Carido Exercises

Question 1

Treadmill

Answer 1

• Use a heel/toe action
• Look directly forward
• Stand near the front of the belt
• Avoid holding on while running,
• Keep torso upright
• Keep upper body relaxed

Question 2

X-Trainer

Answer 2

• Place whole foot on footplates
• Keep heels down
• Keep torso upright
• Look straight ahead
• Keep shoulders down
• Do not rock from side to side

Question 3

Recline Bike

Answer 3

• Set seat to comfortable distance
• Sit tall and face forward
• Pedal without rocking from side to side
• Keep upper body relaxed

Question 4

Hand Bike

Answer 4

• Set seat to comfortable distance
• Sit tall and face forward
• Grasp handles with overhand grip
• Keep upper body relaxed

Question 5

Upright Bike

Answer 5

• Set seat to proper height
• Sit tall and face forward
• Pedal without rocking from side to side
• Keep upper body relaxed

Question 6

Rower

Answer 6

• Sit up tall
• Drive off with the legs and then pull with the arms
• Avoid slouching
• Pull handle into abdomen
• Do not twist chain
• Use an overhand grip.