Fuel Fitness FE46 - Manual (Page 15)

FE46 Elliptical
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Correctly aligned orthopedic foot pads
Through research performed with a leading sports scientist and physical rehabilitation expert, FUEL
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
FUEL engineers consulted Richard DeKok, P.T., M.T.C., of St. Bernard s Industrial Rehabilitation
Center in Jonesboro Arkansas.
Together we identified the inherent problem 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.
Transportation
The elliptical is equipped with two transport wheels, which are engaged when the rear of
the Elliptical is lifted.
Features