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.... For the same reason, the VersaTrainer® challenges the muscle throughout the...an exercise in choosing the VersaTrainer®, you can't throw the weight and lose the benefit of the VersaTrainer® weight; patented Power... your enjoyment. as strength. work with a free weight. The VersaTrainer® your new fitness program. To help you can enhance your... follow the guidelines presented in peek operating condition, carefully read and because the VersaTrainer® is involved! )-A -W%or$d)o!f4W%a!rn#in4g)/A.bo2u%t E1x5er)c2is%e$ Always obtain a physical...
.... For the same reason, the VersaTrainer® challenges the muscle throughout the...an exercise in choosing the VersaTrainer®, you can't throw the weight and lose the benefit of the VersaTrainer® weight; patented Power... your enjoyment. as strength. work with a free weight. The VersaTrainer® your new fitness program. To help you can enhance your... follow the guidelines presented in peek operating condition, carefully read and because the VersaTrainer® is involved! )-A -W%or$d)o!f4W%a!rn#in4g)/A.bo2u%t E1x5er)c2is%e$ Always obtain a physical...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS DRAFT DRAFT Bowflex® VersaTrainer® Owner's Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS DRAFT DRAFT Bowflex® VersaTrainer® Owner's Manual
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...hazards to adults may not appear to do so to commencing an exercise Dprogram. Do not use to over this weight. Bowflex® VersaTrainer® Owner's Manual Important Safety Precautions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The following definition applies to the word "Warning" found in this condition;...machine is a free area around the machine of 7' x 9' (2.1 m x 2.7m) of free space for a User's Weight Limit of the Bowflex® VersaTrainer® home gym. There is designed for safe operation of xxx pounds ((xxx/2.2) kilograms.) Do not use • Operate the machine in the ...
...hazards to adults may not appear to do so to commencing an exercise Dprogram. Do not use to over this weight. Bowflex® VersaTrainer® Owner's Manual Important Safety Precautions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The following definition applies to the word "Warning" found in this condition;...machine is a free area around the machine of 7' x 9' (2.1 m x 2.7m) of free space for a User's Weight Limit of the Bowflex® VersaTrainer® home gym. There is designed for safe operation of xxx pounds ((xxx/2.2) kilograms.) Do not use • Operate the machine in the ...
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...recommended by Nautilus, Inc. If you are physically able to replace any body parts directly over the top of the Bowflex® VersaTrainer® home gym. Exercises not in this manual are located on the calibrated resistance and capacity levels of the rods... system is properly secured, properly attached, and in perfect working condition. 7 ! 2 All exercises in this manual are based on the Bowflex® VersaTrainer® exercise machine. Position yourself to the side while attaching rods. • Never attempt to using your product. Important Safety Precautions (...
...recommended by Nautilus, Inc. If you are physically able to replace any body parts directly over the top of the Bowflex® VersaTrainer® home gym. Exercises not in this manual are located on the calibrated resistance and capacity levels of the rods... system is properly secured, properly attached, and in perfect working condition. 7 ! 2 All exercises in this manual are based on the Bowflex® VersaTrainer® exercise machine. Position yourself to the side while attaching rods. • Never attempt to using your product. Important Safety Precautions (...
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..., and curb jumps. Total Exerciser Concept • Varied exercise positions help you to tailor your exercise program. Bowflex® VersaTrainer® Owner's Manual Increased muscle endurance improves and complements cardiovascular development, but it 's important to all exercise conditions ... exercise variety and quality. Aerobic activities focus on the cardiovascular system. Think of the difference between circuit training on the VersaTrainer®, which focuses mostly on the slow, enduring fibers of strength, endurance, and power - D• Functions smoothly and...
..., and curb jumps. Total Exerciser Concept • Varied exercise positions help you to tailor your exercise program. Bowflex® VersaTrainer® Owner's Manual Increased muscle endurance improves and complements cardiovascular development, but it 's important to all exercise conditions ... exercise variety and quality. Aerobic activities focus on the cardiovascular system. Think of the difference between circuit training on the VersaTrainer®, which focuses mostly on the slow, enduring fibers of strength, endurance, and power - D• Functions smoothly and...
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... Length: 6 feet T Width: 4 feet Height: 6 feet F Weight: 200 pounds DRA Shipping Weight: xxxxxx Bowflex® VersaTrainer® Owner's Manual VersaTrainer® Features Neck Support Foam DRAFT Hand Grips Locking Mechanism Platform Power Rod® unit Side Rails Cables Pulleys VersaTrainer® Specifications Throughout this manual, all references to the left or right side and...
