begin workout  
Select INTERVAL  
Enter weight  
Enter goal type and value  
Select level  
FAT BURN*  
Select FAT BURN  
Enter weight  
Enter goal type and value  
Enter age  
LIFE FITNESS FIT TEST**  
Select FIT TEST  
Enter weight  
Enter age  
Enter gender  
EXTREME HEART RATE*  
Select EXTREME HEART  
RATE  
Begin workout  
Enter weight  
Enter time  
Enter age  
Accept THR**  
Begin workout  
Accept THR**  
Begin workout  
Enter level  
Begin workout  
CASCADES  
Select CASCADES  
Enter weight  
Enter goal type and value  
Select level  
Begin workout  
HILL  
Select HILL  
Enter weight  
Enter goal type and value  
Select level  
SPEED TRAINING  
Select SPEED TRAINING  
Enter weight  
Enter goal type and value  
Select level  
Begin workout  
CARDIO*  
Select CARDIO  
Enter weight  
Enter goal type and value  
Enter age  
Begin workout  
FOOTHILLS  
Accept THR**  
Begin workout  
Press FOOTHILLS  
Enter weight  
Enter goal type and value  
Select level  
Begin workout  
* This workout requires the user to wear the polar heart rate chest strap or the grip the Life pulse sensors.  
** Target Heart Rate (THR) is a percentage of the theoretical maximum. A 40-year-old user's THR for the FAT BURN  
workout is 117. This workout targets 65 percent of the maximum, so the equation would be (220-40)*.65=117.  
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HILL  
The Life Fitness-patented HILL workout offers a variety of configurations for interval training. Intervals are  
periods of intense aerobic exercise separated by regular periods of lower-intensity exercise. The WORK-  
OUT PROFILE window represents these high and low intervals as columns of light, which together have  
the appearance of hills and valleys. The computerized interval training workout has been scientifically  
demonstrated to promote greater cardio-respiratory improvement than steady-pace training.  
Each HILL workout goes through four phases, each marked by different intensity levels. The WORKOUT  
PROFILE window displays the progress of these phases, as seen in the chart following these descrip-  
tions below. As noted in the descriptions, the heart rate should be measured at two stages in the workout  
to gauge its effectiveness. To do so, wear the chest strap or continuously grip the Lifepulse system sen-  
sors. Note that the message area does not display a request for a heart rate measurement during a HILL  
workout.  
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2
3
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.  
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.  
Interval Training is a series of increasingly steeper hills, alternating with valleys (or periods 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.  
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Cooldown 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.  
10 to 19 minutes: The interval durations initially are set at 30 seconds for a 10-minute workout. For  
every minute added by the user “on the fly,” each interval increases by three seconds.  
A 15-minute workout consists of 20 intervals at 45 seconds each.  
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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.  
HILL PLUS  
The Life Fitness patented HILL PLUS workouts give even more ways to vary interval training.  
Based on the same principles as the HILL workout, Hill Plus workouts are customized to resem-  
ble different locations/training scenarios to add variety and challenge to Hill workouts  
1) AROUND THE WORLD  
An interval-training workout in which the hills resemble scenes of various geographical areas.  
2) CASCADES  
A two-peak workout in which intensity levels gradually increase and decrease.  
3) FOOTHILLS  
A rolling hill workout with low intensity levels.  
4) INTERVAL  
A Hill workout in which intensity levels rise and fall. The higher levels gradually incline toward a  
peak and then gradually decline.  
5) KILIMANJARO  
A Hill workout in which the intensity levels gradually incline toward one ultimate peak and then  
gradually decline.  
6) SPEED TRAINING  
A Hill workout in which the intensity level alternates between high and low levels very quickly to  
simulate a typical speed-training workout.  
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ZONE TRAINING  
Zone Training workouts target specific ranges, or zones, for maintaining a heart rate to achieve  
maximum exercise results.  
