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Artis EXCITE UNITY User Manual

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Artis EXCITE UNITY Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandArtis
ModelEXCITE UNITY
CategoryFitness Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Unity Artis Line Component Descriptions

Screen Functionality

Allows viewing and control of information, settings, and content for workouts and entertainment.

iPod/iPhone/iPad Support

Connects and charges iPod/iPhone/iPad devices to the equipment.

TGS/mywellness Key Input

Reads training data from TGS or mywellness key and memorizes exercise results.

Headphone Connector

Used to plug in headphones for audio content or earphones with microphones for calls.

USB Port

Standard USB port for connecting external devices.

NFC Sensor

Facilitates wireless data transfer and connection via NFC technology.

Webcam

Integrated webcam for video communication or features.

Unity Excite Line Component Descriptions

Screen Functionality

Allows viewing and control of information, settings, and content for workouts and entertainment.

iPod/iPhone/iPad Support

Connects and charges iPod/iPhone/iPad devices to the equipment.

TGS/mywellness Key Input

Reads training data from TGS or mywellness key and memorizes exercise results.

Headphone Connector

Used to plug in headphones for audio content.

USB Port

Standard USB port for connecting external devices.

NFC Sensor

Facilitates wireless data transfer and connection via NFC technology.

NFC and Bluetooth Integration

Using the NFC Sensor

Step-by-step guide on using NFC for device connection and data transfer with the Technogym cloud.

Using Bluetooth Connectivity

Instructions for managing audio content and connecting Apple devices via Bluetooth.

Understanding the Status Bar

Back Button Functionality

Function to navigate back one level or to the previous page.

Home Button Functionality

Function to return to the main home page.

Audio Control

Control for adjusting the audio volume.

Time Display

Information about the time display on the status bar.

Navigating the Home Page

Personalizing the Screensaver

Connect to the Technogym website using provided credentials to personalize the screensaver.

Activating the Screen

Instructions on how to activate the screen by touching it.

Exercise Categories

Goal Driven Exercises

Exercises started quickly, requiring only the goal value (time, distance, or calories) to be set.

Heart Rate Driven Exercises

Exercises performed at a constant heart rate, requiring a heart rate monitor.

On Trend Exercises

A category of exercises including Hi-low blocks, Hills, Cross training, Burn out, and Speed shift.

Advanced Exercise Types and Tests

Advanced Exercises Overview

Exercises in various steps with preset or user-defined load variations.

Test Categories

Categories of tests including Maximal, Submaximal, and Military tests.

Exercise Data Display

Core Exercise Metrics

Information shown for all products, like time, calories, distance, and heart rate.

Machine-Specific Metrics (Bike, Top, Recline)

Specific data for these machines, including power, speed (rpm), and effort level.

Machine-Specific Metrics (Synchro, Step, Vario, Crossover)

Specific data for these machines, including power, speed (spm), and effort level.

Machine-Specific Metrics (Run, Jog)

Specific data for these machines, including gradient, speed (km/h), and pace.

Excite Step Distance Measurement

Note that distance on Excite Step is measured in floors.

Max Heart Rate Calculation

Formula (220-age) for theoretical max heart rate and recommendation to enter age.

Heart Rate Monitoring Warning

Crucial warning to always check that heart rate does not exceed 90% of maximum.

Exercise Control Keys

Pause and Stop Functions

Functions to interrupt, pause, or finish the exercise.

Cool Down Key

Function to end the exercise and start the cool down phase.

Speed Adjustment Keys (Run/Jog)

Keys to adjust treadmill belt speed by 0.1 km/h increments.

Gradient Adjustment Keys (Run/Jog)

Keys to adjust treadmill belt gradient by 0.5% increments.

Effort Level and Workload Adjustment

Effort Level Control

Keys to change effort level by 1 unit, affecting workload and power.

Workload Adjustment for Constant Exercises

Keys to adjust workload value in exercises with constant speed, power, or heart rate.

Quick Start Guide

Quick Start Default Settings

Default age/weight values and initial settings for quick start exercises.

Quick Start by Equipment Type

Initial settings for Bike, Recline, Synchro, Vario, Top, Step, and Run.

Warm Up Exercise

Warm Up Exercise Overview

A specific Top Excite exercise for the upper trunk, lasting 4 minutes.

Warm Up Duration Customization

Option to modify duration in the configuration menu.

Hi-Low Blocks Interval Training

Hi-Low Blocks Exercise Details

Challenging interval training for maximizing effectiveness and calorie burn.

Intensity and Benefits

Wide intensity range (80-140%) improving aerobic endurance.

Starting Hi-Low Blocks

Requires setting duration and effort level; minimum duration is 10 minutes.

Hills Intensity Profile

Hills Exercise Details

Smooth intensity variations (85-120%) improving aerobic endurance and calorie consumption.

