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OWNER’S MANUAL
F OR M AXIMUM E FFECTIVENESS
AND S AFETY, P LEASE R EAD T HIS
O WNER ’ S M ANUAL B EFORE U SING Y OUR
N EW B ALANCE 5K 6100 R ECUMBENT B IKE
12/15/05
EXERCISE DATA CHARTS
Update once a week
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Week # Of Total Week # Of Total
(Date) Workouts Workout Time (Date) Workouts Workout Time
Important Safety Instructions ...........................................................2
___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________
Unit Warning Labels ..........................................................................3
___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________
Specifications & Parts .......................................................................3
___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ Introduction .......................................................................................4
___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ Assembly Instructions...................................................................5-11
___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ Getting Started ...............................................................................11
___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ NB 6100 Parts List .............................................................................12
___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ NB 6100 Exploded View..................................................................13
___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ Using Your Recumbent Bike ...........................................................14
___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ Operating the Computer .........................................................15-17
___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ Computer Tips and Trouble Shooting ...........................................18
___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ Exercise Guidelines .........................................................................19
___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ Knowing the Basics....................................................................19
___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ Aerobic Exercise: How Much? How Often? ...........................20
When to Exercise .......................................................................20
___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________
Measuring Your Heart Rate .................................................20-21
___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________
Clothing ......................................................................................21
___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________
Tips to Keep You Going.............................................................21
___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________
Heart Rate Target Zone Chart..................................................22
___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________
Warm Up & Cool Down Stretches ...........................................23-24
___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________
Care & Storage Of Your Recumbent Bike....................................25
___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________
Workout Progress Charts ...........................................................26-27
___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________
Exercise Data Charts ......................................................................28
___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________
___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________
___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ©2005 Fitness Quest Inc. All rights reserved. Made in China.
Fitness Quest ® is a registered trademark of Fitness Quest Inc.
New Balance ® and NB ® logo are registered trademarks of New Balance Athletic Shoe Inc.
Fitness Quest Inc. is the exclusive licensee of New Balance Athletic Shoe Inc.
12/15/05
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ADDITIONAL WORKOUT PROGRESS CHARTS
Read all instructions before using this equipment
Resting
Date Weight Waist Abdomen Hips Thighs Calves
Heart Rate
CAUTION:
Exercise of a strenuous nature, as is customarily done on this equipment,
should not be undertaken without first consulting a physician.
No specific health claims are made or implied as they
relate to the equipment.
1) Before starting this or any other exercise 8) After an exercise session, cool down with slow
program, consult your physician, who can assist walking and stretching.
you in determining the target heart rate zone 9) This equipment should not be used by or near
appropriate for your age and physical condition. children.
Certain exercise programs or types of equipment
may not be appropriate for all people. This is 10) Handicapped or disabled people must have
especially important for people over the age of medical approval before using this equipment
35, pregnant women, or those with pre-existing and should be under close supervision when
health problems or balance impairments. using any exercise equipment.
2) Monitor your heart rate while you exercise and 11) If you are taking medication which may
keep your estimated pulse rate within your affect your heart rate, a physician's advice
target heart rate zone. Follow the instructions is absolutely essential. Resting
Date Weight Waist Abdomen Hips Thighs Calves
on pages 20-22 in this manual regarding heart Heart Rate
12) Use this equipment only for its intended use as
rate monitoring and how to determine your described in this manual. Do not use attach-
appropriate target heart rate zone. When used ments not recommended by the manufacturer.
properly, the heart rate pulse sensors and display
13) Only one person at a time should use this
monitor provide a reasonably accurate estimate
equipment.
of your actual heart rate. This estimate is not
exact and persons with medical conditions 14) Do not put hands, feet, or any foreign objects on
and/or a specific need for accurate heart rate or near this equipment when in use by others.
monitoring should not rely on the estimations 15) Always use this equipment on a level surface.
provided.
16) Never operate the equipment if the equipment
3) Warm up before any exercise program by is not functioning properly.
doing 5-10 minutes of aerobic activity, followed
17) Start exercise slowly and gradually increase the
by stretching.
amount of resistance.
