Treadmill User Manual

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FITNESS GUIDELINES

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Steps to Getting Started

Once you have made the commitment to start exercising at home, here are some

suggestions that may help you stay motivated.

The ﬁ rst step is the most difﬁ cult. Any new habit is difﬁ cult to establish at ﬁ rst,

but it can be done. Be patient, and plan to start slow and easy. Less is more

when you are ﬁ rst starting out… don’t overdo it!

Get a physical exam. If you have been inactive for several years or new to an

exercise program, be sure to ask your doctor before beginning any exercise

program. Especially if you are over 30, have health problems or have a history of

heart disease in your family.

Plan for your home ﬁ tness center. Set aside an area or a room in your house or

apartment that is exclusively for ﬁ tness, and make sure that it is as comfortable

as possible, so you’ll enjoy using it. If you like music, watching television

or looking outside while exercising, make sure these things are accessible.

Remember, if you don’t enjoy the space you are exercising in, you won’t be

motivated to continue your program.

Find an exercise buddy. Research has shown that starting an exercise

program with someone can increase your chances of sticking to it. If you have

a buddy that is also starting a program, you can encourage, motivate and

challenge each other.

Make ﬁ tness a part of your schedule. Include it in your daily planner just as

you would any other appointment. Plan ahead for the week so that you can

be sure to ﬁ t it in. Even if you are pressed for time one day, a little exercise is

better than none at all. Do what you can to ﬁ t it in, even if you have less time

than you hoped for.

Use positive afﬁ rmations. Afﬁ rmations will help you program your

subconscious to accept new beliefs. Saying to yourself a couple of times a day,

“I am living a healthier lifestyle by exercising several times per week at home,”

can help you stay on track.

Set goals. Setting goals can be helpful in keeping you motivated, but remember

to keep them realistic. Short-term and long-term goals can make this easier.

How many days do you want to exercise this week? How many workouts would

you like to have done in 90 days or a year?

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