Riding efficiently and comfortably – True Fitness PS900 User Manual

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Foot

Position

Riders are most efficient if they place

the ball of their foot in the center of

the pedal.

Other riders are more comfortable

if the arch of their foot is against the

pedal. Riders are encouraged to be as

efficient as possible, but use your own

judgement in the comfort/efficiency

tradeoff.

Most riders will find a comfort/efficiency sweet spot at a

pedal cadence around 80 rpm. More serious riders desiring

maximum performance typically pedal at around 100 rpm. For

electromechanical and safety reasons, the bike will not provide

the fully requested workload when your pedal cadence falls below

55 rpm.

Breathe in a regular and relaxed manner. Many exercisers do

not breathe enough, which reduces their exercise capacity and

comfort. You might want to try breathing deeper and more

frequently to see if it helps your exercise regime.

PS900 Owner’s Guide

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Pedal

Cadence

Breathing

Riding Efficiently and Comfortably

CHAPTER ONE: RIDING YOUR BIKE

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