New Image FITT CUBE User Manual

INTERVAL TRAINING

GYM IN A BOX

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STEP
TWIST
GRIP
JUMP

your way to tness!

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FITT Cube is an innovative, self-contained tool
developed specically for interval training.

Whether you’re looking to
build functional strength or
you want a high intensity,
calorie burning workout, FITT
Cube is the tool you need.

Engineered with a compact but
heavy-duty steel frame, FITT Cube
offers 4 functions and over 20
exercises in a 45cm cubic volume.

STEP, GRIP, TWIST and JUMP your
way to fitness by flipping the cube
to the function of your choice. The
following pages will help you get
the most out of your FITT Cube with
exercises, tips and tricks.

This booklet shows you how to get
the most from your FITT Cube
with exercises, tips and tricks!

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2

STEP GRIP

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3

4

TWIST JUMP

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STEP

Carefully step onto FITT Cube with one
foot on each pedal. Allow your arms to
be somewhat loose so you can focus
primarily on the movement of your legs.

Step downward with one foot, which
should cause the other food pedal to rise
at the same time. When you reach the
crest of the movement with the top foot,
promptly press down with that foot and
allow the other to rise.

Start out slowly, then increase your
speed as you get more comfortable with
the movement to achieve an effective
workout.

Primary muscles worked – calves,
hamstrings, quads, glutes

FITT Cube function – STEP.

BEGINNER

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BICEPS STEP*

Grab the resistance band handles before
carefully stepping onto FITT Cube with
one foot on each pedal.

Keep your back straight, chest up and
stomach tight. Start with your arms
straight down with palms facing forward,
and elbows tight to your sides.

Pull your left hand up and bend your arm
at the elbow until your hand is at chest
height. At the same time, step downward
with your left foot. When you reach
the crest of the movement, promptly
extend your left arm and bend your
right, stepping down with your right foot
simultaneously.

Start out slowly, then increase your
speed as you get more comfortable with
the movement to achieve an effective
workout.

Primary muscles worked – calves,
hamstrings, quads, glutes, biceps.

BEGINNER

FITT Cube function – STEP.

*Resistance bands not included as standard.
Available from High Street TV.

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FRONT RAISE STEP*

Grab the resistance band handles before
carefully stepping onto FITT Cube with
one foot on each pedal.

Keep your back straight, chest up and
stomach tight. Start with your arms by
your sides, palms facing down.

Pull your left hand up and away from
your body in front of you, keeping your
arm almost straight, until your knuckles
are at shoulder height. At the same
time, step downward with your right
foot. When you reach the crest of the
movement, slowly lower your left hand
back down to your side, raising your right
hand at the same speed and stepping
down with your left foot simultaneously.

Start out slowly, then increase your
speed as you get more comfortable with
the movement to achieve an effective
workout.

Primary muscles worked – calves,
hamstrings, quads, glutes, anterior
deltoids.

BEGINNER

FITT Cube function – STEP.

*Resistance bands not included as standard.
Available from HSTV.

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HAND STEP

Lower yourself to your knees in front of
FITT Cube, with the stepper in front of
you. Place one hand on each pedal and,
when balanced, transfer your weight
onto your hands, lifting your knees off
the ground so you are in a plank position.

Press downward with one hand, which
will cause the other pedal to rise at the
same time. When you reach the crest
of the movement with the top hand,
promptly press down with that hand and
allow the other to rise.

Start out slowly, then increase your
speed as you get more comfortable with
the movement to achieve an effective
workout.

Primary muscles worked
– core, chest, triceps, shoulders.

FITT Cube function – STEP.

INTERMEDIATE

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PRESS UP

Grip the soft-touch handles either side of
the stepper and assume an incline press­up position, imagining pulling your navel
to your spine, your core tight.

For a close press, tuck your elbows into
your sides as you lower your chest to the
handles in a controlled, slow movement
before forcing back
up powerfully.

For a wider press, let your elbows spread
out as you lower your chest, again
forcing back up powerfully. You’ll find the
muscle engagement is slightly different
for each position so try both as you
become comfortable with the move.

Primary muscles worked – chest,
triceps, shoulders, core.

FITT Cube function – GRIP.

INTERMEDIATE

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DIPS

Face away from FITT Cube and grip the
handles behind you, knees bent, arms
straight, palms facing in. Walk your feet
out slightly so that your bottom is in
front of FITT Cube. This is the starting
position.

