TABLE OF CONTENTSFlexibility ...................................................................................................................11Exercise and body composition ........................................................................11A balanced workout ..............................................................................................12Warm up ....................................................................................................................12Aerobic/strength exercise ...................................................................................12Cool down .................................................................................................................13How to determine your maximum heart rate .............................................13Target heart rate training zones .......................................................................13Beating the dropout odds: Jump start your fitness program ................14Summary of Surgeon General's Report onphysical activity and health ................................................................................14Make exercise a habit ...........................................................................................15It's never too late for fitness ...............................................................................16Suggested readings ...............................................................................................16Warranty Information .....................................................................................................17FITNESS SAFEGUARDSBefore starting any exercise program, consult with your physician or health professional.He or she can help establish the exercise frequency, intensity (target heart rate zone) andtime appropriate for your particular age and condition. If you have any pain or tightnessin your chest, an irregular heartbeat, shortness of breath, feel faint or have any discomfortwhile you exercise, STOP! Consult your physician before continuing.FITNESS SAFEGUARDSFailure to follow any of these safeguards may result in injury or serious health problems.> Do not place fingers or any other objects into moving parts of the exercise equipment.> Keep children and pets away from the machine. A child’s curiosity may result in injury.> Do not allow children to use the machine. The machine is designed and intended for adults, not children.> To avoid entanglement and possible injury, do not expose hands or arms to the drive mechanism.> Do not dismount the machine until the pedals are at a complete STOP.> Warn bystanders to keep a safe distance. Do not allow anyone to touch the machine while it is in operation.