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1. Gravity Strider Goi Assembly amp User Manual Contents Section Page General Information 4 Before you start 5 Safety 6 Exercise Information 7 23 Assembly General Information Quality This V fit exercise product has been designed and manufactured to comply with the latest BS EN 957 British and European Safety Standards Questions Should you encounter any difficulty with the assembly operation or use of your V fit exercise product or if you think that you may have parts missing please DO NOT return it to your retailer but contact us first for help and advice asking for CUSTOMER SUPPORT by any of the following means Tel 0871 222 0881 or Fax 01535 637722 or Email beny benysports co uk CUSTOMER SUPPORT is open from 9 00am to 5 00pm from Monday to Friday Beny Sports Co UK Ltd Greenroyd Mill Sutton in Craven Keighley West Yorkshire BD20 7NG Queries If you do have any queries please ensure that you have the following information ready for our Customer Support Staff YOUR NAME YOUR ADDRESS YOUR PHONE NUMBER PRODUCT MAKE OR BRAND PRODUCT MODEL PRODUCT SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE NAME OF RETAILER PART NUMBERS REQUIRED Page 4 Gravity Strider Guarantee Beny Sports Co UK Ltd guarantee s its V fit product range for DOMESTIC USE only for a period of 2 years from certified date of purchase2. During this period we have the right to a provide parts for the purchaser to effect repair b repair the product returned at the purchaser s cost to our warehouse c replace the product if it is deemed economical to do so This guarantee applies to the original purchaser only and is not transferable This guarantee does not cover wear and tear on upholstery or consumables This guarantee does not cover abuse or defects caused by storage or use outside those intended If you need to advise us of a defect with your product we may ask for proof of purchase To enable us to service your requirement for replacement parts you must return the enclosed Guarantee Registration Card within 14 days of purchase Failure to do so may result in any claim for replacement parts or repairs being refused This does not affect your statutory rights as a consumer Customer Support Tel 0871 222 0881 or Fax 01535 637722 or Email beny benysports co uk CUSTOMER SUPPORT is open from 9 00am to 5 00pm from Monday to Friday Beny Sports Co UK Lid Greenroyd Mill Sutton in Craven Keighley West Yorkshire BD20 7NG Before you Start Tools All V fit products are supplied with basic tools which will enable you to successfully assemble your product However you may find it beneficial to have a soft headed hammer and perhaps an adjustable spanner handy as this may help Prepare the Work Area It is importan
3. left side of your neck Next rotate your head back for one count stretching your chin Then rotate your head to the left for one count feeling a slight pull on the right side of your neck Lastly drop your head to your chest for one count Repeat 2 to 3 times Toe Touch Slowly bend forward from your waist letting your back and shoulders relax as you lower your trunk Gently stretch down as far as is comfortable and hold for 10 seconds Gravity Strider Page 9 Exercising Information Shoulder Lift Rotate and lift your right shoulder up towards your ear for one count Relax then repeat for the left shoulder Repeat 3 4 times Calf Achilles Stretch Turn towards the wall and place both hands on it Support yourself with one leg while the other is placed behind you with the sole flat on the floor Bend the front leg and lean towards the wall keeping the rear leg straight so that the calf and Achilles tendon are stretched hold for 5 seconds Repeat with the other leg Repeat 2 3 times Side Stretch Open both arms to the side and gently lift them above your head Reach your right arm as high as you can for one count gently stretching the muscles of the stomach and lower back Repeat the action with your left arm Repeat 3 4 times Inner Thigh Stretch Sit on the floor and pull your legs toward your groin the soles of your feet together Hold your back straight and lean forward over your feet Tighten th