Starting the Hills Profile

Requires setting duration and effort level; minimum duration is 10 minutes.

Fitness Test for Hills

Advised to perform fitness test first for optimal effort level.

Burn Out Anaerobic Exercise

Burn Out Exercise Description

Anaerobic exercise at constant speed with self-adaptive resistance for performance improvement.

Starting the Burn Out Profile

Requires setting duration and effort level; available for in and Recline.

Speed Shift Interval Training

Speed Shift Exercise Details

Interval training allowing speed changes via Fast Track Control.

Starting Speed Shift

Requires setting 2, 3, or 4 different speeds; available in Run.

Cross Training Intensity Variation

Cross Training Exercise Details

Varied intensity changes at medium/high effort level to combat boredom.

Starting Cross Training

Requires setting duration and effort level.

Setting Up Goal Driven Exercises

Selecting Exercise Goals

Choose between time, distance, or calories as the exercise goal.

Setting Goal Values

Enter the specific value for the chosen goal (time, distance, or calories).

Machine-Specific Goal Settings

Initial settings for Bike, Recline, Synchro, Vario, Top, Step, and Run.

Fitness Testing Procedures

Fitness Test General Requirements

Suitable for various fitness levels, requires heart rate monitor and user data.

Fitness Test (Bike, Recline, Synchro, Vario)

Details stages, times, and workloads for this test type.

Fitness Test (Run and Jog)

Details stages, times, and workloads for this test type.

Fitness Test (Step)

Step Machine Test Details

Details stages, times, and workloads for the Step machine test.

Fitness Test (Top)

Top Machine Test Details

Details stages, times, and workloads for the Top machine test.

Fitness Test (Crossover)

Crossover Machine Test Details

Details stages, times, and workloads for the Crossover machine test.

Fitness Test Cancellation Conditions

Reasons for test cancellation, such as STOP key press or no heart rate signal.

Fitness Test Result Interpretation

Displays maximum heart rate, VO2, METs, effort level, speed, and power.

Smart Fitness Assessment

Smart Test Methodology

Calculates maximum VO2 based on perceived effort and training level.

Initiating the Smart Test

Requires entering training level and weight; intensity increases gradually.

Ending the Smart Test

Test ends when the Stop key is pressed at perceived hard effort.

Smart Test Equipment Compatibility

Available for Bike, Run, and Recline products of the Artis Line.

Single Stage Fitness Test

Single Stage Model Description

Submaximal protocol in Run where workload is set by the user.

Test Setup and Procedure

Requires heart rate monitor, user data, speed, and gradient. Includes warm-up and effort stage.

Single Stage Test Termination

Test is cancelled if Stop key is pressed or no heart rate signal for 100 seconds.

Multistage Fitness Test

Multistage Model Description

Submaximal protocol in Run where workload is set by the user for two stages.

Test Setup and Procedure

Requires heart rate monitor, user data, mode, and workload for each stage. Includes warm-up.

Multistage Test Termination

Test is cancelled if Stop key is pressed or no heart rate signal for 100 seconds.

Maximal Effort Testing

Maximal Tests Overview

Tests to exhaustion, suitable for fit users, requiring maximum effort.

Heart Rate Monitor Importance

Recommended for most maximal tests to calculate maximum heart rate.

Maximal Test Completion

Concluded by pressing Stop key or at the end of the last stage.

Post-Test Cool Down

A 3-minute cool down follows with lower workloads.

Technogym Maximal Effort Test

Technogym Max Test Procedure

Test to exhaustion for fit users, requiring max heart rate, age, weight, gender.

Max Test Stage 1: Warm-up

15-minute warm-up in constant heart rate mode, divided into three 5-minute steps.

Max Test Stage 2: Performance

Constant heart rate mode is not used; speed increases by minute with 0% gradient.

Max Test Cancellation Criteria

Cancelled for no heart rate signal or premature Stop key press.

Custom Maximal Test (Run)

Run Custom Max Test Setup

For very fit users, requires setting starting speed, speed increase, and duration.

Warm-up Guidance for Custom Test

No specific warm-up; advised to warm up beforehand or set initial steps appropriately.

Custom Max Test Completion

Ends when the user is exhausted and presses the Stop key.

Custom Maximal Test (Top)

Top Custom Max Test Setup

For very fit users, requires setting starting power, power increase, and duration.

Heart Rate Monitor for Top Max Test

Recommended for accurate maximum heart rate calculation.

Warm-up Guidance for Top Custom Test

No specific warm-up; advised to warm up beforehand or set initial steps appropriately.

Top Custom Max Test Completion

Ends when the user is exhausted and presses the Stop key.

Bruce Protocol Fitness Test

Bruce Test Overview

Maximal test for all user categories, requiring age, weight, and gender.

Bruce Test Stages and Parameters

5 steps, each 3 minutes, with increasing speed and gradient.

