Exercise Guidelines - Weider TDPWM0 User Manual

Exercise Guidelines

The TORSO DEVELOPER PLUS offers a variety of
exercises that tone your abdominals, back, arms,
chest, and shoulders. The photographs in this manual
show the proper form for each exercise.
To tailor the intensity of each exercise to the level
thatÕs right for you, simply change the resistance of the
TORSO DEVELOPER PLUS or change the number of
repetitions that you perform. Start with the lowest
resistance level. When you can easily complete sever-
al repetitions of all exercises, move up to the next
resistance level. Be careful to avoid overdoing it during
the first few weeks of your exercise program. It is bet-
ter to increase the number of repetitions you do than to
increase the resistance of the TORSO DEVELOPER
PLUS too quickly.
Always begin and end each workout with a few min-
utes of stretching. Some recommended stretches and
their proper technique are shown on page 9.
Remember to keep plenty of water nearby as you
exercise, and drink periodically to avoid dehydration.
CAUTION: If you feel faint, dizzy, or short of breath
at any time while exercising, stop immediately and
begin cooling down.
HOW TO ADJUST THE RESISTANCE
The TORSO DEVELOPER PLUS offers two different
resistance levels to allow you to tailor the intensity of
your exercise. The resistance level is adjusted by con-
necting or disconnecting the resistance bands.
To connect one
of the bungee
cords, first hold
the handlebar
at the top of the
outer tube as
shown at the
right. Next, firm-
ly hold the knob
on the end of a
bungee cord,
pull the knob down, and fit the knob into the appropriate
groove in clip bushing. To disconnect a bungee cord,
firmly hold the knob, pull the knob out of the groove in
the clip bushing, and rest the knob in the upper end of
the bungee tube. IMPORTANT: Always keep at least
one bungee cord attached to the slider.
If you are just beginning an exercise program, connect
only one bungee cord to the clip bushing. This will give
you the lowest resistance level. When you are ready
for a more advanced resistance level, connect both
bungee cords.
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