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Starting Your Workout
Begin and end each workout with a Warm Up / Down session - a few minutes of stretching to help prevent strains, pulls and
cramps.
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Make sure the nearest footplate to you is in the lowest position.
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Grasp the handlebars securely with both hands.
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Step on - put your feet into he pedals one by one.
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Your body should be centred over the pedals.
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Begin to stride, follow the rhythm of the machine.
Finishing Your Workout
1. Slow your elliptical motion to a gradual stop.
2. Take your feet off the footplates one at a time.
End each workout with a Warm Down session - a few minutes of stretching to help prevent strains, pulls and cramps.
Correct Exercise Form
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Stand tall and straight. Don't slump - it will put unnecessary strain on your back and will result in less effective toning in
the leg muscles. Make sure the machine is adjusted properly for your height so that you don't have to slouch to reach the
handlebars. Similarly, you should not be leaning on the handles or gripping them too tightly.
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Stay relaxed. Keep your shoulders, arms, legs and hips loose and unlocked while using a cross trainer. Tension could lead to
injury and will almost certainly make you sore.
All Over Body Workout!
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For an all over body workout, keep your hands on the moving arms.
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To only work the lower body place the hands on the fixed handlebars.
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To put the emphasis on the upper body push with your arms on the moving arms and reduce the amount of effort you are
using with your legs.
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To work different muscles in your legs, try going in reverse.
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