Vibrapower Vibra COACH, ETF021C User Manual

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WARNING:

To reduce risk of injury, the user must read and understand this instruction manual before using the Vibrapower Coach.

This machine is intended for home indoor use only in accordance with the instructions provided in this manual.

Ideal Sourcing Ltd, Ideal Home House, Newark Road, Peterborough PE1 5WG

Please read these instructions carefully and retain for future use.

Model No: ETF021C

USER MANUAL

WITH DETACHABLE MAST

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Congratulations on the purchase of your Vibrapower Coach. Please study these

instructions carefully before use, paying special attention to the following guidelines.

For your safety and the safety of others the following safeguards

are very important. Failure to read and follow these instructions

may lead to serious injury.

MEDICAL RECOMMENDATIONS

You must not use the Vibrapower Coach without your doctor’s consent if you:

• Are pregnant

• Have had a recent operation or surgery

• Have knee, shoulder, back or neck injuries

• Retinal Conditions

You are strongly recommended to consult your doctor before using the Vibrapower Coach if you have any of the following:

• Heart condition or cardiovascular disease

• High blood pressure

• Acute thrombosis

• Acute hernia

• Severe diabetes

• Epilepsy

• Severe migraines

• Malignant tumour

• Pacemaker, implants, articial joint(s) or limb(s), stents or IUDs, metal plates or pins

• Any recent illnesses or infections

• Deep Vein Thrombosis

• Cancer

Discontinue using if you experience dizziness, nausea, shortness of breath, pain, or any other abnormal symptoms.

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GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Consult your doctor before beginning this or any exercise or diet programme.

• Follow the warm-up exercises before you commence your workout.

• Increase speed and duration of exercises gradually.

• Vibrapower Coach is NOT suitable for use by children.

• Do not jump on the plate or the machine as this may cause damage.

• After each use, the machine must always be switched off and unplugged.

• Always switch off the machine and disconnect the power supply before cleaning.

• Do not let the Vibrapower Coach get wet with any type of liquid.

• In addition, do not use the Vibrapower Coach while your hands are wet.

• Only use the Vibrapower Coach on a surface that will not be dented or damaged by the weight of the machine.

• Place the Vibrapower Coach on an old cloth or training mat before use, to avoid

marking the oor or carpet.

• Only one person is allowed to use the machine at any time.

• Leave yourself 1 metre of space in each direction of the Vibrapower Coach to avoid injury.

• The voltage and electrical circuit to which the Vibrapower Coach is connected must always comply with the laws in force.

• Never attempt to disassemble the unit by yourself. Contact the manufacturer

or an authorised repairman for any repairs. Unauthorised repairs may lead to

accidents, injury, or malfunction.

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) 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. Children should be supervised so that they do not play with the appliance.

Vibrapower Coach offers the following benets:

• Muscle building

• General tness

• Endurance

• Muscle relaxation

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UNPACKING

Warning: Vibrapower Coach may be heavy for you to lift. You may need a friend or

family member to help you unpack and position the unit.

• To avoid danger of suffocation, please keep all plastic bags out of the reach of children.

• Inspect the Vibrapower Coach to make sure no items are damaged and all

accessories are provided. Call our Customer Service number 0330 332 1300 (Call cost may vary depending on your provider) if you have any issues.

• Vibrapower Coach is designed for home use only and is not intended for commercial use.

• Please do not use outdoors.

• Please retain all packaging and paperwork for future use and store safely away from children and animals.

• The Remote Control, Resistance Bands and Power Cord are all located in the polystyrene packaging, please take care not to dispose of these important items by accident.

WHAT YOU WILL FIND IN THE BOX

1. Display with Handlbars and Pulse Sensors

2. Vibrapower Coach platform

3. Mast (2 pieces)

4. 1 x Black pair of Resistance Bands

5. 1 x Red pair of Resistance Bands

6. Remote Control (requires 2 x AAA)

7. 5 x Screw with washer & 1 x Allen Key

8. 5 x Hand Screw

9. Power Cord

10. Mast Cover Cap

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Due to our ongoing improvements programme, the images of the equipment in this manual may differ slightly to the machine you have received.

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FEATURES

1. Wheel

2. Stabilising Feet

3. Platform

4. Control Panel

5. Mast

6. Power Socket

7. Handlebars

8. Pulse Sensor

9. Display

10. Resistance Band Hooks

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DISPLAY

Left hand bar indicates Time: +

increases the time – decreases the time for manual mode. This can’t be changed during the exercise. Maximum workout 10 minutes – minimum workout 1 minute.