4) Wear comfortable clothes that allow freedom of
18) If the user experiences dizziness, nausea, chest
movement and that are not tight or restricting.
pain, or any other abnormal symptoms, stop
5) Wear comfortable shoes made of good support exercise at once and consult a physician
with non-slip soles. immediately.
6) Breathe naturally, never holding your breath 19) Use caution not to pinch fingers or hands in
during an exercise. moving parts when using the equipment.
7) Avoid over training. You should be able to carry 20) Risk of electrical shock. This equipment is to be
on a conversation while exercising. used only indoors and in a dry location.
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WORKOUT PROGRESS CHARTS UNIT WARNING LABELS
Important: See below for placement of the following warning labels on your equipment.
Use the charts below and on the following pages to
keep track of your progress over time. Before writing WARNING LABEL 1 WARNING LABEL 2
on them, make as many copies as you think you’ll
need. We suggest you keep these in a notebook. You Measuring Sites
WARNING WARNING
will find it both informative and motivational to look FAILURE TO READ AND FOLLOW THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS STATED IN THE DO NOT PLUG THE AC ADAPTER INTO
Waist
back at what you’ve done, and this data will help you OWNER’S MANUAL MAY RESULT IN POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. WALL UNTIL ELECTRONICS MONITOR
Abdomen KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. MAXIMUM USER WEIGHT 275 LBS. IS COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED.
to chart future fitness goals as you progress. Every two
Hips REPLACE THIS LABEL IF DAMAGED, ILLEGIBLE OR REMOVED. CLASS HC.
weeks, measure yourself to rechart your progress.
WARNING LABEL 3
Thighs (L/R)
Resting
Date Weight Waist Abdomen Hips Thighs Calves
Heart Rate WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK. THIS UNIT
IS TO BE USED ONLY INDOORS
Calves (L/R)
SPECIFICATIONS & PARTS AND IN A DRY LOCATION.
Specifications:
Approximate:
Length: 51”
NBC6100-40
Width: 24-3/4” Computer
Height: 45-1/2”
• NBC6100-88
NBC6100-26
Book Holder
Product Weight: • Backrest
•
Approx. 95 lbs.
NBC6100-41
Maximum User Weight: Front Handlebar
275 lbs. • NBC6100-19
Seat Carriage
NBC6100-71 •
Pulse Sensors
WARNING
•
LABEL 1
NBC6100-25
Seat Cushion
Date Weight Waist Abdomen Hips Thighs Calves
Resting
Heart Rate NBC6100-12
•
Right Front Cover NBC6100-29
• • Rear Handlebar
NBC6100-39 •
Computer Tube
NBC6100-23
Carriage Tube
•
• •
NBC6100-09
NBC6100-35
Support Tube
Left Pedal
WARNING
LABEL 2
•
Locking Arm
WARNING
LABEL 3 •
NBC6100-11
Left Rear Cover
• •
NBC6100-13
• NBC6100-02
Left Front Cover
NBC6100-06 Front Foot Tube
Roller •
• NBC6100-08
NBC6100-07 Rear Foot Tube
End Cap
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INTRODUCTION CARE & STORAGE OF YOUR RECUMBENT BIKE
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4. Back Stretch ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Stand with your legs shoulder width apart and your knees
slightly bent. Bend forward from your waist with your arms Occasionally our products contain components that are pre-lubricated
extending loosely in front of your body. Gently bend from at the factory. We recommend that you protect flooring, or anything else
the waist flexing your body as far forward as it will go. the parts may contact, with newspaper or cloth.
front rear
of unit main frame of unit
5. Standing Hamstrings Stretch assembly
Stand with your legs hip-width apart. Extend one leg out in
front of you and keep that foot flat against the ground. With
your hands resting lightly on your thighs, bend your back leg
and lean forward slightly from your hips until you feel a stretch
in the back of your thigh. Be sure to lean forward from the hip seat
carriage tube carriage
joint rather than bending at your waist.
Hold for 20 to 30 seconds. Repeat for the opposite leg.
