Operations; Mounting / Dismounting - Bowflex MAX Trainer Assembly & Owners Manual

How Often Should You Exercise
Consult a physician before you start an exercise program. Stop exercising if you feel pain or tightness in your chest, become short of breath,
or feel faint. Contact your doctor before you use the machine again. Use the values calculated or measured by the machine's computer for
reference purposes only. The heart rate displayed on the console is an approximation and should be used for reference only.
• 3 times a week for about 15 minutes each day.
• Schedule workouts in advance and try to follow the schedule.
Note: If you are new to exercise (or returning to a regular exercise program), and you are unable to comfortably complete 15 minutes of continuous
exercise at one time, just do 5 – 10 minutes, and gradually increase your workout time until you can reach a 15 minute total.
Intensity of Workout
To increase the intensity of your workout:
• Push yourself to increase the number of Pedal revolutions per minute
• Place your feet further out toward the rear of the Pedals
• Increase the Resistance Level and keep your RPM consistent, or increase it as well
• Use your upper and lower body at different levels
• Shift your grip location on the Upper Handlebars to work out other parts of your upper body
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Hand Placement (Grip Selection)
The fitness machine is equipped with Upper Handlebars that allow for a variety of upper body workouts.
When starting out, place your hands where it feels most comfortable and stable on the Upper Handlebars.
As you progress on your fitness routine, shift your hand placement to target different muscle groups.
Exercise on this machine requires coordination and balance. Be sure to anticipate that changes in speed and resistance level can occur
during workouts, and be attentive in order to avoid loss of balance and possible injury.
The Static Handlebars can also be used to add stability and allow you to focus the workout more on your legs.
Mounting and Dismounting Your Machine
Care should be used when mounting or dismounting the machine.
Be aware that the Pedals and the Handlebars are connected and when either of these parts move the other does as well. In order to avoid
possible serious injury, grasp the Static Handlebars to steady yourself.
Be sure there is nothing under the Pedals or in the Air Resistance Fan before moving anything on the machine.
To mount your fitness machine:
1. Move the Pedals until the one nearest you is in the lowest position.
2. Grasp the Static Handlebars under the Console Button Assembly.
3. Steadying yourself with the Static Handlebars, step up onto the lowest Pedal and place your other foot onto the opposite Pedal.
Note: "Bottomed out" is when the User is unable to start a workout because the Pedals will not move. If this occurs, safely grasp the Static
Handlebars and apply your weight to the heel of the higher foot. While still grasping the Static Handlebar, lean back slightly applying
more weight onto the heel. Once the Pedals begin to move, resume your intended workout.

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