2For the prevention of aging
Aging of the human body starts when the functioning of heart and lungs begin to deteriorate. This functioning can be evalu- ated by using a value of Maximum Oxygen Uptake *1 (MOU), which in general will become lower after 20 years of age. The more you lack proper exercise, the faster it decreases. Contin- ued aerobic exercises by using Cateye Ergociser
Exercise Program
Aerobic exercise will be more efficient and important when it is continued at a certain heart rate which is basically determined based on your gender, age and physical strength. This is called "Target Heart rate" (TPL). TPL can be obtained from the Tar- get Heart rate Chart. If you are a male, you can refer to the upper limit line, and if you are a female, you can refer to the lower limit line on the chart.
Exercise level: about 70% | |
Age of 40s | Exercise level: about |
Age of 50s | Exercise level: about |
Age of 60 or over | Exercise level: about 50% |
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*If the exercise thus set according to the above is difficult for you, set TPL lower by 10%, and gradually increase the set-
ting as you get accustomed to the exercise level.
To maintain the heart rate, use the workload shift lever to ad- just the pedal resistance, and also adjust the pedal cadence. A minimum of 15 minutes exercise is necessary for each ses- sion of exercise.
A minimum exercise of three times a week will bring you a slight improvement from your present physical fitness level. Exercise of four times or more a week will bring you more ef- fective improvement.
3For rehabilitation exercise
Riding your Ergociser
Exercise Program
No heavy resistance nor speed of pedal is necessary in this case. Just relax and spin the pedal.
Pedal your Ergociser
If you are physically confident, it will be a good choice to chal- lenge the exercise as stated in the section 2 Prevention of Aging.
If you are using Ergociser for your rehabilitation, it will be ideal to do it under the direction of your doctor. Present this manual to your doctor for his or her advice.
About MOU*1
MOU implies your ability to take oxygen into your body, and it can be an index for your physical endurance. Actually, it presents the maximum amount of oxygen taken into your body per 1kg of
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