Precor EC 850 Getting the Most Out of Your Workout, Muscles exercised during an EC850 workout

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Getting the Most Out of Your Workout

profile consists of 24 segments.

Once you reach the 24th segment, the cursor moves from profile view to

program name, and the program name is highlighted.

8. If desired, modify the other program by returning to Step 5.

9. When you are finished, press ENTER/RESET to save your changes.

The initial start-up prompt, “Choose Workout Program,” appears and the cycle is ready to use.

A workout on the EC850 Professional Cycle provides excellent and efficient cardiovascular conditioning, while strengthening and toning all the major muscle groups in the lower body. Darkened areas in Diagram 5 indicate the muscles worked.

To get the most out of each workout, a general understanding of the principles behind aerobic training is invaluable. The best source of information is your specialty fitness dealer. In addition to providing information on which exercise

Diagram 5

equipment is best for your individual needs, your fitness dealer can provide

 

Muscles exercised during an EC850 workout

1. Trapezius

1

2

3

2

1

2.

Deltoid

3.

Pectorals

4.

Rhomboids

5.

Triceps

6.

Biceps

7.

Latissimus Dorsi

8.

Forearm Flexors/

 

Extensors

9.

Abdominals

10.

Erector Spinae

11.

Gluteals

12.

Hip Flexors

13.

Quadriceps

14.

Hamstrings

15.

Gastrocnemius/

 

Soleus

16.

Peroneus Longus/

 

Brevis

9

12

6

8

13

16

5

8

14

15

16

4

7

10

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Contents EC850 Safety Information Table of Contents About this Manual Before You BeginInstallation Requirements Setting Up the EC850 Professional CycleInterconnecting Cycles Using the Club Setting Program EC850 Understanding the Electronic Console Using the EC850 Professional CycleKeypad Right Display Window Adjusting the SeatPhoto 2 Adjusting the seat Adjusting the HandlebarsTurning the Cycle on and OFF Using Manual Mode Workout ProgramExercising on the EC850 Cycle Profiles Page Designing a Customized Course EC850Page Muscles exercised during an EC850 workout Getting the Most Out of Your WorkoutHow Hard Should I Exercise? Heart Rate Training ZonesHow Often Should I Exercise? How Long Should I Exercise?Using the Diagnostic Program Cleaning the CycleMaintaining the EC850 Professional Cycle Diagnostic Getting Service Readouts Appendix A. SpecificationsSpecifications ChassisUSA