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- Page 1 Excy Corporation Owner’s Manual Set-up Tips: www.excy.tips P.O. Box 647 Bothell, WA 98041 425-205-9444 excy@excy.com michele@excy.com (Founder & CEO)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Your First Ride ..........................3 Excy Pinch Hazards ........................... 4 Parts: Get to Know Your Excy System ..................5 Set-Up (www.excy.tips) ....................... 9 Open, Closing, and Locking the System .................... 9 Adjusting the Slide .......................... 11 Assembly (add Rivet) ........................12 Height Adjustment Positions ......................13 Accessory Set-Up ........................ 1 Smartphone Holder Set-Up .................... 2 Safety Information (Read Prior to Using) ................ 2 Specifications .......................... 2 Weight Limits ..........................25 Excy System Specs .......................... 25 Body Positioning (www.excy.rehab) ................ 2 Foot Position ........................... 26 Knee Position ..........................27 Hand Position ..........................28 Standing Position ..........................29 Free Mobile Coach ........................ 3 Maintenance .......................... 3... -
Page 3: Your First Ride
Welcome to the Excy Family! Before your first ride, you should read this guide and make sure you understand all aspects of the Excy training system, different accessories, safety precautions, and exercise positions. We invite you to follow us on social media for training ideas. Our social channels can be found at www.excy.social. Call (425-205-9444) or email (excy@excy.com) us anytime with questions. Top 10 Safety Tips Information Before Riding! The following definition applies to the word “WARNING” found in this guide. *WARNING! Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, if not avoided, could result in serious injury and property damage. 1. Consult a physician prior to commencing an exercise program. If at any time, you feel faint or dizzy, or experience pain, stop and consult your physician. It can be hazardous to over-exert yourself during exercise. Using the Excy cross training system should be an enjoyable exercise experience, whether using the system vigorously, moderately, or for a light workout. 2. If you have an injury or medical condition, work directly with your physical therapists and doctor. Excy tutorials are not a replacement for working with your physical therapist or doctor to create a custom program unique to your situation. 3. Read and understand the complete Owners Manual. 4. Read and understand all WARNINGS on the Excy system and accessories. 5. Do not use Excy with unstable chairs, tables, or other surfaces. Doing so can result in serious injury and property damage. Protect surfaces with towels or mats. If you feel unstable in a chair, place it against a wall. 6. Always make sure Excy is firmly attached to the Excy Keeper and Bar prior to use. Failure to secure firm connections and tension between Excy and the Keeper and/ or Bar while in use can result in injury or property damage. 7. Make sure the Clevis Pin is always inserted into the Clevis Pin Holder. Do not use the Clevis pin during body weight exercises (standing and planking). 8. Make sure that all positional accessories are securely engaged. 9. Do not have children or animals directly next to the Rear or Front base while pedaling. 10. Do not use petroleum-based products to clean your system. -
Page 4: Excy Pinch Hazards
Excy Pinch Hazards Ignoring Will Result In Injury Do not place fingers along any sides of the Top. Movement of the crank arms could cause pinching between Do not get the Top and the Crank. near the crank arms at any time, as they can move, and when moving can result in pinching. Plus the cranks Do not move could be hot. when the Rear is not firmly Do not place held or locked fingers in place with anywhere in the Adjustment the area Pin. Movement surrounding of the Rear the junction of could cause the Rear, pinching in this Frame, Clevis, area. and Upper. Pivoting of the Rear can cause pinching in this area. -
Page 5: Parts: Get To Know Your Excy System
Parts: Get to Know Your Excy System Excy Rear Resistance Right Knob Pedal Thermal Top Tape Crank Left Pedal Rivet Hole Clevis Pin Hole Slide Holder. Always Place Pin Slider Through Keeper Holes Receiver Posts Front base Rear Bar Keeper Receiver Posts... - Page 6 Excy Front Smartphone Holder Receiver Holes Slide Knob Rear Rear Bumpers Front Bumpers Front Base...
