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SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS
Preparation for seasonal endurance activity (eg: hiking, bicycle touring)
Sporting physical activities that last a long time (walking, cycling, cross-country skiing, etc.) require strong muscles with a
good capillary circulation so that the muscle fibres can be properly oxygenated. When a longduration physical activity is not
practised, or not practised regularly enough, the muscles lose their capacity to effectively consume oxygen and the capillary
system becomes rarefied. This lack of muscular quality makes exercising uncomfortable and limits the speed of recuperation,
and is responsible for many unpleasant side effects such as drowsiness, contractures, cramp and swelling. To restore
to muscles their endurance and ensure full activation of the capillary system, the Compex offers a very efficient mode of
stimulation.
Cycle duration: 6-8 weeks, before starting the hike, 3x/week, alternating muscular groups
Programmes: Capillarization 8◊ and 25◊
Achieving peak form before competition for resistance sports (eg: 800 metres, 1500 metres, mountain
biking, mountain stage in cycling, cycling pursuit on track, 200 metres swimming, slalom)
Sports that require maximum effort lasting between 30 seconds and 5 minutes are the so-called resistance sports. Rapid
fibres must work at a capacity close to their maximum and be capable of maintaining this intensive work throughout the
event without weakening, in other words the rapid fibres must be resistant. The Capillarization programme, which produces
a very significant increase in the blood flow in the muscles, brings about development of the intramuscular capillary system
(capillarization). This growth of the capillaries works best if it occurs around the rapid fibres. In this way, the latter's exchange
surface with the blood increases, allowing an improved supply of glucose, better diffusion of oxygen and quicker evacuation
of lactic acid. Capillarization therefore allows the rapid fibres to be more resistant and to maintain their optimum capacity
over a longer period. However, prolonged or too frequent use of this programme may induce a modification of rapid fibres
into slow fibres, thereby risking a decline in performance for strength and speed sports. It is therefore important to follow
closely the recommendations below concerning the specific application in order to benefit from the positive effects of this
treatment.
Cycle duration: 1 week before competition, 2 x/day, with a 10 minute break between the
2 sessions
Programme: Capillarization 8◊
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