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Gravity Boots Owner’s Manual - 5
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Determine the Duration:
Begin with short 1-2 minute sessions to allow your body to adapt to
inversion.
Stay inverted only as long as you are comfortable, even if only for a few seconds at first. Over
time, as you feel comfortable, gradually work up to a duration that allows your muscles to fully relax and
release so your back can decompress. This should typically take about 3-5 minutes.
Make it a Habit:
Most users will find better results with shorter, more frequent sessions than longer
sessions done infrequently. Ideally, work it into your routine so that you are able to invert several
times a day.
Realize Benefits
Relax & Release:
Close your eyes, take deep breaths and elongate your body. Focus on un-tensing
your muscles to allow your spine and joints to decompress. The better you are able to relax, the more
benefits you will feel.
Add Stretching & Movement:
Beginners can gently stretch and twist while inverted to help
maximize the benefits for joints and ligaments as well as promote muscle relaxation during inversion.
More advanced users can perform inverted squats, sit-ups, and crunches to maximize benefits and
build muscle tone.
Give it Time:
Like starting any new exercise program, it can take some time to see the results.
Some people feel the benefits immediately and some take longer. Be patient, stick with it and
invert often.
Maximize Comfort
Increase Ankle Comfort:
Wear socks with lace-up shoes – the material will provide added
cushion and support for the ankles. Use the Calf Loops with standard size Gravity Boots.
Reduce Muscle Soreness:
As with any exercise program, you may experience mild soreness
when you first get started. While you're relaxed, your body is making huge changes as your skeleton and
muscles adapt. Don't do too much, too soon - begin with a modest angle and shorter duration to reduce
the likelihood of soreness.
Listen to Your Body:
Respond to any signs of discomfort by making changes: reduce the duration,
try different times of day, take deep breaths, and add movement and stretching. When you feel like
you've had enough, return upright! Inversion is all about relaxation and enjoyment.
Dismount Slowly:
After inverting, be sure to allow your body to readjust and your back to gradually
re-compress before dismounting. On the Teeter Inversion Table, rotate up and rest at just past horizontal (0)
for 15-30 seconds or more. On the EZ-Up Rack, reach with your hands to the EZ-Up Handles or EZ-Up Strap
and rest for 15-30 seconds or more.
Dizziness after a session is a sign that you have come up too fast.
Understand the Equipment:
Watch the Getting Started DVD for more inverted stretching and
exercise tips. Read and always follow the Owner's Manual.