Restfor a shortperiod of time after each set.The
idealresting periods are:
Rest for three minutes after each set for a muscle
building workout.
Restfor one minute after each set for a toning work-
out.
• Rest for 30 seconds after each set for aweight less
workout.
Plan tospend thefirst couple of weeks familiarizing
yourselfwith the equipment and learning the proper
formfor each exercise.
COOLING DOWN
End eachworkout with 5 to 10 minutes of stretching.
Includestretches for bothyour armsand legs. Move
slowlyas you stretch and do not bounce. Easeinto
each stretchgradually and go onlyas far as you can
withoutstrain. Stretchingat theend ofeach workout
isan effective way to increaseflexibility.
STAYING MOTIVATED
For motivation,keep a record of each workout.The
charton page 19 of this manual can be photocopied
andused to scheduleand recordyourworkouts. List
the date, the exercisesperformed,the resistance
used,and the numbersof setsand repetitionscom-
pleted.Record yourweight and keybody measure-
mentsat the end of every month.Remember, the key
to achievingthe greatest resultsis to makeexercise a
regularand enjoyable part ofyour everyday life•
MUSCLE CHART
A. Stemomastoid(neck)
B. PectorelisMajor(chest)
C. Biceps(frontof arm)
D. Obliques(waist)
E. Brachioradials(forearm)
F. HipFlexors(upper thigh)
G• Abductor(outerthigh)
H. Quaddceps(frontofthigh)
L Sartodus (front ofthigh)
J. TibialisAnterior (front of calf)
K. Soleus (front of calf)
L. Rectus Abdominus (stomach)
M. Adductor (inner thigh)
N. Trapezius (upper back)
O. Rhomboideus (upper back)
P. Deltoid (shoulder)
Q. Triceps (back of arm)
R. Latissimus Dorsi (mid back)
S. Spinae Erectors (lower back)
T. GluteusMedius (hip)
U. Gluteus Maximus (buttocks)
V. Hamstring (back of leg)
W. Gastrocnemius (back of calf)
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