Viavito Onyx Owner's Manual page 14

STRETCHING
Stretching while your muscles are warm after 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 temperature, which greatly reduces the risk of injury.
Stretching develops flexibility and reduces muscles soreness.
Stretches should be held for 15 to 30 seconds.
DO NOT BOUNCE OR OVER-STRETCH. Take your time in each stretch. Gradually
take each stretch a little deeper on every out breath to your personal maximum.
Toe Touch
Inner Thigh Stretch
Calf-Achilles Stretch
Side Stretch Hamstring Stretch
Remember always to check with your physician before starting any exercise program.
COOL-DOWN
The purpose of cooling down is to return the body to its normal or near normal, resting state
at the end of each exercise session. A proper cool-down slowly lowers your heart rate,
allows blood to return to the heart and helps prevent muscle soreness caused by the
build-up of lactic acid in the muscles.
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