Nautilus ev7.18 User Manual

To get onto your Nautilus

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 Elliptical Trainer, grasp the handrails with both hands, 

place one foot onto the foot pedal and step onto the machine using the handrails 
for support and balance. Use the foot pedal that is in the lowest position to step up 
onto the machine as shown (fi g 1).

To begin exercising, move your leading foot forward and down to begin the striding 

motion. The Nautilus

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 Pro Series Ellipticals use the patented My Stride

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 foot 

motion technology that automatically adjusts to your desired stride length, up to 
32“ (81 cm). While holding the handrails you can experiment with different stride 
lengths to determine what is most comfortable for you. There is no optimal stride 
length, however you will generally fi nd that taller users or users exercising at 
higher speeds will prefer longer stride lengths (fi g 2). 

Once you are comfortable with the operation of the machine you may then 
begin to use the Upper Body Arms to increase the workout intensity. Using 

the Upper Body Arms will more closely simulate a natural running motion and will 
provide arm resistance in both directions for a more full body workout (fi g 3).

For added workout variety, your Nautilus

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 elliptical trainer may also be used in the 

reverse direction. Working out in the reverse direction will work the leg muscles 
in a slightly different area putting more emphasis on the quadriceps muscles. 
Direction may be changed at any point during the workout.

The machine’s console is a computerized panel used to operate your elliptical trainer and to display all workout 

data.  Take time to read through the following sections so that you can properly understand its operation and 
take full advantage of all of your machines workout options.