How To Use The Lateral Trainer - ProForm Hot cross buns User Manual

HOW TO USE THE LATERAL TRAINER

HOW TO EXERCISE ON THE LATERAL TRAINER
Place the lateral trainer on a level surface. Place a
mat beneath the lateral trainer to protect the floor.
Note: The lateral trainer features precision hydraulic
cylinders; due to the nature of hydraulic cylinders,
there is a possibility of slight oil leakage.
Hold the handlebars and step onto the pedals. Begin
stepping, alternately pushing down the right and left
pedals with a smooth, continuous motion. Adjust your
pace or the resistance of the pedals (see HOW TO
CHANGE THE RESISTANCE at the right) until you
can comfortably maintain a continuous motion.
Proper form is essential for effective exercise. See
drawing A below. As you step, keep your body weight
centered over the pedal that is moving downward, with
your thigh and knee directly above your foot, as
shown. It may be helpful to rotate your toes outward
slightly. Do not lean to the side as you step, as
shown in drawing B. Stand erect or lean forward slight-
ly as you exercise; always keep your back straight in
order to avoid injury.
A
Correct
Form
B
Incorrect
Form
CAUTION:
side while stepping. Drawing A at the left
shows correct form; drawing B shows incor-
rect form.
HOW TO CHANGE THE RESISTANCE
To change the resistance of the pedals, twist the col-
lars on the resistance cylinders. Make sure that the
collars on both resistance cylinders are at the
same setting.
Pedal
WARNING:
cylinders may become very hot during use.
Allow the resistance cylinders to cool before
touching them.
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Avoid leaning to the
Resistance
Twist
Cylinder
The resistance