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Unica is equipped with an easy start function which helps prevent joint strain
or unnatural positions during the initial phases of the pectoral fly and chest
press exercises.
This function reduces the load on the upper lever arms of Unica (used for pectoral
fly and chest press), allowing you to lower them using your legs before grasping
or releasing them; therefore, before doing an exercise with the upper lever arms,
set up the equipment for the easy start function as follows:
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OK!
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In this way, your legs help support the
weight of the upper levers, allowing
you to grasp the handgrips correctly
before starting the exercise.
Warning
Carefully check the illustrations of the exercises and pay particular
attention to the position you should have on the equipment.
Movement:
- attach the lat bar to the hook
- sit down facing the weight stack and grasp
the bar as shown in the figure
- pull the bar down to your chest.
The exercise can also be done with a reverse
grip (palms facing behind you: see exercise 18).
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2 Rowing
Movement:
- sit facing the weight stack and grasp the upper
handgrips as shown in the figure
- pull towards your chest, keeping your elbows
aligned with the handgrips. Squeeze your
shoulder blades together and down while you
are pulling.
Warning
Adjust the seat height so that the handgrips are initially at eye level.
Movement:
- attach the lat bar to the lower hook and grasp
it with your hands close together, palms facing
downward
- standing facing the weight stack, pull the bar
up to your chin, keeping your elbows level with
the bar.
Warning
Be careful not to arch your lower back during the exercise.
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4 Chest Press
Movement:
- detach the low cable used for leg training to
activate the easy start function
- sit down, use your legs to help move the
handgrips forward and then grasp them as
shown in the figure
- push forward, keeping your elbows wide and
level with the handgrips
- keep your back pressed against the backrest
- when lifting light weights, do not do the
exercise too quickly or fully extend your arms.
Warning
Adjust the seat height so that your elbows are at shoulder height.
To avoid straining the shoulder joint, use the easy start function at the
beginning and end of the exercise.
Movement:
- detach the low cable used for leg training to
activate the easy start function
- sit down with your back toward the backrest
- with the help of the easy start function, place
your forearms behind the padded rests and
grasp the bars, as shown in the figure. The
correct grip is with your elbows at shoulder
height
- push your arms toward each other until the
padded rests touch.
Warning
Adjust the seat height so that your elbows are at shoulder height.
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6 Shoulder press
7 Triceps extension
Movement:
- sit leaning slightly forward, with your chest
against the padded rest
- rest your arms on the front of the padded rest,
with your elbows in line with the fulcrum of
the lever
- grasp the handgrips and curl your forearm
toward your arm, without moving your torso.
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9 Leg extension
Movement:
- attach the low cable for training the legs
- sit down, leaning slightly backward
- place your feet behind the thrust rollers
- push against the rollers with your shins
and extend your legs. The return movement
should be slower than the outward movement.
Warning
Be careful not to perform the outward movement too quickly.
Movement:
- attach the lat bar to the hook
- sit down, holding the bar behind your neck
- curl your torso forward, contracting your
abdominal muscles.
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11 Side leg raise
Movement:
- attach the ankle strap to one leg
- attach the ankle strap to the lower hook
- stand with one hip toward Unica, and the leg
with the ankle strap on the outside, resting
the hand on the side opposite the ankle strap
on the padded rest
- lift your leg out to the side, trying to keep
your body as straight as possible; perform
this movement smoothly, without stopping
at any point
- the return movement must be slow and
controlled.
Movement:
- attach the ankle strap to one leg
- attach the ankle strap to the lower hook
- stand with one hip toward Unica, and the leg
with the ankle strap toward the equipment,
resting the hand on the side with the ankle
strap on the padded rest
- to start the movement, open the leg with ankle
strap out to the side
- then swing the leg inward, crossing in front
of the supporting leg; perform this movement
smoothly, without stopping at any point
- the return movement must be slow and
controlled.
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13 Rear leg kick
Movement:
- attach the ankle strap to one leg
- attach the ankle strap to the lower hook
- stand in front of the equipment, far enough
away from it for the cable to be taut
- rest your hands on the padding, so that your
torso is leaning slightly forward
- kick back the leg with the ankle strap, keeping
it slightly flexed, with a smooth and controlled
motion.
