paragon II owner’s guide v1.1.qxd 8/14/2001 4:48 PM Page 7
WARNING! To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electrical shock or injury to persons:
•Never use the treadmill before securing the safety tether clip to your clothing.
•If you experience chest pains, nausea, dizziness, or shortness of breath, stop exercising immediately and consult your physician before continuing.
•Do not wear clothes that might catch on any part of the treadmill.
•Keep power cord away from heated surfaces.
•Keep children off of treadmill at all times.
•Do not use treadmill outdoors.
•Unplug treadmill before moving it.
•Do not remove the treadmill motor covers or roller covers. Service should be performed only by an authorized Horizon Fitness service provider.
•Treadmill should be plugged into a dedicated 20amp circuit.
CHILDREN
•Keep children off your Treadmill at all times.
•When the Treadmill is in use, young children and pets should be kept at least 10 feet away.
OTHER SAFETY TIPS FOR YOUR HORIZON FITNESS TREADMILL
CAUTION! If you experience chest pains, nausea, dizziness or shortness of breath, stop exercising immediately and consult your physician before continuing.
•Do not wear clothing that might catch on any part of the Treadmill.
•Read this Owner’s Guide before operating this Treadmill.
CLEANING
•Clean with soap and slightly damp cloth only; never use solvents.
EXERCISE GUIDELINES
Always consult your physician before beginning an exercise program.
How Often?
The American Heart Association recommends that you exercise at least 3 to 4 days per week to maintain cardiovascular fitness. If you have other goals such as weight or fat loss, you will achieve your goal faster with more frequent exercise. Whether it’s 3 days or 6 days, remember that your ultimate goal should be to make exercise a lifetime habit. Many people are successful staying with a fitness program if they set aside a specific time of day to exercise. It doesn’t matter whether it’s in the morning before your shower, during lunch hour or while watching the evening news. What’s more important is that it’s a time that allows you to keep a schedule, and a time when you won’t be interrupted. If you are to be successful with your fitness pro- gram, you have to make it a priority in your life. So decide on a time, pull out your day planner and pencil in your exercise times for the next month!
How Long?
For aerobic exercise benefits, it’s recommended that you exercise from between 24 and 32 minutes per session. But start slowly and gradually increase your exercise times. If you’ve been sedentary during the past year, it may be a good idea to keep your exercise times to as little as five minutes initially. Your body will need time to adjust to the new activity. If your goal is weight loss, a longer exercise session at lower intensities has been found to be most effective. A workout time of 48 minutes or more is recommended for best weight loss results.
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