... Length: 6 feet T Width: 4 feet Height: 6 feet F Weight: 200 pounds DRA Shipping Weight: xxxxxx Bowflex® VersaTrainer® Owner's Manual VersaTrainer® Features Neck Support Foam DRAFT Hand Grips Locking Mechanism Platform Power Rod® unit Side Rails Cables Pulleys VersaTrainer® Specifications Throughout this manual, all references to the left or right side and...
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Parts and Hardware Guide Contents of Box One: One VersaTrainer® Base Assembly T Two Posters One Owner's/Assembly Manual F One Video One Foam Neck Support A One Bolt Bag Containing: R • ... Belt Bolt Bag Parts Guide: Item #: T Qty: 4 Descr: #12 x 3/4" Pan Head Screw DRAF Item #: Qty: 1 Descr: 3/8" x 3-1/4" Bolt Item #: Qty: 1 Descr: Allen Wrench, Short Arm 5/16" Bowflex® VersaTrainer® Owner's Manual
Parts and Hardware Guide Contents of Box One: One VersaTrainer® Base Assembly T Two Posters One Owner's/Assembly Manual F One Video One Foam Neck Support A One Bolt Bag Containing: R • ... Belt Bolt Bag Parts Guide: Item #: T Qty: 4 Descr: #12 x 3/4" Pan Head Screw DRAF Item #: Qty: 1 Descr: 3/8" x 3-1/4" Bolt Item #: Qty: 1 Descr: Allen Wrench, Short Arm 5/16" Bowflex® VersaTrainer® Owner's Manual
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...use . T STEP 3: T ighten pre-placed 3/8" x 4" bolt in bottom hole F (see Figure A-3). R STEP 5: Tighten all screws and bolts, and visually inspect the VersaTrainer® machine. TOOLS NEEDED: Phillips Head Screw Driver 5/16" Allen Wrench (included) Assembly Guide Vertical Extrusion NOTE: S et-up . Figure A-1 3/8" x 3-1/4" bolt 3/8" x...ow that there are no F loose, or unattached parts prior to tighten all bolts securely using enclosed Allen Dwrench. Bowflex® VersaTrainer® Owner's Manual Pivot Arm Figure A-4 #12 Pan Head Screw Vertical Main Frame Make sure that your...
...use . T STEP 3: T ighten pre-placed 3/8" x 4" bolt in bottom hole F (see Figure A-3). R STEP 5: Tighten all screws and bolts, and visually inspect the VersaTrainer® machine. TOOLS NEEDED: Phillips Head Screw Driver 5/16" Allen Wrench (included) Assembly Guide Vertical Extrusion NOTE: S et-up . Figure A-1 3/8" x 3-1/4" bolt 3/8" x...ow that there are no F loose, or unattached parts prior to tighten all bolts securely using enclosed Allen Dwrench. Bowflex® VersaTrainer® Owner's Manual Pivot Arm Figure A-4 #12 Pan Head Screw Vertical Main Frame Make sure that your...
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... and one another. F Use the rod binding strap included with its weight rating on the rod cap. F Adjusting and Understanding the Resistance A The Bowflex® VersaTrainer® home gyms come with a protective T black rubber coating. Hooking up to one rod or several rods in appearance and makes your machine to... DRA 7 ! 2 . ) . ' pack. Your Power Rod® rods are not using your body directly over the top of one pair of your Bowflex® VersaTrainer® home gym. Then, hook up the Power Rod® rods, do not position any portion of 50 lb. (22.5 kg) rods}. To hook ...
... and one another. F Use the rod binding strap included with its weight rating on the rod cap. F Adjusting and Understanding the Resistance A The Bowflex® VersaTrainer® home gyms come with a protective T black rubber coating. Hooking up to one rod or several rods in appearance and makes your machine to... DRA 7 ! 2 . ) . ' pack. Your Power Rod® rods are not using your body directly over the top of one pair of your Bowflex® VersaTrainer® home gym. Then, hook up the Power Rod® rods, do not position any portion of 50 lb. (22.5 kg) rods}. To hook ...
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.... Figure 3-1 DRAFT C A U T I O N Prolonged direct exposure to sunlight will want to check and maintain to keep your VersaTrainer® check all fasteners to the rods with use . Power Rod® Rods: The Power Rod® rods should eliminate any noise... D extends the life of the rods (see Figure 3-1). 4 - General:Before using your VersaTrainer® exercise machine in use. Bowflex® VersaTrainer® Owner's Manual 11 Getting Started CARE OF THE VersaTrainer® The VersaTrainer® design uses very few moving parts, therefore the machine needs minimal maintenance.
