Bowflex Xxtreme 2 SE Owner'S Manual & Fitness Manual Download

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CONGRATULATIONS on your commitment to improving your health and fitness! With the

Bowflex Xtreme

2 SE

home gym

, you have everything you need to exceed all of your physical fitness, strength, and health expectations!

The

Bowflex Xtreme

2 SE home gym

’s exceptional resistance and quality is unmatched by any other single piece

of home fitness equipment available. You will not believe the amazing results your body will get with the

Bowflex

Xtreme

2 SE home gym

Please take your time to read through the entire manual and follow it carefully before attempting to
use your

Bowflex Xtreme

2 SE home gym

. Also locate and read all warning labels that are posted on

the machine. It’s important to understand how to properly perform each exercise before you do so
using Power Rod® Resistance.

With all of the fitness choices available today, finding the best workout equipment for your needs can be very
confusing. Everyone at Nautilus would like to thank you for selecting the

Bowflex Xtreme

2 SE home gym

The Bowflex Xtreme

2 SE home gym

is the finest home fitness product available, and you’re just about to prove it to

yourself.

Nautilus, Inc.
16400 S.E. Nautilus Drive
Vancouver, Washington, USA 98683

1-800-NAUTILUS (1-800-628-8458)
Fax (800) 898-9410
Nautilus.com
Bowflex.com

Summary of Contents for Xxtreme 2 SE

Page 1: ...The Bowflex Xtreme 2 SE Home Gym Owner s Manual and Fitness Guide PN 001 7032 Rev A 02 08 2007...

Page 2: ...refully before attempting to use your Bowflex Xtreme 2 SE home gym Also locate and read all warning labels that are posted on the machine It s important to understand how to properly perform each exer...

Page 3: ...Wide Pulldowns w Hand Grips 39 Crossover Narrow Pulldowns w Hand Grips 39 Pulldowns 40 Stiff Arm Pulldowns 40 Seated Lat Pulldowns 41 Seated Wide Lat Pulldowns 41 Arm Exercises Triceps Pushdown w Hand...

Page 4: ...x 82 208 cm high Workout Area 96 244 cm long x 78 198 cm wide Number of Exercises Over 70 Power Rod Resistance 210 lbs 95 kg Power Rod Upgradability 310 lbs 141 kg 410 lbs 186 kg User Weight Limit 30...

Page 5: ...Caution Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry Set up and operate this machine on a solid level surface This machine is for Consumer use only Do not use additional means to increase the resistance lift...

Page 6: ...rcise machine Please read all safety precautions and warning information prior to using your product Be sure to replace any warning label if damaged illegible or missing If you need replacement labels...

Page 7: ...you need to replace a warning label please call 1 800 628 8458 to obtain a new label Safety Warning Labels Label 2 Caution safety label Location Back side of the lat tower Label 4 Caution safety labe...

Page 8: ...Know Your Machine Power Rod Resistance Rods Rod Hook Lat Tower Seat Back Pad Seat Base Frame Platform Rod Caps Cable Hand Grip Rod Box Lower Pulley Squat Station Center Cross Bar Leg Attachment 50 Ben...

Page 9: ...hook multiple rods up to one cable bend the closest rod toward the cable and place the cable hook through that rod cap You can then hook up the next closest rod through the same cable hook Hooking up...

Page 10: ...for every muscle group There are a few things you will need to remember to get the most from your Bowflex Xtreme 2 SE home gym Pulleys Slider Pulleys The Bowflex Xtreme 2 SE home gym comes with adjust...

Page 11: ...Refer to the illustrations below for proper cable routing Abdominal Bar Center Cross Bar Seat Locking Pin The Seat Locking Pin securely fastens the seat bottom bracket to the seat support rail The lo...

Page 12: ...alm is facing down Ankle Cuff Grip The cuff opening can be made larger to accommodate the ankle Simply insert your hand in the cuff and slide it away from the handle Insert your foot or ankle and tigh...

