Bowflex Xtreme 2 SE Owners Manual - Page 17

Workout Guide 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 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 Xtreme® 2 SE home gym. 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! 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. 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. Remember to gradually move yourself into a relaxed state. Bowflex Xtreme® 2 SE Owner's Manual 15