Versaclimbers allow for steady endurance workouts as well as short bursts of HIIT


Too many people hit ‘quick start’ – not the way to maximise a workout


Variety,


changing workouts on a frequent


basis and selecting a pre-programmed training setting rather than the ‘quick start’ button is key


on a frequent basis and selecting a pre-programmed training setting rather than the ‘quick start’ button is key to getting the most of CV equipment,” advises Erica Tillinghast, global education manager at Precor. Deborah McConnell, external


education manager at Life Fitness Academy, adds: “Most equipment manufacturers have over 30 different workout programmes on their


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equipment to help people get a more effective, engaging workout.” Technogym’s Excite+ CV range offers


huge diversity, with traditional products as well as tools such as an upper body ergometer and lateral cross training.


“Programming on Excite+ equipment addresses both aerobic and anaerobic thresholds, as we advocate that good usage of CV equipment moves beyond the ‘quick start’ button,” says Powles.


Star Trac’s lead master trainer, Sonja


Friend-Uhl, talks more specifi cally about effective cardio training, citing periodisation – a four-cycle training plan which is then repeated with a different focus – as one of the best ways for exercisers to maximise their CV workouts. “Using four phases – conditioning to build endurance; effi ciency, focusing on short bursts of speed; stamina, to work towards


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