Contour CoreBelt User Manual

TECHNICAL INFORMATION
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Training programs
The Contour M2 device provides six (6) muscle stimulation programs. For
the Contour CoreBelt
™
we recommend using the Resistance program.
This will take you through a Warm-up Phase, the Exercise Phase and then a
Cool-Down Phase.
These training programs correspond to the type of muscle performance
that you wish to improve or maintain.
Training Programs
•Resistance
•Strength
•ExplosiveStrength
•Endurance
Special Programs
•ActiveRecovery
•Potentiation
Resistance - 45 minutes
The stimulation sequences in this program are intended to increase the time
a muscle is able to maintain high power work over short time periods. The
intensive contractions of stimulated muscles may induce an exhaustion state
in these muscle fibers without psychological fatigue and little cardiovascular
stress. This program, like physical resistance training, activates anaerobic
metabolism and induces the production of lactic acid. The program targets
fast and slow-twitch muscle fibers.
Strength - 45 minutes
This program imposes high power on muscle fibers and is intended to develop
the maximum contractile force in a muscle. Because this program increases
force of any muscle, it is great for any athlete, professional or amateur.
The program targets fast-twitch muscle fibers.
Explosive Strength - 35 minutes
This program is designed to increase maximal muscle force and speed at
which this maximal force is achieved. It can help improve performance of
athletes in sports that require fast bursts of force in a short time - i.e.; sprint-
ers, football players, weight lifters etc. The program targets
very fast-twitch muscle fibers.
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Endurance - 60 minutes
The activity (contraction) pattern imposed on muscles during this program
resembles the activity of voluntary endurance exercises. It develops the
aerobic type of metabolism in muscle fibers and increases their capillary
blood supply. It trains the muscles to maintain effort for longer periods as it
is required in endurance sports like marathons, long-distance bicycling etc.
Impulse sequences in this program are designed to improve the body’s
resistance to fatigue (improved endurance). The program targets very slow-
twitch muscle fibers.
Active Recovery - 24 minutes
This program considerably speeds up muscle recovery and should be used
after sport events or after intense training. This program reduces muscular
stiffness, and soreness and permits muscles to recover back to their normal
performance levels after heavy workloads. The active recovery program
consists of low frequency muscle twitches that provide a feeling similar to
a massage. This 24 minute program effectively flushes metabolic waste out of
your muscle and brings fresh blood into the muscle. This helps reduce muscle
soreness. Whether you have restless legs, heavy shoulders or a sore back you
canusetheActiveRecoveryprogramtorejuvenateyourmuscles.
Potentiation (Warm-up) - 4 minutes
The Potentiation program prepares muscles to work faster and easier at the
very beginning of training or effort. It is useful for any kind of active sport,
especially before competition as it gives the muscles a chance to become
“better prepared” before starting rapid physical movements requiring a lot of
energy. In a “potentiated” muscle, maximum strength can be reached easier
and faster. When used before sports competition, this program helps to obtain
maximum athletic performance from the start. This program is recommended
for use especially before basketball or football games and before cycling or
running events. It facilitates top athletic performance at the very beginning of
a game.
Program Warm-up Work Cool-down
Resistance 5 min 30 min 10 min
Strength 5 min 30 min 10 min
Explosive Strength 5 min 20 min 10 min
Endurance 5 min 45 min 10 min
ActiveRecovery - 24 min -
Potentiation - 4 min -

Contour CoreBelt Specifications

General

Brand	Contour
Model	CoreBelt
Category	Fitness Equipment
Language	English