Diamondback 500ER - Manual (Page 17)

500Er 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:
ƒ An activity that uses large muscle groups, maintained continuously, and is rhythmical and aerobic in nature.
ƒ Duration: 20 to 60 minutes of continuous aerobic activity, including a warm‐up and cool‐down period for
each session.
ƒ Frequency: 3 to 5 times per week.
ƒ 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.
ƒ 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.
ƒ 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.