Fitness Guidel}Nes; Exercise And Health; Your New Home Fitness Program - Schwinn SB13 Owner's Manual

FITNESS GUmDELINES
m E×erc}se and Health
It is not a secret that lack ef exercise is increasingly becoming a major health issue.
Obesity is on the rise, and being overweight can centribute to an increased risk in heart
attack, diabetes, high blood pressure and ether life threatening illnesses.
Most peeple do net get enough activity during the day to make up for the time they
spend at their desks, driving their cars or sitting in front of their televisions. We have
learned that exercising is net simply something we must do to look good and have a
great body. Exercise is a requirement for health, and overall wellness, not to mention
it can help you feel great!
The good news is that we are seeing mere and more research that indicates we den't
have to work eut intensely to see the benefits. Sure, it is great if you can work out
for 30-40 minutes at a time, five days a week. But it is net essential. Shorter bouts of
exercise can have a great effect (especially if you are just starting out), and a little bit of
exercise at a time is much better than none at all.
And what is really exciting is that research indicates that whether you are yeung er
old, peeple who work out at light to moderate intensities may have an easier time sticking
to their exercise programs than these people whe work out harder and mere eften.
So, you do net need to be an athlete or a fitness "die-hard" to benefit from exercise...
yeu just need to get started, work eut at levels that are cemfortable and enjoyable to
yeu and stick with it!
m Your New Home Fitness Program
There are many great reasons why home exercise equipment has increased in
popularity over the years, but topping the list is convenience. For any fitness program to
be successful, it must be something yeu will stick te on a regular basis. With home
exercise equipment, yeu can roll eut of bed, put en a pair ef sweats and start working
out while the coffee is brewing. No getting in the car and having to drive to the health
club. No standing in line waiting for the equipment to become available.
And there is the cemfert and safety factor. Whe wants to walk or run outside when
it is dark or is raining? Or try to ride a bike in the middle of heavy traffic? With your
home exercise equipment, you can exercise in the cemfert and security ef your air-
conditioned home.
Privacy and cleanliness are alse important. Now you can exercise witheut feeling
rushed or that anyone is leeking at you (which is great if you are embarrassed about
carrying around a few extra pounds). No mere sharing sweaty equipment, or wondering
if yeu will catch athlete's feet in the health club shower.
The biggest advantage, however, may simply be the time factor. With work schedules
ever_changing and busy family obligations, a home gym effers the benefit ef being
able to work out when it is most convenient fer you. No classes to time your schedule
areund, or peak times to avoid. This is especially cenvenient if you have children at
home.
It couldn't be easier!
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