TOTAL GYM 1000
EXERCISE BOOKLET
exercise
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TABLE OF
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ONTENTS
How To Use This Exercise Booklet .................................................................3
Total Fitness With The Total Gym® 1000 (Helpful Hints) ........................3
Definitions of Terms:
Fitness Circuit......................................................................................................4
Intensity: Level of Resistance ...........................................................................4
Repetitions .........................................................................................................4
Sets ......................................................................................................................4
Tempo: Speed of Movement.............................................................................4
Rest Period ..........................................................................................................4
Frequency: Rate of Progression ........................................................................4
Three Different Exercise Movements:
Bilateral Movement ...........................................................................................4
Unilateral Movement.........................................................................................4
Static Equilibrium - High Speed Movements ..................................................4
Exercise Resistance Chart ................................................................................5
Programs:
Starter Program...............................................................................................5-7
Beginner - basic fitness for men and women ..............................................6-7
Circuit Training for men and women............................................................7-8
Intermediate Men’s and Women’s ..............................................................9-12
Advanced Men’s and Women’s - Body Building ......................................13-19
Sport Specific Programs:...........................................................................19-21
Skiing.................................................................................................................19
Golf ....................................................................................................................19
Tennis............................................................................................................20
Running/Walking..............................................................................................20
Accessories ...................................................................................................21-22
Additional Exercises...................................................................................23-26
Workout Progress Chart............................................................................27-29
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T
OTAL FITNESS
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What is fitness? In general, fitness can be viewed as a mea-
sure of body composition (fat vs. muscle), aerobic
endurance, muscular strength and flexibility. It is also a state
of well-being that breeds confidence and poise. No matter
what benefit you want – improved appearance, a higher
level of fitness or just a fun exercise program – you’ll get it
with the Total Gym® 1000 Exercise System. Total Gym®
1000 lets you exercise at your own pace, without the strain
placed on joints by traditional exercises. As you pull yourself
up and down the rails, you’re working against some per-
centage of your body weight (see the body weight resis-
tance chart on page 5). Increase or decrease the workload
by adjusting the height of the glideboard.
A Total Fitness Program is more than exercise and more than
eating right. It is a “fitness for life” plan that goes hand in
hand with an overall healthy lifestyle. This includes regular
check-ups and exercise, now and for the rest of your life.
Your total fitness program consists of three parts:
■ Aerobic exercise to burn fat and calories.
■ Strength conditioning exercises to tone and shape your
muscles, increase your metabolic rate, and strengthen
your bones.
■ A diet that is safe, sensible and healthy.
Today, all fitness research recommends both aerobic exercise
and strength conditioning to achieve balanced fitness. By
improving your aerobic fitness you will strengthen your heart
and lungs, increase your stamina and endurance, and help
with weight loss and weight maintenance. Strength condi-
tioning adds lean muscle to your body, increasing your
body’s fat-burning ability by increasing your metabolism. In
this process, your body burns more calories, even while you
rest. When you combine aerobic workouts with strength
conditioning, as you will with your Total Gym® 1000, you
can burn more fat and calories than with just aerobic exer-
cise alone.
The Total Gym® 1000 workout will help with the first two
parts of your Total Fitness Program, but you need to make
healthy, low-fat eating a big priority as well.
Consult with your physician about an eating plan
that’s right for you. Healthy eating habits and exercise will
help you reach your desired weight and then stay there. We
recommend that you follow dietary guidelines approved by
the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department
of Health and Human Services.
There are over 70 different exercises included in this guide.
And they’re all explained in full detail. Some are performed
with the arm pulley cable hooked to the glideboard, others
don’t require the use of the cable. If the arm pulley cables
are hooked, we recommend you always grasp the handles
before sitting or laying on the glideboard. This controls the
glideboard and makes it easier to get into the correct
position for each exercise. When you’re ready to get off the
glideboard, maintain control of the handles until your feet
are on the floor or until the glideboard rests at the bottom
of the rails.
HOW TO USE THIS EXERCISE
BOOKLET
Your body is probably thanking you already. It can hardly
wait to feel those old muscles toning up. That’s because
the Total Gym® 1000 Exercise System is a great way to get
in shape and stay in shape. Use it as an exercise machine
or team it up with other sports as a training machine. It
can improve your tennis, racquetball, golf, skiing and
swimming, as well as your overall physical fitness.
Don’t push yourself too hard if you haven’t exercised
lately. Take it easy and work up slowly. NOTE: As with
any exercise program, consult your physician before
starting a workout on the Total Gym® 1000.
We’ve developed various exercise programs which tone,
firm, shape, strengthen and recondition your muscles.
Choose the program that suits your fitness level or interest.
