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ITNESS
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RAINER
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OTION
The Life Fitness Summit Trainer has a user-defined stride length with a maximum of 26 inches, or 66 centimeters. The
unit features dependent stepping action, which means that the pedal movements are dependent upon each other from
left to right and from lower body to upper body. The benefits of these features include:
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Variety of stride lengths to accommodate shorter and taller users and to allow for a variety of motions
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Pull-push hip and knee action, which simulates actual climbing
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Development of muscular strength and endurance
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Excellent cardiovascular exercise
P
OSTURE
D
URING
W
ORKOUTS
Begin stepping at a comfortable pace, taking either full or short steps, and keeping the back straight. Hold the handrails,
the bullhorns, or the moving arms. It should be noted that resting on the handrails for support can offload weight and
cause the Life Fitness Summit Trainer console to give inaccurate readings of calories burned.
There are five different body positions that can be used to activate different muscle groups.
1.
Upright, Lower Body.
With hands on handrails, maintain an upright, plumb-line position with your ears over
shoulders, shoulders over hips and knees in line with toes. This upright posture promotes shorter strides. This po-
sition is good for beginners and recovery from advanced positions.
2.
Upright, Total Body.
With hands on moving arms, maintain an upright, plumb-line position as described above
with your ears over shoulders, shoulders over hips and knees in line with toes. Keep your hips square to the con-
sole. This position is good for all levels and recovery from advanced positions.
3.
Forward Lean, Lower Body Only.
With hands on handrails, bend forward at hips and maintain an erect spine
and lower body alignment. This position is good for intermediate to advanced users and recovery from advanced
positions.
4.
Forward Lean, Total Body.
With hands on moving arms, bend forward at hips and maintain an erect spine and
lower body alignment. The arms facilitate the leg movement, while the upper body push and pull encourages
longer strides. This position is good for intermediate to advanced users.
5.
Racing Position, Lower Body Only.
With hands on the bull horns or elbows resting on the handrails, achieve a
racing position by bending forward at hips while maintaining a flat back and lower body alignment of the knees
and toes. This forward position promotes maximum stride length and hip extension. This position is good for ad-
vanced users for a short period of time.
B
RAKING
R
ESISTANCE
The Life Fitness Summit Trainer features speed-independent braking resistance. During a workout, the computer maintains
a braking resistance that corresponds to the selected intensity level, regardless of the user's speed.
