WARNING
BEFORE UNPACKING, ASSEMBLING, OR EXERCISING ON THE VERSACLIMBER, READ
THIS OPERATION MANUAL THOROUGHLY. INSTRUCT OTHERS HOW TO USE THE
MACHINE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THIS MANUAL.
ADDITIONAL MANUALS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST FROM HEART RATE, INC.
BEFORE BEGINNING THIS OR ANY OTHER EXERCISE PROGRAM, CONSULT YOUR
PHYSICIAN. THIS IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT FOR THOSE INDIVIDUALS OVER THE
AGE OF 30 AND THOSE WHO HAVE KNOWN HEALTH PROBLEMS. HRI ASSUMES NO
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE SUSTAINED BY
OR THROUGH THE USE OF THE VERSACLIMBER.
GENERAL INTRODUCTION
TOTAL BODY CLIMBING
The VersaClimber, introduced in 1981, was the first climbing exercise machine on the market.
It utilized one of the most natural, complete and intensive activities to which the body can be
subjected - continuous, total body, vertical climbing. This total body climbing exercise
machine provides an alternating arm and leg action against gravity with variable stroke length
and speed. All the major muscles of the arms, shoulders, back, chest, hips, buttocks and
legs are used while climbing. The VersaClimber is a proven and widely accepted, injury free,
total body exerciser that is used presently by health clubs, sports training facilities,
rehabilitation clinics, all branches of the armed forces, and professional athletes.
VersaClimber combines, in one exercise machine, the aerobic conditioning found in activities
such as: climbing, stepping, spinning, trail running, roller blading, cardio classes and cross
country skiing. It also provides the isokinetic training effects of resistance training of a pull
up, shoulder press, squat, lat pull down and military press. All of these activities are
symmetrical, recipricol and can be performed rhythmically and without orthopedic trauma.
The upper and lower body major muscle contractions maximize peripheral blood flow,
providing for higher levels of energy expenditure at lower levels of blood pressure and
perceived exertion.
A microcomputer monitors and displays the performance of the pedaling, stepping and
climbing activities. The heart rate monitor is used to guide the intensity of the workout using
heart rate as the speedometer of exercise.
NOTE:
BEGIN WITH FEET LEVEL THEN TAKE SHORT 4-6 INCH STEPS TO BEGIN. FIRST TIME
USERS OF THE VERSACLIMBER HAVE A TENDENCY TO CLIMB TOO FAST AND TO
TAKE TOO LONG A STEP. UNTIL USERS BECOME THOROUGHLY FAMILIAR WITH
THE VERSACLIMBER, IT IS MANDATORY THAT THEY TAKE SHORT, SLOW STEPS.
"LIMIT STOPS" HAVE BEEN PROVIDED TO SET THE RANGE OF MOTION BASED ON
THE ABILITY OF THE USER. FOR EXAMPLE, A MAXIMUM 6" STROKE LIMITATION
MAY BE SET FOR BEGINNERS IN THE SEATED, STEPPING, OR CLIMBING
POSITIONS.
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