Bowflex Ultimate 2 Owners Manual - Page 17
Exercising Properly - workout routines
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15 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 Ultimate® 2. Aerobic Rowing Position: • R emove bench, unlock the seat. • S it on the seat facing the Power Rod® units. • G rab the handles and keep the arms straight to the front. • P osition the arches of your feet on the footrest of the machine, knees bent comfortably. • S it up straight with your spine in good alignment. Motion: • Initiate the movement by extending the knees while simultaneously bending the arms and pinching the shoulder blades together. • W ith the arms passing by the sides of your trunk, the handles should be near your torso as the knees near extension. Key Points: • D o not lose spinal alignment - keep your chest lifted. • If you bend forward during the return toward the Power Rod® units, 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.