Fitness Guidelines - Vision Fitness X6200HRC Owner's Manual

EXERCISE GUIDELINES
Always consult your physician before beginning an exercise program.
HOW OFTEN?
The American Heart Association recommends that you exercise at least
3 to 4 days per week to maintain cardiovascular fitness. If you have
other goals such as weight or fat loss you will achieve your goal faster
with more frequent exercise. Whether it's 3 days or 6 days, remember
that your ultimate goal should be to make exercise a lifetime habit. Many
people are successful staying with a fitness program if they set aside a
specific time of day to exercise. It doesn't matter whether it's in the
morning before your shower, during lunch hour or while watching the
evening news. What's more important is that it's a time that allows you
to keep a schedule, and a time when you won't be interrupted. If you
are to be successful with your fitness program, you have to make it a
priority in your life. So decide on the time, pull out your day planner and
pencil in your exercise times for the next month!
HOW LONG?
For aerobic exercise benefits, it's recommended that you exercise from
between 24 and 32 minutes per session. But start slowly and gradually
increase your exercise times. If you've been sedentary during the past
year, it may be a good idea to keep your exercise times to as little as
five minutes initially. Your body will need time to adjust to the new
activity. If your goal is weight loss, a longer exercise session at lower
intensities has been found to be most effective. A workout time of 48
minutes or more is recommended for best weight loss results.
HOW HARD?
How hard you workout is also determined by your goals. If you use your
Vision Fitness Product to prepare for racing, you will probably work out
at a higher intensity than if your goal is general fitness. Regardless of your
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long term goals, always begin an exercise program at low intensity.
Aerobic exercise does not have to be painful to be beneficial! There are
two ways to measure your exercise intensity. The first is by monitoring

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