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Congratulations for purchasing the innovative PROFORM* AB RESISTER. The AB RESISTER 9..Attach a Side Frame(11) to the Frame O) with two 3 1/4" Screws (13), a FrameSpacer (12), and two 1/4"Barrel Nuts (14). Repeat this step on the other side of the Frame. is designed to shape your upper abs, obliques, and lower abs to give you a f'mn. flat stomach, in only minutes a day. The unique AB RESISTER supports your head and neck as you exercise, and helps you maintain correct form for maximum results.
The AB RESISTER offers a variety of exercises that shape your upper abdominals, oblique ahdominals, and lower abdominais. 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 circulation. Afte_ exercise, stretching allows the heart rate to return to normal and the muscles to cool down gradual- Upper Abdominal Oblique ly. Stretching is also effective for increasing flexibility.
Be sure to stretchfor a few minutes bdose you begin. As yourabdominalmusclesbecome stronger, and you cancomfortably performseveral repetitions of the beginningexercises, itistimetomove on totheintermediateexe_ises. Remember to stretch fora few min- 1. Basic Crunch This exercise utesbefore you begin. targets the upper abdominals. Lie on • the exezdse mat and bead 4. Ralsed-knee Crunch with Knees Held to Chest This exercise... focusea on your knees as shown. Hold the handle as shown.
6. Raised-knee Oblique Crunch 8. Advanced This exercise focuses on the This exercise oblique abdominals. lower abdominals. Bend your knees,lay them to one side, end hold Straighten your legs and hold them just off the floor as shown in focuses your legs just off the floor. Raised-knee Crupch on the photograph 8a. Curl up to about a 45 ° Cuff up to about a 45 ° angle, then return to the starting position. Hold your legs stationary throughout the exercise.
12. Reverse Trunk The expcd exercises shouldbe done onlyafter you can comfortably performtheadvancedexercises. This exe.adse focus_ on 10. Bicycle Ab Crunch the oblique abdominals. Thisexercise focuseson thelower abdominals. Swaight_n yourlegsand raise.them as shown in Straighten yourlegsand holdthem photograph 12a.Curlup to about a 45* just off the floor as shown in angle. This is the starting position. Lower your legs to the side as shown photograph 10a.
To vary the intensity of your exercise on the AB RESISTER, the position of the springs can be adjusted. There are three .'_i,:,";;_'.'. ._ > • different posi".... ' tions. Press the button on one side of the frame as shown above. Slide the spring forward or backward until the button snaps into a different ho!e in Be spring. Adjust the position of the other spring in the same way. Moving the springs towards the AB RESISTER decreases the resistance.
SW S All replacement partsare available for immediate purchase or special order when you visit your nearestSEARS Service Center.To request service or to orderparts by telephone, call the toll-free numbers listed at the left. Model No. 831.