1) HEART RATE HILLTM  
This program combines the standard HILL workout profile with the concept of Heart Rate Zone  
Training. The default target heart rate* is calculated as 80 percent 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:  
The first hill brings the heart rate to 70 percent of HRmax. The second hill increases the rate to  
75 percent of HRmax. The third hill matches the Target Heart Rate brining the heart rate to 80  
percent of HRmax. The valley always is defined as 65 percent 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 percent 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 percent 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  
repeats the cycle as long as the duration allows. At the end of the duration, the workout goes into a  
Cooldown 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. The user must wear a heart rate chest  
strap or grip the Lifepulse sensors throughout the workout.  
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  
127 BPM  
117 BPM  
117 BPM  
117 BPM  
117 BPM  
User Example: 80 percent of theoretical maximum (HRmax) (40 year old / 144 recommended BPM)  
†
Defined by the American College of Sports Medicine's "Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription" as equal to  
220 minus an individual’s age.  
* Target Heart Rate (THR) is a percentage of the theoretical maximum (HRmax). A 40-year-old user's recommended THR  
for the HEART RATE HILL workout is 144, or 80 percent of the maximum; so the equation would be (220-40)*.80 = 144.  
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2) HEART RATE INTERVALTM  
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 percent of the theoretical maxi-  
mum† (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 percent of HRmax,  
and a valley, which brings the heart rate down to 65 percent 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 percent 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 Cooldown Phase. If the heart rate goes above the the-  
oretical 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. The user must wear a heart rate chest strap or grip the Lifepulse sensors throughout the work-  
out.  
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)  
†
Defined by the American College of Sports Medicine's "Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription" as equal to  
220 minus an individual’s age.  
* Target Heart Rate (THR) is a percentage of the theoretical maximum (HRmax). A 40-year-old user's recommended THR for  
the HEART RATE INTERVAL workout is 144, or 80 percent of the maximum; so the equation would be (220-40)*.80 = 144.  
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TM  
EXTREME HEART RATE  
This intense, varied workout is designed to help more experienced users break through fitness  
improvement plateaus. The workout alternates between two target heart rates* as quickly as possi-  
ble. The effect is similar to that of running sprints. The user must wear a chest strap or grip the  
LifepulseTM sensors throughout the workout.  
When setting up the workout, the user enters a target heart rate. After a standard three-minute  
warm-up, the intensity increases, until the user reaches the target heart rate goal of 85 percent  
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 percent of HRmax goal, it is  
maintained there for a stabilizing period. The program repeats the alternating of 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.  
†
Defined by the American College of Sports Medicine's "Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription" as equal to  
220 minus an individual’s age.  
* Target Heart Rate (THR) is a percentage of the theoretical maximum (HRmax). For example, a 40-year-old user's rec-  
ommended THR for the EXTREME HEART RATETM WORKOUT is 153. The workout program targets a standard 85 per-  
cent of the maximum, so the equation would be (220-40)*.85 = 153.  
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PERSONAL TRAINER  
Personal Trainer workouts are customized workouts designed either for the advanced user or to  
be used in connection with a personal trainer.  
1) CROSS-TRAIN AEROBICS  
During this workout, the unit prompts the user to emphasize different muscle groups. To emphasize  
upper-body muscles, the user is prompted to focus on pushing and pulling the moving arms at vari-  
ous times. To emphasize lower-body muscles, the the user is prompted to rest the hands on the sta-  
tionary handlebar, thus forcing the legs to do all the work. The program also alternates between for-  
ward and reverse motion as well as different speeds.  
Ten seconds after prompting the user to change pedaling direction, the workout applies “braking resis-  
tance,” 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 breaking resistance  
depends on the user’s pedaling speed. If the user is pedaling at a rate equal to, or faster than 6.2 mph  
(10.0 km/h), the workout applies the maximum level of braking resistance. If the user is pedaling at a  
speed below 6.2 mph (10.0 km/h), the workout applies 92 percent of the maximum.  
