Conditioning Guidelines - Weslo CADENCE 850 Owner's Manual

CONDITIONING GUIDELINES
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this or any exercise progrem, consult your
physlclan_ This is especially important for
individuals over the age of 35 or individuals
wffh preexisting heatth problems,
The pulse sensor is note medical device.
may affect the accuracy of heart rate readings;
:The sensor is intended only. as an exercise aid
in determining heart rate trends in general.
The following guidelines will help you to plan your exer-
cise program. Remember--these are general guide-
lines. For more detailed information about exercise,
obtain a reputable book or consult your physician.
EXERCISE INTENSITY
Whether you want to burn fat, strengthen your cardio-
vascular system, or increase your athletic perfor-
mance, you can tailor your exercise to your specific
goals. The key to achieving the desired results is to
exercise with the proper intensity.
Burning Fat
To burn fat effectively, you must exercise at a relatively
low intensity level for a sustained period of time.
During the first few minutes of exercise, your body
uses easily accessible carbohydrate calories for ener-
gy. Only after the first few minutes of exercise does
your body begin to use stored fat calories for energy.
If your goat is to burn fat, set the speed control on the
console to FAT BURN to help you maintain the proper
intensity level. (See step 3 on pages 8 and 9.)
Aerobic Exercise
If your goal is to strengthen your cardiovascular system,
your exercise must be "aerobic." Aerobic exercise is
activity that requires large amounts of oxygen for pro-
longed periods of time. This increases the demand on
the heart to pump blood to the muscles, and on the
lungs to oxygenate the blood. The proper intensity level
for aerobic exercise can be found by using your pulse
as a guide. As you exercise, your pulse should be kept
at a level between 70% and 85% of your maximum pos-
sible heart rate. This is known as your training zone.
You can find your training zone in the table at the top of
this page. Training zones are listed according to age
and physical condition. During the first few months of
your exercise program, keep your pulse near the low
end of your training zone as you exercise. After a few
Age
2O
25
3O
35
4O
45
5O
55
6O
65
7o
7s
80
85
Training Zone (Beats/Min.)
Unconditioned
138-167
136-166
135-164
134-162
132-161
131-159
129-156
127-155
126-153
125-151
123-150
122-147
120-146
118-144
Conditioned
133-162
132-160
130-158
129-156
127-155
125-153
124-150
122-149
121-147
119-145
118-144
117-142
115-140
114-139
months of regular exercise, your pulse can be gradually
increased until it is near the middle of your training zone
as you exercise. You can measure your pulse using the
pulse sensor. Exercise for about four minutes, and then
measure your pulse immediately. If your pulse is too
high or too low, adjust the intensity of your exercise. It
may also be helpful to set the speed control on the con-
sole to AEROBIC to help you maintain the proper inten-
sity level. (See step 3 on pages 8 and 9.)
Performance Training
If your goal is high performance athletic conditioning,
set the speed control on the console to PERFOR-
MANCE to help you maintain the proper intensity level.
(See step 3 on pages 8 and 9.)
WORKOUT GUIDELINES
When exercising, wear appropriate attire. Always wear
athletic shoes for foot protection. Each workout should
include three basic parts: (1) a warm-up, (2) training
zone exercise, and (3) a cool-down.
Warming Up
Warming up prepares the body for exercise by increas-
ing circulation, delivering more oxygen to the muscles
and raising the body temperature. Begin each workout
with 5 to 10 minutes of stretching and light exercise to
warm up (see SUGGESTED STRETCHES on page 13).