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Excy Manual

Portable cross training exercise cycling system
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  • Page 1 Guide How to Get Started...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Open, Close, and Adjust Excy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
  • Page 3 *IMPORTANT! If you ever feel any pain, discomfort, or shortness of breath, please stop using Excy and talk to a doctor . Using the Excy cycling system should be an enjoyable ex- ercise experience, whether using the system vigorously, moderate, or for a light workout .

  • Page 4: Get To Know Your Excy

    First Things First! Get to Know Your Excy This guide will help you set up your Excy cycling system, learn more about the Excy accessories and workout positions, and having you cycling safely in no time! The Excy Cycling System...
  • Page 5 Excy Pinch Hazards. Ignoring Will Result In Injury. *IMPORTANT! Please keep your fingers away from pinch points at all times . Contact with moving parts may result in serious injury . See your owner’s manual for more information .

  • Page 6: Make The Most Of Your Excy

    . Also, you don’t have to do a full cycle rotation to benefit from Excy . You can also use opposing arm and leg forces to push the pedals...
  • Page 7 . Then you likely took it for an easy spin vs . hammering up or down a hill . Same goes for Excy!
  • Page 8 Excy fall . It won’t take you long to get a feel for it, so use your first ride to familiarize...

  • Page 10: The Excy Keeper

    The Excy Keeper The Keeper attaches to Excy and is designed to make sure the cycling system stays stationary using your body weight, whether in a standing, kneeling, lying, or sitting position . Other lightweight and/or portable exercise equipment on the market have had to sacrifice high levels of intensity and high ranges of resistance because the devices aren’t durable enough .
  • Page 11 If using the Keeper with a chair, the Hook should be placed as close as possible to the front of the chair for the firmest tension .
  • Page 12 3. Latch the Teeth into the Hook Receiver. 4. Place one foot on an Excy pedal and one on the floor. Add the other foot and start cycling. *IMPORTANT! Do not use Excy with unstable chairs . Doing so can result in serious injury .
  • Page 14 Keeper should be firm and not flimsy . *IMPORTANT! Always make sure Excy is firmly attached to the Excy Keeper prior to use . Failure to secure firm connections and tension between Excy and the Keeper while in...
  • Page 16 Keeper With Chair Set Up The Excy Keeper comes with two Toggle Ties that can be used to tether the Keeper to the chair as shown in the picture below . In MOST circumstances, MOST people do NOT need the tether . The...
  • Page 18 Keeper fall to the floor . Stand on the Keeper . There should be firm tension between Excy and the Keeper prior to use . For added stability, you can add the Excy Bar . *IMPORTANT! Do not use Excy with unstable tables . Doing so can result in serious injury .

  • Page 19: Measuring Exercise Intensity With Temperature

    . The temperature gauge will always start at room temperature and will fluctuate throughout your workout based on the power you produce . To track your progress, download the Excy mobile coaching application at www . e xcymobile . c om .
  • Page 20 Excy in any capacity during use or immediately following a workout until the temperature subsides All users of the Excy cycling system should consult a physician before starting any exercise program, but especially a vigorous workout, particularly if they have high blood pressure, high cholesterol or heart disease;...
  • Page 22 Excy as this causes instability and could result in injury . Do not allow them to touch Excy for any reason while you are using it . Do not allow them to sit, stand, or play near the front...

  • Page 23: The Excy Bar

    The Excy Bar The Excy Bar attaches to the Excy Cycle and is designed to give the cycling system more stability for those who need it, and to provide other ways to use Excy . There are more health benefits from doing smooth cycling to avoid destabilizing Excy, so only use the Bar for increased stability if you feel it is necessary .
  • Page 24 Push them together until the Bar Retaining Button locks firmly into place . To detach, simply follow the same process: Squeeze the Button Spring until the Bar Retaining button unlatches and pull apart .
  • Page 26 Bar with Toggles Chair Set Up Place Excy unfolded (open) on the floor in front of your chair of choice with the Bar close to the base of the chair . Sit in the chair and determine your pedal distance . Adjust the Slide and distance to your liking (keeping your knee at a 25-30 degree angle) .
  • Page 27 . *IMPORTANT! Always make sure Excy is firmly attached to the Excy Bar prior to use . Failure to secure firm connections between Excy and the Bar while in use can result in...