P1 – P6: These indicate which automatic programme has been selected. Once

you have selected the required preset

programme this will automatically start, without the need to press play. Once selected you will not be able to change the speed or time. A voice function will guide you through your workout.

The voice function will only work when the mast is attached.

Power Button: Turns the display on and

off. Will not turn off during exercise.

Play Button: Starts the selected exercise. If pressed without selecting a

programme, it will start manual mode where you will be able to change the speed during exercise.

Stop Button: Stops the programme before the time runs out.

Pause Button: Pauses the programme, for you to continue when you’re ready.

Right hand bar indicates speed: + increases the speed – decreases the speed. Cannot be used during the preset programmes. Maximum speed level 20, minimum speed level 1.

Calories: Counts calories burnt in your programme. This is only to be used as a guide and may not be 100% accurate due to many different variables.

Speed: Indicates what speed level you

are working at (1-20).

Time: Indicates how long you have been exercising.

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CONTROL PANEL

Power Button: Starts and stops the

programmes.

Mode: Switches between manual mode and preset programmes

- Button: Decreases Time and Speed

(once manual mode has started)

+ Button: Increases Time and Speed

(once manual mode has started)

When switched on the Time display will show “10.0” and speed display will show

“000”. Select the required programme,

decrease or increase the time of the

workout (only in manual mode), then

press play.

The voice function of the preset programmes will not operate when the mast is not plugged in.

Alternatively you can use the remote control to activate the control panel.

For preset programmes you do not need to press play. This will start automatically after a few seconds of being selected.

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REMOTE CONTROL

Power button: Press the red power

button to utilise stand-by mode option. We recommend you turn the machine off completely using the power switch at the back if leaving it for more than 30 minutes.

Start/Stop: This button will start and stop the programme

Time : The default time is set to 10 minutes. Press this button to increase the

time.

Time : The default time is set to 10 minutes. Press this button to decrease the time.

Speed : In manual mode this will increase the speed of the machine until it reaches the maximum level 20.

Speed : In manual mode this will decrease the speed of the machine until it reaches the minimum level 1.

M: Use to move through the speeds quickly press M, once for level 6, twice for level 10, three times for level 16.

P: Press to access the preset programmes. Once for P1, twice for P2, three times for P3 & four times for P4, etc. Then press Start/Stop to begin.

The range of the remote controller is approx. 2.5metres. Aim the remote controller’s infrared light at the reception window on the control panel to operate the machine.

The remote control does not control the Display.

Do not mix old and new batteries.

Ensure that correct battery polarisation is adhered to, this is shown in the battery well of the remote control.

Dispose of old batteries as per required

by your local authorities, do not throw in household waste.

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MAST ASSEMBLY

To insert the mast, remove the mast cover cap, unplug the black wire in the base. Then connect both the black and white wires to the wires inside the bottom section of the mast. Slide the mast into the platform.

Be careful not to catch the wires during assembly.

Secure the bottom tube of the mast by screwing in place with 3 x bolts and allen key provided. Hand screws are provided

for quick and easier assembly.

Insert the top section of the mast securing the wires inside the tubes

rst, then slid the tube into the bottom

section of the mast. Secure in place by using the hand screw provided. This can be adjusted afterwards for the optimal height.

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Attach the display and handlebar with pulse sensors by connecting the wire in the mast to the wire on the back of the display. Then slide on to the top of the mast. Secure in place using the hand screw provided.

The platform can be used without the

mast, if you wish. Use the cap to cover

the hole where the mast goes to avoid damage.

SETTINGS AND USE

Turn the machine on by ensuring the supplied power cord is plugged in to

the machine rst, then plugged in to a

suitable power socket and turning the power switch on the rear of the machine to the “I” position ensuring the switch illuminates. The display will show dashes across the board. Then press the power button on either the display unit. This will automatically be in manual mode with 10 minutes set. Select your desired programme and then press play.

At the end of your workout, to turn off the machine press the power button on the display and then press the switch at the back of the machine and unplug from the mains supply.

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ADJUSTING RESISTANCE BANDS

If you nd you need to adjust the length

of your resistance band, take part A in one hand and start to thread through the band from underneath. This should create a small loop at point B. Pull point

D away from part A (whilst keeping hold of part A) so that the loop disappears.

This will shorten the length of the resistance band overall.

To lengthen your resistance band, thread a small amount of band through part A as before to create a loop at point B. Then pull the band at point C so that the handle moves towards part A. This should increase the loop and now you will need to thread the loop through part A so it disappears.

