Warm-Up Instructions - Body Flex Sports Body Rider 35 Owner's Manual

Before use, you must read and understand all instructions & warnings stated in this Owner's Manual as well as posted on the
equipment. Before beginning any exercise program including the following flexibility exercises, please consult with your physician.
The following flexibility exercises are provided to you as a means to prevent injury while you are exercising. A proper warm-up
routine decreases the chance of injuring your muscles while you are exercising. Please take the time to do these flexibility
exercises before and after each time you exercise.
g r o i n s t r e t c h
1. Sit with your knees flexed and soles of feet together.
2. Hold your ankles and bend at your hips (keep your
back straight) as you press your knees toward the
floor with your elbows.
h i p s t r e t c h
1. Lie on your back and raise your right leg as you clasp
both hands under the back of the knee. Keep your
left leg straight.
2. Gently pull your right leg toward your trunk without
raising your upper body. Switch leg positions and
repeat.
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h a m s t r i n g s t r e t c h
1. Sit with your left leg extended and bend your right leg at
the knee as you place the sole of your right foot
against the inner thigh of your extended leg.
2. Flex the foot of your extended leg (toes pointed toward
ceiling) and gently bend forward from your hips; keep
your back straight.
3. Reach your hands on your extended leg as far as
possible and then switch legs and repeat.
t r u n k t w i s t e r
1. Sit with your leg extended and bend your right knee as
you cross your right leg over your left leg. Your right
foot should be flat on the floor alongside your left knee.
2. Place your left arm on the outside of your right leg and
pull against that leg while twisting your trunk as far as
possible to the right. Place your right hand on the floor
behind your buttocks. Reverse leg positions and
repeat.
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