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Learning To Glide
Stand upright, with good posture, on the foot platforms. Hold
onto the front crossbars with your hands placed just inside the
handles. Begin to move your feet back and forth in a very small,
controlled glide. When you are comfortable with this leg motion
and feel balanced, increase your stride width slightly. Keep your
knees “soft” or slightly flexed and your posture upright throughout
the motion. This movement is called the “Basic Glide”. Use this
“Basic Glide” with your hands on the front crossbars to get
started, or if you want to decrease your effort at any point
during your workout.
Be sure to refer to your video and
the exercises explained in this manual before doing any
further gliding.
Once your unit is assembled, make sure it is on a solid, level, carpeted surface with
plenty of clearance space behind and in front of the swinging foot platforms.
Practice getting on and off your unit a few times until you are comfortable
with this movement.
Getting On
Stand behind your unit facing the front crossbar.
Place one hand on each back bar and place your
left foot centered behind the two foot pedals.
Transfer your hands, one at a time, to the front
crossbar. Keep your hands on the front crossbar
until you are completely on the unit. Carefully
place your right foot on the right foot pedal and
step on. Next, bring your left foot up to the left
foot platform and step on. Keep your hands in
place until you feel completely comfortable and
balanced. Now you are ready to start gliding.
Getting Off
Bring your unit to a complete stop and make sure
that you feel balanced on both foot platforms.
Place both of your hands on the front crossbar.
Keep them in place until you have completely
dismounted. Carefully bring your right foot down
and place it centered behind the two platforms.
Then, carefully bring your left foot down behind
the back bar and place it securely on the floor. Let
go of the front crossbar, straighten up and lift
your right foot out and away from the machine.
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ETTING STARTED