8. Arm Pullback
Stand with your feet shoulder width apart and toes pointing
forward and with your knees slightly bent. Let your arms hang
relaxed on either side of your body. Expand your chest and pull Fastener Pack
your shoulders back. Bend your elbows slightly and clasp your multi hex tool
hands behind your back. Slowly straighten your arms as you lift Tools Required: 15mm with phillips (8) M6 x 15mm phillips bolts
your hands upward. Raise your hands upward until you feel mild (included) 13mm
screwdriver (8) M6 washers
tension in your shoulder and chest region. Multi Hex Tool with
17mm
Hold for 20 to 30 seconds. Lower your arms to their original Phillips Screwdriver
Allen Wrench allen wrench
position and bend your elbows. Release your hands and return 6mm
them to your sides.
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M8 acorn nuts WARM UP & COOL DOWN STRETCHES
STEP 1 – Front Foot Tube Assembly
a) Remove (2) Carriage Bolts, (2) Washers and Stretches can help improve flexibility and relieve the tightness in muscles
(2) Acorn Nuts from the Front Foot Tube. that results from repetitive sport movements that require a limited range
M8 washers of motion. 10 to12 minutes of daily stretching is recommended. This can
b) Position Front Foot Tube (with rollers) in front of
be done when warming up or cooling down. When performing these
Main Fame and align bolt holes, see Figure 1.
M8 x 65mm stretches, your movements should be slow and smooth, with no bouncing
c) Attach Front Foot Tube with (2) Carriage carriage bolts or jerking. Move into the stretch until you feel a slight tension, not pain, in
Bolts, (2) Washers and (2) Acorn Nuts that the muscle and hold the stretch for 20 to 30 seconds. Breathe slowly and
were removed in Step 1a. Tighten bolts with rhythmically. Be sure not to hold your breath. Remember that all stretches
Multi Hex Tool provided. must be done for both sides of your body.
main
frame
1. Quadriceps Stretch
front foot Stand close to a wall, chair or other solid object. Use one hand
tube
to assist your balance. Bend the opposite knee and lift your heel
roller
towards your buttocks. Reach back and grasp the top of your
foot with the same side hand. Keeping your inner thighs close
Figure 1 - Install Front Foot Tube together, slowly pull your foot towards your buttocks until you
feel a gentle stretch in the front of your thigh. You do not have
to touch your buttocks with your heel. Stop pulling when you
feel the stretch. Keep your kneecap pointing straight down and
keep your knees close together. (Do not let the lifted knee swing
outward.)
Hold the stretch for 20 to 30 seconds. Repeat for the other leg.
main
frame
support 2. Calf and Achilles Stretch
STEP 2 – Rear Foot Tube Assembly tube
Stand approximately one arms length away from a wall or chair
M8 with your feet hip-width apart. Keeping your toes pointed
a) Remove (2) Carriage Bolts, (2) Washers and
acorn forward, move one leg in close to the chair while extending the
(2) Acorn Nuts from Support Tube. nut other leg behind you. Bending the leg closest to the chair and
b) Position Rear Foot Tube (with End Caps) keeping the other leg straight, place your hands on the chair.
behind Main Fame and align bolt holes, M8 Keep the heel of the back leg on the ground and move your
see Figure 2. washer
hips forward. Slowly lean forward from the ankle, keeping your
c) Attach Rear Foot Tube with (2) Carriage back leg straight until you feel a stretch in your calf muscles.
Bolts, (2) Washers and (2) Acorn Nuts that
M8 acorn Hold for 20 to 30 seconds. Repeat for the opposite leg.
were removed in Step 2a. Hand tighten.
nut
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HEART RATE TARGET ZONE
STEP 3 – Seat Carriage Assembly
FOR CARDIOVASCULAR FITNESS
TABLE 1 a) Remove (1) Allen Bolt and (1) Washer from underside of Carriage Tube, see Figure 3.
b) Position Seat Carriage in front of Carriage Tube with the (1) bolt hole facing down.
200 c) Raise Locking Arm, slide Carriage Tube into Seat Carriage and push Locking Arm
195 down to hold Carriage Tube in place.
190
190 d) Remove (3) Allen Bolts and (3) Washers from Main Frame.
