ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS .................................................. Back Cover
WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT
This drawing shows the location(s) of the
warning decal(s). If a decal is missing
or illegible, see the front cover of this
manual and request a free replacement
decal. Apply the decal in the location
shown. Note: The decal(s) may not be
shown at actual size.
PROFORM is a registered trademark of ICON IP, Inc.
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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read all important precautions and
instructions in this manual and all warnings on your abdominal exerciser before using your abdominal exerciser. ICON assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or
through the use of this product.
1. Before beginning any exercise program,
consult your physician. This is especially
important for persons over age 35 or persons
with pre-existing health problems.
2. Use the abdominal exerciser only as
described in this manual.
3. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of the abdominal exerciser are
adequately informed of all precautions.
4. The abdominal exerciser is intended for
home use only. Do not use the abdominal
exerciser in any commercial, rental, or institutional setting.
5. Keep the abdominal exerciser indoors, away
from moisture and dust. Place the abdominal
exerciser on a level surface, with carpet or a
non-slip mat beneath it.
6. Make sure that there is enough clearance
around the abdominal exerciser to mount,
dismount, and use the abdominal exerciser.
7. Inspect and properly tighten all parts regularly. Replace any worn parts immediately.
8. Keep children under age 12 and pets away
from the abdominal exerciser at all times.
9. The abdominal exerciser should not be used
by persons weighing more than 300 lbs.
(136 kg).
10. Wear appropriate clothes while exercising;
do not wear loose clothes that could become
caught on the abdominal exerciser. Always
wear athletic shoes for foot protection while
exercising.
11. Use extreme caution while mounting and
dismounting the abdominal exerciser (see
HOW TO MOUNT AND DISMOUNT THE
ABDOMINAL EXERCISER on page 9). Always
hold the handlebar while exercising; do not
hold the pivot frame or the console.
12. Keep hands and feet away from moving
parts.
13. Over exercising may result in serious injury
or death. If you feel faint or if you experience
pain while exercising, stop immediately and
cool down.
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Thank you for selecting the PROFORM® AB GLIDER
abdominal exerciser. The versatile AB GLIDER
abdominal exerciser is designed to help you develop
your core muscles, improve your muscle tone, achieve
a shapelier gure, and increase your overall tness.
For your benet, read this manual carefully before
using the abdominal exerciser. If you have questions
after reading this manual, please see the front cover
Length: 4 ft. (122 cm)
Width: 2 ft. 6 in. (76 cm)
Weight: 53 lbs. (24 kg)
Console
of this manual. To help us assist you, note the product
model number and serial number before contacting us.
The model number and the location of the serial number decal are shown on the front cover of this manual.
Before reading further, please review the drawing
below and familiarize yourself with the labeled parts.
Handlebar
Handlebar Knob
Knee Pad
Roller Stop
Pivot Frame
Pin
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ASSEMBLY
Assembly requires two persons. Place all parts of the abdominal exerciser in a cleared area and remove the
packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed.
In addition to the included tool(s), assembly requires a Phillips screwdriver and an adjustable
wrench .
As you assemble the abdominal exerciser, use the drawings below to identify small parts. The number in parentheses below each drawing is the key number of the part, from the PART LIST near the end of this manual. The
number following the parentheses is the quantity needed for assembly. Note: If a part is not in the hardware kit,
check to see if it has been preassembled. To avoid damaging parts, do not use power tools.
M8 Locknut
(46)–1
M4 x 16mm
Screw (31)–2
M10 Locknut
(38)–1
M10 Curved
Washer (39)–2
M6 x 15mm Button
Screw (28)–4
M4 Washer
(48)–2
Large Washer
(41)–1
M8 x 15mm Button
Screw (29)–12
M6 Washer
(35)–4
Pivot Washer
(43)–1
M8 x 55mm Button
M8 Washer
(34)–13
Bolt (47)–1
M10 x 157mm Button Bolt (30)–1
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1.
To make assembly easier, read the
information on page 5 before you begin.
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Attach a Base (2) to the Frame (1) with four M8 x
15mm Button Screws (29) and four M8 Washers
(34). Tip: Start all the Button Screws before
tightening any of them.