- Page 7 The Keeper The Excy Keeper uses your body weight, whether in a standing, kneeling, lying, or sitting position, to make sure that the Excy system does not scoot during use. The Keeper Holes are designed to be placed over the Bar Keeper Receiver Posts and Slider Receiver Posts. The additional holes are for use with the Toggle Ties. Clevis Pin The Clevis Pin is used to adjust the heights of the Excy system. The pin should be removed for all weight-bearing exercises (standing and planking). It should always be aligned and placed through the Clevis Pin Hole Receiver. A second pin is provided for those who prefer a tighter fit.
- Page 8 Keeper Post Band(s) The Keeper Post Bands help keep the Excy Keeper in place using the Slide Keeper Receiver Posts and the Bar Keeper Receiver Posts. Snap Rivet Required for assembly (insert into Snap Rivet Hole). Assures Locking Holes are accessible. See www.excy.tips. Toggle Ties Toggle Ties are optional to firmly tie the Excy Keeper to a chair in the recumbent position or to tie Excy to a chair as a floor cycle. The Removable Bar (only in XCS 280 Model) Allows the bar to be removed for easier transport...
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Page 9: Set-Up (Www.excy.tips)
Set-Up (www.excy.tips) Open, Closing, and Locking the System The Excy system was designed to open and close for easy storage and transport. When folding, watch for pinch hazards. Always tighten Slide prior to opening and closing. Opening Excy 1. Place one hand on the Top and remove the Adjustment Pin from the Clevis Pin Hole. To remove the Adjustment Pin, release the spring part from around the end and rotate it to other side of the pin where it is attached. Grab the free end of the spring and pull the pin out while twisting back and forth. 2. Leave one hand on the Top. Use the other hand to lift the Rear by holding onto the Slide Bumpers. 3. Pick your workout position (see workout adjustment section). 4. To use Excy in the standing position, the Adjustment Pin MUST be removed completely and the Slide fully inserted. Place the Adjustment Pin in the top Pin Holder when not in use to avoid losing it. - Page 10 Closing Excy 1. Make sure the Slide is fully inserted until the Slide snuggles against the Snap Rivet Hole. Make sure the Slide Knob is closed tightly. 2. Place one hand on the Top and unlock the Clevis and remove the Adjustment Pin from its current position. 3. Pivot the Rear downward and close completely. 4. Insert the Adjustment Pin through the Clevis Pin Hole. Lock the Clevis to transport.
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Page 11: Adjusting The Slide
Adjusting the Slide The Excy Slide allows Excy to be easily adjusted to your inseam for cycling your legs or to your height when using Excy as an upper body arm cycle. The configuration is made possible by pulling out the Slide and locking it into position using the Slide Knob. 1. Loosen the Slide Knob by turning it clockwise while facing the back of Excy (stop once you feel increased knob rotation resistance). It requires only a small turn. 2. Hold the Rear in one hand and use the other hand to hold the Top firmly. 3. Grab the Slide Bumpers (or the Bar if attached) and pull the Slide out by the Slide Bumpers (Lightly shaking while twisting back and forth will help with adjusting). 4. Adjust the Slide extent as is suitable for to your height (25-30 degree angle for knees 5-10 degree angle for elbows). 5. Once you have the Slide adjusted as suits to your height, twist the Slide Knob into a tight position. The Slide Knob only needs to be firmly tightened. Do not tighten more than necessary to keep the Slide from moving. Over tightening may cause damage or make it unnecessarily hard to loosen. 6. To close the Slide, reverse the procedure and push the Slide in until it reaches the Snap Rivet. *WARNING! Always have the Slide Knob firmly tightened when using or transporting. Do not over tighten the Slide Knob (it requires only a small turn to loosen and tighten). -
Page 12: Assembly (Add Rivet)