185 e) Plug Pulse Wire from Main Frame into Long Extension Pulse Wire from Carriage Tube
180 and remove twist tie, see Figure 3.
180
175 f) Slide Carriage Tube over Main Frame, align bolt holes and fasten using (3) Allen Bolts
and (3) Washers removed in Step 3d, tighten bolts. Note: DO NOT Pinch Wires.
170
170 g) Attach Carriage Tube to Support Tube with (1) Allen Bolt and (1) Washer removed in
165 165 Step 3a and tighten.
161
Heart 160 160 h) Tighten the Rear Foot Tube bolts, installed in Step 2c, with Multi Hex Tool provided.
157
Rate 153 155
(Beats/ 148 150
150
Min) 144 145 M8 x 15mm
140 Maximum allen
140 Attainable bolts seat
140 136
136 Heart Rate carriage
133 131 long extension
pulse wire
129
130 129 127
129 123
85%
119 Target
120 115 carriage
119 Zone tube
112 108
M8 washers
110 105
101
98 70%
pulse
100 Target wire
20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 Zone main
frame locking arm
AGE (YRS)
support
tube
TABLE 2 M8 washer
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seat individual would need to keep their heart rate CLOTHING
STEP 4 – Seat Cushion and Backrest Installation seat carriage at or above 126 beats per minute to get a
cushion All exercise clothing should be loose-fitting to
cardiovascular effect. Note: Although 70% was
a) Position Seat Cushion over lower Seat Carriage permit freedom of movement, and should make
used in this example, the heart rate range needed
with narrow side pointing forward and align bolt the wearer feel comfortable and self-assured.
M6 washer
to achieve results falls between 60% and 85% of
holes. Secure with (4) Phillips Bolts and (4) Washers your maximum heart rate. Never wear rubberized or plastic clothing, such
from fastener pack and tighten, see Figure 4a. M6 x 15mm garments interfere with the evaporation of
phillips bolts If you are just beginning your exercise program,
b) Place Backrest upside down on a flat surface, perspiration and can cause body temperature
your target heart rate range should be roughly at
see Figure 4b. to rise to dangerous levels.
60% of your maximum heart rate. As you become
c) Position Seat Carriage Slider on Backrest, as shown in more conditioned (or if you are already in good We recommend wearing a workout shoe with a
Figure 4b, with Height Adjustment Knob facing away M6 washer cardiovascular shape) you can increase your rubberized sole unless instructed otherwise.
from Backrest and Seat Carriage Bushing towards top M6 target heart rate to 70% - 85% of your maximum
washers
of Backrest. Attach using (4) Phillips Bolts and (4) heart rate. Remember, your target heart rate is
Washers from fastener pack. Tighten bolts. M6 x 15mm only a guide.
TIPS TO KEEP YOU GOING
phillips bolts 1) Adopt a specific plan and write it down.
d) Pull Height Adjustment Knob out and slide Backrest When checking heart rate during a workout, take
onto Seat Carriage. Note: Slide the side opposite of Figure 4a - Install Seat your pulse within five seconds after interrupting 2) Keep setting realistic goals as you go along,
the Seat Carriage Bushing on first. Release Height exercise because it starts to go down once you and remind yourself of them often.
Adjustment Knob and continue to slide Backrest stop moving. Count pulse for 10 seconds and 3) Keep a log to record your progress and make
down until it clicks into an adjustment hole. multiply by six to get the per-minute rate. sure to keep it up-to-date. See pages 26-28.
Turn knob to lock into place, see Figure 4c. backrest Remember, your bike also comes with pulse sensors 4) Include weight and/or percent body fat
located on the Rear Handlebar. measures in your log. Extra pounds can
top of backrest seat
height seat carriage bushing carriage When used properly, the unit pulse sensors easily creep back.
adjustment goes towards top of seat can help you to determine your estimated
bushing 5) Upgrade your fitness program as you progress.
knob
M6 x 15mm heart rate. To do so: Your bike provides 12 different workout
phillips bolt seat a) Push the START button on your computer. programs to keep your workouts challenging.