If you are not a regular exerciser, we recommend you per-
form the starter program for the first 2 weeks or until you
feel comfortable moving on to the Basic Beginners
Program. Turn to your desired exercise program in this
booklet. Now you’re ready to sculpt a new body.
After working out on the Total Gym® 1000, the first thing
you’ll notice is that you feel better. Not only while you
exercise, but all the time. Next, you’ll observe your steady
climb up the resistance levels. Every time you raise the
glideboard, your body has increased in fitness.
Words like “level” and “repetition” are explained on the
following pages in easy to understand terms. Review the
terms carefully in order to fully understand their usage in
the Exercise Program Charts.
HELPFUL HINTS
When using any exercise equipment, basic safety precau-
tions should always be observed, including the following:
• Do not operate any exercise equipment if it is not com-
pletely assembled or has been damaged in any manner.
• All equipment should be set up and operated on solid,
level surfaces only.
• All equipment including cables and pulleys should always
be checked for wear before each use.
• Do not operate exercise equipment with long, loose hair
or loose clothing.
• Care should be taken while getting on and off any
exercise equipment.
• Do not over-exert yourself or work to exhaustion.
• Close adult supervision is necessary at all times.
• The use of accessory attachments not recommended
by
the manufacturer may cause injuries.
THE TOTAL GYM® 1000
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DEFINITION OF T
ERMS
Fitness Circuit: Comprehensive exercise requires the
systematic training of all the body’s major muscle groups.
Total body fitness is best achieved through Circuit
Training, a series of exercises performed repetitively in a
certain sequence. After every exercise is finished and the
circuit is complete, repeat it as recommended on the
charts for each program.
Intensity: The intensity of an exercise is measured by
the difficulty of pulling or pushing the glideboard up
the rails. Intensity refers to how hard you work when
you exercise. You control the intensity by the level of
resistance you select. For example, if your program calls
for 12-20 repetitions of an exercise, and you can only
perform 8 repetitions, your resistance level is too high.
If you can perform 21 repetitions, you should increase
the resistance to the next higher level.
Repetitions: Repetitions designate the number of times
an exercise is performed within one set. A range of
repetitions is recommended so that you can perform
exercises with precision and form. If you are not able
to complete the recommended repetitions before losing
form, you should reduce the resistance to allow
good form.
Sets: A set is a sequence of repetitions of one exercise.
If you are a beginner, start with only one set of each
exercise. When you are able to perform one set of each
exercise with minimal soreness two days post exercise,
you are ready to add a second set. Use this same
guideline to advance to a third set of each exercise.
Tempo —Speed of Movement: Tempo is the pace
at which you move during the exercise. For instance,
performing the squat with a slow tempo (3 seconds
up–concentric and 3 seconds down–eccentric) would
expose the muscles to approximately six seconds of
work per repetition. The same exercise performed at
a fast tempo (1 second up–concentric and 1 second
down–eccentric) would provide two seconds work-per
repetition. Tempo is a critical component because the
amount of time a muscle is under tension is a primary
stimulus by which the body gets stronger.
In the following Program Charts, tempo is defined by
two numbers with a slash between them. For example
2/3 indicates 2 seconds up–concentric, and 3 seconds
down– eccentric.
Rest Period: A rest period is the time taken between
sets or the next exercise. Always follow the prescribed
rest period. Rest period length has direct correlation to
the positive physiological response of any exercise.
Frequency: How often should you exercise? We
suggest fifteen to twenty minutes a day, three to
four times per week. If you want to work out more
frequently, or for a longer time period, go right
ahead. However, follow your program guidelines.
THREE EXERCISE
MOVEMENTS
Bilateral Movement:
This is the most common type of exercise movement.
It occurs when both arms or both legs move together
in the same direction. You will probably do most of
your exercises this way.
Unilateral Movement:
The unilateral movement is performed when one arm
or one leg remains stationary, while the other moves
independently. As shown, the right arm stays fixed
while the left arm moves through the movement. This
allows you to concentrate more intensely on isolated
body parts.
Static Equilibrium:
Both arms move simultaneously in opposite directions
during static equilibrium. These exercises hold the
glideboard in a stable position with no movement.
This type of exercise allows you to concentrate
intensely on toning the upper body and helps improve
your endurance and coordination.
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STARTER PROGRAM CHART
BEGINNER PROGRAM CHART
Exercise# Description Repetitions Sets Tempo Rest Time
1 Leg Pull 15-25 1-2 slow 1:00
2Arm Pullover 15-25 1-2 slow 1:00
Exercise# Description Repetitions Sets Tempo Rest Time
1 Leg Pull 15-25 1-2 slow 1:00
2Arm Pullover 15-25 1-2 slow 1:00
3 Butterflys 15-20 1-2 slow 1:00
4 Seated Row 15-20 1-2 slow 1:00
5 Squats 15-20 1-2 slow 1:00
6 Decline Abdominal Crunch 15-20 1-2 slow 1:00
7 Stretcher 15-20 1-2 slow 1:00
BODY WEIGHT (LBS.)