Page 13: ...ure that all fasteners are in place and tightened Make sure that auxiliary cables for the lat bar and leg extension are securely fastened to the primary cables on the unit Always use the lock knob on...

Page 14: ...l warning notices The safety and integrity designed into a machine can only be maintained when the equipment is regularly examined for damage and repaired It is the sole responsibility of the owner to...

Page 15: ...your sport is to train for power using the correct joint movements as described in this manual Then practice the skill associated with your sport learning to apply this newly achieved power Body Compo...

Page 16: ...cle groups that need the most training Remember your cardiovascular component Any fitness program must contain a cardiovascular fitness component to be complete So complement your resistance training...

Page 17: ...e is the cool down Gradually reduce the level of exercise intensity so that blood does not accumulate in one muscle group but continues to circulate at a decreasing rate Remember to gradually move you...

Page 18: ...n bored it is time to change your program You can increase your training with this split system routine that works opposing muscle groups on different days To do this you ll increase your resistance w...

Page 19: ...or just want a variation to your normal routine Perform this program training 2 days resting 1 to 2 Perform all exercises to near failure stopping at the point that your technique starts to deteriorat...

Page 20: ...ment as you lower the weight Move slowly on each rep Use a pace that would allow you to stop the movement instantly at any point in the rep Count three seconds up and three seconds down and work to fa...

Page 21: ...ounds of Circuit 1 add one round of Circuit 2 Add additional rounds of Circuit 2 as your fitness level increases Repeat process with Circuit 3 Do not let your heart rate exceed 220 minus your resting...

Page 22: ...2 Add additional rounds of Circuit 2 as your fitness level increases Do not let your heart rate exceed 220 minus your resting heart rate Perform each rep of each exercise slowly and with perfect techn...

Page 23: ...s you move cramp the muscle at the point of full contraction and resist the movement as you lower the weight Move slowly on each rep Use a pace that would allow you to stop the movement instantly at a...

Page 24: ...e wide position Key Points Maintain 90 angle between upper arms and torso throughout exercise Limit range of motion so elbows do not travel behind shoulders Keep shoulderblades pinched together and ma...

Page 25: ...ut to sides 10 below shoulders Slowly press forward moving hands toward center Return to start position arms straight at shoulder width hands just above knees in line with cables Keep chest muscles ti...

Page 26: ...ened Limit and control your range of motion Keep knees bent feet on Platform head back against Seat Back Pad To improve your pectoralis involvement pinch your shoulderblades together throughout moveme...

Page 27: ...behind shoulders then slowly reverse the motion keeping rear shoulder muscles tightened Crossover Reverse Fly Shoulder Horizontal Abduction Elbows Stabilized Muscles worked Back portion of shoulder m...

Page 28: ...nd as you go move elbows outward and backward keeping a 90 angle between upper arms and sides of torso Always point forearms in the direction of cables Move until elbows are slightly behind shoulders...

Page 29: ...to nearly shoulder level Keep side of arm elbow facing out up throughout movement Slowly bring arms into start position without relaxing Seated Forearm Lateral Shoulder Raise Elbows Stabilized Muscles...

Page 30: ...m forward then up to shoulder height Slowly return arms beside torso and repeat START FINISH Seated Shoulder Press Shoulder Adduction and Elbow Extension Muscles worked Front portion of shoulder muscl...

Page 31: ...ts Motion should be slow and controlled Do not rotate spine to get addi tional range of motion Try for pure external rotation of shoulder joint More is not better Use light resistance only Pick a resi...

Page 32: ...ntaining a slight arch in lower back Initiate by pinching shoulder blades together Continue movement by moving hands in an arc down and back toward hips Slowly return to start position START FINISH Sh...

Page 33: ...and pinch shoul derblades Maintain a slight comfortable arch in lower back Keeping arms straight and pointing in the same direction of cables slowly move shoulder blades forward off bench Slowly retur...

Page 34: ...ated Rear Delt Rows Elbow Flexion Cross your arms in front of you and grasp the Hand Grips right Grip in left hand and vice versa palms facing toward the floor Brace your heels against the end of the...

Page 35: ...shoulderblades together slightly Lean forward from hips slightly letting out tension in the cables Keep chest lifted move entire torso up as a unit by pivoting at hips Slowly return to start position...

Page 36: ...shoulderblades down completely tightening lats Control the return to start position by slowly moving arms overhead and releasing shoulderblades Standing Shoulder Pullover with Hand Grips Elbows Stabil...

Page 37: ...d forearms in line with cables not forward Slowly return to start position Allow arms and shoulderblades to move up w o relaxing muscles Narrow Pulldowns with Hand Grips Shoulder Extension with Elbow...

Page 38: ...at and knees bent Move elbows back as you bring hand grips to a point below chest Slowly reverse motion Keep knees bent and back flat Crossover Bent Over Row Muscles worked Back portion of shoulder mu...

Page 39: ...ushing past sides of the body while keeping forearms pointing in direction of cable Slowly return to start position Crossover Seated Lat Rows Shoulder Extension and Elbow Flexion Muscles worked Latiss...

Page 40: ...epressed towards hips and forearms in line with direction of cables Slowly return to start position allowing arms and shoulder blades to move up without relaxing muscles Back Exercises Reverse Grip Pu...

Page 41: ...ms in line with direction of cables Slowly return to start position Allow arms and shoulderblades to move fully up without relaxing muscles Crossover Narrow Pulldowns Shoulder Extension with Elbow Fle...

Page 42: ...ging them down and together Keep your arms straight moving your hands downward in an arc and slowly in toward your thighs Slowly return to the start position without relaxing muscle tension Muscles wo...

Page 43: ...ulderblades to move up w o relaxing muscles Seated Wide Lat Pulldowns Shoulder Adduction with Elbow Flexion Muscles worked Latissimus dorsi teres major and rear deltoid Also involves biceps group Posi...

Page 44: ...away from legs and up Stop at 90 Think about tightening triceps Slowly reverse arcing motion and straighten arms fully Triceps Hammer Pushdown Elbow Extension Muscles worked Triceps Position Standing...

Page 45: ...way from legs and up Stop at 90 Think about tightening triceps Slowly reverse arcing motion and straighten arms fully START FINISH Arm Exercises Single Arm Pushdown Elbow Extension Grasp one Hand Grip...

Page 46: ...r arm stationary Bend elbow moving hand in arcing motion across chest Stop motion when arm is straight then slowly reverse arc motion until elbow is back in start position Triceps Extension Elbow Exte...

Page 47: ...s are bent again START FINISH Arm Exercises Rope Pushdown Elbow Extension Distance yourself from the Lat Tower but keep your feet on the Standing Platform Cross your arms and grasp the Hand Grips righ...

Page 48: ...aighten elbow while keeping upper arm completely still When arm is straight slowly return to start position HammerTriceps Kickback Muscles worked Triceps Position Standing facing machine Accessory Han...

Page 49: ...on moving elbows down and inward toward hips Slowly return to start posi tion keeping tension in back shoulder muscles Biceps Curl Elbow Flexion in Supination Muscles worked Biceps Position Standing...

Page 50: ...Keep your elbows at your sides and your wrists straight Hammer Biceps Curl Elbow Flexion in supination Reach down and grasp the Hand Grips using the Hammer hold Press your upper arms into your sides a...

Page 51: ...ard shoulder while keeping upper arm completely motionless and elbow pointing toward the floor at all times Slowly return to start position performing the same arc of motion Reverse Curl Elbow Flexion...

Page 52: ...le keeping elbows at sides and upper arms completely still Slowly lower to start position by performing same arcing motion Reverse Barbell Biceps Curl Elbow Extension Muscles worked Biceps Position St...

