The NordicTrack company was the first to make skier exercise machines. Now, NordicTrack also makes treadmills, elliptical trainers, exercise bikes, steppers and incline trainers, as well as skiers. You don't need to be a professional skier to enjoy the benefits of a NordicTrack ski machine, which works out your arms and legs. The Classic Pro skier generally costs between $699 and $999.
Step 1
Wear proper athletic shoes--do not use the NordicTrack in bare feet. Wear clothing that allows you to move easily but that does not hang anywhere that it could get caught in the machine.
Step 2
Grab the handlebars or the top of the hip pad for balance. Step one foot onto a ski and then step onto the other ski. Press your stomach against the hip pad. Pull your shoulders back and straighten your spine. Always maintain good posture while using the skier.
Step 3
Start skiing by pressing one foot back against the resistance from the machine. Lift your heel as it reaches the end of your range of motion. Switch feet and keep alternating by bringing one foot forward and one backward. Keep your feet flat when they come forward and do not bring them so far forward they go past your body.
Step 4
Let go of the handlebar and grab the hand grips. Swing your arms forward and backward, opposite of your feet movements. Keep your arms straight with your palms turned in. Pull your shoulders back, look straight ahead, and stand tall.
Step 5
Tighten the resistance knob on the pulley on the upper body arm to increase or decrease the resistance from the arm cord. Rotate the knob clockwise for more resistance and counterclockwise for less. Raise the resistance clamp to increase the resistance of the skis or lower to decrease resistance. The clamp is on the upright bar, halfway between the legs and the hip pad.
Tips and Warnings
- The NordicTrack skier is designed for people that weigh 250 lbs. or less. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend 30 to 60 minutes of moderate cardio on most days of the week. Using a skier can be part of reaching that guideline.
- It is possible that exercise may cause you to become lightheaded, especially if you are working too hard. Stop skiing if you feel pain, nausea, or dizziness. Call your doctor if symptoms do not subside.
Things You'll Need
- Athletic shoes
References
- CDC: Physical Activity for Everyone
- "NordicTrack Classic Pro User's Manual;" ICON Health and Fitness, Inc.; 2000
Member Comments