How it works:
The Total Gym® 1000 uses a variable-angle incline plane to create exercise resistance by modifying the user’s body weight — the steeper the angle, the
more resistance. Simply multiply the user’s body weight by the appropriate percentage indicated in the chart. The result of this calculation is the resis-
tance (force) in pounds required to move the glideboard. When figuring exercises that incorporate the pulley cables, use 50% of the charted numbers.
Example:
A 150 lb. person using Level 5 would be lifting 51 lbs. (150 x .34). If the pulley cables are used in the exercise, the person would be
lifting
26 lbs. (150 x .17).
TOTAL
GYM® 1000 EXERCISE RESISTANCE CHART
When you need to know how much resistance the Total Gym® 1000 creates at a particular level, use the following chart:
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#2 Arm Pullover:
Hook arm pulley
cable.
Grasp handles and lay
on your back with
your head at the top
of the glideboard.
Stretch arms over
head. Bend knees and
put your feet on the
bottom of the glide-
board. Move arms in
an arc over the chest
until they touch the
thighs. Slowly let
arms go back to
original position.
Repeat. Raise head
and shoulders while
pulling to work more
abdominals.
Muscle Groups
Exercised:
Shoulders, Upper Back,
Triceps, Upper
Abdominals, and
Chest.
STARTER/BEGINNER PROGRAM
The Starter Program should be used for at least two weeks for non-exercisers. Follow the chart on page 5 for exer-
cise description. Then continue with the Beginners Program according to the Beginner Program Chart on the page
5. Exercises #1 and #2 are the basic exercises that cover 80% of the major muscle groups.
#1 Leg Pull:
Unhook arm pulley
cable. Attach wing
accessory.
Secure feet under top
bar of wing. Lay on your
back with legs straight
and buttocks near the
top of the glideboard.
Point toes. Pull the glide-
board toward your feet
until the glideboard
nearly reaches your
heels. Let the glideboard
down slowly. Repeat. For
added abdominal work,
lift head and shoulders
as you pull up. Do not
raise back off of
glideboard.
Muscle Groups Exercised:
Calves, Hamstrings, Lower
and Upper Abdominals,
Hips, Thighs and Buttocks
#3 Butterfly: Hook arm pulley cable.
Grasp handles and sit at the top of the
glideboard facing away from the height
adjustment column. Stretch arms behind
you with palms forward. Pull arms in an arc
to chest height in front of you. Keep back
straight. Slowly allow arms to stretch back
behind you again. Arms should be slightly
bent while performing this exercise. Repeat.
#4 Seated Row: Hook arm pulley cable.
Grasp handles and straddle the top of the
glideboard facing the height adjustment
column. Sit with arms stretched in front of
you naturally. Keeping your back straight
with your palms facing each other at shoul-
der-width distance, pull into your rib cage.
Slowly return to original position. Repeat.
#5 Squat: Unhook arm pulley cable.
Attach wing accessory
Position rails on desired resistance level. Roll
glideboard toward height adjustment column
and sit at the bottom of the glideboard. Lay
back. Place feet flat and slightly spaced on
wing accessory. Bend knees to 90°. Then
push against wing until legs are straight.
Repeat.
Muscle Groups Exercised:
Front Shoulders, Chest, Biceps, Abdominals
Muscle Groups Exercised:
Upper back, Trapezius, Biceps
Muscle Groups Exercised:
Quadriceps, Buttocks, Calves
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#6 Decline Abdominal
Crunch:
Unhook arm pulley
cable.
Attach wing accessory.
Start in the Squat position
(#5) on the glideboard.
Place arm across your
chest. Lift your head and
shoulders off the glide-
board crunching the
abdominal area. Your
back should remain on
the glideboard. Lay back
in the original position
and repeat.
#7 Stretcher:
Unhook arm pulley
cable.
Grasp pulley handles.
Slide the glideboard up
and sit at the bottom
facing the height
adjustment column.
Put your legs on the
glideboard. Keep your
arms, legs and back
straight. Slowly bend
at the waist and stretch
forward. Hold the stretch
for at least 5 seconds.
Pull up to rest. Do not
bend elbows. Do not
bounce Repeat.
Muscle Groups
Exercised:
Upper and Lower
Abdominals
Muscle Groups
Exercised:
Hamstrings, Lower
Back
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IRCUIT TRAINING PROGRAM CHART*
Please refer to page 4 under “Definition of Terms” for a complete understanding of Circuit Training.