CROSS-TRAIN AEROBICS 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 Interval, or Extreme Heart Rate) and then under Mode select AEROBICS.  
2) CROSS-TRAIN REVERSE  
This workout features alternating periods of pedaling forward and pedaling backwards. If the user choos-  
es a workout duration 14 minutes or above, the unit displays alternating prompts to pedal forward for five  
minutes and then backward for two minutes. If the user selects a goal of 13 minutes or below, the unit  
display prompts the user to pedal forward for two minutes and then backward for one minute. If the user  
selects a goal other than time (distance or calorie), the program uses the default setting of prompting for-  
ward motion for five minutes and reverse 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  
essentially forces the user to stop pedaling. Once the user stops pedaling, the workout resumes the nor-  
mal resistance level. The actual level of breaking resistance depends on the user’s pedaling SPEED. If  
the user is pedaling at a rate equal to, or faster than, 6.2 mph (10.0 km/h), the workout applies the maxi-  
mum level of braking resistance. If the user is pedaling at a speed below 6.2 mph (10.0 km/h), the work-  
out applies 92 percent of the maximum.  
CROSS-TRAIN REVERSE 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 Interval, or Extreme Heart Rate) and then under mode select REVERSE.  
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3) LIFE FITNESS FIT TEST  
The Life Fitness Fit Test program is another exclusive feature of this versatile cross-trainer. The Life  
Fitness Fit Test measures cardiovascular fitness and can be used to monitor improvements in endurance  
every four to six weeks. The user must grasp the hand sensors when prompted or wear a heart rate chest  
strap, as the test score calculation is based on a heart rate reading. The workout duration will be five min-  
utes at the chosen resistance level. Immediately afterward, the console will take the user's heart rate read-  
ing, calculate a fitness score, and display the score in a results window.  
The Fit Test is considered to be a submax VO2 (volume of oxygen) test. It gauges how well the heart sup-  
plies oxygenated blood to the exercising muscles, and how efficiently those muscles receive oxygen from  
the blood. Physicians and exercise physiologists generally regard this test as a good measure of aerobic  
capacity.  
To set up the Fit Test:  
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Choose PERSONAL TRAINER, then LIFE FITNESS FIT TEST.  
!
Go through the setup screens for the Fit Test, including WEIGHT, AGE, AND GENDER. Press Enter  
after each selection to record the entry.  
!
Choose 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 BUT-  
TONS or UP/DOWN ARROW BUTTONS to enter the corresponding level.  
!
As the test continues, a message will prompt the user to maintain a pedaling rate of 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 this speed 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  
Active  
Very Active  
L2-4 men  
L3-10 men  
L7-15 men  
Cross-trainer  
Fit Test Level  
L1-2 women  
L2-5 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  
(220-age).  
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.  
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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 (182 kg)  
!
ages below 10 or over 99 years  
!
data input that exceeds human potential  
If an error is made when entering any Fit Test data, correct it by pressing CLEAR, inputting the correct  
information, and pressing ENTER.  
It is important to take the Fit Test under similar circumstances each time. Heart rate is dependent on many  
factors, including:  
!
amount of sleep the previous night (at least seven hours is recommended)  
!
time of day  
!
time of last meal (two to four hours after the last meal is recommended)  
!
time of last beverage containing caffeine or alcohol, or of a cigarette (at least four hours is recom-  
mended)  
!
time since last exercise (at least six hours is recommended)  
For the most accurate Fit Test results, 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 percent to 85 percent of the theoretical maximum heart rate. This rate is defined by the American  
College of Sports Medicine's "Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription" as equal to 220 minus an  
individual's age.  
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The tables below list fit test results.  
