Diamondback Fitness 1100U - Manual (Page 2)

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I ntroduction
Glossary of Terms
LED’s = The lights on the face of the console.
METs = A measure of energy expenditure. The METs program allows the bike to be
electronically controlled to deliver a specific work rate independent of pedal
rate. As the pedal rate falls, the load on the wheel is increased proportionally.
As the pedal rate intensifies, the load on the wheel is decreased proportionally.
Programs = Quick Start, Manual, Random, METs, Fatburner, Interval, Strength, Test / Fitness
Level, Custom / Target
Stage = Represented by a vertical column of lights on the dot matrix screen.
Watts = The amount of energy currently being expended.
Work = The amount of energy expended during exercise.
Good health is an exercise in common sense.
The basics of good health are really common sense.
Eat right, drink lots of water, get enough sleep, and
exercise at least 3-4 times a week. It may sound
simple, but to achieve the look and vitality most
health-conscious men and women want, takes more
discipline than most people are willing to endure.
Having fitness equipment in your home makes it
easier to achieve your goals. And having
Diamondback equipment gives you even more of an
edge. Because when your equipment is comfortable,
simple and effective, you exercise more. And that
means better results.
A workout that works for you. To maintain
cardiovascular fitness, the American Heart
Association recommends that you exercise 3 to 4
days a week at 60%-75% of your maximum heart
rate. By monitoring your heart rate while you exercise,
you can get the most effective workout in the least
amount of time. It’s the easiest way of determining if
you’re exercising at a safe and effective level. Of
course, if you want to lose weight or reach a higher
level of athletic conditioning, working out 5 to 6 times
a week will help you achieve that goal faster.
Get a smart start on exercising.
1. Always stretch before your workout to loosen
muscles, and afterwards to cool down.
2. The first few minutes of your workout should be
devoted to warming up muscles before a vigorous
workout, and building your heart rate slowly.
3. After your aerobic workout of about 24-32 minutes,
spend 10 minutes gradually reducing your heart
rate with a lower resistance level.
Remember, start slow, with intensity low, until
you build endurance and strength. And always
consult your physician before beginning any
exercise program.