User manual for the eaglefit
Sling-Trainer ALLROUND
We warmly congratulate you on your new eaglefit Sling-Trainer ALLROUND and thank you for your purchase. This high-quality Sling-Trainer is an excellent sports device for your holistic and functional strength and fitness training.
For many years, Sling-Trainers have been successfully used in physiotherapy. Today, they are also very successfully used in strength and fitness training. In therapeutic use, Sling-Trainers are primarily used to strengthen stabilizing muscles. We have combined this training from therapeutic use with well-thought-out exercises and movements, making fitness training completely new and highly efficient.
Unlike conventional training methods, you train with your own body weight on the Sling-Trainer. Due to the design of the Sling-Trainer, you specifically target your tonic muscles with every exercise. Training body stability and flexibility is a key goal.
You bring your body into a controlled unstable position. This forces your stabilizing muscles to work intensively. By continuously adjusting your body position and angle relative to the Sling-Trainer, you can individually change the difficulty level.
Half an hour of sling training can be twice as intense and efficient as conventional strength or fitness training.
The muscle group-specific exercises in the training poster have been carefully selected, compiled, and explained with expertise. Follow these exercises and instructions to avoid health risks.
We wish you much success in achieving your personal goals.
Your eaglefit team
Safety instructions
Read the user manual before training with the eaglefit Carefully read the Sling-Trainer instructions and follow the safety guidelines to prevent injuries and to train safely and effectively over the long term.
Before you start sling training, you should consult a doctor if necessary. Training with this device is demanding and should only be done if you are in good health. Stop training immediately if you feel a pulling sensation in your muscles or experience any pain during the exercises. In such cases, contact a doctor for your safety.
Safety notice:
Here you can find our safety data sheet for the product: to the safety data sheet
Always check before training that the eaglefit Sling-Trainer ALLROUND is functional and free from damage. If there is any damage of any kind, the eaglefit Sling-Trainer must not be used.
Warm up before every training. This protects you from injuries and improves performance.
The complete eaglefit Sling-Trainer ALLROUND may be loaded up to a maximum of 160 kg and should only be used for the exercises described in the training manual and on the training poster. For lifting and pulling other loads, the eaglefit Sling-Trainer ALLROUND is not intended for this. Use only a stable and secure anchor point for mounting. Never attach the Sling-Trainer to rough or sharp edges, as this causes wear and may lead to material tearing. Make sure the mounting points can safely support your body weight and the Sling-Trainer over time. All mounting options must be checked individually by the Sling-Trainer user. Always check before training that all carabiners are properly closed.
Before each training, pull firmly on the handles and check that the Prusik knots are correctly seated on the rope to ensure the stability and strength of the entire setup. eaglefit accepts no liability for damage resulting from improper use or faulty installation of the Sling-Trainer.
During training, ensure a stable, flat, and non-slip surface. Avoid sudden movements. Perform all movements consciously and controlled. Make sure there is enough space and remove objects that could cause injury.
If you do not follow the instructions, you may injure yourself. Any liability is excluded if safety instructions are not observed! The use of the eaglefit Use of Sling-Trainers is at your own risk.
Assemble correctly
/1 If you want to use the door anchor, position it as desired. Attach the carabiner directly behind it in the stitched area. If used without the door anchor, attach the carabiner in the desired stitched area.
/2 Place the fiber rope into the pulley.
/3 Attach the pulley to the carabiner of the mounting strap.
/4 Make sure the Prusik knots are correctly positioned.
Mounting options
/1 Wall or ceiling mounting
Check the load capacity of the surface. For concrete or stone, use the included fischer DuoPower nylon anchors and fischer screws. Attachment to suitable wooden beams is also possible with the screws. We recommend installation by a qualified person.
/2 Door anchor
With the door anchor, you can turn almost any free space in front of a door into your personal workout zone. Position the door anchor as described under “Proper assembly.” Place the door anchor plate behind the door leaf, close the door, and hold the attachment strap with slight tension so that the door anchor fits tightly against the door leaf.
/3 Wall bars or pull-up bars
Wrap the attachment strap around the bar and hook the carabiner into the desired stitched area. To prevent slipping, wrap the strap around the bar multiple times if necessary.
/4 Outdoor
Training outdoors is especially fun. Trees, pull-up bars, or swing bars are suitable for secure attachment. Pay attention to stability. For thicker tree trunks or higher branches, use, for example, the eaglefit Tree sling.
Check the stability of the setup by pulling on the straps before you start training.
