Sears 31.280781 User Manual
Model No. 831.280781
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Important
Precautions
¥ Read all precautions and instruc-
tions in this manual before using
this equipment. Save this manual
for future reference.
¥ As you exercise, keep the small of
your back on the exercise mat; it
may be necessary to raise your hips
slightly.
¥ Keep your head on the headrest as
you exercise.
¥ If you feel faint, dizzy, or short of
breath at any time while exercising,
stop immediately and begin cooling
down.
¥ Before you begin this or any exer-
cise program, consult your physician. This is especially important
for persons over the age of 35 or
persons with pre-existing health
problems. SEARS assumes no
responsibility for personal injury
or property damage sustained by
or through the use of this product.
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179
USERÕS MANUAL
2. Attach a Side
Frame (11) to the
Frame (3) with two
3 1/4Ó Screws (13), a
Frame Spacer (12),
and two 1/4Ó Barrel
Nuts (14). Repeat
this step on the other
side of the Frame.
Make sure that the
Foam Pads (5) are
positioned as shown in drawing.
3. Press the indicated Button (15) and
slide the Right
Resistance Spring
(6) onto the Frame
(3). Move the
Resistance Spring
back and forth until
the Button snaps
into one of the three
holes. Repeat this
step for the left side
of the Frame.
4. Press the two
Buttons (15) in the
Handle (1). Slide the
Handle into the Side
Frames (11). Be
sure to insert the
Handle straight or
it may bind. It may
be helpful to rock
the Handle from
side to side slightly
as you insert it.
Lay the exercise mat
on the floor with the
wide end near the
headrest.
Place all parts in a cleared area and remove the packing
materials; do not dispose of the packing materials until
assembly is completed. Assembly requires your standard
screwdriver , phillips screwdriver
and rubber mallet (not included).
1. Before attaching
the Headrest (2) see
drawing 1a for the
proper orientation.
Make sure that when
assembled the
tapered end of the
Headrest points
slightly up and away
from the Frame (3)
as shown.
Attach the Headrest (2)
to the Frame (3) with
two 1 3/4Ó Screws (9)
and two Rubber Feet
(10).
Before You Begin
Assembly
Congratulations for purchasing the innovative
PROFORM¨AB RESISTER. The AB RESISTER is
designed to shape your upper abs, obliques, and lower
abs to give you a firm, flat stomach, in only minutes a
day. The unique AB RESISTER supports your head and
neck as you exercise, and helps you maintain correct
form for maximum results. Used as part of a fitness program that includes regular aerobic exercise and a proper
diet, the AB RESISTER will help you to look better,
feel better, and enjoy the benefits of better fitness.
Before you use the AB RESISTER, please read this
manual carefully. In addition, be sure to view the
included videocassette. If you have additional questions,
please call our toll-free HELPLINE at 1-800-736-6879,
Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Central
Time (excluding holidays). To help us assist you quickly, please note the product model number before calling;
the model number is 831.280781.
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How to Use the AB RESISTER
The AB
RESISTER
offers a variety
of exercises
that shape your
upper abdominals, oblique
abdominals,
and lower
abdominals.
The photographs in this manual show the correct form for each
exercise.
The exercises in this manual are divided into four
groups: Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced, and Expert.
Start with the beginning exercises, and progress at your
own pace. Be careful not to overdo it during the first
few weeks of your exercise program. It is better to
increase the number of repetitions you do than to
advance to more difficult exercises too quickly. The
intensity of each exercise can be varied by changing the
position of the springs (see ADJUSTING THE RESISTANCE on page 7), or by changing the position of your
hands on the handle. The lower your hands are positioned, the more difficult the exercise will be.
To get the most from your exercise, proper form is
important. As you perform each repetition, use your
abdominal muscles to pull yourself up, allowing the AB
RESISTER to roll with you. Keep your head on the
headrest and the small of your back on the exercise mat.
If necessary, raise your hips slightly.
Always begin and end each workout with a few minutes
of stretching. Remember to keep plenty of water nearby
as you exercise and drink periodically to avoid dehydration. If you feel faint, dizzy, or short of breath at any
time while exercising, stop immediately and begin
cooling down.
Upper
Abdominals
Oblique
Abdominals
Lower
Abdominals
Suggested Stretches
1. Hamstring Stretch
Extend one leg
and rest the
opposite foot
against it as
shown. Reach
toward your
toes and hold
for 15 counts.
Repeat 3 times
for each leg.
2. Toe Touch Stretch
Stand with
your knees
bent slightly as
shown. Relax
your back and
shoulders as
you reach
down toward
your toes. Hold
for 15 counts.
Repeat 3 times.
3. Quadriceps Stretch
Place one hand
against a wall
and grasp one
foot with your
other hand as
shown. Hold
your foot as
close to your
buttocks as
possible, and
hold for 15
counts. Repeat
3 times for
each leg.
WARNING: Before you begin this or any exercise program, consult your physician. This is
especially important for persons over the age of
35 or persons with pre-existing health problems.
SEARS assumes no responsibility for personal
injury or property damage sustained by or
through the use of this product.
Begin and end each workout with a few minutes of
stretching. Stretching prepares the body for exercise by
increasing the body temperature, heart rate, and circulation. After exercise, stretching allows the heart rate to
return to normal and the muscles to cool down gradually. Stretching is also effective for increasing flexibility.
The correct form for three basic stretches is shown
below. Move slowly as you stretchÑnever bounce.
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