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EXERCISES
This device can be used for 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).
Leg Exercise
For use as a lower body device-place the device on a
non-slip surface prior to use, and sit comfortable in a
chair with the device directly in front of you such that
the knee joint is not flexed less than 90 degrees.
User can wear rubber soled shoes or barefoot on the
pedals to exercise.
Do not stand on the unit to exercise, only exercise
at seated position. Make sure the seat does not
move or pivot.
Arm Exercise
When using this device for upper exercise-it should be
placed directly in front of the user on a table top, and
the user should be seated in a comfortable chair such
that they can easily reach the pedals without over
straightening the elbow joint. This can be
accomplished by either placing a seat cushion on top
of the seat or by moving the device closer to the user.
