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3. The Cool-Down Phase
This stage is to let your Cardio-vascular System and muscles wind down. This is a repeat of the warm up exercise
e.g. reduce your tempo, continue for approximately 5 minutes. The stretching exercises should now be repeated,
again remembering not to force or jerk your muscles into the stretch.
As you get fitter you may need to train longer and harder. It is advisable to train at least three times a week, and if
possible to space your workouts evenly throughout the week.
MUSCLE TONING
To tone muscle while on your
ELLIPTICAL STRIDER
you will need to have the resistance set quite high. This will
put more strain on your leg muscles and may mean you cannot train for as long as you would like. If you are also
trying to improve your fitness you may need to alter your training program. You should train as normal during the
warm-up and cool-down phases, but towards the end of the exercise phase you should increase the resistance by
making your legs work harder than normal. You will have to reduce your speed to keep your heart rate in the
target zone.
WEIGHT LOSS
The important factor here is the amount of effort you put in. The harder and longer you work the more calories you
will burn. This is effectively the same as if you were training to improve your fitness, the difference being the goal.
