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Learning To Glide
Stand upright, with good posture, on the foot platforms. Hold
onto the front crossbars with your hands placed just inside the
handles. Begin to move your feet back and forth in a very
small, controlled glide. When you are comfortable with this leg
motion and feel balanced, increase your stride width slightly.
Keep your knees “soft” or slightly flexed and your posture
upright throughout the motion. This movement is called the
“Basic Glide”. Use this “Basic Glide” with your hands on the front
crossbars to get started, or if you want to decrease your effort
at any point during your workout. Be sure to refer to your
instructional video and the exercises explained in this manual
before doing any further gliding.
Once your Gazelle Power Plus is assembled, make sure it is on a solid, level, carpeted
surface with plenty of clearance space behind and in front of the swinging foot
platforms. We recommend using a mat under your Gazelle Power Plus, as well as
any exercise equipment. Practice getting on and off your unit a few times until you
are comfortable with this movement.
Getting On
Stand behind your unit facing the front crossbar.
Place one hand on each back bar and place your
left foot centered behind the two foot platforms.
Transfer your hands, one at a time, to the front
crossbar. Keep your hands on the front crossbar
until you are completely on the unit. Carefully
place your right foot on the right foot platform
and step on. Next, bring your left foot up to the
left foot platform and step on. Keep your hands
in place until you feel completely comfortable and
balanced. Now you are ready to start gliding.
Getting Off
Bring your unit to a complete stop and make sure
that you feel balanced on both foot platforms.
Place both of your hands on the front crossbar.
Keep them in place until you have completely dis-
mounted. Carefully bring your right foot down
and place it centered behind the two platforms.
Then, carefully bring your left foot down behind
the back bar and place it securely on the floor. Let
go of the front crossbar, straighten up and lift your
right foot out and away from the machine.
7) POWER JOG (Advanced Exercise)
Begin with a Basic Glide. When you feel comfortable
and balanced, slowly release your hands and bring
them into your sides in a “jog” position. Allow your
arms to pump naturally as if you were jogging.
Maintain good, upright posture throughout this exer-
cise, and a “soft” knee position. Glide only as wide as
you can while maintaining good balance and posture.
Be careful not to get your head or shoulders in the way
of the swinging handles. Upright posture will prevent
this from happening.
This is an advanced exercise
that should be performed only after proficiency
is attained on the first six basic exercises.
Note: Exercising without holding on to the handles poses a possible risk of
losing your balance and should be done with care.
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