Fitness Quest Eclipse 1000HR, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ... L h _ b A tZ_ ZI_ I l i_ Z t2_ 3 y_ _ For Maximum Effectiveness and Safety Please Read This Owner s Manual Before Using Your _ Eclipse _ IO00HR i _ I I u ...

Page 2: ...7 Target Heart Rate Zone 19 Your Total Fitness Program 20 Limited Warran_ Service 21 Workout Progress Chart 22 Exercise Data 23 Fitne sO 2001 Fitnes_ Quest_ Inc All rights reserved Eclipse TM and Orbi at Linking System TM ape a t_ _demarks of Fitness QuestLR inc U S Paten ed f15 893 8Z0 Made in Taiwan No part of this booklet may be reproduced or utilized in any Form or by any means electronic med_...

Page 3: ...0HR is so easy to use tlnat you ll be able to step on and begin your workout rigfnt away Finally the streamlined profile of the Eclipse t 000HR will fit in any home or apartment and time transportation wheels make it easy to maneuver and store Just one hour a week three twenty minute sessions is all it takes to begin experienc ing the healtln benefits of aerobic exercise Witln regular use of your ...

Page 4: ... or tightness in your cl_est an irregular heartbeat or shortness of breath stop exercising immediately Consult your physician before continuing Remember to breathe Do not hold your breath while exercising tf during the course of exercising you become so breathless that you cannot hold a short conversation stow down Use care when stepping on and off the equipment Set LIt and use your Eclipse I000HR...

Page 5: ...se TM 100OHR Specifications Product Weigl Approx 85 lbs Length 44 _ Width 265 Height 61 Maximum user weight 275 Ibs Pulse Grips Stationary Handlebar Dual Action Handlebar Water Bottle e Foot Platform o Front RoLlers oRear Caps 4 ...

Page 6: ...watch P_ or listen to music as many people find that makes your workout more er_oyable Take your setbacks in stride If you miss a day on your schedule or even a week itis not too late to get back on track If you are having trouble sticking to your goals review them and make sure they are realistic Make adjustments as you ttnink they are needed Your Eclipse TM O00HR orkout dill Consist of Three Pha...

Page 7: ...estwith a slowerpace for one minute Repeat thispatternuntilyour twentyminutesareup Remember to monitoryour tqeartratethroughoutyourworkout Itwill helpyou determinethelevelof exertionthat issafeand appropriate for you andserveasa good measure of your progress towardimprovedfitness There are four variables that will help you control the intensity of your workout and keep your heart rate at a safe an...

Page 8: ... hand Keeping your inner thig Ts close togettTer slowly pul your foot towards your buttocks until you fee a gentle stretch in tf7e fl ont of your thigh You do not have to touch your buttocks with your heel Stop pulling when you feel the stretct7 Keep your kneecap pointing straight clown and keep your knees close together Do not let the lifted knee swing outwards Hold the stretch for 20 to 30 secon...

Page 9: ...oulder lengt _ apart and your knees slightly bent Bend forward from your waist witll your arms extending loosely in front of your body Gently bounce from the waist flexing your body as far forward as it wi I go Hold for 20 to 30 seconds Straighten up and repeat 5 Standing Hamstrings Stretch Stand with your legs hip width apart Extend one leg out in front of you and keep that foot flat against the ...

Page 10: ...ees Lean forward from the waist arid press down lightly on the inside of your knees You sf3ould feel a stretch in the muscles of your inside thigh 8 Arm Pullback Stand with your feet shoulder widt _ apart and toes pointing forward and with your knees slightly bent Let your arms flang relaxed on either side of your body Expand your chest and pull your shoulders back Bend your elbows slightly and cl...

Page 11: ... in the rnost forward position and then move your feet to time position that feels most comfortable to you while striding The further back your feet are placed on the foot pedals the greater tile vertical height ot the elliptical motion and therefore tlle harder the workout USING THE HANDLEBARS _ Stationary Handlebars four Eclipse TM 1000HR comes with both dual action handlebars and stationary han...

