USER`S MANUAL
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1. Important Precautions Read all instructions before you use the WESLO AB DESIGNER Use the AB DESIGNER only as described in this manual As you exercise keep the small of your back on the floor 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 Before you begin this or any exercise pro gram consult your physician This is especial ly 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 e A warning decal has been placed on the AB DESIGNER If the decal is missing or illegi ble contact our customer service department to order a free replacement decal Before You Begin Congratulations for purchasing the WESLO AB DESIGNER The AB DESIGNER is specially devel oped to shape your upper and lower abs and obliques to give you a firm flat stomach in only minutes a day The AB DESIGNER supports your head and neck as you exercise and helps you maintain correct form for maxi mum results Used as part of a fitness program that includes regular aerobic exercise and a proper diet the AB DESIGNER will help you to look better feel better and enjoy the benefits of greater fitness Before you use the WESLO AB DE2. 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 Beginning Exercises Be sure to stretch for a few minutes before you begin 1 Basic Crunch This exercise targets the upper abdom inals Lie on the floor with your head on the headrest hold the top tube and bend your knees as shown Curl up to about a 45 angle and then lower yourself to the starting position This completes one rep etition Perform 10 to 15 repetitions 2 Basic Crunch with Raised Feet This exercise focuses on the lower abdominals This exercise should be performed in the same way as the Basic Crunch except your feet should be held off the floor during the exercise Complete 10 to 15 repetitions 3 Basic Oblique Crunch This exercise is for the oblique abdominals Perform this exercise in the same way as the Basic Crunch but tur
3. Ordering Replacement Parts If you encounter any difficulties with this product or if you need to order replacement parts call the ICON Health amp Fitness Ltd office or write ICON Health amp Fitness Ltd Customer Service Department Unit 4 Revie Road Industrial Estate Revie Road Beeston Leeds LS11 8JG UK Tel 08457 089 009 Outside the UK 0 044 113 387 7133 Fax 0 044 113 387 7125 When ordering parts please be prepared to give the following information e the MODEL NUMBER of the product WLEMMC14910 e the NAME of the product WESLO AB DESIGNER e the KEY NUMBER and DESCRIPTION of the part s see the PART LIST EXPLODED DRAWING on page 7 WESLO is a registered trademark of ICON Health amp Fitness Inc Part No 179518 R0901A Printed in China 2001 ICON Health amp Fitness Inc WESIC Designer Model No WLEMMC14910 QUESTIONS As a manufacturer we are com mitted to providing complete customer satisfaction If you have questions or if there are missing parts please call 08457 089 009 Or write ICON Health amp Fitness Ltd Customer Service Department Unit 4 Revie Road Industrial Estate Revie Road Beeston Leeds LS11 8JG UK email csuk iconeurope com USER S MANUAL A CAUTION Read all precautions and instruc tions in this manual before using this equipment Save this manual for future reference Visit our website at www weslo com
4. SIGNER please read this manual carefully If you have additional questions please call our Customer Service Department at 08457 089 009 To help us assist you please note the product model number WLEMMC14910 Assembly Follow the steps below to assemble the AB DESIGNER Read each step completely before beginning 1 Attach the Headrest 3 to the Headrest Tube 1 with the Headrest Bracket 9 two Screws 10 and two Flat Washers 11 as shown in the inset drawing Tighten the remaining Screw 10 and the Curved Washer 11 into the hole in the centre of the Headrest Tube Make sure that the Headrest and the Headrest Tube are oriented as shown 2 Lay the Headrest Tube 1 on the floor in the posi tion shown Look at one of the U tubes 5 and find the longest end Press the Spring Clip 4 in the longest end of the U tube and insert the U tube into one side of the Headrest Tube 1 as shown Make sure that the Spring Clip snaps into the holes in the Headrest Tube Attach the other U tube 5 to the other side of the Headrest Tube 1 in the same way 3 Slide the Top Tube 7 onto the ends of both U tubes 5 at the same time Press the Spring Clips 4 in the ends of the U tubes and slide the Top Tube fully onto the U tubes Make sure that the Spring Clips snap into the holes in the Top Tube Storage and Maintenance When you are not using the AB DESIGNER it can be folded for storage Follow the instructions belo
5. ho tograph 11a Curl up to about a 45 angle raising both legs as shown in pho tograph 11b then return to the starting position Complete 10 to 15 repeti tions Expert Exercises Cont 12 Reverse Trunk This exercise focuses on the oblique abdominals Straighten your legs and raise them as shown in photograph 12a Curl up to about a 45 angle This is the starting position Lower your legs to the side as shown in photograph 12b then return to the starting posi tion Complete 10 to 15 repetitions alternating sides with each repetition 13 Scissors This exercise focuses on the upper and lower abdom inals Hold your legs in the position shown in photograph 13a Curl up to about a 45 angle This is the starting position Cross your ankles as shown in photograph 13b then return to the starting posi tion Complete 10 to 15 repetitions alternately crossing the right ankle above the left and then the left ankle above the right Using the AB DESIGNER The AB DESIGNER Upper offers a variety Abdominals of exercises that shape your Oblique upper lower Abdominals and oblique abdominals Lower The pho Abdominals tographs 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 n
