LifeFitness LifeCycle GX Operation Manual page 20

CYCLING TECHNIQUE
SKILLS
Once the bike is set up correctly the user is in a position to adopt a safe,
effi cient and enjoyable workout.
CORRECT POSITIONING
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Sit with your backside at the rear of the saddle
so that your sitting bones are supported
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Lift the chest and look straight ahead
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Lean forward, hinging from the hips and NOT
arching the spine
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Place the hands on the handlebars in Position
2 and slightly relax shoulders and arms. (see
pages 22-23 for body and hand position
overview).
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The abdominals should be engaged to
provide a strong core
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