ProForm 831.285735 user manual Exercise Frequency, Suggested Stretches

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Training zone exercise, consisting of 20 to 30 minutes of exercising with your heart rate in your training zone. (During the first few weeks of your exercise program, do not keep your heart rate in your training zone for longer than 20 minutes.)

A cool-down, with 5 to 10 minutes of stretching. This will increase the flexibility of your muscles and will help to prevent post-exercise problems.

EXERCISE FREQUENCY

To maintain or improve your condition, plan three work- outs each week, with at least one day of rest between workouts. After a few months of regular exercise, you may plan up to five workouts each week, if desired.

Caution: Be sure to progress at your own pace and avoid overdoing it. Incorrect or excessive training may result in injury to your health. Remember, the key to success is make exercise a regular and enjoyable part of your everyday life.

SUGGESTED STRETCHES

The correct form for several basic stretches is shown at the right. Move slowly as you stretchÑnever bounce.

1. Toe Touch Stretch

Stand with your knees bent slightly and slowly bend forward from your hips. Allow your back and shoulders to relax as you reach down toward your toes as far as possible. Hold for 15 counts, then relax. Repeat 3 times. Stretches: Hamstrings, back of knees, and back.

2. Hamstring Stretch

Sit with one leg extended. Bring the sole of the opposite foot toward you and rest it against the inner thigh of your extended leg. Reach toward your toes as far as possible. Hold for 15 counts, then relax. Repeat 3 times for each leg. Stretches: Hamstrings, lower back, and groin.

3. Calf/Achilles Stretch

With one leg in front of the other, reach forward and place your hands against a wall. Keep your back leg straight and your back foot flat on the floor. Bend your front leg, lean for- ward and move your hips toward the wall. Hold for 15 counts, then relax. Repeat 3 times for each leg. To cause further stretching of the achilles tendons, bend your back leg as well. Stretches: Calves, achilles tendons, and ankles.

4. Quadriceps Stretch

With one hand against a wall for balance, reach back and grasp one foot with your other hand. Bring your heel as close to your buttocks as possible. Hold for 15 counts, then relax. Repeat 3 times for each leg. Stretches: Quadriceps and hip muscles.

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Contents Model No Serial No Table of Contents Important Precautions Front Before YOU BeginLeft Side BackExtra parts may be included Part Identification ChartResistance Cable 26 and the Sensor Wire AssemblyPage Batteries HOW to Exercise on the 485E HOW to USE the PROFORM¨ 485EHOW to Adjust the Resistance of the Pedals HOW to Operate the Console Battery InstallationDescription of the Console Console TROUBLE-SHOOTING MaintenanceStorage Conditioning Guidelines HOW to Measure Your Heart RateExercise Intensity Workout GuidelinesSuggested Stretches Exercise FrequencyKey Qty Description Part LISTÑModel NoExploded DRAWINGÑModel No Model No Full 90 DAY WarrantySEARS, Roebuck and CO., Dept WA, Hoffman ESTATES, IL