Using your EXERCISE CYCLE will provide you with several benefits, it will improve your physical
fitness, tone muscle and in conjunction with calorie controlled diet help you lose weight.
1.
The warm Up Phase
This stage helps get the blood flowing around the body and the muscles working properly. It will also
reduce the risk of cramp and muscle injury. It is advisable to do a few stretching exercises as shown
below. Each stretch should be held for approximately 30 seconds, do not force or jerk your muscles
into a stretch - if it hurts, STOP.
2.The Exercise Phase
This is the stage where you put the effort in. After regular use , the muscles in your legs will become
more flexible. Work to your own pace but it is very important to maintain a steady tempo throughout.
The rate of work should be sufficient to raise your heart beat into the target zone shown on the graph
below.
SIDE BENDS
FORWARD
BENDS
OUTER THIGH
INNER THIGH
CALF / ACHILLES
HEART RATE
TARGET ZONE
MAXIMUM
COOL DOWN
AGE
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