Precor M9.41si - Optimizing Your Workout

Getting the Most Out of Your Workout
To help you get started in planning and carrying out your fitness program, this section provides
ISrUrbasic Lrmatioh on aerobic exemise-such as low hard yod sh^^ „ pro^r^r
each session should be, and how often you need to exercise to benefit from a regular program,
Diagram 15 Muscles improved
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/Brevls
Darkened areas in Diagram 15 indicate the muscles improved.
To get the most out of each worXout, a general onderstandlng ofthe princ^les beh^
traininn invaluable The best source of information is your specialty fitness dealer, in aaamon
rSg Smln^n w^^^^ exercise equipment is ‘>b=t foryomln^ual
dealer can provide useful advice on training, technique, and exercise physiology,
rannmmpnri nood hooks and audio/video tapes on these subjects.
How Hard Should I Exercise?
studies show that to achieve the benefits of aerobic exercise, it Is necessaiy to wo^,““‘^ ,
enough to raise your heart rate to a certain minimum level, called the training zon .
zone depends on your age and level of fitness.
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