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Using the DeskCycle
The Proper Technique for Using Under-Desk Bikes
Using the DeskCycle correctly will keep your upper body still, keep your chair from swiveling, and
prevent you from pushing the bike away from you. For best results, practice using the DeskCycle as
described in the steps below at the minimum resistance. Do this for a week before you increase the
resistance to 2. Then use it at 2 for at least a week before increasing to 3.
Step 2. Keep Your Upper Body Still. Pedal with Your Legs, Not Your Body.
Keeping your upper body still makes it easy to focus on your work. Your body should not move from
side to side and your chair should not swivel when pedaling the bike.
• Pedal with your legs, not your body.
• Don’t rock from side to side.
• Pedal downward.
Keep the Resistance Low (3 or less) When Working at Your Desk
Most people should not exceed the resistance setting of 3 when working at their desk.
Higher resistances can be distracting. However, some people do just fine on level 4. The key is to train
yourself using the proper technique at the lower resistances. See the previous sections for details.
Step 1. Pedal Downward
The most important advice we can give you is to pedal
downward. This will keep the bike in place.
If the bike moves away from you then you are not
pedaling downward.
1. Begin pushing on the pedal when the pedal arm is
around the 2 o’clock position. See the image to the
right.
2. Pedal downward as the arrow indicates.
Step 3. Keep Your Feet Level on the
Downward Stroke
When pedaling downward, point your toes
forward so that your feet are level to the
ground. This will prevent your heel from hitting
the ground or the rear bar. See the picture to
the right for reference.
Press down on the pedal