M6 x 15mm and cushion
phillips bolt M6 washer b) Gently grab both metal pulse sensors on 6) Enlist the support and company of your family
and height both handlebars. Wait 6 seconds. and friends.
M6 washer adjustment
seat carriage slider knob c) Your estimated heart rate range will be 7) Update others on your successes.
displayed on screen. Check the chart on the 8) Avoid injuries by pacing yourself and including
seat following page to see if you are within your
carriage a warm up and cool down period as part of
range according to your age. every workout. See page 23-24.
When used properly, the heart rate pulse 9) Reward yourself periodically for a job well done!
M6 x 15mm phillips bolt and M6 washer sensors and display monitor provide a
reasonably accurate estimate of your
Figure 4b - Install Seat Carriage Slider Figure 4c - Install Backrest
actual heart rate. This estimate is not
exact and persons with medical conditions
and/or a specific need for accurate heart
seat carriage rate monitoring should not rely on the
pulse estimations provided.
sensor
STEP 5 – Rear Handlebar Assembly notch By using the chart on the following page, you can
rear see where your heart rate falls in the minimum and
a) Remove (2) Allen Bolts, (2) Washers and (2) Nylon handlebar maximum target zones.
Nuts from Rear Handlebar with Pulse Sensors.
The above are guidelines, people with any medical
b) Place Rear Handlebar into notch in Seat M8 nylon limitations should discuss this formula with their
Carriage with Handlebar pointing forward nuts
physician.
and Pulse Sensors facing up, see Figure 5. M8 washers
c) Secure Rear Handlebar with (2) Allen Bolts,
(2) Washers and (2) Nylon Nuts removed in handlebar
pulse wires
Step 5a. Tighten Bolts with Allen Wrench
M8 x 45mm
provided. allen
bolts
sessions each week that include exercises such as Another popular time to work out is early morning,
calisthenics, push ups, sit ups, pull ups, and weight before the work day begins. Advocates of the early Figure 6 - Install Computer Tube
training for all the major muscle groups. start say it makes them more alert and energetic
on the job.
CARDIORESPIRATORY ENDURANCE – at least
three, 20 minute workouts of continuous aerobic Among the factors you should consider in
exercise each week. Working out on your bike is a developing your workout schedule are personal
good way to obtain this aerobic activity. Other preference, job and family responsibilities,
popular aerobic conditioning activities include availability of exercise facilities and weather. It's
brisk walking, jogging, swimming, elliptical exercise, important to schedule your workouts for a time
rope jumping, rowing, cross-country skiing, and when there is little chance that you will have to STEP 7 – Foot Pedal Assembly left
some continuous action games like racquetball cancel or interrupt them because of other left
crank
demands on your time. strap
and handball. The Foot Pedals, Pedal Shafts and Pedal Straps are
You should not exercise strenuously during marked “R” for Right or “L” for Left.
FLEXIBILITY – 10 -12 minutes of daily stretching extremely hot, humid weather or within two
exercises performed slowly, without a bouncing hours after eating. Heat and/or digestion both
motion. This can be included after a warm up or a) Insert Pedal Shaft of Left Foot Pedal into threaded left foot
make heavy demands on the circulatory system, hole in Left Crank, see Figure 7. pedal
during a cool down. Refer to pages 23 and 24 and in combination with exercise can be an
for a list of total body stretches. over-taxing double load. b) Turn Pedal Shaft by hand counter-clockwise until
snug. Note: DO NOT turn the Pedal Shaft
COOL DOWN – a minimum of 5 -10 minutes of “L” & “R”
slow walking or lower intensity cycling, combined MEASURING YOUR HEART RATE clockwise, doing so will strip the threads. Tighten markings are
located on the
shaft with Multi Hex Tool provided.
with stretching. (see chart on page 22) left side shown
ends of the
c) Insert Pedal Shaft of Right Foot Pedal into threaded looking from the
pedal shaft.
Heart rate is widely accepted as a good method hole in Right Crank.
AEROBIC EXERCISE: for measuring intensity during running, swimming,
back of the unit.
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EXERCISE GUIDELINES
M8 washers STEP 8 – Front Handlebar
M8 nylon nuts
Installation
IMPORTANT
a) Remove (2) Allen Bolts, (2) Washers and
Please review this section before you begin exercising.
M8 x 60mm (2) Nylon Nuts from Front Handlebar.
allen bolts
b) Align bolt holes in Front Handlebar with
holes in Computer Tube, see Figure 8. KNOWING THE BASICS
front handlebar c) Re-install (2) Allen Bolts, (2) Washers and IMPORTANT:
Physical fitness is most easily understood by
computer tube
(2) Nylon Nuts that were removed in step If you are over 35 and have been inactive examining its components, or "parts".
8a and tighten. for several years, you should consult your There is widespread agreement that these
physician, who may or may not recommend five components comprise the basics of
a graded exercise test. physical training:
Figure 8 - Install Front Handlebar If you are just beginning your exercise program,
your target heart rate range should be roughly at CARDIORESPIRATORY ENDURANCE – the ability
60% of your maximum heart rate. As you become to deliver oxygen and nutrients to tissues, and to
more conditioned (or if you are already in good remove wastes, over sustained periods of time.
cardiovascular shape) you can increase your Using your bike will improve this.
target heart rate to 70%-85% of your maximum MUSCULAR STRENGTH – the ability of a muscle to
heart rate. Remember, your target heart rate is exert force for a brief period of time. Upper-body
only a guide. strength, for example, can be measured by various
9a
You should also consult your physician if you weight-lifting exercises.
four "C" batteries battery have the following:
door MUSCULAR ENDURANCE – the ability of a muscle,
• High blood pressure or a group of muscles, to sustain repeated
Back • High cholesterol contractions or to continue applying force against
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View • Asthma a fixed object. Push-ups are often used to test
1 2
STEP 9 – Computer Installation back of • Heart trouble
endurance of arm and shoulder muscles.
computer
• Family history of early stroke or FLEXIBILITY – the ability to move joints and use
a) Remove battery door from back of heart attack deaths muscles through their full range of motion. The sit-
Computer, insert (4) “C” batteries and-reach test is a good measure of flexibility of
phillips bolts • Frequent dizzy spells
and replace the battery door. the lower back and backs of the upper legs.
9b • Extreme breathlessness after mild exertion
Note: DO NOT use rechargeable book holder BODY COMPOSITION – often considered a
phillips computer • Arthritis or other bone problems
batteries, doing so will cause a computer component of fitness. It refers to the makeup of the
bolts • Severe muscular, ligament or
short and destroy the computer. tube body in terms of lean mass (muscle, bone, vital
tendon problems tissue and organs) and fat mass. An optimal ratio of
b) Remove (4) Phillips Bolts from back
of Computer. • Other known or suspected disease fat to lean mass is an indication of fitness, and the
Front • If you experience any pain or tightness right types of exercises will help you decrease body
c) Connect Computer Wires and Computer Tube Wires
View in your chest, an irregular heartbeat or fat and increase or maintain muscle mass. To help
together and carefully tuck wires into Computer
shortness of breath, stop exercising track your progress we have provided Workout
Tube, see Figure 9c.
computer immediately. Consult your physician Progress Charts on pages 26 and 27.
d) Mount Computer to Computer Tube using the computer
wire before continuing.
tube wire
(4) Phillips Bolts removed in Step 9b and tighten.
9c • Pregnant A COMPLETE EXERCISE PROGRAM
e) Book Holder can be attached to the front of the computer • Balance Impairment How often, how long and how hard you exercise,
Computer at any time. tube and what kinds of exercises you do should be
• Taking medications that affect heart rate
determined by what you are trying to accomplish.
Figure 9 - Install Computer Your goals, your present fitness level, age, health,
skills, interest and convenience are among the
factors you should consider. For example, an
athlete training for high-level competition would
follow a different program than a person whose
goals are good health and the ability to meet
work and recreational needs.
