Endurance T50 - Exercise Tips and Guidelines; Workout Preparation and Cooling Down; Exercise Frequency, Duration, and Intensity

The T50 Walking/Rehabilitation treadmill is an ideal and exceptionally versatile treadmill
geared towards individuals who have been sedentary for an extended period of time and
can safely accommodate rehabilitation patients. The T50 has also been designed for users
in need of strength and aerobic conditioning. With a low prole step-up height, easy-to-read
large LED display, heart rate monitoring and wheelchair accessible extended geriatric
handrails, the T50 is crucial for cardiopulmonary, respiratory, orthopedic, sports medicine,
athletic training, bariatric and older adult patients. With belt speeds as low as 0.1 mph, the
T50 can accommodate even the most deconditioned user.
STRETCH
Stretching prior to exercising will improve exibility and reduce chances of exercise related
injury. Ease into each of these stretches with a slow gentle motion. Hold your stretched
position for a count of ten. Do not bounce. Repeating the stretching exercises again, after
the cool down, will help to loosen and relax your muscles to prevent soreness after your
workout.
WARM UP
A few minutes of a workout should be devoted to warming up. This warm up time will limber
your muscles and prepare them for a more strenuous exercise. Warm up on the treadmill by
walking at slow speeds.
COOL DOWN
Never stop exercising suddenly. It is a good idea to end a workout slowly since this will allow
your heart to readjust to the decreased demand. Use a low speed setting during the cool
down to gradually lower your heart rate.
HOW OFTEN?
It is most often recommended that you exercise a few times a week to maintain cardiovascu-
lar tness. If you have other goals such as weight or fat loss, you will achieve your goal faster
with more frequent exercise. Remember that your ultimate goal should be to make exercise
a lifetime habit. Many people are successful staying with a tness program if they set aside
a specic time of the day to exercise. Regular exercise is the key to a healthy life style.
HOW LONG?
For a useful workout, always start slowly, especially if you have been sedentary during the
past year. Your body will need time to adjust to the new activity. As your body adjusts,
gradually increase your workout time per session.
HOW HARD?
How hard you work out is determined by your goal. Regardless of your tness goals, always
begin an exercise program at low intensity. Aerobic exercise does not have to be painful to
be benecial!
Always consult your physician before beginning any exercise program. For your health
and safety, do not over exert yourself. Remember to stretch and warm up before each ex-
ercise program. If you experience chest pains, nausea, dizziness or shortness of breath,
stop exercising immediately and consult your physician before continuing any workouts!
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