Exerciser Elite® The Revolutionary Home Therapy Product Guide A Passive Exercise Machine that can Change Your Life Enjoy the gentle lateral swinging movement! About This Manual Table of Contents Read operating instructions carefully before using the Exerciser Elite®. Introduction ................................................................................ 5 For those who have already purchased the Exerciser Elite®, we thank you Why the Exerciser Elite® is superior….. ..................................... 6 and congratulate you on your recent investment in your health. This manual Features........................................................................................ 8 contains useful information to help you become familiar with your Exerciser Finding Your Optimum Speed .................................................... 9 Elite®, operating instructions, as well as the many ailments it has been known Who Should Not Use… ....................................................... 10 to help. Using the Exerciser Elite® .......................................................... 11 For those who are considering investing in your health, by purchasing the Pre-Programmed Settings ..................................................... 13 Exerciser Elite®, we hope you take the time to thoroughly read through this Experiment with Different Positions .................................... 14 manual. The answers to most of your questions and concerns are found in Alternate Uses ...................................................................... 15 these pages. You will also find why thousands of satisfied customers are excited Exercise and Passive Exercise about the benefits they have experienced by incorporating this machine into .................................................... 17 their daily routine. Feel Better With Passive Exercise .......................................... 18 Exercise & Oxygen ............................................................... 22 Customer Feedback ................................................................... 26 Arthritis ......................................................................... 27, 28 Asthma ................................................................................. 33 Back Pain ..................................................... 27, 28, 31, 32, 38 Cerebral Palsy ....................................................................... 35 Constipation ........................................................................ 39 Depression ........................................................................... 35 Diabetes ................................................................... 29, 32, 35 Fibromyalgia ........................................................................ 29 Fluid Retention & Edema ........................................ 33, 36, 37 High Blood Pressure ................................................. 28, 30, 39 Hip Pain .............................................................................. 41 Hip Replacement ........................................................... 39, 41 Improved Overall Well-Being ................. 34, 37, 38, 40, 41, 42 Disclaimer: These statements are personal experiences from our customers and are considered anecdotal. They have not been Insomnia ........................................................................ 30, 40 evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to treat, cure or Knee Pain ................................................................. 33, 37, 41 prevent any diseases. Knee Replacement ......................................................... 41, 42 Eleventh Edition Leg Pain ............................................................................... 32 Copyright ©2014 Multiple Sclerosis ................................................................. 36 All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in Neuropathy .......................................................................... 29 any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and Osteoarthritis ....................................................................... 28 retrieval system, without permission in writing from the Osteoporosis .................................................................. 32, 42 author. 2 3 Poor Circulation .............................................................. 29,35 Introduction Restless Leg Syndrome ......................................................... 34 The Exerciser Elite® is a passive exercise machine capable of providing positive Sciatica ........................................................................... 31, 39 results to the complex human body. Many people have made improvements Sexual Dysfunction .............................................................. 37 in the way they feel by incorporating this revolutionary machine into their Sleep Apnea .................................................................... 33, 35 daily routine. Spinal Stenosis ..................................................................... 28 The Exerciser Elite® does not take up a great deal of space and does not require Stress .................................................................................... 41 regular maintenance. Operating the machine is simple…just lie down, place Varicose Veins ................................................................ 33, 34 your ankles on the ankle rest and turn the machine on. The machine creates Weight Loss ......................................................................... 39 an approximate 2" right to left movement. This gentle, swinging movement cycles up through the body, which, in turn, can help promote flexibility in Precautions & Troubleshooting ................................................ 43 the ankles, knees, hips and spine, relaxation of the muscles in the back, and Precautions ........................................................................... 44 increase circulation in the lower extremities. Increasing the circulation in Troubleshooting ................................................................... 45 the lower extremities can help relieve swelling in the ankles and legs. The Cold Weather Notice ........................................................... 46 Exerciser Elite® can offer some of the benefits of aerobic exercise without Help & Support ........................................................................ 47 stress or impact on the joints. Specifications ............................................................................. 47 This type of movement has been practiced for over 200 years, only it was done by hand. A practitioner would elevate a person’s feet and swing them back and forth to stimulate the circulation throughout the body. In 1992, a gentleman in Japan introduced a machine that would simulate the same movement. However, this type of machine was not introduced in the United States until 1997. These machines were designed for the Asian and Eastern market and could not withstand extended use by Westerners. Clark Enterprises introduced the first Exerciser Elite® machine in 1999 and has been the market leader of this type of equipment ever since. The Exerciser Elite is designed for Western physiques using the latest technology and manufacturing procedures. The internal components of the Exerciser Elite® will be described later in this manual. Continuously developing and improving the Exerciser since its inception, Clark Enterprises is confident that the Exerciser Elite® is the highest quality and safest machine, of this type, on the market today. Research done by Dr. Marvin Sackner M.D. has indicated a swinging type, passive exercise can be beneficial to the human body. The hundreds of positive results we have seen first hand, have more than convinced us that the simple concept of the Exerciser Elite® is capable of providing positive results to the complex human body. We guarantee you will enjoy using the Exerciser Elite® or your money back. 4 5 Why the Exerciser Elite® is superior satisfying. In addition, the two pre-programmed settings are a popular feature of the Exerciser Elite®. There are people of all ages with a wide variety of compared to similar models on the market health issues who are using the Exerciser Elite® on a daily basis and receiving The Exerciser Elite® is a genuine Clark-built machine and not a copy of any wonderful results. other machine on the market. The internal mechanism, as well as, the unique, The Exerciser Elite® also has a large, reinforced, cushioned ankle rest. This cushioned ankle rest were designed by Clifford Clark, the Founder & CEO unique, ankle rest is wider than those on similar machines, as people in the of Clark Enterprises. Clark Enterprises has built a reputation of providing the United States tend to be larger than those in Asian and European markets. highest quality, home therapy products at a reasonable price for many years. Most of the other machines of this type on the market have out-dated, hard There are numerous factors to consider when purchasing this type of machine, plastic, narrow ankle rests. as various makes and models are available on the market today. The Exerciser The Exerciser Elite® is built to higher standards than similar products on Elite® does not fall into the lower priced category, as it is built for long term the market and is manufactured exclusively for Clark Enterprises. Most use and is not a typical