Weider WEMC10161 User manual

USER’S MANUAL
Part No. 146933 F01116-C R0598A Printed in China © 1998 ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.
Model Nr. WEMC10161
CAUTION
Read all precautions and instructions
in this manual before using this
equipment. Save this manual for
future reference.
To order replacement parts, contact the ICON Fitness
Lifestyle Ltd. office: Tel: Country Code: 0345-089009; Fax:
0113-2411120
To help us assist you, please be prepared to give the follow-
ing information:
• The MODEL NUMBER of the product (WEMC10161)
• The NAME of the product (WEIDER®CRUNCH
TRAINER)
• The KEY NUMBER and DESCRIPTION of the part(s)
(see the Part List and Exploded Drawing at previous
page).
Please have the CRUNCH TRAINER near your tele-
phone for reference when calling.
Ordering Replacement Parts
WEIDER is a registered trademark of ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.

• Use the CRUNCH TRAINER only as
described in this manual.
• As you exercise, keep the small of your back
on the exercise mat; it may be necessary to
raise your hips slightly.
• Keep your head on the headrest as you
exercise.
• If you feel faint, dizzy, or short of breath at
any time during exercise, stop immediately
and begin cooling down.
• Read all instructions before you use the
CRUNCH TRAINER. Before you begin this or
any exercise program, consult your physician.
This is especially important for persons over
the age of 35 or persons with pre-existing
health problems. ICON assumes no responsi-
bility for personal injury or property damage
sustained by or through the use of this
product.
Before You Begin
Important Precautions Setting Up the CRUNCH TRAINER
Congratulations for purchasing the innovative
CRUNCH TRAINER from WEIDER. The CRUNCH
TRAINER is designed to shape your upper abs,
obliques, and lower abs to give you a firm, flat stomach,
in only minutes a day. The unique CRUNCH TRAINER
supports your head and neck as you exercise, and helps
you maintain correct form for maximum results. Used as
part of a fitness program that includes regular aerobic
exercise and a proper diet, the CRUNCH TRAINER
will help you to look better, feel better, and enjoy the
benefits of better fitness.
Before you use the WEIDER®CRUNCH TRAINER,
please read this manual carefully. In addition, be sure
to view the included videocassette.
If you have additional questions, please call our Customer
Service Department at 0345-089009. To help us assist you,
please note the product model number and serial number
before calling. The model number is WEMC10161.
The CRUNCH TRAINER is shipped in the compact
storage position. No assembly is necessary. Follow the
simple steps below to set up the CRUNCH TRAINER.
1. Lay the
exercise mat
flat.
Raise one of
the handles as
shown.
2. Continue to
raise the han-
dle until the
locking pin
snaps into the
pin groove.
Raise the other
handle in the
same way.
Part List/Exploded Drawing
Key No. Qty. Description
1 1 Right Handle
2 2 M6 x 16mm Screw
3 4 M4 x 12mm Button Head Screw
4 1 Left Handle
5 2 Spring
6 2 1” Round Cap
7 2 Sleeve
8 2 M6 x 41mm Pin
9 1 Frame
10 1 Exercise Mat w/Headrest
11 4 Foam Grip
# 1 User’s Manual
# 1 Training Videocassette
Note: “#” indicates a non-illustrated part. Specifications
are subject to change without notice.
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2
Locking Pin WEMC10161 R0598A
Storage and Maintenance
The instructions on the opposite side of this manual
show how the CRUNCH TRAINER is used. When you
are not using the CRUNCH TRAINER, it can be folded
and stored under a bed. The CRUNCH TRAINER will
even fit into the trunk of your car for easy transport.
Follow the instructions below to fold the CRUNCH
TRAINER to the storage position.
1. Hold one of
the handles
with one hand,
and hold the
frame with the
other hand.
Firmly pull
back the
handle.
2. Rotate the
handle down.
Rotate the
other handle
down in the
same way.
The CRUNCH TRAINER can be wiped clean with a
damp cloth and mild, non-abrasive detergent. Do not use
solvents.
