Bowflex 003-3211-120108A manual Your new home fitness program

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your new home fitness program

There are many great reasons why home exercise equipment has increased in popularity over the years, but topping the list is convenience. For any fitness program to be successful, it must be something you will stick to on a regular basis. With home exercise equipment, you can roll out of bed, put on a pair of sweats and start working out while the coffee is brewing. No getting in the car and having to drive to the health club. No standing in line waiting for the equipment to become available.

And there is the comfort and safety factor. Who wants to walk or run outside when it is dark or is raining? Or try to ride a bike in the middle of heavy traffic? With your home exercise equipment, you can exercise in the comfort and security of your home.

Privacy and cleanliness are also important. Now you can exercise without feeling rushed or that anyone is looking at you (which is great if you are embarrassed about carrying around a few extra pounds). No more sharing sweaty equipment or wondering if you will catch athlete’s foot in the health club shower.

The biggest advantage, however, may simply be the time factor. With work schedules ever-changing and busy family obligations, having a home gym offers you the benefit of being able to work out when it is most convenient. No classes to plan your schedule around, or peak times to avoid. This is especially convenient if

you have children at home.

It couldn’t be easier!

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Owner’s Manual

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Contents Classic Home Gym 003-3211-120108ATable of Contents Important Safety Instructions Before using this equipment, obey the following warningsSafety Warning Labels and Serial Number Au besoinZiehen Sie alle Befestigungselemente ordnungsgemäß an Sea necesarioKG. This machine is for Home use only 136 kg. Dieses Gerät ist nur für die nutzung im HeimbereichFregegeben UniquementHow Often Should You Exercise What to WearStretching Features and Use Power Rod Resistance Connecting the Power Rod Unit to the CablesSafety When You Are Not Using Your Home GymMaintenance and Care of Your Bowflex Home Gym Workout BenchRemoving the Bench Flat BenchStoring Your Home Gym Accessories and Equipment Additional AccessoriesAlways inspect for wear prior to use HandgripsWorkouts Define Your GoalsDesign Your Own Program Understand fitness and its componentsKnow your current fitness level Identify your goalsMinute Better Body Workout Frequency 3 days per week M-W-F Time 20 minutesBody Part Exercise Sets Reps Advanced General ConditioningDays 2 Body Part Exercise Sets Reps Minute Upper/Lower BodyFrequency 4 days per week M-T-Th-F Time 20 minutes Body Building Frequency 3 days on, 1 day off Day Time 45-60 minutesDays 5 Body Part Exercise Sets Reps Circuit Training Anaerobic/Cardiovascular Frequency 3 days on, 1 day off Day Time 20-45 minutesDays 1 Body Part Exercise Reps Days 2 Body Part Exercise RepsTrue Aerobic Circuit Training Frequency 2-3 times per week Time 20-60 minutesCircuit Body Part Exercise Reps Circuit Body Part ExerciseStrength Training Frequency 3 days per week M-W-F Time 45-60 minutesDay Body Part Exercise Sets Reps Crossover Seated Rear Deltoid RowChest Exercises Muscles WorkedPectoralis Major, Deltoids, Triceps Machine Set-UpExercises Shoulder Exercises Front Deltoids, Upper Trapezius, TricepsFront and Middle Deltoids Keep your knees bent and your feet flat on the floorScapular Retraction Middle Trapezius, RhomboidsCrossover Seated Rear Deltoid Rows Rear and Middle Deltoids, PosteriorBack Exercises Seated Low Back ExtensionLower Trapezios Narrow PulldownsStiff Arm Pulldowns Latissimus Dorsi, Teres Major, Rear Deltoids BicepsLatissimus Dorsi, Teres Major, Rear Deltoids Initiate each new rep by depressing your shoulder bladesReverse Grip Pulldown Lower TrapeziusArm Exercises Standing Wrist CurlTriceps Pushdown Elbow Extension TricepsLying Triceps Extension Elbow Extension Lay your head back against the benchAbdominal Exercises Trunk RotationRectus Abdominus, Obliques, Serratus Anterior Seated Resisted Abdominal Crunch Spinal Flexion Rectus Abdominus, ObliquesLeg Exercises Leg PressLeg Extension QuadricepsSeated Calf Raise Gastrocnemius, SoleusSeated Hip Adduction Adductor Longus, Gluteus MediusDo not cross the attached leg in front Stabilized leg 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 Nutrition Understand Caloric BalanceEat a Variety of Foods Drink WaterMonitoring your intensity These zones could be described the following waysZone Description Uncomfortable Race paceBorderline out of breath Breathless Not maximum, but windedBeating the dropout odds You will remain motivatedSuggested reading Complete Home Fitness Handbook Full Body FlexibilityHuman Kinetics Workout log Bowflex body leanness program Bowflex body leanness program Guarantee from dr. EllinGton Darden Dear Bowflex EnthusiastBody Weight MeasurementsSix-week program, repeat the process in the same manner Circumference of Body PartsUsing calipers when measuring skinfolds Stand relaxed withPick up a diagonal Vertical plane onDetermining Your Body Fat To Use The Nomogram130 SkinfoldsBody Mass For ExampleAfter Final ResultsYour results summary sheet Left Thigh Percent Body FatGuidelines Week 1 All exercises should be practiced with one set of 8 to12Guidelines Week 3 Guidelines Week 5Eating Guidelines Water consumptionDaily Carbohydrates Protein Fat 60% 20%2000 1200 400 1900 Staples Grains Fruits Vegetables C. orange juice, fresh or frozen CerealLarge banana 8 3/4 inches long 100 Calories for Weeks 3&4Macaroni and Cheese, Weight Watchers Ml skim milk100 Dinner Men-500 calories, Women-300 Calories 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 Maintenance Routine Eat smaller meals more frequentlyDrink at least 1 gallon 3.8 l of cold water each day Train on your Bowflex home gym at least twice a weekBench Press 100% Satisfaction Guarantee NumberTel 800 Nautilus Fax 877 Mail Bowflex@nautilus.com Serial Number Date of PurchaseNautilus International S.A. Rue Jean Prouvé Nautilus Italy S.r.l., Via della Mer- canzia