4. V fit product conforms to BS EN 957 PART 1 Class H HOME USE Class C It is NOT suitable for therapeutic purposes Gravity Strider Exercising Information Beginning How you begin to exercise will vary from person to person If you have not exercised for a long period of time have been inactive for a while or are severely overweight you MUST start slowly increasing your exercise time gradually by perhaps only a few minutes for each session per week Combine a carefully structured nutritious diet with a simple but effective exercise routine and this can help make you feel better look better and will almost certainly enable you to enjoy life more Aerobic Fitness Aerobic exercise is simply defined as any sustained activity that increases the supply of oxygen to your muscles via the blood pumped by your heart With regular exercise your cardiovascular system will become stronger and more efficient Your recovery rate i e the time taken for your heart to reach its normal resting level will also decrease Initially you may only be able to exercise for a few minutes each day Do not hesitate to breathe through your mouth should you need more oxygen Use the talk test If you cannot carry on a conversation while exercising you are working too hard However aerobic fitness will be gradually built up with regular exercise over the next six to eight weeks Do not be discouraged if it takes longer than this to be
5. HOOD OUTER aco 2oarcat cerw miata pay 1 17 FOOTPLATE ARM SUPPORT PLASTIC BUSHING 62 5mm 8 18 FOOTPLATE SAFETY LIMITER 2 19 FIXED SAFETY HANDLE 2 20 FIXED SAFETY HANDLE SECURING KNOB 2 21 FIXED SAFETY HANDLE SUPPORT INSERT 2 22 FIXED SAFETY HANDLE FOAM HANDGRIP 180mm 2 Gravity Strider Page 17 Assembly S 1 PRE SET UP CHECK LIST As your Gravity Strider is almost fully assembled by the factory for your convenience there are very few parts to check prior to commencing assembly Note ALL other parts will have been pre fitted to the master part or component They will NOT be supplied separately PART No DESCRIPTION QTY 1 MAIN FRAME ASSEMBLY 00000000 1 7 FOOTPLATE LERD ices 20 05 sca ndcncasit e008 ace ato hee 1 8 FOOTPLATE RIGHT 000 c cece eens 1 19 FIXED SAFETY HANDLE 0000eeees 2 20 FIXED SAFETY HANDLE SECURING KNOB 2 24 REMOVABLE DUAL ACTION HANDLE 2 32 EXERCISE MONITOR WITH HOUSING 1 Fold open the Left and Right Support Legs 3 to set up your Gravity Strider Make sure that the Support Legs are fully extended so the Support Leg Stoppers 5 hit against the Main Frame 1 Allow the Gravity Strider to rest on the Main Frame and Support Legs Page 18 Gravity Strider Assembly Connect the Left Footplate 7 into the Left Front Footplate Arm 9 and the Rear Footplate Arm 11 Make sure
6. NSTRUCTONS Disconnect the toe end of each Footplate 7 amp 8 from its respective Footplate Arm 9 amp 10 Fold the Front and Rear Footplate Arms 9 10 amp 11 so they are in alignment with the Main Frame 1 The Footplates 7 amp 8 should automatically end up sandwiched between the Footplate Arms Fold the Support Legs 3 in towards the Main Frame 1 Now using the Fixed Safety Handles 19 at the top of the Main Frame 1 and the Transportation Wheels 33 at the bottom move the Gravity Strider as a unit to the desired location Gravity Strider Page 23 BENY K L I M I T E D Beny Sports Co UK Ltd Greenroyd Mill Sutton in Craven Keighley West Yorkshire BD20 7NG CUSTOMER SUPPORT is open from 9 00am to 5 00pm from Monday to Friday Tel 0871 222 0881 Fax 01535 637722 E mail beny benysports co uk Copyright Beny Sports Ltd 2002 Printed April 2002
7. SING LEF 1 DUAL ACTION HANDLE HOUSING RIGHT 1 E Z ADJUST TENSION CONTROL KNOB 4 THRUST BEARING 4 THRUST BEARING SHIMS 8 EXERCISE MONITOR WITH HOUSING 1 TRANSPORTATION WHEEL ASSEMBLY gf 2 M5 x 12mm SELF CUTTING SCREW 4 M6 x 25mm MACHINE SCREW 2 M8 x 30mm MACHINE SCREW 2 M8 x 75mm HEX BOLT 2 M10 x 105mm ALLEN BOLT 2 M8 x 22mm OD FLAT WASHER 4 M50 OD FLAT WASHER 2 M8 NYLON LOCKNUT 2 M10 NYLON LOCKNUT 2 M8 BOLT NUT HEAD COVER 4 E Z CONTROL KNOB RUBBER WASHER 47 Mf occ c cease 4 Note Some of the above accessories are pre fitted to the master component They may not be supplied separately PART No DESCRIPTION QTY 1 MAIN FRAME 1 2 MAIN FRAME RUBBER END CAP 60mm 2 3 SUPPORT LEG LEFT and RIGHT 2 4 SUPPORT LEG CURVED PIVOT BUSHING 50mm 4 5 SUPPORT LEG STOPPER 2 6 SUPPORT LEG RUBBER FOOTPAD 50mm 2 7 FOOTPLATE LEFT 1 8 FOOTPLATE RIGHT 1 9 FOOTPLATE ARM FRONT LEFT 1 10 FOOTPLATE ARM FRONT RIGHT 1 11 FOOTPLATE ARM REAR LEFT and RIGHT 2 12 FOOTPLATE ARM PIVOT PLUG 25mm 4 13 FOOTPLATE ARM TUBE END CAP 25mm 4 14 FOOTPLATE ARM PLASTIC HOOD INNER LEFT ononon 1 15 FOOTPLATE ARM PLASTIC HOOD INNER RIGHT onon nanan 1 16 FOOTPLATE ARM PLASTIC
