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13.
Make sure the BOSU® Elite is set on a non-slip, level surface with
adequate clearance space around you
. You should have enough space to
lie in a face up, face down, or side lying position on top of the dome, and to
be able to step off safely in any direction.
Make sure that if you lost your
balance and fell, you would not hit any nearby objects. To reduce the
risk of injury if a fall were to occur, use a mat or exercise pad on wood or
other hard surfaces.
14.
Wipe sweat off the vinyl surface of the BOSU® Elite dome before each
use and while working out as needed
. Not unlike a wet basketball floor,
sweat will make the dome surface slippery. Use a towel to wipe sweat off
the dome if necessary. A dry BOSU® Elite provides for a safer and more
effective training environment.
15.
Warm up
before any exercise program by doing 5 to 10 minutes of gently
aerobic exercise, such as walking, followed by stretching.
16.
Cool down after an exercise session
, with 5 to 10 minutes of gentle
exercise, such as walking, followed by stretching.
17.
The BOSU® Elite is not a toy. Children must be supervised by an adult
familiar with the proper use of this product. To prevent injuries, keep
this and all fitness equipment out of the reach of unsupervised children.
Follow these simple rules:
•
Keep unsupervised children out of rooms where you have exercise
equipment.
•
Store exercise equipment in a room that can be locked.
•
Know exactly where your children are when you work out.
•
If you have small children at home, don’t wear headphones when
you work out.
•
Talk to your kids about the dangers of exercise equipment.
18.
When storing the BOSU® Elite, make sure the dome is not in direct
contact with any other surfaces
. The dome needs to breathe to prevent
sweating (i.e. an oily residue may appear on the dome),
which can cause
the dome to be slippery increasing the likelihood of a fall resulting in
injury.
If the dome does sweat, follow the cleaning instructions provided in
this manual.
