fitvibe User Manual, Version 01/2005
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3. IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE USE
3.1 "„When not to use ?“" - Contra indications
Before starting vibration training, always make sure that the user does not or could not potentially suffer
from any of the contra-indications listed below. If this is the case, do not start vibration training. In case of
doubt, always consult expert medical advice from a doctor, specialist or "fitvibe" trainer.
Contra-indications:
- Acute inflammations or infections
- Acute joint idisorders and arthroses
- Acute migraine
- Acute rheumatoid arthritis
- Cardiovascular diseases (heart and vascular)
- Epilepsy
- Fresh (surgery) wounds
- Gallstones
- Heart rhythm disorders
- Heart valve disorders
- Joint implants, like foot, knee and hip implants
- Kidney stones
- Acute low back complaints like hernia, discopathy, spondylolysis
- Metal or synthetical implants like pacemaker, intra-uterine device (IUD)
- Pregnancy
- Recent thrombosis or possible thrombotic complaints
- Severe diabetics
- Tumors
The full list of contra-indications can be displayed on the
control panel. To do this, go to the main menu and select
"When not to use ?".
3.2 Important Information Before Using For the First Time
Always check the contra-indications first, see Section 3.1.
(Sports) shoes with flexible rubber soles should always be worn.
The first training session should take place under the supervision of an instructor. See Section 3.4,
"The Very First fitvibe Training Session".
Closely follow all instructions on how to take the initial position and how to carry out the exercise
and take rest periods as advised. This will ensure the best possible results and help prevent
injuries.
Drink a sports drink containing sugar or water about ½ - 1 hour before the training session.
For an optimum and complete training effect, we advise conventional fitness training alongside
strength training with the fitvibe.
The fitvibe features a number of training schedules, which can be used for building up the training.
You can deviate from this schedule, in dialog with the instructor (to access this, select
“Make your
own”
from the main menu).
3.3 Using the Soft Mat
In exercises where you are putting your weight on the plate with any part of the body other than the feet,
for example hands or buttocks, the mat supplied with the "fitvibe" must be placed on the vibration plate
before taking the starting position. The mat is illustrated on the display in the instructions for exercises by
a black surface on the vibration plate.
