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INSTRUCTIONS FOR ASSEMBLING 

YOUR OWNERS MANUAL

1. Print out all pages. Do not shuffle pages.

2. Make sure all the pages lay “print-side” up 

with the cover page on the top of the stack.

3. Take the next page from the top of the stack  

and lay it “print-side” down.  Return it to the 
same place in the stack.

4. Repeat Step 3 for every other page on 

the stack.

5. Fold the stack in half as shown.

6. Staple in the center if necessary.

Summary of Contents for Gazelle Edge

Page 1: ... the pages lay print side up with the cover page on the top of the stack 3 Take the next page from the top of the stack and lay it print side down Return it to the same place in the stack 4 Repeat Step 3 for every other page on the stack 5 Fold the stack in half as shown 6 Staple in the center if necessary ...

Page 2: ...For Maximum Effectiveness and Safety Please Read This Owner s Manual Before Using Your Gazelle Edge OWNER S MANUAL ...

Page 3: ...uced or utilized in any form by any means electronic mechanical or otherwise without the express written consent of the copyright holder 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 11 14 15 16 17 19 20 Introduction Important Safety Tips Specifications Parts Exercise Guidelines Target Heart Rate Zone Getting Started Workout Guidelines Gazelle Edge Exercises Care Storage Total Fitness Program Limited Warranty Service Workout Pro...

Page 4: ...irm muscles and improve your cardiovascular endurance All of the exercises are easy to do and feel good not painful or exhausting You ll be able to step onto your Gazelle Edge and begin your workout just what you need to improve your fitness the healthy easy way One hour a week three fun 20 minute sessions is all it takes to begin experiencing the health benefits of aerobic exercise With regular u...

Page 5: ...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 STEPPING ON AND OFF EQUIPMENT Set up and use your Gazelle Edge on a solid level carpeted surface Follow the instruc tions on page 8 in this manual for proper entry and exit techniques...

Page 6: ... 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 Date Measuring Sights Waist Abdomen Hips Thighs L R Calves L R E x e r c i s e G u i d e l i n e s 4 S p e c i f i c a t i o n s Pa r t s Gazelle Edge Specifications Product Weight Approx 40 lbs Maximum user weight 250 lbs Fitness Compu...

Page 7: ...ting an exercise program choose a time of day that s good for you and then stick closely to it Try to do your Gazelle Edge workout three times per week at first and then gradually progress to four or five days a week Choose a time when you feel energetic when there are few interruptions and when you have not eaten a heavy meal for approximately two hours MOTIVATIONAL TIPS Keep your motivation and ...

Page 8: ...rt and Cheese group and from the Meat Poultry Fish Beans Eggs and Nuts food group Lastly use Fats Oils and Sweets sparingly E x e r c i s e G u i d e l i n e s 6 Once the basic Gazelle Edge workout is comfortable for you interval training offers the opportunity for greater workout variety cardiovascular benefits and increased calorie burning Interval training means alternating short periods of hig...

Page 9: ...te good cardiovascular conditioning A well conditioned athlete may prefer to work up to an 80 85 rate Using your heart rate as an indicator of your fitness level provides a built in work intensifier If you re untrained you ll require less effort to reach your target heart rate zone As your cardio vascular fitness improves and you become stronger it will require more effort for you to reach your ta...

Page 10: ...crossbars with your hands placed just inside the handles Begin to move your feet back and forth in a very small controlled glide When you are comfortable with this leg motion and feel balanced increase your stride width slightly Keep your knees soft or slightly flexed and your posture upright throughout the motion This move ment is called the Basic Glide Use this Basic Glide with your hands on the...

Page 11: ...nded that beginners keep their toes against the toe plate until they feel comfortable with their balance HAND POSITIONS The position of your hands on the handle grips will allow you to vary the intensity of your workouts and change the emphasis from lower body to upper body There are four positions that are used throughout your Gazelle Edge workout Neutral Grip Place your hands midway between the ...

Page 12: ...ou comfortably can Your heels will naturally lift slightly as each leg moves to the back Do not attempt to keep your heel pressed to the foot platform but allow this lifting motion to occur Maintain good upright posture throughout this exercise and a soft knee position Glide only as wide as you can while maintaining good balance and posture This exercise can be performed with the neutral or low ha...

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