.... Figure 3-1 DRAFT C A U T I O N Prolonged direct exposure to sunlight will want to check and maintain to keep your VersaTrainer® check all fasteners to the rods with use . Power Rod® Rods: The Power Rod® rods should eliminate any noise... D extends the life of the rods (see Figure 3-1). 4 - General:Before using your VersaTrainer® exercise machine in use. Bowflex® VersaTrainer® Owner's Manual 11 Getting Started CARE OF THE VersaTrainer® The VersaTrainer® design uses very few moving parts, therefore the machine needs minimal maintenance.
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... the other side. STEP 4: Now hook up one rod or several rods in combination to criss-cross them (see Figure 3-1). Figure 2-1 Figure 3-1 12 Bowflex® VersaTrainer® Owner's Manual You will see one 5 pound rod pair, two 10 pound F rod pairs, one 30 pound rod pair, and one or more ... may use two different resistances on the rod caps. STEP 3: Hook the cable clip onto the rings at a time. In general, start with the VersaTrainer® exercise machine. Resistance levels are marked on the two sides. Getting Started ADJUSTING THE RESISTANCE T Select your resistance.
... the other side. STEP 4: Now hook up one rod or several rods in combination to criss-cross them (see Figure 3-1). Figure 2-1 Figure 3-1 12 Bowflex® VersaTrainer® Owner's Manual You will see one 5 pound rod pair, two 10 pound F rod pairs, one 30 pound rod pair, and one or more ... may use two different resistances on the rod caps. STEP 3: Hook the cable clip onto the rings at a time. In general, start with the VersaTrainer® exercise machine. Resistance levels are marked on the two sides. Getting Started ADJUSTING THE RESISTANCE T Select your resistance.
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Getting Started STANDARD CHAIR POSITIONS Facing the Power Rod® unit: (See Figure 1) Back to the Power Rod® unit: (See Figure 2) Side at 90% to the Power Rod® unit: (See Figure 3) T Side at 45% to the Power Rod® unit: (See Figure 4) DRAF 7! 2 . ) . ' $!.'%2 To reduce the injury to persons, always fasten tie downs and lap belt before exercising. !4 4%.4)/. )--%$)!4%!#4)/.2%15)2%$ DRAFT # ! 5 4 ) / . Bowflex® VersaTrainer® Owner's Manual Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 13
Getting Started STANDARD CHAIR POSITIONS Facing the Power Rod® unit: (See Figure 1) Back to the Power Rod® unit: (See Figure 2) Side at 90% to the Power Rod® unit: (See Figure 3) T Side at 45% to the Power Rod® unit: (See Figure 4) DRAF 7! 2 . ) . ' $!.'%2 To reduce the injury to persons, always fasten tie downs and lap belt before exercising. !4 4%.4)/. )--%$)!4%!#4)/.2%15)2%$ DRAFT # ! 5 4 ) / . Bowflex® VersaTrainer® Owner's Manual Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 13
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... Rod® rods under tension when Rraising or lowering pulley frame as locking mechanism will automatically stop the pulley frames downward motion. Figure 3-1 Figure 4-1 14 Bowflex® VersaTrainer® Owner's Manual STEP 2: W ith casters facing foot plates lock wheel locks to engage locks (see Figure 4-1). If you feel unstable as this will...
... Rod® rods under tension when Rraising or lowering pulley frame as locking mechanism will automatically stop the pulley frames downward motion. Figure 3-1 Figure 4-1 14 Bowflex® VersaTrainer® Owner's Manual STEP 2: W ith casters facing foot plates lock wheel locks to engage locks (see Figure 4-1). If you feel unstable as this will...
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Figure 1: Attach straps to side rail. 15 DRAFT Bowflex® VersaTrainer® Owner's Manual Figure 2: Attach hooks to chair. )--%$)!4%!#4)/.2%15)2%$ #!54)/. Getting Started STRAPPING TIPS The strapping suggestions presented here are guidelines only since all wheelchairs ...
Figure 1: Attach straps to side rail. 15 DRAFT Bowflex® VersaTrainer® Owner's Manual Figure 2: Attach hooks to chair. )--%$)!4%!#4)/.2%15)2%$ #!54)/. Getting Started STRAPPING TIPS The strapping suggestions presented here are guidelines only since all wheelchairs ...
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... 1: G rasp hook and attach to restrict circulation. STEP 3: Clip lap belt together and tighten (see Figure 1-1). Figure 3-1: Fasten lap belt together. )--%$)!4%!#4)/.2%15)2%$ #!54)/. 16 Bowflex® VersaTrainer® Owner's Manual Figure 1-1: Attach hooks to side rail. 7!2.).' $ ! .F'T% 2 To reduce the injury to side rail F eyelet then attach opposite side, clip belt together and...
