Steve Haywood Health & Fitness

Foreword

Modern life can be tiring, both physically and mentally. Thus guide gives advice on simple yet effective step you can take to enable you to stay alert and more efficient. This workout is ideally suited for those who prefer not to use a gym, or whose travels mean staying away from home. These exercises can be carried out in the comfort of your own bedroom.

Nearly all of these exercises are also of benefit to the elderly, those needing rehabilitation, post-natal and post-hysterectomy women or anyone needing a gentle means to begin or re-commence exercise.

Please take the time to read all of the information given to you in this e-book as this will enable you to enjoy your workout. If you do not own any of the basic equipment needed, just have a look at our equipment pages.

It is quite simple to improve your life through exercise. It doesn’t have to be a burden, the secret is to carry out the program regularly. I am confident that you will feel the benefits of these guideline once you have started to follow them.

All the best,

Steve Haywood.

This e-book is designed to aid those who are beginning to exercise, or who would like to maintain basic fitness whilst from home. All of the exercises can be performed in the comfort of your own bedroom -space allowing. Some equipment is required and guidance is given on what is needed.

As with any exercise, always inform and consult with your GP or other hospital professionals before starting. A Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PARQ) is available here.

Contents

1. Beginning Exercise
2. Information on Equipment
3. The First Session
4. The Pelvic Region
5. Leg Lifts and Cushion Squeeze
6. Lateral Raises & Front Raises
7. Shoulder Press
8. Advanced – Bean Press
9. Advanced – Pec Flyes & Bicep Curls
10. Advanced – Tricep Extensions
11. Post-Workout Stretching – Legs
12. Post-Workout Stretching – Continued
13. Post-Workout Stretching – Back
14. Post-Workout Stretching – Upper Body
15. The Next Step…

Whilst the information in this publication is believed to be accurate, neither the authors, nor the publisher will be responsible for any injury, losses, damages, actions, proceedings, claims, demands, expenses or costs (including legal costs or expenses) incurred or in any way arising out of following the exercises in this ebook.