Slowly lower your body by bending at
the elbows, stopping when your upper
arms are parallel to the floor. You’ll
find your bottom is a few inches off
the ground. If you make contact with
the ground, stop slightly earlier on the
following repetitions so you are under
constant tension.

Push yourself back up to the starting
position, straightening your arms to lift
your torso back up. Keep your legs still
throughout.

Primary muscles worked – triceps,
shoulders, chest, core.

FITT Cube function – GRIP.

INTERMEDIATE

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BENT OVER ROW

Stand with FITT Cube in front of you,
feet shoulder width apart. Bend the
knees slightly and hinge at the hip joint
until your torso is almost parallel to the
floor, ensuring your back is straight
throughout.

Grip the handles with palms facing in.
This is your starting position.

Keeping the torso stationary, breathe
out and lift FITT Cube towards your
chest. Keep the elbows close to the
body and as you reach the top of the
movement, squeeze your back muscles
and hold for a brief pause.

Inhale and slowly lower FITT Cube
back to the starting position.

Primary muscles worked – Latissimus
dorsi, rhomboids and biceps.

FITT Cube function – GRIP.

ADVANCED

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TWIST

Sit in the centre of the cushioned
twist seat on FITT Cube with your feet
grounded in front of you.

Grip the frame beneath you and,
engaging your abs and core, lift your feet
off the ground. Rotate your shoulders to
the right as you rotate your knees up to
your left.

Find a comfortable limit for your
rotation, then rotate your shoulders back
to the left with your knees moving round
to the right.

Primary muscles worked – core.

FITT Cube function – TWIST.

BEGINNER

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RUSSIAN TWISTS

Sit in the centre of the cushioned
twist seat on FITT Cube with your feet
grounded in front of you.

Engaging your abs and core, lean back as
far as you can without losing control or
arching your back, lifting your feet off the
floor at the same time. Keep your hands in
front of your body for balance and rotate
your shoulders to the left.

Find a comfortable limit for your rotation,
then rotate your shoulders back to the
right, before returning to centre.

Primary muscles worked – core.

FITT Cube function – TWIST.

INTERMEDIATE

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V-SIT

Sit in the centre of the cushioned twist
seat on FITT Cube with your feet lifted
off the floor, knees bent so that they are
the same level as your chest.

Engage your abs and core with your
chest open and lifted. With your arms
by your sides, slowly unfold from your
seated V by simultaneously lowering
your torso and legs towards the floor
and away from each other. Stop when
your legs are around a 45 degree angle,
or when you feel your lower back arch
away from the seat.

With your core tight and tucked, use
your abs to return to the starting
position.

Primary muscles worked – core.

FITT Cube function – TWIST.

ADVANCED

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UNSTABLE PLANK

Start off by carefully placing your palms
flat on the twist seat and move your feet
out until you are in the press-up position.

When balanced, lower your arms until
your forearms, elbows and fists are flat
on the seat. Contract your core and
lengthen your spine. Try to be as parallel
to the ground as you can.

Concentrate on keeping your core tight,
as well as squeezing your glutes to stay
as stable as you can.

Primary muscles worked – core.

FITT Cube function – TWIST.

INTERMEDIATE

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POWER PISTOL SQUAT

Sit on the jump platform side of FITT
Cube with feet placed flat on the floor.

Extend your left leg out in front of you
and, holding your arms out for balance,
drive through your right heel, forcing
yourself up to a standing position on
one leg.

When you reach the crest of the
movement, lower yourself in a controlled
manner back down, resisting the
downward motion until you are sat back
down on the platform.

Swap legs, extending your right leg with
your left foot placed flat on the floor.
Drive through your left leg until standing
and lower back down. That is one rep.

Primary muscles worked
– hamstrings, quads,
glutes, core, calves.

FITT Cube function
– JUMP.

ADVANCED

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MULTI-LEVEL PUSH-UP

INTERMEDIATE

Start on the floor in full plank position to
the left of FITT Cube, left palm on floor,
right palm on the platform near the edge.

Do a push-up, lowering your chest to the
floor, then pressing up to the start.

Walk your hands and feet to the right,
placing your right palm near the right
edge of the box, left palm near left edge
and stepping your feet to the right.

Do a push-up on top of the platform,
then walk hands and feet to the right
again so the your left palm is near the
right edge of the box and right palm is
on the floor. Do a further push-up to
complete one rep.

Primary muscles worked – shoulders,
chest, triceps, abs.

FITT Cube function – JUMP.

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JACKKNIFE

Sit on the front edge of the platform,
palms resting face down on the box
either side of your hips.

