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The Fortis Pilates Reformer Gym Machine is more than just a piece of exercise equipment; it
is an 8-week total body exercise and nutrition system. It is a “fitness for life” plan that goes
hand in hand with an overall healthy lifestyle.
This includes regular check-ups, healthy eating habits and exercise for the rest of your life.
Today, all fitness research recommends both cardiovascular exercise and strength
conditioning to achieve balanced fitness. By improving your cardiovascular fitness you will
strengthen your heart and lungs, increase your stamina and endurance and help with
weight loss. Strength conditioning adds lean muscle to your body, which increases your
body’s metabolism. Remember that a healthy eating plan is an important part of any
balanced fitness program.
The Fortis Pilates Reformer Gym Machine system is designed to help you achieve a
balanced fitness program. The system consists of three parts:
1. Strength Conditioning and Muscle Toning. The Fortis Pilates Reformer Gym Machine
exerciser was designed to help you tone and strengthen your upper body, lower body and
core.
We recommend that you do the Fortis Pilates Reformer Gym Machine workout 3 times a
week and perform the exercises in the order that they are shown in this manual. However,
the frequency and duration of your workouts will depend on your current fitness level and
goals. Please refer to the Fortis Pilates Reformer Gym Machine workout section below and
on the following page to determine the workout that is appropriate for you.
2. Cardiovascular Exercise. The Fortis Pilates Reformer Gym Machine system includes a
cardio workout program. You can achieve an effective cardio workout from a variety of
activities, such as walking, hiking, swimming and jogging. We recommend that you do a
cardio workout for at least 30 minutes, 3 times a week. You can easily alternate days for your
Fortis Pilates Reformer Gym Machine and cardio workouts. Again, the frequency and
duration of your workouts will depend on your current fitness level and goals. Please refer to
the Cardiovascular Workout section on pages 36 through 40 to determine the workout that
is appropriate for you.
3. Nutrition. The Fortis Pilates Reformer Gym Machine system also includes both the Jump
Start and Exercise and Nutrition Guide to provide you with healthy eating choices.
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