Body Solid FID 46 manual Training Method, Which training method is right for you?

DETERMINE YOUR

TRAINING METHOD

There are three basic types of weight training methods:

1. Training for muscular

endurance and definition

Which training method is right for you?

FOR MUSCULAR	FOR STRENGTH	FOR POWER
ENDURANCE & DEFINITION		AND MUSCLE MASS

2.	Training for strength
3.	Training for power and
	muscle mass

You should select a training method that reflects both your present fitness level and your long term goals. You should begin carefully and with proper professional guidance. You can always move from one training method to another as you progress.

If you are beginner, you should start slowly and carefully, gradually increasing the frequency and intensity of your training. Always play it safe – be realistic about your goals and your schedule.

This training method incorporates achieving and maintaining a high cardiovascular (heart) rate and helps burn away excess fatty tissue. It also adds muscle definition and muscular endurance to your entire body. Exercises are most commonly performed for 15 to 20 repetitions and 3 to 4 sets using a light to moderate weight. The rest period between sets should be about 30 seconds. These short rest intervals will help maintain an elevated heart rate and prevent the muscles from cooling down.

This type of training is the most popular of the three and is designed specifically for increasing strength throughout the muscle and the muscle-tendon junction. This type of training is especially important for athletes. Normally, exercises are performed using moderate to heavy weight for 8 to 12 repetitions and 2 to 3 sets. The rest period between sets should be from 60 to 90 seconds. This allows a degree of muscle recovery before you hit them again.

This is the method most often used by bodybuilders and is recommended only for the intermediate and advanced lifter. The weights used are heavy — this shocks the muscles and stimulates a more rapid increase in muscle size. Usually exercises are performed for 2 to 6 repetitions and 3 to 4 sets using very heavy weight. The rest period between sets should be from 3 to 4 minutes. The prolonged rest periods allow ample time for recovery between sets.

Realistic goals are safer and easier to follow.

Which is the right training method for you? First, take a look at your present physique and determine your

DESIGNING YOUR PERSONAL ROUTINE

FIRST:	FOURTH:
You need to decide which of the above training methods is best	Order the exercises in your routine so you are working the
suited to accomplish your personal goals.	large muscle groups first and the small muscle groups last.

objectives. Do you want a trim, toned, well-defined body? Are you involved in a sport where speed, strength and power are most important? Maybe you want bulging muscles and a terrific V-shape torso so you look great on the beach. Once you make a decision on what the final results should be, you can set up your personal program using the proper training method to achieve your goals.

SECOND:

Study the exercise poster that came with your Body-Solid machine and select one or two exercises per body part (body parts are listed to the left of the exercise pictures). Be sure to include exercises for all body parts. If you leave out certain body parts your exercise routine and your body will not be balanced. If you are trying to increase muscle mass or increase strength to a muscle group it is alright to add extra exercises to the area you are particularly concerned about.

THIRD:

Coordinate your body part exercise program and your personal schedule. If you select one exercise per body part you can normally do your entire routine in the same workout. If you choose to do more than 12 exercises you may decide to divide your workout routine into upper and lower body exercises. You can split your schedule to work upper body one day and lower body the next day. Remember to rest each particular muscle group 48 hours before working it again.

FIFTH:

Keep a record! Write down the exercises, number of sets, number of reps and the amount of resistance (weight).

BEGINNER’S SAMPLE WORKOUT ROUTINE

WHEN TRAINING FOR DEFINITION

Exercise	Reps	Sets
Bench / Chest Press	15 to 20	3 or 4
Lat Pulldown	15 to 20	3 or 4
Shoulder Press	15 to 20	3 or 4
Tricep Pressdown	15 to 20	3 or 4
Bicep Curl	15 to 20	3 or 4
Leg Press/Squat	15 to 20	3 or 4
Leg Extension	15 to 20	3 or 4
Leg Curl	15 to 20	3 or 4
Calf Raise	15 to 20	3 or 4
Ab Crunch	20 to 30	3 or 4

Rest period between sets should be about 30 seconds.

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