Assembly (add Rivet) Not applicable in XCS 220 and XCS 240 If you have ordered a version with a Slide (the XCS 260 or XCS 280), it will be shipped more compressed than intended for normal use. Release the Slide by loosening the Slide Knob and move the Slide away from the Front until you see the Snap Rivet Hole. Tighten the Slide Knob to keep the Slide in that position. You will find a Snap Rivet with Washer held to the clevis area with a rubber band. Hold the top of the Snap Rivet in your hand, making sure that there is a gap between the bottom of the top and the bottom part of the snap rivet. Then place the washer over the bottom part of the snap rivet. Then put the bottom part of the snap rivet (with the washer still in place) into the Snap Rivet Hole. Then push the top of the snap rivet until it seats against the bottom part of the snap rivet. It should now be securely in place, and the Slide will not go any farther forward then where the snap rivet is. This assures the Locking Holes are accessible and the Slide top does not get paint damage. *WARNING! Always transport Excy in a closed position with the Clevis and Adjustment Pin in their locked position. -
Page 13: Height Adjustment Positions
Height Adjustment Positions Excy can be adjusted to four heights for total versatility. • Without Pin. It is mandatory to remove the pin standing and planking workout positions and suggested for cycling and step cycling at a desk, as it’s the lowest position to the floor. • Hole #1: This position is recommended for using the Excy Keeper while seated on a couch or chair in the recumbent bike position. • Holes 2 and 3: These positions place Excy higher off floor or table surfaces. You can choose which of these holes works best in combination with how far you have the Slide extended. With variations of Slide extension and the use of Holes 2 or 3, you can go from being very tall and cranking while standing with Excy on a table, to having Excy on the floor and you are cranking from a seated position. • Use the bottom hole while riding Excy in the recumbent bike position from a chair or couch. Without it, it will not feel as stable. We have provided two pins for workout preferences. The smaller pin is easier to insert, but allows some flexibility in movement. The wider pin requires a little more force to insert, but eliminates all flexibility while in use. - Page 14 *WARNING! Do not stand or place body weight on Excy unless the pin is fully removed and Excy is placed in its lowest position with the Slide pushed in (weight limit 220 lbs.). Setting Height Adjustments The Clevis is used in coordination with the Locking Holes to secure preferred workout positions. 1. To remove the Adjustment Pin, release the spring part from around the end and rotate it to other side of the pin where it is attached. Grab the free end of the spring and pull the pin out while twisting back and forth. 2. Align the Locking Holes to your preferred height by pivoting the Rear up or down. Note that when the Slide and Bar on installed, you may find it easier to set those on the ground and hold onto and rotate the Front when choosing and aligning the holes. 3. Once the Lock Holes are aligned with the Clevis Pin Holes, insert the Adjustment Pin through the Locking Holes and push it through the Clevis Pin Holes. This might require a little wiggling and force the first few times. Hold onto the loose end of the Clevis Spring to make it easier to insert while twisting a little back and forth. Once the head of the pin is in contact with the side of the Rear, rotate the Clevis Spring to the other side and clip it over the end of the pin.
- Page 15 4. To use Excy in the standing position, the Adjustment Pin MUST be removed completely and the Rear fully inserted. Place the Adjustment Pin in the top Pin Holder when not in use to avoid losing it. *WARNING! Do not stand or place body weight on Excy unless the pin is fully removed and Excy is placed in its lowest position with the Slide pushed in. *WARNING! Always make sure the Clevis Pin is placed through the Clevis Pin Holder. Failure to use properly will bend the Clevis Pin Holder.
