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Intended Use

The Contour Core Sculpting System is intended to stimulate healthy muscles in 
order to improve or facilitate muscle appearance and performance.

The  Contour  Core  Sculpting  System  is  not  intended  to  be  used  in 
conjunction  with  therapy  or  treatment  of  medical  diseases  or  medical 
conditions  of  any  kind.  None  of  the  Contour  Core  Sculpting  System 
training programs is designed for injured or ailing muscles and its use on such 
muscles is contraindicated.

The  Contour  Core  Sculpting  System  electrical  impulses  allow  the 
triggering  of  action  potentials  on  motor  neurons  of  motor  nerves 
(excitations).  These  excitations  of  motor  neurons  are  transmitted  to  the  
muscle  fibers  via  the  motor  end  plate  where  they  generate  mechanical 
muscle  fiber  responses  that  correspond  to  muscle  work.  Depending  on  the 
parameters  of  the  electrical  impulses  (pulse  frequency,  duration  of 
contraction, duration of rest, total session duration), different types of muscle 
work can be imposed on the stimulated muscles.

The  various  types  of  muscle  work  that  the  Contour  Core  Sculpting 
System can impose on the stimulated muscles are able to improve or facilitate 
muscle performance, firm, tighten and strengthen muscles.

The  Contour  Core  Sculpting  System  can  therefore  be  considered  a 
technique for muscle training.

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Summary of Contents for Core Sculpting System

Page 1: ...culpting System The manufacturer strongly recommends careful reading of the Warnings and Cautions and Safety Guide Chapters of this User Manual HOW TO GET HELP To get assistance or answers to your questions please contact www thecountour com Forward customercare thecontour com ...

Page 2: ...our Contour Core Sculpting System contents Features Display Training Programs Quick Start Set up Putting on the CoreBelt Operating Instructions Choosing Your Workout Workout Mode Setting of the Electrical Current Intensity Workout Information Practical Information Warranty Use and Care Disposal M1 Device Characteristics CoreBelt Characteristics Work Table Frequency Table Frequently Asked Questions...

Page 3: ...d The work imposed on the muscles by the Contour Core Sculpting System programs is definitely not suitable for rehabilitation and physiotherapy Do not use the Contour Core Sculpting System for muscle reeducation to prevent or retard disuse atrophy to prevent venous thrombosis to maintain or increase range of motion for muscle spasms for blood flow deficiencies Contra indications Do not use the Con...

Page 4: ...rdiac problems or diseases 10 Do you have painful or afflicted joints 11 Do you have muscle spasms 12 Do you have atrophied muscles 13 Do you have painful muscles 14 Do you need muscle reeducation 15 Do you have any joint showing a decrease in its range of motion Yes No Questions Who Should not Use the Contour Core Sculpting System Check the Following List of 15 Questions If you answer Yes or Mayb...

Page 5: ...the device over the abdominal region during menstruation periods 9 Caution should be used when applying the device over areas of the skin that lack normal sensation 10 Don not use when in the bath or shower 11 Do not use the device in a humid atmosphere sauna bathroom hydrotherapy etc 12 Never use muscle stimulation in the presence less than 3 feet of short wave or microwave equipment or high freq...

Page 6: ...des Apply the whole surface of the electrodes firmly to the skin Do not use electrodes that do not stick or only partially stick to the skin In case of skin redness under the electrodes after a workout session do not start a new workout session if skin redness is still evident Precautions 1 Some persons may experience skin irritation or hypersensitivity due to the electrical stimulation or electri...

Page 7: ... potentials on motor neurons of motor nerves excitations These excitations of motor neurons are transmitted to the muscle fibers via the motor end plate where they generate mechanical muscle fiber responses that correspond to muscle work Depending on the parameters of the electrical impulses pulse frequency duration of contraction duration of rest total session duration different types of muscle w...

Page 8: ...lways keeps some of the muscle in reserve for emergency purposes What are the benefits of ems Scientific research has demonstrated that there are several physiological benefits to using EMS in conjunction with a traditional training program for fitness and sports performance Recruitment of fast twitch fibers The size principle or the Henneman law determines the way muscles respond during exercise ...

