Exercises - LifeGear 16062 Owner's Manual

EXERCISES

How to use your Motorized Oxy Cycle.
The Motorized Oxy Cycle can only be used after the power cord is plugged into the
electrical outlet. Do NOT use the Motorized Oxy Cycle without the power plugged in
as this will damage the equipment. When using the Motorized Oxy Cycle, the proper
way to exercise is to set the desired exercise time by turning the Time Control Knob on the
controller and to set the desired rotational speed of the pedal by turning the Speed Control
Knob on the controller, and then following that speed to get the best results. Pedaling at
excessive speeds or applying excessive force will activate the overload protection circuitry to
stop the motor (to allow user pull out their feet/hands). The motor will turn off for 2-3
seconds and then turn on again automatically. If the motor overload situation persists
(motor turns off and then turns on) for 10 times, the motor will stop working completely, it
may cause motor damage. The STOP sign will appear on the screen of the digital display
computer and the controller will alarm. Please turn the Speed Control Knob in a
counterclockwise direction to the off position and then you may turn the Speed Control Knob
in a clockwise direction to start exercise again.
Range of motion and flexibility
This motorized oxy cycle can be used both upper and lower body. As a lower body device,
it works with passive motion to increase tone of the quadriceps muscles (muscles in the
thigh) and circulate blood flow to the entire lower leg and foot. For upper body use, it
perform as a resistance device allowing the user to use the pedals as hand grips to exercise
the muscles of the arm (biceps, triceps, deltoids and the smaller muscles of the forearms).
Routine
People vary in how they adapt to repetitive exercise. In developing an exercise routine pay
attention to how you feel especially after an exercise is completed. You may feel tired but
you should not feel exhausted. When you first start exercising, the principal muscles you
use will ache slightly, especially the next day. However, they should not hurt to cramp. No
matter what the recommended exercise routine, never exercise beyond the point of
discomfort.
For the first two weeks, you should begin with 5-10 minutes once a day at a low speed.
After the first two weeks, you can increase the time on the device to 15-20 minutes as you
become more accustomed to the exercise. The speed can also be increased to the high
setting once you have adapted to the device. Longer periods of exercise will result in
greater gains for you.
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