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Primary muscle groups targeted:
glutes
quadriceps
hamstrings
calf muscles
hip flexors
Technique: Have a slight bend of the knees, with your back straight. Maintain a slight swinging of the arms, relaxed shoulders, and gaze forward.
Benefits:
increase in cardiovascular fitness
increase in muscle power and endurance
increase bone strength
decrease risk of type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, heart disease
decrease body fat
*use incline and speed to increase intensity*
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Primary muscle groups targeted:
glutes
quadriceps
hamstrings
calf muscles
abdominal muscles
hip flexors
shoulders
Technique: Allow a bend in the knees, while keeping both your toes and knees pointed straight. Elbows should swing at a 90 degree angle.
Benefits:
increase in cardiovascular fitness
increase in muscle power and endurance
increase bone strength
decrease risk of type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, heart disease
decrease body fat
*use incline and speed to increase intensity*
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Primary muscle groups targeted:
quadriceps
hamstrings
glutes
calf muscles
hip flexors
Technique: Before sitting, make sure height of seat is aligned at the hips. Knee should have a slight bend at the bottom of a full pedal.
Benefits:
increase in cardiovascular fitness
increase in muscle power and endurance
increase flexibility
increase bone strength
improve joint mobility
decrease risk of type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, heart disease
decrease body fat
*seated used as modification to upright*
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Primary muscle groups targeted:
quadriceps
hamstrings
glutes
calf muscles
hip flexors
shoulders, triceps, upper back
Technique: Keep your back straight. Maintain a slight bend in the knees. Swing arm opposite of leg coming forward.
Benefits:
increase in cardiovascular fitness
increase in muscle power and endurance
flexibility
improve joint mobility
decrease risk of type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, heart disease
decrease body fat
*less stress on joints*
Primary Muscle Groups
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