Congratulations for purchasing the innovative
PROFORM* AB RESISTER. The AB RESISTER is
designed to shape your upper abs, obliques, and lower
abs to give you a f'mn. flat stomach, in only minutes a
day. The unique AB RESISTER supports your head and
neck as you exercise, andhelps you maintain correct
form for maximum results. Used as pa_t of afitness pro-
gram that includes regular aerobic exercise and a proper
diet, the AB RESISTER will help you to look better,
feel hatter, and enjoy the benefits of beret fitness.
Before you use the AB RESISTER, please read this
manual carefully. In addition, be sure to view the
includedvideocassette. If you have additional questions,
please call ourtoll-free HELPLINE at 1-800-736-6879,
Monday throughSaturday,7 am. until7 p.m. Central
_me (excluding holidays). To help us assist you quick-
ly, please note the product modelnumber before calling;
the model number is 831.280781.
Placeall parts in a clearedaw.aandremove the packing
materials; do not dispose of the packing materialsuntil
assemblyis completed. Assembly requires your standard
screwdriver ------cIW, philli._sscrewdriver
and rubber mallet _(not included).
9..Attach aSide
Frame(11) tothe
FrameO) with two
3 1/4" Screws (13), a
FrameSpacer(12),
and two 1/4"Barrel
Nuts (14). Repeat
this step on the other
sideof theFrame.
Make sure that the
Foam Pads (5) are
positioned as shown in drawing.
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3. Press the indicat-
ed Button (15) and
slide the Right
Resistance Spring
(6) onto the Frame
(3). Move the
Resistance Spring
back and forth until
the Button snaps
into one of the three
holes. Repeat this
step for the left side
of the Frame.
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1. Before attaching
the Headrest (2) see
drawing la for the
proper orientation.
Make sure that when
assembled the
tapered end of the

Headresipoints

slightly up and away
from the Frame (3)
as shown.
Attach the Headrest (2)
to the Frame (3) with
two 1 3/4" Screws (9)
and two Rubber Feet
(10).
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4. Pressthe two
Buttons (15) in the
Handle (1). Slide the
Handle into the Side
Frames (I1). Be
sure to iusert the
Handle straight or
it may bind. It may
ha helpful to rock
the Handle ti'om
side to side slightly
as you insert it.
Lay the exercise mat
on the floor with the
wide end near the
headrest.
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