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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 space your workouts evenly throughout the week.
MUSCLE TONING
To tone muscle while on your
PROGRAMMABLE MAG BIKE
you will need to have the
resistance set quite high. This will put more strain on our 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
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 resistance
making your legs work harder. 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. Effectively, this is the same as if you were training to
improve your fitness, the difference is the goal.
