ELLIPTICAL TRAINER

The elliptical trainer is an ideal activity for a combination of both a cardiovascular and full-body work-out.

Benefits

• Low-impact.
• The ability to burn a lot of calories in a short time.
• Build stamina and cardiovascular fitness.

Instructions

1. Stretch and Warm-up for 5 minutes prior to any exercise.
2. Place feet into foot-pads and grasp handles.
3. Begin walking, running, or cross-country skiing motion with a smooth and even stride.
4. Monitor heart-rate to build up to ideal level.
5. Maintain steady pace for 20-30 minutes for ideal aerobic exercise.
6. Cool-down for a 3-5 minute period for recovery of normal heart-rate.
7. Stretch appropriate muscles to ensure recovery to resting position and prevent soreness.

Age Range: 12 Yrs old and up (Children should be supervised by an adult).