Bowflex Revolution manual Exercising Properly, Working Out

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Exercising Properly

Working Out

A workout begins in your mind’s eye. With concentration and visualization you can approach your workout with

apositive, constructive attitude. A good pre-workout mental routine is to sit and relax, so you can focus on what you are about to do and think about achieving your end goal.

Warming Up

We recommend that you warm up by rowing on the Bowflex Revolution® home gym.

Aerobic Rowing Position:

Aerobic rowing on the Bowflex Revolution® home gym is done using the hand grips connected to the pulley cables

•Remove bench, unlock the seat by pulling the pop pin and locking it in the out position by rotating the pop pin. This allows the seat to move freely along the rail without locking into any one position.

•Sit on the seat facing the SpiraFlex® resistance packs.

•Move the arms into position 4 or 5.

•Position the arches of your feet on the footrest of the machine, knees bent comfortably.

•Grasp the hand grips and sit up straight with your spine in good alignment.

Motion:

•Initiate the movement by extending the knees while simultaneously bending the arms and pinching the shoulder blades together.

•With the arms passing by the sides of your trunk, the handles should be near your torso as the knees near extension.

Key Points:

•Do not lose spinal alignment — keep your chest lifted.

•If you bend forward during the return, bend at the hips, not the waist.

Breathing

The most important part of breathing during exercise is, quite simply, that you do it. Breathing in or out during the actual performance is not dependent upon the ­direction of air flow relative to exertion. It is, in fact, a mechanical process that changes the position of your spine as your rib cage moves. Here are some tips for breathing:

1)Be cautious when you are concentrating or exerting effort. This is when you will probably hold your breath. DO NOT hold your breath. Do not exaggerate breathing. Depth of inhalation and exhalation should be natural for the situation.

2)Allow breathing to occur naturally. Don’t force it.

Performing Your Routine

The workout portion of your fitness routine is the series of exercises devoted to your particular goals. Remember, make sure to have fun!

Cool Down

An essential part of the exercise routine is the cool down. Gradually reduce the level of exercise intensity so that blood does not accumulate in one muscle group, but continues to circulate at a decreasing rate. We recommend the rowing exercise for the cool down. Remember to gradually move yourself into a relaxed state.

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Contents Fitness Guide Product Specifications Safety Precautions Important Safety InstructionsSafety Warning Labels Safety Warning Labels Getting to Know Your Bowflex Revolution Home Gym Bowflex Revolution Parts Reference GuideAdjusting and Understanding Resistance Using Your Bowflex Revolution Home GymSpiraFlex Resistance Attaching SpiraFlex Resistance Packs Preparing for Use, Storing, and Moving Preparing for UseMaintenance Preventative MaintenanceAdjusting Cable Tension Cable Hookup for Leg Exercises Cable Hookup for Leg Press Exercises Storing Leg Press Cables Storing Leg Extension Cables Attaching Hand Grips and Foot Harnesses Hand GripsLeg Press Seatback Attaching Accessories, Benches, and SeatsLeg Press Plate Preacher Curl Multi-Position BenchBowflex Revolution Accessory Rack ordered separately Companion EquipmentDefining Your Goals Reaching Your Goals Designing Your Own ProgramExercising Properly Working OutMinute Better Body Workout WorkoutsAdvanced General Conditioning Minute Upper/Lower Body Frequency 4 Days Per Week M-T-TH-FBody Building Frequency 3 Days On, 1 Day OffCircuit Training Anaerobic/Cardiovascular Frequency 2-3 Times Per WeekTrue Aerobic Circuit Training Strength Training Frequency 3 Days Per Week M-W-F Time About 45-60 MinutesExercises Revolutionary Way to ExerciseAdjustable Arm Position Success Tips Chest ExercisesAdjustable Arm Position Decline Chest Fly Muscles worked Removed 45º Chest Exercises Chest Exercises Chest Exercises Chest Exercises Shoulder Exercises Variation Shoulder Extension elbows stabilized Muscles worked Scapular Protraction elbows stabilized Muscles worked Rear Deltoids Middle Deltoids Trapezius Rhomboids Scapular Retraction Muscles worked Removed Deltoids. Also ankles, knees, hips and core in stabilization Shoulder Exercises Subscapularis Superior fibers Pectoralis Major Posterior Deltoid Teres minor Infra- spinatus Back Exercises Lying Lat Fly Muscles worked Stiff Arm Pulldown Muscles worked Long Hand Grips Back Exercises Seated Low Back Extension Lying Shoulder Pullover Muscles worked Variation Arm Exercises Lying Triceps Press Elbow extension Cross Triceps Extension Rope Pushdowns Elbow extension Muscles worked Biceps Seated Biceps Curl Flexion in supination Muscles worked Preacher Curl Elbow Flexion in supination Muscles worked Tricep Kickback Muscles worked Lying Biceps Curl Elbow Flexion in supination Muscles worked Biceps, Flexor Digitorum, Flexor Carpi Radialis Seated Wrist Curl Wrist Flexion Muscles worked Abdominal Exercises Kneeling Low to High Trunk Rotation Muscles worked Reverse Crunch Spinal Flexion Muscles worked 45˚ incline Leg Exercises Lying Leg Extension Muscles worked Standing Leg Kickback Hip and Knee Extension Muscles worked Ankle Eversion Muscles worked Variations Standing Hip Flexion Muscles worked Standing Hip Internal Rotation Muscles worked Variation Calf Raise Muscles worked Page Muscle Chart Exercise Log NOW Introduction Bowflex Body Leanness ProgramPersonal Guarantee From Dr. Ellington Darden Circumference of Body Parts Body WeightMeasurements Women MeasureWomen Measure Suprailium, Triceps, and Thigh Skinfold MeasurementsMen Measure Chest, Abdomen and Thigh Optional Picture Taking Using Calipers When Measuring SkinfoldsWomen Men Age in Years Female Male Determining Your Body FatTo Use The Nomogram Percent Body-FatFor Example Calculating Lean Body MassEnter Your Information Here Pounds or Kilograms Your Results Summary Sheet Measurements Before After DifferenceGuidelines Week 3&4 Guidelines Week 1&2Guidelines Week 5&6 Keep Menus Simple and Food Substitutions to a Minimum Eating GuidelinesFollow a Carbohydrate-Rich, Descending-Calorie Eating Plan Avoid Too Much StressSuperhydrate Your System Eating Plan Week 5Eating Plan US Measurements CerealEating Plan Metric Measurements Shopping List May I have dinner for lunch and lunch for dinner? 100 Adhere to a carbohydrate-rich, moderate-calorie eating plan Limited Warranty Week Satisfaction GuaranteeBowflex Revolution Warranty Registration Card IMPORTANT! Mail Within 30 Days of PurchaseBowflex Revolution  SE Nautilus Drive Vancouver, WA Offices in the United States
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