Exercise Guide - LifeSpan Delta 2.0 User Manual

VII. EXERCISE GUIDE
PLEASE NOTE:
Before beginning any exercise program, consult your physician. This is important especially if you are over the
age of 45 or individuals with pre-existing health problems.
The pulse sensors are not medical devices. Various factors, including the user's movement, may affect the
accuracy of heart rate readings. The pulse sensors are intended only as an exercise aid in determining heart
rate trends in general.
Exercising is great way to control your weight, improving your fitness and reduce the effect of aging and stress.
The key to success is to make exercise a regular and enjoyable part of your everyday life.
The condition of your heart and lungs and how efficient they are in delivering oxygen via your blood to your
muscles is an important factor to your fitness. Your muscles use this oxygen to provide enough energy for daily
activity. This is called aerobic activity. When you are fit, your heart will not have to work so hard. It will pump a lot
fewer times per minute, reducing the wear and tear of your heart.
So as you can see, the fitter you are, the healthier and greater you will feel.
WARM UP
Start each workout with 5 to 10
minutes of stretching and some light
exercises. A proper warm-up increases
your body temperature, heart rate and
circulation in preparation for exercise.
Ease into your exercise.
After warming up, increase the
intensity to your desired exercise
program. Be sure to maintain your
intensity for maximum performance.
Breathe regularly and deeply as you
exercise.
COOL DOWN
Finish each workout with a light jog
or walk for at least 1 minute. Then
complete 5 to 10 minutes of stretching
to cool down. This will increase the
flexibility of your muscles and will help
prevent post-exercise problems.
WORKOUT GUIDELINES
This is how your pulse should behave during general fitness exercise. Remember to warm up and cool down
for a few minutes.
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HEART RATE
200
180
160
140
120
100
80
20 25 30 35 40
TARGET ZONE
45 50 55 60 65 70 75
MAXIMUM
85%
70%
COOL DOWN
AGE