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Bowflex HOME GYM User Manual

Bowflex HOME GYM
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PN 001-6906 Rev. B (08/06)
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Bowflex HOME GYM Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandBowflex
ModelHOME GYM
CategoryHome Gym
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Specifications and Approvals

Product Specifications

Details on product weight, dimensions, workout area, etc.

Regulatory Approvals

Information on CE, TUV, GS certifications and standards met.

Important Safety Precautions

Safety Instructions and Warnings

General safety advice, warning definitions, and pre-use precautions.

Safety Warning Labels

Label Descriptions

Detailed explanations for warning labels on the machine.

Get to Know Your Machine

How to Use Your Machine

Power Rod Resistance and Setup

Information on Power Rods, resistance levels, and hooking them to cables.

Machine Setup and Operation

Guide to pulley positions, cable routing, and maintenance.

Grips, Lat Pulldown, and Leg Extension

Details on grips, Lat Pulldown tower, and Leg Extension attachment.

Define Your Goals

Fitness Components and Program Design

Explanation of fitness components and how to design a personal program.

Training Variables and Principles

Key variables (frequency, intensity, volume, rest) and basic principles.

Workout Guide

Workout Preparation and Breathing

Mental preparation, warming up, cooling down, and breathing guidelines.

The Workouts

Workout Programs

Descriptions of various workout plans like Better Body, Conditioning, and Upper/Lower Body.

Body Building and Circuit Training

Plans for Body Building, Circuit Training, and Aerobic Circuit Training.

Strength Training

An advanced strength training program for experienced users.

Chest Exercises

Bench Press and Chest Fly

Instructions for performing Bench Press and Chest Fly.

Decline and Incline Bench Press

Instructions for performing Decline and Incline Bench Press.

Shoulder Exercises

Rear Shoulder Exercises

Instructions for Reverse Fly and Crossover Reverse Fly.

Rear Deltoid Rows and High Rear Deltoid Rows

Instructions for Crossover Rear Deltoid Rows and High Rear Deltoid Rows.

Lateral Shoulder Raises

Instructions for Lateral and Seated Forearm Lateral Shoulder Raise.

Front Shoulder Raise and Shoulder Press

Instructions for Front Shoulder Raise and Seated Shoulder Press.

Rotator Cuff and Extension/Shrug

Instructions for Rotator Cuff exercises and Shoulder Extension/Shrug.

Scapular Movements

Instructions for Scapular Protraction, Depression, and Retraction.

Back Exercises

Standing Pulldowns and Rows

Instructions for Standing Shoulder Pullovers and Pulldowns.

Narrow Pulldowns and Bent Over Rows

Instructions for Narrow Pulldowns and Bent Over Rows.

Seated Lat Rows and Crossover Rows

Instructions for Seated Lat Rows and Crossover Seated Lat Rows.

Low Back Extension and Pulldowns

Instructions for Low Back Extension and Reverse Grip Pulldowns.

Crossover Pulldowns

Instructions for Crossover Wide and Narrow Pulldowns.

Seated Lat Pulldowns

Instructions for Seated and Seated Wide Lat Pulldowns.

Arm Exercises

Triceps Exercises

Instructions for Triceps Pushdown, Hammer Pushdown, and Pushdown with Bent Bar.

Triceps Extension and Kickbacks

Instructions for Triceps Extension, Hammer Triceps Extension, and Kickbacks.

Resisted Dips and Biceps Curls

Instructions for Resisted Dip and Biceps Curl.

Advanced Biceps Curls

Instructions for Concentration Biceps Curl and Reverse Curl.

Barbell Biceps Curls

Instructions for Barbell Biceps Curl and Reverse Barbell Biceps Curl.

Seated Biceps Curls

Instructions for Seated Biceps Curl and Seated Biceps Hammer Curl.

Wrist Exercises

Instructions for Wrist Extension and Wrist Curl.

Abdominal Exercises

Trunk Rotation

Instructions for performing Trunk Rotation.

Seated Abdominal Crunches

Instructions for Seated Oblique and Spinal Flexion Abdominal Crunches.

Leg Exercises

Leg Extensions and Squats

Instructions for performing Leg Extension and Squat.

Hip Extensions

Instructions for Standing Hip Extension (Knee Bent and Extended).

Kickbacks and Hip Flexion

Instructions for Leg Kickback and Hip Flexion.

Dead Lifts

Instructions for Dead Lift and Stiff Leg Dead Lift.

Hip Adduction/Abduction

Instructions for Standing Hip Adduction and Abduction.

Calf Raises

Instructions for performing Calf Raise.

Muscle Chart

Exercise Log

The Bowflex Body Leanness Program

Program Overview and Introduction

Overview of the 6-week program for maximal fat loss.

Measurements and Tracking

Instructions for tracking progress via weight and body measurements.

Skinfold Measurements

Technique for taking skinfold measurements for body fat.

Determining Body Fat Percentage

Steps to use the nomogram for body fat percentage calculation.

Calculating Lean Body Mass

Method to calculate lean body mass gained or lost.

Results Summary Sheet

Template for recording personal progress results.

Program Workouts and Guidelines

Workout plans and guidelines for weeks 1-6 of the program.

Eating Guidelines

Principles of the carbohydrate-rich, descending-calorie eating plan.

The Eating Plan Details

Details on daily meal choices and calorie targets.

Superhydration Schedule

Importance and schedule for water intake during the program.

Eating Plan Measurements

Specific meal options and calorie counts in US and Metric.

Shopping List

List of recommended food items for the eating plan.

Program Q & A

Common questions and answers regarding the program.

Warranty Information

Warranty Registration and Coverage

Form to register the warranty and details on what is covered.

Warranty Exclusions and Service

Limitations, exclusions, and how to obtain service for the product.

Important Contact Numbers

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