Activeforever Teeter Hang Ups EZ-Up Inversion System - Manual (Page 2)

Insert foot through calf loop.
Rotate the Boot so the hook is
positioned at the front of your leg,
with the buckle levers on the backside
of your leg. Push down on the Boot,
so it sits on the top of your foot.
TO RELEASE: Lift up on the
buckle lever and push down on
the strap lock tab to release the
strap.
Calf loops are an optional feature that easily detach, so shorter
adults can easily invert. Calf loops provide the following benefits:
1. Reduce loads on the ankles and prevent
the front edge of the boot from placing
uncomfortable pressure on the top of your
feet.
2. Offer a hand hold to help you get back up
to the bar.
3. Place a 2° bend in the knees, which for
most people is more comfortable than
inverting with straight legs.
Calf Loops: Why use them?
Boot Care:
No regular maintenance is required, however,
for continued smooth use, we recommend
keeping buckles latched when not in use.
Crunches & Sit-ups
Inversion offers a method of strengthening
abdominal muscles without the addition of
compressive loads to your back.
Squats
Reverse squats utilize your own body weight to
resist gravity; an amazing workout for glutes and
hamstrings.
To Attach Calf Loops:
Insert the base of the Calf Loop into the open
end of the Boot Hook (Figure A). Make sure
you hear the Calf Loop snap into place for
secure attachment. Repeat on other boot.
To Detach Calf Loops:
Press your finger onto the Calf Loop Release
Tab (Figure B) and pull loop away from the
Boot Hook.
*Calf Loops must be attached/detached while
boots are NOT secured around ankles. Stretching
Gravity Boots provide a comfortable way to invert for
a decompressing stretch to your spine and weight
bearing joints. Moving your joints through their range
of motion while your muscles are relaxed helps to
improve flexibility and promote healthy joints.
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B.
5. 6.
buckle levers
4.
3.
1. 2.
strap locks
User Instructions:
WARNING
!
•
DO NOT
use Gravity Boots with a Bar that is not secure to at least four times your
body weight. Test this by having two people hang from the bar at the same time by the
hands then pull down vigorously. Repeat this test on the other end of the Bar.
• DO NOT use Gravity Boots with a Bar that exceeds 1.25” (3.2 cm) in diameter.
The Bar must sit loosely at the base of the hook. Bars that are too large will
stress the hook and could result in equipment failure.
• ALWAYS use a spotter.
•
DO NOT
engage in excessive bouncing or swinging which could disengage the
Boot hooks from the bar.
• ALWAYS use slow, controlled movements while inverting.
• DO NOT over-exert your muscles while inverted so you have strength to dismount.
Insert the end of the straps
into strap locks to at least the
second click position. At least
one full v-notch must be visible;
DO NOT tighten yet.
Adjust the straps to fit your ankle.
A snug but not tight fit will be
most comfortable. Close the
buckle levers, making sure they
snap shut completely.
Position the Boots with the strap
locks toward the front inside of
the foot.
Inverting
You will use the hooks on the front of the Gravity Boots to suspend yourself
with both legs in an inverted position from a securely supported bar.
We recommend these Gravity Boots be used only with properly installed
and tested Teeter Hang Ups products, which are designed specifically for
inversion with Gravity Boots. Follow the specific directions for mounting,
inverting, and dismounting that are included with your Teeter Hang Ups
Inversion Bar, Inversion Rack, or CV Bar.
Note: If you are not using a Teeter Hang Ups product in conjunction
with the Teeter Hang Ups Gravity Boots, you will need to determine
the proper procedures specific to that particular bar/apparatus for safe
mounting, inverting, and dismounting.
Having a spotter to assist you for the first few uses of this product is
mandatory, and recommended for each time you use the product.
Note : Invert only as long as you are comfortable. First time users should
be careful not to overdo it–this is NOT a no pain, no gain situation!
Before putting on the boots, first time users should practice and fully
understand how to insert the straps and how to snap-lock the buckles.
When you are ready to use the boots, determine the correct boot for
each leg. The hook of the Right Boot will be marked “Right Boot.”
Always put Boots on the correct ankles. Failure to do so may cause
discomfort or equipment failure.
For proper mounting, dismounting, and inverting, ALWAYS follow the
listed WARNINGS & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS included in this booklet,
as well as the instructions for the Bar, Rack, or CV Bar.