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CHAPTER 2: IMPORTANT SAfETy INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 lEGAl DISClAIMER
2.2 bEfORE GETTING STARTED
The Matrix W1x Rower is intended for commercial use. To ensure your
safety and protect the equipment, read all instructions before operating
the rower.
CHOOSING A SITE
The site should be well lit and well ventilated. locate the Matrix W1x
Rower on a structurally solid and flat surface. If the site has a heavy plush
carpet, to protect the carpeting and machinery, you should place a rigid
plastic base under the unit.
Please do not place the Matrix W1x Rower in an area of high humidity,
such as the vicinity of a steam room, indoor pool, or sauna. Exposure to
intensive water vapor or chlorine could adversely affect the electronics,
as well as other parts of the machine.
bEfORE yOUR fIRST ROW
1) Consult a physician. be sure that it is not dangerous for you to
undertake a strenuous exercise program.
2) Improper technique such as extreme lay back or jumping off the seat
can result in injury.
3) Start each workout with several minutes of easy rowing for a warm up.
4) Start your exercise program gradually. Row no more than 5 minutes
the first day to let your body adjust to the new exercise.
5) Gradually increase your rowing time and intensity over the first two
weeks. Do not row at full power until you are comfortable with the
technique and have rowed for at least a week. like any physical activity,
if you increase the volume and intensity too rapidly, fail to warm up
properly, or use poor technique, you will increase the risk of injury.
6) The best resistance setting for a great cardiovascular workout is in
the range of 3-5. Rowing with the resistance setting too high can be
detrimental to your training program because it may reduce your output
and increase your risk of injury.
7) Aim for a stroke rate (spm) of between 24 and 30 spm (strokes per
minute).