Straighten your arms and shift your hips
forward to just in front of the platform
with knees bent, heels on floor.

Bend your elbows 90 degrees behind
you, lowering your hips towards the floor
as you bring your left knee towards your
chest.

Straighten your arms, lowering your left
leg to the floor before switching sides
and repeating to complete one rep.

Primary muscles worked – shoulders,
triceps, abs.

FITT Cube function – JUMP.

INTERMEDIATE

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STEP-UPS

Start by placing your left foot on the
platform, making sure the entire foot is
in contact with the surface.

Pull your body up through the heel of
your left foot, pressing down into the
platform so that your right foot lifts off
the ground below.

Place your right foot alongside your
left, before lowering yourself back
down with your left foot, ensuring you
are in control of the movement as your
left foot makes contact with the ground
and then your right foot joins it. Swap
legs with each repetition.

Primary muscles worked – glutes,
hamstrings.

FITT Cube function – JUMP.

BEGINNER

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LATERAL STEP-OVERS

Stand with your left side next to FITT
Cube, platform-side up.

Lift your left knee in front of you so it
forms a 90-degree angle, then rotate
your thigh towards the platform. Lower
your leg down so your left foot lands on
the far side of the platform before lifting
your right leg up to join it.

As your right foot plants, lift your left
foot away and drop down to the other
side of FITT Cube. Bring your right foot
again to join your left and reverse the
process to complete one repetition.

Primary muscles worked – hip flexors,
glutes, calves, quads, hamstrings.

FITT Cube function – JUMP.

INTERMEDIATE

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HIGH KNEES

Stand directly in front of FITT Cube.
Step up onto the jump platform with
one foot, transferring your weight
onto that foot. Extend your leg so that
you lift off the floor onto the platform.

At the same time, lift your other foot
up, but do not set it down on the
platform. Instead, bend your knee
until it is above hip height and hold
that leg up.

Step back down slowly and alternate
your leg to repeat the action. That’s
one repetition.

Primary muscles worked – Glutes,
hamstrings, quads, calves, abs.

FITT Cube function – JUMP.

INTERMEDIATE

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BURPEE BOX JUMP

ADVANCED

Start off by carefully placing your palms
flat on the twist seat and move your
feet out until you are in the press-up
position.

When balanced, lower your arms until
your forearms, elbows and fists are flat
on the seat. Contract your core and
lengthen your spine. Try to be as parallel
to the ground as you can.

Concentrate on keeping your core tight,
as well as squeezing your glutes to stay
as stable as you can.

Primary muscles worked – core.

FITT Cube function – JUMP.

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BOX JUMPS

Stand directly in front of FITT Cube.

Swing your arms back and as they come
forward, bend at the knees and jump
onto the platform. Stand up tall on the
platform, fully extending.

Jump backwards down to the ground,
ensuring a soft landing by bending
at the knees as you make contact,
absorbing the shock.

Primary muscles worked – hamstrings,
quads, glutes, core.

FITT Cube function – JUMP.

INTERMEDIATE

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BULGARIAN SPLIT
SQUAT

Stand lunge-length in front of FITT Cube,
facing away from it. Rest the top of your
left foot on the platform.

Lower your body until your rear knee
nearly touches the floor and your front
thigh is parallel to the floor. Don’t let
your front knee travel beyond your toes.

Drive up through your front heel back
to the starting position, keeping your
movements measured. When you have
completed your set on one leg, carry out
the same exercise on the other.

Primary muscles worked – hamstrings,
quads, glutes.

FITT Cube function – JUMP.

ADVANCED

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explore...

...your own exercises!

The 20 exercises
identied in this guide
are just the start. Once
you’re familiar with FITT
Cube and comfortable
with the workouts, feel
free to add your own
exercises to your routine.

Here are a few more to
get you going...

Box Squat – a great bodyweight

squat variation where you “tap”
the jump platform with your bum
at the base of the movement,
before standing back up tall.

Lateral Ski Jumps – Grab the

grips in a crouched press up
position with your feet to one
side of FITT Cube. Jump from
side to side, trying to land outside
the width of the cube whilst
remaining light on your feet.

Mountain climbers – Grab the

grips with your feet out behind
you. Run on the spot, lifting your
raised knee to your chest before
planting it down and swapping
legs at the same time.

Front raise – Grab the grips and

stand up straight with FITT Cube
against your thighs. Lift with
almost straight arms in front of
you until your arms are parallel
to the ground, then lower in a
controlled manner. Remember
this is an unstable, 14kg product
so ensure good posture and
technique.

