STARTING OUT
Wear athletic shoes and comfortable light clothing when exercising on the Total Gym® 1000. Do not exercise barefoot. Check your exerciser before using to ensure that all the parts are in place and working properly (see page 12 for details of the inspection process). Adult super- vision is required at all times.
Begin using the product at a low incline. As your fitness level progresses, increase the incline to increase the intensity and improve your muscle strength. Don’t be in a hurry to exercise at a high intensity level; start out easily and build gradually. The Total Gym® 1000 is as easy as
1.Important Things to Remember When Using the Total Gym® 1000
•Always have control of the glideboard before getting on and off the exerciser.
•Keep your feet on the floor when getting on and off the exerciser. Only remove them from the floor for the duration of the exercise.
•If you are using the handles, hold onto them as you get on and off the glideboard.
2.Exercising with the Handles Only
Grasp the handles which are attached to the cable and slide the glideboard to a posi- tion in which you can comfortably sit or lay down on when performing the desired exer- cise (see the Exercise Booklet). Be sure to keep your feet on the floor until you are in the correct position for the specific exercise. Then, if the exercise calls for your feet to be off the floor, place your feet as specified in the instructions.
3.Exercising with the Wing Accessory Only
Slide the glideboard to a position in which you can comfortably sit or lay down on when performing the desired exercise (see the Exercise Booklet). Keep your feet on the ground until you are in the correct position and feel comfortable. Then, place your feet in the proper position and begin to exercise.
When starting your exercise program, begin with the basic exercises in the Exercise Booklet included with your Total Gym® 1000 to familiarize yourself with the movements. Use the low- est incline level to start with— you can work up to a higher incline level in the weeks and months to come.
For the specific Total Gym® 1000 exercises and programs, study and follow the instruc- tions in the Exercise Booklet included with your product.
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