Length adjustment
To achieve the optimal length setting for each exercise, this Sling-Trainer is equipped with a central length adjuster and a Prusik knot on each handle. The Sling-Trainer has the optimal length for most exercises when the loops are at least 10cm above the ground.
Central length adjuster
Extend the strap by releasing the locking mechanism of the length adjuster with your thumb and pulling down on the carabiner of the strap with your other hand until the desired length is reached. Shorten the strap by releasing the locking mechanism of the length adjuster with your thumb and pulling the strap without the carabiner down with your other hand.
Prusik knot
The handles are each attached to the rope with a Prusik knot. This knot has the special feature that it tightens under load and can be easily slid when unloaded. The Prusik knot is also used in mountain rescue. It provides a variable yet secure connection between the handle and the rope.
Adjusting the knot:
- Grab the rope with one hand at the knot you want to move
- Slide the knot with the other hand
- If the handle is in the desired position – release the knot
- Now slowly tighten the knot by pulling on the handle
Check the secure hold of the handle. Once it is fixed, you can continue with your training.
/To extend - pull the knot
/To shorten - slide the knot
Getting into the foot loop
There are some exercises to be performed in the prone or supine position. To get into the foot loops optimally in these positions, please proceed as follows.
Starting in the supine position
- Sit down on the floor; take the foot loops in your hands
- Place the foot loops under your ankle straps
- Check the secure hold with bent legs and start the exercise
Starting in the prone position
- Sit down on the floor, thread your right foot through the left foot loop
- Turn your upper body to the side and now thread your left foot through the right foot loop
- Turn onto your stomach and begin your exercise
Training Instructions
General
Every training session with the eaglefit Sling-Trainer ALLROUND should be pain-free. If you experience pain or discomfort, stop the exercise immediately. If you continue training, choose an easier exercise variation. If you have back pain, either the chosen exercise is too strenuous or your posture needs correction.
Warming Up
Warm up before every training session. Walking or jogging in place activates your cardiovascular system and prepares you for the upcoming physical exertion. Start your training program with reduced intensity and only increase it once your muscles are properly warmed up. Always tailor your warm-up routine to your fitness level.
Breathing
Proper breathing plays an important role during training. Breathe calmly and evenly. Do not hold your breath during training and avoid breath-holding under strain.
Correct Posture
Your body should always be aligned in a straight line. To do this, engage your core muscles in all exercises by pulling your navel toward your spine and tightening your gluteal muscles. Your pelvis tilts slightly forward and your spine assumes a neutral position. Avoid an excessive arch in your lower back during all exercises and do not let your back sag. Pull your shoulders slightly back and then down, which will open up your chest. Your joints should always be slightly bent. Always consciously engage the muscle group targeted by the exercise. Make sure the straps do not rub against your body, as this can cause injuries.
Training Tactics
Do not overexert yourself and always adjust the exercises and training volume to your fitness level. Start with shorter training sessions and gradually increase week by week. If necessary, consult your doctor before starting a training program.
Execution
Pay attention to precise execution of the exercises. Choose an easier version or do fewer repetitions rather than performing the exercises incorrectly. The effort should be equal on the left and right sides. After a few training sessions with the Sling-Trainer ALLROUND, you will get used to the exercise execution and can gradually increase.
Training duration & procedure
Plan about 30 to 45 minutes for a full-body workout or train specific muscle groups in between. Each exercise takes about 2-5 minutes. Depending on training intensity, do 2-3 minutes. Depending on training intensity, do 2-3 sets of 8-15 repetitions each. Choose the difficulty level so that you can just complete these repetitions. You change the difficulty of an exercise by changing your body position and the angle to the Sling-Trainer. Take a 20-second break between sets. Train 3-4 times a week. Allow at least one day of rest between training sessions for the same muscle group.
End of training
Never end the training abruptly; instead, gradually reduce your training pace. Then perform light stretching exercises. This allows your pulse to slowly decrease and your body to recover faster.
Care instructions
The eaglefit The Sling-Trainer ALLROUND requires no elaborate care. The high-quality industrial nylon is very robust and tear-resistant. Remove dirt with lukewarm water and a little hand soap. Store your Sling-Trainer in a protected place to avoid unnecessary wear of the material. Do not expose the Sling-Trainer to permanent sun, rain, or frost.
Before each use, make sure that the straps, carabiners, and all connectors are in perfect condition. Replace defective parts immediately. All spare parts are exclusively available from eaglefit to be obtained – otherwise, any warranty claim will be void.
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