Starting Position - Fitness Quest LEG MAGIC PULSE Manual

LEG MAGIC
It is important that you read this section of the manual before working out on the Leg Magic
This section provides a description of the proper technique and form for the exercises shown in Leg Magic
Basic Workout DVD. For best results, we recommend that you work out to the 13 minute DVD and follow the
instructions on page 16-17 in this Owner's Manual. If you do not have access to a DVD player, you can use
this section and the Workout Progression chart on page 26 to create a workout routine.
Remember, whether you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced exerciser, it is important to work out with
good form and technique. Rest between exercises when needed if your muscles feel tired. Gradually reduce
the number of rests until you can complete the repetitions of each exercise as shown on the Leg Magic
Workout DVD and/or the Workout Progression chart on page 26. Eventually, you will be able to complete the
entire workout without taking any rests. Add the Leg Magic
regime only after you have mastered the Leg Magic
week. Then slowly start replacing your Leg Magic
Warning: Always hold the Handlebar Assembly when stepping on and off the Leg Magic
exerciser. Failure to follow this instruction could cause you to slip and fall, resulting in serious
injury or death.
IMPORTANT: The exerciser featured in the Leg Magic
included with your Leg Magic Pulse unit but all exercises in the Leg Magic
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with the new Leg Magic Pulse unit.
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Warning: Do not remove the PRT springs from the exerciser. This could result in serious injury or
death as well as damage to the exerciser.
Note: Your unit may differ slightly from the unit shown in the following exercise illustrations.

STARTING POSITION

Stand behind your Leg Magic Pulse
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exerciser, facing the Handlebar Assembly.
Make sure that both Foot Platforms are in
the center of their Rails. With both hands
on the Handlebar Assembly, place your
left foot on the Left Foot Platform. See
FIG. 1. Slowly transfer your weight onto
that foot and carefully lift your right foot,
placing it on the Right Foot Platform. See
FIG. 2. Stand with the feet equal distance
from the center Frame and make sure you
are balanced. Maintain good, upright
posture with the hands lightly on the
Handlebar Assembly. Do not lean
forward or push down with your
hands on the Handlebar Assembly.
This will be referred to as the
"Starting Position" for many of the
exercises in the Leg Magic Pulse
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workout.
® PULSE EXERCISES
Pulse exerciser.
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Pulse Workout DVD routine to your exercise
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Basic Workout and are using it at least 3-5 times a
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Basic workouts with Leg Magic Pulse workouts.
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Pulse
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Basic video does not include the PRT springs
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Basic video can be performed
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Fig. 1 Fig. 2
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LEG MAGIC
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This exercise targets the adductor muscles
of the inner thighs. Begin in the "Starting
Position" described previously. Bend the
knees very slightly and maintain this "soft
knee" position throughout the exercise.
Slowly slide the legs open until your feet
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almost touch the outer stops on the Rails.
See FIG. 3. Using smooth and controlled
movements, draw your legs together until
the Foot Platforms almost touch the inner
stops on the Rails. See FIG. 4. Continue
this inward and outward sweeping motion
for 60 seconds, resting between
repetitions when needed. Maintain
good posture and avoid banging the
Foot Platforms against either the
inner or outer stops.
Fig. 5
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Fig. 3
Fig. 6
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Fig. 4
REPEATER LUNGES
This exercise will help tone the muscles of the hips
and thighs. Begin by standing behind your Leg
Magic Pulse exerciser, facing sideways. Your toes
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should be aligned with the outer edge of the Rail
on one end of the exerciser. Place your inside hand
lightly on the Handlebar Assembly. See FIG. 5.
Slowly step back with one leg into a lunge position.
Bend both knees, allowing the back heel to lift off
of the floor. Align the front knee over the ankle
and keep the knee in line with the toes. See
FIG. 6. Pause at the bottom of this movement.
Then, press up with the back leg and step
forward to the starting position. Repeat this
lunge for 60 seconds, stepping back with
the same leg each time. Rest between
repetitions if needed. After completing
all of the repetitions on one side,
change legs and repeat the lunges for
60 seconds on the opposite leg.