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Ironman Fitness Recumbent Bike ODYSSEY User Manual

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Important Information

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Workout information

Cat and Camel

Rest on your hands and knees. Round your back

by contracting your abdominal muscles and

tucking in your pelvis; hold for five seconds. Then

allow your back to sag toward the floor as you lift

your chect and head; hold for five seconds.

Repeat the combination 10 times.

Tilt your head gently toward one shoulder,

keeping your shoulders level and your face

pointed straight ahead. Hold for five seconds,

then tilt your head toward the other shoulder. and

hold for five seconds. Re peat five times on each

side.

In a smooth, continuous motion, make a circle

with your shoulders: Raise them up

towards your ears, pull them together behind you,

lower them to a resting position, then roll them

forward. Repeat then roll them forward. Repeat

10 times.

Prone on Elbows

Supline Lumbar Rotation

Knees to Chest

Lie on your stomach with your feet together. Rest

on your forearms with your elbows directly under

your sholdres. Relax lower back and abdomen

into the floor. Hold for 30-60 seconds or until

muscles feel looser

Lie on your back with your knees bent. Keeping your

knees together against the floor, roll your knees to one

side until you feel a stretch in your back or hip. Hold for

30-60 seconds or until muscles feel looser. Repeat on

opposte side.

Lie on your back. Bend your knees, and lift your

feet off the floor. Grasp your knees with your

arms and pull your knees toward your chest.

Hold for 20 Repeat three to five times..

EXERCISE GUIDELINES

Cervical Side Bends

Shoulder Circles

WARNING!

Before beginning this or any exercise program, you should consult your physician.This is

especially important for individuals over the age of 35 or individuals with pre-existinghealth

problems. Flexibility is a key to fitness. Stretch all major muscle groups at least two to three

times per week after a 5 to 10 minute warmup. Stretch just to the point of a gentle tug. If you

have back, joint, or other health problems, talk to your doctor first