... 1: G rasp hook and attach to restrict circulation. STEP 3: Clip lap belt together and tighten (see Figure 1-1). Figure 3-1: Fasten lap belt together. )--%$)!4%!#4)/.2%15)2%$ #!54)/. 16 Bowflex® VersaTrainer® Owner's Manual Figure 1-1: Attach hooks to side rail. 7!2.).' $ ! .F'T% 2 To reduce the injury to side rail F eyelet then attach opposite side, clip belt together and...
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See the following resistance examples: 5 Pound Power Rod Pounds Resistance T 5 DRAF 3 0 Start 1/2 Fully Flexed 10 Pound Power Rod Pounds Resistance 10 5 0 Start 1/2 Fully Flexed 30 Pound Power Rod Pounds Resistance 30 T 15 AF 0 DRStart 1/2 Fully Flexed 50 Pound Power Rod Pounds Resistance 50 25 0 Start 1/2 Fully Flexed Bowflex® VersaTrainer® Owner's Manual 17 Getting Started Power Rod Resistance Power Rod® unit begin at approximately 65% of resistance indicated on rod and progress to indicated resistance when fully flexed.
See the following resistance examples: 5 Pound Power Rod Pounds Resistance T 5 DRAF 3 0 Start 1/2 Fully Flexed 10 Pound Power Rod Pounds Resistance 10 5 0 Start 1/2 Fully Flexed 30 Pound Power Rod Pounds Resistance 30 T 15 AF 0 DRStart 1/2 Fully Flexed 50 Pound Power Rod Pounds Resistance 50 25 0 Start 1/2 Fully Flexed Bowflex® VersaTrainer® Owner's Manual 17 Getting Started Power Rod Resistance Power Rod® unit begin at approximately 65% of resistance indicated on rod and progress to indicated resistance when fully flexed.
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... certain that is in use . WARNING Before beginning any light-headedness, dizziness, or DRAF shortness of the VersaTrainer® machine while it is appropriate for your health professional. Always check your physician. 18 Bowflex® VersaTrainer® Owner's Manual Always keep casters facing footrests while exercising. 7. A 3. DR 4. T Only he or she can determine...
... certain that is in use . WARNING Before beginning any light-headedness, dizziness, or DRAF shortness of the VersaTrainer® machine while it is appropriate for your health professional. Always check your physician. 18 Bowflex® VersaTrainer® Owner's Manual Always keep casters facing footrests while exercising. 7. A 3. DR 4. T Only he or she can determine...
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... exercise program should be truly cardiovascular intensive. An over an extended period of the chest in both strength and size. Here are dependent on the VersaTrainer® exercise machine. Each set . about any activity safely and effectively. D MUSCLE POWER is the ability of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen and... sides (medial and lateral); center and both positively (concentric) and negatively *eccentric) at one time. T BALANCED STRENGTH and ALIGNMENT is a critical component of the body. Bowflex® VersaTrainer® Owner's Manual 19
... exercise program should be truly cardiovascular intensive. An over an extended period of the chest in both strength and size. Here are dependent on the VersaTrainer® exercise machine. Each set . about any activity safely and effectively. D MUSCLE POWER is the ability of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen and... sides (medial and lateral); center and both positively (concentric) and negatively *eccentric) at one time. T BALANCED STRENGTH and ALIGNMENT is a critical component of the body. Bowflex® VersaTrainer® Owner's Manual 19
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.... D EXERCISE IN YOUR MINDS EYE With concentration and visualization, you can approach your workout with . 20 Bowflex® VersaTrainer® Owner's Manual Before you actually do and think about the benefits you will incur. CHOOSING A RESISTANCE BowFlex recommends that you start with a light resistance and gradually increase the resistance until you can help...
.... D EXERCISE IN YOUR MINDS EYE With concentration and visualization, you can approach your workout with . 20 Bowflex® VersaTrainer® Owner's Manual Before you actually do and think about the benefits you will incur. CHOOSING A RESISTANCE BowFlex recommends that you start with a light resistance and gradually increase the resistance until you can help...
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... F you to prepare for R exercises that address compound joint movements and single joint movements; Take some time to review this time to stop exercising. At BowFlex, we believe in a day. Work those muscle groups that fits and enhances your cardiovascular component. Use your current fitness level. Group your goals. Identify your... addition, look for the more intense workouts ahead. So, be sure to perform the remaining exercises. Remember, DRA Rome was not built in priority training. Bowflex® VersaTrainer® Owner's Manual 21
... F you to prepare for R exercises that address compound joint movements and single joint movements; Take some time to review this time to stop exercising. At BowFlex, we believe in a day. Work those muscle groups that fits and enhances your cardiovascular component. Use your current fitness level. Group your goals. Identify your... addition, look for the more intense workouts ahead. So, be sure to perform the remaining exercises. Remember, DRA Rome was not built in priority training. Bowflex® VersaTrainer® Owner's Manual 21
