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Contour Core Sculpting System User Manual

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Read this User Manual carefully before
you start using your Contour Core
Sculpting 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
customercare@thecontour.com
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  • Page 1 Read this User Manual carefully before you start using your Contour Core Sculpting 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.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Foreword Table of Contents General Warnings Contra indications Who Should not Use the Contour Core Sculpting System! Warnings Precautions Adverse Reactions Intended Use Understanding EMS How the Contour Core Sculpting System works Your Contour Core Sculpting System contents Features Display...

  • Page 3: General Warnings

    General Warnings The Contour Core Sculpting System is intended for use on healthy muscles. It is to be used by adults only. Place the pads and belt ONLY on your core (abs and lower back depending on your application) as indicated in this manual.
  • Page 4 15 Do you have any joint showing a decrease in its range of motion? If you answer “Yes”, or “Maybe”, or “I don’t know” to one or more questions, do not use the device and contact Contour for more information. Contour Technology Toll free: 1-800-817-8616 www.thecontour.com...

  • Page 5: Warnings

    1. The long-term effects of prolonged use of electrical stimulation are unknown. 2. The Contour Core Sculpting System should not be used while sleeping. 3. Electrodes used for electrical stimulation should not be applied across the chest because the introduction of electrical current into the chest may cause rhythm disturbances to the heart.

  • Page 6: Precautions

    Cautions with Electrodes! • Only use the electrodes supplied by Contour. Other electrodes may present a risk of unsuitable electrical characteristics with your stimulator. • Electrodes should not be shared with other persons. Each user must have his or her own electrode set, as skin reaction or cross contamination may occur.

  • Page 7: Intended Use

    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.
  • Page 8 Introduction to EMS (electrical muscle stimulation) EMS devices generate electrical impulses that trigger an action potential in muscle nerve fibers (motor neurons). In response to this, the motor neuron produces a response known as a twitch. Twitches performed in succession generated by EMS are the same as a muscle contraction generated by the nervous system in response to regular exercise.
  • Page 9 Pousson) In addition, several studies have shown a cross-education benefit whereby an untrained limb gained strength when the opposite limb was trained with EMS, just as it would be with traditional exercise. • Muscle Mass Gains Only a few studies have been done on muscle hypertrophy in healthy athletes using EMS.

  • Page 10: How The Contour Core Sculpting System Works

    How the Contour Core Sculpting System works: • The Contour Core Sculpting System features four pre-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.
  • Page 11 The Contour Core Sculpting 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. CoreBelt™...
  • Page 12 The M1 Muscle Stimulator A. On/Off Pause button ( ) B. LCD Display C. Select/Information 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...
  • Page 13 00:00 Exer P3/65Hz 000% 000% Battery power remaining Warm Exer Cool Phase of workout session 00:00 Length of time remaining in current phase Current program These rotate every 2 seconds Current program level 65Hz Channel 1 increase and decrease intensity This is show in the set-up phase only Channel 1 intensity level Sound on...

  • Page 14: Training Programs

    Training Programs The Contour Core Sculpting System provides four (4) muscle stimulation training programs. They correspond to the type of muscle performance the athlete wishes to improve or maintain. These training programs are: • Endurance • Resistance • Strength •...
  • Page 15 (modern & classical), and toning and shaping, which make repeated demands on muscle resistance. Strength Program The Contour Core Sculpting System Strength program imposes a high and instantaneous power working level on muscle fibers during tetanic contractions. These contractions are separated by long periods of rest.
  • Page 16 Special Programs The Contour Core Sculpting System also offers two special muscle training programs. Its objective is to prepare muscle for explosive or to facilitate recovery after active muscle training and competition: • Potentiation • Active Recovery Potentiation (Warm-up) Program The Contour Core Sculpting System Potentiation (Warm-up) Program produces the physiological muscle phenomenon know as “Twitch...
  • Page 18 3 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.
  • Page 19 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 after your workout.
  • Page 20 CoreBelt™. Here we will guide you through the workout decision process. Switching On To turn your Contour Core Sculpting System, briefly press the "On/Off" button. Warm Exer After the logo screen, a warning screen appears. We recommend you read the...
  • Page 21 Cool Muscle Stimulator Workout level 4 fig. 16 5:00 Warm WARNING Program Warm-up Work Cool-down CONTOUR™ IS INTENDED ONLY FOR PEOPLE IN GOOD HEALTH. NOT TO BE Potentiation 4 min Endurance 5 min 45 min 10 min Resistance 5 min...
  • Page 22 5:00 ike to use Average INTENSITY WARNING 65HZ Warm Averag Exer program? CONTOUR™ IS INTENDED ONLY FOR PEOPLE IN 39 TOTAL SESSIONS 10:00 Cool GOOD HEALTH. NOT TO BE 578 TOTAL EXERCISE MIN USER INFORMATION 39 TOTAL SESSIONS 578 TOTAL EXERCISE MIN...

  • Page 23: Warranty

    Cleaning and Care To clean the Contour M1 device, use a soft cloth lightly dampened with an alcohol- based cleaning product, which does not contain solvents. Solvents could damage the plastic parts, especially the display.
  • Page 24 Contour M1 Device Characteristics Product Type Waveforms Swisswave™ Parameters The parameters (pulse rate, pulse duration, stimulation time, rest time) are optimized for the several applications Pulse Duration Maximal impulse duration between 180-275 (depending on program) Maximum Output 50 Volt Channels...

  • Page 27: Frequency Table

    Frequency Table Phase Effect on Muscles eStim Frequency Work Spasm Reduction & Relaxation 1 Hz 5 min Spasm Reduction & Relaxation 2 Hz 5 min Spasm Reduction & Relaxation 3 Hz 5 min Endorphin Release 4 Hz 5 min Endorphin Release 5 Hz 5 min Endorphin Release...

  • Page 28: Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently Asked Questions Q. How often should the gel pads be changed? A. We recommend the gel pads be replace every 25-30 workout sessions or when the gel pad does not have enough adhesion to make sufficient contact with your skin. To ensure longest life of gel pads replace the plastic liner to the back of gelp pads after every workout session.
  • Page 29 Problem Possible Cause Solution I pressed the The batteries are Replace batteries in proper position power button and inserted improperly as shown on page 19 of this manual the device doesn't turn on The batteries are dead Replace all 4 AAA batteries. Never mix old and new batteries.

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