Bowflex Xceed manual True Aerobic Circuit Training

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The Workouts

True Aerobic Circuit Training

Frequency: 2-3 Times Per Week

Time: About 20-60 Minutes

Circuit training is a great way to achieve the benefits of strength training and cardiovascular training in one quick, challenging routine. By returning to an aerobic exercise between each set you are increasing your aerobic capacity, endurance and burning fat as energy. The idea is to move quickly from exercise to exercise, taking only as much rest between sets as it takes to set up the next exercise (less than 20 seconds). One circuit equals one set of each exercise. Initially, start with completing one round of Circuit 1. Then add an additional round of the same circuit. Once you reach three rounds of Circuit 1, add one round of Circuit 2. Add additional rounds of Circuit 2 as your fitness level increases. Do not let your heart rate exceed 220 minus your resting heart rate. Perform each rep of each exercise slowly and with perfect technique. Count three seconds up and three seconds down.

Any type of aerobic exercise can be used for this routine. Some examples are: jumping jacks, jogging in place or stair climbing.

Circuit 1	Body Part	Exercise	Reps
	Chest	Bench Press	8-12
	Aerobic Exercise	30 – 60 Seconds
	Legs	Squat	8-12
	Aerobic Exercise	30 – 60 Seconds
	Back	Seated Lat Rows	8-12
	Aerobic Exercise	30 – 60 Seconds
	Trunk	Seated Abdominal Crunch	8-12
	Aerobic Exercise	30 – 60 Seconds

Circuit 2	Body Part	Exercise	Reps
	Shoulders	Seated Shoulder Press	8-12
	Aerobic Exercise	30 – 60 Seconds
	Legs	Leg Extension	8-12
	Aerobic Exercise	30 – 60 Seconds
	Back	Seated Lat Pulldowns	8-12
	Aerobic Exercise	30 – 60 Seconds
	Trunk	Standing Low Back Extension	8-12
	Aerobic Exercise	30 – 60 Seconds
	Arms	Biceps Curl	8-12

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Contents Fitness Guide CostcoBFXXceedOMFINALprint.indd 16/2006 33948 PM Table of Contents Regulatory Approvals Specifications / ApprovalsProduct Specifications Important Safety Precautions Important Safety InstructionsSafety Warning Labels LabelSafety Warning Labels Get to Know Your Machine Rod CapsHow to Use Your Machine Bowflex Xceed Home Gym Pulley Positions Bowflex Xceed Home Gym Cable RoutingMaintenance and Care of Your Bowflex Xceed Home Gym Leg Extension Hand Grips and StrapsLat Pulldown Define Your Goals Design Your Own Program Variables are as followsWorkout Guide Advanced General Conditioning WorkoutsMinute Better Body Workout Minute Upper/Lower Body Frequency 4 Days Per Week M-T-TH-F Time About 20 MinutesBody Building Frequency 3 Days On, 1 Day Off Time About 45-60 MinutesCircuit Training Anaerobic/Cardiovascular Frequency 2-3 Times Per Week Time About 20-45 MinutesTrue Aerobic Circuit Training Frequency 2-3 Times Per Week Time About 20-60 MinutesStrength Training Frequency 3 Days Per Week M-W-F Time About 45-60 MinutesChest Exercises Key PointsBeforeYou Begin Shoulder Exercises Crossover Rear Deltoid Rows Elbow Flexion Crossover High Rear Deltoid Rows Elbow FlexionSeated Forearm Lateral Shoulder Raise Elbows Stabilized Squat Pulley Frame Shoulder Rotator Cuff Internal Rotation Shoulder Rotator Cuff External RotationShoulder Extension Elbows Stabilized Scapular Protraction Elbows Stabilized Scapular DepressionScapular Retraction Back Exercises Seated facing machine Bent Over Row Crossover Bent Over RowSeated on ground, facing machine Standing Low Back Extension with Hip Extension CostcoBFXXceedOMFINALprint.indd 16/2006 34050 PM CostcoBFXXceedOMFINALprint.indd 16/2006 34054 PM Triceps Hammer Pushdown Elbow Extension Arm ExercisesTriceps Pushdown Elbow Extension Triceps Extension Elbow Extension HammerTriceps Extension Elbow Extension CrossTriceps ExtensionTriceps Kickback HammerTriceps KickbackResisted Dip Elbow Extension Muscles worked Reverse Curl Elbow Flexion in Pronation Muscles worked Barbell Biceps Curl Elbow Extension Reverse Barbell Biceps Curl Elbow ExtensionSeated Biceps Hammer Curl Elbow Flexion Start ActionWrist Extension Wrist Curl with Wrist Flexion Muscles workedSeated Resisted Oblique Abdominal Crunch Abdominal ExercisesTrunk Rotation Seated Resisted Abdominal Crunch Spinal Flexion Leg Exercises SquatStanding Hip Extension Knee Bent Standing Hip Extension Knee ExtendedLeg Kickback Hip and Knee Extension Muscles worked Dead Lift Stiff Leg Dead LiftStanding Hip Adduction Standing Hip AbductionLower leg or calf gastrocnemius, soleus Muscle Chart Iliotibial TractExercise Log Exercise DateCostcoBFXXceedOMFINALprint.indd 16/2006 34140 PM Bowflex Body Leanness Program 58 Bowﬂex Body Leanness Program Personal guarantee from Dr. Ellington Darden Introduction Bowflex Body Leanness ProgramCircumference of Body Parts Body WeightMeasurements Skinfold Measurements SuprailiumWomen Men Using Calipers When Measuring SkinfoldsOptional Picture Taking Determining Your Body Fat To Use The NomogramFemale Male Percent Body-FatEnter Your Information Here Pounds or Kilograms Calculating Lean Body MassFor Example Your Results Summary Sheet Measurement s Before AfterGuidelines Week 5&6 Guidelines Week 1&2Guidelines Week 3&4 Eating Guidelines Follow a Carbohydrate-Rich, Descending-Calorie Eating PlanKeep Menus Simple and Food Substitutions to a Minimum Avoid Too Much StressSuperhydrate Your System Eating Plan Week 5Eating Plan US Measurements Eating Plan Metric Measurements Shopping List What can I substitute for it? Bowﬂex Body Leanness Program Adhere to a carbohydrate-rich, moderate-calorie eating plan Bowflex Xceed Warranty Registration Card IMPORTANT! Mail Within 30 Days of PurchaseWhat Is Covered Please fold over and tape before mailingWarranty Information Keep For Your RecordsImportant Contact Numbers Offices in the United StatesCostcoBFXXceedOMFINALprint.indd 16/2006 34149 PM CostcoBFXXceedOMFINALprint.indd 16/2006 34149 PM