background image

2 5

2 4

THIGHS

Adductions (23)

S t a rting position: Sit with feet hooked under the stabilizer bar
with  knees  on  the  outside  of  the  thigh  bar  resistance  bands
positioned to the back undermount. 

Movement:  Squeeze  the  knees  together  and  slowly  re t u rn  to
the starting position.

Muscles Emphasized: Inner thighs.

Abductions (24)

S t a rting position: Sit with feet hooked under the stabilizer bar
with  knees  on  the  outside  of  the  thigh  bar  resistance  bands
positioned to the back undermount. 

M o v e m e n t : P ress the knees out and away from the Power Gym,
b reathing  out  while  pushing  and  breathing  in  while  slowly
re t u rning to the starting position.

Muscles Emphasized: Outer thighs.

HIPS

Hip Extensions (25)

S t a rting  position: Adjust  the  seat  back  to  the  incline  position.
Place  the  right  foot flat  on  the  floor to  the right  of  the  Power
Gym. Grab the top of the back pad with both hands. Rest the left
foot on the stepper.

M o v e m e n t : Extend the left leg away from the body in a straight
position  and  re t u rn  to  the  starting  position.  Reverse  legs 
and re p e a t .

Muscles  Emphasized: Gluteus  maximus  muscles  which  is  also
re f e rred as the butt, hamstring muscles, quad muscles, isolating
on the gluteus muscles.

ABS

Abdominal Crunch (26)

S t a rting  position:  Remove  the  back  pad  and  attach  the  ro l l e r
attachment.  Sit  on  the  Power  Gym  and  hook  feet  under  the 
stabilizer  bar.  Adjust  the  height  of  the  handle  bars  so  that  you 
a re  seated  in  the  upright  position.  Use  the  seatbelt  for  support, 
stability and isolation of the abdominal muscles.

Movement: Grab the handle bars and pull forw a rd with the abs and
push back to the starting position with the back. Breath out while
moving  forw a rd  and  breath  in  while  re t u rning  to  the  starting 
position.  The  back  rollers  have  to  be  in  constant  contact  with 
the back.

Muscles Emphasized: Abdominal muscles and lower back muscles.

Abdominal Obliques (27)

S t a rting  position:  Remove  the  back  pad  and  replace  it  with  the
back  roller  attachment.  Sit  on  the  Power  Gym  facing  diagonally
with  feet  together  on  the  same  side.  Use  the  seatbelt  for  more 
s u p p o rt, stability and isolation of the abdominal muscles.

M o v e m e n t : Grab  the  handle  bars  and  pull  forw a rd  with  abs 
and  push  back  to  the  starting  position  using  your  back.  The 
upper  body  moves  towards  the  stepper  at  an  angle.  Breath  out
while  moving  forw a rd  and  breath  in  while  re t u rning  to  the 
s t a rting position. The back rollers have to be in constant contact
with the back.

Muscles  Emphasized:

Lateral  flexor  muscles  and  the 

oblique muscles.

photo 23

photo 24

photo 25

photo 26

photo 27

Содержание Power Gym

Страница 1: ...UCTION MANUAL TOTAL BODY EXERCISE WORKOUT Includes 30 exercises using the Power Gym A Quality Thane Fitness Product Thane Fitness is a subsidiary of Thane International Inc La Quinta Ca 92253 www than...

Страница 2: ...6 A Warm up 6 B Aerobic Resistance and Flexibility Exercises 7 C Cool down 7 Low Intensity Workout 8 Intermediate Workout 10 Advanced Workout 13 The Power Gym Exercises 16 CARDIOVASCULAR 16 Adjustabl...

Страница 3: ...35 have health problems have a history of heart disease in your family or if you are overweight The Power Gym Components of Balance Fitness The American College of Sports Medicine s ACSM new guidelin...

Страница 4: ...ith a sports medicine expert to establish the rates that are right for you This is especially important if you are over 35 have been sedentary for several years are overweight or have a history of hea...

Страница 5: ...rm better and will decrease the aches and pains most people experience The warm up prepares your muscles for exercise and allows your oxygen to ready itself for what is to come This usually takes abou...

Страница 6: ...rformed while continuing to step CHEST Chest flies in the upright position Photo 13 3 sets of 15 reps 1 minute active rest between sets Note Active rest constitutes continuing to step while resting th...

Страница 7: ...pace 3 sets return to regular stepping UPPER BODY EXERCISES To be performed while continuing to step CHEST Chest flies in the upright position Photo 13 3 sets of 15 reps 1 minute active rest between...

Страница 8: ...band during the warm up phase Three resistance bands after the warm up Adjustable dial hydraulic exercise levels 4 8 STRETCHING While seated on Power Gym stretch all body parts to be worked out to ful...

Страница 9: ...egular stepping COOL DOWN 5 minutes cool down Easy stepping low intensity ABDOMINAL Abdominal crunch Photo 26 3 sets of 50 reps 30 seconds between sets EXERCISES PERFORMED AFTER COOL DOWN 3 cables 5 s...

Страница 10: ...the shoulder in a repetitive movement Muscles Emphasized Bicep muscles Concentration Curls 4 Starting position Sit sideways on the Power Gym with legs apart and feet firmly on the floor Grab the resi...

Страница 11: ...to the starting position Reverse position for the right arm Muscles Emphasized Bicep muscles and the large muscles of the upper back CHEST Flat Chest Press 10 Starting position Adjust the seat back to...

Страница 12: ...r Gym with back straight against the pad and feet hooked under the stabilizer bar Arms lowered against the body and palms facing inward Movement Slowly raise arms away from the body to shoulder level...

Страница 13: ...he body forward when walking or running Leg Press 22 Starting position Sit on the Power Gym with feet strapped in the pedals as if stepping grab the handle bars on either side of the machine Movement...

Страница 14: ...luteus muscles ABS Abdominal Crunch 26 Starting position Remove the back pad and attach the roller attachment Sit on the Power Gym and hook feet under the stabilizer bar Adjust the height of the handl...

Страница 15: ...Performed simultaniously with the abdominal obliques Muscles Emphasized Lateral flexor muscle and lower back muscle Back Massage 30 Starting position Laying flat facing down resting on the back pad w...

Страница 16: ...ty so familiar to the chronic dieter Dieting will in the long run make you fatter You re reading this because what you want to lose is fat And you don t want to suffer too much in the process The simp...

Страница 17: ...ally thin people typically follow both of these two simple patterns 1 Eat only when hungry and 2 Stop eating when no longer hungry 30 3 Try to avoid processed foods high in sugar and white flour Check...

Страница 18: ...he tasty part below the oil Or bring your own healthful salad dressing Never order anything that is deep fried Remember to ask about this because there are many more foods that are deep fried than is...

Страница 19: ...high blood pressure Eat slowly This will help minimize the effect of cravings because you will find that you are satisfied sooner than you would be if you were wolfing your food down Vary your diet Us...

Страница 20: ...Notes...

Отзывы: