Horizon Fitness T61, T62, T64, T63 manual Conditioning Guidelines, Perceived Exertion Level

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CONDITIONING GUIDELINES

ALWAYS CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE BEGINNING AN EXERCISE PROGRAM.

HOW OFTEN? (Frequency of Workouts)

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 breakfast, 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. To be successful with your fitness program, 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? (Duration of Workouts)

For aerobic exercise benefits, it’s recommended that you exercise from between 24 and 60 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.

HOW HARD? (Intensity of Workouts)

How hard you workout is also determined by your goals. If you use your treadmill to prepare for a 5K run, you will probably work out at a higher intensity than if your goal is general fitness. Regardless of your long term goals, always begin an exercise program at low intensity. Aerobic exercise does not have to be painful to be beneficial! There are two ways to measure your exercise intensity. The first is by monitoring your heart rate (using the grip pulse handlebars or a wireless chest transmitter - may be sold separately), and the second is by evaluating your perceived exertion level (this is simpler than it sounds!).

PERCEIVED EXERTION LEVEL

A simple way to gauge your exercise intensity is to evaluate your perceived exertion level. While exercising, if you are too winded to maintain a conversation without gasping, you are working out too hard. A good rule of thumb is to work to the point of exhilaration, not exhaustion. If you cannot catch your breath, it’s time to slow down. Always be aware of these warning signs of overexertion.

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS INTRODUCTION

ASSEMBLY

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

TREADMILL OPERATION

TROUBLESHOOTING CONDITIONING & MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES

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Contents Treadmill USER’S Guide Page T R O D U C T I O N Table of ContentsGrounding Instructions Important PrecautionsOperation Other Safety Tips for Your TreadmillS E M B LY Also enter this serial number on your Warranty CardUnpacking Enter Your Serial Number Model Name in the Boxes belowTools Included Parts Included By stepping on Lock Latch on lower right side Tighten Repeat on the right sideBe sure to tighten bolts after all are lined up Insert 2 Bolts ? into Support BarsBefore YOU Begin Safety KEYLocation of the Treadmill Here are Just a FEW of the Health Benefits of ExerciseProper Usage FoldingMoving If the running belt is too far to the right side Tensioning the Running BeltTreadmill Operation Wireless Chest Transmitter HandlebarsT64 model only and sold separately Select a Program Quick Start UPSelect a Level Select a TimeO G R a M Rolling T63, T64 models O G R a M Intervals T61, T62, T63, T64 models Intervals Program SegmentsO G R a M Race T62, T63, T64 models O G R a M Custom 1 & 2 T63, T64 models, T62 has User 1 only Perceived Exertion Level Conditioning GuidelinesExample Target Heart Rate Zone ChartStretch First StretchingStanding Calve Muscle Stretch Standing Quadriceps StretchKeeping AN Exercise Dairy Warm UPCool Down Weekly Totals Weekly LOG SheetsMonth Monthly Goal Week # Distance Calories Monthly LOG SheetsMonthly Totals N T H N T H LY Goal Week # Distance Calories Monthly Totals Monthly Goal Week # Distance CaloriesTroubleshooting Troubleshooting TreadmillCommon Product Questions Solution Troubleshooting Heart RateAfter Each USE Daily I N T E N a N C EEvery Week Every 6 MonthsFrame Lifetime Limited Home USE WarrantyPage Customer Tech Support