8. at A Exercise slowly 1 minute Repeat entire cycle 2 or 3 times This is only a suggested programme and may not suit every individual s needs Gravity Strider Page 11 Exercising Information If the Footplate Safety Limiters become loose tighten them with a 5mm Allen Wrench INTRODUCTION Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Gravity Strider which captures the easy natural motion of walking and running but its suspended action eliminates pounding and stress on joints Get the results you need by customizing your workout adjust your speed change your stride length and choose your resistance level This versatile all in one trainer increases flexibility and aerobic fitness while targeting the key trouble spots hips thighs rear and arms The Gravity Strider is easy to use and combines high performance with convenience and safety There are four E Z Adjust Tension Control Knobs for all levels of resistance The digital readouts on the 5 function Exercise Monitor provide accurate feedback on the status of your workout and level of exertion After a whisper quiet workout the Gravity Strider folds flat and rolls away for easy storage We have designed a unique feature for a safer workout when first using your Gravity Strider Your machine is equipped with two Footplate Safety Limiters 18 which bolt onto the Main Frame These Safety Limiters will help prevent you from stretching too far a
9. e thigh muscles and hold for 5 seconds Release and repeat 3 4 times Hamstring Stretch Sit on the floor with your right leg extended and place your left foot flat against the right inner thigh Stretch forward toward the right foot and hold for 10 seconds Relax and then repeat with the left leg extended Repeat 2 3 times Page 10 Gravity Strider Exercising Information Basic Aerobic Training Programme For your basic Aerobic Exercise routine we suggest that you try the following Remember breathe correctly exercise at your own pace and do not over train as injury may result Week 1 amp 2 Warm Up 5 10 Minutes Cool Down 5 Minutes Exercise 4 minutes at A Rest 1 minute Exercise 2 minutes at A Exercise slowly 1 minute Week 3 amp 4 Warm Up 5 10 Minutes Cool Down 5 Minutes Exercise 5 minutes at A Rest 1 minute Exercise 3 minutes at A Exercise slowly 2 minutes Week 5 amp 6 Warm Up 5 10 Minutes Cool Down 5 Minutes Exercise 6 minutes at A Rest 1 minute Exercise 4 minutes at A Exercise slowly 3 minute Week 7 amp 8 Warm Up 5 10 Minutes Cool Down 5 Minutes Exercise 5 minutes at A Exercise 3 minutes at B Exercise 2 minutes at A Exercise slowly 1 minute Exercise 4 minutes at A Exercise slowly 3 minutes Week 9 amp beyond Warm Up 5 10 Minutes Cool Down 5 Minutes Exercise 5 minutes at A Exercise 3 minutes at B Exercise 2 minutes
10. econds Count 0 9999 Strides Calorie 0 0 999 9 Kcal PART Display Liquid crystal Type Controller 4 bit 1 chip microprocessor Sensor Mercury Switch Power source fori manganese battery A76 AG13 or Operating Temperature 0 C 40 C 32 F 104 F Storage Temperature 20 C 50 C 4 F 122 F FUNCTION TOTAL STRIDES STRIDES MIN reset total strides p push hold SCAN TIME a KR Ww N CALORIES time p gt 4 scan calories p gt Gravity Strider Page 22 Exercising Information In the interest of safety do NOT use polish or any lubricant on the Footplates When folding the Gravity Strider ensure that the four E Z Adjust Tension Control Knobs are fully tightened to ensure the ensure that the footplate arms remain between the Footplate Arms LUBRICATION and MAINTENANCE The moving parts in your Gravity Strider are all pre lubricated at assembly and should not require further attention However to preserve the smooth action of your Gravity Strider we recommend that you periodically grease all Footplate Arm Pivot Shafts with a silicone or lithium grease We strongly recommend that the Gravity Strider is used inside and stored in a dry condition To clean the metal and plastic components a general household cleaner can be used but please be sure to dry the Gravity Strider and any attachments before use FOLDING AND STORAGE I
