User / Operation Manual - VersaClimber
User / Operation Manual - VersaClimber
User / Operation Manual - VersaClimber
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USING HYDRAULICS TO SELECT THE RATE OF MOTION<br />
Beginners and individuals who are deconditioned may use the hydraulics to control the rate<br />
of motion or speed of the exercise. The hydraulic control knob is located at the bottom of the<br />
control console. Clockwise rotation of the control knob, (to the right), slows the rate of<br />
motion. Counter-clockwise rotation of the control knob, (to the left), increases the rate of<br />
motion. The rate of motion, (slower/faster), may be changed without stopping any time during<br />
exercise. Start with the speed control knob fully rotated clockwise and gradually increase the<br />
climb rate to the desired speed by turning the control knob in the counter-clockwise direction.<br />
NOTE:<br />
ALX models are<br />
fixed resistance<br />
and do not feature<br />
a variable tension<br />
control knob.<br />
To use the hydraulic control as a low level exercise, turn the hydraulic control knob fully in<br />
the clockwise direction. Transfer weight from one foot to the other to cause the machine to<br />
move at the slow preset rate. Then, gradually turn the knob to climb at the desired speed.<br />
Do not try to push or pull the foot pedals or hand grips to cause the machine to move faster<br />
then it does by weight transference. Once again, take strokes that are comfortable.<br />
Common rates in this mode are between 20 and 30 feet per minute.<br />
STAIR STEPPING<br />
The <strong>VersaClimber</strong> provides the ability to perform variable height and variable speed stair<br />
stepping exercises for the lower body only. The hand rails, located about waist high, are<br />
used to grasp and thus stabilize the upper body while stepping with the legs only. The upper<br />
body is maintained in an erect stationary position while the legs and hips perform a lower<br />
body stepping exercise. The foot straps also allow the user to perform a leg lift exercise while<br />
stepping, not available on single purpose stepping machines.<br />
By holding the hand rails in front of you or to the side of your body and stepping with legs<br />
only, the buttocks, front and back of the thighs, calves, and shins can achieve a complete<br />
lower body aerobic and strength workout. Stair stepping is recommended for beginners<br />
before they attempt a full body climbing exercise and can be performed in any mode of operation.<br />
Heart rate can be increased or decreased while stepping by increasing or decreasing step<br />
rate and stroke length.<br />
Set the rate of motion desired with the hydraulic control knob. To perform a leg lift exercise,<br />
use the stirrups and lift with one leg while stepping down with the other leg and alternate.<br />
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