Stairmaster 4600 PT/CL, 4200 PT, 4400 PT/CL manual Correct Exercise Position

BASIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Figure 5: Correct Exercise Position

Head - Keep your chin parallel to the floor. Avoid staring at your feet or the computer console. This posture will also enhance your breathing.

Back - Although the whole body is in a slightly forward slant, keep your back straight and avoid bending at the waist.

Hips/Torso - Keep your hips directly under you with the buttocks slightly contracted. Avoid letting your hips rock from side to side with each step.

Legs - Use a full, pain-free range of motion with each step, straightening your legs as far as possible without causing discomfort or letting your knees lock out.

Chest/Shoulders - Keep your shoulders square and centered over your hips with your chest lifted.

Hands - Rest your hands lightly on the side rails or front handlebars. Excessive leaning on the side rails can re- duce calorie burn by up to 20%.

Elbows - Keep both elbows slightly bent. If you have good balance and want to burn more calories, you can pump your arms back and forth as if you were running.

Knees - Keep your knees aligned with your toes. Avoid training with your knees too far past your toes and keep your feet pointing forward. Do not hyperextend your knees.

Feet - Place 3/4 of each foot on the ped- als, heels slightly off the edge with your toes facing forward.

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