RELATIVE FITNESS CLASSIFICATION FOR MEN  
Men  
Rating  
Estimated VO2 Max (ml/kg/min) Per Age Category  
20-29  
52+  
30-39  
51+  
40-49  
48+  
50-59  
45+  
60+  
42+  
Elite  
Excellent  
Very Good  
Above Average  
Average  
50-51  
47-49  
44-46  
41-43  
38-40  
35-37  
<35  
48-50  
45-47  
42-44  
39-41  
36-38  
33-35  
<33  
46-47  
43-45  
40-42  
37-39  
34-36  
31-33  
<31  
42-44  
40-41  
37-39  
34-36  
31-33  
28-30  
<28  
39-41  
36-38  
33-35  
30-32  
27-29  
24-26  
<24  
Below Average  
Low  
Very Low  
RELATIVE FITNESS CLASSIFICATION FOR WOMEN  
Women  
Rating  
Estimated VO2 Max (ml/kg/min) Per Age Category  
20-29  
44+  
30-39  
42+  
40-49  
39+  
50-59  
35+  
60+  
34+  
Elite  
Excellent  
Very Good  
Above Average  
Average  
42-43  
39-41  
37-38  
34-36  
31-33  
28-30  
<28  
40-41  
37-39  
35-36  
32-34  
29-31  
27-28  
<27  
37-38  
35-36  
32-34  
30-31  
27-29  
25-26  
<25  
33-34  
31-32  
29-30  
27-28  
25-26  
22-24  
<22  
32-33  
30-31  
28-29  
25-27  
23-24  
20-22  
<20  
Below Average  
Low  
Very Low  
Life Fitness developed this rating scale based on VO2 max percentile distributions referenced in American  
College of Sports Medicine's "Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription" (6th Ed. 2000). It is  
designed to provide a qualitative description of a user's VO2 max estimation, and a means of assessing  
initial fitness level and tracking improvement.  
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SYSTEM OPTIONS MENU  
5.1 USING THE SYSTEM OPTIONS MENU  
Fitness club managers and other authorized personnel can use the Systems Options  
feature to change default settings, or to enable or disable certain programs or displays on  
the cross-trainer console, to run systems checks, and to access compiled statistics.  
To enter the Systems Options, go to the Workout Selection screen, press and hold the  
COOLDOWN key, and then touch the Life Fitness icon twice consecutively (double-touch).  
SYSTEM OPTIONS OVERVIEW  
SYSTEM TEST  
Allows technicians to run systems diagnostics. NOTE: These tests should only be used by (or with the  
express instruction of) a trained Life Fitness service technician.  
System Diagnostics  
Lifepulse Test  
Telemetry Test  
CSAFE Network Test  
EEPROM Test  
INFORMATION  
System usage statistics on main motor. Allows authorized personnel to access statistics on machine usage  
(Statistics and Usage Log). All other information is designed for use by trained Life Fitness service technicians.  
Statistics  
Software Versions  
Usage Log  
System Errors  
CONFIGURATION  
Allows access to all of the configurable settings of the unit. Configurations which should only be changed  
by qualified technicians are password protected.  
Manager  
Touch Screen Configuration  
TV  
Manufacturer (password protected)  
5.2 SETTING CONFIGURATIONS  
MANAGER  
Allows the manager to set unit defaults, configure workout duration, set stand by, and program cus-  
tom messages.  
TO SET DEFAULTS  
Either select appropriate radio buttons to select toggle settings, or use the arrow keys to modify vari-  
able default values. Select DEFAULTS to return all values to original factory settings.  
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Maximum Workout Duration: Allows the manager to set a maximum workout limit between 1 and 99  
minutes. The time can be modified using the up or down arrow keys. The unit default is 60 minutes.  
Standby Configuration: Sets the desired amount of time of inactivity before the system automatically  
turns the LCD screen backlight off. The LCD screen will illuminate the next time activity is detected.  
The Inactivity Timer can be set from 0 to 24 hours.  