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Page 16: Accessory Set-Up
Adjusting Resistance Excy’s unique approach to resistance based on a tensioning mechanism that 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 Resistance Indicator Tubes rise. Turn left to make the tension easier and the Resistance Indicator Tubes will lower. It is best to start with an easy resistance level while your body gets use to new exercises. You generally can use easier resistance levels for aerobic type exercising and higher resistance levels for strength type exercising. At higher tensions, turning the Resistance Knob will be easier if a reverse direction for is applied to one of the pedals. *WARNING! Do not forcibly turn the Resistance Knob beyond its loosening stop point or it will break and void your warranty. Accessory Set-Up Chair/Couch Set Up 1. Lay the Keeper on a chair or couch with the Keeper End Holes being slightly in front of the seat (place a towel down to protect your surface). It is easiest to use the end of the Keeper that has just two holes along the edge. Optionally and only when used with a Bar, the end that has four holes along the edge can be used. 2. Sit on the Keeper. Make sure it stays slightly in front of the seating surface. Adjust the Slide to your height. 3. Place the Keeper Edge Holes over the Slide (or Bar) Keeper Receiver Posts. First work one of the Keeper Holes over one of the Posts and press it down and over so that the second Keeper Hole has space to go over the second Post. 4. If the Posts you are attaching to are facing upward (as on the Removable Bar Option), then you will need to place the supplied Retainer between the Posts to prevent the Keeper from coming loose. Take the end without the rubber loop and press it between the Posts. Then take the rubber loop and wrap it around the outside of each post and fully over the other side of the Posts (see photos). 5. Place one foot on an Excy pedal and one on the floor. Add the other foot and start cycling. - Page 17 Keeper Post Bands Floor /Bed Set Up 1. To get started, lay the Keeper on the floor or bed. 2. Attach the Excy System and the Keeper by placing the dual centered Keeper End Holes over the Slide or Rear upward facing Receiver Posts. 3. Sit on the Keeper as close as you can to where the Receiver Posts and Keeper meet the floor, while making sure that your knees are bent at a 25-30 degree angle or your arms are bent at a 5-10 degree angle. While using, the connection between Excy and the Keeper MUST be firm and not flimsy. Use a yoga mat or consider using pillows for added comfort (sit on a pillow, put your back against a couch with a pillow between, use a ball as a back support against a wall or couch). For added stability, you can add the Bar. When using high forces, you can hold onto the Bar or Keeper.
- Page 18 Standard Chair Set-Up with Bar You can use Excy with the Bar by simply placing it in front of a chair. It will scoot away if you push forward while pedaling. To keep stationary, pedal towards your body. Toggle ties can be used to tie the Excy system to the legs of a chair. Placing Bar Behind Chair Legs 1. Place the Bar behind the front legs of a chair with four legs. 2. Adjust the slide to your size (25-30 degree angle for the greatest pedaling power, comfort, and to prevent injury). 3. Cycle with the Bar behind the chair legs. 4. The provided toggle ties can be used to wrap around the Bar Pins on the Bar and wrapped around a chair’s legs or wheels for office chairs. Tabletop Arm Cycle Set Up 1. Place Excy on a table surface. Place a towel or mat to protect your surface. 2. Move the Bar (or Slide Bumpers if not using the Bar) to the edge of the table (leave 1-2 inches).
- Page 19 1. Place the Keeper on a chair with the Keeper End Holes at the forward edge of the front of the chair and the remaining material over the back of the chair. 2. Smooth the Keeper on the chair and create a flat, firm surface by pushing the material against the back of the chair prior to tethering. 3. Secure the Toggle Tie to one side of the chair. The easiest way to do this is to grab the string between the Toggles and at least 6 inches away from the Toggle and pull the strings together with the other hand to make a loop. Route this loop around the backside of a chair leg and bring it towards the front. Insert the rest of the Toggle Tie including both toggles and all the string through the loop. Pull on the longest string to close the loop while not letting the Toggle pass through the loop. 4. Insert the Toggle on the opposite loose end into the Center Keeper Hole (or an Edge Hole if connecting to the Bar Posts). Adjust the length between toggles so that the Keeper is in the right position. The easiest way to adjust the length is to hold the toggle with one hand and then pull on the knotted end of the string with the other hand until the string between toggles is the desired length. Then grab the side of the toggle together with the string heading towards the other toggle. Form a loop to form on the top side of the Toggle by working the knotted side loose string up through the Toggle hole. Pass the knotted side string through that loop and pull it tight until the loop closes. You will find this easier to do when the Toggle is not in Keeper Hole. Do it outside of the hole, put it in the hole and check the length, then do again until the right length is achieved. 5. Repeat on the other side 6. Ride Excy to make sure the distance and tension is correct before starting your workout. Adjust if necessary. WARNING! Do not use Excy with unstable chairs, tables, or other surfaces. Doing so can result in serious injury. 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 use can result in property damage or injury. *WARNING! Always place a towel or yoga or workout style mat on a seated surface to protect your property. You can use Excy with the Keeper with or without the Excy Bar. If you use the Excy Bar, consider grabbing it with your hands to add an upper body workout.
