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USING THE STRETCH TRAINER
Before begin your stretching exercises, please review the following guidelines.
1. Always use the wrist straps and hold the handlebar with both hands at all times
during your routine. The wrist straps decrease the chance of falling if you lose your
grip on the handlebar. Do not attempt a stretch using only the wrist straps.
2. Always use the ankle straps for leg stretching exercises.
3. When the first time you use the stretch trainer, do not try to do all the stretch exercises
shown on the instructional placard. Start your stretch exercises slowly.
4. For most stretching exercise positions, make sure that your knees are rest on the knee
pad and your feet are positioned on the foot pedals.
5. Do not overstretch while on the stretch trainer. When you feel tension in your muscle,
please stop exercise.
6. Breathe normally while on the stretch trainer. Do not hold your breath.
7. When you have completed your stretch exercises, make sure that the seat has
returned to the forward position.
Stretching Exercises
Begin with the seat in the forward position. Hold the upper
handlebar with both hands, and then move the seat back
slowly.
Lower Back
Legs, Back
Hold the lower handlebar with both hands. Place one foot
on the roller and keep the leg straight. Complete the stretch,
and then switch legs.
Gluteals, Hips
Hold the lower handlebar with both hands. Place ankle on
the knee. Complete the stretch, and then switch legs.
