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I ntroduction
Good health is an exercise in common sense.
The basics of good health are really common
sense. Eat right, drink lots of water, get enough
sleep, and exercise at least 3-4 times a week.
It may sound simple, but to achieve the look
and vitality most health-conscious men and
women want, takes more discipline than most
people are willing to endure. Having fitness
equipment in your home makes it easier to
achieve your goals. And having Diamondback
equipment gives you even more of an edge.
Because when your equipment is comfortable,
simple and effective, you exercise more. And
that means better results.
A workout that works for you.
To maintain
cardiovascular fitness, the American Heart
Association recommends that you exercise 3
to 4 days a week at 60%-75% of your maximum
heart rate. By monitoring your heart rate while
you exercise, you can get the most effective
workout in the least amount of time. It’s the
easiest way of determining if you’re exercising
at a safe and effective level. Of course, if you
want to lose weight or reach a higher level of
athletic conditioning, working out 5 to 6 times
a week will help you achieve that goal faster.
Get a smart start on exercising.
1. Always stretch before your workout to loosen
muscles, and afterwards to cool down.
2. The first few minutes of your workout should
be devoted to warming up muscles before a
vigorous workout, and building your heart
rate slowly.
3. After your aerobic workout of about 24-32
minutes, spend 10 minutes gradually reducing
your heart rate with a lower resistance level.
4. The 800 Series consoles contain integrated
warmup and cooldown programs to safely
bring your heart rate up and back down again.
Remember, start slow, with intensity low, until
you build endurance and strength. And always
consult your physician before beginning any
exercise program.
LED’s =
The lights on the face of the console.
Programs =
Quick Start, Manual, Random, Interval, Hill, Strength, Target HR, HR Interval
Stage =
Represented by a vertical column of lights on the dot matrix screen.
Watts =
The amount of energy currently being expended.
Work =
The amount of energy expended during exercise.
Glossary of Terms