- Page 20 Optional: Use Keeper with Table Position Attach the Keeper and Receiver Posts like above and let the Keeper fall to the floor. Stand on the Keeper. This is not necessary for use, but might be helpful in getting started. Set a firm tension between Excy and the Keeper prior to use. For added stability, you can add the Excy Bar. The Keeper is not need in this position if using controlled forces where you are not pushing the Excy system forward while rotating the crank. Setting Chair Legs on Keeper (Requires 2 Keepers and the long Bar option only available in XCS 280) 1. On the end of the Keeper with 4 End Holes, place 1st Keeper End Holes over Bar Receiver Posts. Roll Keeper around the Bar. Do the same for 2nd Keeper on opposite side. Extend both Keepers rearward. Set your chair such that legs rest on the Keepers right next to the Bar. 2. Adjust the slide to your size (25-30 degree angle for the greatest pedaling power, comfort, and to prevent injury). 3. Cycle with Excy held in place by the chair legs on the Keepers.
- Page 21 Removable Bar (CXS 280 Only) Adding the Bar 1. Hold the Slide Bumpers in one hand where you can see the Bar Latch. 2. Reach your fingers up through the Latch Hole and turn the Bar Latch Dial counter clockwise until it falls against the edge of the Slide. 3. Turn the Bar Latch Dial counter clockwise until the Latch Lock is fully exposed. 4. While holding the Rear, align the Latch Hook with the Latch Lock Receiver on the Bar with the Slide Bumpers sitting in the Slide Bump Receivers and firmly pressing against the Bar Pins. 5. Once aligned, turn the Latch Hook clockwise until locked. Flip up the Bar Latch Dial to lock into place. Removing the Bar 1. Hold the Rear and Bar in one hand and flip the Bar Latch Dial down into a middle position. 2. Turn counter clockwise until the Latch Lock disengages from the Latch Lock Receiver and disconnect by pulling the Bar back and then down until the Bar is removed. 3. Turn the Bar Latch dial clockwise until the Latch Lock is fully raised. 4. Reach through the Latch Hole and push the Bar Latch up until firmly in place. 5. While holing the Bar Latch up through the Latch Hole, turn the Bar Latch dial a half turn clockwise to store the Bar Latch while not in use.
- Page 22 Add and Removing Pedals Any 9/16" pedal can be added to the Excy system, whether it’s for your hands or feet. To change the pedals you will need a 15MM pedal wrench (we recommend the Park Tool PW-5 or a similar in quality bike wrench). To get started, fold Excy flat (in its closed position) and lay it on hard surface with the Excy name face down and the Rear (where the Keeper attaches) towards you. Use a cloth to protect your surface. Remove Pedals Rotate the crank arms to position the pedal you are removing to be closest to you and against the hard surface. Put the wrench over the flats on the pedal axle right next to where it connects to the crank arm. Have the other end of the wrench towards you. Pull the wrench back towards you and also press the wrench down towards the hard surface. With your other hand, press and hold Excy down against the hard surface, as it will want to lift upward in response to your pulling/pressing on the wrench. Keep your fingers away from the direction you are moving the wrench. The pedal should start unthreading. Keep turning the pedal axle in that same direction until it is loose. Repeat for the other pedal / side. Adding Pedals Position Excy in the normal open operating position with the Excy name faced away from you. Most pedals have L or R (left or right) markings on them. Align the pedal axle threads with those in the crank arm, and rotate the pedal axle with your fingers to get started. Rotate such that the top of the pedal axle spins away from you ("forward" direction). Do the same for the other side. If the threads do not start, then most likely you have the wrong pedal for that side. Simply try it on the other side. After you have tightened the pedal treads as much as you can with your fingers, fold the system and lay it on a hard surface with the Excy name face down and use the wrench to continue turning in the forward direction (away from you) until the threads are as tight...
