• Always consult with your doctor before beginning any exercise program.
  
• Wait at least 2 hours after eating before performing inversion or exercise.
  
• Wait at least 15 minutes after consuming liquids before performing inversion.
  
• Do not use while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
• Do not invert while using anti-coagulants or Advil.
  
• Always warm up for 5-10 minutes with gentle repetitive movement before exercising (trampoline, hula hoop, jog, etc).
  
• Stay warm throughout the duration of your OmGym session.
  
• Start slowly and easily. New movement is to be practiced with extra care.
  
• Use awareness and proper form with each movement.
  
• Always listen to and honor your body's needs. Disengage from any painful movement. Be cautious of overstretching.
  
• Remember to breathe in all positions or routines. Do not hold your breath.
  
• Make sure hooks are placed properly over knots, between the two lines of knottted rope, after each adjustment.
  
• Do not wrap the stirrups or straps around your neck.
  
• Have another adult with you for your first time inverting.
  
• Children should always be supervised by an adult.
  

 

• Do not sleep while inverting.
• Return upright very slowly after inversion.
• Always take a few minutes to rest after inversion. We recommend laying down in Savasana (a restful meditation).
  
• Drink water afterwards and stay hydrated to maximize the effectiveness.
  
• If you have been diagnosed with, or are experiencing, the symptoms of any of the following conditions, do not invert without your doctor's approval.
  
  • Recent surgery or trauma to any internal organs
    
  • Broken or fractured bones in the hip/torso area
    
  • Ear, eye, sinus or infections in the head
    
  • Recent head/brain injury or trauma
    
  • Heart and/or circulatory disorders
    
  • Severe spinal cord trauma
    
  • Fused vertebrae
    
  • Menstration
    
  • Pregnancy
    
  • Hernia
    
  • Use only as directed.

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Disclaimer: The OmGym has been carefully manufactured and tested to keep risk low. However, the user must still take great care during set-up and use to insure safety. The user is responsible for assessing his/her body's needs at all times and evaluating practical safety measures. The user assumes all risk of injury.

Wash instructions: Machine wash cold, separately. Hooks can remain on fabric throughout wash cycle. Line dry. Do not bleach.

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• Set-up and use only as directed.
• Protect yourself with a mat or cushion on the ground, underneath your head.
  
• Make sure your bar or support will safely support body-weight in motion before every use. Make sure beams are not weakened by bugs or water damage.
  
• Any stand designed to support bodyweight should be used on a flat surface.
  
• Be aware of surrounding structure and bars of any support stand used. Avoid collisions with extremities and bars.
  
• Always check the condition of the rope (including the top of the bar and knots), fabric, and hooks before using the OmGym.
  
• Maximum weight limit on the OmGym: 300 lbs.
  
• Make sure all items, including furniture, are clear of your movement area.
  
• Keep fabric away from sharp or flaming objects at all times.
  
• Any springs cannot be set-up or used with the "S" hooks.
  
• Do not wear nylon clothing or any fabric that may be slippery against the nylon parachute material.
  
• Wear comfortable, unrestrictive clothing while exercising or inverting.
  
• Remove any loose items out of pockets before inverting (coins, cell phones, etc).
  
• Remove any jewelry or restrictive accessories before using.
  
• Wipe sand or dirt off of feet and body before using.
  
  

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