Exercise# Description Time Goal Sets Tempo Rest Time
9 Rowing 2 minutes** 1-3 1/1 30 seconds
10 Surfer 2 minutes** 1-3 1/1 30 seconds
8 Cardio Pull 2 minutes** 1-3 1/1 30 seconds
5 Squat 2 minutes** 1-3 1/1 30 seconds
*Circuit Training can be performed in any order.
**Total workout time should add up to a minimum of 20 minutes to reach optimum conditioning.
See exercises on page 8.
STARTER
/BEGINNER PROGRAM
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#8 Cardio Pull:
Hook arm pulley
cable.
Attach wing
accessory.
Position at desired
resistance level. Grasp
handles and sit at the
bottom of the glide-
board. Lay on back and
put your feet on the
wing accessory. Stretch
arms over head. Move
arms in a downward
motion over your head
with elbows bent. Bend
knees and push off wing
accessory. Perform bent
arm pullover and squat
simultaneously.
#9 Rowing:
Hook arm pulley
cable.
Attach wing
accessory.
Secure feet under top
bar of wing sitting at
top edge of glideboard.
Grasp handles and keep
arms and legs straight.
Bend knees and bring
your hands to your chin
in a rowing motion.
Move back to original
position and repeat.
Muscle Groups
Exercised:
Quadriceps, Calves,
Shoulders, Upper
Back, Arms, Upper
and Lower Body
Muscle Groups
Exercised:
Calves, Legs, Hips,
Abdominals, Lower
and Upper Back,
Shoulders
#5 Squat:
Unhook arm pulley
cable.
Attach wing accessory
Position rails on desired
resistance level. Roll
glideboard toward height
adjustment column. Sit
at the bottom of the
glideboard. Lay back.
Place feet flat and
slightly spaced on wing
accessory. Bend knees to
90°. Push against the
wing until your legs are
straight. Repeat.
#10 Surfer:
Hook arm pulley
cable.
Grasp handles and
place your fists on the
glideboard at the top.
Kneel right behind
your fists facing the
height adjustment
column. Bend forward
stretching your arms
out in front of you.
Pull your hands
straight back along
the rail. Pull back your
torso at the same time
until your back arches,
like a surfer paddling.
Muscle Groups
Exercised:
Quadriceps, Buttocks,
Calves
Muscle Groups
Exercised:
Lower and Upper
Back, Shoulders
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IRCUIT TRAINING PROGRAM
CIRCUIT TRAINING PROGRAM
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Exercise# Description Repetitions Sets Tempo Rest Time
1 Leg Pull 12-20 1-2 2/2 circuit
2Arm Pullover 12-20 1-2 2/2 circuit
3 Butterflys 12-20 1-2 2/2 circuit
4 Seated Row 12-20 1-2 2/2 circuit
5 Squat 12-20 1-2 2/2 circuit
6 Decline Abdominal Crunch 12-20 1-2 2/2 circuit
7 Stretcher 12-20 1-2 2/2 circuit
Additional Exercises
11 Seated Bench Press (for men) 12-20 1-2 2/2 circuit
12 Hip Abductor (for women) 12-20 1-2 2/2 circuit
13 Seated Curl (for men) 12-20 1-2 2/2 circuit
14 Tricep Extension (for women) 12-20 1-2 2/2 circuit
15 Twister (both men & women) 12-20 1-2 2/2 circuit
16 Hip and Thigh Extension (for women) 12-20 1-2 2/2 circuit
17 Pull Up
(requires wing accessory)
(both men & women) 12-20 1-2 2/2 circuit
See Page 4 under “Definition of Terms” for a complete understanding of Circuit Training.
INTERMEDIATE MEN’S AND WOMEN’S WORKOUT CHART
INTERMEDIATE EXERCISES FOR MEN AND WOMEN
#1 Leg Pull:
Attach wing accessory.
Unhook arm pulley
cable.
Secure feet under top bar
of wing accessory. Lay on
your back with legs
straight and buttocks near
the top of the glideboard.
Point toes. Pull the
glideboard toward your
feet until the glideboard
nearly reaches your heels.
Let the glideboard down
slowly. Repeat. For added
abdominal work, lift head
and shoulders as you pull
up. Do not raise back off
of glideboard.
#2 Arm Pullover:
Hook arm pulley
cable.
Grasp handles and lay
on your back with your
head at the top of the
glideboard. Stretch arms
over head. Bend knees
and put your feet on
the bottom of the glide-
board. Move arms in an
arc over the chest until
they touch the thighs.
Slowly let arms go back
to original position.
Repeat. Raise head and
shoulders while pulling
to work more
abdominals.
Muscle Groups
Exercised:
Calves, Hamstrings,
Lower and Upper
Abdominals, Hips and
Thighs
Muscle Groups
Exercised:
Shoulders, Upper
Back, Triceps, Upper
Abdominals, Chest
and Lats
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