INSTRUCTIONS FOR ASSEMBLING YOUR OWNERS MANUAL 1. Print out all pages. Do not shuffle pages. 2. Make sure all the pages lay “print-side” up with the cover page on the top of the stack. 3. Take the next page from the top of the stack and lay it “print-side” down. Return it to the same place in the stack. 4. Repeat Step 3 for every other page on the stack. 5. Fold the stack in half as shown. 6. Staple in the center if necessary.
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– TABLE OF CONTENTS – Important Safety Tips......................................................2 Specifications & Parts......................................................3 Introduction ...................................................................4 Comments or Questions ................................................4 Assembly Instructions .....................................................5 Exercise Guidelines.........................................................7 Stretches ................
– ADDITIONAL WORKOUT PROGRESS CHARTS – – IMPORTANT SAFETY TIPS – BEFORE STARTING THIS OR ANY OTHER EXERCISE PROGRAM, CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN, who can assist you in determining the target heart rate zone appropriate for your age and physical condition. Certain exercises, programs or types of equipment may not be appropriate for all people. This is especially important for persons over the age of 35, pregnant women, or those with pre-existing health problems or balance impairments.
– SPECIFICATIONS & PARTS – – WORKOUT PROGRESS CHART – Use the chart below to keep track of your progress over time. Before writing on it, make as many copies as you think you’ll need. We suggest you keep these in a notebook. You will find it both informative and motivational to look back at what you’ve done, and this data will help you to chart future fitness goals as you progress. Every two weeks, measure yourself to rechart your progress. Easy Shaper Specifications: Approximate Product Weight: Approx.
– YOUR TOTAL FITNESS PROGRAM – – INTRODUCTION – Welcome to the Easy Shaper™ “Bun and Ab Lift Workout”. This workout has been designed to promote flexibility and strength, as well as tightening and toning your legs, thighs, buttocks and abs. A Total Fitness Program is more than exercise and more than eating right. It is a “fitness for life” plan that goes hand in hand with an overall healthy lifestyle. This includes regular check-ups and exercise, now and for the rest of your life.
– ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS – – CARE & STORAGE – Caring for your Easy Shaper Occasionally our products contain components that are pre-lubricated at the factory. We recommend that you protect flooring, or anything else the parts may contact with newspaper or cloth. Your unit has been carefully designed to require minimum maintenance. To ensure this, we recommend that you do the following: • Keep your unit clean by wiping sweat, dust or other residue off with a soft, clean cloth after each use.
Exercise 11: Back Extension back Sit up on body platform, with back facing press bar. Position your back against press bar approximately 2 inches down from the top of your shoulders. Once you achieve a comfortable position, cross both arms across your chest resting opposite hand on opposite shoulder. Press out, and extend your back. Return to start position. front EASY SHAPER ASSEMBLY link bar leg bar assembly pop pin Be sure the leg bar assembly curves toward the front, away from the unit.
– EXERCISE GUIDELINES – Exercise 9: Ab Press Lie down on body platform. Place both feet onto press bar. Reach up overhead and position hands on the hand grips. Extend press bar out with your feet to full extension. As you return your feet to their starting position, lift the hand grips up and rock forward slightly. Without pausing, smoothly lower the hand grips as you extend your feet again. If you are just starting an exercise program, choose a time of day that’s good for you and stick to it closely.
Cool Down and Stretching. Stretches can help improve flexibility and relieve the tightness in muscles that results from repetitive sport movements. 10 to 15 minutes of daily stretching is recommended. This should be done when warming up and cooling down. Finish your workout by doing the stretches that follow. Exercise 7: Kick Back Place body in an all fours position with legs closest to press bar. Lift right leg back and place right heel onto press bar. Press out and return to start position.
CAUTION 4. Standing Hamstrings Stretch 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 joint rather than bending at your waist. Hold for 20 to 30 seconds. Repeat for the opposite leg.
– EASY SHAPER ™ “BUN & AB LIFT” WORKOUT – Exercise 3: Single Leg Press Note: Beginners may want to start with one band. Lying down on the body platform, place right foot on press bar. Place left foot on body platform (leg bent with knee up). Press right foot out activating the press bar. Return knee to chest. WARNING ALWAYS USE ONLY ONE BAND ON EACH SIDE OF THE MACHINE. NEVER PUT TWO BANDS ON THE SAME SIDE OF THE MACHINE.