LifeGear 76200 — effective Warm-Up and Cool Down Routines for Better Workouts [10/12]

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WARM UP AND COOL DOWN ROUTINE

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.