CONDITIONING GUIDELINES

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

The hand pulse sensor is not a medical de- vice. Various factors, including the user's movement, may affect the accuracy of heart rate readings. The hand pulse sensor is in- tended only as an exercise aid in determining heart rate trends in general.

The following guidelines will help you to plan your exer- cise program. For more information about exercise, consult your physician or obtain a reputable book.

EXERCISE INTENSITY

Whether you want to burn fat or to strengthen your cardiovascular system, you can tailor your exercise to your specific goals. The key to achieving the desired results is to exercise with the proper intensity. As you exercise, your heart rate should be kept at a level be- tween 70% and 85% of your maximum possible heart rate. This is known as your training zone. You can find your training zone in the table below. Training zones are listed according to age and physical condition.

 

 

 

 

TRAINING ZONE (Beats/Min.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AGE

 

 

Unconditioned

Conditioned

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

20

 

138-167

 

133-162

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

25

 

136-166

 

132-160

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

30

 

135-164

 

130-158

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

35

 

134-162

 

129-156

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

40

 

132-161

 

127-155

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

45

 

131-159

 

125-153

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

50

 

129-156

 

124-150

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

55

 

127-155

 

122-149

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

60

 

126-153

 

121-147

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

65

 

125-151

 

119-145

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

70

 

123-150

 

118-144

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

75

 

122-147

 

117-142

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

80

 

120-146

 

115-140

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To measure your heart rate during your workouts, use the hand pulse sensor or the optional chest pulse sen- sor (see page 5).

Burning Fat

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 of exercise does your body begin to use stored fat calories for energy. If your goal is to burn fat, keep your heart rate near the low end of your training zone as you exercise.

Aerobic Exercise

If your goal is to strengthen your cardiovascular sys- tem, your exercise must be Òaerobic.Ó 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, keep your heart rate near the middle of your training zone as you exercise.

WORKOUT GUIDELINES

Each workout should include three parts: (1) a warm- up, (2) training zone exercise, and (3) a cool-down.

Warming UpÑBegin each workout with five to ten minutes of stretching and light exercise to warm up. A proper warm-up increases your body temperature, heart rate, and circulation in preparation for exercise.

Training Zone ExerciseÑAfter warming up, increase the intensity of your exercise until your heart rate is in your training zone for 20 to 30 minutes. Breathe regu- larly and deeply as you

exerciseÑnever hold your breath.

Cooling DownÑEnd each workout with five to ten minutes of stretching to cool down. This will develop muscle flexibility and will help to prevent post-exercise problems.

Exercise Frequency

To maintain or improve your condition, complete three workouts each week, with at least one day of rest be- tween workouts. After a few months, you may complete up to five workouts each week if desired. The key to success is to make exercise a regular and enjoyable part of your everyday life.

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