Shoulder Lift
Rotate and lift your right shoulder up towards
your ear for one count. Relax then repeat for the
left shoulder.
Repeat 3 - 4 times.
Calf / Achilles Stretch
Turn towards the wall and place both hands on it.
Support yourself with one leg while the other is
placed behind you with the sole flat on the floor.
Bend the front leg and lean towards the wall,
keeping the rear leg straight so that the calf and
Achilles tendon are stretched hold for 5 seconds.
Repeat with the other leg.
Repeat 2 - 3 times.
Side Stretch
Open both arms to the side and gently lift them
above your head. Reach your right arm as high
as you can for one count, gently stretching the
muscles of the stomach and lower back. Repeat
the action with your left arm.
Repeat 3 - 4 times.
Inner Thigh Stretch
Sit on the floor and pull your legs toward your
groin, the soles of your feet together. Hold your
back straight and lean forward over your feet.
Tighten the thigh muscles and hold for
5 seconds.
Release and repeat 3 - 4 times.
Hamstring Stretch
Sit on the floor with your right leg extended and
place your left foot flat against the right inner
thigh. Stretch forward toward the right foot and
hold for 10 seconds. Relax and then repeat with
the left leg extended.
Repeat 2 - 3 times.
Exercising lnformation
Basic Aerobic Training
Programme
For your basic Aerobic Exercise routine we
suggest that you try the following. Remember,
breathe correctly, exercise at your own pace and
do not over-train as injury may result.
Week 1 & 2
Warm Up 5 - 10 Minutes
Cool Down 5 Minutes
Week 3 & 4
Warm Up 5 - 10 Minutes
Cool Down 5 Minutes
Week 5 & 6
Warm Up 5 - 10 Minutes
Cool Down 5 Minutes
Week 7 & 8
Warm Up 5 - 10 Minutes
Cool Down 5 Minutes
Week 9 & beyond
Warm Up 5 - 10 Minutes
Cool Down 5 Minutes
Exercise 4 minutes at 'A'
Rest 1 minute
Exercise 2 minutes at 'A'
Exercise slowly 1 minute
Exercise 5 minutes at
'A'
Rest 1 minute
Exercise 3 minutes at 'A'
Exercise slowly 2 minutes
Exercise 6 minutes at 'A'
Rest 1 minute
Exercise 4 minutes at 'A'
Exercise slowly 3 minutes
Exercise 5 minutes at 'A'
Exercise 3 minutes at 'B'
Exercise 2 minutes at 'A'
Exercise slowly 1 minute
Exercise 4 minutes at 'A'
Exercise slowly 3 minutes
Exercise 5 minutes at 'A'
Exercise 3 minutes at 'B'
Exercise 2 minutes at 'A'
Exercise slowly 1 minute
Repeat entire cycle 2 or 3
times
This is only a suggested programme and may not suit every
individual's needs.
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