Your exercise program should include something
from each of the four basic fitness components
(continued on next page)
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COMPUTER TIPS AND TROUBLE SHOOTING remove and
re-insert
STEP 10 – Water Bottle Holder phillips screw
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NB 6100 PARTS LIST (CH)
LCD Workout Graphics
ITEM PARTS NAME QTY. ITEM PARTS NAME QTY.
PROGRAM 1 PROGRAM 5 PROGRAM 9
NBC6100-15 M4 x 16mm Phillips Screw (15) 14 NBC6100-85 M3 x 15mm Phillips Screw (85) 4
SHAPE UP VALLEY RANDOM ENERGY 60% OF TARGET HEART RATE
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Buttons and Definitions Programs 11 and 12:
ENTER: This button allows users to set the Program These unique programs allow the Computer to
and Time on Programs 1-10 and Time and Age on adjust the workout resistance according to your
Programs 11-12. heart rate automatically. Grasp the pulse sensors
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and hold with a firm grip. If the current Heart
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START: This button allows the user to STOP or START Rate is greater than the Target Heart Rate, the
exercising. (By holding this button for two seconds Computer will decrease the workout resistance
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the user can reset all values to “0”). The Computer automatically. If your current Heart Rate is less
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will turn off automatically after approx. 4.5 minutes than your Target Heart Rate it will increase your
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of non use. All values will then be reset to “0”.
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resistance. By the resistance changing, the
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equipment will be able to keep your heart rate
▲ UP BUTTON: This button allows the user to
at its target beats per minute.
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increase the values of the Tension Level, Time,
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Age and Program. When used properly, the heart rate pulse
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sensors and display monitor provide a
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▼ DOWN BUTTON: This button allows the user to
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reasonably accurate estimate of your actual
decrease the values of the Tension Level, Time, heart rate. This estimate is not exact and
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Age and Program. persons with medical conditions and/or a
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specific need for accurate heart rate
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LCD Workout Graphics monitoring should not rely on the
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estimations provided.
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This system offers 12 programs that you can
Important: You must keep your hands on the
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preset the workout time and will divide the time
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by 10 intervals. If you do not preset the workout
when using Programs 11 and 12.
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time the system will count up the workout time
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in one-second increments. Important: Be sure to set your actual age when
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using these programs.
Programs 1-10:
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07
Program 11: is designed to allow you to work
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See LCD Workout Graphics on next page. out at 60% of maximum heart rate
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(Target Heart Rate)
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STEP 1 – Begin by pressing the START button
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for over two seconds. This will clear any other Program 12: is designed to allow you to work
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chosen function. out at 85% of maximum heart rate
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07
80
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(Target Heart Rate)
11
STEP 2 – Next press the ▲ UP or ▼ DOWN button
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15
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08
to scroll to the desired exercise program.
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04
04
Operating Instructions for
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STEP 3 – To set TIME, press the ENTER button and
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use the ▲ UP and ▼ DOWN buttons to set TIME. Programs 11 and 12
If you want the TIME to count up from zero, press
ENTER to move to the next step. STEP 1 – Press the START button for two seconds to
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clear out previous program.
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STEP 4 – Press the START button to begin exercising.
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STEP 2 – Press the ▲ UP or ▼ DOWN button to
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(If you want to exit the Program, press the START
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button for two seconds and the display will reset.) choose the desired Heart Rate Program
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(Program 11 or 12).
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Once you begin exercising, your present workout
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interval will be flashing. You can also increase or STEP 3 – Press ENTER for TIME mode. Press the ▲ UP
decrease your workout resistance by pressing the or ▼ DOWN button for the desired TIME setting.
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▲ UP or the ▼ DOWN button. To PAUSE your
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exercising program, press the START button, then STEP 4 – Press ENTER for AGE mode. Press the ▲ UP
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or ▼ DOWN button for the desired AGE setting.
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to resume, press the START button again.
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to begin exercising.
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USING YOUR RECUMBENT BIKE OPERATING THE COMPUTER
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK. THIS UNIT IS TO BE USED WARNING
ONLY INDOORS AND IN A DRY LOCATION. The batteries must be installed as instructed
on page 10. Do not carry batteries loosely,
Your recumbent bike provides a completely smooth and natural feeling, that minimizes the impact on your such as in a purse or pocket. The batteries
hips, knees and ankles while providing a superior aerobic and muscle toning workout. The durable steel may explode or leak and cause injury if
frame and transport wheels make the unit mobile and easy to use. installed improperly, misused, disposed
of in a fire or recharged.
