Horizon Fitness 4.0E Elliptical Trainer User Manual


 
CONGRATULATIONS! on choosing a Elite Series elliptical trainer.
You’ve taken an important step in developing and sustaining an exercise program! Your elliptical
trainer is a tremendously effective tool for achieving your personal fitness goals. Regular use of your
elliptical trainer can improve the quality of your life in so many ways.
Here are just a few of the health benefits of aerobic exercise:
Weight Loss
A Healthier Heart
Improved Muscle Tone
Increased Daily Energy Levels
Reduced Stress
Help In Countering Anxiety
and Depression
An Improved Self Image
The key to reaping these benefits is to develop the exercise habit. Your new elliptical trainer will help
you eliminate the obstacles that prevent you from getting in your exercise time. Inclement weather
and darkness won't interfere with your workout when you use your elliptical trainer in the comfort of
your home. This manual provides you with basic information for using and enjoying your new machine.
A more complete knowledge of your new elliptical trainer will assist you in realizing your goal of a
healthy lifestyle.
CAUTION:
BEFORE BEGINNING ANY EXERCISE PROGRAM, ALWAYS CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN.
IF YOU EXPERIENCE CHEST PAINS, NAUSEA, DIZZINESS OR SHORTNESS OF BREATH, STOP EXERCIS-
ING AND CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE CONTINUING.
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ BEFORE USE!
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION! There are several areas during the assembly process of a elliptical trainer that special
attention must be paid. It is very important to follow the assembly instructions correctly and to make
sure all parts are firmly tightened. If the assembly instructions are not followed correctly, the ellip-
tical trainer could have frame parts that are not tightened and will seem loose and may cause irri-
tating noises. To prevent damage to the elliptical trainer, the assembly instructions must be reviewed
and corrective actions should be taken.
An important step in developing a long term fitness program is to determine your goals. Is your
primary goal for exercising on your elliptical trainer to lose weight? Improve muscle? Burn Stress?
Prepare for the spring racing schedule? Knowing what your goals are will help you develop a
more successful exercise program. Below are some common exercise goals:
If possible try to define your personal goals in precise, measurable terms, and then put your goals in
writing. The more specific you can be, the easier it will be to track your progress. If your goals are
long term, divide them up into monthly and weekly segments. Longer term goals can lose some of the
immediate motivation benefits. Short term goals are easier to achieve. Your elliptical trainer console
provides you with several readouts that can be used to record your progress. You can track Distance,
Calories or Time. Time is the most important and useful of test functions.
KEEPING AN EXERCISE DIARY
Photocopy the weekly and monthly log sheets on the following pages to make your personal exer-
cise log book. As time goes by you’ll be able to look back with pride at the work you’ve done. As
your fitness improves, you can look back and see how far you’ve come.
- Weight Loss
- Improve Body Shape and Tone
- Increased Energy Level
- Improved Sports Performance
- Improved Cardiovascular Endurance
- Weight Maintenance
- Strengthen Leg Muscles
- Improved Sleep Patterns
- Stress Reduction
ACHIEVING YOUR FITNESS GOALS
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CAUTION
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