M5i | M5 STRIDER ELLIPTICAL
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HOW TO EXERCISE ON THE STRIDER ELLIPTICAL
Start Your Exercise:
1. Set the Resistance Lever Down, pedal one Footpad to the lowest position.
2. Grasp the Stationary Handlebar.
3. Step onto the Footpads, lowest Footpad rst, then pedal.
End Your Exercise:
1. Bring the Strider Elliptical to a complete stop using the Handles/Footpads or the Resistance Lever/Emergency Brake.
2. Once a complete stop is reached, step off of the higher Footpad rst, then the lower one.
The Strider Elliptical is intended for cardiovascular, strength, and power conditioning exercise. The following Body Position
and Exercise Positions sections are a brief overview for the safe operation of the Strider Elliptical.
Figure 11. Body Position
BODY POSITION
WARNING: To prevent injury, never remove your feet from the Footpads while the Flywheel is in motion. Wait until
the Flywheel comes to a complete stop before you attempt to step off of the Strider Elliptical. Keep the top surface
of the Footpads clean and dry.
6. LEGS
Your legs should be on the same vertical
plane as the Footpads. Maintain a slight
bend at your knees throughout your
workout.
1. HEAD AND NECK
Keep your head and neck in alignment with
your body. Your eyes and ears should be
on the same horizontal plane and parallel
with the oor.
2. POSTURE
Maintain the natural curvature of your
spine to achieve proper posture. Avoid
leaning forward or arching your back.
Adjust Handlebar height, handgrip, and foot
placement/stance to positions that support
good posture.
3. HANDS
Ensure a rm grasp on the Handles or
Handlebar throughout the exercise. Vary
your handgrip to prevent muscle strain.
Adjust the Handlebar height for comfort.
4. ARMS
When using the Handles, maintain a
comfortable range of arm motion, keeping
the Handles in front of your body and
within reach. When using the Handlebar,
maintain a slight bend at the elbows
throughout your workout.
5. FEET
Position your feet on the Footpads with the
toe end of your shoes resting against the
front wall of each Footpad. Pedal at an even
pace to maintain balanced pedal strokes.
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