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Step 6: Staying Balanced - Find your center of gravity. If your weight is
distributed correctly on the foot mats, and your center of gravity is level,
you should be able to stand on your IO HAWK, just as if you were
standing on the ground. IF NOT, you may feel like you are moving in a
particular direction, turning, spinning in place, wobbling back and forth,
or simply uncomfortable with the device.
NOTE – On average, it takes 3-5 minutes just to get
comfortable standing on the IO HAWK and maintaining
proper balance. Having a spotter will help you feel more
secure. The IO HAWK is an incredibly intuitive device; it
senses even the slightest bit of motion, so having any
anxiety or reservation about stepping on may cause you to
panic and trigger movement that is not otherwise natural
to you. The best way to overcome that initial anxiety is by
having a spotter.
TIP – Stay relaxed, stand evenly, and apply an equal amount of
pressure on both sides of the device. Relax your muscles as much as
you can. Taking a deep breath and exhaling can help you achieve this.
Slightly bending your knees can also help. Once you can stand IDLE
and STOP, you are ready for the next step.
If you begin to turn in a
particular direction, focus
on turning in the opposite
direction to stop turning.
When you first begin using your IO HAWK, the fastest way to move in
your desired direction is to focus in that direction. You will notice that
just thinking about which way you would like to go will shift your center
of gravity, and that subtle movement will propel you in that direction.