11. erence Removing the battery will erase the Exercise Monitor memory Push the Exercise Monitor with Housing 32 into the Right Rear Footplate Arm 11 HOW TO REMOVE THE EXERCISE MONITOR BATTERY Slide off the Exercise Monitor with it s integral housing from the top of the Rear Footplate Arm 11 Place 1 pc alkaline manganese battery LR44 into the battery housing on the back of the upper case Ensure the battery is correctly positioned and that the battery retaining spring is in proper contact with the battery Replace upper case and insure it is tightly closed Battery life is approx 1 2 year under normal usage If the display is illegible or only a partial segment appears remove the battery and wait 15 seconds before reinstalling Gravity Strider Page 21 Assembly I equipped with an auto on auto off function The Exercise Monitor will start automatically if your Gravity Strider is in use If exercising has been stopped for over 4 minutes the Exercise Monitor will turn itself off amp reset all data functions back to zero If exercising is restarted within 4 minutes the Exercise Monitor will accumulate all functional values EXERCISE MONITOR SPECIFICATION FUNCTION Auto Scan Every 4 seconds Current Speed The maximum signal that can be picked up is 1000 RPM Trip Distance 0 00 999 9 Kms or Miles Elapsed Time 00 00 99 59 Minutes amp S
12. gin to feel less lethargic everyone is different and some will achieve their targets quicker than others Work at your own comfortable pace and the results will come The better your aerobic fitness the harder you will have to work to stay in your target zone Gravity Strider Page 7 Exercising Information Warm Up A successful exercise programme consists of three parts Warm Up Aerobic Exercise and Cool Down Never start a training session without warming up Never finish one without cooling down correctly Perform between five and ten minutes of stretching before starting your workout to prevent muscle strains pulls and cramps Aerobic Exercise Session Those new to exercise should exercise no more than every other day to start with As your fitness level increases increase this to 2 in every 3 days When you are comfortable with your routine exercise for 6 days per week Always take at least one day off per week Exercising in your Target Zone To ensure that your heart is working in its exercise target zone you need to be able to take your pulse If you do not have a pulse monitor either from the product you are using or a proprietary independent unit you will need to locate the pulse in your carotid artery This is situated in the side of the neck and can be felt by using the index and middle fingers Simply count the number of beats you feel in 10 seconds and then multiply by six to get your pulse rate This sh
13. nd then losing your balance TENSION CONTROL ADJUSTMENT You can increase or decrease the walking resistance by tightening or loosening the four E Z Adjust Tension Control Knobs 29 at the top of the Front and Rear Footplate Arms 9 10 amp 11 Turn clockwise for more tension and anti clockwise for less Each Footplate Arm has variable resistance so that you can customize your individual workouts Note This is essentially an aerobic exercise and over tightening of the E Z Adjust Tension Control Knobs will lead to damage or premature wear of the Thrust Bearings and Washers Page 12 Gravity Strider Exercising Information Caution 31 3031 44 29 RIGHT SIDE SHOWN TRAINING PROGRAMME IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION As with most other exercise equipment there is a learning curve associated with using the Gravity Strider When you first start to exercise we recommend that you do NOT fit the Removable Dual action Handles You must use the Fixed Safety Handles for support and security Do NOT use the Removable Dual action Handles alone Once you have become Familiar with the type of exercise and the balance required to perform the exercises safely you may progress to using the Removable Dual action Handles in full Dual Action mode Gravity Strider set up without the Gravity Strider set up with the Dual Action Handles Removable Dual Action Handles SAFE EXERCISING WITH YOUR GRAVITY STRIDER In order for