Page 12: ...chart found on page 19 of this manual for additional information about the importance of working within certain heart rate zones Dual Action Handlebars Place your hands midway between the top and bottom of the left and right arms Orl the dual action handlebars Adjust your hands Lip and down slightly to find the position most comfortable for you Bend your elbows slightly so that your arms are not t...

Page 13: ...rs andfor po istl as these will damage the surface o Store your equipment in a dry area away from children and _igl traffic areas o Regularly check tile tightness of nuts bolts and pins Storing directions four elliptical trainer is lightweight compact and portable It can be easily moved from place to place and is small enougfn to store in a closet Stand in front of the trainer and rnake sure that ...

Page 14: ... before beginning your workout Getting off 2 i 31 When stepping off you must bring the machine to a complete stop Grasp the stationary handlebars with both hands and step off the lower foot pedal onto the floor Then carefully bring your other foot over the machine and down to the floo_ Let go of the stationary handlebars Important safety tips Always wear rubl_er soled workout slqoes Always make su...

Page 15: ...sic exercises that you can do on your Eclipse 1000HR Before performing any of the exercises please read these instructions care fully When you are ready to begin make sure that you have warmed up adequately as described on pages 7 9j Remember to breathe properly and make sure that you drink plenty of water before during and after your workout Adjusting the speed or cadence of each exercise will al...

Page 16: ...ntil you feet as if you are sitting in a chair Maintain this upright position throughout time exercise Keep your shoulders aligned over your hips and your head upright and relaxed Avoid leaning or pulling back on the handlebars tb avoid stress or pain to your knee joints it is important to keep your knees aligned directly over your ankles and not to flex tlTem beyond your toes You wilt feel additi...

Page 17: ...not round your back Move your legs forward Your legs will be moving slightly in front of your body as if you were cycling Keep your shoulders aligned over your hips In this exercise you will feel more emphasis in the muscles in the back of your Ilips and thighs 7 Reverse backward lean position Stand upright on the l oot pedals with your hands on either the stationary or dual action handlebars Lean...

Page 18: ... you and your goals In doing either of the programs listed try and incorporate the variou__ difl_erent exercises described on pages t 4 through 18 First time exercisers should follow Program I and gradually build up both the time and intensity of your workout lfyou are aheady a regular exerciser you may wish to follow Program 2 Always remember to warm up and cool down Never try to overdo it modera...

Page 19: ... most cases tills program will produce results consistent with the fitness goals for tt_e majority of t le general fitness population Exercises Frequency Duration Intensity Stepping Speed Do an v combinations of all the exercises or simply focus on tile exercises I 2 for tile entire exercise period 3 5 times per week 20 45 minutes 70 80 of age predicted maximum heart rate 50 60 strides per minute ...

Page 20: ...ronger it wilt require more effort for you to reach your target heart rate zone The chart illustrates the predicted minimum and rnaximum ta_ge_ heart rate zones for cardiovascular fitness for the average individ ual in good tlealth To use the chart find your age and the corresponding minimum and maximum target heart rate zones DETERMBN_NG YOUR HEART RATE To determine your heart rate Pause just lon...

Page 21: ...ts with strength conditioning as you wilt with your Eclipse TM 1000HR you can burn more fat and calories than with just aerobic exercise alone The Eclipse 1000HR workout will help with the first two parts of your Total Fitness Program but you need to make healthy low fat eating a big priority as well Consult with your physician about an eating plan thatt_ right for you Healthy eating habits and ex...

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Page 23: ...make as many copies as you think youll need We suggest you keep these in a notebook You wilt find it both informative and motivational to look back at what you ve done and this data will help you to chart future fitness goals as you progress Every two weeks measure yourself to recllart your progress Measuring Sights Abdomen Hi Calves UR 22 ...

Page 24: ...EXERCISE DATA CHART Update once a week Week Date of Workouts Total Workout Time 23 ...

Page 25: ...fXERCISE DATA CHART Update once a week Week Date Of _ orkouts Total _ orkout Time 24 ...

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