The skier originated more than 20 years ago and was the first of the Nordic Track line of cardiovascular equipment. The machine mimics the motion of cross country skiing, allowing you to work out your upper and lower body simultaneously. As of August 2010, the Nordic Track Pro Skier sells for around $700. You can adjust the intensity of your workout in several ways. The skis incline, and the arm and legs have adjustable, independent resistance settings.
Step 1
Adjust the hip pad. Turn the knobs on each side of the hip pad slide counterclockwise to loosen them. Slide the hip pad so it sets about 1 inch below your navel. Tighten the knobs.
Step 2
Set the leg resistance. Moving the resistance clamp on the upright will change the resistance of the skis. Raise the clamp to increase the resistance; lower the clamp to decrease the resistance.
Step 3
Adjust the elevation of the skis. Inclining the skis and increasing the leg resistance simulates skiing uphill. The skis can be elevated up to level 10. Lift the skis and align the holes in the bracket with the holes in the leg. Insert a leg pin into the chosen hole. Rotate the pin to secure it in place. Repeat on the other ski. Always place both skis on the same elevation setting.
Step 4
Step onto the machine and begin to ski. Push your right foot back, simultaneously pulling your left foot forward. Alternate feet in a smooth, gliding motion. Stay on the balls of your feet; your heel should naturally lift on the foot that is pushing back.
Step 5
Check your heart rate. Plug the pulse monitor into the console. After rubbing your left ear lobe several times, clip the pulse monitor onto your ear lobe. Place the metal clip onto the collar of your shirt. Your pulse will display in a few seconds.
Step 6
Set the arm resistance. Turn the knob on the arm flywheel clockwise to increase the resistance and counterclockwise to decrease the resistance.
Step 7
Add arm swings to your workout. Grab the hand grips. Move your arms with your legs. When your left leg is moving back, your right arm should be coming forward.
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