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Experiment With Different Positions
Arm Positions
While using the machine, extend arms up over your head placing them on
the floor if possible. This helps to stretch the low back, upper back, and
shoulder muscles and will increase shoulder mobility. We find this really is a
comfortable position for reducing stress.
Put your hands under the base of your head. Your arms will be in a butterfly
position. This position can be beneficial in helping to relieve headaches.
Put your right hand on your left shoulder and your left hand on your right
shoulder. Turn neck to the left for a few minutes and then to the right. This
seems to work the neck, upper back and shoulders.
Put arms down along the sides of your body. This position works the entire body.
Leg Positions
It is normal for one foot to swing back and forth more than the other.
Place your big toes together and hold them in that position for a short while,
then relax your feet. You will notice more upper body movement when
performing this procedure.
Place the right foot on top of the left foot while the machine is running.
After approximately one minute place the left foot on top of the right foot.
This procedure helps to stimulate the hips and may be repeated several times
during your session.
Stomach Position
Lie on your stomach, instead of your back, and place the tops of the feet in the
ankle cradle. Using the machine in this position helps to gently massage the
internal organs and intestinal tract. Several people have told us this procedure
helps relieve constipation.
Exercises For the Physically Fit
Using the #5 speed, place ankles in the cradle, place your hands behind your
head and lift your head and shoulders as if you were going to do a sit up. Hold
this position for a few seconds; breathe deeply, lie back down and repeat this
as many times as desired. Feel your stomach muscles tighten.
Temporary Pillow Support
A pillow can be used under the neck if it is uncomfortable for you to lay
flat. Those who have knee pain or have had knee replacements may want to
try keeping the knees slightly bent while using the Exerciser Elite®. Placing
pillows under the knees may also help prevent discomfort caused by over-
extending the legs. Please keep in mind, the use of pillows may restrict the
body’s movement.
Alternate Uses
1. The Exerciser Elite® can be used on a firm bed, however, the machine will
need to be placed on a piece of
3
⁄
8
" plywood approximately 3 foot wide
by 2 foot deep. This is so the machine will be more stable and prevent
holes from being worn in the bed linens. If the mattress is not firm it may
absorb the body movement and make the machine less effective.
2. People who have a spare bedroom can place a piece of plywood measur-
ing 4 foot wide and the length of their mattress on the bed. This helps
to better stabilize the machine and eliminates the absorption of the body
movement.
3. Those who use the Exerciser Elite® on the floor, may find that lying on a
padded exercise or yoga mat to be more comfortable.
4. Individuals confined to a wheelchair can simply place the machine on the
floor in front of the chair. Place the soles of the feet on the ankle rest and
select the desired speed and time. By using the machine in this manner
you will still benefit from the leg movement; however, you will not experi-
ence upper body movement.
5. Clark Enterprises also offers a table (shown on the next page) that is spe-
cially designed for use with the Exerciser Elite® for an additional cost.
