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This stage should last for a minimum of 12
minutes though most people start at about
15-20 minutes
The cool down phase
This stage is to let your Cardiovascular System
and muscles wind down. This is a repeat of
the warm up exercise e.g. reduce your tempo,
continue for approximately 5 minutes. The
stretching exercises should now be repeated,
again remembering not to force or jerk your
muscles into the stretch.
As you get fitter you may need to train longer
and harder. It is advisable to train at least
three times a week, and if possible space your
workouts evenly throughout the week.
Muscle toning
To tone muscle while on your fitness trainer you
will need to have the resistance set quite high.
This will put more strain on our leg muscles and
may mean you cannot train for as long as you
would like. If you are also trying to improve your
fitness you need to alter your training program.
You should train as normal during the warm
up and cool down phases, but towards the
end of the exercise phase you should increase
resistance making your legs work harder. You
will have to reduce your speed to keep your
heart rate in the target zone.
Weight loss
The important factor here is the amount of
effort you put in. The harder and longer you
work the more calories you will burn. Effectively
this is the same as if you were training to
improve your fitness, the difference is the goal.
Heart rate
Pulse rate measurement
(hand pulse sensors)
The pulse rate is measured by sensors in the
handlebars when the user is touching both
sensors at the same time. Accurate pulse
measurement requires that the skin is slightly
moist and constantly touching the hand pulse
sensors. If the skin is too dry or too moist,
the pulse rate measurement will become less
accurate.
NOTE
•
Do not use the hand pulse sensors in
combination with a heart rate chest belt.
•
If you set a heart rate limit for your
workout, an alarm will sound when it is
exceeded.
Maximum heart rate
(during training)
The maximum heart rate is the highest heart
rate a person can safely achieve through
exercise stress. The following formula is used
to calculate the average maximum heart rate:
220 - AGE. The maximum heart rate varies from
person to person.
WARNING
•
Make sure that you do not exceed your
maximum heart rate during your workout.
If you belong to a risk group, consult a
physician.
Beginner
50-60% of maximum heart rate
Suitable for beginners, weight-watchers,
convalescents and persons who have not
exercised for a long time. Exercise at least three
times a week, 30 minutes at a time.
Advanced
60-70% of maximum heart rate
Suitable for persons who want to improve and
maintain fitness. Exercise at least three times a
week, 30 minutes at a time.
Expert
70-80% of maximum heart rate
Suitable for the fittest of persons who are used
to long-endurance workouts.
Use
Master power switch (fig. D-A)
The equipment is equipped with a master
power switch to shut down the equipment
completely.
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