Schwinn 117P Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 3)

CONGRATULATIONS!

FITNESS SAFEGUARDS

Before starting any exercise program, consult with your physician or health professional. He or she can

help establish the exercise frequency, intensity (target heart rate zone) and time appropriate for your

particular age and condition. If you have any pain or tightness in your chest, an irregular heartbeat,

shortness of breath, feel faint or have any discomfort while you exercise, STOP! Consult your physician

before continuing.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Operation

How to use the 117p/217p bike ...........................................................1

How to use the 117p/217p bike computer ........................................3

Maintenance

Moving your 117p/217p bike.................................................................7

Daily maintenance...................................................................................7

Installing new computer batteries......................................................7

Guidelines – General Fitness and Exercise

Getting the most out of your home fitness program.....................8

The Stanford home exercise study......................................................8

Steps To Getting Started .........................................................................9

Home fitness planning worksheet ......................................................9

Balance fitness........................................................................................10

Muscular strength..................................................................................11

Cardiovascular Fitness ..........................................................................11

Training effect.........................................................................................11

Identifying Your Balanced Fitness Goals...........................................12

Flexibility..................................................................................................12

Exercise and body composition..........................................................12

A balanced workout...............................................................................13

Warm up...................................................................................................13

Aerobic/strength exercise ...................................................................13

Cool down ...............................................................................................14

How to determine your maximum heart rate .................................14

Target heart rate training zones.........................................................14

Beating the dropout odds: Jump start your fitness program......15

Summary of Surgeon General’s Report on

Physical Activity and Health.................................................................15

Make exercise a habit............................................................................16

It's never too late for fitness...............................................................17

Suggested readings...............................................................................17

Schwinn Fitness Inc. Limited Warranty ...............................................18

Thank you for making the Schwinn 117p/217p bike a part of your

exercise and fitness activities. For years to come, you’ll be able

to rely on Schwinn craftsmanship and durability as you pursue

your personal fitness goals.

The 117p/217p bike should enable you to shape and monitor

your workouts to:

▲ Increase your energy level

▲ Increase cardiovascular and aerobic fitness

▲ Increase lower body muscle strength

▼ Decrease your overall percentage of body fat

Whether you are just getting started in an exercise program or

are already in good shape, the 117p/217p bike is designed to be

an efficient, easy and fun way to achieve an enhanced level of

fitness. You can exercise your way to a slimmer and healthier

body. The on-board digital computer enables you to accurately

monitor your progress by tracking time, distance, speed,

odometer, calories, calories per hour, work load, and also RPM’s.

A heartrate and recovery function is available when the optional

pulse receiver is installed. This module inserts into the port on

the upper left-hand side of the computer unit and is available in

either a telemetric chest strap or ear clip version. These

modules can be purchased from an authorized Schwinn Fitness

dealer.

This Owner’s Manual contains all the information you need to

operate and enjoy your 117p/217p bike. Also included are

general fitness guidelines. Please read this Owner’s Manual in its

entirety before getting onto the 117p/217p bike and working

out. So let’s get started.

Take your time and have fun!

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