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If this is your first session, you must read the rest of this manual before you begin.
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WHAT IS SLENDERTONE ACTIVE
is a bre a k t h rough in personalised health and fitness technology,
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which tracks your heart rate to ensure you exercise at the best pace to burn fat
and improve fitness. As you exe rcise,
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toning treatment, using an abdominal belt, which strengthens, firms and flattens
your whole abdominal area while you exercise.
THE SLENDERTONE ACTIVE THEORY
We all need exercise in order to stay fit and healthy. However, how do you
know whether or not you are exercising at the right level? One tried and tested method is to measure
your heart rate and this is exactly what
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you exercise. You can then check your display to see what your heart rate is and you'll know whether
you are exercising below, above or at your optimum level.
Using this technique, ensures that you always exercise at peak efficiency. The reason for this is
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simple. When you exercise with your heart rate at its optimum range (your "Training Zone"), your
fitness improves.
QUICK GUIDE TO USING SLENDERTONE ACTIVE
As an example; if you wish to use the Walk and Tone plan (P1), just follow the steps below.
(a) SET-UP
1. Setup and switch on your unit (see page 6).
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2. Increase the intensity from the belt to a level you find comfortable.
(b) GO
3. Go! Walk as the unit tones your abs.
4. Complete your session, checking your heart rate on the display
from time to time. Make sure you are exercising at the correct level –
see the heart rate table. e.g. if you are aged 45 keep your heart rate
between 106 and 141.
(c) STOP
5. Once your session is over, complete the training diary with your
points score for that session. The
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how many points to fill in.
(d) FOLLOW THE PLAN
6. Reach your recommended weekly points target and feel the results!
In the example below the target is 20
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target for beginners.
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d e l i ve rs a specially designed muscle
does for you. It monitors your heart rate as
Age
20 - 29
30 - 39
40 - 49
50 - 59
60 - 69
HEART RATE TABLE
Time
15:00
points table tells you
30:00
45:00
60:00
points. We re c o m m e n d this
ACTIVE POINTS TABLE
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Replacement
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are available on www.slendertone.com.
E n g l i s h
DETERMINE YOUR READINESS FOR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
As with any exercise, before starting a
physically ready for exercise. If you are in any doubt, please check the contra-indications on page 11
and if necessary, consult your doctor before beginning.
Please answer the questions below.
1. Has your doctor ever warned you of a heart condition or said
that you should only do exercises recommended by a doctor?
2. Do you feel chest pains when you exercise?
3. In the past month, have you experienced any chest pain while
you were not participating in any physical activity?
4. Do you lose your balance because of dizziness or do you
ever lose consciousness?
5. Do you have any bone or joint problems which could be
made worse by a change in your level of physical activity?
6. Are you currently taking medication for blood pressure or
for an underlying heart condition?
7. Do you know of any other reason why you should not
participate in physical activity?
If you answer yes to one or more of the above questions, you should consult your doctor before
starting a
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undertaking the physical exercises mentioned in this manual. As with any new exercise, remember to
always begin slowly and gradually build-up the level of exercise.
Walk & Tone
114 - 152
110 - 147
YOUR SLENDERTONE ACTIVE PACK
106 - 141
102 - 136
1. Belt (fits waist 28" – 42"):
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With the three
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6), fasten the belt securely but comfortably around your waist.
2. Base Unit:
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Slide the cover off the base unit and insert the batteries. Then
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close the cover and slide the base unit into the holster on the belt.
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3. Heart Rate Pad:
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The heart rate pad is placed on the chest strap to monitor your heart rate during each
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session.
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4. Heart Rate Lead:
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This lead is used to connect the belt to the chest strap.
5. Chest Strap (fits chest size 24"– 47"):
Fasten this strap around your chest in order to hold the pad firmly in place.
6. Control Unit:
This is the brain of your
diaries
training plan you must first ensure you are
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training plan. recommends that you consult your doctor before
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pads (1a) positioned on the belt (page
unit. It controls all of the functions described overleaf.
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