Bowflex 003-3211-120108A manual Steps to getting started

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steps to getting started

Now that you have made the commitment to start exercising at home, here are some suggestions that may help you stay motivated.

The First Step Is the Most Difficult

Any new habit is difficult to establish at first, but it can be done. Be patient, and plan to start slow and easy. Less is more when you are first starting out … don’t overdo it!

Get a Physical Exam

If you have been inactive for several years or you’re new to an exercise program, be sure to consult with your doctor before beginning any exercise program. Especially if you are over 30, have health problems or have a history of heart disease in your family.

Plan for Your Home Fitness Center

Set aside an area or a room in your house or apartment that is exclusively for fitness, and make sure that it is as comfortable as possible, so you’ll enjoy using it. If you like listening to music, watching television or looking outside while exercising, make sure these things are accessible. Remember, if you don’t enjoy the space you are exercising in, you won’t be motivated to continue your program.

Find an exercise buddy

Research has shown that starting an exercise program with someone can increase your chances of sticking to it. If you have a buddy that is also starting a program, you can encourage, motivate and challenge each other.

Make fitness a part of your schedule

Include it in your daily planner just as you would any other appointment. Plan ahead for the week so that you can be sure to fit it in. Even if you are pressed for time one day, a little exercise is better than none at all. Do what you can to fit it in, even if you have less time than you hoped for.

Use Positive Affirmations

Affirmations will help you program your subconscious to accept new beliefs. Saying to yourself a couple of times a day, “I am living a healthier lifestyle by exercising several times per week at home,” can help you stay

on track.

Set Goals

Setting goals can be helpful in keeping you motivated, but remember to keep them realistic. Short-term and long- term goals can make this easier. How many days do you want to exercise this week? How many workouts would you like to have done by the end of the year?

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Owner’s Manual

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Contents 003-3211-120108A Classic Home GymTable of Contents Before using this equipment, obey the following warnings Important Safety InstructionsAu besoin Safety Warning Labels and Serial NumberZiehen Sie alle Befestigungselemente ordnungsgemäß an Sea necesario136 kg. Dieses Gerät ist nur für die nutzung im Heimbereich KG. This machine is for Home use onlyFregegeben UniquementWhat to Wear How Often Should You ExerciseStretching Features and Use Connecting the Power Rod Unit to the Cables Power Rod ResistanceSafety When You Are Not Using Your Home GymWorkout Bench Maintenance and Care of Your Bowflex Home GymRemoving the Bench Flat BenchStoring Your Home Gym Additional Accessories Accessories and EquipmentAlways inspect for wear prior to use HandgripsDefine Your Goals WorkoutsUnderstand fitness and its components Design Your Own ProgramKnow your current fitness level Identify your goalsFrequency 3 days per week M-W-F Time 20 minutes Minute Better Body WorkoutBody Part Exercise Sets Reps 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 Frequency 3 days on, 1 day off Day Time 20-45 minutes Circuit Training Anaerobic/CardiovascularDays 1 Body Part Exercise Reps Days 2 Body Part Exercise RepsFrequency 2-3 times per week Time 20-60 minutes True Aerobic Circuit TrainingCircuit Body Part Exercise Reps Circuit Body Part ExerciseFrequency 3 days per week M-W-F Time 45-60 minutes Strength TrainingDay Body Part Exercise Sets Reps Crossover Seated Rear Deltoid RowMuscles Worked Chest ExercisesPectoralis Major, Deltoids, Triceps Machine Set-UpExercises Front Deltoids, Upper Trapezius, Triceps Shoulder ExercisesFront and Middle Deltoids Keep your knees bent and your feet flat on the floorMiddle Trapezius, Rhomboids Scapular RetractionCrossover Seated Rear Deltoid Rows Rear and Middle Deltoids, PosteriorSeated Low Back Extension Back ExercisesLower Trapezios Narrow PulldownsLatissimus Dorsi, Teres Major, Rear Deltoids Biceps Stiff Arm PulldownsLatissimus Dorsi, Teres Major, Rear Deltoids Initiate each new rep by depressing your shoulder bladesLower Trapezius Reverse Grip PulldownArm Exercises Standing Wrist CurlTriceps Triceps Pushdown Elbow ExtensionLying Triceps Extension Elbow Extension Lay your head back against the benchTrunk Rotation Abdominal ExercisesRectus Abdominus, Obliques, Serratus Anterior Rectus Abdominus, Obliques Seated Resisted Abdominal Crunch Spinal FlexionLeg Exercises Leg PressQuadriceps Leg ExtensionSeated Calf Raise Gastrocnemius, SoleusAdductor Longus, Gluteus Medius Seated Hip AdductionDo not cross the attached leg in front Stabilized leg Seated Hip AbductionStanding Leg Kickback Hip and Knee Extension Welcome to fitness By jay blahnik Jay Blahnik Welcome to FitnessExercise and Health You have children at home It couldn’t be easier Your new home fitness programSteps to getting started Cardiovascular Fitness Components of fitnessMuscular strength Flexibility Understand Caloric Balance NutritionEat a Variety of Foods Drink WaterThese zones could be described the following ways Monitoring your intensityZone Description Race pace UncomfortableBorderline out of breath Breathless Not maximum, but windedYou will remain motivated Beating the dropout oddsComplete Home Fitness Handbook Full Body Flexibility Suggested readingHuman Kinetics Workout log Bowflex body leanness program Bowflex body leanness program Dear Bowflex Enthusiast Guarantee from dr. EllinGton DardenMeasurements Body WeightSix-week program, repeat the process in the same manner Circumference of Body PartsStand relaxed with Using calipers when measuring skinfoldsPick up a diagonal Vertical plane onTo Use The Nomogram Determining Your Body Fat130 SkinfoldsFor Example Body MassAfter Final ResultsLeft Thigh Percent Body Fat Your results summary sheetAll exercises should be practiced with one set of 8 to12 Guidelines Week 1Guidelines Week 3 Guidelines Week 5Water consumption Eating Guidelines60% 20% Daily Carbohydrates Protein Fat2000 1200 400 1900 Staples Grains Fruits Vegetables Cereal C. orange juice, fresh or frozenLarge banana 8 3/4 inches long 100 Calories for Weeks 3&4Ml skim milk Macaroni and Cheese, Weight Watchers100 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 Eat smaller meals more frequently Maintenance RoutineDrink at least 1 gallon 3.8 l of cold water each day Train on your Bowflex home gym at least twice a weekBench Press Number 100% Satisfaction GuaranteeSerial Number Date of Purchase Tel 800 Nautilus Fax 877 Mail Bowflex@nautilus.comNautilus International S.A. Rue Jean Prouvé Nautilus Italy S.r.l., Via della Mer- canzia