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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.
The Eclipse
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2100HR/A with it’s patented Orbital Linkage System
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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 2100HR/A easy to use and easy to
store, no matter what your space limitations.
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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
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.
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.
Stationary Handlebars
Your Eclipse 2100HR/A comes with both dual action
handlebars and stationary handlebars. Place your hands
midway between the top and bottom of the left and
right arms on the stationary handlebars. Adjust your
hands up and down 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.