BASIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Figure 1: Correct Exercise Position
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 reduce 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.
Legs - Use a full,
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.
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 - Step squarely in the middle of each step.
*Please note that in the photo the person has his head turned - keep your head facing forward as you exercise.
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