Compex mi-Sport - Manual (Page 95)

second, contraction time, rest time,
total program time) subject the mus-
cles to different types of work, accor-
ding to muscular fibres. In fact,
different types of muscular fibres may
be distinguished according to their
respective contraction speed: slow,
intermediate and fast fibres. The fast
fibres will obviously predominate in a
sprinter, while a marathon runner will
have more slow fibres.
W ith a good knowledge of human
physiology and a perfect mastery of
the stimulation parameters of the va-
rious programs, the muscular work
can be directed very precisely towards
the desired goal (muscular reinforce-
ment, increased blood flow, firming
up, etc.).
2. Stimulation of the
sensitive nerves
T he electrical impulses can also
excite the sensitive nerve fibres to
obtain an analgesic or pain-relieving
effect.
T he stimulation of the tactile sensitive
nerve fibres blocks the transmission
of pain by the nervous system. The
stimulation of another type of
sensitive fibres creates an increase in
the production of endorphins and,
therefore, a reduction of pain.
W ith pain relief programs, electrosti-
mulation can be used to treat localized
sharp or chronic pains as well as
muscular pains.
Warning: do not use the pain relief
programs for a long period without
medical advice.
Electrical
impulse
Motor
nerve
Stimulated
muscle
Basic mechanical response = muscular twitch
Excitation Excitation
transmission
Benefits of electrostimulation
Electrostimulation is a very effective way to make
your muscles work:
■ with significant improvement of different
muscular qualities,
■ without cardio-vascular or mental fatigue,
■ with limited stress on the joints and tendons.
Electrostimulation thus allows a greater quantity
of work by the muscles compared with voluntary
activity.
To be effective, this work must involve the greatest
possible number of muscular fibres. The number
of fibres working depends on the stimulation
energy. It will therefore be necessary to use the
maximum tolerable energy. The user controls this
aspect of stimulation. The higher the stimulation
energy, the greater the number of muscular fibres
that are working and, therefore, the more signifi-
cant the progress achieved.
To maximize your results, Compex recommends
that you complement your electrostimulation
sessions with other efforts, like:
■ regular exercise,
■ proper and healthy nutrition,
■ balanced lifestyle.
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