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4Getting the Most Out of Your Workout
A workout on the M9.20/s Low Impact Treadmill provides excellent and efficient
cardiovascular conditioning, while strengthening and toning all the major
muscle groups in the lower body. Darkened areas in Diagram 13 indicate the
muscles improved.
Diagram 13
Muscles
improved
1. Trapezius
2. Deltoid
3. Pectorals
4. Rhomboids
5. Triceps
6. Biceps
7. Latissimus Dorsi
8. Forearm Flexors/Extensors
9. Abdominals
10. Erector Spinae
11. Gluteals
12. Hip Flexors
13. Quadriceps
14. Hamstrings
15. Gastrocnemius/Soleus
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 information is your
specialty fitness dealer. In addition to providing information on which exercise
equipment is best for your individual needs, your fitness dealer can provide
useful advice on training, technique, and exercise physiology. Your dealer can
also recommend good books and audio/video tapes 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.