Best Fitness BFE1, Owner'S Manual

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SAFETY GUIDELINES

Successful resistance  training programs have  one prominent  feature in common 
...safety. Resistance training has some inherent dangers, as do all physical activities. 
The chance of injury can be greatly reduced or completely removed by using correct 
lifting techniques, proper breathing, maintaining equipment in good working condi-
tion, and by wearing the appropriate clothing.

1.   It is highly recommended that you consult your physician before beginning 
       any exercise program. This is especially important for individuals over the 
       age of 35, or persons with pre-existing health problems.

2.   Always warm up before starting a workout. Try to do a total body warm up 
       before you start. It is especially important to warm up the specifi c muscle 
       groups you are going to be using. This can be as simple as performing a 
       warm up set of high repetitions and light weight for each exercise.

3.   Use proper form. Focus on only working the muscle groups intended for 
       the exercise you are doing. If there is strain elsewhere, you may need to 
       re-evaluate the amount of weight that is involved with the lift. Keeping 
       proper form also includes maintaining control through an entire  range of 
       motion.

4.   Breath properly. Inhale during the eccentric phase of the exercise, and exhale 
       during the lifting, or concentric phase. Never hold your breath during any 
       part of an exercise.

5.   Always wear the appropriate clothing and shoes when exercising. Wearing 
       comfortable athletic shoes with good support and loose fi tting, breathable 
       clothing will reduce the risk of injury.

6.   Maintaining equipment in proper operating condition is of utmost 
       importance for a safe resistance training program. Pulleys and cables should 
       be checked for wear frequently and replaced as needed. Equipment should 
       be lubricated as indicated by the manufacturer.

7.   Read and study all warning labels on this machine. It is absolutely necessary 
       that you familiarize yourself and all others with the proper operation of this 
       machine prior to use.

8.   Keep hands, limbs, loose clothing and long hair well out of the way of all 
       moving parts.

9.   Do not attempt to lift more weight than you can control safely.

10. Inspect the machine daily for loose or worn parts. If a problem is found do 
       not allow the machine to be used until all parts are tightened or worn or 
       defective parts are repaired or replaced.