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REMEMBER - REVIEW THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND THE INSTRUCTIONAL
VIDEO THOROUGHLY BEFORE STARTING YOUR WORKOUT!
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MPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Before starting this or any other exercise program, consult your physician.
Certain exercise programs or types of equipment may not be appropriate for all
people. This is especially important for people over the age of 35, pregnant
women, or those with pre-existing health problems or balance impairments.
Read all instructions in this manual
for proper use, technique and motivation.
Start out slowly and progress sensibly.
Even if you are an experienced exerciser,
start with the basic workout and become familiar with all of the exercises before
moving on to the Bonus Exercises on pages 13 and 14 of this manual. Progress at
a pace that is comfortable for you.
Inspect the equipment.
Before
EACH
use, visually inspect the unit including stitch-
ing, fabric, frame and pivot area.
Do not use unit if
you detect any tearing, fraying
or cuts on fabric.
Do not use unit if
any pivoting assembly is not working properly.
Do not overexert yourself with this or any other exercise program.
Listen
to your body and respond to any reactions you may be having. You must learn to
distinguish “good” pain, like fatigue, from “bad” pain, which hurts. If you experience
any pain or tightness in your chest, an irregular heartbeat or shortness of breath, stop
exercising immediately. Consult your physician before continuing.
Use care when getting on and off the equipment.
Set up and use your Ab
Lounge on a solid, level, carpeted surface. Follow the instructions demonstrated in
your video and on page 9 in this manual for proper entry and exit techniques.
Wear appropriate clothing when exercising.
Workout clothing should be
comfortable and lightweight. Wear athletic shoes, such as running or aerobic shoes.
Do not use this product with bare feet or when wearing only socks or stockings.
Have plenty of clearance behind and in front of your Ab Lounge.
It is
important to keep children, pets, furniture and other objects out of the way when
using your unit. You should have a minimum of 3 feet of clearance both in front of
and behind your unit.
The Ab Lounge is not intended for use by children.
Keep this and all fitness
equipment out of the reach of children.
WARNING
FAILURE TO READ AND FOLLOW THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS STATED IN THE OWNER’S MANUAL
AND VIDEO MAY RESULT IN POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.KEEP CHILDREN AWAY.
MAXIMUM USER WEIGHT 275 LBS. REPLACE THIS LABEL IF DAMAGED, ILLEGIBLE OR REMOVED.
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NIT WARNING AND CAUTION LABELS
A Total Fitness Program is more than just exercise. It is a “fitness for life” plan that goes
hand in hand with an overall healthy lifestyle. This includes regular check-ups, healthy
eating habits and exercise for the rest of your life.
Your total fitness program consists of four parts:
• Aerobic exercise to burn fat and calories.
• Strength conditioning exercises to tone and tighten your muscles,
increase your metabolic rate, and strengthen your bones.
• Stretching exercises to keep you moving freely and help prevent injuries.
• A diet that is safe, sensible and healthy. (Refer to the enclosed Eating
Plan booklet.)
Today, all fitness research recommends both aerobic exercise and strength conditioning
to achieve balanced fitness. By improving your aerobic fitness you will strengthen
your heart and lungs, increase your stamina and endurance and help with weight
loss. Strength conditioning adds lean muscle to your body, which increases your
body’s metabolism. In this process, your body burns more calories, even while you
rest. When you combine aerobic workouts with strength conditioning, you can burn
more fat and calories than with just aerobic exercises alone.
The Ab Lounge workout will help you out with part of your Total Fitness Program by
giving you a toning and stretching workout for your core abdominal muscles. Adding
aerobic workouts at least three times per week and building to 30 minutes per session
will accelerate results and benefits. Good examples of aerobic exercise include walking,
hiking, swimming, jogging and stair stepping. Benefits of a progressive aerobic
program can include weight loss and a decreased risk for heart disease and other
chronic ailments. Strength training for your upper and lower body, and some total
body stretching will round out your program. But, you also need to make healthy,
low-fat eating a big priority.
Consult with your physician
about an eating plan
that’s right for you. Healthy eating habits and exercise will help you reach your goal!
We recommend that you follow dietary guidelines approved by the U.S. Department of
Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. These guidelines
are contained in the Food Guide Pyramid.
Fruit
Group
Vegetable
Group
Bread, Cereal, Rice
& Pasta Group
Fats, Oils,
& Sweets
Meat, Poultry,
Fish, Beans,
Eggs & Nuts
Milk,
Yogurt &
Cheese
KEY
Fat (naturally
occurring and
added)
Sugar
(added)
Starting at the base of the pyramid, you
should strive for 6 - 11 servings a day
from the Bread, Cereal, Rice and Pasta
food group. You should eat 3 - 5 servings
a day from the Vegetable group, and
2 - 4 servings from the Fruit group. You
should also eat 2 - 3 servings a day from
the Milk, Yogurt and Cheese group, and
from the Meat, Poultry, Fish, Beans,
Eggs and Nuts food group. Lastly, use
Fats, Oils and Sweets sparingly.
Y
OUR TOTAL FITNESS PROGRAM
WARNING LABEL 1
WARNING
DETACH THIS END OF BAND FROM FRAME BEFORE
FOLDING. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN INJURY.
WARNING LABEL 2
(2 locations)
IMPORTANT: SEE PAGE 3 FOR PLACEMENT OF FOLLOWING WARNING
AND CAUTION LABELS ON UNIT.