Warning
Be careful not to arch your lower back during this exercise.
Movement:
- attach the lat bar to the hook
- standing in front of the equipment, grasp the
bar with your palm facing down; your hands
must be spaced shoulder width apart
- rise onto the toes of your foot, moving only
your calves; keep your legs and arms straight.
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15 Biceps curl
Movement:
- attach the lat bar to the hook
- standing in front of the equipment, grasp the
bar with your palms facing toward you;
- your hands must be shoulder-width apart,
your arms completely extended, and your
knees slightly flexed
- curl your forearm toward your upper arm,
without moving your elbows or arching your
back.
Movement:
- attach the handle to the lower hook
- stand in front of the equipment, bending
forward at the hips so that your back is flat
and nearly parallel to the floor, legs slightly
flexed
- grasp the handle with your palm facing down;
place your other hand on the padded rest
- extend your forearm upward, keeping your
elbow close to your side.
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17 90° lateral raise
Movement:
- attach the handle to the lower hook
- standing with your side toward Unica, bend
forward at the hips so that your back is nearly
parallel to the floor, knees slightly flexed
- the arm you are working is on the outer side
and flexed, as shown in the figure; place the
opposite hand on the padded rest
- starting with the handle between your legs,
sweep your arm out to the side in an arc until
the handle reaches shoulder height
- perform the raise using only your shoulder
joint, without moving or twisting your torso.
Movement:
- attach the lat bar to the hook
- sit down with your back against the backrest
- grasp the bar with your palms facing toward
you
- pull the bar down to your chest.
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19 Pulley
20 Pullover
Movement:
- lie on your back on the mat
- place your hands on your chest
- curl your chest upward, pressing your lower
back against the mat.
Warning
Do not use your arms to assist the upward movement.
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2.3 Stretching
Deltoids Triceps
Deltoids Triceps
Pectorals Quadriceps
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Lower back
(erector spinae)
Posterior muscles
Hip adductors
Hip adductors
Thigh abductors
Hamstring
Lumbar
(spinal column)
Quadriceps
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Latissimus dorsi
Calves
Hamstring
Paravertebrals
Wellness Mate allows you to set customised training programs, free exercise,
and - using the TGS key - to save data about each training, test and whole
training programs.
Warning
The switch turns the device on
and off, but it does not isolate it
completely from the power supply,
even when it is put at position 0
(off).
For complete isolation you must
unplug the power supply plug.
a display,
showing messages and datai;
4 buttons,
allowing the user to dialogue
with the software;
The messages appearing on the display guide the user step by step in using
the software in the most correct and immediate manner, through messages
and data requests.
The 4 buttons below the display allow the user to choose the kind of training,
to give new instructions to the software, to answer questions appearing on the
display.
Actually all 4 buttons appear identical, without any specific function being
shown; they take on meaning in various contexts. This is the message appearing
on the display which guides the user when using the buttons.
During the performance of the exercise, the display will show the training
data:
power employed,
expressed in Watts
W SEC.
24 98 how much time has
number of current SETS REPS LOAD gone by since the
set (1) and total 1/3 24 25.5 exercise started,
number of sets expressed in seconds
making up the
exercise (3) the workload which
the number of is being lifted,
repetitions performed selected from the pin
When this image appears on the display, the exercise has already been
programmed and the software needs no instruction; the buttons therefore are
not required.
The top part of the display and the images on the middle part give information
on the range (ROM) and performance speed of each repetition.
Generally speaking, it is on the basis of the first two repetitions that the
software calculates the specific range of motion (o ROM, range of motion) of
the user and then displays it during the exercise. This way, the user will have a
point of reference throughout the workout allowing him to verify the range of
performance of each repetition.
One must therefore pay special attention when performing the first two
repetitions. However, if the exercise has already been saved in the TGS key, the
user-specific ROM has usually already been saved in the TGS key.