14. ndles carefully step down off the Gravity Strider Exercising using the Fixed Safety Handles Page 14 Gravity Strider Exercising Information MAKE YOUR WORKOUT MORE CHALLENGING Once you fee comfortable exercising using the Fixed Safety Handles you may choose to exercise in the dual action mode This action provides you with both an upper and lower body workout Grab hold of the Removable Dual Action Handles 24 and continue to walk using the same motion as above Stand up straight and do not lean forward Begin walking at a slow comfortable pace alternating from one foot to the other while swinging your arms It will take some practice and coordination so don t get discouraged By leaning forward into your exercise you will increase the amount of work done by your lower body By leaning back you will increase the exercising of your upper body Exercising using the Removable Dual Action Handles Gravity Strider Page 15 Assembly S D 40 A Page 16 Gravity Strider Assembly MASTER PARTS amp ACCESSORY LIST 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 42 43 FIXED DUAL ACTION HANDLE END CAP 30mm 4 REMOVEABLE DUAL ACTION HANDLE ug cece toate ee we 8 2 REMOVEABLE DUAL ACTION HANDLE PUSH PIN 2 REMOVEABLE DUAL ACTION HANDLE FOAM HANDGRIP 365mm 2 DUAL ACTION HANDLE HOU
15. ould be taken before you start to exercise for easy reference People who have a greater aerobic fitness have a lower resting pulse level and will also be able to exercise with a higher pulse level Target Zone To determine your target zone see the chart opposite If you are new to exercise and by definition unfit refer to the left column If you exercise regularly and have good aerobic fitness refer to the right column Page 8 Gravity Strider Exercising Information USERS AGE Years Target Zone con t UNCONDITIONED CONDITIONED TARGET ZONE A TARGET ZONE B Beats per Minute Beats per Minute 20 24 145 165 155 175 25 29 140 160 150 170 30 34 35 39 135 155 145 165 130 150 140 160 40 44 45 49 125 145 135 155 120 140 130 150 50 54 55 59 115 135 125 145 110 130 120 140 60 and over 105 125 115 135 Cool Down To decrease fatigue and muscle soreness you should also cool down by walking at a slow relaxed pace for a minute or so to allow your heart rate to return to normal Warm Up and Cool Down Exercises Hold each stretch for a minimum of ten seconds and then relax Repeat each stretch two or three times Do this before your Aerobic Exercise session and also after you have finished Head Roll Rotate your head to the right for one count feeling a slight pull on the
16. t that you assemble your product in a clean clear uncluttered area This will enable you to move around the product while you are fitting components and will reduce the possibility of injury during assembly Work with a Friend You may find it quicker safer and easier to assemble this product with the help of a friend as some of the components may be large heavy or awkward to handle alone Open the Carton Carefully open the carton that contains your product taking note of the warnings printed on the carton to ensure that the risk of injury is reduced Be aware of sharp staples that may be used to fasten the flaps as these may cause injury Be sure to open the carton the right way up as this will be the easiest and safest way to remove all the components Unpack the Components Carefully unpack each component checking against the parts list that you have all the necessary parts to complete the assembly of your product Please note that some of the parts may be pre fitted to major components so please check carefully before contacting our CUSTOMER SUPPORT team In any event please do not return the product to your retailer before contacting us first Gravity Strider Page 5 Page 6 Safety 4 Before you undertake any programme of exercise that will increase cardiovascular activity please be sure to consult with your doctor Frequent strenuous exercise should be approved your doctor and proper use of your V fit prod
