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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.
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.
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