Starting Out - Total Gym APEXG1 Owner's Manual

STARTING
muscle strength. Don't be in a hurry to exercise at a high intensity level; start out easily and build gradually. The Total
Gym is as easy as 1-2-3 to use.
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When starting your exercise program, begin with the basic exercises in the Exercise Guide 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.
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IMPORTANT THINGS TO
REMEMBER WHEN USING THE
TOTAL GYM
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Always have control of the glideboard
before getting on and off the exerciser.
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on and off the exerciser. Only
remove of the exercise.
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If you are using the handles,
hold onto them as you get on
and off the glideboard.
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Remove arm pulley/cable from hook
under glideboard when performing
exercises that do not require
arm pulley/cable assembly.
GENERAL SAFETY TIPS
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While performing exercises with quick
tempo repetitions, the Total Gym
move. Please be aware of the action
and make necessary adjustments as
you continue your exercise program.
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Wear athletic shoes
comfortable light clothing when
exercising on the Total Gym.
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Do not exercise barefoot.
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Be sure to have plenty of free space—at
least 60-91cm of clearance around the
exerciser—so that performing on the Total
Gym, as well as getting on and off, is
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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
when performing the desired exercise (see
the Exercise Guide). Be sure to keep your
the exercise calls for your feet to
be off the instructions.
convenient and safe.
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Check your exerciser before using to
ensure that all the parts are in place
and working properly. See pages 11 &
12 for details on Maintenance & Care.
and
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The rails and glideboard can be raised
to any desired level on the height
adjustment assembly/vertical column
Please note, however, that the rails cannot
be raised to the highest position on the
column when the leg pulley bracket
Exercise Guide included with your product.
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EXERCISING WITH THE
ATTACHMENTS
Slide the glideboard to a position in which
you can comfortably sit or lay down on when
performing the desired exercise (see the
Exercise Guide). 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.
is attached to the top of the column.
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Each time you raise or lower the height
adjustment assembly/vertical column, be
sure you hold it to keep it from dropping
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Keep longer hair up for safety and
to prevent interference with your
exercise routine.
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Adult supervision is required at all times.