Bruce Test End Conditions

Ends after 15 minutes or when the Stop key is pressed.

Modified Bruce Protocol Test

Modified Bruce Test Overview

Maximal test for all users, including high-risk individuals.

Modified Bruce Test Stages

7 steps, each 3 minutes, with varying speed and gradient.

Modified Bruce Test End Conditions

Ends after 21 minutes or when the Stop key is pressed.

Astrand Modified Fitness Test

Astrand Modified Test Overview

Maximal test for very fit users, requiring speed setting (8.0-13.0 km/h).

Astrand Modified Test Stages

8 steps, with varying times and user-set speeds and gradients.

Astrand Modified Test End Conditions

Ends after 17 minutes or when the Stop key is pressed.

Costill & Fox Fitness Test

Costill & Fox Test Overview

Maximal test for very fit users, requiring age, weight, and gender.

Costill & Fox Test Stages

10 steps, each 2 minutes, with constant speed and increasing gradient.

Costill & Fox Test End Conditions

Ends after 20 minutes or when the Stop key is pressed.

Naughton Fitness Test

Naughton Test for High Risk

Maximal test for assessing individuals with heart disease or at high risk.

Naughton Test Stages

7 steps, each 2 minutes, with varying speeds and gradients.

Naughton Test End Conditions

Ends after 14 minutes or when the Stop key is pressed.

Balke & Ware Test (Men)

Balke & Ware Test Overview (Men)

Maximal test for any user category, with workloads differing for men.

Balke & Ware Test Stages (Men)

18 steps, each 1 minute, with constant speed and increasing gradient.

Balke & Ware Test (Women)

Balke & Ware Test Overview (Women)

Maximal test for any user category, with workloads differing for women.

Balke & Ware Test Stages (Women)

8 steps, each 3 minutes, with constant speed and increasing gradient.

Balke & Ware Test Termination

Ends after the last step or when the Stop key is pressed.

Military Fitness Tests Overview

General Military Test Features

Tests often focus on covering a distance goal in the shortest time, with fixed gradient.

Military Test Cool Down

3-minute cool down at half speed of the last detected speed and 0.0% gradient.

Military Test Equipment Availability

Tests available for Run, Bike, Recline, and Synchro.

Air Force PRT Test (Bike/Recline)

Air Force PRT Test Requirements

Requires heart rate monitor, user data, and number of workouts per week.

Air Force PRT Test Objective

Maintain heart rate over 125 bpm for 6 minutes at constant power.

Air Force PRT Workload Progression

Workload increases to reach target heart rate and depends on user parameters.

Air Force PRT Important Notes

Test starts only if heart rate is below 110 bpm; maintain pedal speed between 50-80 rpm.

Air Force PRT Test Termination

Air Force PRT Cancellation Criteria

Test cancelled if heart rate drops, exceeds max, speed is wrong, or Stop key is pressed.

Navy PRT Test (Bike/Recline/Synchro)

Navy PRT Test Requirements

Confirm duration and enter body weight; heart rate monitor not required.

Navy PRT Test Goal

Achieve maximum calorie consumption in 12 minutes by increasing workload.

Navy PRT Test Control

Test cancelled if Stop key is pressed; cannot be paused, but continues if movement stops.

Air Force PRT Test (Run)

Air Force PRT Run Requirements

Cover 2.4 km with 1% gradient in shortest time; requires initial speed.

Air Force PRT Run Termination

Test is cancelled and ends without result if Stop key is pressed.

Navy PRT Test (Run)

Navy PRT Run Requirements

Cover 2.4 km with 1% gradient; requires initial speed and altitude indication.

Navy PRT Run Termination

Test is cancelled and ends without result if Stop key is pressed.

Gerkin Protocol Military Test

Gerkin Protocol Setup

Military test requiring heart rate monitor and user data.

Gerkin Protocol Stages

Warm-up followed by 11 steps with increasing speed and gradient.

Gerkin Protocol Completion

Ends when 85% of max theoretical heart rate is exceeded or Stop key is pressed.

Army PFT Military Test

Army PFT Test Description

Military test to cover 3.2 km with 0% gradient in shortest time; requires initial speed.

Army PFT Test Termination

Test is cancelled and ends without result if Stop key is pressed.

PEB Military Test

PEB Test Description

Military test to cover 2.4 km with 0% gradient in shortest time; requires initial speed.

PEB Test Termination

Test is cancelled and ends without result if Stop key is pressed.

Marine Corps PFT Military Test

Marine Corps PFT Test Description

Military test to cover 4.8 km with 0% gradient; requires initial speed and altitude indication.

Marine Corps PFT Test Termination

Test is cancelled and ends without result if Stop key is pressed.

Preset Workout Profiles

Preset Profile Description

Variable workouts managed by user-defined effort level, calculated with fitness test.