During the exercise, the speed and range of motion are shown at the top of the
display:
this part lights up following the
movement; if the range of motion is the
same as the one saved during the first
ROm 2 repetitions (or on the TGS key):
SETS REPS LOAD - during the advance phase, this area
1/3 24 25.5 lights up until the far right,
- during the return phase, this area
goes off until the far left.
If the lit-up area does not cover the whole area between both ends, or if it goes
beyond either end, this means that the movement is shorter, or else longer, than
the one saved during the first two repetitions or on the TGS key. In such cases,
the letters ROM will be displayed in the middle of the display, calling on the user
to pay attention to the range of motion.
However, if the range of motion is right, the following image will appear in the
middle of the display:
The speed with which the lit-up ROM band lights up is equal to the speed developed
by the user; the pacer, on the other hand, shows the user the suggested speed
at which the exercise should be performed.
Warning
From the configuration menu, you can deactivate the display of both the
pacer and the images (for the configuration menu see paragraph 3.13).
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to select the answer to select the answer
“ ” press the second “ ” press the third
button button
All 4 buttons are not always active simultaneously. It may be that only 3, or 2
or even 1 button at a time is required: in this case, the line above the buttons
will show only 3, 2 or 1 symbol.
Help messages - which are activated via the question mark (?) button - are
messages which tell the user what do in the situation he is in.
Every help message has the same structure and the same buttons:
- he top line shows the environment (help message);
- the middle part explains the contents of the main message, i.e. the message
from which you must press the (?) button;
- there are 3 active buttons, allowing you to go back to the main message and
skim through the text pages. The help message in fact can consist of several
pages. In the example shown above the text goes on in the following page:
AND START
TO EXERCISE
title
test - WORLOAD HELP messagE:
? OK
The title of the initial message shows The title shows it is a help message.
the situation the user is in: he has
chosen to do a test and has reached
the moment to choose the workload
from the weight stack
The text of the initial message suggests The text of the help message tells the
a workload value calculated by the user to choose either the suggested
software on the basis of the data which load from the software in the relevant
have been introduced (85.5 kg). initial message, or a load at his
discretion on the weight stack.
The following buttons are active in the The help message buttons provide the
initial message: following functions:
- the first, to go back to the previous - the first allows the user to go back
message; to the relevant initial message;
- the third, to call up the relevant help - the second and third allow the user
message; to skim through the pages if the
- the last one to the right, in order to display is not able to contain all the
continue. text. These two buttons are active
only if the message covers more
than one page.
• if the equipment has been after the TGS key has been
provided for in the training inserted, the display will show all
program saved in the TGS key, the instructions needed to go on
insert the TGS key into the (see paragraph 3.7)
reader, as suggested by the
message
• press the last button to the right the menu will now present 4 more
to access the menu possibilities:
- do a test (see paragraph 3.10)
- program a new workout (see
paragraph 3.8)
- save the range of motion or new
settings (see paragraph)
- see the content of the training
program saved in the TGS key (see
paragraph 3.12)
• lift the workload to start an all the data of the exercise are
exercise directly displayed: speed and range of each
repetition, power expressed by the
movement, number of repetitions
carried out, workload selected
via the pin, how much time has
elapsed since the beginning of the
exercise (see paragrapgh 3.9)
The user may start the next series whenever he thinks best: before the end of
the suggested rest time, or else after
At the end of the suggested rest period - lasting about 60 seconds - the clock
on the display will be replaced by an invitation to initial motion while waiting for
the first repetition. Seconds will continue to be counted in the title.
eXerciSE TO PERFORM
B) however if the exercise which has just been completed is the last in the set
laid down in the training program, the following message will appear:
tgs
Warning
If both the TGS key and the use of the buttons have been disabled from
the configuration menu, no further sets may be added at the end of the
exercise (for the configuration menu see paragraph 3.13).
Warning
In the case of exercises performed using one limb at a time, such as rear
leg kick, to do 2 sets with each limb it is necessary to program a total of
4 sets.
ROM and speed, with their messages, are displayed in the same manner as
with the training programmed on the TGS key (see paragraph 3.3), and the data
shown on the display are also the same:
- which set are you doing and how many sets make up the exercise (in the
example shown here, the first of 3 sets is being done);
- the number of repetitions which have been done (in the example, 2 repetitions
have been done);
- the workload selected (in the example 22.5 kg).
