Reebok Fitness RBTL18910 manual Reebok University, Walking and Cardiorespiratory Endurance

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REEBOK UNIVERSITY

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Working with the world’s best professionals, Reebok University has created a host of original programs, such as Step Reebok®, Walk ReebokSM, Slide ReebokSM and Reebok City JamSM. The industry has adopted Reebok programming as the “gold” standard. Our guidelines and terminology are used by fitness profes- sionals and participants around the world, and our exceptional programming has been approved in the United States by AFAA and ACE for continuing educa- tion credits.

WALKING AND CARDIORESPIRATORY ENDURANCE

Scientific studies confirm that walking at a moderate to brisk pace can enhance aerobic fitness. Rippe and his colleagues1 found

that of 500 subjects tested, 67% of the men and 90% of the women were able to reach their tar- get heart rates by walking 4 to 4.5 miles per hour.

Pollock and his col- leagues2 found that middle-aged

men who walked at a pace of

3.5to 4.5 miles per hour for 40

four times per week had the same cardiovascular im- provements as men the same age who jogged for 30 minutes three times per week. Although the intensity of exercise was lower for the walkers than the runners, the increased duration and frequency of walking pro- vided the walkers with similar aerobic benefits as the runners.

On the basis of current research, it seems clear that walking at a moderate to brisk pace can be an excel- lent aerobic activity.

WALKING AND REDUCED RISK FOR CARDIOVAS- CULAR DISEASE

Several studies have found that regular walking at any speed can increase HDL-C cholesterol (a high-density lipoprotein which removes excess cholesterol from the body) and can lower concentrations of blood triglyc- erides (a storage form of fat), thus reducing the risk for cardiovascular disease.

Duncan and his colleagues3 concluded that exercise does not have to be vigorous to reduce cardiovascular risk factors. In other words, people who choose to stroll rather than walk briskly can reduce their risk for cardiovascular disease.

After studying the physical activity patterns of 17,000 Harvard alumni over a 20-year period, Paffenbarger and his colleagues4 concluded that walking as little as five city blocks per day can reduce the risk of cardio- vascular disease, and walking 2 miles per day can reduce the risk of a heart attack by 28% or more. Therefore, while walking at a fast pace will improve aerobic fitness, walking at any speed (slow or fast) can reduce a person's risk for heart disease.

WALKING AND WEIGHT REDUCTION

Walking is an excellent activity for burning calories. The steeper the incline and/or the faster the speed, the more calories are burned. For example, a 150-pound person walking at 3.5 miles per hour on flat ground will burn about 300 calories per hour. This same person will burn 400 calories per hour on a gentle 4% incline and 500 calories per hour on a steeper 10% incline. If this person speeds the pace up to 4 miles per hour on level ground, 350 calories will be burned in one hour.5

It should be noted that participants who do not wish to walk at faster speeds can burn a comparable number of calories by walking for longer periods of time.

WALKING AND BONE DENSITY

Osteoporosis is a major health problem in the United States, affecting an estimated 15 to 30 million people. An age-related disorder, osteoporosis reduces the density of bones. This disease can be life-threatening since many older people die as a result of complica- tions suffered from broken bones. Adequate calcium in the diet and weight-bearing exercises seem to reduce the risk of osteoporosis.

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Contents Customer HOT Line Model No. RBTL18910 Serial NoTable of Contents Important Precautions Page Back Right Side Before YOU BeginAssembly Chest Pulse Sensor TROUBLE-SHOOTING HOW to USE the Chest Pulse SensorHOW to PUT on the Chest Pulse Sensor Chest Pulse Sensor Care and MaintenanceHOW to Plug in the Power Cord Treadmill OperationPerformant Lubetm Walking Belt Features of the Console Description of the Console HOW to Turn on the Power HOW to USE the Manual ModeTime/Segment Time Calories displayDistance/Incline Select one of the six preset programs HOW to USE the Preset ProgramsHOW to USE the Pulse Programs Enter a maximum heart rate setting Select one of the two custom programs HOW to Create Custom ProgramsHOW to USE Custom Programs HOW to Connect Your Portable Stereo HOW to Connect Your Computer HOW to Connect Your Home StereoHOW to Connect Your VCR Audio Adapter CablePressVCR. the Play button on your CD player or Whenkey. the program is completed, remove Follow the on-line instructions to start the program HOW to USE Programs Directly from OUR WEB SiteInformation MODE/DEMO Mode Important The Pulse display should be blank. IfButton so the Pulse display is blank HOW to Lower the Treadmill for USE HOW to Fold and Move the TreadmillHOW to Fold the Treadmill for Storage HOW to Move the TreadmillProblemsolution TROUBLE-SHOOTINGProblem Solution Walking and Reduced Risk for CARDIOVAS- Cular Disease Walking and Weight ReductionReebok University Walking and Cardiorespiratory EnduranceWalking and Stress Reduction Walking and InjuriesReferences Exercise Frequency Exercise GuidelinesExercise Intensity Workout GuidelinesKey Qty Description Part List -MODEL NO. RBTL18910HOW to Order Replacement Parts Exploded MODELNO. RBTL18910Exploded DRAWING-MODEL NO. RBTL18910 Limited Warranty