Table of Contents Specifications .......................................................................... 2 Important Safety Instructions ................................................ 3 Safety Warning Labels and Serial Number .................. 4 Features and Use ..................................................................... 6 How Often Should You Exercise..................................... 6 What to Wear .................................................................... 6 Stretching .......................................................................... 6 Power Rod® Resistance ................................................. 8 Adjusting and Understanding the Resistance ............. 8 Connecting the Power Rod® Unit to the Cables ......... 8 Safety.................................................................................. 8 When You Are Not Using Your Home Gym ................... 8 The Workout Bench ......................................................... 9 Maintenance and Care of Your Gym ............................. 9 Storing Your Home Gym ................................................. 10 Accessories and Equipment ......................................... 11 Workouts ................................................................................. 12 Define Your Goals ........................................................... 12 Design Your Program ..................................................... 13 Twenty Minute Better Body Workout.......................... 14 Advanced General Conditioning .................................. 14 Twenty Minute Upper/Lower Body .............................. 15 Body Building .................................................................. 16 Circuit Training - Anaerobic/Cardiovascular ............. 17 True Aerobic Circuit Training ........................................ 18 Stength Training .............................................................. 19 Exercises................................................................................. 20 Aerobic Rowing .............................................................. 20 Bench Press .................................................................... 21 Decline Bench Press ..................................................... 21 Incline Bench Press ....................................................... 22 Seated Shoulder Press .................................................. 22 Front Shoulder Raise...................................................... 23 Crossover Seated Rear Deltiod Rows ......................... 23 Scapular Retraction ....................................................... 24 Narrow Pulldowns.......................................................... 24 Stiff Arm Pulldowns........................................................ 25 Seated Lat Rows ............................................................. 25 Reverse Grip Pulldown .................................................. 26 Seated Low Back Extension ......................................... 26 Triceps Pushdown .......................................................... 27 Lying Triceps Extension ................................................. 27 Standing Biceps Curl ..................................................... 28 Standing Wrist Curl ........................................................ 28 Seated (Resisted) Abdominal Crunch ......................... 29 Trunk Rotation ................................................................. 29 Leg Extension .................................................................. 30 Calf Raise ......................................................................... 30 Seated Hip Adduction .................................................... 31 Seated Hip Abduction .................................................... 31 Standing Leg Kickback .................................................. 32 Leg Press ......................................................................... 32 Contacts................................................................................... 36 Specifications Physical Dimensions Length (not in use) ..................................... 82” (208cm) Length (maximum in use) ........................ 103” (262cm) Width (maximum in use) ........................... 80” (203cm) Height ........................................................... 82” (209cm) Weight .................................................. 131 lbs. (59.5kg) Box Weight ........................................... 145 lbs. (65.8kg) Box Dimensions .................................54”l x 33”w x 8”h (137cm x 84cm x 21cm) Capacities Maximum Weight Capacity ................ 300 lbs. (136kg) Owner’s Manual 2 To validate warranty support, keep the original proof of purchase and record the following information: Serial Number __________________________ Date of Purchase _______________________ To register your product warranty , go to: www.bowflex.com/register Or call 1 (800) 605–3369. If you have questions or problems with your product, please call 1 (800) NAUTILUS (628–8458).
