USING YOUR ECLIPSE® 1100HR
The Eclipse 1100HR with it’s patented Orbital Linkage System™ provides a completely smooth and natural feeling, elliptical path that minimizes the impact on your hips, knees and ankles while providing a superior aerobic and muscle toning workout. The durable steel frame and streamlined look make the Eclipse 1100HR easy to use and easy to store, no matter what your space limitations.
Changing the tension
The Eclipse 1100HR has magnetic resistance which guarantees a smooth, quiet ride and features 8 levels of resistance. You can increase or reduce the resistance by turning the tension adjustment knob, located on the upright column, below the electronics console. Turn the tension adjustment knob counterclockwise to reduce your resistance and clockwise to increase it. We recommend exercising with minimal or no resistance until you have thoroughly mastered the Eclipse workout.
Changing foot positions
The generously sized foot platforms are 7” x 16” inches long which provides workout stability and allows you to vary your foot position for different workout intensities. Begin with your feet in the most forward position and then move your feet to the position that feels most comfortable to you while striding. The further back your feet are placed on the foot pedals, the greater the vertical height of the elliptical motion and therefore, the harder the workout.
2. Reverse basic position
Stand upright on the foot pedals with your hands on either the stationary or dual action handlebars. Move your legs backwards in a smooth, elliptical motion. Maintain good, upright posture throughout the exercise and a “soft” knee position. Avoid leaning or pulling back on the handlebars. In this exercise the front and back of the thighs and hips equally share the workload.
3.Modified squat position - (This is an advanced exercise, perform it only as long as you can maintain good technique. You may begin with only a few seconds and then build up to longer durations.) Stand upright on the foot pedals with your hands on either the stationary or dual action handlebars. Start by moving your legs forward in a smooth, elliptical motion. Gradually bend your knees deeper until you feel as if you are sitting in a chair. Maintain this upright position throughout the exercise. Keep your shoulders aligned over your hips and your head upright and relaxed. Avoid leaning or pulling back on the handlebars. To avoid stress or pain to your knee
joints, it is important to keep your knees aligned directly over your ankles and not to flex them beyond your toes. You will feel additional emphasis in your glutes and quadriceps (hips and thighs) during the exercise.
4. Forward lean position
Stand upright on the foot pedals with your hands on either the stationary or dual action handlebars. Lean forward slightly, as if you were walking up a hill. Make sure that you are leaning forward from your ankles, a full body lean, rather than rounding your back from the waist. Move your legs forward in a smooth elliptical motion. Keep your elbows slightly bent and avoid leaning on the handlebars. In this exercise, you will feel more emphasis in the muscles in the front of your thighs.
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