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ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
WHAT KIND OF ROUTINE MAINTENANCE IS REQUIRED?
We use sealed bearings throughout our ellipticals so lubrication is not needed. The most
important maintenance step is to simply wipe your perspiration off the trainer after each
use.
HOW DO I CLEAN MY HORIZON FITNESS ELLIPTICAL TRAINER?
Clean with soap and water cleaners only. Never use solvents on plastic parts. Cleanliness
of your Horizon Fitness elliptical trainer and its operating environment will keep mainte-
nance problems and service calls to a minimum. For this reason. Horizon Fitness recom-
mends that the following preventative maintenance schedule be followed.
AFTER EACH USE (DAILY)
Turn off the elliptical trainer with the on/off switch, and unplug the power cord from the
wall outlet.
WARNING!
To remove power from the elliptical, the power cord must be disconnected from the wall
outlet.
• Wipe down the elliptical trainer with a damp cloth. Never use solvents, as they can
cause damage to the elliptical.
• Inspect the power cord. If the power cord is damaged contact Horizon Fitness.
• Make sure the power cord is not underneath the elliptical trainer or in any other area
where it can become pinched or cut.
EVERY WEEK
Clean underneath the elliptical, following these steps:
•Turn off the elliptical trainer with the on/off switch.
• Then unplug the power cord at the wall outlet.
• Move the elliptical trainer to a remote location.
• Wipe or vacuum any dust particles or other objects that may have accumulated
underneath the elliptical.
• Return the elliptical trainer to its previous position.
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EXERCISE GUIDELINES
Always consult your physician before beginning an exercise program.
HOW OFTEN?
The American Heart Association recommends that you exercise at least 3 to 4 days per
week to maintain cardiovascular fitness. If you have other goals such as weight or fat
loss, you will achieve your goal faster with more frequent exercise. Whether It's 3 days or
6 days, remember that your ultimate goal should be to make exercise a lifetime habit.
Many people are successful staying with a fitness program if they set aside a specific time
of day to exercise. It doesn't matter whether it's in the morning before your shower, dur-
ing your lunch hour or while watching the evening news. What's more important is that
it's a time that allows you to keep a schedule, and a time when you won't be interrupt-
ed. If you are to be successful with your fitness program, you have to make it a priority
in your life. So decide on a time, pull out your day planner and pencil in your exercise
times for the next month!
HOW LONG?
For aerobic exercise benefits, it's recommended that you exercise from between 24 and
32 minutes per session. But start slowly and gradually increase your exercise times. If
you've been sedentary during the past year, it may be a good idea to keep your exercise
times to as little as five minutes initially. Your body will need time to adjust to the new
activity. If your goal is weight loss, a longer exercise session at lower intensities has been
found to be most effective. A workout time of 48 minutes or more is recommended for
best weight loss results.
