Introduction, Warm UP & Cool Down Stretches

INTRODUCTION

CONGRATULATIONS ON PURCHASING YOUR

ECLIPSE 1175e ELLIPTICAL TRAINER

With this product in your home, you have everything you need to start your own workout program to tone and firm the major muscle groups of your lower body. This is vital for all of us, regardless of age, sex, or fitness level, and regardless of whether your primary goal is toning, health maintenance, or more energy for daily activities.

Proper exercise, including a low fat diet, strength training and aerobic exercise, tones and conditions the muscles we use every day to stand, walk, lift and turn. It can actually transform our body composition by reducing body fat and increasing the proportion of lean muscle in our bodies. Using the Elliptical Trainer will help in reducing body fat and increasing cardiovascular endurance.

Be sure to read through this Owner’s Manual carefully.

It is the authoritative source of information about your Elliptical Trainer.

Retain this manual for future reference.

WARM UP & COOL DOWN STRETCHES

Stretches can help improve flexibility and relieve the tightness in muscles that results from repetitive sport movements that require a limited range of motion, like elliptical striding. 10 to 12 minutes of daily stretching is recommended. This can be done when warming up or cooling down. When performing these stretches, your movements should be slow and smooth, with no bouncing or jerking. Move into the stretch until you feel a slight tension, not pain, in the muscle and hold the stretch for 20 to 30 seconds. Breathe slowly and rhythmically. Be sure not to hold your breath. Remember that all stretches must be done for both sides of your body.

1. Quadriceps Stretch

Stand close to a wall, chair or other solid object. Use one hand to assist your balance. Bend the opposite knee and lift your heel towards your buttocks. Reach back and grasp the top of your foot with the same side hand. Keeping your inner thighs close together, slowly pull your foot towards your buttocks until you feel a gentle stretch in the front of your thigh. You do not have to touch your buttocks with your heel. Stop pulling when you feel the stretch. Keep your kneecap pointing straight down and keep your knees close together. (Do not let the lifted knee swing outward.)

Hold the stretch for 20 to 30 seconds. Repeat for the other leg.

COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS

Dear Customer,

Congratulations on your purchase of your Elliptical Trainer.

We’re sure that you will be completely satisfied with the product and we invite your comments so that we can hear about your success.

Please write or call our Customer Service Specialists at the address or phone number listed below, or contact us on our web site or email us with any comments or questions you may have.

Eclipse 1175e Elliptical Trainer

Customer Service Department

1400 Raff Road SW, Canton OH 44750-0001

1-800-321-9236, Monday through Friday 8:30am to 8:00pm, Eastern Standard Time

Please do not call the above number for Parts. See Ordering Replacement Parts section to the right.

email: customersupport@fitnessquest.com www.fitnessquest.com

All details depicted in this Owner’s Manual, and of the product itself, are subject to change without notice.

ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS

When ordering parts, please contact our Parts Department, toll free at 1-800-497-5831, Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 8:00pm, EST.

IMPORTANT: You must have your serial number and this manual ready when calling for parts.

Serial #: _______________________________

Please also provide the following information:

1)Name, Mailing Address and Telephone Number

2)Date of Purchase

3)Where Product was Purchased (Name of Retail Store, City)

4)Model Number (EEL1175)

5)Part Order Number and Description

2. Calf and Achilles Stretch

Stand approximately one arms length away from a wall or chair with your feet hip-width apart. Keeping your toes pointed forward, move one leg in close to the chair while extending the other leg behind you. Bending the leg closest to the chair and keeping the other leg straight, place your hands on the chair. Keep the heel of the back leg on the ground and move your hips forward. Slowly lean forward from the ankle, keeping your back leg straight until you feel a stretch in your calf muscles.

Hold for 20 to 30 seconds. Repeat for the opposite leg.

3. Overhead/Triceps Stretch

Stand with your feet shoulder width apart and your knees slightly bent. Lift one arm overhead and bend your elbow, reaching down behind your head with your hand toward the opposite shoulder blade. Walk 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 arm.

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