Burpee jump over – Instead of

the burpee box jump described
in this guide, you jump over the
cube in the last phase of the
movement, rotating to perform
the next rep on the other side.
This is really dynamic and an
advanced move!

Seated row – Attach the

resistance bands* and flip FITT
Cube so that the twist seat is at
the top. Sit in front of it so the
soles of your feet are pressed
flat against the stepper. Sit up
tall and pull the resistance bands
back, keeping your elbows close
to your sides, squeezing your
shoulder blades, then return your
hands to the starting position.

Reverse fly – Attach the

resistance bands* and flip FITT
Cube so that the twist seat is at
the top. Sit in front of it so the
soles of your feet are pressed flat
against the stepper. Sit up tall
and pull the resistance bands,
this time spreading your arms out
wide as you do, before returning
your hands to the starting
position.

*Resistance bands not included as standard.
Available from HSTV.

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The importance of movement

We all should aim to be active at least once on a daily basis.

Doing this helps us:

• Maintain a healthy weight

• Maintain the ability to perform everyday tasks

with ease

• Improve self-esteem

• Reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety

There are many ways to approach physical activity
and exercise. 150 minutes of moderate intensity
activity per week split into 5 × 30 minute sessions
works well for some while others would prefer 75
minutes of high intensity activity (5 × 15 minutes).
Your lifestyle will ultimately determine your options
but for many of us time is the key driver.

If you’re too busy to go to the gym, make sure you
have everything you need at home and choose a
time of day when you have the most energy. Mix
up your workout to keep boredom at bay and
keep track of your progress – it will help keep you
motivated to see your performance improving.

To find out more about the New Image® range of

fitness equipment, tools and accessories to help

you achieve your goals, visit

newimagefitness.co.uk

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FAQ’s

What are the functions?
STEP – a variety of exercises using the stepper. Think
you’ve mastered it? Buy some resistance bands from HSTV
for an upper body workout while you step.

GRIP – Grab the handles for push and pull exercises – press
ups, dips, bent over rows etc.

TWIST – The comfortable twist seat is unrestricted so can
be used from any angle for a variety of twisting exercises.
Twist moves target parts of the core (transverse abdominis)
responsible for pulling your tummy in.

JUMP – Plyometric (jump) exercises are excellent for
strength and power and there

Is FITT Cube suitable for anybody of any fitness level?

Yes. FITT Cube is your Functional Interval Training Tool
(FITT). You dictate the tempo and the intensity and you
choose your workout. We have highlighted which exercises
we feel are more advanced but once you feel comfortable,
they should all be achievable.

How do I get the most out of my FITT Cube?

We’d recommend doing between 10 to 15 exercises per
workout. Mix up upper and lower body work to get a total
body, heart raising workout. Simply flip the cube during
your rest period to the side you need for the next exercise.

What’s so good about interval training?

Interval training is a great way to get an intense workout in
a short period of time. A common split is 45 seconds on,
15 seconds off. If you carried out 10 exercises at this rate,
you would complete your workout in 10 minutes! No matter
how busy you are, you can spare 10 minutes!

How do I make my workout easier or harder?

One of the big advantages of interval training is you can
change the work-to-rest ratio. If you’re finding the workout
too difficult, simply extend the rest period or reduce the
work period. If you want to make it more intense, shorten
the rest period and extend the work intervals.

What is the height limit for FITT Cube?

There is no maximum or minimum height limit for FITT
Cube. It is a training tool that can be comfortably used by
a wide variety of heights.

What is the weight limit for FITT Cube?

The product is tested to ENISO20957-1, EN957-2 and
EN957-8 using 110kg as the maximum weight.

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Extended Warranty

Purchasing the FITT Cube is not only an investment in your health and
wellbeing but in monetary terms too. We appreciate this and know
from experience that many customers use their FITT Cube daily for
many years. Unfortunately, from time to time even though you follow
all of the instructions and guidelines things do breakdown. That’s why
we have introduced an extended warranty.

FITT Cube is covered by a standard 12-month manufacturer’s warranty,
however if you would like extra assurance our extended warranty will
cover you for 3 years.

Call us today on 0800 587 7833 to purchase the extended warranty for
your own peace of mind and enjoy:

• Up to 3 years’ warranty cover

• Protection against breakdowns (including parts and labour)

• A UK customer care team available all year round

• New for old replacement if we can’t fix it!

• Free return for your faulty FITT Cube

*Terms and conditions apply. See website for details.