Connect resistance bands onto the base where there are resistance band

hooks (10) as shown previously in

manual.

Make sure that when attaching the resistance bands, the carabiner is secure and locked into place.

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE - WORKOUT TECHNIQUES

When you are ready to progress, we recommend increasing the speed of the vibration, rather than the duration of your workout.

We recommend doing no more than 10 minutes of exercise three times a day on your Vibrapower Coach

PLEASE NOTE: not all vibration trainers work in the same way. The timings relate to

the Vibrapower Coach only.

Note: Vibrapower Coach is a vibrating tness appliance; the more you increase the

speed, the louder the noise caused by the vibrations will be.

TOP TIP: Until you are used to vibration training technology, we suggest you start on

the slowest speed and “test” the unit’s effects for a few seconds by gently stepping onto the machine one foot at a time.

WARMING UP AND COOLING DOWN – IMPORTANT

One of the most important parts of your workout is to prepare your body for exercise

WARMING UP the muscles substantially decreases the chances of injury and only takes a few moments to do. it is recommended to perform so light cardiovascular

exercise to warm your muscles and encourage blood ow.

COOLING DOWN helps removes the lactic acid build-up in the muscles by oxygenating the muscles after your exercise routine. Lactic acid is what makes you ache after a workout, cooling down should be undertaken soon after the last set of exercises you intend to complete.

Warming up and cooling down exercises are identical and easy to remember. Both warming up and cooling down should be done slowly and accurately, there is no hurry to complete these exercises, it is more important to complete them. In addition, it is good practise to move around after the cool down exercises to further dissipate the lactic acid.

TOP TIP: Use a chair or a wall to help keep your balance if you need to.

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QUADRICEPS STRETCH

Stand close to a wall, chair or other

solid object. Use one hand to assist your

balance. Bend the opposite knee and lift your heel towards your buttocks. Reach back and grasp the top of your foot with the same side hand. Keeping your inner thighs close together, slowly pull your foot towards your buttocks until you feel a gentle stretch in the front of your thigh. You do not have to touch your buttocks with your heel. Stop pulling when you feel the stretch. Keep your kneecap pointing straight down and

keep your knees close together. (Do not let the lifted knee swing outward).

Hold the stretch for 20 to 30 seconds. Repeat the exercise for the other leg.

IMPORTANT - WARMING UP AND COOLING DOWN

INNER THIGH STRETCH

Sit on the oor and bend your legs so

that the soles of your feet are together. Place your hands on your ankles. Lean forward from the waist and press down lightly on the inside of your knees. You should feel a stretch in the muscles of your inner thighs.

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IMPORTANT - WARMING UP AND COOLING DOWN

CALF AND ACHILLES STRETCH

Stand approximately one arm’s length away from a wall or chair with your feet hip-width apart. Keeping your toes pointed forward, move one leg in close to the chair while extending the other leg behind you. Bending the leg closest to the chair and keeping the other leg straight, place your hands on the chair. Keep the heel of the back leg on the ground and move your hips forward.

Slowly lean forward from the ankle, keeping your back leg straight until you feel a stretch in your calf muscles. Hold for 20 to 30 seconds. Repeat the exercise for the opposite leg.

BUTTOCKS, HIPS AND ABDOMINAL STRETCH

Lay at on your back with your hips relaxed against the oor. Bend one leg

at the knee. Keeping both shoulders

at on the oor, gently grasp the bent

knee with your hands and pull it over your body and towards the ground. You should feel a stretch in your hips, abdominal and lower back. Hold for 20 to 30 seconds and release. Repeat the exercise for the opposite side.

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IMPORTANT - WARMING UP AND COOLING DOWN

OVERHEAD / TRICEPS STRETCH

Stand with your feet shoulder width apart and your knees slightly bent. Lift one arm overhead and bend your elbow, reaching down behind your head with your hand toward the opposite shoulder blade. Walk your

ngertips down your back as far as you

can. Hold this position. Reach up with your opposite hand and grasp your

exed elbow. Gently assist the stretch

by pulling on the elbow. Hold for 20 to 30 seconds. Repeat the exercise for the opposite arm.

STANDING HAMSTRINGS STRETCH

Stand with your legs hip width apart. Extend one leg out in front of you and

keep that foot at against the ground.

With your hands resting lightly on your thighs, bend your back leg and lean forward slightly from your hips until you feel a stretch in the back of your thigh. Be sure to lean forward from the hip joint rather than bending at your waist. Hold for 20 to 30 seconds. Repeat the exercise for the opposite leg.

