Bowflex Strength Training System manual Working Out Cool Down, Warming Up, Breathing

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8	Working Out	Cool Down

A workout begins in your minds 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 that 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 doing light stretching and performing light exercises on the Bowflex® Home Gym.

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!

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. Remember to gradually move yourself into a relaxed state.

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Contents Fitness Table Of Contents Getting To Know Your Machine Rod Caps Cable Pulley Frame Hand Grip Standing PlatformAdjusting Understanding Resistance Using YourPower Rod Resistance MachineBench Using Your MachineWorkout Bench Mounting The Incline PositionOptional Equipment Maintenance & CareSafety Bowflex Home Gym Leg Extension / Leg Curl Attachment For Your Safety Please Follow These Instructions Defining Your Goals Reaching Your Goals Designing Your Own ProgramBreathing Working Out Cool DownWarming Up Performing Your RoutineFrequency 3 Days PER Week M-W-F Time about 20 Minutes WorkoutsMinute Better Body Workout Advanced General ConditioningMinute UPPER/LOWER Body Frequency 4 Days PER Week M-T-Th-F Time about 20 MinutesFrequency 3 Days ON, 1 DAY OFF Time about 45-60 Minutes Body BuildingDAY Circuit Training ANAEROBIC/CARDIOVASCULAR Frequency 2-3 Times PER Week Time about 20-45 MinutesTrue Aerobic Circuit Training Frequency 2-3 Times PER Week Time about 20-60 MinutesStrength Training Frequency 3 Days PER Week M-W-F Time about 45-60 MinutesMotion Chest ExercisesStarting position Key pointsONE ARM Seated FLY StartAction Chest Exercises Shoulder Exercises Shoulder Exercises Shoulder Extension elbows stabilized Scapular Protraction elbows stabilized Scapular DepressionShoulder Exercises Lying LAT Pulldowns Modified Back ExercisesFunctional LOW Back Extension Seated with hip extension Start Back Exercises Back Exercises Scapular Retraction Arm Exercises Lying Triceps Extension Elbow Extension Cross Triceps Extension Triceps KickbackSeated Triceps Extension Elbow Extension Seated position Seated Wrist Extension Standing Wrist CurlSeated Wrist Curl Wrist Flexion Standing Wrist Extension Move slowly and never relax the wristAbdominal Exercises Abdominal Crunch Spinal FlexionSeated Resisted Abdominal Crunch Spinal Flexion Seated Resisted Oblique Abdominal Crunch SpinalTrunk Rotation Leg Exercises Lying Prone LEG Curl Knee Flexion Squat with Lat TowerStanding HIP Extension Knee flexed Lying LEG Extension Standing HIP AbductionSeated HIP Adduction Standing HIP Extension Knee stabilizedExercise Log 120Muscle Chart Bowflex Motivator