A chequered flag in the middle of the display advises the user that the set has
been completed.
Warning
If a training session has not been previously saved on the TGS key, the
program will not be able to save the exercise that has just been completed;
after prompting the user to check the contents of the TGS key, the machine
will proceed with the recovery time.
into the reading device; with the next SIDE LEG RAISE
REAR LEG KICK
message, specify which kind of exercise STANDING CALF
was performed. BICEPS CURL
After updating tgs key on the TGS key, rest time starts.
If you leave the TGS key in the TGS reading device, Wellness Mate will automatically
update the key at the end of the following set.
Between one set and the next, you can take the TGS key out of the reading device;
this way, the user can choose to save only some sets and not necessarily the
whole exercise.
If you do not want to save the set which has just been completed on the TGS
key, when the message to save: is displayed, press OK.
A - if the TGS key is not A1 - if the user does not insert the TGS
inserted in the reading key, Wellness Mate will go back to
device, the previous stand by after a few seconds.
message will be repeated:
A2 - if the user inserts the TGS key,
to save: (...insert the TGS
Wellness Mate will show its
key); then
contents, as described in point B.
B - if the TGS key has already B1- if no other exercises is provided for
been inserted into the in the training program, Wellness
reading device, Wellness Mate will tell the user that this is the
Mate w i l l update the end of the workout and will invite him
data and then show the to remove the TGS key
contents: B2- a list of exercises still to be done
or to be completed on the training
program will appear
Warning
If the use of the buttons has been disabled from the configuration menu,
the workout chosen on the menu but not programmed on the TGS key
will not be available (for the configuration menu, see paragraph 3.13).
The workout programmed on the TGS key will be available.
If the user wants to train using a machine which is not included in the TGS key,
without programming the number of sets and repetitions, he need only lift the
workload directly from stand by.
During the first two repetitions, Wellness Mate will save the range of motion
(ROM), and will then display it throughout the exercise, as with the training that
is not programmed on the TGS key.
Range and speed of motion and the relevant messages are displayed in the
same way as with TGS key training (see paragraph 3.3).
In this case, unlike the training that is not programmed on the TGS key, you
will not be asked to insert the TGS key to save data at the end of each set: free
training cannot be saved.
The maximal strength test lets you know the 1RM (1 Repetition Maximum),
i.e. the maximum weight you can lift with a single articular swing in one
repetition.
Use of the TGS key is not necessary: it can be programmed in the training
program saved on the TGS key, or else it can be set directly on Wellness Mate.
In the latter case - test not programmed on the TGS key - no data will be saved
in the training program.
To start up the exercise, just fit the TGS key into the reading device; a welcome
message will be displayed, followed by the user name (for example, welcome john
smith). The title of the message tells the user that this is a test and not a normal
workout: tgs -test.
OK
Warning
In the case of exercises performed using one arm or leg at a time (rear
leg kick, leg adduction, side leg raise; 90° lateral raise, 90° triceps kick
back, rear raise and inverse pull exercises for arms), in order to test both
limbs it is necessary to run two tests. In fact, each test comprises a single
exercise, and therefore only one limb.
NEXT SUGGESTED 1 rm = 85.5 kg
rEpetiTIONS LOAD
10 27.5
? 1rm
If you do not want to continue with the second test, press the 1RM button to
end the test: the test result will appear on the display.
For the second test you must select a different workload (suggested load), 20%
heavier than the previous one.
You can start the second test during or after rest time, to do so just lift the load.
Once the 120 seconds suggested on the clock have elapsed, the display will
show an invitation to perform 10 more repetitions, waiting for the first one to
be carried out.
Tests continue until the user has done at least 10 repetitions.
Warning
If the user does 10 or more repetitions with the maximum selectable load
on Unica, the machine will not prompt for a second test; instead, the display
immediately shows the result of the test.
If the test was not programmed on the TGS key, you will have to select it from
the menu: during the stand by press menu.