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Page 23: Smartphone Holder Set-Up
Smartphone Holder Set-Up Not included. Can be purchased separately. 1) Locate Smartphone Holder Receiver Holes 2) Align Screws with Receiver Holes 3) Insert and 4) Adjust to phone tighten screws size and workout with supplied position wrench preference... -
Page 24: Safety Information (Read Prior To Using)
Safety Information (Read Prior to Using) Heat Awareness Excy’s approach to resistance is based on a tensioning mechanism that can be easily dialed up or down. As workout intensity and the amount of power being produced increases, the friction creates heat that extends into the Cranks. Today, we measure the power of exercise output using Thermal Tape with colors that brighten to represent your intensity. The temperature colors will fluctuate throughout your workout based on the power you produce during your workouts. Do not touch the Cranks or axle during or immediately after a workout. During your first few very intense workouts, the system might produce a smell, which is normal. Touching the Upper or Cranks above temperatures of 130 degrees can cause injury if the person doesn’t immediately let go. In particular, children should always be supervised and not be allowed to touch Excy in any capacity during use or immediately following a workout until the temperature subsides. *WARNING! To avoid a burn injury, do not touch the Cranks after a workout. Do not let children touch the Cranks. Special Note to Parents (Human and Furry) Children will be naturally curious and may articulate a strong desire to play with the Excy cross training system. Children should not be allowed to spin the cranks or open and close the device without adult supervision and assistance. Do not allow them to sit in your lap while using 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 children or pets to sit, stand, or play near the Front Base or directly on either side of Excy while in use, as you could lose stability and it could fall on them and cause injury. We strongly encourage using Excy as a family. So, if you want your children or animals present, have them sit, stand, or play outside the fall surface area of the Excy cross training system. *WARNING! Do not allow children or animals near the Rear or Front Base while pedaling. Caution Materials Excy is crafted with a steel frame and durable metal pieces. The system is powder coated and has heavy-duty steel crank arms and uses lubricants. Should you come into contact with particles and substances like: paint chips; lubrication particles or any other chemical substances, avoid inhaling and wash hands after contact. Swallowing small amounts during normal handling is not likely to cause harmful effects, but keep small children away or under constant supervision. -
Page 25: Specifications
California Proposition 65 Product components contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. This Notice is provided in accordance with California’s Proposition 65. If you would like additional information, please refer to our website at www.excy.com. Specifications Weight Limits No Weight Limit for Exercise Bike and Arm Bike Exercises • The Excy system has no weight limitations as an exercise bike or upper body arm bike since you will be using your own surface. Please confirm the weight limitations and stability of any chair that you will use Excy with prior to use and follow manufacturer guidelines. Only use Excy as an upper body arm bike on stable surfaces. Standing / Fully Body Weight Maximum User Weight • 220 pounds (with Bar). Body weight positions like standing and planking have a weight limit of 220 pounds. Always remove pin and add Bar. Excy System Specs Weight • 13.3 pounds (Excy System without Bar) • 14 pounds (Excy System with Bar) • Bar Weight (short): .7 pounds / Measurements: L18.5” x W1.5” XH 1.5” • Keeper Weight: Weight: .7 pounds / Measurements: L61” x W12” (unrolled) / L12” x W1.5” x H 1.5” (rolled) Footprint • Portable / Closed (with Rivet / Slide version): L30” x W15”x H5.5” • No Pin: L33” x W13.5” x H16.5” (without bar) / L33”x W18.5” x H16.75” (with Bar) • Hole 1: L31” x W13.5” x H 18” (without Bar / L31” x W18.5” x H19” (with Bar) • Hole 2: L28”x W13.5”x H21.5” (without Bar) / L28”x W18.5”x H22” (with Bar) • Hole 3: L22.5”x W13.5” x H24.5” (without Bar) / L33” x W18.5”x H25” (with Bar) Resistance •... -
Page 26: Body Positioning (Www.excy.rehab)
