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BENEFITING FROM USING THE INVERSION
SYSTEM
If you feel nauseated while using the inversion sys-
tem, return to the starting position. Note that it may
take a few weeks of use for your inner ear to become
accustom to being inverted.
Do not use the inversion system right after you have
eaten.
Moving while using the inversion system may make it
a more comfortable experience, and may help joints
and muscles stretch and relax. Always move in a slow,
controlled manner.
The greater the angle at which the inversion system is
used, the shorter the time that you should rotate back
before rotating up. Increase the amount of inverted
time and the angle of use gradually.
Always pay attention to how your body feels as you
use the inversion system. Increase the level of inten-
sity only as it is comfortable for you. When you feel
like you have had enough, return to the starting posi-
tion.
BEGINNER PROGRAM
The following are suggestions for persons who are
just starting to use the inversion system.
Set the index handle to allow the backrest frame to
rotate to 15 degrees or less for the first one or two
weeks. This will allow your body time to adjust to the
change in gravitational pull.
Use the inversion system for one or two minutes at a
time, two or three times a day.
Stay inverted only for as long as it is comfortable. This
may be only a few seconds at first.
INTERMEDIATE PROGRAM
The following are suggestions for persons who have
become comfortable using the inversion system as
described under the BEGINNER PROGRAM.
Increase the angle to which the inversion system can
rotate, as it is comfortable. Adjust the index handle to
allow the inversion system to rotate to up to 60
degrees, a few degrees at a time.
Start to do gentle stretching while using the inversion
system.
Gradually increase the amount of time that you use
the inversion system to ten minutes or more, two or
three times a day. Routines can be varied from rotat-
ing back for one or two minutes and then up for 30
seconds, to rotating back and up for equal amounts of
time.
FULL INVERSION PROGRAM
The following are suggestions for persons who have
become comfortable using the inversion system as
described under the INTERMEDIATE PROGRAM and
desire to rotate to greater angles. Note that all the
benefits of inversion can be gained by rotating to 60
degrees.
Do not attempt to do sit-ups.
Increase the angle to which the inversion system can
rotate, as it is comfortable. Adjust the index handle to
allow the inversion system to rotate until it comes in
contact with the center frame.
Adjust the backrest frame so that the medium adjust-
ment knob is in the top hole (see SELECTING THE
BACKREST FRAME POSITION on page 14). If you
weigh 220 lbs. (100 kg) or more, adjust the medium
adjustment knob to the center hole in the backrest
frame. Rotate back and up as described on page 16.
This section contains information and suggestions about using the inversion system. Make sure that all parts are
properly tightened each time you use the inversion system. Replace any worn parts immediately.
See ADJUST-
MENT starting on page 14 to identify parts referred to in this section.
DEVELOPING A PROGRAM