17. that the Foot Pedal snaps into the Footplate Arm Pivot Plugs 12 on both the Front and Rear Footplate Arms Repeat the same procedure for connecting the Right Footplate 8 into the Right Front Footplate Arm 10 and the Rear Footplate Arm 11 Slide one Fixed Safety Handle 19 into the Fixed Safety Handle Support Insert 21 located near the top of the tubing on each side of the Main Frame 1 Secure each Fixed Safety Handle in place using one Fixed Safety Handle Securing Knob 20 Firmly tighten each knob Gravity Strider Page 19 Assembly S 4 Before fully tightening the Fixed Safety Handle Securing Knobs 20 rotate the Left and Right Fixed Safety Handles 19 out to the side This is to allow sufficient clearance for your hands when using the Removable Dual Action Handles 24 5 Slide a Removable Dual Action Handle 24 into the Left Dual Action Handle Housing 27 located at the top of the Front Left Footplate Arm 9 Make sure that the Removable Dual Action Handle Push Pin 25 on the handle is seated fully into the hole in the plastic housing Repeat the same procedure for fitting the remaining Removable Dual Action Handle 24 into the Right Dual Action Handle Housing 28 located at the top of the Front Right Footplate Arm 10 Page 20 Gravity Strider Assembly SS The Exercise Monitor can be fitted to the Left Rear Footplate Arm or Right Rear Footplate Arm according to your pref
18. the exercises carried out on your Gravity Strider to be safe and fully effective it is important that you regularly check the E Z Adjust Tension Control Knobs 29 both before and during use You may find that during prolonged use the E Z Adjust Tension Control Knobs 29 start to release their resistance and this will be felt by the Footplate Arms 9 10 and 11 becoming easier to use If this happens please correctly re tighten the E Z Adjust Tension Control Knobs 29 ensuring that the Knobs 29 Thrust Bearings 30 Thrust Bearing Shims 31 and Rubber Washers 44 are fitted correctly Please refer to the diagram opposite for the correct assembly sequence for the E Z Tension Control System components Gravity Strider Page 13 Exercising Information Caution Most likely this is a new exercise for you It will take some time for you to get used to the balance required so please when first starting out use only the Fixed Safety Handles 19 EXERCISE INSTRUCTIONS START OFF GRADUALLY Always hold onto the Fixed Safety Handles Stand up straight bend your knees slightly but do NOT lean forward This exercise simulates walking without the unnecessary impact to the knees and feet Begin walking at a slow comfortable pace alternating from one foot to the other Stop When finished stop walking and stand erect so that your legs are perpendicular to the ground Always holding onto the Fixed Safety Ha
19. uct is essential Please read this manual carefully before commencing assembly of your product or starting to exercise e Please keep all children away from exercise products when in use Do not allow children to climb or play on them when they are not in use e For your own safety always ensure that there is at least 1 Metre of free space in all directions around your product while you are exercising Regularly check to see that all nuts bolts and fittings are securely tightened Periodically checking all moving parts for obvious signs of wear or damage Clean only with a damp cloth do not use solvent cleaners If you are in any doubt do not use your V fit product but contact CUSTOMER SUPPORT by any of the means listed on the opposite page Before use always ensure that your V fit product is positioned on a Solid flat surface If necessary use a rubber mat underneath to reduce the possibility of slipping in use Always wear appropriate clothing and footwear such as training shoes when exercising Do not wear loose clothing that could become caught or trapped during exercise Storage and Use Your V fit product is intended for use in clean dry conditions You should avoid storage in excessively cold or damp places as this may lead to corrosion and other related problems that are outside our control Weight Limit Your V fit product is suitable for users weighing 264LBS 18 8 Stones 120KG or less Conformity This
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