Health & Safety

Exercise safety is important to avoid injury and maintain good health. Regular exercise is vital for good health and well-being but by not knowing the basic safety techniques this could lead to injury.

Using your Jym

• Before using Jym you should consider consulting a doctor or physician as to whether Jym is suitable for you and which exercises would benefit you the most.
• Make sure you have sufficiently warmed up and stretched before using Jym.
• If you feel any excessive pain while using Jym or if you have any existing health issues which may impact on your workout you should consult a doctor or physician.
• Only ever exercise at 80% of your maximum ability to avoid injury and strain.
• Don’t strain yourself as this could cause injury.
• Don’t apply more than 200kg/440lb to your Jym.
• Don’t let Jym come in contact with liquid substances.
• It should be noted that your blood pressure can rise dramatically when performing isometric exercises. If you suffer from hypertension or a heart condition it is advised you check with your doctor first.

Take Care

• See your doctor for a full medical check-up before beginning any new fitness program and see your doctor for regular medical check-ups.
• Stop exercising immediately and seek medical advice if you:
• Feel discomfort or pain
• Have chest pain or other pain that could indicate a heart attack
• Experience extreme breathlessness
• Develop a rapid or irregular heartbeat during exercise