Whole Body Vibration Therapy VP1000 Owners Manual Version 1.
table of contents page Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Home Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Important Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Whole Body Vibration Background & Benefits . . . . . . . . . . 5 Exercise Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Assembly Instruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Electronics Overview . .
Congratulations on the purchase of your LifeSpan vibration plate. We all know that exercise is a key component to achieving the level of Health and Wellness that all of us desire. Regular activity prevents the development of numerous diseases, helps to reduce stress, leads to an improved self image, weight loss and increased energy levels. Vibration technology is adding a new component to the world of exercise that is a wonderful complement to traditional cardiovascular exercise and strength training.
limited home use warranty The LifeSpan VP1000 Whole Body Vibration Plate comes with the following warranty, which applies only to home use in a residential setting, and does not cover commercial applications: Frame: 5 Years Parts: 1 Year Labor: 1 Year PCE Health and Fitness warrants that the equipment it manufacturers is free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service. The periods above are based on the date of purchase.
important safety precautions When using electrical equipment, basic precautions should always be followed, including: • Never drop or insert any object into any opening. • Never operate this vibration plate if it has been damaged, if it is not working properly or if it has been exposed to water. • To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the vibration plate from the wall outlet when not in use, before performing any maintenance, or before moving the vibration plate.
Other Safety Tips • Always consult a physician before beginning this or any exercise program. • If you experience chest pains, nausea, dizziness or shortness of breath, stop exercising immediately and consult your physician before continuing. • Do not wear clothing or jewelry that might catch on any part of the vibration plate. • This vibration plate is equipped with a safety key. If the key is removed from the display, the vibration plate will stop.
whole body vibration background & benefits Whole Body Vibration Background Vibration technology was developed in the 1960’s for Russian cosmonauts trying to prevent muscle atrophy and loss of bone density in space. Use of the technology spread to elite sports training, physical rehabilitation, and more recently general exercise. Whole Body Vibration causes muscles to activate without the brain being actively involved in the muscle contraction.
Exercise Frequency and Duration Frequency and duration are important elements to consider in using your VP1000 Whole Body Vibration plate. As opposed to cardiovascular exercise, where exercising 5-6 days per week is recommended, for Whole Body Vibration we recommend 2-3 times per week. This will ensure that your body has adequate time to recuperate between use. If you’re just beginning an exercise program limit the time you spend on the VP1000 to 10 minutes per session plus rest time in-between exercises.
exercise descriptions There are many exercises that you can select for your workouts depending on the area of the body you choose to exercise, level of fitness and your personal exercise objectives. We have selected a core set of exercises to describe in this Owners Manual. Notes: For variety you can complete your exercises in a static mode where you hold the exercise for a specific period of time like 30 seconds or you can complete it in a dynamic fashion where you complete a series of repetitions.
Lunge Body Position: Stand on the floor with your feet shoulder width apart and toes pointing forward. Be sure to keep your upper body erect, head facing forward with arms down at the side. Instruction: Take a deep breath in and with one foot take a large step forward onto the vibration plate while keeping the opposite foot in place. Once the forward foot is firmly on the vibration plate lower the upper body by bending at the forward knee until the forward leg is parallel to the floor.
Lower Back and Core Standing Abs Body Position: Stand onto the platform with your hips and knees slightly bent and hands placed on the handlebars. Instruction: Engage your abdominals by pressing down on handlebars while keeping the shoulders back. Muscle Groups: Abdominals, Lats and Arms Pelvic Bridge Body Position: Lying on your back with feet hip width apart and placed on the vibration plate. Keep your knees bent at 90 degrees.
Sit up Twist Caution: This exercise should only be completed at very low frequency speeds. Frequency higher than level 2 is not recommended. If you experience discomfort stop and move on to the next exercise. Body Position: Sit on the platform with the right leg extended and left leg bent at the knee with the left foot sitting flat on the platform. Place the left hand flat on the floor and the right hand behind the head with shoulder and elbow pulled back.
assembly instructions Parts Hardware / Tools 11
Carefully unpack the vibration plate and support from their cartons. See DRW 1 and DRW 2. Once everything has been unpacked and all parts are accounted for (page 11), start the assembly process. Product Assembly 1. Move the Support (2) close to the main vibration plate body (1) and connect the harness (W1) from the base frame to the harness (W2) from the Support. Make sure the connectors are fully connected as vibration could make them come apart over time. 2.
electronics overview Display Functions Console Operations 1. Start/Stop Button – Pressing the Start/Stop Button without pressing any other buttons will start the vibration plate at level 1 and will count up from 0 to 540 seconds. This is an easy quickstart method for using the Vibration Plate. 2. Setting the Time – There are several ways to set the time.
troubleshooting & maintenance Troubleshooting Problem: Solution: Unit vibrates or bounces, not stable Make sure the unit is not set up on plush carpet with padding. The unit needs to be set up on a semi firm surface. Make sure the base of the vibration plate is level by making adjustments with the 4 adjustment feet on the bottom of the unit. Problem: Solution: Noises coming from the base unit of the vibration plate. Lay the unit on it’s side and tighten all hardware on the bottom of the vibration plate.
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