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X-Mode
Using X-Mode
is like having a personal trainer coaching you. It is a great way to take advantage of the variety
your elliptical cross trainer offers, and is a great motivational tool that keeps your workout fresh and exciting.
The X-Mode feature works in any program; simply push the button to activate. X-Mode offers eight different
challenges: Squat, Fast, Push-Arms, Pull-Arms, Lean Back, Slow, Reverse, and Lower Body Only.
squat
Bend slightly at the knees. You’ll feel this one in your quadriceps and glutes in
no time!
Fast
Pick up the pace - we recommend 50-60 rpm, but you should find your own
comfort level.
push-arms
Focus on pushing with your arms to work your chest and triceps.
pull-arms
Focus on pulling with your arms to work your biceps and lats.
lean Back
Grab the stationary handlebars and lean slightly backwards, changing the muscle
focus on your lower body. You will feel this in your quadriceps.
slow
Slow down to allow yourself to recover. We recommend 30-40 rpm.
reverse
Pedal backwards to change the muscle focus on your entire lower body.
lower Body Only
Either hold the stationary handlebars or naturally swing your arms.
When X-Mode is active, one to four X-Mode LED combinations will light up instructing you what to do. The light
sequence is randomly generated so you never know what is coming next.
To activate X-Mode, simply push the X-Mode button while in any program. To turn X-Mode off, push the button
again. In its original (out-of-the-box) configuration, each X-Mode session lasts for one minute. The countdown
time displays how much time until your next X-Mode interval or how much time is left in your X-Mode interval.
Once you complete the instruction, you have a two minute period where you do your normal elliptical routine
(according to the program you are using). After this two minute period, you will automatically get your next
X-Mode routine. Good luck!
Tip:
Want to increase or decrease the length of your X-Mode intervals? Just press and hold the X-Mode button
for three seconds, or until you hear a beep. You can then set the time for X-Mode to be “On” and “Off”. See
page 33 for additional details!
GluteKicker
™
GluteKicker is an aggressive subset of X-Mode that is focused on your glutes, hips and thighs. It uses four
modes; Reverse, Squat, Fast and Lean Back. GluteKicker sessions last for one minute, with a one minute recovery
period.
Tip:
Want to increase or decrease the length of your GluteKicker intervals? Just press and hold the GluteKicker
button for three seconds, or until you hear a beep. You can then set the time for GluteKicker to be “On” and
“Off”. See page 33 for additional details!