TOTAL GYM
®
XTREME OWNER’S MANUAL |
STARTING OUT
11
Starting Out
GENERAL SAFETY TIPS
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While performing exercises with quick tempo repetitions, the Total Gym
®
may move. Please be aware of the action and make
necessary adjustments as you continue your exercise program.
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Wear athletic shoes and comfortable light clothing when exercising on the Total Gym
®
.
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Do not exercise barefoot.
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Check your exerciser before using to ensure that all the parts are in place and working properly
(see pages 12 and 13 for details on
Inspection, Maintenance and Storage)
.
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Adult supervision is required at all times.
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The Rails and Glideboard can be raised to any desired level on the Height Adjustment Column depending upon your degree of fitness.
Please note
, however, that the Rails cannot be raised to the highest position on the Height Adjustment Column when the Leg Pulley
Bracket is attached to the column.
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Be sure you have plenty of free space –
at least 60.96-91.44 cm / 24-36 in / 24-36 po of clearance around the exerciser
– so
that performing on the Total Gym
®
, as well as getting on and off, is convenient and safe.
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Each time you raise or lower the Height Adjustment Column, be sure you hold it to keep it from dropping to the floor.
AS EASY AS 1-2-3
Begin using the product at a low incline. As your fitness level progresses, increase the incline to increase the intensity and improve your
muscle strength. Don’t be in a hurry to exercise at a high intensity level; start out easily and build gradually. The Total Gym
®
is as easy as
1-2-3 to use, so read on...
1. IMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBER WHEN USING THE TOTAL GYM
®
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Always have control of the glideboard before getting on and off the exerciser.
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Keep your feet on the floor when getting on and off the exerciser. Only remove them from the floor for the duration of the exercise.
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If you are using the handles, hold onto them as you get on and off the glideboard.
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Remove Cable from Glideboard when not using Cable Handles.
2. EXERCISING WITH THE HANDLES ONLY
Grasp the handles which are attached to the cable and slide the glideboard to a position in which you can comfortably sit or lay
down when performing the desired exercise (see the Exercise Guide). Be sure to keep your feet on the floor until you are in the
correct position for the specific exercise. Then, if the exercise calls for your feet to be off the floor, place your feet as specified in the
instructions.
3. EXERCISING WITH THE WING ATTACHMENTS AND TRI-GRIP SHAPER BARS
Slide the glideboard to a position in which you can comfortably sit or lay down on when performing the desired exercise (see the
Exercise Guide). Keep your feet on the ground until you are in the correct position and feel comfortable. Then, place your feet in the
proper position and begin to exercise.
When starting your exercise program, begin with the basic exercises in the Exercise Guide included with your Total Gym
®
to familiarize
yourself with the movements. Use the lowest incline level to start with - you can work up to a higher incline level in the weeks and months
to come.
For the specific Total Gym
®
exercises and programs, study and follow the instructions in the
Exercise Guide
included with your product.
