SPECIAL EXERCISES
These exercises are specially designed for people with strong physical limitations.
Remember the following important points:
• When you stand on the Health Bounce Pod™ / BPod™, about 85% of your body weight is
being supported by the mat and springs. This means that only part of your weight is
applying pressure on your joints and articulation.
• The simple act of standing on the mat on your own will already stimulate all your muscles:
they will have to contract ever so slightly to maintain your balance, providing your body
will a full workout.
These exercises should be attempted under the supervision of someone who is able to assist.
Please work progressively: do not stay more than 5 minutes the first time, and then gradually
increase.
Seek to exit the Health Bounce Pod™ / BPod™ in full control, rather than having reached a point of
exhaustion.
Always assume the exercise position that best suits you in terms of comfort.
The important thing is to move and exercise.
Exercising should not feel like a struggle: do not hesitate to adjust yourself.
For example:
• If you feel more comfortable with your feet apart, it is better to assume this position to do
exercise rather than have both feet together.
• If you cannot stand upright for a long period, you may put the opening side on your back, and
rest your elbow on the C-Hoop, with your hands in front of you, also on the C-Hoop.
1. Standing:
From starting position, with feet in the center of the mat, facing the opening, hand on the C-hoop.
a) Move your head up, very slowly, then down, then back to looking forward.
Proceed very slowly, and repeat up to 5 times.
Stop as soon as you feel tired. Stop immediately if you feel dizzy.
b) Repeat this exercise with closed eyes. Open your eyes and look straight ahead as soon as you
feel tired or dizzy.
c) Move your head to the right, as far as you can without straining yourself.
Return to the center, and then move your head to the left. Repeat up to 5 times.
d) Repeat this exercise with closed eyes. Open your eyes and look straight ahead as soon as you
feel tired or dizzy.
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