IMPETUS iT 4500, User Manual

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Inner Thigh Stretch
Sit with the soles of your feet together and knees pointing
outward. Pull your feet as close into the groin area as possible.
Hold for 15 counts, then relax. Repeat three times.
Stretches: Quadriceps and Hip Muscles
Toe Touches
Stand with your knees bend slightly, slowly bend forward from the
hips. Allow your back and shoulders to relax as you stretch down
toward your toes. Go as far as you can and hold for 15 counts,
then relax. Repeat three times.
Stretch: Hamstring, Back of Knees, Back
Quadriceps Stretch
Stand on one foot with one hand hold onto the wall to balance,
raise the other foot behind you, and pull up your foot as close to
your buttocks as possible. Hold for 15 counts, then relax. Repeat
three times.
Stretch: Quadriceps muscles, Hip muscle
Calf/Achilles Stretch
Stretch: Lower legs, Achilles tendons, and Ankles
With one leg in front of the other and arms out, lean against the
wall. Keep your back leg straight and back foot flat on the ground;
then bend the front leg and lean forward by moving your hips
toward the wall. Hold, then repeat on the other side. To cause
even further stretching the Achilles tendons, slightly bend back
leg as well.
Ham String Stretch
Sit with one leg extended. Bring the sole of the opposite foot
toward you, resting it against the extended leg's inner thigh.
Stretch toward your toe as far as possible, hold for 15 counts,
then relax. Repeat three times for both legs. .
Stretches: Hamstring, Lower Back and Groin
11.Warm Up
Warm up is an important part of every workout. It prepares the body for more strenuous exercise
and reduces the chance of joint and body injuries by increasing your blood flow to the muscles,
delivering more oxygen to the muscles, and increasing the body temperature.
Suggested Stretches
The following stretches provide a good warm-up and cool-down. Move slowly as you stretch.
12.Operation Instruction/Caution:
a. Never start the treadmill without making sure all wires are normal and with no damage.
b. The machine works only the Safety key attached to the monitor, remove the Safety key when
the treadmill is not in use.
c. Clip the safety key to your clothes during the workout;
d. Stand on the foot rails before starting the treadmill;
e. Never start the treadmill while you are standing on the running belt;
f. Press <Start> to start the treadmill.
Stop the workout immediately when you feel any discomfort; consult your physicians for
advice.
Please read your Monitor Operating Manual for operating the monitor. Thank you!
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