Body Positioning (www.excy.rehab) Take time to pedal slowly at the easiest levels until it feels smooth and controlled to get a feel for how it works. Applying too much resistance or trying to go too hard at the easiest or hardest levels without first getting a feel for how to perform this new way of cycling could cause you frustration or even make Excy fall. It won’t take you long to get a feel for it, so use your first ride to familiarize yourself with keeping it smooth at the easiest level, which will allow you to more quickly appreciate all the Excy rotation features, controls, and performance. In addition to its small form factor and resistance levels, there is no flywheel, so the system doesn’t assist you throughout your workout. At first, this might feel strange, almost like it’s “sticking” at the top of the rotation. There’s a big advantage to pedaling, spinning or cranking Excy with controlled forces through that feeling of it “sticking” that you can’t get from a flywheel experience. 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. Avoid splaying your feet outwards or rotating them inwards while cycling a full rotation and try to drive your feet forward, backward, and around in a smooth circle or cranking position at higher levels of resistance (at higher levels of resistance, the experience will feel more like cranking up a hill). Our favored foot position is barefoot or in socks, as that allows your toes to get involved in pedaling in smooth circles. When wearing shoes, make sure they are suitable to allow you to maintain a fixed and stable position on the pedals, especially if standing on the system. Also, remember you can use any 9/16” standard pedal threads if you prefer to use a different pedal. -
Page 27: Knee Position
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. This includes pedaling while sitting, standing, or lying down. -
Page 28: Hand Position
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 . But don’t dismiss it! You can burn more calories with arm cycling than most spin classes, so don’t forget to cycle those arms! It might feel unnatural at first, but it’s a great way to use Excy. There is likely a common default perception that some type of special pedal should be used for arm cranking. That is true, but the type of pedal that would provide a marginal benefit over our flat pedal would cost several hundred additional dollars. We believe we have found the perfect alternative with our flat pedal. The most ergonomically comfortable and safe hand position is grabbing the end of the pedals with palms facing each other. But having your palms flat on the pedal might be more comfortable for you. Whatever your hand position, make sure your thumb is not near the crank arm as it may get pinched during cranking. You should always have a slight bend in the elbow when the crank is in the furthest position away from the body (focus on a 5-10 degree bend at the elbow). Avoid locking arms at extension by adjusting your position while standing or sitting. Initially, intensity, resistance, and duration should be kept fairly low. Try starting with 5-10 minutes at a light resistance level. Most will find even this is quite difficult. The muscles of the upper body are smaller and weaker than their lower body counterparts, and they are not accustomed to working in this manner, making even 5-10 minutes seem quite challenging . Don’t be discouraged; you will improve with time just as you would with any other form of aerobic or strength training . Whether using Excy to cycle your arms while seated on the floor or seated or standing at a table surface, proper posture is critical while training . Keep your chin up; back straight, shoulders back, and your torso/core strong. Hand cycling gloves can be used for added comfort. -
Page 29: Standing Position
Standing Position To get started in the standing position, the Adjustment Pin MUST BE REMOVED completely and the Slide fully inserted. Place the Adjustment Pin in the top Pin Holder when not in use to avoid losing it. The stability Bar must be attached. Add a moderate amount of resistance the first time. Place one hand on a stable surface that you can hold onto while cycling. Then place one and then both feet on Excy. It’s often easier to coordinate getting familiar with this workout while starting in reverse first. Always hold onto a stable surface like a counter top, table, bench, desk, etc. when using Excy in the standing position. Walking or trekking sticks can be used with Excy, but require athletic coordination and can be dangerous. Do not use poles with springs. *WARNING! 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. Besides normal muscle exercise temporary discomfort, if it hurts or is beginning to hurt, then stop doing that exercise or change that exercise so that it does not hurt. *WARNING! Failure to attach the stability Bar while using Excy in the standing position can result in serious injury. Always remove the Adjustment Pin when using the standing position. -
Page 30: Free Mobile Coach
Free Mobile Coach 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. Before starting or changing an exercise routine, talk with your healthcare provider about how much and what kind of physical activity is safe for you. Keeping Track of Goals and Workouts... - Page 31 Guided Workouts...
