Sportplus SP-MR-008 Instructions D'utilisation page 37

7. TRAINING TIPS
WARM-UP EXERCISES / STRETCHING / COOL-DOWN
A successful training session begins with warm-up exercises and ends with a cool-down
phase. The warm-up exercises prepare your body for the subsequent strain of training. The
cool-down phase after training helps avoid aching or stiff muscles. Below are instructions
on stretching exercises for the warm-up and cool-down phases. Please heed the following:
• Carefully warm up, for about 5 to 10 minutes, each group of muscles you plan to work
in your subsequent training session. You are doing each stretching exercise correctly
when you feel pleasant tension in the muscle you are stretching.
• Speed is not a factor in stretching exercises. Avoid making quick, jerky movements
while stretching.
NECK STRETCHES
Tilt your head slightly to the right and feel the tension in your
neck. Slowly, lower your head in a semicircle to your chest before
bringing it up to your left side. You will feel a pleasant tension
in your neck again.
You can alternate and repeat this exercise several times.
SHOULDER STRETCHES
Alternately raise your left and right shoulders or both shoulders
simultaneously.
ARM STRETCHES
Alternately stretch your left and right arms toward the ceiling.
Feel the tension in the left and right sides of your body.
Repeat this exercise several times.
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