Fitness Quest 1175e manual Exercise Guidelines, Knowing the Basics, Complete Exercise Program

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STEP 5 – Attaching the Stationary Bar

a) Insert the Stationary Bar into the Vertical Tube.

Please make sure the Wires are protruding

out of the top, and align the holes in the

bottom of the Stationary Bar with the holes

in the top of the Vertical Tube.

 

vertical tube

 

pulse wires

M8 curved

vertical tube wire

washer

 

M8 spring

stationary bar

 

washer

 

EXERCISE GUIDELINES

IMPORTANT

Please review this section before you begin exercising.

b) Insert the three Allen Bolts with a Curved

Washer and Spring Washer per Allen Bolt.

Tighten all Allen Bolts.

Note: Do not pinch the wires.

M8 x 20mm

allen bolt

vertical tube

IMPORTANT:

If you are over 35 and have been inactive for several years, you should consult your physician, who may or may not recommend a graded exercise test.

If you are just beginning your exercise program, your target heart rate range should be roughly at 60% of your maximum heart rate. As you become more conditioned (or if you are already in good cardiovascular shape) you can increase your target heart rate to 70%-85% of your maximum heart rate. Remember, your

target heart rate is only a guide.

You should also consult your physician if you have the following:

KNOWING THE BASICS

Physical fitness is most easily understood by examining its components, or "parts".

There is widespread agreement that these five components comprise the basics of physical training:

CARDIORESPIRATORY ENDURANCE - the ability to deliver oxygen and nutrients to tissues, and to remove wastes, over sustained periods of time.

Using your elliptical trainer will improve this.

MUSCULAR STRENGTH - the ability of a muscle to exert force for a brief period of time. Upper-body strength, for example, can be measured by various weight-lifting exercises.

STEP 6 – Attaching the Water Bottle Holder

a)Align the two holes of the Vertical Tube

with the two holes in the Water Bottle Holder. Secure the Holder with two Phillips Bolts.

b)Insert Water Bottle into the Holder. Be sure to wash the bottle before usage.

Figure 5 – Install Stationary Bar

water bottle

water bottle

holder

M5 x 16mm phillips bolt

vertical tube

High blood pressure

High cholesterol

Asthma

Heart trouble

Family history of early stroke or heart attack deaths

Frequent dizzy spells

Extreme breathlessness after mild exertion

Arthritis or other bone problems

Severe muscular, ligament or tendon problems

Other known or suspected disease

If you experience any pain or tightness in your chest, an irregular heartbeat or shortness of breath, stop exercising immediately. Consult your physician before continuing.

Pregnant

Balance Impairment

Taking medications that affect heart rate

MUSCULAR ENDURANCE - the ability of a muscle, or a group of muscles, to sustain repeated contractions or to continue applying force against a fixed object. Push-ups are often used to test endurance of arm and shoulder muscles.

FLEXIBILITY - the ability to move joints and use muscles through their full range of motion. The sit-and-reach test is a good measure of flexibility of the lower back and backs of the upper legs.

BODY COMPOSITION - often considered a compo- nent of fitness. It refers to the makeup of the body in terms of lean mass (muscle, bone, vital tissue and organs) and fat mass. An optimal ratio of fat to lean mass is an indication of fitness, and the right types of exercises will help you decrease body fat and increase or maintain muscle mass. To help track your progress we have provided a Workout Progress Chart on page 24.

A COMPLETE EXERCISE PROGRAM

How often, how long and how hard you exercise, and what kinds of exercises you do should be determined by what you are trying to accomplish. Your goals, your present fitness level, age, health, skills, interest and convenience are among the factors you should consider. For example, an athlete training for high-level competition would follow a different program than a person whose goals are good health and the ability to meet work and recreational needs.

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Figure 6 – Install Water Bottle Holder

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Contents 1175e Table of Contents Workout Progress ChartsImportant Safety Instructions Care & Storage of Your Elliptical TrainerKeep These Instructions Specifications Equipment Warning LabelsParts Introduction Ordering Replacement PartsCongratulations on Purchasing Your Warm UP & Cool Down StretchesHardware KIT Heart Rate Target Zone For Cardiovascular FitnessClothing Assembly InstructionsTips to Keep YOU Going Attaching the Foot TubesSee chart on When to ExerciseAttaching the Swing Arms Attaching the Foot PlatformsKnowing the Basics Exercise GuidelinesComplete Exercise Program Attaching the Stationary BarInstalling the Handlebars Program ProfilesAttaching the Monitor Manual Program Program Plugging in the AC AdapterTarget Heart Rate Programs Programs PRE-PROGRAM ProgramsIntroduction Operating the MonitorUsing the Handlebars Using Your Elliptical TrainerAdjusting the Level of the Elliptical Trainer Getting Started