Precor 515e - General Aerobic Training Inlormation; How Hard Should I Exercise

General Aerobic Training Information
A workout on the Precor 515e Precision Ski Machine provides excellent and
efficient cardiovascular conditioning, while strengthening and toning the
thighs, calves, hips, back, and arms. Darkened areas in Diagram 6 indicate the
muscles improved.
Diagram 6
Muscles exercised during a
cycle workout
1. Trapezius
2. Deltoid
3. Pectorals
4. Rhomboids
5. Triceps
6. Biceps
7. Latissimus Dorsi
8. Forearm Flexors/Extensors
9. Abdominals
10. Erector Spinae
11. Gluteals
12. Hip Flexors
13. Quadriceps
14. Hamstrings
15. Gastrocnemius/Soleus
16. Peroneus Longus/Brevis
To get the most out of each workout, a general understanding of the principles
behind aerobic training is invaluable. The best source of fitness information is
your specialty fitness dealer. In addition to providing information on which
exercise equipment is the best for your individual needs, your specialty fitness
dealer can provide useful advice on training, technique, and exercise physiol¬
ogy. Your dealer can also recommend good books on these subjects.
To help you get started in planning and carrying out your fitness program, this
section provides some basic information on aerobic exercise—such as how
hard you should work out, how long each session should be, and how often you
need to exercise to benefit from a regular program.
How Hard Should I Exercise?
Studies have shown that to achieve the benefits of aerobic exercise, it is
necessary to work out hard enough raise your heart rate to a certain minimum
level, called the “training zone.’’ Your training zone depends on your age and
level of fitness.