Concept2 SkiEnerg - Use and Training; Before Your First Ski; Important Safety Notes

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The Concept2 SkiErg
The SkiErg offers terrific exercise for the entire body. Each pull engages the legs, arms, shoulders
and core in a downwards “crunch,” using body weight to help accelerate the handles. Each pull
finishes by extending the arms down along the hips with knees partly bent.
The SkiErg is designed to be pulled with both hands at the same time. Although no machine can
duplicate all the subtleties of Nordic skiing, the SkiErg enables you to train using the motion that is
essential to all techniques of skate and classic skiing.
Before Your First Ski
1) Consult your physician. Be sure that it is not a health risk for you to undertake an exercise
program.
2) Carefully review the skiing technique information on the next page. Improper technique such as
letting go of the handle can result in injury.
3) Start each workout with several minutes of easy skiing for a warm-up.
4) Start your exercise program gradually. Ski no more than 5 minutes the first day to let your body
adjust to the new exercise.
5) Gradually increase your skiing time and intensity over the first two weeks. Do not ski at full
power until you are comfortable with the technique and have skied for at least a week. Like any
physical activity, if you increase the volume and intensity too rapidly, fail to warm up properly, or
use poor technique, you will increase the risk of injury.
Important Safety Notes
• Useofthismachinewithwornorweakenedparts(pulleys,cords,handleorshockcord)may
result in injury to the user. When in doubt about the condition of any part, Concept2 strongly
advisesthatitbereplacedimmediatelyusingonlygenuineConcept2parts.Useofotherparts
may result in injury or poor performance of your machine.
• TheSkiErgwithoptionaloorstandshouldbeusedonastable,levelsurface.
• Thewall-mountedSkiErgmustbesecurelyxedtothewall.Besurethatyourmountingbolts
are going into a solid material such as wood or concrete, and that you are using the proper
hardware for the wall material.
• Donotlethandlesyupfrompulledoutposition.
• Takecarenottotwistorcrosscords,andavoidpullingcordsallthewayouttothepointat
which they stop.
• Performmaintenanceassuggestedonpage11includinginspectionofcordsandpulleys.
USE AND TRAINING