High Performance Athletic Conditioning | Training Zone Exercise |
If your goal is high performance athletic conditioning, set the speed control on the console to PERFOR- MANCE to help you maintain the proper intensity level. (See page 9.) Note: During the first few weeks of your exercise program, keep your heart rate near the low end of your training zone.
HOW TO MEASURE YOUR HEART RATE
To measure your heart rate, use the pulse sensor on the console. (See page 9.) If your heart rate is too high or too low, adjust the speed or incline of the treadmill until your heart rate is at the proper level.
WORKOUT GUIDELINES
Each workout should include three important parts:
A Warm-up
Begin with 5 to 10 minutes of stretching and light exer- cise. Warming up increases the body temperature, heart rate, and circulation in preparation for vigorous exercise.
After warming up, increase the intensity of your exer- cise until your heart rate is in your training zone for 20 to 30 minutes. (During the first few weeks of your exer- cise program, do not keep your heart rate in your train- ing zone for longer than 20 minutes.) Breathe regularly and deeply as you
A Cool-down
Finish each workout with 5 to 10 minutes of stretching to cool down. This will increase the flexibility of your muscles and will help to prevent
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 com- plete up to five workouts each week.
Remember, the key to success is to make exercise a regular and enjoyable part of your everyday life.
SUGGESTED STRETCHES
The correct form for several basic stretches is shown in the drawings below. Move slowly as you
1. Toe Touch Stretch
Stand with your knees bent slightly and slowly bend forward from your hips. Allow your back and shoulders to relax as you reach down toward your toes as far as possible. Hold for 15 counts, then relax. Repeat 3 times. Stretches: Hamstrings, back of knees and back.
2. Hamstring Stretch
Sit with one leg extended. Bring the sole of the opposite foot toward you and rest it against the inner thigh of your extended leg. Reach toward your toes as far as possible. Hold for 15 counts, then relax. Repeat 3 times for each leg. Stretches: Hamstrings, lower back and groin.
3. Calf/Achilles Stretch
With one leg in front of the other, reach forward and place your hands against a wall. Keep your back leg straight and your back foot flat on the floor. Bend your front leg, lean forward and move your hips toward the wall. Hold for 15 counts, then relax. Repeat 3 times for each leg. To cause further stretching of the achilles tendons, bend your back leg as well. Stretches: Calves, achilles tendons and ankles.
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