The NordicTrack line of cardio equipment is well known in the world of fitness. You may even have one of these machines cleverly disguised in your bedroom or living room as a coat hanger. Perhaps it's time to get a coat hanger and take your NordicTrack cross-country skier for a whirl. No winter coat or ski poles required. Nordic Track skiers, such as the Classic Pro model, will work your arms and legs as you burn calories from the comfort of your own home.
Using a NordicTrack Skier
Step 1
Step onto the skier while holding the handlebar for balance. Place each foot on the black foot portion of the skies. Press your stomach against the hip pad. Raise or lower the hip pad so that it comes into contact with your body 1 inch below your belly button.
Step 2
Step off of the machine. Unscrew the knob behind the hip pad and slide it up or down into the desired position. Tighten the knob.
Step 3
Stand upright with your body against the pad, but at no time should you bend forward. Tuck your hips and squeeze your abs.
Step 4
Slide your left foot back as you slide your right foot forward. Make short movements at first. Once you are comfortable, increase the distance of your strides and allow your heel to raise as you push either foot back.
Step 5
Release the handlebar and continue sliding your legs while also swinging your arms as you would while walking.
Step 6
Grab a hand grip with each hand and continue to swing your arms with the resistance now from the arm cord attached to the hand grips. Always stand up tall and look straight ahead for proper posture.
Skiing Uphill
Step 1
Raise the elevation of your NordicTrack skier to increase the difficulty of the workout as if you were cross-country skiing over a hill. Put the straight end of a leg pin from the machine through the holes of a leg and a leg bracket. Choose the holes that correlate to the incline level you desire. Each hole represents a two-degree incline, from zero to 20.
Step 2
Turn the bent end of the leg pin from pointing downward up as far as it can go. This secures the pin.
Step 3
Do the same on the other side, and be sure to select the same level so that the incline level of the skier is equal. Use the skier machine as normal.
Tips and Warnings
- "Uphill" skiing targets your quad muscles on the front of your legs. It also will provide you with the opportunity to burn more calories because your body must work harder to use the machine at an incline.
Things You'll Need
- Athletic shoes
References
- NordicTrack CLASSIC PRO User's Manual: ICON Health and Fitness, Inc. 2000
- Homegymcentral.com: Classic Pro Skier Review
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