Smooth Fitness CE-3.0 - Manual (Page 26)

26 SMOOTH CE3.0 ELLIPTICAL TRAINER
IMPORTANT STEPS
Warning:
Before using this product, please consult your personal physician for a complete physical
examination. Frequent and strenuous exercise should be approved by your doctor first. If any
discomfort should result from your use of this product, stop exercising and consult your doctor.
Proper usage of this product is essential. Please read your manual carefully before exercising.
Please keep all children away from the equipment during use and when equipment is unattended.
Always wear appropriate clothing, including athletic shoes, when exercising. Do not wear loose
clothing that could become caught during exercising.
Make sure that all bolts and nuts are tightened when equipment is in use. Periodic maintenance is
required on all exercise equipment to keep it in good condition.
Before beginning:
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
gradually, a few minutes per week.
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. And the better your aerobic fitness, the harder you will have to work to stay in your target
zone. But remember these essentials:
• Contact your physician before starting a workout or training program. 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.
• Supplement your program with some type of aerobic exercise such as walking, jogging,
swimming, dancing and/or bicycling. Monitor your pulse frequently. If you do not have an
electronic heart rate monitor, have your physician show you the proper way to manually
check your pulse by using your wrist or neck. Establish your target heart rate based on your
age and condition.
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Drink plenty of fluids during the course of your routine. You must replace the water content
lost from excessive exercising to avoid dehydration. Avoid drinking large amounts of cold
liquids. Fluids should be at room temperature when consumed.