Warning
In the case of exercises performed
using one arm or leg at a time (rear
leg kick, leg adduction, side leg raise;
90° lateral raise, 90° triceps kick back,
rear raise and inverse pull exercises
for arms), in order to test both limbs
it is necessary to run two tests. In fact,
each test comprises a single exercise, Test - LOAD
and therefore only one limb.
THE SUGGESTED LOAD IS
52.5 kg
The software now has all the data it needs
to calculate the workload:
? OK
The test can now start and proceed exactly as if it were programmed on the TGS
key; the only difference is that special attention must be paid when performing
the first two repetitions because these are the basis on which Wellness Mate
calculates the specific ROM of the user in order to display it later during the
test.
For this, see above paragraph 3.10.1.
Generally speaking, it is on the basis of the first two repetitions that the software
calculates the specific range of motion (ROM) of the user and then displays it
during the exercise. Thanks to the new settings function, the range of motion
(ROM) value for each type of exercise can be saved on the TGS key.
During the exercise, the ROM (range of motion) memorised appears on the
display as of the first repetition and will be the point of reference for every
repetition.
OK
Warning
It is possible to save on the TGS key the specific ROM for each of the
exercises that can be performed on UNICA.
During the workout, you can use the TRAINING PROGRAM function to check the
contents of the training program saved on the TGS key. This function allows
you to see:
test
WORKOUT
NEW SETTINGS
TRAINING PROGRAM
OK
Insert the TGS key into the reading device, as requested by the display (insert
the tgs key).
eXerciSE TO PERFORM
The bottom of the list provides the total
eXerciSE NOT YET COMPLETED
amount of exercises scheduled in the
training program and those that have eXerciSE COMPLETED
actually been completed (e.g., total: 13
done: 5).
Skim through the lines using the two middle buttons, then press OK to confirm
and proceed.
After you select USER on the configuration menu, you will be asked for a
PASSWORD:
2 4 0 6.
Use both middle buttons to display the first digit, then press OK; proceed in the
same way for each digit.
After you press OK to confirm the last digit, a new menu will appear and here
you can choose between Wellness Mate and ROM configuration.
- language LANGUAGE
The language which has been set may not be UK ENGLISH
changed.
- unit of measure UNIT OF MEASURE
Choose the unit of measure you want with USA=0 EUR=1
the number (1 for the European system; 0 1
menu.
Press OK to confirm and continue.
- default value of the rest time during workout: rest time
training secs
60
Specify how many seconds the software
must suggest between the various sets of a
workout.
Press OK to confirm and continue.
When in stand by, simultaneously press the first two buttons on the left; The
CONFIGURATION menu will appear.
Select the item USER, then press OK to confirm.
Introduce the requested PASSWORD (2 4 0 6), as described at 3.13.
On the new menu, skim through the new menu using the middle buttons until
the item ROM CONFIGURATION lights up, then press OK to confirm.
These three repetitions will be the basis on which the software will calculate all
the parameters for the range of motion, i.e. the limits within which a repetition
is considered to be such. Movements with a range larger or smaller than the one
fixed on the ROM configuration will not be considered as repetitions. This is why
you must pay special attention when configuring the ROM, since it will affect
the counting of the repetitions. It is recommended to do the three repetitions
using Leg Extension.
Of course, the parameters saved with these three repetitions will be valid for
exercises whose specific ROM setting has not already been saved on the TGS
key (see paragraph 3.11).
After the three repetitions, the ROM configuration will be completed and the
software will go into stand by.
If the workload shown on the display during performance of the exercises is not
the same as the selected workload, you must realign the software at the weight
stack of the equipment.
When in stand by, simultaneously press the first two buttons on the left; The
CONFIGURATION menu will appear.
Select OK , then confirm by pressing OK .
Shift the pin on the last weight stack plate, seleCT THE LAST
as requested by the following message, then WEIGHT STACK PLATE
press OK .
Calibration of the weight stack has now been completed; the software is now
ready to detect the selected workload properly.
Warning
Display of the settings image during stand by can be deactivated from the
configuration menu SERVICE: refer to the Technical Support Service.