ProForm PFTL39193 Conditioning Guidelines, Exercise Intensity, HOW to Measure Your Heart Rate

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CONDITIONING GUIDELINES

WARNING: Before beginning this or any exercise program, consult your physician. This is especially important for in- dividuals over the age of 35 or individuals with pre-existing health problems.

The following guidelines will help you to plan your ex- ercise program. For more detailed exercise informa- tion, obtain a reputable book or consult your physician.

EXERCISE INTENSITY

Whether your goal is to burn fat or to strengthen your cardiovascular system, the key to achieving the desired results is to exercise with the proper intensity. The proper intensity level can be found by using your heart rate as a guide. The chart below shows recommended heart rates for fat burning and aerobic exercise.

To find the proper heart rate for you, first find your age at the bottom of the chart (ages are rounded off to the nearest ten years). Next, find the three numbers above your age. The three numbers are your “training zone.” The lower two numbers are recommended heart rates for fat burning; the highest number is the recom- mended heart rate for aerobic exercise.

Fat Burning

To burn fat effectively, you must exercise at a relatively low intensity level for a sustained period of time. During the first few minutes of exercise, your body uses easily accessible carbohydrate calories for energy. Only after the first few minutes does your body begin to use stored fat calories for energy. If your goal is to burn fat, adjust the speed and incline of the treadmill until your heart rate is near the lower two numbers in your train- ing zone. It may also be helpful to set the speed control on the console to FAT BURN to help you maintain the proper intensity level. (See page 9.)

Aerobic Exercise

If your goal is to strengthen your cardiovascular sys- tem, your exercise must be “aerobic.” Aerobic exercise is activity that requires large amounts of oxygen for prolonged periods of time. This increases the demand on the heart to pump blood to the muscles, and on the lungs to oxygenate the blood. For aerobic exercise, adjust the speed and incline of the treadmill until your heart rate is near the highest number in your training zone. It may also be helpful to set the speed control on the console to AEROBIC to help you maintain the proper intensity level. (See page 9.)

High Performance Athletic Conditioning

If your goal is high performance athletic conditioning, set the speed control on the console to PERFOR- MANCE to help you maintain the proper intensity level. (See page 9.) Note: During the first few weeks of your exercise program, keep your heart rate near the low end of your training zone.

HOW TO MEASURE YOUR HEART RATE

To measure your heart rate, stop ex-

ercising and place two fingers on your

wrist as shown. Take a six-second heartbeat count, and multiply the re- sult by ten to find your heart rate. (A

six-second count is used because your heart rate drops quickly when you stop exercising.) If your heart rate is too high or too low, adjust the speed or incline of the treadmill accordingly.

WORKOUT GUIDELINES

A well-rounded workout includes the following three important parts:

A Warm-up

Start each workout with 5 to 10 minutes of stretching and light exercise (see SUGGESTED STRETCHES on page 15). A proper warm-up increases your body temperature, heart rate, and circulation in preparation for exercise.

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Contents Customer HOT Line QUESTIONS?Model No. PFTL39193 Serial No Table of Contents Important PrecautionsPage Back Before YOU BeginRight Side Assembly Phillips screwdriver and adjustable wrenchPage Performant Lubetm Walking Belt Operation and AdjustmentHOW to Plug in the Power Cord STEP-BY-STEP Console Operation Diagram of the ConsoleBattery Installation CALS/FAT Cals HOW to Move the Treadmill HOW to Fold and Move the TreadmillHOW to Fold the Treadmill for Storage SurfaceHOW to Lower the Treadmill for USE Symptom the Power Turns OFF During USE TROUBLE-SHOOTINGSymptom the Power does not Turn on Top ViewSymptom the Walking Belt Slows When Walked on Symptom the Walking Belt is OFF-CENTERExercise Intensity HOW to Measure Your Heart RateConditioning Guidelines Workout GuidelinesSuggested Stretches Icon Health & FITNESS, INC., 1500 S W., LOGAN, UT Ordering Replacement PartsLimited Warranty Remove this Exploded Drawing and Part List from the Manual R0201A Qty DescriptionExploded Drawing