Diamondback Fitness 400Ub - Manual (Page 10)

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400 Series Operation & Comfort Tips
Operation and Comfort Tips
1. Cadence: There is a strong relationship
between cadence (revolutions per minute
of the pedals ) and the effi ciency
of your workouts. Research indicates that
you will be more comfortable and get a lot
more work done if you maintain a cadence
of at least 60 RPM. The current RPM can be
displayed in the third data display window
at any time.
2. Proper adjustment of the seat position
and knowledge of pedaling cadence will
allow effective use of your leg muscles
without producing undue muscular fatigue.
Applying these proper techniques will allow
you to ride comfortable and effi ciently. These
biomechanically designed stationary cycles
are fully adjustable to optimize comfort.
3. Choosing the Proper Leg Extension: The
seat should be positioned such that the leg
is almost fully extended when the ball of the
foot is on the pedal and the pedal is in the
position furthest from the body. This will
allow for greater use of more leg muscles,
thereby maximizing cardiovascular benefi t
while minimizing fatigue.
4. Foot Position on the Pedal: The ball of the
foot should be on the pedal, directly over
the pedal axle. This position allows you to
maximize the action of your calf muscles.
Avoid pedaling with the arch of your
foot on the pedal. If straps are attached
to the pedals, use them to stabilize your
foot on the pedals but do not use them
if they place your foot in an unnatural or
uncomfortable position.
5. 400 Upright Saddle Adjustment: The
400 Upright uses a spring loaded pin that
engages holes on the seat post to hold the
seat post in place. To adjust the height of
the saddle, unscrew the knob on the seat
pin counterclockwise one turn and the pull
the knob out. Adjust the seat post height
as desired, lining the seat pin up with the
desired hole on the heat post, then release
the knob so that pin seats in the hole. Lastly,
re-tighten the knob on the seat pin.
6. 400 Recumbent Seat Adjustment: The
400 Recumbent uses a friction lock to hold
the seat in place. To unlock the seat, pull up
on the knob at the side of the seat. Slide the
seat to the desired position and then push
down on the knob to lock the seat in place.
PLEASE REMEMBER: Your 400 Series unit is
powered by 4, D cell, batteries. If your console
becomes dim or does not power up, please replace
all 4 of the batteries with new D cell batteries.