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For Maximum Effectiveness 

and Safety, Please Read 

This Owner’s Manual

and View the Instructional 

Video Before Using Your 

Gazelle Power Plus.

Owner’s

Manual

Fitness Quest warrants this product to be free from all 

defects in material and workmanship when used 

according 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, EST.

Please record the following information and keep for reference.

Serial #: ___________________

Date Of Purchase: ___________

Save your sales receipt. 

(You may wish to staple it into this manual.)

Dedication to Quality

9/29/03

Summary of Contents for GAZELLE POWER PLUS

Page 1: ...sed according 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 EST Please record the following information and keep for reference Serial ___________________ Date Of Purchase ___________ Save your sales receipt You may wish to sta...

Page 2: ...or by any means electronic mechanical or otherwise without the expressed written consent of the copyright holder REV 9 29 03 Introduction 2 Important Safety Tips 3 Specifications Parts 4 Exercise Guidelines 5 Target Heart Rate Zone 7 Getting Started 8 Workout Guidelines 9 Gazelle Power Plus Exercises 11 Care Storage 14 Your Total Fitness Program 15 Workout Progress Chart 16 Exercise Data Chart 18 ...

Page 3: ...our Gazelle Power Plus you may soon notice some important changes in yourself such as More endurance and stamina Less body fat and excess weight if you also follow our healthy eating plan Improved muscle tone in both upper and lower body Increased energy for daily tasks Less stress and a more positive outlook The Gazelle is a revolution in exercise Now it s time to take full advantage of it s tota...

Page 4: ... OFF EQUIPMENT Set up and use your Gazelle Power Plus on a solid level carpeted surface Follow the instructions demonstrated in your video and on page 8 in this manual for proper entry and exit techniques HAVE PLENTY OF CLEARANCE BEHIND AND IN FRONT OF YOUR GAZELLE POWER PLUS It is important to keep children pets furniture and other objects out of the way of the swinging foot platforms You should ...

Page 5: ...ulics Right Swing Arm Right Frame Top Cable Holder Cross Tube Left Hydraulics Handle Left Frame Water Bottle Gazelle Power Plus Total Body Workout Video ALSO INCLUDES Product Weight Approx 88 lbs Maximum user weight 350 lbs Length 41 Width 31 1 2 Height 53 3 4 Date Weight Chest Arms Thighs Calves Waist Abdomen Hips Resting Heart Rate Date Weight Chest Arms Thighs Calves Waist Abdomen Hips Resting ...

Page 6: ... that you do stretching exercises for your calves hamstrings hip flexors triceps shoulders quads and back To prevent injury and maximize performance we recommend that you begin each workout with at least 5 to 10 minutes of gentle exercise that gradually increases your heart rate and warms up your muscles You can do this by practicing all of the basic Gazelle Power Plus movements at a slow tempo an...

Page 7: ...y Today all fitness research recommends both aerobic exercise and strength conditioning to achieve balanced fitness By improving your aerobic fitness you will strengthen your heart and lungs increase your stamina and endurance and help with weight loss Strength conditioning adds lean muscle to your body increasing your body s metabo lism In this process your body burns more calories even while you...

Page 8: ...ine your heart rate To do so Pause just long enough from your exercise to take your pulse a Place your right thumb on top of the pulse sensor that is on your electronics monitor Wait 6 seconds b Your estimated heart rate range will be displayed on screen Check the chart above to see if you are within your range according to your age Remember that training heart rate ranges are predictions and base...

Page 9: ... are completely on the unit Carefully place your right foot on the right foot platform and step on Next bring your left foot up to the left foot platform and step on Keep your hands in place until you feel completely comfortable and balanced Now you are ready to start gliding Getting Off Bring your unit to a complete stop and make sure that you feel balanced on both foot platforms Place both of yo...

Page 10: ...wide as you can while maintaining good balance and posture The Power Glide is an advanced exercise that should be performed only after proficiency is attained on the first five basic exercises 4 HIGH GLIDE Start with a Basic Glide movement Lift your heels rise up on your toes as you glide maintaining upright posture Avoid letting your ankles roll outward as your heels lift Concentrate on lifting u...

Page 11: ...r knees should be soft not locked Glide your feet back and forth in a controlled manner The front of each foot platform should glide slightly past the base of the unit frame Push and pull gently with your arms to assist the leg motion Maintain good upright posture throughout this exercise with your shoulders aligned directly over your hips This exercise can be performed with the neutral low or hig...

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