Page 9: ...stogetherproducedsignificant improvements in the countermovement jumps Cometti Maffiuletti et al Speed Increases Since EMS impacts the fast twitch fibers there is good reason to believe that it improves speed even though clinical studies are not yet available Careful stimulation of the muscles involved in running quadriceps rectus femoris hamstrings calves and the gluteals is vital to avoid streng...

Page 10: ... positioned medical grade Gel Pads covering the central abdominal muscles and external obliques Signals from the belt reach out to nerves where they are most concentrated These nerves branch out to reach all the abdominal muscles not just those under the pads causing them to relax and contract naturally exercising all the muscles at the same time ...

Page 11: ...ting System Congratulations Your on your way to a firm toned midsection The Contour Core Sculpting System is the first and only product to focus on your abs and back giving you a 360 workout Belt Clip CoreBelt 4 Gel Pads 4 AAA Batteries M1 Device Storage Pouch Lead Wire Module Contents ...

Page 12: ...le Stimulator E Sound Mute button F Detachable Belt Clip G Battery Compartment H Lead Wire Module I toggle for the 2 stimulation channels J Lead Wires Features C Select Information A On Off Pause button B LCD Display ...

Page 13: ...sion Length of time remaining in current phase Channel 1 intensity level Current program Current program level These rotate every 2 seconds Channel 1 increase and decrease intensity This is show in the set up phase only 00 9 10 Channel 2 intensity level Sound on Sound off Channel 2 increase and decrease intensity This is show in the set up phase only ...

Page 14: ...aintained over a long period It is most appropriate for athletes engaged in endurance sports such as marathons triathlons cycling cross country skiing soccer skating rowing swimming 400m running etc Resistance Program The Contour Core Sculpting System Resistance program imposes an average high power working level on muscle fibers and targets a combination of fast twitch and slow twitch muscle fibe...

Page 15: ...hich is carried out isometrically or dynamically It is specifically designed for sports characterized by a need for maximum but very brief strength contractions Weight lifting is a typical sport of this kind This program is also appropriate for any type of sports requiring a gain in strength on a specific muscle cycling short distance running soccer etc Explosive Strength Program The purpose of th...

Page 16: ... times local increase in blood flow to the muscle versus what the heart does naturally on its own They are responsible for a faster reduction of the lactic acid blood level up to a 200 greater reduction than mere rest and they accelerate the exchanges between muscle fibers and blood working to speed the muscle repair process Consequently the stimulated muscles recuperate better from exercise and f...

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Page 18: ... The two snaps on the lead wires need to be positioned on the same side of the belt Repeat for all 4 snap heads 4 Snap the end of the lead wires to the buttons on gel pads See fig 4 5 Remove the paper liner from the front of gel pad This is the side with the snap See fig 5 6 Place gel pad down on the back of the Contour CoreBelt so it s inside the white oval Repeat for all 4 gel pads See fig 6 1 G...

Page 19: ...the groves towards the display panel until it clicks into place fig 9 8 Clip the Contour MI device onto the slot on the side of the CoreBelt fig 10 2 Get Set Now that the Contour Core Sculpting System in ready it should take only a few seconds to use it in future workouts Now let s get ready for a great workout 5 Remove gel pad plastic liners fig 67 Set aside and SAVE so they can be reapplied afte...

Page 20: ...rkout Potentiation Endurance Resistance SELECT PROGRAM LEVEL 1 50Hz 30 mIN LEVEL 2 55Hz 30 mIN LEVEL 3 60Hz 30 mIN Workout LEVELS 00 20 10 Cool 20 CONTOUR IS INTENDED ONLY FOR PEOPLE IN GOOD HEALTH NOT TO BE WARNING 45 Warm Exer 5 3 Workout 5 Warm 30 Exer 60 Congrat Session Muscle Stimulator most recent program Would you like to use YES NO Upper Lower SELECT UPPER OR LOWER BODY workout Potentiatio...

Page 21: ... 10 min Active Recovery 23 min Setting the Intensity When the program starts the Intensity Levels will be at 0 and blinking fig 17 Using the end of the toggles increase the intensity to your maximum comfort level The left toggle controls the left side of your body and the right toggle controls the right side of your body Periodically during your routine the built in auto coach will urge you to inc...

