True Fitness Z5 Elliptical - Manual (Page 9)

Getting Comfortable
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Set your weight before every workout. This
allows the Z5 Elliptical to control your
workout more effectively.
The body weight setting does not affect the
calorie expenditure calculation. Unlike
treadmills or other weight-bearing
exercises, calories burned during exercise
biking does not change with different body weights.
Place your feet anywhere on the foot
pads.
Most riders prefer their feet to be as
close together as possible, but choose
your own position for maximum
comfort.
The Z5.1's stride length can be
adjusted from 18 to 24 inches.
Rotate the adjustment wheel
counter-clockwise to lengthen the
stride, and clockwise to shorten the
stride.
Most users will be comfortable near
the center of the adjustment range, from 19 to 22 inches.
Slightly different muscles are used at different stride lengths,
so changing stride length during your exercise may give you a
better workout.
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Variations in human
exercise efficiency are
another potential
source of error, with
differences of plus or
minus 10% common
in the population.
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