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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 to space your workouts evenly throughout the week.
MUSCLE TONING
To tone muscle while on your
ELLIPTICAL STRIDER
you will need to have the resistance set quite high. This
will put more strain on your 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 may 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
the resistance by making your legs work harder than normal. 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. This is effectively the same as if you were training to improve your fitness, the difference being
the goal.
