Important Safety Information - BOSU Ballast Ball Mode D'emploi

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

YOU AND OTHERS CAN BE SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED IF WARNINGS
ON THE EQUIPMENT, IN THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND
SERIOUS BODILY INJURY MAY RESULT IF INFLATION AND DEFLATION
INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT FOLLOWED. EXERCISE BALL MAY BURST,
WHICH COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY FROM A FALL.
1) Remove the ball from the box, separate the ball from all packaging material and lay the
ball out in a flat position for 2 to 3 hours prior to inflation. Warning: Do not inflate your
exercise ball when the temperature is greater than 90
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less than 65 F/18
2) Never inflate your exercise ball greater than the labeled maximum inflation size.
Always wait 24 hours after air is added and re-measure the ball prior to use.
Do not use your exercise ball if it is inflated greater than the labeled maximum
inflation size. Do not inflate your exercise ball when the temperature is greater than
90 F /32 C or less than 65
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3) To avoid personal injury or damage to the product, never use a sharp object to
remove the plug.
4) Before starting this or any other exercise program, consult your physician. Your
physician should assist you in determining the target heart rate zone appropriate for your
age and physical condition. Certain exercise programs or types of equipment may not be
appropriate for all people. This is especially important for people over the age of 35, pregnant
women, or those with pre-existing health problems, back problems or balance impairments. If
you are taking med i ca tion which may affect your heart rate, a physician's advice is ab so lute ly
essential.
5) Start out slowly and progress sensibly. Progress at a pace that is comfortable for you.
The Ballast Ball Workout is designed so that you can begin with the easiest variation of each
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exercise and progress to more difficult variations when you are ready.
6) Do not overexert yourself with this or any other exercise program. Listen to your body
and respond to any reactions you may be having. You must learn to distinguish "good" pain,
like fatigue, from "bad" pain, which hurts. If you experience any pain or tightness in your
chest, an irregular heartbeat, dizziness, nausea, or shortness of breath, stop exercising at once
and consult your physician immediately.
7) Warm up before any exercise program by doing 5 to 10 minutes of graduated, low level,
rhythmic muscle movement, followed by stretching, as further explained on page 10 of
this manual.
8) Inspect the equipment. Before EACH use, visually inspect the equipment including wear
and embedded foreign objects. Replace your Ballast
nicks or worn areas on it's surface. Never use the equipment if the equipment is damaged
or not functioning properly.
WARNING
VIDEO ARE NOT FOLLOWED.
WARNING
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F/18 C.
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Ball immediately if it has any splits,
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