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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Important ......................................................................... Safety Tips ....................................................... Specifications & Parts ................................................. 2 3 4 Exercise Guidelines ........................................................ 5 Warm Lip & Cool Down 7 Stretches ................................. Using Your Eclipse t000HR Using The Handlebars .........................................
NTRODUCTtON Congratulations on your purchase of ttne Eclipse TM ! O00HR Elliptical Trainer You lnave selected one of tfne most advanced, durable and convenient aerobic exercise products on the market today With the Eclipse t 000HR.
_MPORTANT SAFETY lIPS 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 exercise programs or types of equipment may not be appropriate for all people Ttlis is especially important for people over the age of 35, t:)regnant women, or those with pre-existing health problems or balance impairments Start out Monitor slowly your and progress heart rate while your
_PECIFICATIONS Eclipse TM 100OHR Specifications: Product Weigl%: Approx Length: & PARTS Pulse Grips 85 lbs 44 _ Width: 265" Height, 61" Maximum user weight: 275 Ibs Stationary Handlebar Dual Action Handlebar Water Bottle e Foot Platform @ o Front RoLlers ................
EXERCISE GUIDELINES ttyou are just starting an exercise program, choose a time of day thatis good for you and stick to it closely Try to do your Eclipse TM I O00HR workout three times per week at first and then gradually progress to four or five clays a week Choose a time when you feet energetic, when there are few interruptions and when you t4ave not eaten a heavy rneal for approximately two hours Motivational Tips Keep your motivation Set goals and interest high by remembering for yourself that
workouts1:oa total of 30 rnirlutesrnostdaysof the weep tf losingweight isone of your goals,you maywant to graduallyincreaseyour workoutsto 5 or 6 daysper week Morefrequentworkoutsat longer durationsrequirethe bodyto burn more caloriesand usestoredfat for energy. Forthe firstweepor so,you may feelsomemusclesoreness.
WARM UP & COOL DOWN STRETCHES Stretches can help improve flexibility and relieve the tightness in rnuscles that results from repetitive sport movements that require a limited range of motion, like elliptical striding.
3. Overhead/Triceps Stretch Stand with your feet shoulder wid[h apart and your knees slightly bent Lift one arm overhead and bend your elbow, reaching down bei_ind your t_ead vvittl your hand toward the opposite shoulder blade Wall" your fingertips down your back as far as you can Hold this position. Reach up with your opposite hand and grasp your flexed elbow Gently assist the stretch by pulling on the elbow Hold for 20 to 30 seconds Repeat for the opposite 4.
6. Buttocks, Hips and Abdominal Stretch Lay flat on your back with your hips relaxed against tile floor Bend one leg at the knee Keeping both shoulders flat on the floor, gently grasp the bent knee with your hands and pull it over your body and towards the ground You should feet a stretch in your hips. abdominats and lower back Hold for 20 to 30 seconds and release Repeat For opposite side 7.
USING YOUR ECLIPSE TM 1000HR The Eclipse TM t 000HR witI7 it_ patented Orbital Linking Systenl TM provides a completely smooth and natural feeling, elliptical path that minimizes the impact on your- hips, l'nees and ankles while providing a superior aerobic and muscle toning workout.
USING THE HANDLEBARS Using the Stationary Pulse Function on the Handlebars The pulse window on your electronics works in conjunction with the pulse sensors found on tile stationary handlebars When you are ready to read your pulse. 1. Place botll hands firmly on the pulse sensors For the most accurate reading, it is important to use both hands and to temporarily stop n!oving 2. Look at your pulse window. The small heart will begin to blink 3.
CARE & STORAGE Care directions Your Eclipse TM 1000HR has been carefully designed to require minimum maintenance However, we recommend the following to keep your elliptical trainer operating smoothly .
