Nautilus EV7.18 - Manual (Page 5)

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Guidelines For Getting Onto Your Elliptical Trainer
To get onto your Nautilus ® Elliptical Trainer, grasp the handrails with both hands,
place one foot onto the foot pedal and step onto the machine using the handrails
for support and balance. Use the foot pedal that is in the lowest position to step up
onto the machine as shown (fi g 1).
Adjusting Your Stride
To begin exercising, move your leading foot forward and down to begin the striding
motion. The Nautilus ® Pro Series Ellipticals use the patented My Stride ® foot
motion technology that automatically adjusts to your desired stride length, up to
32“ (81 cm). While holding the handrails you can experiment with different stride
lengths to determine what is most comfortable for you. There is no optimal stride
length, however you will generally fi nd that taller users or users exercising at
higher speeds will prefer longer stride lengths (fi g 2).
Using the Upper Body Arms
Once you are comfortable with the operation of the machine you may then
begin to use the Upper Body Arms to increase the workout intensity. Using
the Upper Body Arms will more closely simulate a natural running motion and will
provide arm resistance in both directions for a more full body workout (fi g 3).
Reverse Direction
For added workout variety, your Nautilus
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elliptical trainer may also be used in the
reverse direction. Working out in the reverse direction will work the leg muscles
in a slightly different area putting more emphasis on the quadriceps muscles.
Direction may be changed at any point during the workout.
GETTING STARTED
Using the Controls
The machine’s console is a computerized panel used to operate your elliptical trainer and to display all workout
data. Take time to read through the following sections so that you can properly understand its operation and
take full advantage of all of your machines workout options.
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