Then, attach a Frame Foot (11) to the underside
of the Frame (1) with an M4 x 16mm Screw (31)
and an M4 Washer (48).
Attach the other Base (not shown) and the
other Frame Foot (not shown) in the same
way.
2. Insert the Upright (4) into the Frame (1).
Attach the Upright (4) with three M8 x 15mm
Button Screws (29) and three M8 Washers (34).
Do not tighten the Button Screws yet.
Finish attaching the Upright (4) with an M8 x
55mm Button Bolt (47), two M8 Washers (34),
and an M8 Locknut (46).
Firmly tighten the three M8 x 15mm Button
Screws (29) and the M8 Locknut (46).
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34
34
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11
2
29
34
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29
48
31
4
47
34
34
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34
46
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3. Attach the Handlebar (5) to the Upright (4) with
an M10 x 157mm Button Bolt (30), two M10
Curved Washers (39), and an M10 Locknut (38).
Tip: It may be helpful to use a hex key to turn
the M10 x 157mm Button Bolt (30) while you
are inserting it through the Handlebar (5) and
the Upright (4).
Secure the Handlebar (5) with the Handlebar
Knob (37).
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5
30
39
4
39
38
37
4. Using a small plastic bag to keep your hand
clean, apply a small amount of the included
grease to both sides of a Pivot Washer (43) and
to the axle on the Pivot Frame (3).
Slide the Pivot Washer (43) onto the axle on the
Pivot Frame (3). Then, insert the Pivot Frame
into the Frame (1).
Attach the Pivot Frame (3) with an M8 x 15mm
Button Screw (29) and a Large Washer (41). Do
not overtighten the Button Screw; the Pivot
Frame must pivot freely.
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3
Grease
43
1
41
29
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5. Orient the Knee Pad (7) and the Roller Carriage
(6) as shown.
Attach the Knee Pad (7) to the Roller Carriage
(6) with four M6 x 15mm Button Screws (28) and
four M6 Washers (35).
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7
Wide
End
6
Welded
Bar
35
6. Orient the Roller Carriage (6) as shown. Slide
the Roller Carriage onto the Pivot Frame (3).
Tighten the Roller Stop (16) into the Pivot
Frame (3).
7. Move the Roller Carriage (6) to the position
shown, and align the indicated hole in the
Roller Carriage with the corresponding hole (not
shown) in the Pivot Frame (3).
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7
Welded
Bar
35
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28
28
3
16
Insert the Pin (27) into the Roller Carriage (6)
and the Pivot Frame (3).
Hole
3
8. Make sure that all parts are properly tightened before you use the abdominal exerciser. Note: Some
hardware may be left over after assembly is completed.
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HOW TO USE THE ABDOMINAL EXERCISER
HOW TO MOUNT AND DISMOUNT THE
ABDOMINAL EXERCISER
The pivot frame can swivel from side to side, and
the knee pad can move forward and backward; to
avoid losing your balance, use extreme caution
while mounting and dismounting the abdominal
exerciser.
Before mounting the abdominal exerciser, make sure
that the Pivot Frame (3) is in the position shown below.
Do not rotate the Pivot Frame so that the Console
(8) is near the oor as shown in the inset drawing.
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8
3
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HOW TO LOCK THE PIVOT FRAME
To lock the Pivot Frame (3) so that it will not swivel
from side to side, insert the Pin (27) into the Pivot
Frame and into the Upright (4).
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4
HOW TO LOCK THE KNEE PAD
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Next, stand beside the abdominal exerciser and hold
the Handlebar (5) rmly with both hands. Place one
knee on the Knee Pad (7), halfway between the front
of the Knee Pad and the back of the Knee Pad. Then,
place your other knee on the Knee Pad. Always hold
the Handlebar while exercising; do not hold the
Pivot Frame or the Console (8).
To dismount, hold the Handlebar (5) and place one
foot at a time on the oor beside the Knee Pad (7).
To lock the Knee Pad (7) so that it will not move forward and backward, insert the Pin (27) into the Roller
Carriage (6) and into the Pivot Frame (3).
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27
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HOW TO USE THE ABDOMINAL EXERCISER
HOW TO STORE THE ABDOMINAL EXERCISER
The abdominal exerciser can be used with the pivot
frame in the locked position or the unlocked position
(see HOW TO LOCK THE PIVOT FRAME on page 9).
