ES9.0 Bikes Owner’s Guide
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Your F.I.T. Program
F: D E P
Workout: Brisk and Rhythmic Exercise
The workout trains and conditions your heart, lungs, and mus-
cles to operate more efficiently. Increase exercise in response
to your heart rate to train and strengthen your cardiovascular
system. Concentrate on exercising smoothly.
Cool-Down: Slow and Relaxed Exercise
Cooling down relaxes your muscles and gradually lowers your
heart rate. Slowly reduce your workload until your heart rate is
below60percentofyourmaximumheartrate.Thecooldown
should last at least five minutes, followed by some light stretch-
ing to enhance your flexibility.
Beginning a Fitness Program
If you cannot sustain 12 continuous minutes in your target heart
rate zone, exercise several times a day to get into the habit of
exercising.
Trytoreachandmaintain60-65percentofyourmaximum
heart rate. Alternate exercise with periods of rest until you can
sustain12continuousminutesofexerciseat60-65percentof
your maximum heart rate.
Beginexercisinginthreetofiveminutesessions.