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OWNER'S MANUAL
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C80
CONSOLE
1. Push the console fastening piece at the upper end of
the front frame tube, as shown in the picture. Fasten the
fastening piece with a screw (I).
2. You can now select the unit of weight to be displayed
by the switch at the back of the console. You can select
either kg or LB (default = kg).
3. Remove the two fastening screws at the back of the
console.
4. Connect the cords from the front frame tube to the
corresponding console connectors.
5. Push the console onto its place at the end of the
console support tube. Fasten the console with the two
fastening screws.
POWER CORD
Plug the socket end of the transformer cord into the
connector, just above the rear support in the centre of
the frame, and the other end into the wall socket. To
prevent damage to the cord, we recommend you tie it to
the protector next to the connector.
NOTE!
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The device must be connected to a grounded wall
socket. Do not use extension wires when connecting the
device to the power source.
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Make sure the power cord does not run underneath
the device.
DANGER: Always switch off the power and uplug this
appliance from the electrical outlet immediately after
using.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric
shock, or injury to persons:
1) An appliance should never be left unattended when
plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use,
and before carrying out any maintenance or repair
procedures.
2) Do not operate under blanket or other combustive
material. Excessive heating can occur and cause fire,
electric shock, or injury to persons.
EXERCISING
Working out using an elliptical trainer is excellent
aerobic exercise, the principle being that the exercise
should be suitably light, but of long duration. Aerobic
exercise is based on improving the body ‘s maximum
oxygen uptake, which in turn improves endurance and
fitness. The ability of the body to burn fat as a fuel
is directly dependent on its oxygen-uptake capacity.
Aerobic exercise should above all be pleasant. You
should perspire, but you should not get out of breath
during the workout. You must, for example, be able to
speak and not just pant while pedaling.
You should exercise at least three times a week, 30
minutes at a time, to reach a basic fitness level.
Maintaining this level requires a few exercise sessions
each week. Once the basic condition has been reached,
it is easily improved simply by increasing the number of
exercise sessions. Exercise is always rewarding for weight
loss, because it is the only way of increasing the energy
spent by the body. This is why it is always worthwhile
to combine regular exercise with a healthy diet. A dieter
should exercise daily, at first 30 minutes or less at a time,
gradually increasing the daily workout time to one hour.
You should start slowly at a low pedaling speed and low
resistance, because for an overweight person strenuous
exercise may subject the heart and circulatory system
to excessive strain. As fitness improves, resistance and
pedaling speed can be increased gradually. Exercise
efficiency can be measured by monitoring the pulse.
The pulse meter helps you monitor your pulse easily
during exercise, and thus to ensure that the exercise is
sufficiently effective but not over-strenuous. Start your
workout with slow tempo and low resistance. Gradually
increase tempo and resistance according to your own
condition. Keep your head up and neck long in order to
avoid stress on your neck, shoulders and back. Keep also
your back straight. Make sure that your feet are centered
on the foot pedals and that your hips, knees, ankles
and toes are facing forward. Keep your body weight
centered over your lower body regardless of whether you
lean forward or stand upright. Stop your workout by
gradually decreasing tempo and resistance.
Don’t forget to stretch afterwards. To strengthen
cardiovascular system, maintain low resistance but
high tempo. Exercising with higher resistance and slow
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