Model No. WEMC20062
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CAUTION
Read all precautions and instructions in this manual before using this equipment. Save this manual for future reference.
PATENT PENDING
•Use the AB SHAPER only as described in this manual.
•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 during exercise, stop immediately and begin cooling down.
•Read all instructions before you use the AB SHAPER. 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 preexisting health problems. ICON assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through the use of this product.
Congratulations for purchasing the innovative AB SHAPER from WEIDER. The AB SHAPER 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 SHAPER 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 SHAPER will help you to look better, feel better, and enjoy the benefits of better fitness.
Before you use the WEIDER® AB SHAPER, please read this manual carefully. In addition, be sure to view the included videocassette.
If you have additional questions, please call our Customer Service Department toll-free at 1-800-999- 3756, Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. Mountain Time (excluding holidays). Please note the product model number before calling; the model number is WEMC20062.
The AB SHAPER is shipped in the compact storage position. No assembly is necessary. Follow the simple steps below to set up the AB SHAPER.
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The AB
SHAPER offers a variety of exercis- es that shape your upper abdominals, oblique abdominals, and lower abdominals.
The photographs in this manual show the correct form for each exercise. If desired, attach this manual to the wall for reference.
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 your hands on the AB SHAPER handles. 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 SHAPER to “roll” with you. Do not press or pull the handles together. 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 during exercise, stop immediately and begin cooling down.
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. ICON 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 stretch—never bounce.
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.
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