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Miscellaneous

Training

The

ergo_lyps

makes it possible to define and control the exercise sequence yourself. You can then adapt constantly

the training plan to the capacities of the user. This device is not suitable for therapeutic use. It does not meet the re-
quirements of medical and diagnostic usage (in medical clinics).

Ergometers are essentially designed for endurance, mobility (flexibility) and physical condition training, and for streng-
thening the heart and circulation systems and for muscle buildup. The goal of such training is to increase the capacity
of the body to absorb oxygen, and to improve its overall flexibility. The inclusion of the pulse rate in the parameters
used to control the load helps in keeping the training in the effective aerobic zone.

Training in the aerobic zone means the muscles loading is at the exact level where they can be adequately supplied
with oxygen without overproduction of lactic acid (muscles ache). Therefore, the ergometer is also a great value for
sports medicine and physical education.

The fact that the training effort can be finely adjusted, gives you the possibility to carry out physical stress tests to get
information on your physical condition. Thus you can identify early any heart and blood circulation problems and, with
the help of a physician, set up an endurance training plan to treat them.

A relaxed body posture is essential for the efficiency and the benefit of the training with the

ergo_lyps

. You should not

be tensed up while training. You should wear loose training garments so that you don't get into sweat too easily and
are not constricted by the clothes.

You should only train with sport shoes.

These should not have a very hard or smooth (slippery) sole. We recommend
a non slippery sole that is relatively soft and well structured. This type of shoe
will give you a good stability on the coarse structure of the step plates, which
must be maintained for your own security.

Stepping on the device / taking the training position

The oscillating poles and the foot rods are supported by double ball bearings and will move
at the slightest impact!

When stepping on the device,

the user

first steps must absolutely be located at the lower point of its movement curve. If the
user steps on a step plate located at a higher point there is a risk that the system
starts moving to the front or the back out of control and the user may fall down.

the step plate on which

Example:
left step plate
at the lower position

step with the left foot
first

The ideal standing position on the step plate must be
determined for each user before he or she starts training.
The front section of the step plate should be used only
by users who would not touch the frame because of their
leg (calf) length!

Since the foot rods with the oscillating poles will move
into the area in front of the

ergo_lyps

without any

protection, you must make sure that no person or
furniture stands in this area. Young children and animals should
not be allowed to stand without supervision around the ergometer
during a training session!

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

Holes line for shoe
positioning wedge

The step plates have a line of holes on their centre line.
These holes are intended for the positioning parts supplied,
which are used to delimit the shoe position on the plate.
Install these parts such that the user may take a favourable
position in respect to his/her height and the size of his

shoes,

and that while training his

knees do not touch the frame

(risk of injury!)

/her

Sport physicians recommend preparing for training with relaxing
exercises, which can be followed by some stretching

exercises.

Any user who does not feel completely fit, considering either
the health or physical aptitude aspect, should prepare himself before
training with the ergometer, or consult a physician if in doubt