NordicTrack Walkfit 5500 Treadmill English Manual - Page 13

Use the Treadmill and the Upper-Body Exerciser Use the upper-body exerciser as you walk to give you a total-body workout that is more effective than walking alone. You'll burn more calories and tone your upper body too! 1. Adjust the upper-body resistance knob to a setting that is comfortable for you. 2. Gently rest your hips against the hip pad. 3. Grasp the handgrips. Continue your leg motion. 4. Pull the handgrips through your natural arm swing. Your hands should extend back just beyond your hips. When your right leg is forward, your right hand should be back. And when your left leg is forward, your left hand should be back. Practice this motion until it feels comfortable to you (Figure 4). Keep your weight on your feet. Use the hip pad for balance and stability only. If you are unable to achieve or maintain a smooth, rhythmic stride, it may be easier to get the treadmill belt moving if you adjust the elevation to a higher level. 14 a Figure 4