Precor 718e, 723e owner manual General Aerobic Training Information

General Aerobic Training Information

A workout on the Precor 718e or 723e climber provides excellent and efficient cardiovascular conditioning, while strengthening and toning the thighs, calves, and hips. The darkened areas in Diagram 25 indicate the muscles improved.

Diagram 25

Muscles exercised during a stair climber workout.

													1
1.	Trapezius				1
				2
2.	Deltoid						3
																4
3.	Pectorals
														7
								6			5
			9
4.	Rhomboids
															10
5.	Triceps								8
6.	Biceps			8
7.	Latissimus Dorsi																11
		12
8.	Forearm Flexors/Extensors
9.	Abdominals
						13
10.	Erector Spinae
				14

11.Gluteals

12.Hip Flexors

13.Quadriceps

14.	Hamstrings		15
15.	Gastrocnemius/Soleus
		16
			16
16.	Peroneus Longus/Brevis

To get the most out of each workout, a general understanding of the principles behind aerobic training is invaluable. The best source of fitness information is your specialty fitness dealer. In addition to providing information on which exercise equipment is the best for your individual needs, your specialty fitness dealer can provide useful advice on training, technique, and exercise physiology. Your dealer can also recommend good books on these subjects.

To help you get started in planning and carrying out your fitness program, this section provides some basic information on aerobic exercise—such as how hard you should work out, how long each session should be, and how often you need to exercise to benefit from a regular program.

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