PS50 Recumbent Bike Owner’s Guide
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Weight & Sports Training Programs
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Sports
Training
Trytoreachandmaintain60-75percentofyourmaximum
heart rate with moderate exercise.
Exercisefor30-45minutesat60-65percentofyourtargetheart
rate.
Herearesometipstoachievingyourweightmanagement
goal:
Consume most of your dietary calories at breakfast and lunch,
and eat a light dinner. Do not eat close to bedtime.
Exercisebeforemeals.Moderateexercisewillhelpsuppress
your appetite.
Take exercise breaks throughout the day to help increase your
metabolism and caloric expenditure.
Whenyouaretrainingtoimprovestrengthandperformance:
Exercise four to five days a week. Alternate exercise days
between intervals of hard to very hard exercise and easy to
moderate exercise.
Exercise for 30 minutes or longer.
Warning:these strategies are intended for average, healthy
adults. If you have pain or tightness in your chest, an irregular
heartbeat, shortness of breath or if you feel faint or have any
discomfort when you exercise, stop! Consult your physician
before continuing. Remember, every workout should begin with
a warm-up and finish with a cool-down.