Exercising Information; Before Starting To Exercise - Everlast EV500 User Instructions

Exercising Information

Before starting to exercise

How you begin your exercise program depends on your physical condition. If you have been inactive for several
years, or are severely overweight, you must start slowly and increase your time on the equipment; a few minutes
per workout.
Initially, you may be able to exercise only for a few minutes in your target zone, however, your aerobic fitness will
improve over the next six to eight weeks. Don't be discouraged if it takes longer. It's important to work at your own
pace. Ultimately, you'll be able to exercise continuously for 30 minutes. The better your aerobic fitness, the harder
you will have to work to stay in your target zone.
Please remember these essentials:
• Have your doctor review your training and diet programs to advise you of a workout routine you should adopt.
• Begin your training program slowly with realistic goals that have been set by you and your doctor.
• Monitor your pulse frequently. Establish your target heart rate based on your age and condition.
• Set up your equipment on a flat even surface at least 3 feet from walls and furniture.
Exercise intensity
To maximize the benefits of exercising, it is important to exercise with the proper intensity. The proper intensity
level can be found by using your heart rate as a guide. For effective aerobic exercise, your heart rate should be
maintained at a level between 65% and 85% of your maximum heart rate as you exercise. This is known as your
target zone. You can find your target zone in the table below.
200
180
160
140
120
100
80
During the first few months of your exercise program, keep your heart rate near the low end of your target zone
as you exercise. After a few months, your heart rate can be increased gradually until it is near the middle of your
target zone as you exercise.
To measure your heart rate, stop exercising but continue moving your legs
or walking around and place two fingers on your wrist. Take a six-second
heartbeat count and multiply the results by 10 to find your heart rate. For
example, if your six-second heartbeat count is 14, your head rate is 140
beats per minute. (A six-seconds count is used because your heart rate will
drop rapidly when you stop exercising.) Adjust the intensity of your exercise
until your heart rate is at the proper level.
85% to Max
65% to 85%
55% to 65%
Up to 55%
25 30 35 40 45 50 55
Age
Cardiovascular
performance
Intermediate aerobic
Effective fat burning
60 70
14