SCIFIT ISO7000 - BIOMECHANICAL POSITIONING; Optimal Body and Seat Positioning

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BIOMECHANICAL POSITIONING
Body Positioning
Comfort is a key issue to obtain the most benecial
exercise. An upright body posture will result in a
broader range of muscle recruitment.
Seat Height
The seat height should be positioned so that the legs
are not hyperextended, and have a slight bend in the
knee when at the bottom of the pedal stroke. Pull the
yellow adjustment knob outward to move the seatpost
up or down (g 1).
Fore-Aft Seat Position
The Fore-Aft position should be set so that your hips are
behind the pedal crank, and your body is in a balanced
state. You should be able to stay in balance without
gripping the handlebar. Moving the seat forward or
backwards using the slider clamp will change the
relationship of the seat height, so readjustment of
seat height may be necessary (Fig. 2).
Gripping the Handlebar
Position the seat so that your grip on the handlebar is
light and comfortable. The SCIFIT bike has a handlebar
that allows several gripping positions. Moving hand
positions during a workout will help reduce stress
points and upper body tension (Fig. 3).
Important Note: When using this product for medical
or rehabilitation purpose, the program selection and
work load should be set by the attending therapist or
medical professional based on the specic needs of
the user.
Always follow medical professionals guidelines to reduce
the risk of personal injury. Failure to follow their directions
may result in injury to yourself.
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Fig. 2
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Yellow
knob
Clamp
CAUTION