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You should rest for a short period of time after each
set. The ideal resting periods are:
¥ Rest three minutes after each set for a muscle build-
ing workout
¥ Rest one minute after each set for a toning workout
¥ Rest 30 seconds after each set for a weight loss
workout
Plan to spend the first couple of weeks familiarizing
yourself with the equipment and learning the proper
form for each exercise.
COOLING DOWN
End each workout with 5 to 10 minutes of stretching.
Include stretches for both your arms and legs. Move
slowly as you stretch and do not bounce. Ease into
each stretch gradually and go only as far as you can
without strain. Stretching at the end of each workout
is very effective for increasing flexibility.
STAYING MOTIVATED
For motivation, keep a record of each workout. The
chart on page 19 of this manual can be photocopied
and used to schedule and record your workouts. List
the date, the exercises performed, the weight plus the
numbers of sets and repetitions completed. Record
your weight and key body measurements at the end
of every month.
Remember, the key to achieving the greatest results
is to make exercise a regular and enjoyable part of
your everyday life.
Muscle Chart
Pectoralis
Major
Biceps
Obliques
Brachioradials
Brachioradials
Hip Flexors
Abductor
Quadriceps
Soleus
Rectus
Abdominus
Adductor
Trapezius
Trapezius
Rhomboideus
Deltoid
Deltoid
Triceps
Latissimus Dorsi
Spinae Erectors
Gluteus
Medius
Gluteus
Maximus
Hamstring
Abductors
Gastrocnemius
