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MOUNTING THE ASCENT TRAINER
1.
Stand behind the unit
2.
While holding both of the rear arm rests for support, place your foot on the lowest foot pedal and push pedal down into
the lowest position before stepping onto foot pedal.
3.
Wait until the unit finds its resting place and then place your other foot on the opposite pedal.
PROPER USAGE
This unit offers a variety of foot positions. Moving your foot to the forward most position of the foot pad increases your step
height, which will create a feel similar to a step machine. Placing your foot toward the back of the foot pad decreases your
step height and creates more of a gliding feel, similar to a smooth walk or run. Always make sure your entire foot is secured
on the foot pad.
This unit allows you to pedal both forward and backwards to offer a variation to your workout and to focus on other major
leg muscle groups such as your hamstrings and calves.
To determine proper workout position, stand on the pedal with your foot on the center of the pedal. Keep your knees slight-
ly bent at all times. You should be able to pedal without locking your knees or shifting your weight from side to side.
POWER INCLINE OPERATION
This unit offers powered incline to add variety to your workouts. The incline can be adjusted using the buttons on the con-
sole. If the stop button is pressed to pause the program, the incline motor will remain at its current height. To return the
incline to 0%, press GO and change the incline to 0% before dismounting. If the STOP button is held for 3 seconds to reset
the console, the incline will also reset to 0%.
USING THE HEART RATE FUNCTION
The heart rate function on this product is not a medical device. While heart rate grips can provide a relative estimation of
your actual=al heart rate, they should not be relied on when accurate readings are necessary. Various factors, including
movement of the user, may affect the accuracy of your heart rate reading. The heart rate reading is intended only as an ex-
ercise aid in determining heart rate trends in general.
PULSE GRIPS
Place the palm of your hand directly on the grip pulse handlebars. Both hands must grip the bars for your heart rate to
register. It takes 5 consecutive heart beats (15
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20 seconds) for your heart rate to register. When gripping the pulse handle-
bars, do not grip tightly. Holding the grips tightly may elevate your blood pressure. Keep a loose, cupping hold. You may
experience an erratic readout if consistently holding the grip pulse handlebars.