  • Page 28: Open, Close, And Adjust Excy

    Open, Close, and Adjust Excy Unfold (Open) Excy 1. Place one hand on the Carry Handle. 2. Use the other hand to lift the Rear by holding onto the Slide Bumpers. 3. Open until the Lock engages the Upper and the Rear...
  • Page 29 Fold (Close) Excy 1. Place your left hand on the Carry Handle. Use your right hand to grab the Lock Palm Area and squeeze. 2. Focus on pushing down with your thumb while squeezing with your fingers underneath. 3. Picot the Rear downward.
  • Page 30 . The configuration is made possible by pulling out the Slide and locking it into position using the Latch . To adjust Excy to your size, hold the Rear in one hand and use the other hand to lift the Latch (below the thermometer) .
  • Page 31 Adjusting Resistance Excy has unique approach to resistance based on a tensioning mechanism . It is bi-directional and can be easily dialed up or down with the simple twist of the Resistance Knob . Turn right for harder resistance and you will see the Tension Stepped Indicator rise . Turn left to make the tension easier and the Tension Stepped Indicator will lower .

  • Page 32: Feet, Knee, And Hand Excy Positions

    Feet, Knee, and Hand Excy Positions Foot Position You should cycle with the balls of your feet on the pedals and with your feet facing straightforward . Your feet should be close to the crank arm, but never so close that your ankle will hit on its way through the stroke .
  • Page 33 Knee Position While cycling Excy, you should always have a bend in your knee, about a 25-30 degree angle for the greatest pedaling power, comfort, and to prevent injury . Hand Position Using an upper body arm cycle workout is likely one of the most underutilized workouts around for getting an amazing cardio and strength-training workout .
  • Page 34 *IMPORTANT! Improper foot, knee, and elbow angles while using Excy as a recumbent cycle or arm cycle can result in serious injury or aches and pain . The Excy cycling system is NOT INTENDED OR DESIGNED to be stood on .
  • Page 36 Use the Excy Mobile Coach to Track Results and For Workout Ideas The Excy Mobile Coach interval training application and tutorial videos are not intended in anyway to be substitute for professional training advice or professional education . It is simply an informational tool for convenience purposes only .
  • Page 39 . e xcy . t ips Use Excy Workout Videos www . e xcy . v ideo Connect with Excy on Social Media www . e xcy . s ocial Use the Excy Mobile Coach www . e xcymobile . c om Access the Excy User Guide Online www .

  • Page 40: Limited Warranty

    Warranty valid only in the United States . If you believe your Excy system has a defective component, contact us at excy@excy . c om . You may be asked to provide a detailed description, photographs or a video to explain the problem . We will try to make this process as easy as possible, but we do need to understand the problem to help you get it fixed .
  • Page 41 Excy is not responsible or liable for any damage, loss or liability arising from any personal injury incurred during the course of, or as a result of, any repair or attempted repair of your Excy equipment by other than an authorized service technician .
  • Page 42 • Replacement units, parts and electronic components reconditioned to as-new condition by Excy Corp . or its vendors may sometimes be supplied as warranty replacement and constitute fulfillment of warranty terms . This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and your rights may vary from states to state .
  • Page 43 Toggle Ties Due to their use, the Ties are subject to high dynamic forces while Excy is in use . Please check these parts regularly for visible fraying or damage and replace them if necessary . Toggles Due to their use, the Toggles are subject to high dynamic forces while Excy is in use .
  • Page 44 User Guide Distributed by Excy Corp. Contact excy@excy.com www.excy.com...

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