New Balance 8.0e Home Gym User Manual


 
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1) Before starting this or any other exercise
program, consult your physician, who can assist
you in determining the target heart rate zone
appropriate for your age and physical condition.
Certain exercise programs or types of equipment
may not be appropriate for all people. This is
especially important for people over the age of
35, pregnant women, or those with pre-existing
health problems or balance impairments.
2) Monitor your heart rate while you exercise and
keep your estimated pulse rate within your target
heart rate zone. Follow the instructions on pages
15 and 16 in this manual regarding heart rate
monitoring and how to determine your appropri-
ate target heart rate zone. When used properly,
the heart rate pulse sensors and display monitor
provide a reasonably accurate estimate of your
actual heart rate. This estimate is not exact and
persons with medical conditions and/or a
specific need for accurate heart rate monitoring
should not rely on the estimations provided.
3) Warm up before any exercise program by
doing 8 minutes of aerobic activity, followed
by stretching.
4) Wear comfortable clothes that allow freedom of
movement and that are not tight or restricting.
5) Wear comfortable shoes made of good support
with non-slip soles.
6) Breathe naturally, never holding your breath
during an exercise.
7) Avoid over training.You should be able to carry
on a conversation while exercising.
8) After an exercise session, cool down with slow
walking and stretching.
9) This machine should not be used by or near
children.
10) Handicapped or disabled people must have
medical approval before using this machine
and should be under close supervision when
using any exercise equipment.
11) If you are taking medication which may
affect your heart rate, a physician's advise
is absolutely essential.
12) Use this machine only for its intended use as
described in this manual. Do not use attach-
ments not recommended by the manufacturer.
13) Only one person at a time should use this
machine.
14) Do not put hands, feet, or any foreign objects on
or near this machine when in use by others.
15) Always use this machine on a level surface.
16) Never operate the machine if the machine is not
functioning properly.
17) Start exercise slowly and gradually increase the
amount of resistance.
18) If the user experiences dizziness, nausea, chest
pain, or any other abnormal symptoms, stop
exercise at once and consult a physician
immediately.
19) Use caution not to pinch fingers or hands in
moving parts when using the unit.
20)
Risk of electrical shock. This unit is to be used
only indoors and in a dry location.
Read all instructions before using this machine
CAUTION:
Exercise of a strenuous nature, as is customarily done on this equipment,
should not be undertaken without first consulting a physician.
No specific health claims are made or implied as they
relate to the equipment.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS