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HOW HARD? (Intensity of Workouts) How hard you workout is also determined by your goals. If you use your machine to prepare for a 5K workout, you will probably work out at a higher intensity than if your goal is general fitness. Regardless of your long term goals, always begin an exercise program at low intensity. Aerobic exercise does not have to be painful to be beneficial! There are two ways to measure your exercise intensity. The first is by monitoring your heart rate using the grip pulse handlebars and the second is by evaluating your perceived exertion level (this is simpler than it sounds!). PERCEIVED EXERTION LEVEL A simple way to gauge your exercise intensity is to evaluate your perceived exertion level. While exercising, if you are too winded to maintain a conversation without gasping, you are working out too hard. A good rule of thumb is to work to the point of exhilaration, not exhaustion. If you cannot catch your breath, it’s time to slow down. Always be aware of these warning signs of overexertion. CONDITIONING CONDITIONINGCONDITIONINGBEFOREIMPORTANT ASSEMBL ASSEMBLASSEMBLY YY GUIDELINES GUIDELINESGUIDELINES YOU BEGIN PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT BEFORE BEFOREBEFORE ELLIPTICAL CONDITIONINGGUIDELINESCONDITIONINGGUIDELINES TROUBLESHOOTING LIMITED INTRODUCTION ASSEMBL ASSEMBLASSEMBLY YY PRECAUTIONS YOU YOUYOU BEGIN BEGINBEGIN OPERATION & MAINTENANCEWARRANTY TARGET HEART RATE ZONE CHART 100% 75% 60% BEATSPERMINUTE20253035404550556065AGETARGETZONE120117114111108105102999793150146143139135131128124120116 What is Target Heart Rate Zone? Target Heart Rate Zone tells you the number of times per minute your heart needs to beat to achieve a desired workout effect. It is represented as a percentage of the maximum number of times your heart can beat per minute. Target Zone will vary for each individual, depending on age, current level of conditioning, and personal fitness goals. The American Heart Association recommends working-out at a Target Heart Rate Zone of between 60% and 75% of your maximum heart rate. A beginner will want to workout in the 60% range while a more experienced exerciser will want to workout in the 70-75% range. See chart for reference. EXAMPLE: For a 42-year-old user: Find age along the bottom of the chart (round to 40), follow age column up to the target zone bar. Results: 60% of maximum Hear Rate = 108 Beats Per Minute, 75% of maximum Heart Rate = 135 Beat Per Minute. ALWAYS CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE BEGINNING AN EXERCISE PROGRAM. 20 ASSEMBLY 21 INTRODUCTIONELLIPTICALOPERATION CONDITIONINGGUIDELINESTROUBLESHOOTING& MAINTENANCELIMITEDWARRANTY CONDITIONINGGUIDELINES BEFOREYOU BEGIN IMPORTANTPRECAUTIONSASSEMBLY STRETCH FIRST Before using your product, it is best to take a few minutes to do a few gentle stretching exercises. Stretching prior to exercise will improve flexibility and reduce chances of exercise related injury. Ease into each of these stretches with a slow gentle motion. Do not stretch to the point of pain. Make sure not to bounce while doing these stretches. 1. STANDING CALF MUSCLE STRETCH Stand near a wall with the toes of your left foot about 18" from the wall, and the right foot about 12" behind the other foot. Lean forward, pushing against the wall with your palms. Keep your heels flat and hold this position for a count of 15 seconds. Make sure that you do not bounce while stretching. Repeat on the other side. 2. STANDING QUADRICEPS STRETCH Using a wall to provide balance, grasp your left ankle with your left hand and hold your foot against the back of your thigh for 15 seconds. Repeat with your right ankle and hand. 3. SITTING HAMSTRING & LOWER BACK MUSCLE STRETCH Sit on the floor with your legs together and straight out in front of you. Do not lock your knees. Extend your fingers towards your toes and hold for a count of 15 seconds. Make sure that you do not bounce while stretching. Sit upright again. Repeat one time. STRETCHINGTIPSASSEMBLY 21 INTRODUCTIONELLIPTICALOPERATION CONDITIONINGGUIDELINESTROUBLESHOOTING& MAINTENANCELIMITEDWARRANTY CONDITIONINGGUIDELINES BEFOREYOU BEGIN IMPORTANTPRECAUTIONSASSEMBLY STRETCH FIRST Before using your product, it is best to take a few minutes to do a few gentle stretching exercises. Stretching prior to exercise will improve flexibility and reduce chances of exercise related injury. Ease into each of these stretches with a slow gentle motion. Do not stretch to the point of pain. Make sure not to bounce while doing these stretches. 1. STANDING CALF MUSCLE STRETCH Stand near a wall with the toes of your left foot about 18" from the wall, and the right foot about 12" behind the other foot. Lean forward, pushing against the wall with your palms. Keep your heels flat and hold this position for a count of 15 seconds. Make sure that you do not bounce while stretching. Repeat on the other side. 2. STANDING QUADRICEPS STRETCH Using a wall to provide balance, grasp your left ankle with your left hand and hold your foot against the back of your ...

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