Xterra FS5.5e Owner's Manual - Features
Xterra FS5.5e / 5.7e Elliptical
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Features
Through research performed with a leading sports scientist and physical rehabilitation expert,
Xterra engineering has developed a breakthrough in pedal design. No other elliptical at any
price offers these unique features. The history of elliptical use over the past few years tells
us that many users suffer from numb toes while working out on elliptical trainers. Many other
users complain of ankle, Achilles tendon, knee and/or hip pain. While researching a solution
to these common problems Xterra engineers consulted Richard DeKok, P.T., M.T.C., of St.
Bernard’s Industrial Rehabilitation Center in Jonesboro Arkansas.
Together we identified inherent problems found in elliptical designs and developed solutions
to solve the problems. What we found is that when you use an elliptical you tend to push
outward during the power stroke and not just straight back. This causes stress on the outer
part of the foot and throws off the natural alignment of the joints. The solution was to add a
2-degree inward angle to the footpads. This might sound simple but what it does is straighten
the user’s joints back into a neutral alignment. This eases the over stressing of the ankles,
knees and hips.
The Xterra FS5.5e and FS5.7e have an exciting electronic incline feature that will increase
the variety of your workouts. When the incline is at its lowest position you get a normal ellipti-
cal workout. As the incline increases you will feel your knees rise higher with each step, which
means you are involving different muscle groups. The power incline is controlled by buttons
on the console and also automatically during the built-in workout programs.
The power incline is controlled by buttons on the console and also automatically (FS5.7e
only) during the built-in workout programs
Incline Adjustment
The elliptical is equipped with two transport wheels, which are engaged when the rear of the
elliptical is lifted.
Transportation
Correctly Aligned Orthopedic Foot Pedals