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FIT TEST SCORE
PROGRAM
less
than
20
A
20 -29
B
30 -39
C
40 -49
0
more
than
50
E
Many people don't realize how effective the addition of incline in interval
striding is in terms of caloric burn. The figures on the preceding page
and below show that interval striding at fairly low speeds often helps
burn more calories than running on a level surface at much higher
speeds.
Figure 7: Interval Striding Versus Jogging -Time Requirement
600
Calories Expended During 30 Minutes of
Interval Striding or Jogging Under Various
Speed and Incline Conditions
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400
300
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10
15 20
25
Interval
Striding: The Exercise for the 90s
For
many
people, interval striding is the ideal form of exercise. It's
simple, practical, motivational and a low-impact way to burn calories.
We're confident that once you try interval striding on the Lifestride
aerobic trainer, you'll agree it's the ideal exercise for the 90s and
beyond!
502
439
Determining an Interval Striding Program Level
You are now ready to select your optimal interval striding program. Each
of the programs has been designed to keep your heart rate in the target
training zone, offer the benefits of progressive hillinterval training, build
leg strength and be fun and motivational. Once you start the interval
striding program, it should serve as the cornerstone of your aerobic
fitness program. However, feel free to supplement it with other aerobic
activities.
To start a personalized interval striding program, locate your Fit Test
score (V02 Max) in the left column of the chart below. The
corresponding letter tells you which interval striding program to follow.
(To obtain a Fit Test score refer to page 21.)
224
167
30
About The Interval Striding Programs
The following descriptions will help you understand the Lifestride
treadmill and the interval striding programs.
Speed:
This is the belt speed you should program into the
Lifestride trainer.
This is the Hill Profile level you should program into
the Lifestride trainer in order to provide the correct
interval striding level. Hill inclines will automatically be
determined.
Level:
Duration:
The time you exercise during each interval striding
workout.
The number of calories you'll burn for a 12-minute
workout. (If you have elected to work out for 24
minutes simply double this number.)
Calories:
Heart Rate:
Percent of maximum heart rate. (To determine your
maximum heart rate, subtract your age from 220.)
How often during a week you should perform the
interval striding program.
Frequency: