FITNESS TIPS
CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN
Before using this product, please consult your personal physician for a complete physical
examination. Your doctor should approve frequent and strenuous exercise. If any
discomfort should result from your use of this product, stop exercising and consult your
doctor. Proper usage of this product is essential. Please read your manual carefully
before exercising. Please keep all children away from the equipment during use and when
equipment is unattended.
Dress comfortably
Always wear appropriate clothing, including athletic shoes, when exercising. Do not wear
loose clothing that could become caught during exercise.
Check your equipment
Make sure that all bolts and nuts are tightened when equipment is in use. Periodic
maintenance is required on all exercise equipment in order to keep it in good condition.
Begin at your Fitness level
How you begin your exercise program depends on your physical condition. If you have
been inactive for several years, or are severely overweight, you must start slowly and
increase your time gradually, a few minutes per week.
Initially you may be able to exercise only for a few minutes in your target zone; however,
your aerobic fitness will improve over the next six to eight weeks. Do not become
discouraged if it takes longer. It is important to work at your own pace. Ultimately, you
will be able to exercise continuously for 30 minutes. The better your aerobic fitness, the
harder you will have to work to stay in your target zone. But remember these essentials.
Contact your physician before starting a workout or training program. Have him review
your training and diet programs to advise you on a workout routine you should adopt.
Begin your training program slowly with realistic goals that have been set by you and your
physician. Supplement your program with some type of aerobic exercise such as Walking,
Jogging, Swimming, Dancing and Bike Riding.
Monitor your pulse frequently. If you do not have an electronic heart rate monitor, have
your physician show you the proper way to manually check your pulse by using your wrist or
neck. Establish your target heart rate based on your age and condition.
Drink plenty of fluids during the course of your routine. You must replace the water content
that you have lost from excessive exercising to avoid dehydration. Fluids should be room
temperature when consumed. Avoid drinking large amounts of cold liquids.
Check your pulse
To make sure your heart is beating in its target zone, you will need to know how to monitor
your heart rate. The easiest way is to feel the pulse in the carotid artery on either side of
your neck, between the windpipe and the large neck muscles. Count the number of beats
in ten seconds then multiply by six. This gives you the number of beats per minute.
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