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5.7.3 Putting on the AmpliTroden suits and the AmpliTroden
The Ampli-Troden suit should fit tightly. Those who would normally wear a size L suit (e.g. for other
types of sport such as cycling) should wear a size M suit for AmpliTraining. It is better to choose
a suit that is a bit too small than one which fits perfectly, since especially new suits become a bit
bigger anyway after their first use. Since it is very important for training quality that the electrodes
are pressed well against the body, the suits should fit tightly and also fit tightly after the first use.
Of course, the suit should not be too small since this reduces its lifetime considerably and can
lead to tears in the seams. Before first-time use, the suit should be turned left and the electrodes
(golden brown coloured areas) sprayed. Please always ensure that the electrodes are sprayed
with enough water. If the suit is worn directly against the skin, it does not need as much water
as it would if it were worn on top of underclothing. In case of doubt, it is always better to use too
much water than too little.
When the electrodes are sufficiently wet, turn the suit right again and put it on. Make sure that the
proper suit size has been chosen.
When putting on the suit, always remember that it is a technical textile and should thus be hand-
led carefully. Please do not overstretch it or pull and tug at the seams or pull the zip to put on the
suit, etc. When the zip is closed, the electrodes should lie closely. It is recommended to wear a
waist strap so that this presses the electrodes for the lower back more against the body and also
to give the waist electrodes more contact pressure. Please always remember that the current
from the electrodes can then only be transmitted to the body if they are sufficiently wet (also that
underclothing is sufficiently saturated with water) and when the electrodes have enough contact
pressure against the body.
IMPORTANT:
Before starting each training session, check for proper attachment of the electro-
des and sufficient wetting!
To attach the arm electrodes, these can be closed first and then pulled up to the upper arm over
the hand and arm. Attach the leg electrodes a hand’s width above the knee and position the
fastener as close as possible to the inside of the thigh. Now attach the cables which connect the
electrodes to the suit. Since the pushbuttons at both ends of the cable are identical, it does not
matter which cable is used for what or which of the two connections are fixed to the electrode. To
prevent the cable from breaking, always unbutton the cable carefully from the connections - do
not tear it jerkily!
6 Information about training
Please only use the AmpliCube in the way that is specified in this user manual and only for the
purposes that are mentioned in the programmes. It is always preferable to use the AmpliCube
for a full-body workout and to use all 7 possible outputs. In general, local training should not be
done in the general sport area, since a muscular imbalance could be trained. AmpliTraining is a
full-body workout, which should also be used for such.
6.1 Initial training
For the first training session, you need to put on the AmpliSkin or AmpliShort after you have wet-
ted the electrodes in the suit. You can wear the suit on bare skin or over underclothing. Please
always only use the underclothing that is offered by amplitrain systems GmbH.
In addition, you must attach the arm electrodes (AmpliStrap). Do this by placing them in the
middle of the bicep. The arm electrode must be well attached but should not be too tight. If you
are using an AmpliShort suit, then you also need to attach leg electrodes. Please attach these a
hand’s width above the knee. The leg electrodes must also be well attached and sit well.
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