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Pull Firmly

Be sure to stretch for a few minutes before you begin.
1. Basic Crunch
This exercise
targets the
upper abdom-
inals. Lie on
the exercise
mat, and bend
your knees as
shown. Place
your hands
near the
upper ends of
the handles. Curl up to about a 45° angle, and then
lower yourself to the starting position. This completes
one repetition. Perform 10 to 15 repetitions.
2. Basic Crunch with Raised Feet
This exercise
focuses on the
lower abdom-
inals. This
exercise
should be per-
formed in the
same way as
the Basic
Crunch,
except your
feet should be held about one inch off the floor during
the exercise. Complete 10 to 15 repetitions.
3. Basic Oblique Crunch
This exercise
is for the
oblique
abdominals.
Perform this
exercise in
the same way
as the Basic
Crunch, but
turn your
knees to the
side as shown. Complete 5 to 7 repetitions, change your
knees to the opposite side, and then perform another 5
to 7 repetitions.
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How to Use the CRUNCH TRAINER
The CRUNCH
TRAINER
offers a variety
of exercises
that shape your
upper abdomi-
nals, oblique
abdominals,
and lower
abdominals.
The pho-
tographs in this manual show the correct form for each
exercise. If desired, attach this manual to the wall for
reference.
The exercises in this manual are divided into four
groups: Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced, and Expert.
Start with the beginning exercises, and progress at your
own pace. Be careful not to overdo it during the first
few weeks of your exercise program. It is better to
increase the number of repetitions you do than to
advance to more difficult exercises too quickly. The
intensity of each exercise can be varied by changing the
position of your hands on the CRUNCH TRAINER
handles. The lower your hands are positioned, the more
difficult the exercise will be.
To get the most from your exercise, proper form is
important. As you perform each repetition, use your
abdominal muscles to pull yourself up, allowing the
CRUNCH TRAINER to “roll” with you. Do not press
or pull the handles together. Keep your head on the
headrest and the small of your back on the exercise mat.
If necessary, raise your hips slightly.
Always begin and end each workout with a few minutes
of stretching. Remember to keep plenty of water nearby
as you exercise, and drink periodically to avoid dehy-
dration. If you feel faint, dizzy, or short of breath at
any time during exercise, stop immediately and
begin cooling down.
Upper
Abdominals
Oblique
Abdominals
Lower
Abdominals
Suggested Stretches
1. Hamstring Stretch
Extend one leg
and rest the oppo-
site foot against it
as shown. Reach
toward your toes
and hold for 15
counts. Repeat 3
times for each leg.
2. Toe Touch Stretch
Stand with your
knees bent slightly
as shown. Relax
your back and
shoulders as you
reach down toward
your toes. Hold for
15 counts. Repeat
3 times.
3. Quadriceps Stretch
Place one hand
against a wall and
grasp one foot
with your other
hand as shown.
Hold your foot as
close to your but-
tocks as possible,
and hold for 15
counts. Repeat 3
times for each leg.
WARNING: Before you begin this or any exer-
cise program, consult your physician. This is
especially important for persons over the age of
35 or persons with pre-existing health problems.
ICON assumes no responsibility for personal
injury or property damage sustained by or
through the use of this product.
Beginning Exercises
Begin and end each workout with a few minutes of
stretching. Stretching prepares the body for exercise by
increasing the body temperature, heart rate, and circula-
tion. After exercise, stretching allows the heart rate to
return to normal and the muscles to cool down gradual-
ly. Stretching is also effective for increasing flexibility.
The correct form for three basic stretches is shown
below. Move slowly as you stretch—never bounce.
As your abdominal muscles become stronger, and you
can comfortably perform several repetitions of the
beginning exercises, it is time to move on to the inter-
mediate exercises. Remember to stretch for a few min-
utes before you begin.
4. Raised-knee Crunch with Knees Held to Chest
This exercise
focuses on
the upper
abdominals.
