AIR250 ABDOMINAL
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OPERATION MANUAL
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HOW TO USE THE AIR250 ABDOMINAL
(CONTINUED)
CAUTION
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Consult your physician before beginning any exercise
program.
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This equipment should only be used with proper
instructions.
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Proper warm-up required to help prevent serious injury.
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Always maintain good form and control during exercise.
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If you feel pain, faintness, or are unable to maintain
good form, stop immediately.
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Use caution when increasing/decreasing resistance
during exercise.
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Never make adjustments to the machine during
exercise. Failure to do so could result in serious injury.
CONCENTRIC PHASE (FORWARD MOVEMENT)
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Flex your upper body forward using your abdominal muscles for the movement.
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Keep your body in contact with the Seat and Chest Pad during movement.
ECCENTRIC PHASE (BACKWARD MOVEMENT)
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Return the Chest Pads (Exercise Arm) to the start position in a smooth, controlled manner.
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Slower speed during backward movement is recommended.
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Maintain control of the load; keep the Exercise Arm off of the frame stop throughout the exercise.
BREATHING
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Exhale during the concentric phase (forward movement).
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Inhale during the eccentric phase (backward movement).
TRAINING TIPS
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Ensure your feet are on the floor, or the anti-slip step, throughout the exercise.
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Maintain the natural curvature of your spine.
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Avoid rocking your body to create momentum when moving heavy loads.
