Schwinn 418P User Manual
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Mo
ving y
our Schwinn elliptical trainer
To
move the Schwinn elliptical trainer
, carefully lift the rear end of
the machine. Steer the machine to the desired location. Be gentle
while moving the unit as any sharp impact directly or indirectly to
the computer can af
fect computer operation. (Fig.8)
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Le
veling y
our Schwinn elliptical trainer
The elliptical trainer can be leveled to compensate for uneven
surfaces. T
o
level the
418/ 428p,
raise or lower the two leveling
bolts located o
n
the underside of the rear stabilizer by screwing
them in or out as needed. (Fig. 9)
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Maintenance
Use a damp cloth to wipe your
Schwinn
e
lli
ptical trainer and
computer free of sweat. A
void getting extra moisture on the
computer
. By keeping the computer face free of sweat, you can
ensure a longer computer life.
IMPORT
ANT
: T
o
avoid damaging the finish on your Schwinn elliptical
trainer and computer
, never use a petroleum-based solvent
when cleaning.
MAINTENANCE OF Y
OUR SCHWINN
ELLIPTIC
AL TRAINER
FIG
.8
FIG
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SCHWINN EXERCISE EQUIPMENT MANUAL
Edmund R. Burke, Ph.D.
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Getting the Most Out of Y
our Home F
itness Program
The three main reasons for the increased popularity of home fitness gyms
and exercise are convenience, convenience and convenience. For any fitness
program to be successful, it must be done on a regular
, sustained basis. W
ith
equipment in your home, you can roll out of bed, put on a pair of sweats, and
start working out while the cof
fee is brewing.
For many
, home workouts are easier to fit into their hectic schedules.
No getting in the car and having to go to the health club. No standing in
line to use the stair climber
. Then there is the comfort and safety factor
.
Who wants to run outdoors during a raging blizzard. Or
, who wants to ride
a bike on busy city streets during rush hour in the heat of summer
. It's
much more comfortable to hop on your Schwinn home fitness equipment
and exercise in the comfort and security of your air
-conditioned room.
Privacy and cleanliness are also important. Many feel intimidated in a gym,
especially if they are carrying around a few extra pounds. At home you can
exercise without feeling as if you are being rushed or that anyone is looking
at you. No more lying down on a sweaty bench or wondering if you'll catch
athlete's foot in the shower
.
Flexibility of time may be the biggest advantage. W
ork schedules vary for
many people who work flex shifts or have a family that has dif
ferent schedules.
Parents with children soon discover that exercising at home turns out to be
the only viable alternative if they want to stay fit. But parents and busy workers
may not be the only ones who benefit from exercising at home.
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The Stanford Home Exercise Study
Recently
, researchers at Stanford University School of Medicine,
conducted a year long study of over 350 individuals to examine the
ef
fectiveness and compliance of a group of supervised home exercisers
versus a group of
individuals who reported for a group session at the university
. The subject
population included middle aged men and women and included fit individuals
as well as individuals who were overweight and smoked.
Individuals in both the high intensity (three 40-minute sessions per week on
the treadmill at a 73 to 88 percent of max heart rate) and low intensity group
(five 30-minute sessions at 60-71 percent of max heart rate) reported
significantly greater adherence than those in the university group based
program.
Many at the beginning of the study thought that the university based
group would have a greater compliance rate than the home based group,
because of the camaraderie of the group and the instruction given by the
instructors. But the study found the opposite to be true. The group program
was just too inconvenient over the 12 month period for the subjects to justify
the benefits.
But the good news was that all three groups showed fitness
improvements. W
ith the individuals in the low intensity group achieving
similar results as the high intensity group. Good news for those of you just
starting out in a moderate exercise program.
Perhaps most importantly
, research has also shown that it's never too
late to start exercising
. . .and experiencing the benefits. Studies conducted
at T
ufts University
, for instance, show that even people in their 90's can
significantly increase their strength as a result of following a moderate,
strength training program.
Exercise is one of life's joys. It energizes–it gives you a sense of well-being
and accomplishment and it keeps you healthy and fit. There is great pleasure
in being able to set goals, accept your own challenges and push yourself to a
better life of health and fitness.
Once you have made the commitment to get started in a home fitness
program, here are some suggestions that you may want consider to help you