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HOW SLENDERTONE
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ASSAGE WORKS
Slendertone Total Body Massage uses electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) technology. This technol-
ogy has been used in hospitals and by physiotherapists for over 50 years. Here is a summary of how it
works.
HOW TO USE SLENDERTONE
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Always stimulate muscles isometrically. When stimulating the muscles of the
arms or legs, bear in mind that the muscle contraction may cause involuntary
limb movement, which could cause injury to you or others.Always ensure the
limb is secured to prevent movement (Fig. a & b).
There are just three steps to setting-up a session.
1)
Choose the massage programme you wish to use
2)
Connect the pads to the unit and place them correctly on the body following
your pad placement chart included in your pack or refer to pages 8-9 in the
user manual.
3)
Start the programme and select the exercise intensity you feel comfortable,
we recommend you begin at intensity 15, as you get used to the product
increase to an intensity level you feel comfortable.
SLENDERTONE
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ASSAGE PROGRAMMES
Prog.
Name
Duration
1
Kneading Massage
12 min
2
Swedish Massage
30 min
3
Shiatsu Massage
20 min
4
Deep Tissue Massage
20 min
5
Athlete’s Massage
20 min
6
Power Massage
20 min
Stimulation
A gentle signal is sent through
the pads to your muscles.
Contraction
As the signal strength increases,
the muscle contracts exactly as
in normal exercise.
Relaxation
The signal then stops, allowing
your muscles to relax before
the next stimulation begins.
Fig. a
Fig. b
PROGRAMME INFORMATION
Programme 1 (Kneading Massage)
One of the main benefits of a kneading massage is relaxation; most people will benefit and experience
a general feeling of well being. This programme gently warms up the muscles prior to the massage.
It uses a technique called ‘twitch potentiation’ to prepare muscle fibres for sport or exercise. It
feels like a rhythmic massage. Increase the intensity until you get a strong but comfortable muscle
movement.
Programme 2 (Swedish Massage)
Swedish massage is specifically designed to relax muscles by applying pressure to them against
deeper muscles and bones. It is said that a Swedish massage is good for treating insomnia, general
tension and headaches. This programme produces muscle twitches at very low frequency and it
feels like a tapping massage. This stimulates blood flow and helps speed up the removal of lactic
acid as it accelerates the exchange between the blood supply and the muscle fibres. As a result,
the muscles recover more quickly from fatigue, becoming more relaxed with reduced stiffness. Use
programme 2 after intense exercise to promote recovery and relaxation.
Programme 3 (Shiatsu Massage)
Shiatsu massage is used to stimulate the body’s natural flow of energy, helping to restore a sense
of balance and well being. It feels like a tapping massage, but is a little softer, it starts off as a
faster tapping sensation and slows down to a slower sensation leaving you feeling relaxed. Pressure
is applied to the areas of energy lines (meridians) to promote good health by ‘stimulating the body’s
energy flow.
Programme 4 (Deep Tissue Massage)
A deep-tissue massage helps loosen muscle tissues, release toxins from muscles and get blood and
oxygen circulating properly. Deep tissue or sports massage is a common means of treating musculo-
skeletal disorders and can be performed on the full body or tailored to treat a specific area or injury.
As well as improved circulation, pain reduction and relaxation, deep tissue massage is effective for
injuries such as lower back pain and strains and is a fantastic aid to postural imbalances. This form
of stimulation activates the muscles in a rhythmic motion in a short contraction/ relaxation cycle. It
feels like a kneading massage.
Programme 5 (Athlete’s Massage)
Athlete’s Massage is a form of massage typically used before, during and after athletic events. The
purpose of the massage is to prepare the athlete for peak performance, to promote flexibility and to
prevent injury. It can then be used after exercise to drain toxins from the muscles, to relieve fatigue
and swelling and to reduce muscle tension. This programme uses a low frequency pulse train, which
favours slow twitch fibres. It develops their aerobic capacity and capillary supply and thereby improves
fatigue resistance during long-duration, moderate-intensity exercise. Increase the intensity until you
get a strong and deep muscle contraction, but do not exceed your comfort level.
Programme 6 (Power Massage)
This programme uses a pulse frequency appropriate to fast twitch muscle fibres. It improves their
anaerobic capacity and is used for improving maximum muscle strength. The massage comprises a
sequence of work phases separated by longer relaxation phases. Increase the stimulation intensity
until you get a strong and deep contraction. Do not exceed your comfort level.
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