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Lateral Pulls (7)

S t a rting  position:  Grab  resistance  bars  with  underh a n d
grip.  Sit  on  the  floor,  facing  the  Power  Gym.  Place  both 
feet  on  the  base,  and  bend  knees  slightly.  Bend  body 
f o rw a rd from the waist. Raise arms parallel to the floor at 
shoulder level.

M o v e m e n t : Keeping arms parallel to floor and palms facing
down,  pull  bands  toward  shoulders.  Body  should  remain 
s t a t i o n a ry  and  only  the  arms  should  move.  Contract  the
leg  and  abdominal  muscles  for  stabilization.  Breath  out
when  pulling  the  handles  toward  your  shoulders  and
b reath in when re t u rning to the starting position.

Muscles Emphasized: Bicep muscles and the large muscles
of the upper back.

Seated Rows (8)

S t a rting  position: Grab  resistance  bars  with  underh a n d
grip. Sit on the floor, facing the Power Gym. Place both feet
on  the  base,  and  bend  knees  slightly.  Bend  body  forw a rd
f rom  the  waist.  Position  hands  so  that  palms  are  facing
each other.

M o v e m e n t : Pull the resistance bands straight back toward
the waist area in a smooth motion. Pull only with the arm s ,
keeping the body rigid.

Muscles Emphasized: Bicep muscles and the large muscles
of the upper back.

One Arm Rows (9)

S t a rting  position:  Grab  left  resistance  band  with  left  hand.
Place  right  hand  on  bench  seat  and  right  toes  on  base  of
machine with heel on floor. Left foot should be flat on floor
with toes turned slightly to the left.

Movement:  With  left  palm  turned  to  the  right,  pull  the 
resistance bands toward the chest and re t u rn to the starting 
position. Reverse position for the right arm .

Muscles Emphasized: Bicep muscles and the large muscles of
the upper back.

CHEST

Flat Chest Press (10)

S t a rting position: Adjust the seat back to the flat position. Sit on
the Power Gym and grab the resistance bars with an underh a n d
motion. Hook feet under the stabilizer bar and position hips and
head flat on the bench. Extend arms straight into the air.

Movement: Slowly lower arms by bringing them down close to
the body. 

Muscles  Emphasized: Pectoral  chest  muscles,  Deltoid 
(shoulders) muscles and Tricep muscles.

Incline Chest Press (11)

S t a rting position: Adjust the seat back to the incline position.
Sit  on the Power Gym and  grab  the  resistance bars  with  an
u n d e rhand  motion.  Hook  feet  under  the  stabilizer  bar  and
position  hips  and  head  flat  on  the  bench.  Extend  arm s
straight into the air. 

Movement: Slowly lower arms by bringing them down close
to the body. 

Muscles Emphasized: Lower pectoral chest muscles, Deltoid
(shoulders) muscles and Tricep muscles.

Note: The diff e rence between Flat Chest Press and Incline Chest Pre s s
is that the bench is slightly elevated in an incline position.

Flat Chest Flies (12)

S t a rting position: Adjust seat back to the flat position. Sit on the
Power Gym and grab the resistance bands  with  an  underh a n d
motion. Hook feet under the stabilizer bar and position hips and
head flat on bench. Extend arms straight into the air with palms
facing each other.

Movement: Slowly pressing up the  resistance band and slowly
re t u rning to the lower position by moving arms on either side
of the body.

Muscles Emphasized: Pectoral major.

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Summary of Contents for Power Gym

Page 1: ...UCTION MANUAL TOTAL BODY EXERCISE WORKOUT Includes 30 exercises using the Power Gym A Quality Thane Fitness Product Thane Fitness is a subsidiary of Thane International Inc La Quinta Ca 92253 www than...

Page 2: ...6 A Warm up 6 B Aerobic Resistance and Flexibility Exercises 7 C Cool down 7 Low Intensity Workout 8 Intermediate Workout 10 Advanced Workout 13 The Power Gym Exercises 16 CARDIOVASCULAR 16 Adjustabl...

Page 3: ...35 have health problems have a history of heart disease in your family or if you are overweight The Power Gym Components of Balance Fitness The American College of Sports Medicine s ACSM new guidelin...

Page 4: ...ith a sports medicine expert to establish the rates that are right for you This is especially important if you are over 35 have been sedentary for several years are overweight or have a history of hea...

Page 5: ...rm better and will decrease the aches and pains most people experience The warm up prepares your muscles for exercise and allows your oxygen to ready itself for what is to come This usually takes abou...

Page 6: ...rformed while continuing to step CHEST Chest flies in the upright position Photo 13 3 sets of 15 reps 1 minute active rest between sets Note Active rest constitutes continuing to step while resting th...

Page 7: ...pace 3 sets return to regular stepping UPPER BODY EXERCISES To be performed while continuing to step CHEST Chest flies in the upright position Photo 13 3 sets of 15 reps 1 minute active rest between...

Page 8: ...band during the warm up phase Three resistance bands after the warm up Adjustable dial hydraulic exercise levels 4 8 STRETCHING While seated on Power Gym stretch all body parts to be worked out to ful...

Page 9: ...egular stepping COOL DOWN 5 minutes cool down Easy stepping low intensity ABDOMINAL Abdominal crunch Photo 26 3 sets of 50 reps 30 seconds between sets EXERCISES PERFORMED AFTER COOL DOWN 3 cables 5 s...

Page 10: ...the shoulder in a repetitive movement Muscles Emphasized Bicep muscles Concentration Curls 4 Starting position Sit sideways on the Power Gym with legs apart and feet firmly on the floor Grab the resi...

Page 11: ...to the starting position Reverse position for the right arm Muscles Emphasized Bicep muscles and the large muscles of the upper back CHEST Flat Chest Press 10 Starting position Adjust the seat back to...

Page 12: ...r Gym with back straight against the pad and feet hooked under the stabilizer bar Arms lowered against the body and palms facing inward Movement Slowly raise arms away from the body to shoulder level...

Page 13: ...he body forward when walking or running Leg Press 22 Starting position Sit on the Power Gym with feet strapped in the pedals as if stepping grab the handle bars on either side of the machine Movement...

Page 14: ...luteus muscles ABS Abdominal Crunch 26 Starting position Remove the back pad and attach the roller attachment Sit on the Power Gym and hook feet under the stabilizer bar Adjust the height of the handl...

Page 15: ...Performed simultaniously with the abdominal obliques Muscles Emphasized Lateral flexor muscle and lower back muscle Back Massage 30 Starting position Laying flat facing down resting on the back pad w...

Page 16: ...ty so familiar to the chronic dieter Dieting will in the long run make you fatter You re reading this because what you want to lose is fat And you don t want to suffer too much in the process The simp...

Page 17: ...ally thin people typically follow both of these two simple patterns 1 Eat only when hungry and 2 Stop eating when no longer hungry 30 3 Try to avoid processed foods high in sugar and white flour Check...

Page 18: ...he tasty part below the oil Or bring your own healthful salad dressing Never order anything that is deep fried Remember to ask about this because there are many more foods that are deep fried than is...

Page 19: ...high blood pressure Eat slowly This will help minimize the effect of cravings because you will find that you are satisfied sooner than you would be if you were wolfing your food down Vary your diet Us...

Page 20: ...Notes...

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