2.The Exercise Phase
This is the stage where you put the effort in. After regular use , the muscles in your legs will become Stronger.
Work to your but it is very important to maintain a steady tempo throughout. The rate of work should be sufficient
to raise your heart beat into the target zone shown on the graph below.
HEART RATE
This stage should last for a minimum of 12 minutes for most people
This stage is to let your Cardio-vascular 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.
12
TARGET ZONE
MAXIMUM
COOL DOWN
AGE