Stretching Guide - Viavito satori Owner's Manual

Stretching Guide

Tips for stretching
• Begin with small mobility exercises of all
the joints e.g. simply rotate the ankles,
bend the knees and roll your hips.
Gradually make the movements larger
and faster. This will allow the body's
natural lubrication (synovial fluid) to
protect the surface of your bones at
these joints.
• Always warm up the body before stretch-
ing, as this increases blood flow around
the body, creating warmth which makes
the muscles more supple.
• Start with your legs, and steadily work up
the body.
• Each stretch should be held for at least
10 seconds (working up to 20 to 30
seconds) and usually repeated
about 2 or 3 times.
• Do not stretch until it hurts. If there's any
pain, ease off.
• Don't bounce. Stretching should be
gradual and relaxed.
• Don't hold your breath during a stretch.
• Stretch after exercising to prevent
muscles from tightening up.
• Stretch at least three times a week to
maintain flexibility.
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Warm-up and cool-down
A successful cardio-vascular exercise pro-
gram consists of a full-body warm-up,
aerobic exercise, and a cool-down. Do the
entire program at least two and preferably
three times a week, resting for a day be-
tween workouts. After several months, you
can increase your workouts to four or five
times per week.
Warm-up
The purpose of warming up is to prepare
your body for exercise and to minimise
injuries. Warm up for five minutes before
strength-training or exercising aerobically.
Perform activities that raise your heart rate
and warm the working muscles.
Activities may include brisk walking,
jogging, jumping jacks, jump rope, and
running on the spot. Try to incorporate
moves that take the joints through their
full range of motion.
Stretching
Stretching while your muscles are warm af-
ter a proper warm-up and again after your
strength or aerobic training session is very
important. Muscles stretch more easily at
these times because of their elevated tem-
perature, which greatly reduces the risk of
injury. Stretching develops flexibility and
reduces muscles soreness.
Stretches should be held for
15 to 30 seconds.
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