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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.-
Consult your doctor before starting any
exercise program. It is advisable to
undergo a complete physical
examination. Work at the
recommended exercise level, do not
overexert yourself. If you feel any pain
or discomfort, stop exercising
immediately and consult your doctor.
Use the appliance on a solid, flat
surface, with some type of protection
for the floor or carpet. In the interest of
safety, the equipment must have at
least 1 metre of free space around it.
Do not allow children to play with the
equipment or in the immediate vicinity.
Keep your hands well away from any of
the moving parts. Check the elliptical
trainer before starting the exercise; to
make sure that all of the parts are
attached and that the nuts, bolts,
pedals and focus bars have been
tightened correctly prior to use. Wear
appropriate clothing and footwear for
the exercise. Do not use loose clothing.
Do not wear leather soled shoes or
footwear with high heels.
This appliance has been tested and it
complies with standard EN957 under
class H.B. Braking is independent of
speed.
IMPORTANT.-
Read the instructions carefully before
proceeding to assemble the equipment.
Remove all the parts from the
cardboard packaging and check them
against the parts list to ensure that
there is nothing missing.
Do not throw the cardboard away until
the elliptical trainer is fully assembled.
Always use the appliance in
accordance with the instructions. If you
discover any defective component
while assembling or checking the
equipment, or if you hear any st range
noise during exercise then stop. Do not
use the appliance until the problem has
been resolved.
EXERCISE INSTRUCTIONS.-
Use of the ELLIPTICAL TRAINER
offers various benefits; it will improve
fitness, muscle tone and when used in
conjunction with a calorie controlled
diet it will help you to lose weight.
1. Warm-up phase.
This phase speeds up the body’s blood
circulation and gets the muscles ready
for exercise. It also reduces the risk of
cramp and sprains. It is advisable to do
some stretching exercises, as shown
below. Each stretch should last
approximately 30 seconds, do not
overexert the muscles. If you feel pain,
STOP.
2. Exercise phase.
This phase requires the greatest
physical exertion. After regular exercise
the leg muscles will become more fl
exible. It is important to keep the
rhythm constant. The rhythm of the
exercise should be fast enough to bring
the heart rate into the target area, as
shown on the following graph: