Bowflex 2 manual Exercising Properly, Warming Up, Aerobic Rowing Position, Performing Your Routine

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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 a positive, 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.

Aerobic Rowing Position:

•Remove bench, unlock the seat.

•Sit on the seat facing the Power Rods®.

•Grab the handles and keep the arms straight to the front.

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

•Sit up straight with your spine in good alignment.

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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 toward the Power Rods, 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 Bowflex Table of Contents Getting To Know Your Machine Bowflex UltimateAdjusting And Understanding Resistance Using Your MachineWhen You Are Not Using Hooking The Power Rods To The CablesWorkout Bench Using the Bowflex Hand Grips Using the Bowflex Adjustable Pulley System Using Your Machine Folding & Moving Your Bowflex Safety About Your Bowflex AttachmentsFor Your Safety Please Follow These Instructions Defining Your Goals Reaching Your Goals Aerobic Rowing Position Exercising ProperlyWarming Up Performing Your RoutineWorkouts Minute Better Body WorkoutMinute UPPER/LOWER Body Body Building Circuit Training ANAEROBIC/CARDIOVASCULAR True Aerobic Circuit Training Strength Training Chest Exercises Chest Exercises Pulley position Narrow only Starting position Pulley position Low pulleys only Starting Position Flat Barbell Bench PressPulley position Wide only Starting position Shoulder Exercises Pulley position Wide or narrow Starting Position Pulley position Narrow Starting positionScapular Protraction elbow stabilized Scapular Depression Shoulder Rotator Cuff Internal RotationShoulder Rotator Cuff External Rotation Shoulder Extension Elbows StabilizedBarbell Shoulder Shrug Scapular Elevation Pulley position Narrow or wide Starting positionLying Front Shoulder Raise Military Press Back Exercises Pulley position Lat tower Starting positionLying LAT Pulldowns Pulley position Wide Starting positionAlternate motion Back Exercises Scapular Retraction Barbell Bent Over ROW Pulley position Low pulley Starting positionArm Exercises Lying Triceps Extension Elbow ExtensionPulley position Lat tower Lying 45 Degree Triceps Extension Elbow ExtensionTriceps Pushdown Elbow Extension Rope Pushdowns Elbow Extension SINGLE-ARM Pushdown Elbow ExtensionCross Triceps Extension Triceps KickbackSeated Triceps Extension Elbow Extension Seated Wrist Extension Pulley position Narrow Seated positionStanding Wrist Extension Seated Wrist CurlStanding Wrist Curl Position Barbell Curls Elbow Flexion in supination Abdominal Exercises Seated Resisted Abdominal Crunch Spinal FlexionResisted Reverse Crunch Spinal Flexion Pulley position None Starting positionTrunk Rotation Abdominal Crunch Spinal FlexionLEG Curl Leg ExercisesLEG Extension Pulley position Low pulley Starting position Lying Prone LEG Curl Knee flexion Standing HIP Flexion With knee flexion Seated Straight LEG Calf Raise Kneeling LEG Kickback Hip extension and knee extension Standing HIP Abduction Seated HIP AdductionSeated HIP Abduction Ankle InversionAnkle Eversion DeadliftSTIFF-LEG Deadlift Hip extension Now Introduction Bowflex Body Leanness ProgramPersonal Guarantee From Dr. Ellington Darden Two inches below navel belly relaxed MeasurementsTwo inches above navel belly relaxed Record each measurement on your Results Summary SheetSkinfold Measurements SuprailiumOptional Picture Taking Starting body-fat percentageDetermining Your Body Fat To Use The NomogramCalculating Lean Body Mass For ExampleYour Results Your Results Summary SheetGuidelines Week 1&2 Eating Guidelines Follow a Carbohydrate-Rich, Descending-Calorie Eating PlanSuperhydrate Your System Week 3 Eating PlanWeek 1 Week 5Banana-Orange BagelCereal Chocolate or VanillaFrozen Microwave Dinner Tuna Salad DinnerSteak Dinner Late-Night SnackShopping List StaplesIs bottled water better than tap water? May I have dinner for lunch and lunch for dinner?Is it possible to drink too much water? Page Eat smaller meals more frequently Maintenance RoutineAdhere to a carbohydrate-rich, moderate-calorie eating plan Drink at least 1 gallon of cold water each dayExercise Log 120Muscle Chart Bowflex