True Fitness CS8.0 manual F.I.T. Concept Defined, Frequency How Often You Exercise

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THE F.I.T. CONCEPT DEFINED

CHAPTER THIRTEEN: 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 using your bike at low workloads. As you use your bike regularly, higher workloads may be more comfortable and more effective.

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?

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Contents CS8.0 Upright and Recumbent Bike OWNER’S Guide Thank YOU for Selecting True Review for Your Safety Important Safety InstructionsAccept Each Setting and Move to the Next ONE Quick StartTable of Contents TOP Features Fancy Features Basic Features IntroductionTOP Features CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTIONFancy Features Improved Maximum Heart Rate Estimates InsteadBasic Features Riding Your Bike Riding Your BikeWorkout Basics CHAPTER TWO RIDING Your BikeRiding Form Chapter TWO RIDING Your BikeHeart Rate Monitoring Chest Strap Heart Rate Monitoring Contact Heart Rate USE Contact Heart Rate CHRGetting the Most from CHR Display DisplayKeypad Layout CHAPTER THREE THE DisplayWhat the Keys do What the Keys do Upper Console HOW to Read Your Display Workout Setup Setting UP Your Workout During Your WorkoutSetting UP Your Workout CHAPTER FOUR WORKOUT SetupPersonal Power Fine Control Bike Mode Manual ControlPersonal Power Fine Control CHAPTER FIVE MANUAL ControlPRE-SET Workouts Workout Choices CHAPTER SIX PRE-SET WorkoutsHill Workout Profiles Interval Workout Profiles Easy Intervals Sport IntervalsMets Program Level Chapter SIX PRE-SET WoroutsMets CHAPTER SIX PRE-SET WorkoutHeart Rate Control Introduction to HRC CHAPTER SEVEN HEART Rate ControlTypes of HRC Constant & Interval HRC HRC Ultra Overview Chapter SEVEN HEART Rate ControlHRC Ultra Workout Interval HRC Ultra Workout Cruise Control Important Points about HRC Calorie Goal Workout Calorie Goal WorkoutCalorie Goal Workout CHAPTER EIGHT CALORIE Goal WorkoutVisual Explanation Designing Your OWN Workout Creating Your OWN Workout Custom Workouts Custom IntervalsCreating Your OWN Workout CS8.0 Bikes OWNER’S Guide Custom Workouts Custom Intervals Fitness Test Fitness TestTest Introduction CHAPTER TEN FITNESS TestProper Preparation & Behavior HOW the Test Works CHAPTER TEN Fitness TestHOW to USE Your Results Test Specific Issues Medical Ergometer Mode What These Modes do HOW These Modes are DifferentWhat These Modes do HOW These Modes are Different Other Functions Other FUN StuffOther FUN Stuff CHAPTER TWELVE OTHER FunctionsCreating AN Exercise Plan F.I.T. Concept Defined Frequency How Often You ExerciseTime How Long You Exercise Utilizing the F.I.T. Concept Beginning Your F.I.T. Program Workout Brisk and Rhythmic Exercise Establishing & Maintaining Fitness Weight Management Sports Training Setup Mode Getting Into Setup Mode Customizable Options OdometersGetting Into Setup Mode CHAPTER FOURTEEN Setup ModeChapter Fourteen Setup Mode Customizable OptionsMore Custom Options CHAPTER FOURTEEN SETUP Mode OdometersCare and Maintenance HOW to Care for Your BikeKeeping Your Bike Clean CHAPTER FIFTEEN CARE and MaintenanceAppendix a Target Heart Rate Chart Appendix aNEW Hrmax Equation Appendix B Appendix BVO2 MET Explanation Appendix C Appendix C Personal Power Calculation Appendix D Appendix DFulltext.htm Specific Advice for Appendix E Appendix E Bibliography Bibliography URLBibliography Truefitness.com