Tunturi Ergometer T6 - Manual (Page 7)

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EXERCISING WITH TUNTURI ::
When you’re fit, your circulatory and respiratory organs are in good
condition and your muscles are more supple. Fitness is an integral part
of our quality of life and comprises physical, mental and social
performance. And physical performance is a primary basis for
maintaining mental and social activity. It has been proved beyond doubt
that exercise offers a great many benefits:
:: Improves your ability to concentrate and builds self-confidence.
:: Raises your general level of activity and thus helps in maintaining
social relations.
:: Supports efficient functioning of the respiratory organs,
circulatory system and heart; blood pressure stabilises, the level of
benign cholesterol rises and the risk of heart disease diminishes.
:: Means joints remain supple and muscles become stronger; back
pain is often eradicated through strong back and stomach muscles.
:: Regular exercise helps you both control your weight and lose it.
STARTING OUT WITH EXERCISE
When you’ve not exercised for a long time, you should have your
condition checked and consult a doctor, if you are over 40, your physical
condition is poor, you suffer from a chronic illness or have health
problems, or you have injuries to or problems in your muscles.
The safest way to determine your fitness level is to have it checked under
the supervision of a doctor or professional fitness trainer. People suffering
from heart or circulatory diseases or any other risk factors should
definitely have their condition checked before they start training.
How often?
For endurance exercising, it’s good to exercise at least 3 times a week, but
remember for your health that once a week is better than not at all. The
effects of exercising will show after just a few weeks.
How long?
If you’re very unfit, start with a 20 minute workout. Once your
condition improves, you can train for 30-60 minutes depending on your
goal.