Bowflex TREADCLIMBER TC5500 - Manuel (Page 10)

Workout Workout Workout Setting Setting Setting Cylinders Cylinders Cylinders
Your TreadClimber ® machine uses Hydraulic Resistance
Cylinders to absorb your steps and cushion your
joints, decreasing your overall fatigue and removing
muscle strain. The intensity of a workout can be subtly
adjusted through the Workout Intensity Settings.
These add a slight level of control to the resistance
of the cylinders.
The Workout Intensity Settings dial is found at the top
of the Hydraulic Cylinders. Use the dials to line up
the setting with the white arrow. Be sure the settings
match for both cylinders.
Do not try to change the resistance level on the
Resistance Cylinders during a workout. Stop the
workout and step off the machine before you
adjust the resistance level.
The higher the Workout Intensity Setting, the more the Treadle travels. A setting of 12 is more intense
than a setting of 1. Although the Workout Intensity Settings dial can move continuously in either direction,
it is recommended that you only turn the dial clockwise to setting 12 and counterclockwise to setting 1.
Note: Note: Note: “Bottoming out” occurs when the Treadle travels through too great a range of motion.
When this occurs, the Treadles hit against the base on the down step. To reduce
treadle travel, decrease the Workout Intensity Setting or increase belt speed.
How How How Often Often Often Should Should Should You You You Exercise Exercise Exercise
Consult a physician before you start an exercise program. Stop exercising if you feel pain or
tightness in your chest, become short of breath, or feel faint. Contact your doctor before you use
the machine again. Use the values calculated or measured by the machine’s computer for reference
purposes only.
• • • 3 times a week for 30 minutes each day.
• • • Schedule workouts in advance. Try to work out even when you do not want to.
What What What to to to Wear Wear Wear
Wear rubber-soled athletic shoes. You will need the appropriate clothes for exercise that allow you to
move freely.
Stretching Stretching Stretching
Stretch before you start your exercise session. Warm muscles respond better to exercise.
• • • Achilles Tendon and Calf - With both hands against a wall, place one foot behind you. Lean in toward
the wall while keeping the rear leg straight and your heel on the ground. Repeat for the other leg.
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