Exercises - LifeGear 16075 Owner's Manual

EXERCISES

How to use your Magnetic Resistance Mini Bike.
When using the Magnetic Resistance Mini Bike, the proper way to exercise is to set the
desired resistance by turning the Tension Control Knob, and then pedaling to get the best
results. Pedaling at excessive speeds or applying excessive force will damage the product
or injury to persons. Please begin exercise at a slow pedaling speed.
Range of motion and flexibility
This magnetic resistance mini bike 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 slow pedaling
speed. After the first two weeks, you can increase the exercise time to 15-20 minutes as
you become more accustomed to the exercise. The pedaling speed can also be increased
once you have adapted to the device. Longer periods of exercise will result in greater gains
for you.
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