Nautilus TREADCLIMBER TC916 - Manual (Page 41)

41 Nautilus® TreadClimber®, Model TC916 Owner’s Manual
ExErCiSE ANd FiTNESS guidELiNES
exercise and health
It is not a secret that lack of exercise is increasingly becoming a major health issue.
Obesity is on the rise, and being overweight can contribute to an increased risk in
heart attack, diabetes, high blood pressure and other life threatening illnesses.
Most people do not get enough activity during the day to make up for the time they
spend at their desks, driving their cars or sitting in front of their televisions. We have
learned that exercising is not simply something we must do to look good and have a
great body. Exercise is a requirement for health, and overall wellness, not to mention
it can help you feel great!
The good news is that we are seeing more and more research that indicates we
don’t have to work out intensely to see the benefits. Sure, it is great if you can
workout for 30-40 minutes at a time, five days a week. But it is not essential. Shorter
bouts of exercise can have a great effect (especially if you are just starting out), and
a little bit of exercise at a time is much better than none at all.
And what is really exciting is that research indicates that whether you are young or
old, people who workout at light to moderate intensities may have an easier time
sticking to their exercise programs than those people who work out harder and more
often.
So, you do not need to be an athlete or a fitness ”die-hard” to benefit from exercise
… you just need to get started, work out at levels that are comfortable and
enjoyable to you and stick with it!
steps to getting started
Once you have made the commitment to start an exercise program, here are some
suggestions that may help you stay motivated.
The first step is the most difficult. Any new habit is difficult to establish
at first, but it can be done. Be patient, and plan to start slow and easy. Less is more
when you are first starting out … don’t overdo it!
Get a physical exam. If you have been inactive for several years or new to an
exercise program, be sure to ask your doctor before beginning any exercise program.
Especially if you are over 30, have health problems or have a history of heart disease
in your family.
exercise and Fitness
guidelines overview
no single fitness program
is suitable for all. all
fitness programs should
be designed by fitness
professionals who are
trained to tailor the program
to the individual goals and
fitness levels of each client.
the following information on
exercise intensity, duration,
and frequency is based on
averages and is included
here only as a guideline for
use by fitness professionals.
programs should be altered
for comfort and safety when
necessary.