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Preparation for seasonal endurance
activity (eg: hiking, bicycle touring)
S porting physical activities that last a long
time (walking, cycling, cross-country skiing,
etc.) require strong muscles with a good ca-
pillary circulation so that the muscle fibres
can be properly oxygenated. When a long-
duration physical activity is not practised, or
not practised regularly enough, the muscles
lose their capacity to effectively consume
oxygen and the capillary system becomes ra-
refied. This lack of muscular quality makes
exercising uncomfortable and limits the
speed of recuperation, and is responsible for
many unpleasant side effects such as drowsi-
ness, contractures, cramp and swelling.
T o 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, 3
x/week, alternating muscular groups
Programmes: Capillarization 8◊ c and 25◊ j
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)
S ports 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 weake-
ning, in other words the rapid fibres must be
resistant.
T he Capillarization programme, which pro-
duces a very significant increase in the blood
flow in the muscles, brings about develop-
ment of the intramuscular capillary system
(capillarization). This growth of the capilla-
ries works best if it occurs around the rapid
fibres. In this way, the latter’s exchange sur-
face 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 lon-
ger period.
H owever, prolonged or too frequent use of
this programme may induce a modification
of rapid fibres into slow fibres, thereby ris-
king 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◊ c
Prevention of contractures in the
muscles of the back of the neck for
cyclists
D uring voluntary training or competitions,
some athletes experience the problem of
contractures in support muscles (for exam-
ple, the back of the neck for cyclists). Use of
the Capillarization programme reduces, and
may resolve, this problem. The marked in-
crease in blood circulation and development
of the capillary system improve the oxygena-
tion of fibres and their exchanges with the
blood. The muscle therefore becomes less
prone to contractures.
Cycle duration: 3 weeks, 1 x/day
Programme: Capillarization 15◊ e
Prevention of the feeling of heaviness in
the legs
T he feeling of heaviness in the legs is due to
a temporary deficiency in the venous return,
and not to major organic lesions. Stagnation
of the blood mass in the legs is encouraged
in certain situations: prolonged periods in a
standing position, long periods continuously
seated, intense heat, etc. The insufficient
supply of oxygen to the tissue, and in parti-
cular the muscles, that results from this situa-
tion, causes the feeling of heaviness and
discomfort in the legs. Use of the Heavy legs
programme accelerates the return of blood
to the veins and has an important relaxing
effect on the painful muscles.
Cycle duration: Use this treatment whenever an oc-
casional feeling of heaviness in the legs occurs
Programme: Heavy legs 25 JL j
Specific applications
Vascular
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