TOTAL GYM
®
FIT PLUS OWNER’S MANUAL |
STARTING OUT
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10
Starting Out
Wear athletic shoes and comfortable light clothing when exercising
on your Total Gym
®
. Do not exercise barefoot. Check your exerciser
before use to ensure that all the parts are in place and working
properly
(see page 11 for details of the inspection process).
Adult supervision is required whenever a child is on or near
this exerciser.
Begin using the product at a low incline. As your fitness level
progresses, increase the incline to increase the intensity and
improve your muscle strength. Don’t be in a hurry to exercise at a
high intensity level; start out easily and build gradually. Total Gym
®
is as easy as 1-2-3 to use, so read on.
1. Important Things to Remember When Using Total Gym
®
• Be sure to have plenty of free space - at least 2-3 feet of
clearance around the exerciser - so that performing on the
Total Gym
®
, as well as getting on and off, is convenient and
safe.
• Always have control of the glideboard before getting on and
off the exerciser.
• Keep your feet on the floor when getting on and off the
exerciser. Only remove them from the floor for the duration of
the exercise.
• If you are using the handles, hold onto them as you get on
and off the glideboard.
2. Exercising with the Handles Only
Grasp the handles which are attached to the cable and slide the
glideboard to a position in which you can comfortably sit or lay
down on when performing the desired exercise. Be sure to keep
your feet on the floor until you are in the correct position for the
specific exercise. Then, if the exercise calls for your feet to be
off the floor, place your feet as specified in the instructions.
3. Exercising with the Squat Stand Only
Slide the glideboard to a position in which you can comfortably
sit or lay down on when performing the desired exercise. Keep
your feet on the ground until you are in the correct position and
feel comfortable. Then, place your feet in the proper position
and begin to exercise.
When starting your exercise program, begin with the basic
exercises in the
Training Deck
included with your Total Gym
®
to
familiarize yourself with the movements. Use the lowest incline
level to start with—you can work up to a higher incline level in the
weeks and months to come.
For the specific Total Gym
®
exercises and programs, follow the
exercises in the
Total Gym
®
Training Deck
included with your
Total Gym
®
.