Important Safety Instructions • Children must not be let on or near to this machine. Moving parts and other features of the machine can be dangerous to children. • Not intended for use by anyone under 14 years of age. • Consult a physician before you start an exercise program. Stop exercising if you feel pain or tightness in your chest, become short of breath, or feel faint. Contact your doctor before you use the machine again. • Before each use, examine this machine for loose parts or signs of wear. Inspect all cables, pulleys and their connections, making sure they are properly secured and attached, and show no signs of visible wear or damage. Contact Nautilus ® Customer Service for repair information. • Maximum user weight limit : 300 lb. (136 kg). Do not use if you are over this weight. • This machine is for home use only. • Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. This machine contains moving parts. Do not put fingers or other objects into moving parts of the exercise equipment. • Always wear rubber soled athletic shoes when you use this machine. Do not use the machine with bare feet or only wearing socks. • Set up and operate this machine on a solid, level, horizontal surface. • Do not operate this machine outdoors or in moist or wet locations. • Keep at least 36” (0.9m) on each side of the machine clear. This is the recommended safe distance for access and passage around and emergency dismounts from the machine. Keep third parties out of this space when machine is in use. • Do not over exert yourself during exercise. Operate the machine in the manner described in this manual. • Do not use Dumbbells or other weight equipment to incrementally increase the weight resistance. Use only the weight resistance that came with your gym. • Correctly engage the Selector Hook to the Rod End. • Correctly adjust and safely engage all Positional Adjustment Devices. Make sure that the Adjustment Devices do not hit the user. • Keep clear of Power Rod ® movement path during operation. Keep any bystanders clear of machine and Power Rod ® movement path during operation. This icon means a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Read and understand the complete Owner’s Manual. Keep Owner’s Manual for future reference. Read and understand all warnings on this machine. If at any time the Warning stickers become loose, unreadable or dislodged, contact Nautilus ® Customer Service for replacement stickers. Before using this equipment, obey the following warnings Owner’s Manual 3
Important Safety Instructions Safety Warning Labels and Serial Number Locate and read all safety warnings before operation. Replace any warning label if it is damaged, illegible, or missing. For replacement labels, call a Nautilus ® Representative. Refer to the Contacts page at the back of this manual. Type Description 1* CAUTION Before each use check all snap hooks, cables and pulleys for wear and proper function. Tighten all fasteners as necessary. MISE EN GARDE Avant chaque utilisation, vérifiez le fonctionnement de tous les mousquetons, câbles et poulies. Serrez bien toutes les fixations au besoin. VORSICHT Überprüfen Sie alle Karabinerhaken, Kabel und Rollen vor jeder Benutzung auf Abnutzung- serscheinungen und Fehlfunktionen. Ziehen Sie alle Befestigungselemente ordnungsgemäß an. PRECAUCIÓN Antes de cada uso, revise todos los cierres a presión, cables y poleas para asegurarse de que no estén desgastados y que funcionan correctamente. Apriete todos los sujetadores según sea necesario. Owner’s Manual 4 1 2 3 5 8 9 7 6 4
Type Description 2* WARNING The Maximum User Weight for this machine is 300 pounds (136 KG). This machine is for Home use only. WARNUNG Das Maximale Belastungsgewicht für diese Maschine beträgt 136 kg. Dieses Gerät ist nur für die nutzung im Heimbereich fregegeben. AVERTISSEMENT Le poids maximum de l’utilisateur pour cette machine est de 136 kg (300 liveres). Cet équipe- ment est destiné à un usage privé uniquement. ADVERTENCIA El peso máximo para el usario de esta Máquina es de 136 kg (300 libras). Este equipamiento sólo se puede utilizar en el hogar. 3* WARNING * Misuse or abuse of this equipment may lead to serious injury. * Keep children away and supervise teenagers using equipment. * Obtain, read and understand the owner’s manual provided with this fitness equipment prior to use. * Replace this or any other warning label if damaged, illegible or missing. 4* AVERTISSEMENT • Soyez prudent lorsque vous utilisez cet équipement pour ne pas vous infliger de graves blessures. • Gardez les enfants et les animaux de compagnie éloignés de cette machine en tout temps. • Lisez et familiarisez-vous avec le Manuel du propriétaire et avec tous les avertissements avant d’utiliser cette machine. • Remplacez toute étiquette d’avertissement endommagée, illisible ou manquante. 5* CAUTION At all times, stay out of the paths of moving rods. MISE EN GARDE Restez toujours à l’écart des tiges mobiles. VORSICHT Halten Sie stets Abstand zu beweglichen Stangen. PRECAUCIÓN En todo momento, manténgase alejado del trayecto de las barras movibles. 6 NOTICE Knob must be fully engaged. Le bouton doit être complètement enfoncé. Der Knopf muss vollständig eingerastet sein. La perilla debe estar completamente insertada. 7 CAUTION Pictograph - Do not place hand here. 8* NOTICE Engineered in the USA, Made in China 9* Serial Number Record serial number on Contacts page at end of this manual. * decal is located on back of Lat Tower. Important Safety Instructions Owner’s Manual 5
How Often Should You Exercise • 3 times a week for 20 minutes each day. • Schedule workouts in advance and try to follow the schedule. What to Wear Wear rubber-soled athletic shoes. You will need the appropriate clothes for exercise that allow you to move freely. Stretching Stretch before starting your exercise session. Warm muscles respond better to exercises. • Achilles Tendon and Calf - With both hands against a wall, place one foot behind you. Lean in toward the wall while keeping the rear leg straight and your heel on the ground. Repeat for the other leg. • Quadriceps - Put your left hand on a wall or table for balance. Reach you right hand behind your back and grasp your right ankle, pull it gently toward your buttocks until you feel tension along the front of your thigh. Repeat on the other side. • Hamstring - Stand on one leg and prop the other leg parallel to the ground on a stable cabinet or table top. Slide both hands toward the propped-up ankle as far as is comfortable. Repeat on other side. Consult your physician before starting any exercise program. If you have not exercised recently, are pregnant, have a heart condition, or any physical limitation, consult with your physician before you use your machine. If you experience tightness in your chest, an irregular heartbeat, shortness of breath, feel faint, lightheaded or dizzy, or have any pain, STOP and consult your physician immediately. Features and Use Owner’s Manual 6
