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Congratulations on your purchase of the Eclipse

®

1100HR/A Elliptical Trainer. You have 

selected one of the most advanced, durable and convenient aerobic exercise products
on the market today. With the Eclipse 1100HR/A, you can get the physiological and
technical benefits of health club models at an incredible value. Whether you are inter-
ested in weight loss, strengthening your heart and lungs, toning muscles or a combina-
tion of these, the Eclipse 1100HR/A Elliptical Trainer can help you achieve your goals.

To give you the best fitness results, aerobic equipment should be simple, fun and 
well-designed. The Eclipse 1100HR/A delivers straight across the board. Its patented
Orbital Linkage System

gives you an easy, low-impact stride that follows a true 

elliptical path with no “drop off” sensation found in so many elliptical trainers. You can
change your muscle involvement quickly and easily by simply changing from a forward
to a reverse foot motion or by changing your position slightly. You’ll use the muscles of
your upper and lower body for a calorie burn approximately equal to running on a
treadmill without sacrificing your knees, hips and ankles. State of the art electronics and
built-in pulse sensors give you an estimated pulse reading which can help maintain a
consistent heart rate. And the Eclipse 1100HR/A is so easy to use that you’ll be able to
step on and begin your workout right away. Finally the streamlined profile of the
Eclipse 1100HR/A will fit in any home or apartment and the transportation wheels
make it easy to maneuver and store.

Just one hour a week - three twenty minute sessions - is all it takes to begin experienc-
ing the health benefits of aerobic exercise. With regular use of your Eclipse 1100HR/A
Elliptical Trainer, you may soon notice some important changes in yourself, such as:

• More endurance and stamina
• Less body fat and excess weight (if you do not increase your caloric intake)
• Improved muscle tone in both your upper and lower body
• Increased energy for daily tasks
• Less stress and a more positive outlook

And if you increase your exercise program to 20 minutes every day, you can accelerate
these benefits dramatically.

We want you to be completely satisfied with your Eclipse 1100HR/A Elliptical Trainer. If 
during the course of using your Eclipse 1100HR/A you have any questions or concerns,
please write or call our Customer Service Specialists at the address or phone number
listed below, or contact us on our website. As always, we wish you success in your 
fitness goals.

Sincerely,

Karla Williamson, Customer Service 

Eclipse 1100HR/A, Customer Service Department
212 Fitness Quest Plaza, Canton, OH 44750-1001
1-800-321-9236, Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm, Eastern Standard Time

www.fitnessquest.com

IMPORTANT: This owner’s manual is the authoritative source of information about
your Eclipse 1100HR/A. Please read it carefully and follow all the instructions.

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XERCISE DATA CHART

Summary of Contents for ECLIPSE 1100HR/A

Page 1: ... to the manufacturer s instructions See Limited Warranty Card for details If you have any comments or questions contact our Customer Service Department toll free at 1 800 321 9236 Monday through Friday 9 00 am to 5 00 pm Eastern Time Please record the following information and keep for reference Serial ___________________ Date Of Purchase ___________ Save your sales receipt You may wish to staple ...

Page 2: ..._______ ____________ _____________ ______________ Week Date Of Workouts Total Workout Time Update once a week EXERCISE DATA CHART 2003 Fitness Quest Inc All rights reserved Eclipse and Orbital Linkage System are trademarks of Fitness Quest Inc U S Patented 5 893 820 U S Design Patent 452 285 Foreign Patents Pending Made in Taiwan No part of this booklet may be reproduced or utilized in any form or...

Page 3: ...tant changes in yourself such as More endurance and stamina Less body fat and excess weight if you do not increase your caloric intake Improved muscle tone in both your upper and lower body Increased energy for daily tasks Less stress and a more positive outlook And if you increase your exercise program to 20 minutes every day you can accelerate these benefits dramatically We want you to be comple...

Page 4: ... 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 Remember to breathe Do not hold your breath while exercising If during the course of exercising you become so breathless that you cannot hold a short conversation slow down Use care when step...

Page 5: ...ogress over time Before writing on them make as many copies as you think you ll need We suggest you keep these in a notebook You will find it both informative and motivational to look back at what you ve done and this data will help you to chart future fitness goals as you progress Every two weeks measure yourself to rechart your progress Resting Heart Rate Calves Thighs Hips Abdomen Waist Weight ...

Page 6: ...unt as your current fitness level allows and progress at a rate that is comfortable to you As your fitness level increases you may want to gradually increase the length of your 5 EXERCISE GUIDELINES A Total Fitness Program is more than exercise and more than eating right It is a fitness for life plan that goes hand in hand with an overall healthy lifestyle This includes regular check ups and exerc...

Page 7: ...nce to make the workout more challenging Cool Down Towards the end of the aerobic and muscle toning phase of your workout gradually slow your tempo down and switch your hands to the stationary handlebar Your goal is to bring your heart rate down to within it s normal resting rate Complete your workout with the series of stretches shown on pages 7 9 of this manual Stretching at the end of your work...

Page 8: ...ce your hands on the chair Keep the heel of the back leg on the ground and move your hips forward Slowly lean forward from the ankle keeping your back leg straight until you feel a stretch in your calf muscles Hold for 20 to 30 seconds Repeat for the opposite leg 18 Frequency 3 4 times per week Duration 20 30 minutes Intensity 60 70 of age predicted maximum heart rate Stepping speed Less than 50 s...

Page 9: ...bars Make sure that you do not round your back while doing this exercise You should feel the action in your upper arms and back muscles Increase the tension as necessary so that you are getting a full upper body workout In this exercise you will feel your biceps the back of your shoulders and your lats working Below and on the following page you will find two workout programs The program that you ...

Page 10: ...s 5 Reverse forward lean position Stand upright on the foot pedals with your hands on either the stationary or dual action handlebars Lean forward slightly with a full body lean as described in 4 Move your legs backward in a smooth elliptical motion This exercise reverses the direction of the previous exercise Avoid leaning or pulling back on the handlebars You will feel more emphasis in the muscl...

Page 11: ... pedals with your hands on either the stationary or dual action handlebars Start by moving your legs forward in a smooth elliptical motion Gradually bend your knees deeper until you feel as if you are sitting in a chair Maintain this upright position throughout the exercise Keep your shoulders aligned over your hips and your head upright and relaxed Avoid leaning or pulling back on the handlebars ...

Page 12: ...operly and make sure that you drink plenty of water before during and after your workout Adjusting the speed or cadence of each exercise will allow you to vary the intensity and make your workout harder or easier Begin with a cadence similar to the pace you use when walking comfortably To increase intensity gradually speed up the pace THE ECLIPSE 1100HR A WORKOUT EXERCISES 1 Basic upright position...

Page 13: ...check the tightness of nuts bolts and pins CARE STORAGE 12 Once your Eclipse 1100HR A is assembled make sure that your workout space has a solid level surface with plenty of space around it Practice getting on and off your trainer a few times until you are comfortable with this movement Getting on Move the left foot pedal to its lowest position 1 Face forward and put your hands on the stationary h...

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