Starting a Preset Profile

Select profile, goal (time, distance, calories), goal value, and effort level.

Modifying Preset Profile Parameters

Changes apply to remaining profile parameters, not the current step.

Custom Workout Profile Creation

Create Your Own Exercise Overview

Personal profile creation with up to 30 steps, defining workload and duration.

Setting Up Custom Profiles by Machine

Specific settings for Bike, Recline, Synchro, Vario, Crossover, Step, and Run.

Custom Profile Options for Run

Options for creating own profile in km/h (speed) or min/km (pace).

Constant Heart Rate (CPR) Exercise

CPR Exercise Function

Maintains preselected heart rate by automatically adjusting workload.

CPR Exercise Prerequisites

Requires heart rate monitor and insertion of target heart rate value.

Starting a CPR Exercise

Select goal, set value, age, mode (Run only), and target heart rate, then press Start.

CPR Exercise Interruption Handling

Can continue as goal-driven exercise if heart rate signal is lost.

Training Zone Heart Rate Exercise

Training Zone Exercise Function

Performed at constant heart rate, determined by user's fitness level and selected intensity.

Training Zone Exercise Prerequisites

Requires heart rate monitor and selection of age, mode, intensity, and duration.

Training Zone Exercise Interruption Handling

Can continue as goal-driven exercise if heart rate signal is lost.

Weight Loss Calorie Burning Exercise

Weight Loss Exercise Goal

Aims to burn maximum calories by burning calories at constant heart rate and during exercise.

Weight Loss Exercise Stages

Two stages: processing at constant heart rate and actual exercise. Requires heart rate monitor.

Starting the Weight Loss Exercise

Set age, gender, mode, and duration (min 10 mins).

Weight Loss Exercise Availability

Not available on Top machines.

Green Deal Energy Harvesting

Green Deal Exercise Function

Converts mechanical energy into electrical energy for the facility.

Green Deal User Interaction

User chooses how much energy to produce by selecting effort level.

Green Deal Results

Shows energy produced and avoided CO2 emissions.

Cool Down Phase

Cool Down Stage Description

Occurs at half the load of the completed exercise, lasting at least one minute.

Cool Down Workload Adjustment

Workloads can be modified using the same keys as during the exercise.

Cool Down Heart Rate Display

Shown only if heart rate monitor was used for at least 3 minutes.

Initiating and Stopping Cool Down

Can be started anytime by pressing the Cool down key, and stopped by pressing the Stop key.

System Configuration Menu

Accessing Configuration Settings

Press any key to open Home Page, then specific screen corners. Requires password 2406.

Overview of Configurable Parameters

Parameters divided into categories like General, Exercise, Home page, Date/time, Network, Touchscreen.

General Configuration Settings

USB Configuration Transfer

Save or import settings via USB key for transferring configuration.

Language Selection

Option to select the interface language.

Unit of Measure

Choose between kilometres/kilograms or miles/pounds.

Facility URL Configuration

Set the internet address (URL) assigned by Technogym to the club.

Internet Connection Settings

Enable or disable the Internet connection.

TV Function Settings

Enable or disable the TV function.

Exercise Configuration Settings

Maximum Exercise Duration

Automatically interrupts exercises reaching the set time.

Maximum Pause Time

Sets the maximum duration of a pause during an exercise.

Cool Down Time Setting

Select the duration for the cool down phase (5 to 180 seconds).

Warm Up Time Setting

Modify Warm Up exercise duration (max 10 minutes) on Top Excite.

User Present Speed Setting

Set the speed for the user present function in Run and Jog.

Gradient Enable/Disable

Enable or disable the treadmill belt gradient in Run and Jog.

Exercise Completion LED Setting

Set when the LED indicates the product is soon available (in motion light).

Home Page Configuration

Screensaver Configuration

Enable or disable the screensaver function.

Screensaver Timeout

Set how long the screensaver stays on before the screen turns off.

Home Page Brightness Control

Choose to reduce screen brightness on the home page.

Brightness Reduction Delay

Set seconds before brightness is reduced after home page display.

Language Modification Setting

Enable/disable language selection key on the home page.

Date and Time Settings

Time Format Selection

Select between 12-hour or 24-hour clock format.

MyWellness Network Data Usage

Enable/disable network data use for latitude, longitude, and time zone.

Network Time Synchronization

Enable/disable time synchronization from the network.

Manual Time Setting

Set time manually if network time detection is inactive.

TV Configuration Settings

TV Channel Management

Manage channel list, search for digital, analogue, or cable channels.

TV Picture Adjustments

Adjust colour, contrast, brightness, and hue.

TV Standard Selection

Select the TV standard based on the product's country location.

TV Settings Management (Save/Import)

Options to save settings to USB, import from USB, save changes, or clear channels.