Recumbent Stepper

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Instructions Preparation Select resistance and push "quick start" or enter program. Lay back on incline with hips between handle bars. Grasps handle bars on sides and place feet on pedal platforms. Push both foot levers down by extending legs to raise weight stack. Allow one foot lever to raise up by bending hip and knee of one leg. Execution Push foot lever back down while simultaneously allowing opposite foot lever to raise up, alternating foot levers up and down. Comments Increase rate of stepping if weight stack approaches lower position. Likewise, decrease rate of stepping if weight stack approaches upper position. Intensity can be altered by resistance and rate of stepping (steps per minute). To adjust resistance select resistance on weight stack.

Classification  Bearing:  Non-weight  Impact:  Low Force (Articulation) Dynamic Hip Extension Knee Extension