Lie on the
exercise mat
and bring
your knees
toward your
chest as
shown. Curl
up to about a 45° angle, and then lower yourself to the
starting position. Keep your knees raised throughout the
exercise. Complete 10 to 15 repetitions.
This exercise can also be performed by resting your feet
on a chair.
5. Raised-knee Crunch with Knees Lifted to Chest
This exercise
targets the
lower abdom-
inals. The
starting posi-
tion is shown
in photograph
5a. Curl up to
about a 45°
angle, bring-
ing your
knees toward
your chest at
the same
time; then
return to the
starting posi-
tion. Perform
10 to 15 rep-
etitions.
Intermediate Exercises
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5a
5b

The following exercises are designed to further improve
your strength, tone, and flexibility. Remember to stretch
for a few minutes before you begin.
7. “L”-Crunch
This exercise
is for the
upper abdom-
inals.
Straighten
your legs and
raise them as
shown. Curl
up to about a
45° angle, and
then lower
yourself to the
starting posi-
tion. Keep
your legs
raised
throughout
the exercise.
Complete 10 to 15 repetitions.
6. Raised-knee Oblique Crunch
This exercise
focuses on the
oblique
abdominals.
Bend your
knees, lay
them to one
side, and hold
your legs just
off the floor.
Curl up to
about a 45° angle, then return to the starting position.
Hold your legs stationary throughout the exercise.
Complete 5 to 7 repetitions, change your knees to the
opposite side, and then perform another 5 to 7 repeti-
tions.
8. Advanced Raised-knee Crunch
This exercise
focuses on the
lower abdom-
inals.
Straighten
your legs and
hold them just
off the floor
as shown in
photograph
8a. Curl up to
about a 45°
angle, bring-
ing your
knees toward
your chest as
shown in pho-
tograph 8b;
then return to
the starting
position.
Complete 10 to 15 repetitions.
9. Advanced Oblique Leg Crunch
This exercise
targets the
oblique
abdominals.
Straighten
your legs and
hold them just
off the floor
as shown in
photograph
9a. Curl up to
about a 45°
angle, bend-
ing your
knees and
bringing them
to the side as
shown in pho-
tograph 9b;
then return to
the starting
position. Complete 10 to 15 repetitions, alternating sides
with each repetition.
Advanced Exercises
Advanced Exercises–Cont.Intermediate Exercises–Cont.
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7
8a
8b
9a
9b
10. Bicycle Ab Crunch
This exercise
focuses on
the lower
abdominals.
Straighten
your legs and
hold them
just off the
floor as
shown in
photograph
10a. Curl up
to about a 45°
angle, bend-
ing one knee
and raising it
as shown in
photograph
10b; then
return to the
starting posi-
tion. Complete 10 to 15 repetitions, alternating legs
with each repetition.
11. Jackknife
This exercise
targets the
lower abdom-
inals.
Straighten
your legs and
hold them just
off the floor
as shown in
photograph
11a. Curl up
to about a 45°
angle, raising
both legs as
shown in pho-
tograph 11b;
then return to
the starting
position.
Complete 10
to 15 repeti-
tions.
Expert Exercises Expert Exercises–Cont.
10a
10b
11a
11b
12. Reverse Trunk
This exercise
focuses on
the oblique
abdominals.
Straighten
your legs and
raise them as
shown in
photograph
12a. Curl up
to about a 45°
angle. This is
the starting
position.
Lower your
legs to the
side as shown
in photograph
12b; then
return to the
starting posi-
tion. Complete 10 to 15 repetitions, alternating sides
with each repetition.
13. Scissors
This exercise
focuses on
the upper and
lower abdom-
inals. Hold
your legs in
the position
shown in
photograph
13a. Curl up
to about a 45°
angle. This is
the starting
position.
Cross your
ankles as
shown in
photograph
13b; then
return to the
starting posi-
tion. Complete 10 to 15 repetitions, alternately crossing
the right ankle above the left, and then the left ankle
above the right.
12a
12b
13a
13b
The expert exercises should be done only after you can
comfortably perform the advanced exercises.