1. Where can I buy a FitDeck?
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2. What kind of equipment do I need to use FitDeck?
You do not need any equipment or special machinery to use FitDeck. Simply find a 7’x4’ area to workout.
3. What type of workout will FitDeck give me?
Depending on how you use FitDeck, you have the ability to train in many different ways (i.e., aerobic, strength training, body toning, endurance, body segment-specific, total body fitness). Please refer to the Fitness Level button as well as FitDeck Games.
4. How do I know what fitness level to start from?
Beginner is for people who have not been exercising consistently for several weeks or years. They are probably familiar with the exercises by sight, but have not spent much time performing any of them.
Intermediate is for people with an athletic inclination but with significant time away from regular exercise.
Advanced is for people who have been exercising on a regular basis for several months and/or years. They are probably very familiar with these exercises and often perform some of them during the course of their normal routine.
5. When do I move up to the next fitness level?
Part of the answer is personal preference and the other is common sense. Ideally, you would move from Intermediate to Advanced once you could complete each of the Intermediate levels with little trouble. This is not always practical or feasible. If you feel ready to make the switch to a higher level, do so with caution. Proceed gradually and do not get discouraged if it takes time to get to the suggested repetitions at the next level – it’s supposed to. Moving up a level is a great accomplishment, as it shows that you are improving strength, stamina, flexibility, and confidence. Keep it up.
6. How often should I use FitDeck?
Common sense applies here as well. As always, it is recommended to check with your physician before beginning any new fitness product or program. In the beginning, it’s always best to proceed cautiously and give yourself a day or two of rest in between FitDeck sessions until you observe how your body reacts to the exercises.
If you exercise regularly, and you’re shuffling the deck before every workout, you are receiving a nice mix of upper, middle, lower, and full body exercises. In this case, you can probably FitDeck on a more regular basis.
7. How many cards should I do?
Regardless of your fitness level, it’s always prudent to start off an exercise program slowly. Try two or three cards a day for the first few sessions. See how you feel. Presumably, if you haven’t been exercising much at all, even a few cards will fatigue muscles that have been inactive. As you gain confidence, stamina, and strength, add more cards in small increments. It would be ideal to shoot for 15-20 cards 3 times per week. If you’re using FitDeck on an less regular basis, use common sense in selecting the number of cards consistent with your fitness level and experience.
8. Does this mean I never have to go back to the gym?
Not necessarily. While there are plenty of people who use FitDeck as their sole fitness activity, FitDeck does not intend to make gyms, personal trainers, or sports obsolete. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. Ideally, you would be doing all of the above if you had all the time and resources in the world. For those times that you don’t have the time or resources, you have FitDeck.
9. Will I bulk up using FitDeck?
Whether or not you bulk up is probably more related to your nutritional habits and workout intensity than to FitDeck. Of all the potential strength routines available, FitDeck is probably the least likely candidate to bulk you up. FitDeck relies on body weight exercises. Typically, body weight exercises do not stress the body enough to develop the bulk that you are referring to.
Normally, the bulking comes from heavy loads of weights at small and intense bursts. This type of training combined with heavy protein loading often ends up producing a bulky frame. FitDeck will more likely develop long, lean muscles.
10. How can I get a cardio workout using FitDeck?
You can get a great cardiovascular workout using FitDeck in several ways. If you are in an enclosed space, simply take less time in between cards during your workout. The less time you take between cards, the more likely you will keep your heart rate elevated and in an aerobic training zone.
You can also incorporate FitDeck into a running, walking, or biking program. Take FitDeck along with you and stop every 10 minutes to do 2-3 FitDeck cards. This cross-training workout is excellent for achieving both aerobic and strength training.
11. What if I can’t do some of the exercises?
If you cannot perform a specific exercise for any reason, simply remove the card from the deck until you are more comfortable, stronger, or interested in trying it again. If you purchase the Instructional DVD, you will see Phil Black demonstrate each and every one of the stretches and exercises.
12. Should I really use the Stretching card?
Yes. Stretching is an important component to overall health and fitness. It is always advised to complete a warm-up and stretching routine prior to any physical activity.
13. Should I use FitDeck in the morning or at night?
A classic question. The beauty of FitDeck is that it is very flexible. You may find it easier to do a few cards in the morning and a few at night. You may prefer do one card every hour throughout the day. If you begin a workout and get distracted, you can put the deck down and return to complete the selected cards later in the day. The key to FitDeck is that you should always feel like you can do a few cards, no matter where or when.
14. Should I be exercising one muscle group at a time?
If you prefer, you can separate the cards by color (upper, middle, lower, full) and train one body segment at a time. It merely requires one extra step. If you don’t want to spend the time thinking about which body segment to work on, simply shuffling the cards and drawing them will touch on a variety of exercises.
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