Equipment Spotlight: Stationary Bike

Recumbent and Upright Stationary Bike

        Before beginning your workout it is important to adjust the seat to the correct position for you.  Sit on the bike and place your feet on the pedals.  Your knee should have a slight bend in it when your leg is completely extended.  When you find the correct position for you adjust the straps on the pedals to fit your foot comfortably.  This will prevent your feet from slipping off the pedals during your workout. 

            The console will turn on as soon as you begin to pedal.  You then have the option of pushing quick start or to select from a variety of workouts.  These workouts include fat burn, cardio, random, manual, zone training, personal trainer, and hill plus.  The workout buttons can be found on the display console.    

Fat Burn- This workout is low intensity used to burn an individual’s fat reserves.  The program adjusts intensity to maintain a heart rate that is 65% of an individual’s maximum heart rate. 

Cardio- This workout is high intensity.  It focuses on cardiovascular benefits as well as burning fat to the max.  The program adjusts intensity to maintain a heart rate that is 80% of an individual’s maximum heart rate. 

Random- This program changes levels with no specific pattern or progression.  If your looking for a workout to keep you on your toes and prevent you from getting bored this is a good one to consider. 

Manual- This workout allows you to change the intensity level of your workout when ever you choose to or you can keep your workout constant throughout. 

Other workout programs include zone training, personal trainer, and hill plus.

        When using the upright bike you can set your goal using three different measurements.  Choose one from calories, distance or time.  Set your goal and your workout will be complete once you reach your goal.  When choosing a workout the display will prompt you to enter your age, time, and intensity level which you can do so with the number pad on the right of the display.  After entering a number press enter.  To change the time or level of intensity of your workout use the arrows labeled so.  To turn the personal tv monitor on and off you must be pedaling, then press the red power button.  To change the station you can you use the number pad on the left of the display.  All that’s left to do is to enjoy your workout!

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