Life Gear 75112, Owner'S Manual

WARM UP AND COOL DOWN ROUTINE

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A good exercise program consists of a warm-up, aerobic exercise, and a cool down.  Do the entire
program at least two to three times a week, resting for a day between workouts.  After several
months you can increase your workouts to four or five times per week.

AEROBIC EXERCISE

is any sustained activity that sends oxygen to your muscles via your heart

and lungs.  Aerobic exercise improves the fitness of your lungs and heart.  Aerobic fitness is 
promoted by any activity that uses your large muscles eg: legs, arms and buttocks.  Your heart
beats quickly and you breathe deeply.  An aerobic exercise should be part of your entire exercise
routine.

The 

WARM-UP

is an important part of any workout.  It should begin every session to prepare your

body for more strenuous exercise by heating up and stretching your muscles, increasing your 
circulation and pulse rate, and delivering more oxygen to your muscles.  

COOL DOWN

at the end

of your workout, repeat these exercises to reduce soreness in tired muscles.

HEAD ROLLS

Rotate your head to the right for one count, feeling the stretch
up the left side of your neck, then rotate your head back for
one count, stretching your chin to the ceiling and letting
your mouth open.  Rotate your head to the left for one count,
then drop your head to your chest for one count.

SHOULDER LIFTS

Lift your right shoulder toward your ear for one
count.  Then lift your left shoulder up for one
count as you lower your right shoulder.