BodyCraft Strength Training System manual Functional Training Arms

FUNCTIONAL TRAINING ARMS

BODYCRAFT was the first company to incorporate Functional Training Arms into the standard multi-function home gym. This extremely versatile station opened up a vast array of exercises and we cannot imagine making a home strength training system without it. Your Functional Training Arms provide exercises that pertain to everyday living. You can train specifically for your favorite sport or activity, or for tasks required to help make it through your day. We encourage you to be inventive with your Functional Training Arms. You can easily invent motions unique to you. Just be care- ful to always be in control and work to balance your body.

GENERAL EXERCISE GUIDELINES

There are many theories as to the proper number of repetitions and sets of repetitions recommended for any specific exercise. In fact, we are all unique individuals and what may be effective for one person may not be as effective for another. Your genetic makeup, goals, and available time are all specific to you. In addition to reading this book, we recommend consulta- tions with

fitness professionals such as a certified personal trainer and your local spe- cialty fitness dealer.

The human body is a highly adaptive machine. It can quickly adjust to

routine stresses. Therefore, intensity and variety are vital components of any strength training routine. Intensity is more important than a specific number of repetitions or sets of repetitions. The amount a muscle group is stressed (to failure) is directly proportional to the amount of increased strength / growth. In other words, the more effort you put into training, the more results you should receive! Periodically changing the routine is also highly recommended. Your body will become accustomed to a rou- tine. Variety will increase your results!

Please remember to start easy and increase the total time and number of repetitions gradually. Overdoing it in the beginning can cause unnecessary muscle soreness. If at any time you feel excessive or unnatural pain, stop immediately! Determine what is wrong before continuing. See your physician if you have any doubts.

In general terms, for maximum muscle building, we recommend 6-12

repetitions and 2-3 sets per exercise. For endurance training, We recom-

mend 12- 20 repetitions and 2-3 sets per exercise.

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