IMPORTANT:
• This bike is not recommended for children.
• Always make sure that you feel balanced and secure.
• Always use your bike on a clean, solid and level surface. WARNING
Do not plug AC Adapter into wall until
Computer is completely assembled.
DUAL SIDED PEDAL Top Side of Pedal Bottom Side of Pedal
The bike has a dual sided pedal. The
top pedal is to be used with shoes and
the bottom smooth side of the pedal is Introduction
meant to be used with a bare or sock
Your bike is equipped with a programmable on your Computer is based on realistic
covered foot.
Computer to help you track your progress and expectations; however, your Computer is
To use the bottom side of the pedal, motivate you to reach your fitness goals. not individually programmable for all necessary
gently nest the balls of your feet into This Computer provides different programs variables to accurately monitor actual calories
the pedal contour. You may have to try designed to tailor to your fitness goals. Simply burned.
sliding your foot forward and backward choose the program you like, set the time limit and The Computer will count up in 0.1 increments.
before you feel it nest into the pedal. begin exercising. Your Computer will then show your After the display value reaches 999, it will reset
Once your foot is comfortably aligned approximate pulse, approximate calories burned, to “0” and begin counting from 0.1 again.
with the pedal contour, tighten the elapsed time, speed and distance traveled. AGE: Your Computer is age-programmable from
strap so it is firmly around the foot.
10 to 99 years when you choose Program 11 or
Functions and Features Program 12.
QUICK START BUTTON: Allows you to start the Note: This unit is not recommended for children.
USING THE PULSE FUNCTION ON THE REAR HANDLEBAR Computer without selecting a program. TIME
automatically begins to count up from zero. The age function is only adaptable to Program 11
The pulse window on your Computer works in conjunction with the pulse sensors found Use the ▲ UP and ▼ DOWN buttons to adjust or Program 12.
on the rear handlebar. When you are ready to read your pulse: the resistance. If you do not set an age, this function will always
TIME: Shows your elapsed workout time in minutes default to age 25.
1) Place both hands firmly on the pulse sensors.
For the most accurate reading, it is important and seconds. Your Computer will automatically PULSE (approximate): Your Computer displays your
to use both hands. pulse count up from 0:00 to 99:59 in one second pulse rate in beats per minute during your workout.
2) Look at your pulse window. The small heart
sensors intervals. You may also program your Computer to
Pulse sensors, located on the rear handlebar
will begin to blink. count down from a set value by using the ▲ UP
enable the user to read his/her pulse rate. By
and ▼ DOWN buttons. If you continue exercising
3) Your estimated heart rate will appear in the grasping the sensors and holding firmly, the display
once the time has reached 0:00, the Computer
window approximately 6 seconds after you will read your pulse rate in the display window.
will begin beeping, and reset itself to the original
grasp the pulse sensors. rear
Your pulse will continue to read as long as your
time set, letting you know your workout is done.
handlebar hands stay on the pulse sensors.
4) Refer to the Target Heart Rate Zone Chart
SPEED: Displays your workout speed in miles
found on page 22 of this manual. For additional When used properly, the heart rate pulse sensors
per hour.
information about the importance of working and display monitor provide a reasonably
within certain heart rate ranges, see pages DISTANCE: Displays the accumulative distance accurate estimate of your actual heart rate. This
20 and 21 – Measuring Your Heart Rate. traveled during each workout up to a maximum of estimate is not exact and persons with medical
5) This estimate is not exact and persons with 99.9 miles. The distance will be displayed in tenths conditions and/or a specific need for accurate
medical conditions and/or a specific need of a mile. heart rate monitoring should not rely on the
for accurate heart rate monitoring should CALORIES (approximate): Your Computer will estimations provided.
not rely on the estimations provided. estimate the cumulative calories burned at any (continued on next page)
given time during your workout. Calorie expenditure
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