Spinning NXT - Spinning Program Safety; General Safety Precautions; Riding Safety and Hydration

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• Consult your physician prior to beginning this or any other exercise program. Not all exercise routines are suitable for
everyone. Discontinue any exercise that causes you discomfort and consult a medical expert.
• Ensure that the adjustment knobs (saddle height, saddle fore/aft and handlebar height) are properly secured and do not
interfere with your pedaling of motion.
• Children under the age of 16 should not ride the Spinner
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bike.
• Do not insert any object, hand or foot into any openings. Do not expose hands, arms or feet to the drive mechanism or any
other potentially moving parts of the bike.
• The body weight for individuals riding the Spinner
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NXT should not exceed 350 pounds (159 kg).
• Spinner
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bikes have a weighted flywheel and a fixed gear that do not allow riders to coast. This means that in order to stop,
you must gradually slow your pedal strokes rather than stopping abruptly. If you need to stop immediately, push down on the
red resistance knob.
• After use, turn the knob clockwise to increase the resistance so that the pedals will not rotate freely.
• If at any time you feel dizzy or have diculty breathing, press down on the red resistance knob until you come to a complete
stop and carefully dismount the bike.
• Listen to your body, ride at your own pace, and set a resistance load that feels right for you.
• Keep children and pets away from the bike whenever it is in use.
• Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of water throughout your ride.
• During warm-up and cool-down, pedal with a light amount of resistance at all times, The Spinning
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program reminds riders to
maintain a connection to the flywheel with resistance throughout the ride.
• Stay in control by executing all movements and hand positions at a slow pace before attempting to increase your pedaling speed.
• Focus on form, posture and smooth transitions between movements.
• Always ride with proper footwear. Do not ride with bare feet or open-toed shoes.
• Keep shoe laces tucked in and foot straps snug around your shoe. If your foot does come out of the toe clip, push down on
the resistance knob to stop the flywheel’s motion before clipping back in.
SPINNING
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PROGRAM SAFETY