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A successful exercise program consists of a warm-up, aerobic exercise, and a cool-down. Do the entire program at least
two and preferably three times a week, resting for a day between workouts. After several months, you can increase your
workouts to four or five times per week.
Warming up is an important part of your workout, and should begin every session. It prepares your body for more strenuous
exercise by heating up and stretching out your muscles, increasing your circulation and pulse rate, and delivering more
oxygen to your muscles. At the end of your workout, repeat these exercises to reduce sore muscle problems. We suggest
the following warm-up and cool-down exercises:
Inner Thigh Stretch
Sit with the soles of your feet together with your knees
poin
ti
ng outward. Pull your feet as close into your groin as
possible. Gently push your knees towards the
fl
oor. Hold for
15 counts.
Hamstring Stretch
Sit with your right leg extended. Rest the sole of your le
ft
foot
against your right inner thigh. Stretch toward your toe as far
as possible. Hold for 15 counts. Relax and then repeat with le
ft
leg extended.
AB Shredder
