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1) BEFORE EACH use, visually inspect the
equipment. NEVER use this equipment if
it is not working properly or if there are
damaged or worn parts. Call our Customer
Service Department with any questions.
2) CONSULT your physician before starting
this or any other exercise program. Fitness
training can result in SERIOUS INJURY
OR DEATH. Risk of injury can be lessened
when safe techniques and common sense
are practiced. Before beginning your
first workout, become familiar with the
Perfect Ab Carver
®
Sport and review all
exercise guidelines prior to using the
equipment. Your physician should assist
you in determining the target heart rate
zone appropriate for your age and physical
condition. If you are taking medication that
may affect your heart rate, a physician’s
advice is absolutely essential before
use of this equipment. 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 preexisting
health problems or wrist, elbow, shoulder
or other joint and/or muscle impairments.
3) DO NOT use if you are over 300 lbs.
4) USE caution when rolling out for the first
time as you may roll out excessively. To
protect against rolling out too far, place the
Perfect Ab Carver
®
Sport 12 inches from a
wall. Use the wall to block your movement
and progressively move back as you build
up your core strength. Use on a non-skid
surface ONLY. DO NOT use on surfaces such
as tile, lineoleum or on surfaces that are
wet such as a pool deck.
5) 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, dizziness, nausea
or shortness of breath, STOP exercising at once
and consult your physician immediately.
6) IT IS strongly suggested that handicapped
or disabled people have medical approval
before using this equipment and should be
under close supervision when using any
exercise equipment.
7) WARM UP before any exercise program
by doing 5 to 10 minutes of gentle aerobic
exercise, such as walking, followed by
stretching.
8) START OUT slowly and progress sensibly.
Even if you are an experienced exerciser,
start with the easier modifications of the
exercises and become familiar with all of the
exercises before moving on to more advanced
modifications.
9) BREATHE naturally, never holding your
breath during an exercise. Avoid over training,
you should be able to carry on a conversation
while exercising.
10) USE this equipment ONLY for the intended
use as described by the manufacturer. DO NOT
modify the equipment or use attachments not
recommended by the manufacturer.
11) HAVE plenty of clearance space. It is
important to keep children, pets, furniture
and other objects out of the way when using
your equipment. You should have a minimum
of 3 feet of clearance space to avoid
unnecessary physical contact.
FAILURE TO READ AND FOLLOW THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS STATED IN
THIS USER GUIDE MAY RESULT IN POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Important Safety Information
