Escape Fitness BULGARIAN BAG User manual

SAFETY FIRST.
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Cygnet Park, Hampton,
Peterborough,
Cambridgeshire, PE7 8FD,
England
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© ESCAPE FITNESS LIMITED 2014. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
BULGARIAN BAG IS A PATENTED PRODUCT OF SUPLES.
Your user guide.
ESCAPE FITNESS LTD.
BULGARIAN
BAG®.
To get the best from your Bulgarian Bag and prolong its life, we recommend
that it is visually checked prior to every use, particularly where there are
multi-users. Understanding and heeding the Dos and Dont’s below will ensure
users quickly become familiar with using the product as intended and how to
inspect and care for it.
• Do check the surfaces, handles and edges of the bag to ensure that
there are no cuts, nicks abrasions or tears in the material or stitching.
Running your hand over the surface may identify damage more readily.
• Do use on a stable floor/surface and check there are no trip hazards or
sharp objects that could damage the bag.
• Do check there is sufficient space around you to swing the bag without
making contact with any obstacle.
• Do return bags to storage racks specifically designed for the purpose
after each and every use to help prolong their life and reduce tripping
hazards in the exercise area. The bags should be stored indoors in a dry
and clean environment
• Do wipe clean the surface of the bag with a damp cloth. Ensure it is
completely dry before use.
• Do not use the bag if it shows any signs of damage. Remove the product
from the area and consult the facility supervisor.
• Do not drop onto or drag bags over sharp objects as this may pierce or
tear the material exterior.
• Do not attach other equipment to the bag and then drag or swing it.
• Do not lift weights beyond your capability. Know your weight limits.
Children should be supervised at all times when using this product.
• Do not use any strong detergent, acetone, bleach or solvent based
cleaners on these bags as it may damage the material.
• Do not use or store products next to any heat source, in direct sunlight
or damp or humid environments such as swimming pools or spas.
Warranty and Returns Policy:
The Bulgarian Bag has a warranty of 1 year which means that Escape
guarantees that for this period, the bag will be free from defects in materials
and workmanship when it is used for the intended purpose and the above
use and care instructions are followed. It will also comply with all applicable
statutory and regulatory requirements. This warranty extends to the original
end-user and commences on the date of delivery to the end-user (as
recorded by the carrier) provided always that this date is not more than 3
calendar months from the date of dispatch from Escape.
To make a warranty claim, you should contact your distributor in the first
instance. If you purchased your Bulgarian Bag directly from Escape then
claims should be addressed to our Customer Services Department on
01733 313 535 or email aftersales@escapefitness.com quoting the
Order Number of the product. The warranty does not cover failure due to fair
wear and tear, wilful or negligent damage, or user’s failure to store, care for
or maintain the bag as directed among other exclusions. For full details of
our T’s and C’s, warranties and returns policy please refer to our “Standard
Terms and Conditions of Business” supplied with your order confirmation or
Escape’s “Professional Products User Guide” found on our website.
Limitation of Liability:
Escape shall not be liable for any damage, injury or death caused by
the misuse or improper use of any of its products or the interpretation
of any exercise shown. Once delivered, the user assumes all risks and
responsibilities for the use of the product. Under no circumstances will
Escape accept liability for any claim for economic losses (including without
limitation loss of profit, revenue, contracts, business or anticipated savings);
loss of goodwill or reputation or special or indirect losses suffered or incurred
and arising out of or in connection with the supply or use of the bag. VERSION.4
Art.Nr. 1350500

USING YOUR
BULGARIAN BAG®.
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SHOULDER PRESS. THE SWING AND CATCH.
BACK SQUAT. THE SPIN.
FRONT SQUAT.
02.
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GOOD MORNING. THE ARM THROW.
02. 03.
CURTSY LUNGE.
The shape of the Bulgarian Bag is designed to allow for both
upper and lower body training while emphasising grip strength
at all times. The three different types of handles allow athletes to
execute exercises by using different grips.
Bulgarian Bags range in size from extra-small to extra-large
sizes. They are manufactured by hand with pride in Bulgaria
and built with the toughness and durability to handle whatever
is thrown at them. Athletes of every sport can benefit from the
unique training techniques offered by the bag.
The Bulgarian Bag is the ultimate fitness tool for both serious
Olympic–calibre athletes and the average fitness enthusiast.
If you’re looking for a method of training that maximises your
strength, muscular endurance, cardiovascular fitness, mobility
and overall explosiveness, then training with the Bulgarian Bag
is for you.
ATHLETES OF EVERY SPORT
CAN BENEFIT FROM UNIQUE
TRAINING TECHNIQUES
OFFERED BY THE BAG.
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Stand tall with bag resting on
your shoulders and a good
grip on the handles. Maintain a
strong core and drive hips back
whilst lowering your chest to
the floor. Return by driving hips
forward to start position.
Holding both main handles,
place the bag over one shoulder
and rotate hips in the same
direction. Pop bag up off the
shoulder and swing bag in a
sweeping motion in front of the
body and onto the opposite
shoulder. Repeat movement
as before.
Begin with bag resting on your
shoulders with main handles to
the back. Take a good grip of
the top handles and press the
bag overhead. Slowly lower the
bag back down to start position.
With feet in a wide stance
holding both main handles, drive
back the hips and allow the
bag to swing between the legs.
Thrust hips forward engaging
the glutes back into a standing
position. With extended arms,
catch the bag in the front rack
position.
Begin in a neutral stance with
bag resting on your shoulders
and handles facing forward.
Grip handles and begin to lower
the hips to just below knee
height, keeping head up and
shoulders back. Return to start
position.
Begin standing with knees bent,
gripping the main handles. With
rotation from the hips, swing the
bag to pass over the shoulder,
behind the neck and whip back
round to the font using the lead
arm. Continue to spin the bag
being sure to maintain good
momentum.
Begin in a neutral stance with
bag resting on your shoulders
and handles facing back. Grip
front handles and begin to
lower the hips to just below
knee height. Keep elbows high,
extend hips and return to start
position.
Stand tall with bag resting on
shoulders with handles to front
and elbows high. Take a lateral
step over your standing foot and
lower hips down into a lunge
position. Drive back up from
the same leg into original star
position.