Program Timeout: Sets the amount of time the user can go without touching the Touchscreen while  
setting up their workout, before the console resets back to the Welcome Screen. Program Timeout can  
be set from 20 to 255 seconds. The unit default is 60 seconds.  
Pause Time: Sets the amount of time the unit can be inactive before it reverts back to the Welcome  
Screen. Pause Time can be set from 1 to 99 minutes. The unit default is 1 minute.  
Units: Choose between English and Metric.  
CUSTOM MESSAGES  
This configuration allows for a custom message to be displayed across the Welcome Screen.  
Creating/Changing a Custom Message — After entering the Manager’s Configuration, check to  
make sure that Custom Message is enabled, then select CUSTOM MESSAGE SETUP. Upon  
entering the setup screen, a message can be entered using the on-screen keyboard. Use the  
Shift button to input special characters and capital letters. The message will scroll across the top  
of the screen as the message is being inputted giving real-time feedback.  
Accepting a Custom Message — To accept the Custom Message, simply select the MAIN MENU  
button.  
Erasing a Custom Message — To erase a Custom Message, enter the CUSTOM MESSAGE  
SETUP screen. Select the CLEAR MESSAGE button and then select MAIN MENU.  
TV  
Brings up TV screen, and allows adjustment of brightness, contrast, saturation, and hue. Also allows  
choice of TV format, antenna setup, and channel setup.  
To Set Up Channels: To set up channels, select CHANNEL SETUP, AUTO, START.  
To Delete an Unwanted Channel: Choose CHANNEL SETUP, MANUAL, use the Channel Controls on  
the Control Panel to choose the channel to be deleted, select DELETE, return the Channel Setup to  
AUTO.  
To Restore a Channel: Choose CHANNEL SETUP, MANUAL, use the Channel Controls to choose the  
channel to be restored, select ADD, return the Channel Setup to AUTO.  
To Adjust Picture Setup: Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and Hue can be adjusted by using the corre-  
sponding arrow buttons. To return to the unit defaults, select DEFAULT.  
Max Volume Setup: Opens the MAX VOLUME controls. (Headphones must be used for this function.)  
The upper set of arrows adjusts the volume capacity higher or lower, allowing clubs to compensate for  
average noise levels within. The maximum volume returns to this default after each workout.  
The Volume Down, Volume Up arrows control the volume of the unit for the current usage. After each  
session ends, the unit resets to a mid-range volume corresponding to the maximum volume set up.  
TOUCH SCREEN CONFIGURATION  
Follow the instructions on the screen to recalibrate the Touchscreen. When finished touch anywhere on the  
screen to return to the Main Menu.  
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SERVICE AND TECHNICAL DATA  
6.1 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE TIPS  
The Total Body Trainer is backed by the engineering excellence 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 have proven to be durable in health clubs, colleges, and military facilities  
the world over. This same technology, engineering expertise, and reliability have gone into the  
Total Body Trainer.  
NOTE: The safety of the equipment can be maintained only if the equipment is examined regu-  
larly 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 in the Preventive  
Maintenance Schedule.  
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 your Total Body Trainer operating at peak  
performance:  
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Locate the Total Body 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.  
Use a 100% cotton cloth, lightly moistened with water and mild liquid detergent, to clean the  
Total Body Trainer. Other fabrics, including paper towels, may scratch the surface. Do not  
use ammonia, chlorine, or acid-based cleaners.  
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Long fingernails may damage or scratch the surface of the console; use the pad of the fin-  
ger to press the selection buttons on the console.  
Clean the housing and moving arms thoroughly on a regular basis.  
NOTE: When cleaning the exterior of the unit, a non-abrasive cleaner and soft cotton cloth are  
strongly recommended. At no time should cleaner be applied directly to any part of the equip-  
ment; apply the non-abrasive cleaner on a soft cloth and then wipe the unit.  
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6.2 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE  
Follow the schedule below to ensure proper operation of the product.  
ITEM  
WEEKLY  
MONTHLY  
BI-ANNUALLY  
ANNUALLY  
Display Console  
Console Mounting Bolts  
Accessory Tray  
Frame  
Clean  
Inspect  
Inspect  
Clean  
Clean  
Clean  
Clean  
Inspect  
Inspect  
Plastic Covers  
Pedals and Straps  
Inspect  
Inspect  
6.3 TROUBLESHOOTING THE POLAR® HEART RATE CHEST STRAP  
Probable Cause  
Corrective Action  
Malfunction  
Belt transmitter electrodes are not  
wet enough to pick up accurate  
heart rate readings.  
Wet the belt transmitter elec-  
trodes (see section 3.2).  
Heart rate reading is erratic or  
absent entirely  
Belt transmitter electrodes are not  
laying flat against the skin.  
Ensure the belt transmitter elec-  
trodes are laying flat against the  
skin (see section 3.2).  
Belt transmitter needs cleaning.  
Wash the belt transmitter with  
mild soap and water.  
Belt transmitter is not within 3 feet  
(one meter) of the heart rate  
receiver.  
Make sure the chest strap trans-  
mitter is within three feet (one  
meter) of the heart rate receiver.  
Chest strap battery is depleted.  
Contact Life Fitness Customer  
Support Services* for instructions  
on how to have the chest strap  
replaced.  
Electromagnetic interference from  
television sets and/or antennas.  
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 accurate.  
Abnormally elevated heart rate  
readings  
Electromagnetic interference from  
cell phones.  
Electromagnetic interference from  
computers.  
Electromagnetic interference from  
cars.  
Electromagnetic interference from  
high voltage power lines.  
Electromagnetic interference from  
motor driven exercise equipment.  
Electromagnetic interference from  
another heart rate transmitter with-  
in three feet (one meter).  
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6.4 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, located at the front and back of the hand grips.  
Grasp the sensors firmly.  
Apply constant pressure around the sensors.  
6.5 HOW TO OBTAIN PRODUCT SERVICE  
1. Verify the symptom and review the operating instructions. The problem may be unfamiliarity  
with the product and its features and workouts.  
2. Locate the serial number plate, which is at the back end of the unit. Document the serial  
number, which consists of three letters followed by six numerals.  
3. Contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services via the Web at: www.lifefitness.com, or call  
the nearest Life Fitness Customer Support Services group:  
For Product Service within  
the United States and Canada:  
Telephone: (+1) 847.451.0036  
FAX: (+1) 847.288.3702  
Toll-free telephone: 800.351.3737  
For Product Service Internationally:  
Life Fitness Asia Pacific Ltd (Asia &  
Australia, except local Life Fitness offices)  
Telephone: (+852) 2891.6677  
Life Fitness Europe GmbH  
Telephone: (+49) 089.317.751.66  
FAX: (+49) 089.317.751.38  
FAX: (+852) 2575.6001  
Life Fitness (UK) LTD  
Life Fitness Latin America  
and Caribbean  
Telephone: (+44) 1353.665.507  
FAX: (+44) 1353.666.719  
Telephone: (+1) 847.288.3964  
FAX: (+1) 847 288.3886  
Life Fitness Atlantic BV (Europe, Middle  
East & Africa except local Life Fitness  
offices)  
Life Fitness do Brazil  
Telephone (+55) 11.4193.8282  
FAX: (+55) 11.4193.8283  
Life Fitness Benelux  
Telephone: (+31) 180.646.666  
FAX: (+31) 180.646.699  
Life Fitness Japan  
Telephone: (+81) 3.3359.4309  
FAX: (+81) 3.3359.4307  
Life Fitness Italia S.R.L.  
Telephone: 800.438.836  
FAX: (+39) 0457.238.197  
Life Fitness Iberia (Spain)  
Telephone : (+34) 93.672.4660  
FAX : (+34) 93.672.4670  
Life Fitness Austria Vertriebs GmbH  
Telephone: (+43) 1615.7198  
FAX: (+43) 1615.7198.  
