Speed Control/Resistance
The best way to determine your proper resistance setting depends on your fitness goals. If you are using
the stepper for the first time or if you desire cardiovascular, fat-burning and strength endurance workout
than we recommend that you place the speed control knob in the fast position. This allows you to step
at a fast, easy and steady pace with light pedal resistance.
The stronger your muscles become the more resistance you may need to strengthen your legs and
improve your cardiovascular system. To do this, simply slide the knob towards the SLOW position. Do
not slide the knob more than one half an inch at a time per workout until you reach your desired
resistance.
IMPORTANT: make sure your muscles are strong enough to handle the intense pressing against the
pedals prior to moving the resistance knob towards the advances slow position.
Getting on the stepper:
IMPORTANT: to help establish correct balance and proper form while exercising on the stepper, we
highly recommend that firs time users place the unit between a doorway or position a high back chair in
front of the stepper. Hold onto the doorway or chair back and without getting on the unit, slowly place
one foot on a pedal and push down so that the pedal contacts the base. Now, place this same foot in
the middle of the pedal and step up onto the pedal. Next, place your other foot in the centre of the other
pedal and slowly start stepping up and down with both feet. Keep stepping slowly as you gain both
balance and experience with the stepper's unique bi-directional movement.
Step 1
Stand on the floor at the rear of your trainer. Put your left foot fully on the tread section of the left foot
pedal and push it down until it stops.
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