6. n your knees to the side as shown Complete 5 to 7 repetitions change your knees to the opposite side and then perform another 5 to 7 repetitions Intermediate Exercises As your abdominal muscles become stronger and you can comfortably perform several repetitions of the beginning exercises it is time to move on to the inter mediate exercises Remember to stretch for a few min utes before you begin 4 Raised knee Crunch with Knees Held to Chest This exercise focuses on the upper abdominals Assume the Basic Crunch position but bring your knees toward your chest as shown Curl up to about a 45 angle and then lower yourself to the starting position Keep your knees raised throughout the exercise Complete 10 to 15 repetitions This exercise can also be performed with your feet rest ing on a chair 5 Raised knee Crunch with Knees Lifted to Chest This exercise targets the lower abdom inals The starting posi tion is shown in photograph 5a Curl up to about a 45 angle bring ing your knees toward your chest at the same time then return to the starting posi tion Perform 10 to 15 rep etitions Intermediate Exercises Cont 6 Raised knee Oblique Crunch This exercise focuses on the oblique abdominals Bend your knees turn them to one side and hold your legs off the floor as shown Curl up to about a 45 angle then return to the starting posi tion Hold your legs s
7. ot 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 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 DESIGNER to roll with you Keep your head on the headrest and the small of your back on the floor If nec essary 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 dehy dration 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 exer cise 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 Suggested Stretches 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 circula tion After exercise stretching allows the heart rate to return to normal and the muscles to cool down gradual ly Stretching is also effective for increasing flexibility The correct form
8. tationary throughout the exercise Complete 5 to 7 repetitions change your knees to the opposite side and then perform another 5 to 7 repetitions Advanced Exercises The following exercises are designed to further improve your strength tone and flexibility Remember to stretch for a few minutes before you begin 7 L Crunch This exercise is for the upper abdom inals Straighten your legs and raise them as shown Curl up to about a 45 angle and then lower yourself to the starting posi tion Keep your legs raised throughout the exercise Complete 10 to 15 repetitions Advanced Exercises Cont 8 Advanced Raised knee Crunch This exercise focuses on the lower abdom inals Straighten your legs and hold them off the floor as shown in pho tograph 8a Curl up to about a 45 angle bring ing your knees toward your chest as shown in pho tograph 8b then return to the starting position Complete 10 to 15 repetitions 9 Advanced Oblique Leg Crunch This exercise targets the oblique abdominals Straighten your legs and hold them off the floor as shown in pho tograph 9a Curl up to about a 45 angle bend ing your knees and bringing them to the side as shown in pho tograph 9b then return to the starting position Complete 10 to 15 repetitions alternating sides with each repetition
9. w to fold the AB DESIGNER 1 Press the Spring Clips 4 in the upper ends of the U tubes 5 Pull the Top Tube 7 off the U tubes 2 Press the Spring Clip 4 in the lower end of one of the U tubes 5 Rotate the U tube toward the other U tube and down until it is lying on the floor Rotate the other U tube 5 down in the same way The AB DESIGNER can be wiped clean with a damp cloth and mild non abrasive detergent Do not use solvents Part List Exploded Drawing Key No Qty Description 1 1 Headrest Tube 2 2 Headrest Tube Foam 3 1 Headrest 4 4 Spring Clip 5 2 U tube 6 2 U tube Foam 7 1 Top Tube 8 1 Top Tube Foam 9 1 Headrest Bracket 10 3 Screw 11 2 Flat Washer 12 1 Curved Washer 1 User s Manual Note indicates a non illustrated part Specifications are subject to change without notice Expert Exercises The expert exercises should be done only after you can comfortably perform the advanced exercises 10 Bicycle Ab Crunch This exercise focuses on the lower abdominals Straighten your legs and hold them off the floor as shown in photograph 10a Curl up to about a 45 angle bend ing one knee and raising it as shown in photograph 10b then return to the starting posi tion Complete 10 to 15 repetitions alternating legs with each repetition 11 Jackknife This exercise targets the lower abdom inals Straighten your legs and hold them off the floor as shown in p
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