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Maximum user weight:  
Power Requirements:  
Upper Touchscreen:  
Channel coverage:  
Antenna:  
SPECIFICATIONS  
7.1 LIFE FITNESS 95XE FIT STRIDE TOTAL BODY TRAINER  
TM  
Designed use:  
Heavy/Commercial  
350 pounds / 160 kilograms  
Refer to Section 1.3 - Setup, Electrical Power Requirements  
12.1 in. Diagonal, 800 x 600 TFT LCD  
VHF: 2-13/UHF: 14-69/CATV: 1-125  
75-ohm external antenna terminal for VHF/UHF  
(>43dBuV (@75ohm) or > 65.8dBm)  
Headphone Jack:  
Broadcast Capabilities:  
Control Panel:  
300 milliwatt, 3.5mm Stereo  
NTSC-M or PAL-I, PAL-B/G, SECAM-L  
Arrow keys, screen lock and unlock, Cooldown, Quick Start, and TV controls.  
Workout Selection, Workout Setup and Workout Progress Screens  
Screens:  
Information Displayed:  
Distance, Mode (Aerobics or Reverse), Calories, CAL/HR, *Watts, METs, Elapsed  
Time (or Remaining Time, or Hidden Time), Time in Zone, Level, Speed, and  
Target Heart Rate (for heart workouts), TV (on, zoom).  
Summaries:  
Workouts:  
Total elapsed time of workout, total calories burned, total distance, and time in  
zone (when applicable.)  
Quick Start, Fat Burn, Manual, Random, Cardio, and Hill. Zone Training including: Heart  
Rate Hill, Heart Rate Interval, and Heart Rate Extreme. Hill Plus including: Around the  
World, Foothills, Kilimanjaro, Interval, Cascades, and Speed Training. Personal Trainer  
including: Cross-Train Aerobics, Cross-Train Reverse, and Life Fitness Fit Test.  
Heart rate monitor:  
Lifepulse system sensors and Polar® telemetry heart rate monitoring system Polar®  
heart rate chest strap: optional  
Resistance Levels:  
Pedal speed range:  
Drive type:  
26 (0 to 25, speed-independent)  
1.5 mph-14.3 mph (2.4 km/h-23.0 km/h)  
Belt/alternator  
Accessory Tray:  
Integrated Reading Rack:  
Color:  
Standard  
Standard  
Silver with gray accents  
Type RJ45 Network ready connection  
F-type connector  
Ports (1):  
CATV (1):  
PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS:  
SHIPPING DIMENSIONS:  
Length:  
Width:  
84.75 inches / 215 centimeters  
Length:  
Width:  
85.75 inches / 217.8 centimeters  
29.75 inches / 75.6 centimeters  
50.75 inches / 128.9 centimeters  
390 pounds / 176.9 kilograms  
26.5 inches / 67 centimeters  
64 inches / 162.5 centimeters  
286 pounds / 130 kilograms  
Height:  
Weight:  
Height:  
Weight:  
For EN 957-9 class A accuracy testing, input mechanical power was measured by connecting a cross-trainer to a fixture consisting of a motor and gear  
box with an attached torque transducer, amplifier, and readout display. Testing was done by removing the pedal lever from one side of the cross trainer  
and connecting the test fixture in place of the pedal lever at the crank axis. Torque measurements were taken with and without the pedal lever installed  
on the other side of the cross-trainer in order to determine the level of measured torque required to compensate for the missing pedal lever. From mea-  
sured torque and speed, the input mechanical power and variance from displayed power were calculated. At level 12 and a constant 65 RPM, displayed  
wattage was 133 watts, with a 4.69% variance from input power on the test equipment. At level 12 and a constant 75 RPM, displayed wattage was 133  
watts, with a 4.07% variance from input power on the test equipment.  
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