Precor 515e - How Long Should I Exercise; How Often Should I Exercise

Regardless ot your fitness level, avoid doing too much too soon. Setting the
resistance level too high, using too high of a rear elevation, or moving at too
fast of a pace are common errors. Give yourself time to become familiar with
your ski machine and improve your fitness level. Then you can gradually
increase your speed and incline to make your workouts more challenging.
How Long Should I Exercise?
The length of each exercise session depends on your fitness level. Exercise
physiologists have determined that, to attain cardiovascular benefits from
exercise, you should maintain your heart rate in the training zone for at least 15
minutes this is in addition to your warm-up time, and does not include cool¬
down. You should always allow several minutes to bring your heart rate into the
training zone, by starting out slowly and gradually increasing the work level.
Similarly, use several minutes ot light exercise after the workout to bring your
heart rate down to near resting level.
The higher your fitness level, the longer you should maintain your heart rate in
the training zone {between 20 and 30 minutes). Beginners should always start
slowly, and gradually increase their sessions up to 20 minutes or more.
How Often Should I Exercise?
Research indicates that aerobic sessions of 20 minutes or more should be done
at least 3 to 5 times a week to obtain significant cardiovascular benefits. Most
experts agree that sensible eating habits and regular aerobic exercise are the
keys to weight control and fitness. A recent study, which tracked several
subjects over a period of years, conclusively shows that exercise, not dieting, is
the key factor to successful long-term weight loss.