Features and Use C A G F B E D A Top Cross Bar E Chest Bar Pully B Top Cross Bar Pully F Rod Box C Leg Attachment G Power Rod ® Unit D Chest Pully Cross Bar Owner’s Manual 7
Power Rod ® Resistance Power Rod ® units are made from a special composite material. The rods are sheathed with a protective black rubber coating. Each rod is marked with its weight rating on the "Rod Cap". Adjusting and Understanding the Resistance The Bowflex ® PR1000 home gym comes with 210 lbs. (95kg) of nominal resistance [one pair of 5 lb. (2.25kg) rods, two pair of 10 lb. (4.5kg) rods, one pair of 30 lb. (13.5kg) rods, and one pair of 50 lb. (22.5kg) rods]. Note: Power Rod ® Resistance Rods are manufactured using nylon composite material. The weight resistance measurements are estimates and resistance can vary based on environmental and usage patterns and other factors. Rod resistance will normally degrade over time and after extensive usage. If you have any questions regarding the resistance of your Power Rod ® Resistance Rods, contact our Bowflex ® Customer Service department for assistance. Connecting the Power Rod ® Unit to the Cables You may use one rod or several rods in combination, to create your desired resistance level. To hook multiple rods up to one cable, bend the closest rod toward the cable and place the cable hook through that rod cap. You can then hook up the next closest rod through the same cable hook. Hooking up the closest rod first prevents rods from crossing over the top of one another. Safety When you attach the Power Rod ® units do not stand directly looking above the top of the rods. Stay off to the side while you attach the rods. When You Are Not Using Your Home Gym Disconnect the cables from the Power Rod ® unit when your are not using your home gym. Use the rod binding strap included with your machine to bind all the rods together at the top. You can also place your cables and grips through the strap to keep them out of the way. Leaving the rods and cables under tension could cause injury if a rod were inadvertantly released. Keep the cables and Power Rod ® units bound with the rod binding strap when not in operation, and be sure and remove the binding strap before beginning any exercises using the rods. 50 50 30 30 10 10 5 5 10 10 Features and Use Owner’s Manual 8
The Workout Bench Your Bowflex ® home gym has a number of seat and bench positions: Flat bench, 45° incline and free-sliding seat extension. To adjust the seat, pull out the Seat Rail Knob, then slide the seat to one of the two locking holes on the Seat Rail. Release the Seat Rail Knob to secure the seat. Do not make any adjustments to the seat while sitting on it. Do not stand on the seat. Removing the Bench The Bench easily attaches and releases from the Seat. To attach the Bench, insert the half hinge on the end of the Bench into the half hinge on the seat. To remove the Bench, lift up on the long portion of the seat and pull it away from seat rail. Flat Bench The Flat bench position is used for most of the exercises. 45° Incline Bench Start with a flat bench, following the above instructions to release and move the seat and bench. Lift the bench while you slide the seat toward the Power Rod ® unit until the bench back rests against the Lat Tower. Free-Sliding Seat Remove the Bench, pull out the Seat Rail Knob, twist it a half turn and release it to put the Seat in a “free sliding” position for Calf Raise or Leg Press exercises. Maintenance and Care of Your Bowflex ® Home Gym Inspect your machine for any worn or loose components prior to use. Tighten or replace any worn or loose components prior to use. Pay close attention to cables, or belts and their connections. The safety and integrity designed into a machine can only be maintained when the equipment is regularly examined for damage and repaired. It is the sole responsibility of the owner to ensure that regular maintenance is performed. Worn or damaged components should be replaced immediately or the equipment removed from service until the repair is made. Only manufacturer supplied components should be used to maintain/repair the equipment. This product, its packaging, and components contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. This Notice is provided in accordance with California’s Proposition 65. If you would like additional information, please refer to our Web site at www.nautilus.com/prop65. Clean the bench with a non-abrasive household cleaner after each use. Do not use automotive cleaner, which can make the bench too "slick". If you have any questions regarding your Bowflex ® home gym, please call the Nautilus ® Customer Service Department at 1-800-605-3369. Features and Use Owner’s Manual 9
Features and Use Storing Your Home Gym 1. Lock the Seat and Bench into the flat position. 2. Remove all Power Rod ® resistance and then bind the Power Rod® unit with the rod binding strap. 3. Remove the Seat Rail Knob from the seat rail. 4. Tilt the bench toward the Power Rod ® unit. 5. Secure the bench by inserting the Seat Rail Knob into the hole in the side of the Seat Rail Bracket. Failure to attach the Seat Rail Securing Device into the seat rail can cause injury. Do not stand on the base below the Seat Rail when you lift or lower it. This can cause injury. Always use two hands to lift and lower the Seat Rail. Bend at the knees when you lift or lower the Seat Rail. Failure to use correct lifting procedure can cause injury. Do not try to exercise when the seat rail is in the folded position. Do not move the machine without aid. Injury to you or damage to the machine can occur. Owner’s Manual 10
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