GETTING STARTED Once your Ectipse TM 1000HR is assembled, make sure that your workout solid, level surface with plenty of space around it Practice getting trainer a few times until you are comfortable with this movement Getting space has a on and off your on Move t!4e left foot pedal to its lowest position I) Face forward and put your hands on the stationary handlebars 2) Place your left foot on tile left foot pedal and balance yourself 3) Carefully tilt your right foot over the rnachine and place y
THE ECLIPSE TM !000HR Learning to move WORKOUT elliptically Your Ectipse TM t O00HR features a smooth, natural true elliptical path To start exercis- ing, stand upright with good posture, on the foot pedals Hold tile stationary handlebars and bend your elbows Avoid hyperextending or "locking" your arms Begin to move your feet in a forward motion The elliptical motion is a natura! motion like walking Relax into the movement When you are comfortable with tile leg motion, place your hands on the dual
2, Reverse basic position Stancl upright on the foot pedals with your hands on eittTer the stationary or dual action handlebars, Move your legs backwards in a smooth, elliptical motion, Maintain good, upright posture throughout tile exercise and a "soft" knee position Avoid leaning or pulling back on ttTe handlebars In this exercise the front and back of the thigtTs and tqips equally share tl_e workload 3.
5. Reverse f forward lean position Stand upright on the foot pedals with your hands on eitller the stationary or dua! action tlandlebars Lean forward sligtltly witl_ a 'full body lean as described in #4, Move your legs backward in a smooth, elliptical motion. TtTis exercise reverses tt_e direction of the previous exercise Avoid leaning or pulling back on the handlebars You will feel more emphasis in the muscles in the front of your thighs 6.
8. Upper body pull In this exercise, you will be using only your arms_ Your legs should remain stationary throughout the exercise Stand uptight on tile foot pedals with your hands on the dual action handlebars Lean back slightly witt7 a Tull body lean" from the ankles Reverse your normal handlebar motion and pull back and then push forward on the handlebars Make sure that you do not round your back while doing this exercise You should fee! the action in .
Frequency: 3 - 4 times per week Duration: 20 - 30 minutes Intensity: 60 - 70% of age predicted Stepping speed: PROGRAM TM(/O Intermediate ma×imuFn heart rate Less than 50 strides per minute Conditioning Program In most cases, tills program will produce results consistent for tt_e majority of t!le general fitness population Exercises: Frequency: Stepping Do an.
TARGET HEART RATE ZONE Age Minimum (S0%I Maximum (80%) 20 f00 160 22 99 158 24 98 I57 26 97 155 2B 96 154 30 95 t52 32 94 t50 34 93 149 36 92 !47 38 91 !46 40 90 144 4.
YOUR TOTAL FITNESS PROGRAM A Total Fitness Program is more tttan exercise and more than eating right., It is a "fitness for life" plan that goes hand in fqand with an overall healtlty lifestyle This includes regular check-ups and exercise, now Your total fitness program . Aerobic and for tlqe rest of your life consists of three parts: exercise to burn calories Strength conditioning exercises to tone and shape your muscles, increase your metabolic rate. and strengtlqen your bones .
LIMITED WARRANTY & SERVICE For a period of t 2 months from date of receipt, Fitness Quest® inc warrants tlTat this product will be fl'ee from defects in materials and workmanship This warranty applies only wlTen purchase of the product is from an authorized dealer and is for personal or household use. but not when the sale or any resale is for commercial use This warranty is not transferable. EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED EXPRESS WARRANT'{ STATED HEREIN, FITNESS OUEST, INC.
WORKOUT PROGRESS CHART Use the chart below and the chart on pages 23 and 24 to keep track of your progress over time Before writing on them, make as many copies as you think youll need, We suggest you keep these in a notebook You wilt 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 recllart your progress, Measuring Sights Abdomen Hi Calves 22 (UR|
EXERCISE Update DATA CHART once a week Week (Date) # of Workouts 23 Total Workout Time
fXERCISE Update once Week [Date) DATA CHART a week # Of _'orkouts 24 Total _]orkout Time
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