User's Manual

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GENERAL
EXERCISE GUIDELINES
EXERCISE DURATION
A common question asked is, “how much exercise do I need?” We recommend
following the guidelines set up by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
for healthy aerobic activity.
• Exercise three to five days per week.
• Warm up for five to 10 minutes before aerobic activity.
• Maintain your exercise activity for 30 to 45 minutes.
• Gradually decrease the intensity of your workout, then stretch to cool down
during the last five to 10 minutes.
If weight loss is a major goal, participate in your aerobic activity at least 30 minutes
for five days each week.
EXERCISE INTENSITY
The next question asked is, “how hard do I need to work out?” To reap the most
cardiovascular benefits from your workout, it is necessary to exercise within a
recommended intensity range. We recommend monitoring your exercise heart rate to
measure exercise intensity.