Question?

Our UK based customer
service agents are dedicated
to helping you get the most
from your new product.

Call: 0844 800 0631/
0344 800 0631 (Mon to Fri

8.00am-8.00pm and Sat and
Sun 8:00am-1:00pm)

[email protected]

www.highstreettv.com

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Using your FITT Cube

®

Safety Information:

Please read this instruction manual
before you begin assembly. It is important
to keep these instructions for future
reference.

• Assemble and operate the equipment

on a level surface.

• Ensure the equipment is stable before use.

• Always ensure that the equipment has

adequate space on each side for emergency
dismount. A minimum of 0.6m.

• The safety level of the equipment

can only be maintained if it is regularly
examined for wear and tear.

• Replace defective components

immediately and keep the equipment out
of use until it is repaired.

• Use only the adjustment setting as

described in the instructions. Always use
the correct adjustment plug/fixing.

• Always check that any plug/fixings are

tight and secure before use and after
adjustment.

• Never leave any adjustment devices

projecting from the equipment.

• Always consult your doctor before

undertaking any exercise programme.

• Always wear suitable clothing and

footwear e.g. tracksuit, shorts and

training shoes.

• Remove all personal jewellery before
exercising.

• Try to ensure your back is straight while
exercising, especially for long periods.

• Ensure you warm up well before using
the equipment as this will help to reduce
muscle strain.

• After eating, allow 1-2 hours before
exercising
as this will help to prevent strain.

• Never overload the equipment: MAX
USER WEIGHT 110Kgs.

• MAX USER HEIGHT 6ft 2in.

• The braking system is speed
independent. The stepping action is
dependant.

• Never use the equipment in any other
manner other than the ways explained in
these instructions.

• If you feel faint, stop exercising
immediately.

• Injuries to health may result from
incorrect form / technique or excessive
training.

• Children should not be allowed on or
around the equipment, especially when it
is not in use and unsupervised.
Parents and others in charge of children

should be aware of their responsibility
because the natural play instinct and the
fondness of experimenting of children can
lead to situations and behaviour for which
the training equipment is not intended.

• This appliance is not intended for
use by persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they
have been given supervision or instruction
concerning the use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.

• This product is not suitable for
therapeutic purposes.

• This product is intended for home use only.

• CAUTION the instructions must be
followed carefully in the assembly, use
and maintenance
of the equipment.

• Safety standards: This equipment meets
the requirements ENISO20957-1,
EN957-2, and EN957-8

0.6m

0.6m 0.6m

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0.6m

Assembly:

• It is important you assemble the product

in a clean and uncluttered space.

• Remove all the parts from the carton and

lay them out on the floor.

• Should you require any support regarding

this product please call our customer
services on 0844 800 0631 / 0344
800 0631. High Street TV, PO Box 724,
Altrincham WA15 5BJ

Care and maintenance:

• This equipment should not be stored

outdoors, in a garage or an outbuilding.
Keep the equipment in a dry place with as
little temperature variation as possible.

• We recommend placing a mat beneath

the equipment to protect both the
equipment and flooring.
New Image mat can be purchased
at newimagefitness.co.uk.

• Use a warm, damp cloth to keep the

product clean.

• The safety level of the equipment can be

maintained only if it is regularly examined
for damage and wear. This includes any
ropes, pulleys, nuts, bolts, moving parts,
bushes, chains, wheels, bearings and
connection parts etc.

• Ensure that you inspect the product
regularly (once a week is recommended).

• Ensure that all fixings are tight before use.

• Always replace damaged or worn
components
with original parts from the manufacturer.

• Bands may wear over time. If you have
any concerns, please contact customer
support.

• Dimensions: 375mm x 390mm x 435mm

• Weight: 14 kgs

• Class : HC

Computer Operation

Functions and operations

Press the button to display the following
functions:
REPS/MIN: Displays steps in every minute.
SCAN: Scan each function in sequence.

TIME: Determine the duration of workout
session.
CALORIES: Shows the calories burned. This
is a rough guide only and should be used as
comparison over several exercise sessions.
COUNT: Accumulate the number of steps
during your workout session.

How to replace the battery:

Use 1 x LR44 battery.

• Carefully remove the computer from the
stepper and unclip the wire.

• Remove the old battery, and recycle by
taking to your local recycling facility. Do not
dispose in normal house hold waste

• Replace with new battery, ensure the
polarity is positioned correctly. “+” terminal
facing up.

• Clip in wire and replace the computer
into the stepper.

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