COOL DOWN
How lo ng should I exercise?
How often sh ould I exercise?
In an exercise program, when the workout time has expired, "ACCU DATA"
appears on the display. Accumulated data, including time, distance, calorie
expenditure, average heart rate appear. Then "COOL DOWN" appears on the
display as the unit enters a two-minute cool down period. When the unit
counts down to "0:00", PROGRAM indicators flash, and the "SELECT
PROGRAM" prompt appears on the display. Press QUICK START to
immediately start exercising, or press START to take advantage of user
information.
The duration of your exercise session should depend on your fitness level. In
general, it is recommended that you maintain your heart rate in the training
zone for at least ten minutes to realize an aerobic benefit. As your fitness level
increases, you will be able to maintain your heart rate in the training zone for
longer periods, usually between 20 and 30 minutes.
When starting your workout, use the first several minutes to warm up, then
slowly increase your workload to bring your heart rate into your specific
training zone. At the end of your workout, gradually decrease your workload
and exercise lightly to "cool down".
To achieve the greatest benefits, perform aerobic exercises three to five times
a week. Allow about 24 hours between workouts for your body to recover.
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