CHANGING FOOT POSITIONS
The generously sized foot platforms are 9”wide x 18” inches long which provides workout stability and allows you to vary your foot position for maximum comfort. Position your feet on the platforms
so that you do not have to lean forward while performing the exercise.
USING THE HANDLEBARS
Your New Balance 9.5e comes with both swing arms and stationary handlebars.
Using the Swing Arms
Grasp the swing arms. Use a firm grip but try to avoid “white knuckles”. Bend your elbows slightly so that your arms are not hyperextended or “locked out. As your legs move in the elliptical motion, pump your arms back and forth as if you were walking. Using the swing arms will work your upper body in addition to your lower body. By using the swing arms, you are recruiting more muscles which will both elevate your heart rate and burn more calories than simply doing a lower body workout.
Using the Pulse Sensors on the Swing Arms
The pulse window on your computer works in conjunction with the pulse sensors found on the swing arms. When you are ready to read your pulse:
1)Place both hands firmly on the pulse sensors. For the most accurate reading, it is important to use both hands and to temporarily stop moving.
2)Look at your pulse window. The small heart will begin to blink.
3)Your estimated heart rate will appear in the window approximately 6 seconds after you grasp the pulse sensors.
4)Refer to the Target Heart Rate Zone Chart found on page 17 of this manual. For additional information about the importance of working within certain heart rate ranges, see page 15 and 16 – Measuring Your Heart Rate.
5)This estimate is not exact and persons with medical conditions and/or a specific need for accurate heart rate monitoring should not rely on the estimations provided.
Stationary Handlebars
Place your hands in the middle of the the stationary handlebars. Adjust your hands left and right until you find the position most comfortable for you. Bend your elbows slightly so that your arms are not hyperextended or “locked out”. Using the stationary handlebars during your workout will decrease the amount of work in your upper body and increase the amount of work in your lower body.
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