Bowflex 003-3211-120108A manual Welcome to Fitness, Jay Blahnik

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Welcome to Fitness

The Nautilus Institute™ is a research-based initiative of Nautilus, Inc. that provides the motivation and education to help more people embrace lifelong health and fitness patterns. The suggestions and recommendations in this guide represent the fundamental beliefs of the Nautilus Institute, and we hope you are able to begin or improve upon a lifetime of high-quality fitness and health. Start Smart. Stay Smart. Do it For Life! ™

Jay Blahnik

Jay Blahnik, an advisory board member at the Nautilus Institute™, is recognized as one of the premier fitness instructors, trainers and educators in the world today. He has taught sold-out exercise classes and seminars in over 30 countries across the globe, and is known for his results-oriented, simplified training approach. Jay was chosen as one of the Top 5 Instructors in the world by Shape magazine, and Men’s Health listed him as having one of the Top 10 workouts of all time. He was also selected as the International Instructor of the Year by IDEA and Can Fit Pro, the two largest associations of fitness professionals in the world. He has appeared in over 25 award-winning videos and developed some of the most successful health club exercise programs in history. He has been the fitness expert in hundreds of magazines, newspapers and on television, and consults for some of the biggest exercise, sports and fitness companies in the world. Jay is also one of the fitness experts for MSNBC.com, and his recent book entitled, Full Body Flexibility, has been a critically acclaimed best-seller.

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Contents Classic Home Gym 003-3211-120108ATable of Contents Important Safety Instructions Before using this equipment, obey the following warningsZiehen Sie alle Befestigungselemente ordnungsgemäß an Safety Warning Labels and Serial NumberAu besoin Sea necesarioFregegeben KG. This machine is for Home use only136 kg. Dieses Gerät ist nur für die nutzung im Heimbereich UniquementWhat to Wear How Often Should You ExerciseStretching Features and Use Safety Power Rod ResistanceConnecting the Power Rod Unit to the Cables When You Are Not Using Your Home GymRemoving the Bench Maintenance and Care of Your Bowflex Home GymWorkout Bench Flat BenchStoring Your Home Gym Always inspect for wear prior to use Accessories and EquipmentAdditional Accessories HandgripsWorkouts Define Your GoalsKnow your current fitness level Design Your Own ProgramUnderstand fitness and its components Identify your goalsBody Part Exercise Sets Reps Minute Better Body WorkoutFrequency 3 days per week M-W-F Time 20 minutes Advanced General ConditioningMinute Upper/Lower Body Days 2 Body Part Exercise Sets RepsFrequency 4 days per week M-T-Th-F Time 20 minutes Frequency 3 days on, 1 day off Day Time 45-60 minutes Body BuildingDays 5 Body Part Exercise Sets Reps Days 1 Body Part Exercise Reps Circuit Training Anaerobic/CardiovascularFrequency 3 days on, 1 day off Day Time 20-45 minutes Days 2 Body Part Exercise RepsCircuit Body Part Exercise Reps True Aerobic Circuit TrainingFrequency 2-3 times per week Time 20-60 minutes Circuit Body Part ExerciseDay Body Part Exercise Sets Reps Strength TrainingFrequency 3 days per week M-W-F Time 45-60 minutes Crossover Seated Rear Deltoid RowPectoralis Major, Deltoids, Triceps Chest ExercisesMuscles Worked Machine Set-UpExercises Front and Middle Deltoids Shoulder ExercisesFront Deltoids, Upper Trapezius, Triceps Keep your knees bent and your feet flat on the floorCrossover Seated Rear Deltoid Rows Scapular RetractionMiddle Trapezius, Rhomboids Rear and Middle Deltoids, PosteriorLower Trapezios Back ExercisesSeated Low Back Extension Narrow PulldownsLatissimus Dorsi, Teres Major, Rear Deltoids Stiff Arm PulldownsLatissimus Dorsi, Teres Major, Rear Deltoids Biceps Initiate each new rep by depressing your shoulder bladesArm Exercises Reverse Grip PulldownLower Trapezius Standing Wrist CurlLying Triceps Extension Elbow Extension Triceps Pushdown Elbow ExtensionTriceps Lay your head back against the benchTrunk Rotation Abdominal ExercisesRectus Abdominus, Obliques, Serratus Anterior Leg Exercises Seated Resisted Abdominal Crunch Spinal FlexionRectus Abdominus, Obliques Leg PressSeated Calf Raise Leg ExtensionQuadriceps Gastrocnemius, SoleusDo not cross the attached leg in front Stabilized leg Seated Hip AdductionAdductor Longus, Gluteus Medius Seated Hip AbductionStanding Leg Kickback Hip and Knee Extension Welcome to fitness By jay blahnik Welcome to Fitness Jay BlahnikExercise and Health Your new home fitness program You have children at home It couldn’t be easierSteps to getting started Components of fitness Cardiovascular FitnessMuscular strength Flexibility Eat a Variety of Foods NutritionUnderstand Caloric Balance Drink WaterThese zones could be described the following ways Monitoring your intensityZone Description Borderline out of breath Breathless UncomfortableRace pace Not maximum, but windedBeating the dropout odds You will remain motivatedComplete Home Fitness Handbook Full Body Flexibility Suggested readingHuman Kinetics Workout log Bowflex body leanness program Bowflex body leanness program Guarantee from dr. EllinGton Darden Dear Bowflex EnthusiastSix-week program, repeat the process in the same manner Body WeightMeasurements Circumference of Body PartsPick up a diagonal Using calipers when measuring skinfoldsStand relaxed with Vertical plane on130 Determining Your Body FatTo Use The Nomogram SkinfoldsAfter Body MassFor Example Final ResultsYour results summary sheet Left Thigh Percent Body FatGuidelines Week 3 Guidelines Week 1All exercises should be practiced with one set of 8 to12 Guidelines Week 5Eating Guidelines Water consumption60% 20% Daily Carbohydrates Protein Fat2000 1200 400 1900 Staples Grains Fruits Vegetables Large banana 8 3/4 inches long 100 C. orange juice, fresh or frozenCereal Calories for Weeks 3&4100 Dinner Men-500 calories, Women-300 Calories Macaroni and Cheese, Weight WatchersMl skim milk Tuna Salad DinnerIs bottled water better than tap water? Stream. Women almost never have either of these conditions Adhere to a carbohydrate-rich, moderate-calorie eating plan Drink at least 1 gallon 3.8 l of cold water each day Maintenance RoutineEat smaller meals more frequently Train on your Bowflex home gym at least twice a weekBench Press 100% Satisfaction Guarantee NumberNautilus International S.A. Rue Jean Prouvé Tel 800 Nautilus Fax 877 Mail Bowflex@nautilus.comSerial Number Date of Purchase Nautilus Italy S.r.l., Via della Mer- canzia