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Setting the Resistance Level
Before using your climber, you need to adjust the resistance level.
Resistance, which is related to your body weight and your step height during
the workout, determines your cadence (the number of steps you can take per
minute). The relationship between body weight, step height, and cadence
determines how hard you work during a session.
Understanding the principles covered in
General Aerobic Training Information
starting on page 24 will help you select the appropriate resistance for your
fitness level and personal fitness goals. To achieve your goals, it is important to
use a resistance that allows your heart rate to reach your training zone (see
Diagram 26 on page 25) and then maintains that rate for the desired length of
time—while you maintain a step height between 4 to 8 inches. (For information
about your training zone, see
How Hard Should I Exercise?
in
General Aerobic
Training Information.
)
Keep these guidelines in mind when adjusting the resistance cylinders:
• Resistance settings on the climber range from 1 to 12.
• “1” provides a faster cadence (step rate) due to less resistance in the stair
arms than “12.”
• The resistance cylinders operate more stiffly at the beginning of a workout
until they warm up. You may want to re-adjust the resistance settings after
working out for about 5 minutes.
1
3
2
4
5
Diagram 22
Setting the resistance level.
Resistance setting
Adjustment knob
Number
Indicator arrow
Resistance cylinder
To adjust the resistance level, take the following steps:
1. When beginning your workout, warm up by setting the resistance between
1 and 3. Turn the top of the resistance cylinder so that the number aligns
with the arrow. See Diagram 22.
2. Repeat step 1 for the opposite stair arm. Make sure that both resistance
cylinders are set on the same number to ensure equal resistance.
Note: Allow the resistance cylinders to warm up for at least 5 minutes
before raising the resistance setting. After which, you can adjust the
settings anytime during your workout. However, after extended, continu-
ous use, the resistance cylinders can heat up to the point of being
uncomfortable to touch.
Start exercising at a low setting. Gradually work your way to a comfortable
resistance level and into your target heart rate zone (see Diagram 26, page 25).
CAUTION: Make sure that both
cylinders are set at the same
resistance to ensure a
smooth, balanced feel during
your workout.
CAUTION: Do not adjust the
resistance cylinders after
extended continuous use
because they can heat up to
the point of being
uncomfortable to touch.