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SUGGESTED STRETCHES

The correct form for several basic stretches is shown at the right. Move slowly as you stretch; never bounce.

1. Toe Touch Stretch

Stand with your knees bent slightly and slowly bend forward from 
your hips. Allow your back and shoulders to relax as you reach down 
toward your toes as far as possible. Hold for 15 counts, then relax. 
Repeat 3 times. Stretches: Hamstrings, back of knees and back.

2. Hamstring Stretch

Sit with one leg extended. Bring the sole of the opposite foot toward 
you and rest it against the inner thigh of your extended leg. Reach 
toward your toes as far as possible. Hold for 15 counts, then relax. 
Repeat 3 times for each leg. Stretches: Hamstrings, lower back and 
groin.

3. Calf/Achilles Stretch

With one leg in front of the other, reach forward and place your 
hands against a wall. Keep your back leg straight and your back foot 
flat on the floor. Bend your front leg, lean forward and move your 
hips toward the wall. Hold for 15 counts, then relax. Repeat 3 times 
for each leg. To cause further stretching of the achilles tendons, 
bend your back leg as well. Stretches: Calves, achilles tendons and 
ankles.

4. Quadriceps Stretch

With one hand against a wall for balance, reach back and grasp one 
foot with your other hand. Bring your heel as close to your buttocks 
as possible. Hold for 15 counts, then relax. Repeat 3 times for each 
leg. Stretches: Quadriceps and hip muscles.

5. Inner Thigh Stretch

Sit with the soles of your feet together and your knees outward. 
Pull your feet toward your groin area as far as possible. Hold for 15 
counts, then relax. Repeat 3 times. Stretches: Quadriceps and hip 
muscles.

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Summary of Contents for Gx 5.5 Sport

Page 1: ...No Write the serial number in the space above for reference www nordictrack com To register your product and activate your warranty today go to www nordictrackservice com registration For service at a...

Page 2: ...ation shown Note The decal s may not be shown at actual size WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT 2 IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS 3 BEFORE YOU BEGIN 5 ASSEMBLY 6 THE CHEST HEART RATE MONITOR 13 HOW TO USE THE EXERCISE BIK...

Page 3: ...th a mat beneath it to protect the floor or carpet Make sure that there is at least 2 ft 0 6 m of clearance around the exercise bike 7 Inspect and properly tighten all parts regu larly Replace any wor...

Page 4: ...4 all STANDARD SERVICE PLANS...

Page 5: ...e questions after reading this manual please see the front cover of this manual To help us assist you note the product model number and serial number before contacting us The model number and the loca...

Page 6: ...until you nish all assembly steps Left parts are marked L or Left and right parts are marked R or Right In addition to the included tool s assembly requires the following tools one Phillips screwdrive...

Page 7: ...or downward to the desired position release the Adjustment Knob 29 into an adjustment hole in the Seat Post and then tighten the Adjustment Knob Make sure that the Adjustment Knob is firmly engaged i...

Page 8: ...as many times as necessary Slide the Seat Carriage 3 to the desired posi tion and then tighten the Adjustment Handle 23 into the underside of the Seat Carriage Make sure that the Adjustment Handle is...

Page 9: ...it outward Then insert the Handlebar Post into the Frame Move the Handlebar Post 4 upward or downward to the desired position release the Adjustment Knob 29 into an adjustment hole in the Handlebar Po...

Page 10: ...dlebar Post 4 Loosen the Adjustment Handle and slide the Handlebar Carriage 19 onto the Handlebar Post Note The Adjustment Handle 23 functions like a ratchet See step 6 for an explanation Slide the Ha...

Page 11: ...oom temperature before insert ing batteries Otherwise you may damage the console displays or other electronic components Remove the screw and the battery cover and insert batteries into the battery co...

Page 12: ...Chain Guard 14 Identify the Right Pedal 35 Using an adjustable wrench firmly tighten the Right Pedal 35 clockwise into the Right Crank Arm 31 Tighten the Left Pedal 38 counterclockwise into the Left...

Page 13: ...tures above 122 F 50 C or below 14 F 10 C Do not excessively bend or stretch the sensor when using or storing the heart rate monitor To clean the sensor use a damp cloth and a small amount of mild soa...

Page 14: ...embly step 6 on page 8 for an explanation HOW TO ADJUST THE SEAT POST For effective exercise the seat should be at the proper height As you pedal there should be a slight bend in your knees when the p...

Page 15: ...kwise To stop the flywheel push the resistance knob downward The flywheel should quickly come to a complete stop IMPORTANT When the exercise bike is not in use tighten the resistance knob completely H...

Page 16: ...o show your heart rate see step 3 You can select information for continuous display Press the Display Mode button repeatedly until the information you are most interested in viewing appears in the dis...

Page 17: ...equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on try to correct the interference by one or more of the following m...

Page 18: ...not display your heart rate when you use the chest heart rate monitor see TROUBLESHOOTING on page 13 HOW TO LUBRICATE THE BRAKE PAD If pedaling becomes difficult even when the pedaling resistance is...

Page 19: ...ntly work the Chain Guard 14 over the Right Crank Arm 31 and away from the exercise bike Note Only one side of the Flywheel 36 is shown in the drawings below Loosen the 5 16 Nuts 65 one on each side o...

Page 20: ...c Exercise If your goal is to strengthen your cardiovascular system you must perform aerobic exercise which is activity that requires large amounts of oxygen for prolonged periods of time For aerobic...

Page 21: ...lles Stretch With one leg in front of the other reach forward and place your hands against a wall Keep your back leg straight and your back foot flat on the floor Bend your front leg lean forward and...

Page 22: ...Right Shield 38 1 Left Pedal Strap 39 1 Left Shield 40 4 Carriage Cover 41 1 Brake Pad 42 4 Carriage Plate 43 2 Handlebar Pad 44 1 Long Grooved Axle 45 2 Short Grooved Axle 46 6 E clip 47 2 Snap Ring...

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Page 24: ...for a minimal trip charge This warranty does not extend to freight damage to the product This warranty will automatically be voided if the product is used as a store display model if the product is pu...

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