NordicTrack Walkfit 5500 Treadmill English Manual - Page 12

S. Stand near the front of the treadmill and begin to walk at a slow pace. Take normal. comlbrlable strides. Follow a heel-to-toe pattern. Maintain an upright and straight body position (Figure 2). Keep your weight on your feet. Use the handlebars and hip pad for balance and stability only. NOTE: As you walk on the treadmill, the flywheel should spin, but the drag strop will not. NOTE: Remember to use the handlebars and hip pad for balance and support only. Keep your weight on your feet. Be sure to set the treadmill resistance high enough so you can maintain a stationary position on the treadmill. 7. Once You are comfortable with the treadmill surface. begin to swing your arms without using the upper-body exerciser as described in the next section. If you have trouble getting, started with the leg motion. try elevating tile front of the Vlia!Vit. Elevating the base aids the movement of the tre;idinill belt. jim'i mi ngmamamm. Add Arm Swings to the Leg Motion 1. Continue your leg motion. 2. Keep one hand on the handlebar or the hip pad for balance. Swhig the oilier ann at your side. as when walking: when your left leg is forward. your left arm should swing back. Repeat this same process with your other hand. 3. Swing both arms naturally. Try swinging both arms when you are comlbrtable swinging each arm separately. A full arm swing motio❑ allows Sour hands to extend just bowl id your hips (Figure 3). Practice this motion until it feels comfortable. Figure 2 6. Continue to walk and turn the treadmill tension control knob until the treadmill resistance is at a comfortable level. Turn the knob only when you are walking: never force the knob. We recommend that you start with a lower resistance and increase it as your fitness level improves. Figure 3