In addition, the abdominal exerciser can be used with
the knee pad in the locked position or in the unlocked
position (see HOW TO LOCK THE KNEE PAD on
page 9).
With the pivot frame unlocked and the knee pad
unlocked, the pivot frame can swivel from side to side
and the knee pad can move forward and backward.
To exercise, use your core muscles to swivel the pivot
frame from side to side and/or to move the knee pad
forward and backward.
With the pivot frame locked and the knee pad
unlocked, the pivot frame will not swivel from side to
side, but the knee pad will move forward and backward. To exercise, use your core muscles to move the
knee pad forward and backward.
With the pivot frame unlocked and the knee pad
locked, the pivot frame can swivel from side to side,
but the knee pad will not move forward and backward.
To exercise, use your core muscles to swivel the pivot
frame from side to side.
For more information about using the abdominal exerciser, see the accompanying workout DVD.
The abdominal exerciser can be folded for storage.
First, remove the Pin (27) if necessary. Next, remove
the Roller Stop (16), and slide the Knee Pad (7) off the
Pivot Frame (3).
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3
Wide
End
16
Then, remove the Handlebar Knob (37), swivel the
Pivot Frame (3) to the right or to the left, and fold the
Handlebar (5) downward.
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27
37
Reverse these actions to reassemble the abdominal
exerciser. Make sure to orient the Knee Pad (7) as
shown.
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FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE
HOW TO USE THE CONSOLE
The console features five modes that provide instant
exercise feedback during your workouts:
Scan—Displays the
Time, Calorie, and
Reps/Min modes in a
repeating cycle
Time—Displays the
elapsed time
Count—Displays the
number of repetitions
completed during the
current workout
Calorie—Displays the approximate number of calories
you have burned
Reps/Min—Displays the number of repetitions completed per minute
HOW TO INSTALL A BATTERY
The console requires one AAA battery (not included);
an alkaline battery is recommended. IMPORTANT:
If the console has been exposed to cold temperatures, allow it to warm to room temperature
before you insert a battery. Otherwise, you may
damage the console display or other electronic
components.
Note: Make sure that a battery is installed (see HOW
TO INSTALL A BATTERY at the left). If there is a
sheet of plastic on the display, remove the plastic.
1. Turn on the console.
Press the console button on the console or begin
exercising to turn on the console.
2. Select a mode for display.
Scan mode—To
select the scan
mode, press the
console button
repeatedly until
an arrow appears
next to the word
SCAN.
Time, Calorie, or Reps/Min mode—To select one
of these modes for continuous display, press the
console button repeatedly until an arrow appears
next to the desired selection. Make sure that
there is not an arrow next to the word SCAN.
3. Begin exercising and follow your progress with
the display.
As you exercise, the console will provide instant
feedback about your workout.
Locate the battery door on the back of the console.
Press the tab on the battery door, and remove the battery door. Next, insert a battery into the console; orient
the battery as shown by the diagram inside the
console. Then, reattach the battery door.
4. Reset the console, if desired.
To reset the console display, press and hold the
console button for several seconds until zeros
appear in the display.
5. When you are nished exercising, the console
will turn off automatically.
If you do not move the knee pad and do not press
the console button for a few minutes, the console
will turn off automatically.
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EXERCISE GUIDELINES
WARNING: Before beginning this
or any exercise program, consult your physician. This is especially important for persons
over age 35 or persons with pre-existing
health problems.
Aerobic Exercise—If your goal is to strengthen your
cardiovascular system, you must perform aerobic
exercise, which is activity that requires large amounts
of oxygen for prolonged periods of time. For aerobic
exercise, adjust the intensity of your exercise until your
heart rate is near the highest number in your training
zone.
These guidelines will help you to plan your exercise
program. For detailed exercise information, obtain a
reputable book or consult your physician. Remember,
proper nutrition and adequate rest are essential for
successful results.
EXERCISE INTENSITY
Whether your goal is to burn fat or to strengthen your
cardiovascular system, exercising at the proper intensity is the key to achieving results. You can use your
heart rate as a guide to find the proper intensity level.
