Fitness Quest Eclipse 1000HR manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ......................................................................... 2 Important Safety Tips ....................................................... 3 Specifications & Parts ................................................. 4 Exercise Guidelines ........................................................ 5 Warm [...]

NTRODUCTtON Congratulations on your purchase of ttne Eclipse TM ! O00HR Elliptical Trainer You lnave selected one of tfne most advanced, durable and convenient aerobic exercise products on the market today With the Eclipse t 000HR. you can get the physiological and tectnnical benefits of ttealtt7 club models at an incredible value Whether you are i[...]

_MPORTANT SAFETY lIPS 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 exercise programs or types of equipment may not be appropriate for all people Ttlis is especially important for people over the age of [...]

_PECIFICATIONS & PARTS Eclipse 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 ................ o Rear Caps 4[...]

EXERCISE GUIDELINES ttyou are just starting an exercise program, choose a time of day thatis good for you and stick to it closely Try to do your Eclipse TM I O00HR workout three times per week at first and then gradually progress to four or five clays a week Choose a time when you feet energetic, when there are few interruptions and when you t4ave [...]

workouts 1:o a total of 30 rnirlutes rnost days of the weep tf losing weight is one of your goals, you may want to gradually increase your workoutsto 5 or 6 days per week More frequent workouts at longer durations require the body to burn more calories and use storedfat for energy. For the first weep or so,you may feel somemuscle soreness. This is [...]

WARM UP & COOL DOWN STRETCHES Stretches can help improve flexibility and relieve the tightness in rnuscles that results from repetitive sport movements that require a limited range of motion, like elliptical striding. When performing these stretches, your movements s!70uld be stow and smooth, with no bouncing or jerking Move into the stretch un[...]

3. Overhead/Triceps Stretch Stand with your feet shoulder wid[h apart and your knees slightly bent Lift one arm overhead and bend your elbow, reaching down bei_ind your t_ead vvittl your hand toward the opposite shoulder blade Wall" your fingertips down your back as far as you can Hold this position. Reach up with your opposite hand and grasp [...]

6. Buttocks, Hips and Abdominal Stretch Lay flat on your back with your hips relaxed against tile floor Bend one leg at the knee Keeping both shoulders flat on the floor, gently grasp the bent knee with your hands and pull it over your body and towards the ground You should feet a stretch in your hips. abdominats and lower back Hold for 20 to 30 se[...]

USING YOUR ECLIPSE TM 1000HR The Eclipse TM t 000HR witI7 it_ patented Orbital Linking Systenl TM provides a completely smooth and natural feeling, elliptical path that minimizes the impact on your- hips, l'nees and ankles while providing a superior aerobic and muscle toning workout. Time durable steel frame and streamlined look make the Eclip[...]

USING THE HANDLEBARS Using the Pulse Function on the Stationary Handlebars The pulse window on your electronics works in con- junction with the pulse sensors found on tile stationary handlebars When you are ready to read your pulse. 1. Place botll hands firmly on the pulse sensors For the most accurate reading, it is important to use both hands and[...]

CARE & STORAGE Care directions Your Eclipse TM 1000HR has been carefully designed to require minimum maintenance However, we recommend the following to keep your elliptical trainer operating smoothly . Use your elliptical trainer indoors only Wipe all perspiration from your elliptical trainer with a soft, clean clotin after each use to prevent [...]

GETTING STARTED Once your Ectipse TM 1000HR is assembled, make sure that your workout space has a solid, level surface with plenty of space around it Practice getting on and off your trainer a few times until you are comfortable with this movement Getting on Move t!4e left foot pedal to its lowest position I) Face forward and put your hands on the [...]

THE ECLIPSE TM !000HR WORKOUT Learning to move elliptically Your Ectipse TM t O00HR features a smooth, natural true elliptical path To start exercis- ing, stand upright with good posture, on the foot pedals Hold tile stationary handle- bars and bend your elbows Avoid hyperextending or "locking" your arms Begin to move your feet in a forwa[...]

2, Reverse basic position Stancl upright on the foot pedals with your hands on eittTer the stationary or dual action handlebars, Move your legs backwards in a smooth, elliptical motion, Maintain good, upright posture throughout tile exercise and a "soft" knee position Avoid leaning or pulling back on ttTe handlebars In this exercise the f[...]

f 5. Reverse forward lean position Stand upright on the foot pedals with your hands on eitller the stationary or dua! action tlandlebars Lean forward sligtltly witl_ a 'full body lean as described in #4, Move your legs backward in a smooth, elliptical motion. TtTis exercise reverses tt_e direction of the previous exercise Avoid leaning or pull[...]

8. Upper body pull In this exercise, you will be using only your arms_ Your legs should remain stationary throughout the exercise Stand uptight on tile foot pedals with your hands on the dual action handlebars Lean back slightly witt7 a Tull body lean" from the ankles Reverse your normal handlebar motion and pull back and then push forward on [...]

Frequency: Duration: Intensity: Stepping speed: 3 - 4 times per week 20 - 30 minutes 60 - 70% of age predicted ma×imuFn heart rate Less than 50 strides per minute PROGRAM TM(/O Intermediate Conditioning Program In most cases, tills program will produce results consistent with the fitness goals for tt_e majority of t!le general fitness population E[...]

TARGET HEART RATE ZONE Minimum Maximum Age (S0%I (80%) 20 f00 160 22 99 158 24 98 I57 26 97 155 2B 96 154 30 95 t52 32 94 t50 34 93 149 36 92 !47 38 91 !46 40 90 144 4.5 87 t40 50 85 t36 55 83 132 60 80 t28 65+ 77 124 Age adjusted heart rate (beats per minute) Effective aerobic training t:o improve your fitness and health requires working out at an[...]

YOUR TOTAL FITNESS PROGRAM A Total Fitness Program is more tttan exercise and more than eating right., It is a "fitness for life" plan that goes hand in fqand with an overall healtlty lifestyle This includes regular check-ups and exercise, now and for tlqe rest of your life Your total fitness program consists of three parts: . Aerobic exe[...]

LIMITED WARRANTY & SERVICE For a period of t 2 months from date of receipt, Fitness Quest® inc warrants tlTat this product will be fl'ee from defects in materials and workmanship This warranty applies only wlTen purchase of the product is from an authorized dealer and is for personal or household use. but not when the sale or any resale i[...]

WORKOUT PROGRESS CHART Use the chart below and the chart on pages 23 and 24 to keep track of your progress over time Before writing on them, 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 cha[...]

EXERCISE DATA CHART Update once a week Week (Date) # of Workouts Total Workout Time 23[...]

fXERCISE DATA CHART Update once a week Week [Date) # Of _'orkouts Total _]orkout Time 24[...]

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