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Resting

Heart Rate

Calves

Thighs

Hips

Abdomen

Waist

Weight

Date

Resting

Heart Rate

Calves

Thighs

Hips

Abdomen

Waist

Weight

Date

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BEFORE STARTING THIS OR ANY OTHER EXERCISE PROGRAM, CONSULT YOUR
PHYSICIAN

, who can assist you in determining the target heart rate zone

appropriate for your age and physical condition. Certain exercises, programs
or types of equipment may not be appropriate for all people. This is especially
important for persons over the age of 35, pregnant women, or those with 
pre-existing health problems or balance impairments.

START OUT SLOWLY AND PROGRESS SENSIBLY.

Progress at a pace that is 

comfortable for you.

MONITOR YOUR HEART RATE WHILE YOU EXERCISE AND KEEP YOUR 
ESTIMATED PULSE RATE WITHIN YOUR TARGET HEART RATE ZONE.

Follow the

instructions on page 9 in this manual regarding heart rate monitoring and
determining your appropriate target heart rate zone.

DO NOT OVER EXERT YOURSELF WITH THIS OR ANY OTHER EXERCISE 
PROGRAM.

Listen to your body and respond to any reactions you may be 

having. You must distinguish “good” pain, like fatigue, from “bad” pain, which
hurts. If you experience any pain or tightness in your chest, an irregular 
heartbeat or shortness of breath, stop exercising immediately. Consult
your physician before continuing.

USE CARE WHEN STEPPING ON AND OFF EQUIPMENT.

Set up and use your

Gazelle Edge on a solid, level, carpeted surface. Follow the instructions on
page 10 in this manual for proper entry and exit techniques.

HAVE PLENTY OF CLEARANCE BEHIND AND IN FRONT OF YOUR GAZELLE EDGE.

It is important to keep children, pets, furniture and other objects out of the
way of the swinging foot platforms. You should have a minimum of 3 feet of
clearance both in front of and behind your Gazelle Edge.

WEAR APPROPRIATE CLOTHING WHEN EXERCISING.

Workout clothing should

be comfortable and lightweight. Wear athletic shoes, such as running or 
aerobic shoes. Do not use this product with bare feet.

GAZELLE EDGE IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE BY CHILDREN.

Keep this and all 

fitness equipment out of the reach of children.

REMEMBER - REVIEW THIS OWNER’S MANUAL 

THOROUGHLY BEFORE STARTING YOUR WORKOUT!

WA R N I N G

FAILURE TO READ AND FOLLOW THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS STATED IN THE OWNER’S MANUAL

MAY RESULT IN POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. MAXIMUM 

USER WEIGHT 250 LBS. REPLACE THIS LABEL IF DAMAGED, ILLEGIBLE OR REMOVED. CLASS HC.

IMPORTANT: SEE PAGE 3 FOR PLACEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING

WARNING LABEL ON YOUR UNIT.

WARNING LABEL

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Summary of Contents for Edge

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Page 2: ...y pain or tightness in your chest an irregular heartbeat or shortness of breath stop exercising immediately Consult your physician before continuing USE CARE WHEN STEPPING ON AND OFF EQUIPMENT Set up and use your Gazelle Edge on a solid level carpeted surface Follow the instructions on page 10 in this manual for proper entry and exit techniques HAVE PLENTY OF CLEARANCE BEHIND AND IN FRONT OF YOUR ...

Page 3: ...to chart future fitness goals as you progress Every two weeks measure yourself to rechart your progress 3 S p e c i f i c a t i o n s Pa r t s Fitness Computer Front Feet Swing Arms End Caps Right Frame Assembly Top Cable Holders Bottom Cable Holders End Cap Rear Swing Cables Left Frame Assembly Frame Cables Handlebars Foot Platforms Non Skid Grips WARNING LABEL ON FRONT OF FRAME E x e r c i s e G...

Page 4: ...ws you to start and progress at the level that s appropriate for you is a vital element in sticking with a program of regular exercise With your Gazelle Edge you ll use the muscles of both your upper and lower body in a pleasant easy gliding motion to burn calories firm muscles and improve your cardiovascular endurance All of the exercises are easy to do and should feel good not painful or exhaust...

Page 5: ... quads and back Aerobic and Muscle Toning Workout To gain the health and fitness benefits that you seek the warm up should be followed by 15 to 20 minutes of Gazelle Edge gliding exercises Build up to this amount as your current fitness level allows and progress at a rate that is comfortable to you As your fitness level increases you may want to gradually increase the length of your workouts to a ...

Page 6: ...And Stretching Stretches can help improve flexibility and relieve the tightness in muscles that results from repetitive sport movements 10 to 15 minutes of daily stretching is recommended This should be done after warming up and cooling down Finish your workout by doing the stretches that follow E x e r c i s e G u i d e l i n e s 6 15 7 POWER GLIDE Advanced Exercise Begin with a Wide Glide Adjust...

Page 7: ...traight place your hands on the chair Keep the heel of the back leg on the ground and move your hips forward Slowly lean forward from the ankle keeping your back leg straight until you feel a stretch in your calf mus cles Hold for 20 to 30 seconds Repeat for the opposite leg 3 Overhead Triceps Stretch Stand with your feet shoulder width apart and your knees slightly bent Lift one arm overhead and ...

Page 8: ... in front of you and keep that foot flat against the ground With your hands resting lightly on your thighs bend your back leg and lean forward slightly from your hips until you feel a stretch in the back of your thigh Be sure to lean forward from the hip joint rather than bending at your waist Hold for 20 to 30 seconds Repeat for the opposite leg 4 Back Stretch Stand with your legs shoulder width ...

Page 9: ... PHYSICIAN who can assist you in deter mining the target heart rate zone appropri ate for your age and physical condition Certain exercises programs or types of equipment may not be appropriate for all people This is especially important for per sons over the age of 35 pregnant women or those with pre existing health problems or balance impairments MONITOR YOUR HEART RATE WHILE YOU EXERCISE AND KE...

Page 10: ...tly flexed and your posture upright throughout the motion This movement is called the Basic Glide Use this Basic Glide with your hands on the front crossbars to get started or if you want to decrease your effort at any point during your workout Be sure to read the exercises explained in this manual before doing any further gliding Once your Gazelle Edge is assembled make sure it is on a solid leve...

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