BH FITNESS G6130, Instructions For Assembly And Use

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ADVANTAGES OF EXERCISE.-
Regular exercise below a certain level
for 15/20 minutes becomes aerobic.
Aerobic exercise is basically exercise
that uses oxygen. Normally, this is a
continuous exercise without pauses.
In addition to sugars and fats, the
body also needs oxygen. Regular
exercise improves the body’s ability to
supply oxygen to all of the muscles
and at the same time improve lung
function, the heart’s pumping capacity
and better blood circulation. In short,
the energy produced during exercise
burns kilocalories (known as calories).
EXERCISE & WEIGHT
CONTROL.-
The food we eat is transformed into,
among other things, energy (calories)
for our body. If we take in more calories
than we burn then the result is an
increase in weight and vice versa, if we
burn more calories than we eat, we lose
weight. When resting the body burns
around 70 calories per hour to keep our
vital functions active. The table shows
approximate energy use for an average
person doing various activities.
ACTIVITY CALORIES
USED PER
HOUR
Walking, moderate
pace
140
Housework 150
Swimming (400 m/h) 300
Dancing 350
Walking, brisk (6 km/h) 370
Tennis 420
Cycling (30 km/h) 500
Squash 690
EXERCISE PROGRAM.-
Before starting any exercise program,
bearing in mind that exercise programs
vary depending on age and physical
condition, it is advisable to consult your
doctor given that you will achieve better
results based on his/her advice or
suggestions. Regardless of whether
your goal is to become fitter, control
your weight or for physiotherapy, always
remember that your exercise should be
gradual, planned, varied and not too
demanding. We recommend that you
should exercise 3 to 5 times per week.
Before beginning a session it is
important to do a warm-up for 2-3
minutes at low speed. This will help
protect your muscles and prepare your
cardiorespiratory system.
The next stage will last 15-20 minutes at
a pulse rate of between 65 to 75%, or
between 75 to 85% for those already
accustomed to exercise. At a later
stage, once we have become fitter, we
can divide this time between both levels
but always remembering that the pulse
rate must not exceed 85% (aerobic
area) and never reach the maximum
heart rate limit that corresponds to our
age.
We you have finished, it is important to
relax the muscles. This can be done by
walking at a low speed for 2-3 minutes
until the heart rate drops below the 65%
line. This will prevent muscle pain,
especially after an intense session. It is
also advisable to finish the program with
some relaxation exercises on the floor.
FINAL NOTE :
We hope that you enjoy your unit. You
will soon notice the benefits of your
controlled exercise program, you will
feel better, have more energy and
suffer less stress. You will see for