CARDIOSTRONG EX90 Plus, Assembly And Operating Instructions Manual

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EX 90 PLUS Touch
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Step 12: Setting the stride length via the incline motor
Corresponding to personal requirements, the stride length, as shown on the LED display, can be set
or changed to 18”, 20”, 22”, 24” or 26”. There are five quick selection buttons to set the stride length.
Press one of the 18” - 26” buttons to set the desired stride length. You can change the stride length at
any time during training. The selected stride length is displayed through the blue LED light.
There are different reasons for a user wanting to change the stride length. First because of the height.
A user who is smaller than 1.65m could feel more comfortable with a stride length of 18” (approx.
46 cm) to 22” (approx. 56 cm), while a user who is taller than 1.65 cm could feel more comfortable
with a stride length of 22”(approx. 56 cm) to 26” (approx. 66 cm), because they can compensate for
their stride length. Furthermore, a user must adjust the stride length with higher speeds in order to
compensate for their normal stride length while jogging/running. Another reason why a user may
want to change the stride length during training is so that different muscle groups can be worked; a
short stride length is demanding for different muscles in the legs and body than a long stride length.
A stride length of 18” (approx. 46 cm) can be compared with a shorter kick motion and a stride length
of 26” (approx. 66 cm) with a lunge without high stress, which would cause the same movement on
a flat surface.
During training, adjusting the resistance or doing squats while holding on to the handle bars helps
to isolate these muscles.
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NOTICE
+ There is no right or wrong stride length for every usage. Select the stride length where you
feel the most comfortable.
+ If the stride length motor is activated, you will hear how the motor unlocks and gets set. As
soon as the motor has reached the desired stride length, you will hear a click and the motor
will lock into the corresponding position.