If you are just starting an exercise program, choose a time of day that’s
good for you and then stick closely to it. Try to do your Gazelle Edge
workout three times per week at first, and then gradually progress to four or
five days a week. Choose a time when you feel energetic, when there
are few interruptions, and when you have not eaten a heavy meal for
approximately two hours.
MOTIVATIONAL TIPS:
Keep your motivation and interest high by remembering these simple tips:
• Set Goals For Yourself
that are challenging but realistic. Remember,
it may take a few weeks to be able to complete the entire workout
easily, or to see changes in your weight or fitness level. Just five
minutes of exercise, done several times per day, can change your
health. Break your overall goals down into small, measurable steps.
• Record Your Progress
by using the charts provided at the end of
this booklet.
• Celebrate Your Successes
- even the small ones! Give yourself
incentives for reaching each of your goals, and reward yourself often.
• Take Setbacks In Stride.
If you miss a day on your schedule (or even a
week), it’s 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 think they are needed.
YOUR WORKOUT WILL CONSIST OF THREE PHASES:
Warm-Up
To prevent injury and maximize performance, we recommend that you
begin each workout with at least 5 to 10 minutes of exercise that gradually
increases your heart rate and warms up your muscles. You can do this by
practicing all of the basic Gazelle Edge movements at a slow tempo and
easy range of motion.
Stretching exercises are always an important part of any exercise
program. We suggest that you do stretching exercises for your calves,
hamstrings, hip flexors, triceps, shoulders, 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 total of 30 minutes per day. Start
with 2 or 3 workouts per week. If losing weight is one of your goals, you may
want to gradually increase your workouts to 5 or 6 days per week. More
frequent workouts and longer durations require the body to burn more
calories and use stored fat for energy.
CARING FOR YOUR GAZELLE EDGE
Your unit has been carefully designed to require minimum maintenance. To
ensure this, we recommend that you do the following:
• Keep your unit clean by wiping sweat, dust or other residue off with a soft,
clean cloth after each use.
• Wipe your handle grips down with a soft, damp cloth frequently to prevent
accumulation of sweat and dirt.
• If squeaks or other noises develop over time, we recommend the following:
a) Lubricate all moving parts. For best results we recommend using white
lithium grease. You may also apply clear household grease
(i.e. petroleum jelly) to axle tube.
b) Spray cable holders (top & bottom) with WD40 or equivalent.
c) Check to be sure that the screws on the bottom of the platforms
are tight.
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STORING YOUR GAZELLE EDGE
Your unit conveniently folds down for easy storage. To fold your unit:
a.
Fold foot platforms and lock into place by snapping lower cable holders
onto swing arms.
b.
Place foot on rear frame tube (to hold in place) and slide front frame
tube towards you by grabbing front swing arms.
Store your equipment in an area away from children and high traffic areas.
Lock
the foot
platforms.
Unit is ready for storage.
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