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USER MANUAL
Draft v 0.87_LC_EA_MB_HC_25-01-2019
User Manual
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  • Page 1 This page is not for printing. USER MANUAL Draft v 0.87_LC_EA_MB_HC_25-01-2019 User Manual Rev03...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    A special word of thanks! ..................... 3 comfortably Overview: Exercise happily, safely and ..........3 Tips to get the most out of BionicGym ................ 5 Safety Information ....................... 6 BionicGym – The Science ................... 10 In the BionicGym box ....................11 Getting Started ......................
  • Page 3: A Special Word Of Thanks

    A special word of thanks! Overview: Exercise happily, safely and comfortably We believe that BionicGym will make the world a little better. Almost 20 Congratulations! years ago, I had a vision for a technology that could greatly improve quality of life by making it easier for people to exercise.
  • Page 4: Tips To Get The Most Out Of Bionicgym

    Tips to get the most out of BionicGym BE AWARE: As with all forms of exercise, stop training immediately if you feel unwell in any way, including pain, dizziness or weakness. Then call your TAKE IT EASY at first: Start easy, increase gradually but doctor or seek help.
  • Page 5: Safety Information

    Safety Information Warnings BionicGym is an exercise device for the healthy adults. It gives you a The long-term effects of chronic electronic stimulation are workout by exercising the legs. Use in safe situations and settings. unknown. You should ask your doctor if it is safe for you to exercise (any...
  • Page 6 (over 16 years old). If you are 16-18 years old, you must get a parent’s or BionicGym should be kept out of the reach of pets and children. guardian’s permission. BionicGym should be used only with the leads and electrodes Always follow the guidelines, watch the tutorials and recommended for use by the manufacturer.
  • Page 7: Bionicgym - The Science

    In the BionicGym box We mimic shivering! Nature’s hack. DEVICE & ACCESSORIES DESCRIPTION The BionicGym Powered Muscle Stimulator is a wearable muscle stimulator that delivers Nature’s way of creating heat or electrical stimulation to the legs. burning calories is to shiver. As you...
  • Page 8 BionicGym Control Unit Thigh Wraps: one for each The Control Unit is inserted into a pocket in the BionicGym right-leg wrap. In the pocket is a magnetic dock to connect the unit to the electrodes. thigh-wraps provided, one for each leg.
  • Page 9: Getting Started

    BionicGym as recommended. charging. The first time you should use BionicGym standing - this is most comfortable for your first experience - beside a solid table, desk or the back of a couch for support. Assemble the charger (the adaptor twists into position) The cradle connects to Afterwards you will learn what is the best position for you.
  • Page 10 ELECTRODES IN THE MID LINE Correctly positioning the electrodes on the wrap Try on the BionicGym Wraps without electrodes beforehand to determine the correct position to place the electrodes on the wraps Easiest to put wraps on as shown (with foot on chair).
  • Page 11 2) Close it around your leg so that For larger legs (both small and large size wraps) you will position the electrodes further The BionicGym logo should be above the knee/towards the front. Close the upper arm of apart. Covering the large ‘bolts’.
  • Page 12 The unit will switch off automatically after a few minutes unless connected and in use. Congratulations! You are now ready to download the App and use BionicGym for the first time. The unit should be now on your inner leg with the orange power/pause button facing out.
  • Page 13: Download And Install The App

    Registering the device To register you will need your phone/pad Using your smartphone /pad find “BionicGym” in the Apple Store / Play Store. There is connected to the internet. ONE app for the Standard and the PRO-HIIT versions. You may have received an email from us with the App links and the upgrade code if you ordered the PRO-HIIT.
  • Page 14 Settings ... if you wish to log out. At on, if not, you can do this manually. the bottom of the page the App You will first be brought to the Devices page where you can select your BionicGym unit version and software version is “123456”...
  • Page 15 Keep it pressed for 2 seconds to switch the unit off. A slow double-press will resume BionicGym offers a number of workouts to choose from. These are grouped into folders. the workout or resume it on the App. The circle changes It also offers several ‘Zones’...
  • Page 16: Auto-Stop

    The HIIT programs mimic High Intensity Interval Training, explanation below. REMOVE BIONICGYM: No need to remove electrodes from the wrap between sessions. You can leave the cable Since we are all different and use BionicGym in different positions we have Zones – these plugged in on one side.
  • Page 17: Standard Workout Programs

    This is similar to the Start Here program but the tempo increases more after 5 minutes. For a given intensity level on BionicGym the exercise level will be greater. But if you find The intensity also undulates a little, this is intended to gently bring in new muscle fibers.
  • Page 18: Zones

    13. Zones Since we are all different and use BionicGym in different positions we have Zone – these maximize the comfort and can target an area for extra training. Try them all out and see which suits your body-type. These programs shift the focus of the stimulation around. Why? 1) we are all different and need a different balance.
  • Page 19: Faq And Troubleshooting

    NOTE: it is normal to feel skin sensations (occasionally sharp) the first few times you use BionicGym. Reduce the intensity if uncomfortable. Stay with it at a level where you are comfortable (say, for 10 minutes) and then gradually increase the intensity. Most commonly your body just needs to adjust to new sensations.
  • Page 20 To switch off the unit press the orange button for 2 seconds. find that they need to train up these metabolic pathways with their BionicGym first to get a away from other unit so that only one BionicGym is available for connection). You may In rare circumstances the unit may crash.
  • Page 21: Ordering Replacement Electrodes

    Off (unit turns off) Bluetooth did not connect with the app in time (80s) BionicGym device and its accessories should be kept in the BionicGym box and stored in Off (unit turns off) Bluetooth did not connect with the app in time (80s) Failed electrode check –...
  • Page 22: Technical Information

    Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32F to 104F) The BionicGym is intended to stimulate healthy muscles in order to exercise, improve or The BionicGym is intended to stimulate healthy muscles in order to exercise, improve or facilitate muscle performance. It is not intended to be used in conjunction with therapy or facilitate muscle performance.
  • Page 23 Radiated output power (RF): 2.4 GHz, 3 mW Max. purposes. Recommended Separation Distances The BionicGym contains a Bluetooth® Radio Module and it is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF disturbances are controlled. The user Electromagnetic Immunity...
  • Page 24 Explanation of Symbols EU Only These following may appear on the BionicGym device, App, or in the manual: These following may appear on the BionicGym device, App, or in the manual: These following may appear on the BionicGym device, App, or in the manual:...
  • Page 25 Medical Currents Ltd and the BionicGym name, logos, etc. are trademarks of Medical Currents Ltd. The terms of use specify that no attempt to be made to reverse engineer or copy any aspect of the device, outputs or associated app/ software, workouts, etc., without the written...
  • Page 26: Top Tip

    TOP TIP TOP TIP NOTES Make BionicGym a habit! Always use it, say, after lunch, Make BionicGym a habit! Always use it, say, after lunch, standing at your desk for an hour or watching your favourite standing at your desk for an hour or watching your favourite program at home….
  • Page 27 www.BionicGym.com...

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