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IMPORTANT - WARMING UP AND COOLING DOWN

Warming up and cooling down should take around ten minutes each. It is

sensible to adjust this timing according to your own situation. You would benet

from a longer warm-up session if you exercise soon after waking up than you would after a walk to the shops and back for example.

Take your time warming up and cooling down, enjoy the stretches as they will make you feel better.

Top Tip: As you progress, you can create your own warm up and cool down

exercise routine, you do not need to keep strictly to the above routine so long as you utilise all the basic muscle types included above.

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PRE-SET PROGRAMS

Programme 1 – Upper Body

Duration: 5 min

Do each exercise for 30 seconds. There

will be 2 rounds.

• Press ups

• Bent over row (right hand round 1,

left hand round 2)

• Shoulder press

• Bicep curls

• Tricep dips

Programme 2 – Ab Blast

Duration: 5 min

Do each exercise for 30 seconds. There

will be 2 rounds.

• Plank

• V sit ups

• Side plank (change sides after

15secs)

• Oblique crunch

• Leg kicks

Programme 3 – Leg Workout

Duration: 5 min

Do each exercise for 30 seconds. There

will be 2 rounds.

• Squats

• Lunges

• Calf raise

• Side lunge pulse (change leg after

15 sec)

• Glute bridge

SPEED

TIME

SPEED

TIME

SPEED

TIME

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Programme 4 – Cardio Workout

Duration: 5 min

Do each exercise for 30 seconds. There

will be 2 rounds.

• Stepper with heel kicks

• Stepper with deep back lunge

• Punches

• Stepper with knee raises to the side

• Quick feet

Programme 5 – Full Body Workout

Duration: 5 min

Do each exercise for 30 seconds

• Lunges

• Bent over row (15 seconds on right

hand, 15 seconds on left hand)

• Bicep curls

• Squats

• Tricep dips

• Plank

• Stepper with knee raises to the side

• Oblique crunch

• Sit ups

• Glute bridge

Programme 6 - HIIT Challenge (High Intensity Interval Training)

Duration: 8 min

Do each exercise for 20 seconds followed by 10 seconds rest. Do each

exercise 4 times before moving onto the next exercise.

• Squat with lateral raises and punches

– 20 seconds work, 10 seconds rest

• Bicep curl to shoulder press – 20 seconds work, 10 seconds rest

• Mountain Climbers – 20 seconds work, 10 seconds rest

• Quick feet – 20 seconds work, 10 seconds rest

Top Tip: Don’t forget your COOLING DOWN exercises!

SPEED

TIME

SPEED

TIME

SPEED

TIME

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STORAGE & CLEANING

• Clean the Vibrapower Coach with a damp cloth and mild detergent only, immediately after use. Ensure the Vibrapower Coach is unplugged from the mains before cleaning is undertaken.

• Regularly check the cord/cable for damage before storing. Should the cord/ cable be damaged in any way it must ONLY be replaced by the manufacturer or

a similar qualied person in order to avoid a hazard.

• Regularly check the Vibrapower Coach but do not switch on if it appears to be

damaged or operating incorrectly. Do NOT attempt to carry out any repair to the

Vibrapower Coach in any way as this must in all cases be referred to a suitably

qualied technician.

• Never pull the cord/cable to disconnect from the power outlet. Always grasp the plug and pull to disconnect.

• Remove the plug when not in use.

• Should you need to store your Vibrapower Coach between uses, it is advisable to seek help with moving it. Store on its feet at all times.

TOP TIP: Use a weak solution of anti-bacterial washing up liquid in warm water and a microbre cloth to clean your Vibrapower Coach; be sure to wring out the cloth so that it is just damp. Do ensure your Vibrapower Coach is unplugged before

attempting cleaning.

SPECIFICATIONS

Model No.: ETF021C Size: 76 x 44 x 13cm (approx.) Weight: 15.3kg (approx.) Voltage: 230V~ Frequency: 50/60Hz Input Power: 200W Class: HB Maximum User Weight: 120kg Made in China

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Problem Solution

No lights; does not respond

to Control Panel or Remote Control

Check Vibrapower Coach is plugged in and switched on at the mains. Check socket works with an alternative electrical product. Replace fuse in plug.

Remote Control does not operate Vibrapower Coach, but unit does respond to Control Panel.

Point Remote Control transmitter directly at the Control Panel’s

sensor. Replace battery in remote control (2 AAA batteries are required).

Speed is too fast? Adjust speed using the speed buttons on the Remote Control or

the Control Panel.

Vibrapower Coach making unusual noises or smells.