- Page 32 Live Stream Workouts Workout Videos Tips to Explore Ergonomic Set-Up Intensity Guide...
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Page 33: Maintenance
Maintenance Monthly or after your first 20 hours: Make sure all bolts and screws are tight. Tighten as necessary. Always check pedals to make sure they are tight, especially if you are swapping out pedals frequently. If you wish to clean your Excy system, use a water diluted mild detergent on painted parts only. Disinfectant wipes can be used on the painted parts and the Excy Keeper. Do not attempt to clean the bands used for resistance. Do not use petroleum-based products. Should your system ever squeak during use, we have found that a couple of drops of water (a teaspoon) placed directly onto the resistance webbing will eliminate squeaking. A small spray bottle with water will also work. It does not require a lot of water. Limited Warranty Excy Corp. shall cover the labor cost for the repair of defective Excy cross training system parts for a period of 12 months from the date of original purchase, so long as the Excy cross training system remains in the possession of the original owner. If there is a defective component, we will arrange to return it and fix it at our cost. Limited Home- Use Warranty valid only in the United States. If you believe your Excy system has a defective component, contact us at excy@excy.com. 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. Limits to Coverage This limited warranty does not cover defects that did not exist before the date of purchase. Specifically, this limited warranty does not cover any defect caused by: Damage or failure due to normal wear and tear, improper maintenance, theft, or • installation of parts or accessories not originally intended for or compatible with the Excy System as sold. Surface scratches, surface corrosion or rust, discoloration of paint, or anything • related to improper use. Damage or failure due to accident, abuse, corrosion, neglect, theft, vandalism, • fire, flood, wind, lightning, freezing, or other natural disasters of any kind, unusual atmospheric conditions, collision, introduction of foreign objects into the resistance webbing, or modifications that are unauthorized or not recommended by Excy Corp. Incidental or consequential damages. Excy Corp. is not responsible or liable for • indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages, economic loss, loss of property or profits, loss of enjoyment or use, or other consequential damages of... - Page 34 Equipment used for commercial purposes or for any use other than a single family • or household, unless endorsed by Excy for coverage. Shipping, Delivery, assembly, installation, Set-Up for original or replacement units • or labor or other costs associated with removal or replacement of Excy. Any attempt to repair this equipment creates a risk of injury. 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. All repairs attempted by you on your Excy equipment are undertaken AT YOUR OWN RISK and Excy Corp. shall have no liability for any injury to person or property arising from such repairs. The warranty is limited to replacing or repairing, at the servicer’s and/or • manufacturers sole option, the same or a comparable model. 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. If returning your system, remove slide Snap Rivet to properly store in shipping • box. Remove by pressing inside and the pulling away from outside. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and your rights may vary from states to state.
- Page 35 Normal Wear and Tear The wear and tear of these parts is excluded from any warranty. The service life of these parts will depend on the conditions under which the Excy cross training system is used. As with all mechanical components, the Excy cross training system is subjected to wear and tear and high stresses. If the design life of a component has been exceeded, it may fail possibly causing injury or property damage. If the life of a component has been reached, it should be replaced. You can order replacement parts directly through Excy at excy.com. Bumpers Due to their use, the Bumpers are subject to wear and tear, especially when used on outdoor surfaces. You will need to replace the bumpers when visibly worn and they have reached their wear limit. Keeper Due to their use, the Keeper is subject to wear and tear. The fabric will wear and degrade, especially when used on outdoor surfaces. You will need to replace the Keeper when there are noticeable tear or fabric fibers are showing, at which point they will have reached wear limits. 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. Please check these parts regularly for visible damage and replace them if necessary. Rubber Bands Due to their use, the Rubber Bands are subject to stretching. Please check elasticity regularly for visible damage and replace them if necessary. Voiding Your Warranty You void your warranty by: Improper use for which the Excy cross training system is not intended. • Making any unauthorized modifications to the Excy frame or components. •...
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