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FITNESS 14 • Agonist / Antagonist.
The electronic stimulator produces contractions alternated between 2 channels: during the first
4 minutes of warm-up the 2 channels work simultaneously, during the central work phase (15
minutes) muscle contractions are alternated between Channel 1 (agonist muscles) and
Channel 2 (antagonist muscles). The program is designed to restore muscle tone to the
quadriceps and its antagonist the leg biceps, or the biceps brachii and the triceps. The work
aims at developing strength. With this program, muscle relaxation is obtained by simultaneous
stimulation from both channels during the last 5 minutes. Program duration: 24 minutes.
Stimulation intensity during the contraction: enough to produce good muscle contraction +
voluntary contraction to reduce the sense of discomfort and reach higher intensities. Intensity
must be increased gradually treatment by treatment, without overstraining the muscles.
Suspend training for a few days in the event of fatigue and proceed with the "Fitness 19"
program.
FITNESS 15/16 • Sequential tonic contractions - upper limbs and trunk
(15), lower limbs (16).
This program increases microcirculation within and around the muscle fibres treated creating
rhythmic contractions, fostering better drainage and toning. It can also be applied to older
people to improve blood and lymphatic circulation in the lower limbs (e.g. applying to the
CH1
right calf, to the right thigh). Program duration: 18 minutes.
CH2
These programs can be carried out using self-adhesive electrodes. Stimulation intensity must
be sufficient to produce good muscle contractions during the treatment but not enough to
cause any soreness. It mainly works on slow-twitch fibres.
FITNESS 17/18 • Sequential phasic contractions - upper limbs and
trunk (17), lower limbs (18).
This program produces rhythmic contractions with a stimulation frequency typical of fast-twitch
fibres. It is suitable for increasing muscle strength sequentially.
The programs produce sequential phasic contractions on both channels. Stimulation intensity
must be sufficient to produce good muscle contractions during the treatment but not enough to
cause any soreness. Program duration: 18 minutes.
Unlike the previous program, this one uses a higher stimulation frequency during the
contraction phase and therefore works mainly on fast-twitch fibres.
FITNESS 19 • Muscle relaxant.
Can be used for all sports, after competitions or the most demanding training sessions, in
particular after long and intense exertion. To be used immediately after exertion. Helps
drainage and capillarization, improving muscle oxygenation and helping to discharge synthetic
substances produced during exertion. Program duration: 30 minutes. Stimulation intensity:
medium-low, increased during the last 10 minutes.
Position of electrodes: see photos 01 to 20 in the manual of positions.
FITNESS 20 • Deep massage.
Can be used for all sports, after competitions or the most demanding training sessions, in
particular after long and intense exertion. Program similar to the previous one: however it uses
lower frequencies with a greater capacity for vascularization. To be used immediately after
exertion. Helps drainage and capillarization, improving muscle oxygenation and helping to
discharge synthetic substances produced during exertion. Program duration: 25 minutes.
Stimulation intensity: medium-low, increased during the last 10 minutes.
Position of electrodes: see photos 01 to 20 in the manual of positions.
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