Page 53: ...keeping upper arms completely still Slowly return to start position without relaxing biceps Seated Biceps Hammer Curl Elbow Flexion Muscles worked Biceps muscles and brachioradialis Position Seated f...

Page 54: ...rse returning to start position Muscles worked Biceps Brachialis Brachioradialis Position Standing facing outward Accessory Hand Grips Pulleys Lat Cross Bar and Squat Pulley Frame Leg Extension Remove...

Page 55: ...scles and maintain a slight arch in lower back Bend arms 90 palms up Hold position throughout entire exercise Slowly curl fists towards front of forearms Keeping forearms still slowly let fists return...

Page 56: ...ating with a rod through middle of spine Slowly return to start position Seated Resisted Oblique Abdominal Crunch Muscles worked External obliques on resistance side and internal obliques on opposite...

Page 57: ...aintain normal neck posture Tighten abs throughout range of motion Do not let abs relax until set is over MOVING SLOWLY to eliminate momentum is critical Attach the Abdominal Crunch Shoulder Harness b...

Page 58: ...ward until legs are completely straight and knee caps are pointing up toward the ceiling Slowly return to start posi tion keeping tension in quads during movement Squat Muscles worked All muscles of l...

Page 59: ...leg as far as you can without allowing ANY movement to occur at waist Slowly return to start position Standing Hip Extension Knee Extended Muscles worked Buttocks area gluteus maximus Position Standi...

Page 60: ...waist Slowly return to start position Hip Flexion Knee Flexion Muscles worked Muscles on front of hips iliopsoas rectus femoris Position Standing to the left or right of machine facing away Accessory...

Page 61: ...ht arch in lower back Push hips forward Slowly move trunk up until you are in standing position Glutes should be tight when reaching standing position Slowly return to start position Muscles worked Bu...

Page 62: ...way from pulley 30 45 keeping hips and spine still Slowly return to start position without relaxing muscles Muscles worked Insides of thighs adductor muscle groups Also the outside of hip gluteus medi...

Page 63: ...Single Leg Calf Raise Ankle Plantarflexion knee stabilized START ACTION START Stand on one foot with your toes balls of feet on the Standing Platform heels hanging over the edge Use the Hand Grips in...

Page 64: ...us Rectus Femoris Vastus Lateralis Vastus Medialis Peroneus Longus Extensor Digitorum Longus Tibialis Anterior Posterior Deltoid Infraspinatus Teres Major Triceps Latissimus Dorsi Gluteus Medius Glute...

Page 65: ...ise log EXERCISE DATE DATE DATE DATE DATE DATE Sets Reps Resistance Sets Reps Resistance Sets Reps Resistance Sets Reps Resistance Sets Reps Resistance Sets Reps Resistance Sets Reps Resistance Sets R...

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Page 67: ...rous fitness and dietary program Please consult your physician before beginning any fitness or dietary program Some of the names of the exercises listed in this program have been changed in order to m...

Page 68: ...simple exercise instructions and specific menus to use have been organized in the booklet you are now holding in your hands It s the next best thing to actually going through one of my research projec...

Page 69: ...art of the effectiveness of the training depends on minimal rest between each exercise WARNING Before beginning this program consult your physician or healthcare professional Show this plan and your B...

Page 70: ...Understand however that weight loss is not the best way to determine your success Fat loss is the key component To determine the amount of fat you ve lost you ll need to follow the instructions in th...

Page 71: ...lead to inaccurate results Suprailium Stand relaxed Pick up a diagonal skinfold just above the crest of the hip bone on the right side of the waist Triceps Stand with right elbow flexed 90 degrees an...

Page 72: ...are great but actually seeing differences from comparison photographs of yourself is quite satisfying Taking full length photographs is not difficult but to see the maximum difference between before a...

Page 73: ...n W D Baun M R and Raven P B A nomogram for the estimate of percent body fat from generalized equations Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport 52 380 384 1981 To Use The Nomogram 1 Locate the sum o...

Page 74: ...low us to find the amount of fat Joe lost and the amount of muscle Joe gained Before fat weight 60 pounds minus after fat weight 36 pounds equals 24 pounds 10 8 kg of fat lost After lean mass weight 1...

Page 75: ...m Below Navel Hips Right Thigh Left Thigh Percent Body Fat Before After Total Difference If you wish to send in your results to Nautilus Inc please send to Bowflex Results Nautilus Inc World Headquart...

Page 76: ...ment for each repetition should be 4 seconds in the positive phase and 4 seconds in the negative Keep the motion slow and smooth When 12 repetitions are accomplished increase the resistance by approxi...

Page 77: ...for dinner Detailed menus and food choices are included later in this manual If you must vary from the menu items try to stay within the 60 20 20 ratio of carbohydrates proteins and fats Avoid Too Muc...

Page 78: ...water 3 8 l generates 123 calories of heat energy You ll be drinking from 1 to 1 5 8 US gallons 3 8 6 2 l of water each day on the following superhydration schedule Don t be surprised if you have to m...

Page 79: ...includes a mid afternoon and late night snack to keep your energy high and your hunger low Begin Week 1 on Monday and continue through Sunday Week 2 is a repeat of Week 1 Calories for each food are no...

Page 80: ...1 2 150 calories for Weeks 3 4 100 calories for Weeks 5 6 Women 150 calories for Weeks 1 2 100 calories for Weeks 3 4 50 calories for Weeks 5 6 Choose calories from 1 large banana 8 3 4 inches long 1...

Page 81: ...lories for Weeks 1 2 100 calories for Weeks 3 4 50 calories for Weeks 5 6 Choose calories from 1 large banana 22 cm long 100 1 apple 7 6 cm diameter 100 1 2 cantaloupe 12 7 cm diameter 94 5 dried prun...

Page 82: ...er popcorn microwave light Fruits Bananas large 8 3 4 inches 22 cm long apples 3 inch 7 6 cm diameter cantaloupes 5 inch 12 7 cm diameter dried prunes raisins Vegetables Lettuce tomatoes whole kernel...

Page 83: ...nt to try a twist of lemon or lime added to the water from your tap Some people say it makes a significant difference in the taste Q I m a middle aged woman who gets black and blue marks on my legs wh...

Page 84: ...not be your spouse brother sister or other family member You do not want normal interpersonal problems to interfere with the training Q Why won t you allow me to do aerobic dancing on my off days to s...

Page 85: ...What happens if during a single meal you eat more than 400 calories if you re a woman or 600 calories if you re a man Don t panic Simply understand that you will sometimes backslide Learn to anticipa...

Page 86: ...ld Headquarters 16400 S E Nautilus Drive Vancouver WA 98683 NOTE You are responsible for return shipping and for any damage or loss to merchandise that occurs during return shipment We highly recommen...

Page 87: ...in materials or workmanship with the exceptions stated below This warranty is not transferable or applicable to any person other than the original purchaser Tampering with the unit will void the warra...

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Page 89: ...y address Yes No Place of purchase Date of purchase Purchaser date of birth Gender Male Female Marital status Married Single Including yourself total number of people living in your household Examples...

Page 90: ...rnings misuse mishandling accident or Acts of God such as floods or power surges Use in any commercial or institutional settings such as health clubs schools or recreation centers Consequential or inc...

Page 91: ...when you contact the appropriate Nautilus office listed below INTERNATIONAL For technical assistance and a list of distributors in your area please call or fax one of the following numbers internation...

Page 92: ...E Nautilus Drive Vancouver Washington USA 98683 1 800 NAUTILUS 1 800 628 8458 Bowflex Bowflex Xtreme Power Rod and the Bowflex logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Nautilus Inc All...

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