Immediately turn off Vibrapower Coach and call service centre or Ideal World for assistance.

Turned power on but display doesn’t light up.

Machine may have been turned off using the remote control. In this case press the power button on the display or remote control to turn it on. Alternatively, turn off at power supply and leave for 30 minutes before turning on again.

TROUBLESHOOTING

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

“I’m new to this, how would I know which settings are right for me?”

FACT: Your body begins to burn fat at around 65% of your maximum recommended

heart rate.

Your heart rate is the key to successful training. You should work out your own

suggested heart rate which is easy. The key gure for heart rate is 220. Subtract your age from this gure and this will be your maximum heart rate aim for your workout.

E.g.: If your age is 35, then 220 minus 35 (your age) means your maximum heart rate should not exceed 185 BPM (Beats Per Minute) during exercise.

BUT, IF YOU ARE NEW TO THIS OR ANY OTHER EXERCISING, you should aim for

approximately 65% of this gure to start with and slowly increase as the weeks, and your tness, progress. If you exercise daily, you should see your heart rate decrease

over time, and then you can look to increase the intensity of the vibration when you feel able to do so.

THE GOLDEN RULE is to stop exercising if you feel dizzy, faint or exhausted. LISTEN TO YOUR BODY!

“How often should I use the Vibrapower Coach?”

The key is to use the Vibrapower Coach every day!

Use the Vibrapower Coach up to three times a day for 10 minutes following the above guidelines for heart rate. As your tness level increases, you can increase the

intensity of the vibrations. It is far better to increase the vibration intensity than it is the length of the workout

“How does Vibrapower Coach work?”

Originally invented for the Russian Space Programme, vibration training was created

to help astronauts stay t in space where weight training would not work due to the

lack of gravity.

Whereas between 40 and 60% of the muscles bres are recruited to perform free-

weight or resistance machine exercising, performing similar exercises on the vibration

plate, almost 100% of the target muscles bres are used. This is achieved by creating an almost constant state of reex in the muscles, known as a tonic stretch/reex. This means that the muscles are exing and contracting at a very high frequency

producing faster increases in muscular strength.

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Plug tting details (where applicable).

The wire coloured Blue is the neutral and must be connected to the terminal marked [N] or coloured Black.

The wire coloured Brown is the live wire and must be connected to the terminal marked [L] or coloured Red.

The wire coloured Green/Yellow must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter [E] or marked

On NO ACCOUNT must either the brown or the blue

wire be connected to the [E] (Earth) terminal.

Always ensure that the cord grip is fastened correctly.

If in doubt or unsure of any of the above please consult a qualied

electrician who will be pleased to offer their expert assistance.

FUSE

Important

As the colours in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, please proceed as follows:

Blue [N]

Green [E]

Brown [L]

Cord Grip

Wiring safety for UK use only

Non-rewireable mains plug

If your appliance is supplied with a non-rewireable plug tted to the mains lead and should the fuse need replacing, you must use an ASTA approved one (conforming to BS 1362 of the same rating).

If you need to remove the plug - disconnect it from the mains – and then cut off the mains lead and immediately dispose of it safely. Never attempt to reuse the plug or insert it into a socket outlet as there is a danger of an electric shock.

This appliance MUST be earthed.

The plug must be tted with a fuse of the

same rating already tted and conforming

to BS 1362 and be ASTA approved.

Guarantee

This product is guaranteed for a period of 1 year from date of purchase against mechanical and electrical defects.

Guarantee is only valid if the appliance is used solely for domestic purposes in accordance with the instructions provided, is not connected to an unsuitable power supply. Unauthorised attempts to repair, and misuse, are not covered by this guarantee.

Under the guarantee we undertake to repair or replace the unit free of charge for the guarantee period.

For product support contact Ideal Shopping Direct on 0330 3321300* *Call cost may vary depending on your phone provider.

Appliances bearing the symbol shown here may not be disposed of in domestic rubbish. You are required to dispose of old electrical and electronic appliances like this separately.Please visit www.recycle-more.co.uk or www. recyclenow.co.uk for access to information about the recycling of electrical items. Please visit www.weeeireland. ie for access to information about the recycling of electrical items purchased in Ireland. The WEEE directive,

introduced in August 2006, states that all electrical items must be recycled, rather than taken to landll. Please

arrange to take this appliance to your local Civic Amenity site for recycling, once it has reached the end of its life.

Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment

(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

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Imported by: Ideal Sourcing Limited, Ideal Home House, Newark Road, Peterborough PE1 5WG

Made in China E&OE 11/17

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