Horizon Fitness ELITE 3.0R, 2.0R, 3.0R manual How Hard?, Perceived Exertion Level

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HOW HARD?

How hard you workout is also determined by your goals. If you use your Horizon Fitness recumbent bike to prepare for a 5K race, 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 inten- sity. 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 (see page 20), and the second is by evaluating your perceived exertion level (this is simpler than it sounds!). Note: Always consult your physician before beginning an exercise program.

PERCEIVED EXERTION LEVEL

The second and simpler 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 other warning signs of overexertion.

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Contents C U M B E N T B I K E Elite Series B L E O F C O N T E N T SP O R T a N T S a F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S Children Other Safety Tips for Your Horizon Fitness Recumbent BikeCleaning OperationImportant Please Read Before USE AssemblyWarranty Registration Power Power Jack Location LevelingT T I N G S T a R T E D Moving O W Y O U R R E C U M B E N T B I K E Tension Knob Console Mast Boot Seat Handlebars SupportQuick Start UP ResetFinishing Your Workout O G R a M M I N GChoosing Your Time Starting Your WorkoutS P L a Y Elite 3.0R Press and hold the Stop button to reset the recumbent bike Calories Profile ResistanceWatts Heart RateChoosing a Program Choosing a ResistanceChoosing a Time O G R a M P R O F I L E S I N G Y O U R T H R Z o n e T M P R O G R a M Chest Strap Transmitter Placement Moistening the ElectrodesTelemetric Chest Transmitter N I T O R I N G Y O U R H E a R T R a T EFeedback Heart Rate HandlebarR Z o n e T M Target Heart Rate Zone ChartA R T R a T E Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Your Recumbent BikeElite Series Can I Move the Bike Easily Once IT is ASSEMBLED? M M O N P R O D U C T Q U E S T I O N SAre the Sounds MY SEMI-RECUMBENT Bike Makes NORMAL? HOW Long will the Drive Belt LAST?E R C I S E G U I D E L I N E S HOW OFTEN?HOW LONG? U T I N E M a I N T E N a N C E Perceived Exertion Level HOW HARD?Standing Quadriceps Stretch V E L O P I N G a F I T N E S S P R O G R a MStretch First Wall PushImportance of Warm UP Cool Down Warm UPCool Down Keeping AN Exercise Diary H I E V I N G Y O U R F I T N E S S G O a L SE K L Y L O G S H E E T Elite Series N T H L Y L O G S H E E T Elite Series M I T E D H O M E U S E W a R R a N T Y Horizon Fitness Burton Boulevard DEFOREST, Wisconsin