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How to Use This Flip Chart
Your body is probably thanking you already. It can hardly wait to feel those old muscles toning
up. That’s because the Total Gym
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PREMIERE Exercise System is a great way to get in shape
and stay in shape. Use it as an exercise machine or team it up with other sports as a training
machine. It can improve your tennis, racquetball, golf, skiing and swimming, as well as your
overall physical and aerobic fitness.
Don’t push yourself too hard if you haven’t exercised lately. Take it easy and work up slowly.
noTe: as with any exercise program, consult your physician before starting a workout on
the Total gym
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Premiere.
We’ve developed various exercise programs which tone, firm, shape, strengthen and recondition
your muscles. Choose the program that suits your fitness level or interest. If you are not a
regular exerciser, we recommend you perform the starter program for the first 2 weeks or until
you feel comfortable moving on to the Basic Beginners Program. Turn to your desired exercise
program and attach this Flip Chart to your Total Gym
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PREMIERE. Now you’re ready to sculpt a
new body
After working out on the Total Gym
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PREMIERE, the first thing you’ll notice is that you feel
better. Not only while you exercise, but all the time. Next, you’ll observe your steady climb up the
resistance levels. Every time you raise the glideboard, your body has increased in fitness.
Words like “level” and “repetition” are explained on the following pages in easy to understand
terms. Review the terms carefully in order to fully understand their usage in the Exercise
Program Charts.
What is fitness? In general, fitness can be viewed as a measure of body composition (fat vs.
muscle), aerobic endurance, muscular strength and flexibility. It is also a state of well-being that
breeds confidence and poise. No matter what benefit you want – improved appearance, a higher
level of fitness or just a fun exercise program – you’ll get it with the Total Gym
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PREMIERE
Exercise System. Total Gym
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PREMIERE lets you exercise at your own pace, without the strain
placed on joints by traditional exercises. As you pull yourself up and down the rails, you’re
working against some percentage of your body weight (see the body weight resistant chart on
page 5). Increase or decrease the workload by adjusting the height of the glideboard. There are
38 exercises included in this guide, and they’re all explained in full detail. Some are performed
with the pulley cable hooked to the glideboard, others don’t require the use of the cable. If
the pulley cables are hooked, we recommend you always grasp the handles before sitting or
laying on the glideboard. This controls the glideboard and makes it easier to get into the correct
position for each exercise. When you’re ready to get off the glideboard, maintain control of the
handles until your feet are on the floor or until the glideboard rests at the bottom of the rails.
Total Fitness with Total Gym
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PREMIERE
