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Dedication to Quality
Fitness Quest warrants this product to be free from all
defects in material and workmanship when used
according to the manufacturer's instructions.
See Limited Warranty Card for details.
If you have any comments or questions contact our
Customer Service Department, toll free at 1-800-321-9236,
Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, EST.
Please record the following information and keep for reference.
Serial #: ___________________
Date Of Purchase: ___________
Save your sales receipt.
(You may wish to staple it into this manual.)
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  • Page 1 Dedication to Quality Fitness Quest warrants this product to be free from all defects in material and workmanship when used according to the manufacturer’s instructions. See Limited Warranty Card for details. If you have any comments or questions contact our Customer Service Department, toll free at 1-800-321-9236, Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, EST.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Inc. All rights reserved. ® Gazelle Supra Pro is a trademark of Fitness Quest® Inc. Made in China. U.S. Patents #5,795,268, #5,857,940 and #D403,033. No part of this booklet may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means electronic, mechanical or otherwise without the expressed written consent of the copyright holder.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Tips

    MPORTANT SAFETY TIPS 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 exercises, programs or types of equipment may not be appropriate for all people. This is especially important for persons over the age of 35, pregnant women, or those with pre-existing health problems or balance impairments.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Warnings

    MPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS IMPORTANT: SEE PAGE 4 FOR PLACEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING WARNING LABELS ON UNIT. WARNING LABEL 1 WARNING FAILURE TO READ AND FOLLOW THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS STATED IN THE OWNER’S MANUAL AND VIDEO MAY RESULT IN POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

  • Page 5: Specifications & Parts

    PECIFICATIONS & PARTS Specifications: Approximate Product Weight: Approx. 62 lbs. Maximum user weight: 325 lbs. ALSO INCLUDES: Length: 42-1/2” Gazelle Supra Pro Total ™ Width: 30” Body Workout Video Height: 54” Left Handlebar ON FRONT OF FRAME WARNING LABEL 1...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    One hour a week – three fun 20 minute sessions – is all it takes to begin experiencing the health benefits of aerobic exercise. With regular use of your Gazelle, you may soon notice some important changes in yourself, such as: •...

  • Page 7: Exercise Guidelines

    XERCISE GUIDELINES If you are just starting an exercise program, choose a time of day that’ s good for you and then stick closely to it. Try to do your workout three times per week at first, and then gradually progress to four or five days a week. Choose a time when you feel energetic, when there are few interruptions, and when you have not eaten a heavy meal for approximately two hours.
  • Page 8 gliding (the “power glides” demonstrated in your video), with periods of lower intensi- ty gliding. When you perform the high intensity exercises, you will work at a level that is at the high end of your Target Heart Rate Zone. The lower intensity exercises are at the low end of your Target Heart Rate.

  • Page 9: Warm Up And Cool Down Stretches

    ARM UP & COOL DOWN STRETCHES Stretches can help improve flexibility and relieve the tightness in muscles that results from repetitive sport movements, 10 to 12 minutes of daily stretching is recommended. This should be done when warming up and cooling down. When performing these stretches, your movements should be slow and smooth, with no bouncing or jerking.
  • Page 10 4. Standing Hamstrings Stretch Stand with your legs hip width apart. Extend one leg out in front of you and keep that foot flat against the ground. With your hands resting lightly on your thighs, bend your back leg and lean forward slightly from your hips until you feel a stretch in the back of your thigh.

  • Page 11: Target Heart Rate Zone

    ARGET HEART RATE ZONE 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 exercises, programs or types of equipment may not be appropriate for all people.

  • Page 12: Getting Started

    ETTING STARTED Once your unit is assembled, make sure it is on a solid, level, carpeted surface with plenty of clearance space behind and in front of the swinging foot platforms. Practice getting on and off your unit a few times until you are comfortable with this movement.

  • Page 13: Workout Guidelines

    ORKOUT GUIDELINES FOOT PLACEMENT: You will notice that your feet shift a little bit when using your unit. It is recommended that beginners keep their toes against the toe plate until they feel comfortable with their balance. HAND POSITIONS: The position of your hands on the handle grips will allow you to vary the intensity of your workouts and change the emphasis from lower body to upper body.
  • Page 14 Hands Free (Advanced Position) Stand in an upright position on the foot platforms with your hands on the front crossbar. When you feel balanced, release your hands from the crossbar and bring them into a bent elbow position at your sides as if you were running or power walking.

  • Page 15: Gazelle ™ Supra Pro Exercises

    ™ HE GAZELLE SUPRA PRO EXERCISES Please note that additional exercises are shown on your workout video. 1) BASIC GLIDE Stand upright on the foot platforms with your hands in the neutral position. Your knees should be “soft,” not locked. Glide your feet back and forth in a controlled manner.
  • Page 16 4) HIGH GLIDE Start with a Basic Glide movement. Lift your heels (rise up on your toes) as you glide, maintaining upright posture. Avoid letting your ankles roll outward as your heels lift. Concentrate on lifting up through the entire body, and pulling your abdominals in to help maintain balance.
  • Page 17 Check to be sure that the screws on the bottom of the foot platforms are tight. Storing your Unit Your unit conveniently folds down for easy storage. Note: The Gazelle may be heavy and awkward, if you cannot maneuver the unit easily by yourself, we recommend folding the unit with two people.

  • Page 18: Care & Storage

    7) POWER GLIDE (Advanced Exercise) Begin with a Wide Glide. Adjust your hands to a neutral or high grip hand position. Gradually increase the length of your stride as far as you comfortably can. Your heels will naturally lift slightly as each leg moves to the back.

  • Page 19: Your Total Fitness Program

    Supra Pro, you can burn more fat and calories than with just aerobic ™ exercise alone. The Gazelle Supra Pro workout will help with the first two parts of your Total Fitness ™ Program, but you need to make healthy, low-fat eating a big priority as well. Consult with your physician about an eating plan that’...

  • Page 20: Workout Progress Chart

    ORKOUT PROGRESS CHART Use the chart below and the charts on the following pages to keep track of your progress over time. Before writing on them, make as many copies as you think you’ll need. We suggest you keep these in a notebook. You will find it both informative and motivational to look back at what you’ve done, and this data will help you to chart future fitness goals as you progress.

  • Page 21: Exercise Data Chart

    XERCISE DATA CHART Update once a week Week # Of Total (Date) Workouts Workout Time ____________ _____________ ______________ ____________ _____________ ______________ ____________ _____________ ______________ ____________ _____________ ______________ ____________ _____________ ______________ ____________ _____________ ______________ ____________ _____________ ______________ ____________ _____________ ______________ ____________ _____________ ______________ ____________...

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