Page 22: ...ngratulations Session Complete imulator program ike to use NO Lower PPER OR workout ation ance ance ROGRAM Hz 30 mIN Hz 30 mIN Hz 30 mIN LEVELS 00 00 60 60 MAXIMUM INTENSITY 30 30 Average INTENSITY USER INFORMATION 39 TOTAL SESSIONS 578 TOTAL EXERCISE MIN 20 20 60 60 MAXIMUM INTENSITY 30 30 Average INTENSITY USER INFORMATION 39 TOTAL SESSIONS 578 TOTAL EXERCISE MIN 10 00 P3 Cool 20 20 CONTOUR IS I...

Page 23: ...e belt contains plastic parts You should ensure the belt is completely dry before use Do not Iron Warnings Concerning Battery Handling Always read and follow the specific instructions of the battery manufacturers Note Ensure that the battery polarity is correct Do not expose batteries to temperatures exceeding the manufacturer s specifications Do not store and or ship this unit with batteries inse...

Page 24: ...Output 50 Volt Channels 2 independent isolated channels Separate Intensity control levels for each channel Power Supply 4 AAA battery Alkaline NiCd or NiMh Battery Life 20 hours at 100 intensity Pulse Frequency Range 1 83 Hz FDA Clearance XXX Contour CoreBelt Characteristics Outer Material 100 Nylon Binding 82 Nylon 18 Elastine Hook Type Fastener 100 Nylon Parameter 500Ω 1KΩ 1K5Ω Output RMSV Outpu...

Page 25: ...in Endurance 3 14 Hz 8 sec 2 sec 3 Hz 40 min 55 min Endurance 4 16 Hz 8 sec 2 sec 3 Hz 40 min 55 min Endurance 5 18 Hz 8 sec 2 sec 3 Hz 40 min 55 min Resistance 1 50 Hz 7 sec 7 sec 5 Hz 12 min 27 min Resistance 2 55 Hz 8 sec 7 sec 6 Hz 13 min 28 min Resistance 3 60 Hz 8 sec 6 sec 7 Hz 13 min 28 min Resistance 4 65 Hz 8 sec 5 sec 8 Hz 13 min 28 min Resistance 5 70 Hz 8 sec 4 sec 9 Hz 13 min 28 min ...

Page 26: ...27 sec 4 Hz 22 min 37 min Strength 4 96 Hz 4 sec 31 sec 4 Hz 25 min 40 min Strength 5 100 Hz 4 sec 35 sec 4 Hz 28 min 43 min Explosive Strength 1 104 Hz 3 sec 28 sec 1 Hz 16 min 31 min Explosive Strength 2 108 Hz 3 sec 29 sec 1 Hz 17 min 32 min Explosive Strength 3 111 Hz 3 sec 32 sec 1 Hz 18 min 33 min Explosive Strength 4 116 Hz 3 sec 33 sec 1 Hz 18 min 34 min Explosive Strength 5 120 Hz 3 sec 3...

Page 27: ...eduction Relaxation 3 Hz 5 min 2 Endorphin Release 4 Hz 5 min Endorphin Release 5 Hz 5 min Endorphin Release 6 Hz 5 min 3 Increase Blood Flow 7 Hz 5 min Increase Blood Flow 8 Hz 5 min Increase Blood Flow 9 Hz 5 min Hz of stimulations per second e g 1 Hz 1 stimulation second 50 Hz 50 stimulations second Frequency Table Frequency Table ...

Page 28: ...may transfer oils and other material from the skin that may cause an allergic reaction in onother user Q Why is the stimulation is uncomfortable A The pads may be postitioned improperly or not sticking sufficiently Turn the M1 device off remove the Corebelt and repostion as described on page 20 of this manual Make sure the gel pads are below your rib cage Q What should I do if my skin is red after...

Page 29: ...the gel pad The battery symbol is flashing The batteries are low Replace all 4 AAA batteries Never mix old and new batteries The contractions are weak even though the insensity is high The batteries are low Replace all 4 AAA batteries Never mix old and new batteries The gel pads are not making proper contact Replace gel pads The pads are positioned improperly Turn the M1 device off remove the Core...

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