Avanti AT480, Owner'S Manual

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Warming up prepares the body for the exercise by increasing
circulation, supplying more oxygen to the muscles and raising body
temperature. Begin each workout with 5 to 10 minutes of stretching
and light exer-cise to warm up. The photos on this page show
several forms of basic stretching you may perform before your
workouts. In order to achieve an adequate warm-up, perform each
stretch three times.
TOE TOUCH STRETCH
Stand, bending your knees slightly and slowly bend forward from
your hips. Allow your back and shoulders to relax as you reach
down toward your toes as far as possible. Hold for 15 counts, then
relax. This will stretch your hamstrings, back of knees, and back.
HAMSTRING STRETCH
Sit with one leg extended. Bring the sole of the opposite foot toward
you and rest it against the inner thigh of your extended leg. Reach
toward your toes as far as possible. Hold for 15 counts, then relax.
This will stretch your hamstrings, lower back, and groin.
CALF/ACHILLES STRETCH
With one leg in front of the other, reach forward and place your
hands against a wall. Keep your back leg straight and your back
foot flat on the floor. Bend your front leg, lean forward and move