Nautilus ne 3000 Manuel D’Utilisation

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GUIDELINES
In addition to aerobic exercise, the ACSM recommends that healthy adults perform a minimum of 8 to 
10 strength exercises involving the major muscle groups a minimum of two times per week.  At least one 
set of 8 to 12 repetitions to near-fatigue should be completed during each session.  
These recommendations are based on two factors:
Most people aren't likely to adhere to workout sessions that last more than 60 minutes.  The regimen 
outlined above can be completed in 30 minutes or less, and when combined with 30 minutes of aerobic 
activity and flexibility gives you a balanced workout.
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 While more frequent and intense training is likely to build greater strength, the difference is usually 
very small.
>  Cool-Down
       
The cool-down enables your body's cardiovascular system to gradually return to normal, preferably 
over a 5 to 10 minute period.  Bringing your workout to an abrupt halt can cause light-headness, since 
blood will pool in your legs if you abruptly stop working.  Lower your exercise intensity gradually over 
a period of a few minutes.  When  your heart rate has returned to below 110 beats per minute you can 
stop exercising on whatever piece of equipment you are on.
    
Always keep in mind that warm-up and cool-down are just as important as the activity phase.  
Both can prevent many common injuries from occurring.
>  How To Determine Your Maximum Heart Rate
    
The best way to determine your maximal heart rate is to calculate your target heart rate zones.  
Simply record your heart rate several times when you are putting out a maximal effort, such as when 
you are going all out on a stationary bicycle, or during a hard session of stair climbing.
    
The easiest option is to estimate your maximum heart rate based on a formula which has been 
well-established for reliability:  take the number 220, and subtract your age.  For example, a 45 year old 
would have an estimated maximum heart rate of 175 (220 - 45 = 175).  The target heart rate zone for 
aerobic training would be 105 to 149 beats per minute (60 to 80 percent of 
the maximum).
>  Target Heart Rate Training Zones
    
There are three primary heart rate training zones.  The first is often referred to as the "fat burning 
zone", because the intensity is moderate enough to require your body to primarily use fat as the fuel 
source for the exercise.  You should exercise at 50 to 65 % of your maximal heart rate to achieve this 
level of intensity.  While you workout in this and the other zones, your heart rate should fall somewhere 
between these two figures.  People just starting out on an exercise program or who want to lose weight 
should concentrate on maintaining their heart rate in this zone for 20 to 30 minutes per day, 3 to 5 days 
per week.
    
The second zone discussed above is known as the "aerobic exercise zone" or is shown on many 
charts as the "target heart rate zone." In this zone you should exercise at 60 to 85% of your maximal 
heart rate.  Training in this zone helps you build aerobic endurance and constructs a base upon which 
you can progressively add more demanding workouts as your cardiovascular 
fitness increases.
       
A higher level of training can help increase both your speed and tolerance for the buildup of lactic 
acid, the primary waste product of anaerobic metabolism in your muscles.  This type of workout from 85 
to 100% of maximum heart rate usually consists of short, hard sprints or repeated hill running and is 
referred to as "anaerobic training."