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VITAGLIDE PRO OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Prior to operation, make certain that the VitaGlide Pro is in the completely
raised position by pushing the red lever located below the center console and
manually lifting the V-Section with your hands or arms..
2. Approach the VitaGlide Pro from the open portion of the V-Section
3. Position yourself at a distance where the midpoint your hips are directly below
the end caps of the V-Section
4. Lock the wheels of your wheelchair (if applicable)
5. Lower the V-section until the end caps are in-line with your hips. To lower
the unit, push the red lever located below the center console and manually
lower the V-Section with your hands or arms.
6. Position hands around the black handles located on each track of the V-
Section, and push with one arm while pulling with the other. For best results,
make certain to achieve a full range of motion while operating the unit. This
is accomplished by ensuring that your pushing arm is fully extended at the end
of the stroke.
7. For users with limited or no grip, operation of the VitaGlide Pro’s handles can be
facilitated by using either Tri-Post Adaptors or VitaGloves (each sold separately.)
8. To effectively operate the VitaGlide Pro, the pace and motion of your stroke
should mimic that of jogging or cross-country skiing.
9. Users can regulate the resistance in the workout by adjusting the Intensity
Lever located on the center console to anywhere from Level 1 Intensity
(lightest) to Level 7 Intensity (maximum resistance.)
10. The center console is equipped with a digital timer/pulse monitor. To activate
or pause timer, press the button located just above the “Start/Stop” indicator.
To reset the time, simply press the button located above the “Reset” indicator.
The pulse monitor is compatible with any Polar pulse monitoring system. The
digital display will alternate every ten seconds between duration of workout
and pulse rate.
11. To ensure maximum cardiovascular benefit, workout durations should typically
last 15-30 minutes, if possible**.
12. Following completion of workout, make certain that the VitaGlide Pro is in
the completely raised position by pushing the red lever located below the
center console and manually lifting the V-Section with your hands or arms.
* Some Power Wheelchairs may not permit the unit to completely lower to the appropriate position.
Power Chair users should remove or fold away the armrests (if possible) of the wheelchair prior to using
the VitaGlide Pro. In the event that the armrests will not move, lower the V-section to the lowest possi-
ble point above the armrests, while ensuring that the unit does not make contact with the chair.
** Before beginning any exercise program or changing your physical activity patterns, you should always
consult with your doctor or physician, particularly if you have been inactive, are very overweight, or have
or suspect any sort of medical condition that might be worsened by exercise.