True Manufacturing Company PS/50 manual Your F.I.T. Program, Warm-Up Slow and Deliberate Exercise

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YOUR F.I.T. PROGRAM

CHAPTER FIVE: CREATING AN EXERCISE PROGRAM

In addition to monitoring your heart rate as you exercise, be certain of how quickly your heart rate recovers. If your heart rate is over 120 beats per minute five minutes after exercising, or is higher than normal the morning after exercising, your exertion may be too strenuous for your current level of fitness. Reducing the intensity of your workout is recommended.

The age-adjusted target heart rates indicated in the chart in Appendix A reflect averages. A variety of factors (including medication, emotional state, temperature, and other conditions) can affect the exercise heart rate appropriate for you.

Warning: Consult your doctor to establish the exercise intensity (target heart rate zone) appropriate for your age and

condition before beginning any exercise program.

Warm-Up: Slow and Deliberate Exercise

You are not warmed up until you begin to perspire lightly and breathe more deeply. Warming up prepares your heart and other muscles for more intense exercise and helps you avoid premature exhaustion. Start slowly, exploring different workloads until you can comfortably sustain your exercise level.

A good suggestion is a minimum of three minutes. Perspiration on your brow is a good indicator of a thorough warm-up. The older you are, the longer your warm-up period should be.

BEGINNING YOUR EXERCISE PROGRAM

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Contents Recumbent Bike OWNER’S Guide Thank YOU for Selecting True Review for Your Safety Quick Start Table of Contents This Chapter Riding Your BikeCHAPTER ONE RIDING Your Bike Getting ComfortableRiding Efficiently & Comfortably Using the Chest Strap Chest Strap Heart Rate Monitoring Using Contact Heart Rate Getting the Best Results Possible Display Upper Panel Lower Panel DisplayCHAPTER TWO THE Display Your DisplayUpper Panel Pre-set Workouts Selects desired workout profile Lower PanelHOW These Modes Work Workout Profiles PRE-SET WorkoutsHOW These Modes Work Workout Profiles Heart Rate Control CHAPTER FOUR HEART Rate Control HRC IntroductionConstant HRC Cruise Control HRC Workouts Important Points about HRC Creating AN Exercise Program Frequency How Often You Exercise What is the F.I.T. CONCEPT?METs Using the F.I.T. Concept Warm-Up Slow and Deliberate Exercise Your F.I.T. ProgramWorkout Brisk and Rhythmic Exercise Establishing & Maintaining Fitness Weight & Sports Training Programs HOW to Care for Your Bike Care and MaintenanceHOW to Care for Your Bike Appendix a Appendix a Target Heart Rate ChartAppendix B Appendix B Truefitness.com
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