After a few weeks, you can occasionally incorporate Zone 3 and Zone 4 intensities for short periods of time. Remember, when you begin to incorporate Zone 3 and Zone 4 intensities, you will find that you will likely have to drop down to Zone 1 intensities shortly thereafter as brief recovery periods. For variety, you can spend a little bit of time in each of the four Zones during one workout, and then spend your time in just one Zone during the next workout. Prenatal woman should always remain at

For example, you don’t have to stretch your neck simply by pulling on your head with your hand. You can also just rotate the neck slowly around and look side to side. 27 NUTRITION Of course, every good health and fitness program will also include a good nutrition component. Good nutrition is likely the most important factor in maintaining ideal body weight and managing weight loss. There are a variety of schools of thought regarding which nutrition program, diet or eating plan is best. While we

He or she can help establish the correct exercise frequency, intensity (target heart rate zone) and time appropriate for your particular age and condition. The following 3 warnings listed below are also located on the computer console mast of the exercise bike. Failure to follow any of these safeguards may result in injury or serious health problems. • Read and understand the Owner’s Manual and operation instructions prior to use. If you do not have an Owner’s Manual, call 1-800-864-1270 to obta

(Fig.4) Fig. 3 Fig. 4 4. The upright bike also features a combination fore / aft and micro seat height adjustment slider. To move the seat closer to, or away from the console, loosen the knob, slide the seat forward or rearward to the desired position and re-tighten (Fig. 5). Because of the unique angled design of the slider it also functions as a micro seat height adjustment. Using this feature in combination with the pop-pin adjustment on the seat tube enables you to fine tune the proper seat

It is the only proven long-term weight management program that is successful. You should ensure that you are consuming at least 1,200 Calories per day total. A total weight loss of no more than 2 lbs. per week is recommended for long-term weight management. Eat a variety of foods. Regardless of your eating plan, you should be sure to include a variety of foods in your diet, maximizing your intake of fruits and vegetables whenever possible. Colorful meals and snacks that are divided amongst the 4

Or you may find that your numbers don’t change, but you are able to stay in Zone 3 and Zone 4 longer than you used to. Don’t get too attached to any specific number or target heart rate. If you train properly, you will notice numbers that used to be difficult have now become easier. You will also notice that if you are sick or over-tired, you may find that numbers that usually feel fairly easy are one day much harder, and it is a good sign to take a break. If you notice that numbers that are usu

Especially if you are over 30, have health problems or have a history of heart disease in your family. Plan for your home fitness center. Set aside an area or a room in your house or apartment that is exclusively for fitness, and make sure that it is as comfortable as possible, so you’ll enjoy using it. If you like music, watching television or looking outside while exercising, make sure these things are accessible. Remember, if you don’t enjoy the space you are exercising in, you won’t be motiv

“FITNESS TEST” will display confirming your selection. You can now begin the Fitness Test. The program begins at level 1. The program will automatically adjust to bring you into a pre-determined “Test Zone” based upon an estimated maximum heart rate. Once you are in the “Test Zone” the resistance level will remain constant. The Time clock will begin to count down from 3:00. During the last 30 seconds, the console will record the average watts, and the average heart rate and generate a “Fitness S

Enter Weight: You will then be prompted in the alphanumeric display to “ENTRWEIGHT (lbs. or kgs)”. Select the appropriate weight by using the UP or DOWN buttons and then press ENTER to confirm your selection. Enter Height: You will then be prompted in the alphanumeric display to “ENTRHEIGHT (in. or cent.)”. Select the appropriate height by using the UP or DOWN buttons and then press ENTER to confirm your selection. The computer will calculate and display your Body Mass Index. Then the Ideal BMI

You must grip the heart rate sensors for the duration of the test. The display will continue to show “RELAX” and your heart rate until the clock counts down to 00:00. The console will then calculate your recovery score. Recovery Score = Your heart rate at 1:00 (the beginning of the test) minus your heart rate at 00:00 (the end of the test) 17 OPERATION Nautilus OM 113/213 08/18/2004 12:00 AM Page 17 The display will show “SCORE (Recovery Score)”. This will remain on the display for 5 seconds, th