Wagan Hip Shaper, Hip Shaper 2673 User Manual

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User’s Manual

Hip Shaper

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Thank you for selecting the revolutionary Hip Shaper by Wagan Tech. The Hip
Shaper offers an impressive array of features to make your home workouts
more enjoyable and effective.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, it is important to read and understand
this manual carefully before using the Hip Shaper. Please familiarize yourself
with all precautions, warnings, and safety tips in this manual before operating
this equipment. Save these instructions for future reference.

If you have additional questions, please call our Customer Service Department.

Toll free in the U.S. and Canada: 1.800231.5806 or
E-mail us at [e-mail]

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

1. Read and understand this manual carefully before using the Hip
Shaper.

2. Before beginning any exercise program, you should consult your doctor
or physician first to determine if you have any medical or physical
conditions that can put your health or safet y at risk. This is especially
important for persons over the age of 35 or persons with pre-existing
health problems. Your doctor’s advise is essential if you are taking
medication that affects your heart rate, blood pressure, or cholesterol
level.

3. Be aware of your body’s signals. Incorrect or excessive exercise can be
harmful to your health and/or injure your body. If you feel dizziness,
nausea, chest pain, back pain, or other health symptoms, STOP THE
WORKOUT IMMEDIATELY and consult your doctor before continuing.

4. Before using the machine, please check that the nuts and bolts are
securely tightened. Do not operate this unit if it is not assembled well.
You must inspect your machine periodically to ensure it is in good
condition. It is your responsibility to inform all users of the proper
usage of this equipment along with all warnings and precautions.

5. Keep children and pets away from the equipment. The equipment
is designed for adult use only. The equipment is not suitable for
therapeutic use.

6. Operate this equipment only as it is designed to be used (as directed
in this manual). If any part of this unit is found to be defective while
assembling, or if you hear any unusual noises from the equipment
during use, stop immediately. Do not use the equipment until the
problem has been solved.

7. Wear appropriate workout clothing while exercising. Do not wear
robes or other clothing that can get caught in the machine.

8. Use the equipment on a flat, level, clear surface. Do not use the
machine near water or outdoors.

9. Keep hands away from all moving parts. While lifting or moving the
equipment, always do so carefully, being aware of its moving parts.

10. Maximum weight of user can not exceed 250 lbs (110 kg).

11. The equipment has been designed for home use only.

Health Condition Precautions

If you are currently taking medication for or have risk of any of the following
conditions listed below, do not use this equipment. It is imperative that you

consult your doctor first. Death or other serious injuries may occur.

• High fever (over 100.4˚F or 38˚C)

• Persons needing convalesce

• Right after any operation

• Pregnant women or women in postpartum

• Aneurysm, phlebangioma, serious disturbances of blood circulation,
thrombosis etc.

• Osteoporosis

• Heart disease

• Cancer

• Persons using embedded medical electronic apparatus such as heart
pacemaker.

• Persons with exceptional chine or bending chine.

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• Parts cured or parts with disease.

• Persons with acute illness such as epiphyseal fracture, sprain and
muscle strain etc.

• Persons with disease not clear.

Benefits of Exercise

A regular exercise program can help improve the quality of your life, give
you more energy, and combat the effects of aging. Research has shown
that 30 minutes of cardiovascular exercise combined with weight lifting
just 3 to 4 times per week can help deliver the following health benefits:
weight loss, improve body shape and definition, increase muscle mass,
increase physical strength and endurance, enhance flexibility, increase
metabolism, decrease chances of injury, improve aerobic fitness, improve
coordination and agilit y.

Heart Rate

In order to improve fitness, achieve weight loss, and gain other important
health benefits, the intensity level of your exercise needs to be within your
target heart rate zone. One of the best ways to know if you’re exercising in
your training zone is to monitor your heart rate during the workout. To do
this, locate your age on the chart and measure your pulse after a workout.
This chart shows a lower target heart rate in number of beats per minute
(or beats every 10 seconds). If you are beginning an exercise program,
start exercising at this lower heart rate level.

Target heart rates are based on age groups, but are to be used as a
general guide only. If your fitness level is lower than average for your age,
then you may want to work slightly below your target heart rate. If you
feel tired, reduce your heart rate and exercise at a lower rate. Overall, the
target heart chart is a guide, not a set of rules, so remember to listen to
your body at all times.

Pulse count

Take two fingers and place it on the palm side of your wrist or on your neck
over the carotid artery (under your jaw). Count the number of pulses for ten
seconds (since heart rate slows as you recover, a full minute count won’t be as
accurate). Check with the chart below to see if you are in your target range.

Beginner Target Heart Rate Chart

AGE 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60

10 Second
Count

23 22 22 21 20 19 19 18

Beats Par
Minute (BPM)

138 132 132 126 120 114 114 108

Training Tips

With the use of this Hip Shaper, you can begin a training program that will
lead to healthier lifestyle. In order to achieve your personal fitness goal, it is
important to:

• Be consistent

• Eat right and be properly nourished

• Make progress in raising the workout intensity level

Knowing Your Limit:

The body, especially the heart and the circulatory system, need time to adapt
to the new physical demands during your exercise. For this reason, it is really
important to take it slow with the training and have brakes between and
after the training. Exercise at a tempo that you feel comfortable with. After
continuous training for a period of time, you can extend the length of your
training or adjust the intensity to a higher level.

Safety:

• Wear comfortable clothes (sporting clothes).

• Do not exercise while eating.

• Never exercise with a full stomach. Do not exercise within one hour
after meals or drinking alcohol.