The chart below shows recommended heart rates for
fat burning and aerobic exercise.
To find the proper intensity level, find your age at the
bottom of the chart (ages are rounded off to the nearest ten years). The three numbers listed above your
age define your “training zone.” The lowest number is
the heart rate for fat burning, the middle number is the
heart rate for maximum fat burning, and the highest
number is the heart rate for aerobic exercise.
HOW TO MEASURE YOUR HEART RATE
To measure your heart
rate, exercise for at least
four minutes. Then, stop
exercising and place
two fingers on your
wrist as shown. Take a
six-second heartbeat
count, and multiply the
result by 10 to find your heart rate. For example, if your
six-second heartbeat count is 14, your heart rate is 140
beats per minute.
WORKOUT GUIDELINES
Warming Up—Start with 5 to 10 minutes of stretch-
ing and light exercise. A warm-up increases your body
temperature, heart rate, and circulation in preparation
for exercise.
Training Zone Exercise—Exercise for 20 to 30 minutes with your heart rate in your training zone. (During
the first few weeks of your exercise program, do not
keep your heart rate in your training zone for longer
than 20 minutes.) Breathe regularly and deeply as you
exercise —never hold your breath.
Cooling Down—Finish with 5 to 10 minutes of stretching. Stretching increases the flexibility of your muscles
and helps to prevent post-exercise problems.
EXERCISE FREQUENCY
Burning Fat—To burn fat effectively, you must exer-
cise at a low intensity level for a sustained period of
time. During the first few minutes of exercise, your
body uses carbohydrate calories for energy. Only after
the first few minutes of exercise does your body begin
to use stored fat calories for energy. If your goal is to
burn fat, adjust the intensity of your exercise until your
heart rate is near the lowest number in your training
zone. For maximum fat burning, exercise with your
heart rate near the middle number in your training
zone.
To maintain or improve your condition, complete three
workouts each week, with at least one day of rest
between workouts. After a few months of regular exercise, you may complete up to five workouts each week,
if desired. Remember, the key to success is to make
exercise a regular and enjoyable part of your everyday
life.
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SUGGESTED STRETCHES
The correct form for several basic stretches is shown at the right. Move slowly as you stretch —never bounce.
1. Toe Touch Stretch
Stand with your knees bent slightly and slowly bend forward from
your hips. Allow your back and shoulders to relax as you reach down
toward your toes as far as possible. Hold for 15 counts, then relax.
Repeat 3 times. Stretches: Hamstrings, back of knees and back.
2. Hamstring Stretch
Sit with one leg extended. Bring the sole of the opposite foot toward
you and rest it against the inner thigh of your extended leg. Reach
toward your toes as far as possible. Hold for 15 counts, then relax.
Repeat 3 times for each leg. Stretches: Hamstrings, lower back and
groin.
3. Calf/Achilles Stretch
With one leg in front of the other, reach forward and place your
hands against a wall. Keep your back leg straight and your back foot
flat on the floor. Bend your front leg, lean forward and move your
hips toward the wall. Hold for 15 counts, then relax. Repeat 3 times
for each leg. To cause further stretching of the achilles tendons,
bend your back leg as well. Stretches: Calves, achilles tendons and
ankles.
4. Quadriceps Stretch
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2
3
4
With one hand against a wall for balance, reach back and grasp one
foot with your other hand. Bring your heel as close to your buttocks
as possible. Hold for 15 counts, then relax. Repeat 3 times for each
leg. Stretches: Quadriceps and hip muscles.
5. Inner Thigh Stretch
Sit with the soles of your feet together and your knees outward.
Pull your feet toward your groin area as far as possible. Hold for 15
counts, then relax. Repeat 3 times. Stretches: Quadriceps and hip
muscles.
Note: Specications are subject to change without notice. For information about ordering replacement parts, see
the back cover of this manual. *These parts are not illustrated.
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EXPLODED DRAWING
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Model No. PFEVBE13710.2 R0312A
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ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS
To order replacement parts, please see the front cover of this manual. To help us assist you, be prepared to
provide the following information when contacting us:
• the model number and serial number of the product (see the front cover of this manual)
• the name of the product (see the front cover of this manual)
• the key number and description of the replacement part(s) (see the PART LIST and the EXPLODED