Most treadmills come equipped with a few pre-set programs to help users to achieve their fitness goals. The Proform 590T treadmill is no exception to this rule. Knowing how to efficiently use the programs that come with the machine will help the user to achieve his or her desired results more quickly and make the workout experience a more enjoyable one.
Before carrying out any exercise, please refer to your manual and contact Proform if in any doubt.
Intensity Level
Intensity level is one of the main factors in achieving specific goals. Though the specific heart rate level will depend on a person’s age, the general guidelines are universal. For fat-burning exercises, one must exercise at a low-intensity level for an extended period of time. For enhanced cardiovascular, the heart rate should be at a much higher, almost maxed-out intensity level.
Warm-Up And Cool-Down
Everyone should have a warm-up and cool down surrounding their targeted exercise. The warm-up should be five to ten minutes of stretching and light cardio to get the body temperature increased. The cool down should be five to ten minutes of stretching for increased flexibility and minimized soreness. The main exercise should be twenty to thirty minutes of the desired intensity.
How Much?
The ideal frequency of exercise in the beginning of a routine is three days per week with one day of rest between each workout. A person can slowly begin to work his or her way up to five days of exercise weekly if so desired. In any case, exercising should be a consistent part of a person’s life in order to see improved health and positive physical changes.
If a person owns a treadmill, chances are, he or she is looking to make some positive changes in his or her health. The Proform 590T treadmill can certainly help a person to achieve that, but there must be some strategy to a person’s routine. Knowing the right intensity, technique, and frequency to workout with will greatly help a person to see results.
