Diamondback Fitness 510Ub - Manual (Page 17)

510Ub Owner’s Manual
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WORKOUT QUALITY AND QUANTITY
It is recommended that you accumulate at least thirty (30) minutes of physical activity most days of the week. The American College of Sports
Medicine makes the following recommendations for the quantity and quality of training for developing and maintaining cardio‐respiratory
fitness in healthy adults:
 An activity that uses large muscle groups, maintained continuously, and is rhythmical and aerobic in nature.
 Duration: 20 to 60 minutes of continuous aerobic activity, including a warm‐up and cool‐down period for each session.
 Frequency: 3 to 5 times per week.
 Intensity: 60% to 85% of maximum heart rate.
In addition to aerobic exercise, strength training of moderate intensity twice per week is recommended. Women especially may benefit from
weight‐bearing exercises. Select activities you enjoy and can fit into daily life. Having Diamondback Fitness equipment at home offers you the
opportunity to work out without going to the gym.
Get a Smart Start on Exercising
Anyone over the age of 35, as well as younger persons whom are overweight, should check with his/her physician before commencing an
exercise program. Persons who have diabetes or high blood pressure, a family history of heart disease, high cholesterol or have led sedentary
lifestyles should protect themselves with a medical check‐up and stress test administered by a healthcare professional.
 Stretching and massaging major muscles (such as your quadriceps) following a workout session will aid in the dissipation of lactic
acid and speed your body’s recovery.
 The first few minutes of your workout should be devoted to warming up the muscles before a vigorous workout. Concentrate on
raising your heart rate slowly.
 After an aerobic workout of roughly 20‐30 minutes, spend 10 minutes gradually reducing your heart rate by moving slower or with
less resistance.
NOTE: Start slow, with intensity low until you build up endurance and strength. Always consult your physician before
beginning any exercise program.