Eating Guidelines, Avoid Too Much Stress | Bowflex Xceed manual

Eating Guidelines

You will be following a reduced-calorie nutrition program, which is divided into three two-week segments. The program is a proven method for achieving maximal fat loss over a six-week period. It consists of a carbohydrate- rich, descending-calorie eating plan and a superhydration routine.

Follow a Carbohydrate-Rich, Descending-Calorie Eating Plan:

Approximately 60 percent of the daily calories should be from carbohydrates. The other 40 percent will be equally divided between proteins and fats. The 60:20:20 ratio of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats is ideal for maximum fat loss.

Keep Menus Simple and Food Substitutions to a Minimum:

Research has established that successful dieters prefer the same foods each day for breakfast and lunch. They like variety, however, for dinner. Detailed menus and food choices are included later in this manual.

If you must vary from the menu items, try to stay within the 60:20:20 ratio of carbohydrates, proteins and fats.

	For Example

Daily Amount	Carbohydrate	Protein	Fat
Calories	60%	20%	20%
Calories
2000	1200	400	400
1900	1140	380	380
1800	1080	360	360
1700	1020	340	340
1600	960	320	320
1500	900	300	300
1400	840	280	280
1300	780	260	260
1200	720	240	240
1100	660	220	220
1000	600	200	200

Avoid Too Much Stress:

Too much stress of any kind can cause the body to actually preserve fat stores. You should relax more. An after- dinner walk at a leisurely pace is helpful. Extra sleep is suggested, since sleep facilitates fat loss and muscle recovery. Furthermore, to keep the body well rested, no other exercises or activities are allowed during the six-week program. This is a scientifically proven program that works. More is not better. Any additional exercise other than the amount recommended can and will harm your fat loss.

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Contents

Fitness Guide CostcoBFXXceedOMFINALprint.indd 16/2006 33948 PM Table of Contents Product Specifications Specifications / ApprovalsRegulatory Approvals Important Safety Precautions Important Safety Instructions Safety Warning Labels Label Safety Warning Labels Get to Know Your Machine Rod Caps How to Use Your Machine Bowflex Xceed Home Gym Pulley Positions Bowflex Xceed Home Gym Cable Routing Maintenance and Care of Your Bowflex Xceed Home Gym Lat Pulldown Hand Grips and StrapsLeg Extension Define Your Goals Design Your Own Program Variables are as follows Workout Guide Minute Better Body Workout WorkoutsAdvanced General Conditioning Minute Upper/Lower Body Frequency 4 Days Per Week M-T-TH-F Time About 20 Minutes Body Building Frequency 3 Days On, 1 Day Off Time About 45-60 Minutes Circuit Training Anaerobic/Cardiovascular Frequency 2-3 Times Per Week Time About 20-45 Minutes True Aerobic Circuit Training Frequency 2-3 Times Per Week Time About 20-60 Minutes Strength Training Frequency 3 Days Per Week M-W-F Time About 45-60 Minutes Chest Exercises Key Points BeforeYou Begin Shoulder Exercises Crossover Rear Deltoid Rows Elbow Flexion Crossover High Rear Deltoid Rows Elbow Flexion Seated Forearm Lateral Shoulder Raise Elbows Stabilized Squat Pulley Frame Shoulder Rotator Cuff Internal Rotation Shoulder Rotator Cuff External Rotation Shoulder Extension Elbows Stabilized Scapular Protraction Elbows Stabilized Scapular Depression Scapular Retraction Back Exercises Seated facing machine Bent Over Row Crossover Bent Over Row Seated on ground, facing machine Standing Low Back Extension with Hip Extension CostcoBFXXceedOMFINALprint.indd 16/2006 34050 PM CostcoBFXXceedOMFINALprint.indd 16/2006 34054 PM Triceps Pushdown Elbow Extension Arm ExercisesTriceps Hammer Pushdown Elbow Extension Triceps Extension Elbow Extension HammerTriceps Extension Elbow Extension CrossTriceps Extension Triceps Kickback HammerTriceps Kickback Resisted Dip Elbow Extension Muscles worked Reverse Curl Elbow Flexion in Pronation Muscles worked Barbell Biceps Curl Elbow Extension Reverse Barbell Biceps Curl Elbow Extension Seated Biceps Hammer Curl Elbow Flexion Start Action Wrist Extension Wrist Curl with Wrist Flexion Muscles worked Trunk Rotation Abdominal ExercisesSeated Resisted Oblique Abdominal Crunch Seated Resisted Abdominal Crunch Spinal Flexion Leg Exercises Squat Standing Hip Extension Knee Bent Standing Hip Extension Knee Extended Leg Kickback Hip and Knee Extension Muscles worked Dead Lift Stiff Leg Dead Lift Standing Hip Adduction Standing Hip Abduction Lower leg or calf gastrocnemius, soleus Muscle Chart Iliotibial Tract Exercise Log Exercise Date CostcoBFXXceedOMFINALprint.indd 16/2006 34140 PM Bowflex Body Leanness Program 58 Bowﬂex Body Leanness Program Personal guarantee from Dr. Ellington Darden Introduction Bowflex Body Leanness Program Measurements Body WeightCircumference of Body Parts Skinfold Measurements Suprailium Optional Picture Taking Using Calipers When Measuring SkinfoldsWomen Men Female Male Determining Your Body FatTo Use The Nomogram Percent Body-Fat For Example Calculating Lean Body MassEnter Your Information Here Pounds or Kilograms Your Results Summary Sheet Measurement s Before After Guidelines Week 3&4 Guidelines Week 1&2Guidelines Week 5&6 Keep Menus Simple and Food Substitutions to a Minimum Eating GuidelinesFollow a Carbohydrate-Rich, Descending-Calorie Eating Plan Avoid Too Much Stress Superhydrate Your System Eating Plan Week 5 Eating 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 Purchase What Is Covered Please fold over and tape before mailing Warranty Information Keep For Your Records Important Contact Numbers Offices in the United States CostcoBFXXceedOMFINALprint.indd 16/2006 34149 PM CostcoBFXXceedOMFINALprint.indd 16/2006 34149 PM