True Fitness PS75 manual F.I.T. Concept Defined, Frequency How Often You Exercise

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The F.I.T. Concept Defined

CHAPTER FOUR: DESIGNING AN EXERCISE PROGRAM

The workout portion of your exercise program consists of three major variables: Frequency, Intensity, and Time.

Frequency: How Often You Exercise

You should exercise three to five times a week to improve your cardiovascular and muscle fitness. Improvements are significantly smaller with less frequent exercise.

Intensity: How Hard You Exercise

Intensity of exercise is reflected in your heart rate. Exercise must be sufficiently rigorous to strengthen your heart muscle and condition your cardiovascular system. Only your doctor can prescribe the target training heart range appropriate for your particular needs and physical condition.

Start with exercise that stimulates you to breathe more deeply.

Alternate days of moderate and easy exercise to help your body adapt to new levels of exertion without unnecessary strain.

If you are just beginning an exercise program, you may be most comfortable walking at a speed of 1-2 mph. As you use your treadmill regularly, higher speeds may be more comfortable and more effective.

Inability to maintain a smooth, rhythmic motion suggests that your speed and/or elevation may be too great.

If you feel out of breath before you have exercised 12 minutes, you are probably exercising too hard.

What is the F.I.T. Concept

28PS 75 Treadmill Owner’s Guide

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Contents Treadmill Owners Manual Thank You For Selecting True Review for Your Safety Review for Your Safety Table of Contents Pause your workout by pressing Quick Start GuideStarting & Stopping Your Treadmill This Chapter Basic OperationsChapter ONE Basic Operations Using the KeyboardManual Operation Setting Time or Distance Targets Enter your weight and pressHeart Rate Monitoring For Best Contact Heart RateResults Pre-Set Workouts Walking Calorie Burn Hill Intervals Special WorkoutsChanges in Grade Changes in Speed Walking Running Speed Intervals RampGlute Buster Leg Shaper Cardio Challenge Classic Pre-Set Workouts= Incline = Speed Speed Intervals Heart Rate Control Workouts Chapter TWO Heart Rate Control Workouts HRC IntroductionEasy Steps to a Heart Rate Control Workout Heart Rate Control WorkoutImportant Points About HRC User Programs How to Record & Run User Programs Create a User Program How To Record Run User ProgramsUsing a User Program How to Record & Run User ProgramsClearing a User Program this will clear both user programs Designing an Exercise Program Frequency How Often You Exercise F.I.T. Concept DefinedIntensity How Hard You Exercise Time How Long You Exercise METsUtilizing the F.I.T. Concept Warm-Up Slow and Deliberate Exercise Beginning Your F.I.T. ProgramCool-Down Slow and Relaxed Exercise Workout Brisk and Rhythmic ExerciseBeginning a Fitness Program Establishing and Maintaining Fitness When you are training to improve strength and performance Weight and Sports Training ProgramsCare and Maintenance Treadbelt Lubrication Regular Cleaning Lubrication and CleaningImportant do not clean or wipe under the running belt Expert Service Treadbelt Adjustment Treadbelt AdjustmentTreadbelt Tension Treadbelt TensionTarget Heart Rate Chart Appendix a METs Table 42 PS 75 Treadmill Owner’s Guide Appendix BTruefitness.com