EFFECTS OF EXERCISE

WARNING/PRECAUTIONS

Read the entire manual prior to using your UltraFlex ™. Always wearshoes during your exercise session, ideally tennis shoes. Be certain to have a complete medical examination prior to engaging in any exercise program. Consult with your doctor prior to using the UltraFlex ™.

ALWAYS warm up prior to exercise and cool down after exercise. Be certain that you do not hold your breath during exercise.

Body fluids should be maintained. As you exercise you should replace the fluids that your body is sweating away. Spring water is excellent for hydration.

ALWAYS monitor your heart rate while exercising. Do not exceed your Maximal Heart Rate. Maintain your suggested TARGET HEART RATE during exercise. Your conservative target heart rate can be established
with the following formula’s.

1. (220 minus your age) x 60%=Beginner Target Heart Rate
2. (220 minus your age) x 70%=Intermediate Target Heart Rate
3. (220 minus your age) x 80%=Advanced Target Heart Rate

Example: 220 minus 35 = 185 x 70% = 130 (Intermediate Heart Rate)

As with all exercise programs, check with your doctor as to any particular parts of the program or exercises contained within this owner’s/training manual that may be objectionable for your condition. Excessive or improper exercises may cause physical distress or injury. Know your limitations.

Y O U R P R O G R A M

• Many of the exercises shown may be performed from a seated, standing or prone position.
  
• Concentrate on the target muscles that you are exercising to maximize the benefits.
  
• Be certain to keep your joints being exercised held in the proper position throughout the range of motion in each exercise. If you allow the joint to move out of position it could lessen the resistance to the muscle.
  
• Keep tension on the muscles being exercised during the full set of repetitions.

WA R N I N G

Read the manual prior to using your UltraFlex ™. Never allow a friend, family member or others to use the UltraFlex ™ without their first reading owner’s manual and all contents.

Always have the UltraFlex ™ under control when exercising. DO NOT TRY EXERCISES IN WHICH YOU CANNOT CONTROL BOTH ENDS OF THE ULTRAFLEX. Be certain that the safety strap at each end is securely around your wrist or controlled one way or another, example; step on strap or with strap around the foot and step on it. Put the end of the UltraFlex ™ securely in the ankle strap.

NEVER intentionally or by accident bend the UltraFlex ™ and snap it at anyone.

During exercise ALWAYS be certain to have your hands through the safety strap and gripping the rubber grips in your hand or one end in hand and the other on the floor with the wrist safety strap controlled by your foot or knee or in the ankle strap.

When exercising around others be certain to allow enough room to avoid hitting them with your UltraFlex ™.

NEVER use the UltraFlex ™ in any other way except for the ways in which it is shown and described in this manual or other instructional materials provided with your UltraFlex ™.

IF YOU EVER FEEL PAIN STOP THE EXERCISE
IF YOU EVER FEEL FAINT, DIZZY OR WEAK - STOP EXERCISING

WARNING: THE ULTRAFLEX PRESENTS HAZARDS WHICH, IF NOT AVOIDED BY FOLLOWING PROPER INSTRUCTIONS, COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH