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Thank you for selecting the WEIDER®214 weight
bench. The versatile WEIDER®214 weight bench is
esigne to be use with your own weight set (not
inclu e ) to evelop every major muscle group of the
bo y. Whether your goal is a shapely figure, ramatic
muscle size an strength, or a healthier car iovascular
system, the WEIDER®214 weight bench will help you
to achieve the specific results you want.
For your benefit, read thi manual carefully before
u ing the weight bench. If you have questions after
rea ing this manual, please call our Customer Service
Department at 08457 089 009. To help us assist you,
please note the pro uct mo el number an serial
number before calling. The mo el number is WEEM-
BE35220. The serial number can be foun on a ecal
attache to the weight bench (see the front cover of
this manual).
Before rea ing further, please look at the rawing
below an familiarise yourself with the parts that are
labelle .
Seat
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
ASSEMBLED
DIMENSIONS:
Height: 111 cm (44 in.)
Wi th: 60 cm (24 in.)
Depth: 150 cm (59 in.)
EXERCISE GUIDELINES
THE FOUR BASIC TYPES OF WORKOUTS
Mu cle Building
To increase the size an strength of your muscles,
push them close to their maximum capacity. Your mus-
cles will continually a apt an grow as you progres-
sively increase the intensity of your exercise. You can
a just the intensity level of an in ivi ual exercise in
two ways:
• by changing the amount of weight use
• by changing the number of repetitions or sets per-
forme . (A “repetition” is one complete cycle of an
exercise, such as one sit-up. A “set” is a series of
repetitions.)
The proper amount of weight for each exercise
epen s upon the in ivi ual user. You must gauge
your limits an select the amount of weight that is right
for you. Begin with 3 sets of 8 repetitions for each
exercise you perform. Rest for 3 minutes after each
set. When you can complete 3 sets of 12 repetitions
without ifficulty, increase the amount of weight.
Toning
You can tone your muscles by pushing them to a mo -
erate percentage of their capacity. Select a mo erate
amount of weight an increase the number of repeti-
tions in each set. Complete as many sets of 15 to 20
repetitions as possible without iscomfort. Rest for 1
minute after each set. Work your muscles by complet-
ing more sets rather than by using high amounts of
weight.
Weight Lo
To lose weight, use a low amount of weight an
increase the number of repetitions in each set.
Exercise for 20 to 30 minutes, resting for a maximum
of 30 secon s between sets.
Cro Training
Cross training is an efficient way to get a complete an
well-balance fitness program. An example of a bal-
ance program is:
• Plan weight training workouts on Mon ay,
We nes ay, an Fri ay.
• Plan 20 to 30 minutes of aerobic exercise, such as
cycling or swimming, on Tues ay an Thurs ay.
• Rest from both weight training an aerobic exercise
for at least one full ay each week to give your bo y
time to regenerate.
The combination of weight training an aerobic exer-
cise will reshape an strengthen your bo y, plus evel-
op your heart an lungs.
PERSONALISING YOUR EXERCISE PROGRAM
Determining the exact length of time for each workout,
as well as the number of repetitions or sets complete ,
is an in ivi ual matter. It is important to avoi over o-
ing it uring the first few months of your exercise pro-
gram. You shoul progress at your own pace an be
sensitive to your bo y’s signals. If you experience pain
or izziness at any time while exercising, stop imme i-
ately an begin cooling own. Fin out what is wrong
before continuing. Remember that a equate rest an a
proper iet are important factors in any exercise pro-
gram.
WARMING UP
Begin each workout with 5 to 10 minutes of stretching
an light exercise to warm up. Warming up prepares
your bo y for more strenuous exercise by increasing
circulation, raising your bo y temperature an eliver-
ing more oxygen to your muscles.
WORKING OUT
Each workout shoul inclu e 6 to 10 ifferent exercis-
es. Select exercises for every major muscle group,
emphasising areas that you want to evelop most. To
give balance an variety to your workouts, vary the
exercises from session to session.
Sche ule your workouts for the time of ay when your
energy level is the highest. Each workout shoul be
followe by at least one ay of rest. Once you fin the
sche ule that is right for you, stick with it.
EXERCISE FORM
Maintaining proper form is an essential part of an
effective exercise program. This requires moving
through the full range of motion for each exercise, an
moving only the appropriate parts of the bo y.
Exercising in an uncontrolle manner will leave you
feeling exhauste . On the exercise gui e accompany-
ing this manual you will fin photographs showing the
correct form for several exercises, an a list of the
muscles affecte . Refer to the muscle chart on page
10 to fin the names of the muscles.
The repetitions in each set shoul be performe
smoothly an without pausing. The exertion stage of
each repetition shoul last about half as long as the
return stage. Proper breathing is important. Exhale
uring the exertion stage of each repetition an inhale
uring the return stroke. Never hol your breath.