Compex SP 8.0 Muscle Stimulator

Compex SP 8.0 Muscle Stimulator

The Compex SP 8.0 muscle stimulator is a new and innovative product that has the potential to revolutionize the way people manage their muscles. With its advanced technology, the Compex SP 8.0 can provide a high level of stimulation to the muscles. It is also easy to use, making it perfect for people new to using muscle stimulators.

This muscle stimulator device has various features that make it an excellent choice for those aiming to improve their strength and power. It is also ideal for those looking for a non-intrusive way to help them relieve muscle fatigue and weakness. This Compex 8.0 uses an electronic current to stimulate the muscles, providing relief from these conditions, so you can stay active and fit.

SP 8.0 Muscle Stimulator Features

• Wireless muscle stims. 
• Connectable and modular, it includes the brand-new mi-Autorange feature that continually brings you better results.
• Equipped with unique MI (muscle intelligence) technology.
• Adapt to each of your muscles to provide the most effective muscle stimulation possible while offering greater comfort and better performance

SP 8.0 Muscle Stimulator Inclusions

• Remote control
• 4 modules
• Loading station
• Charger
• 4 Snap electrodes 5x10 cm (double clip)
• 8 Snap electrodes 5x5 cm (single clip)
• 4 Snap electrodes 5x10 cm (single clip)
• Rigid travel case
• Protection sleeve for Remote control
• USB wire
• Instruction manual

SP 8.0 Muscle Stimulator Benefits

Below are just a few of the many reasons why having one may benefit those looking to increase their strength, endurance, and overall well-being.

• The stimulator can help people achieve their fitness goals by giving them the power to work out and helps when it comes time for a massage. 
• Compex SP 8.0 is easy to use and comes with a clear instruction booklet, making it simple to set up and use. 
• It can also help promote better blood flow and reduce inflammation throughout the body.

Convenient Wireless Stimulator

Introducing the Compex SP 8.0 Muscle Stimulator – the top-of-the-range wireless stimulator for athletes. This device is designed to help you achieve better results with your workouts and improve your overall fitness level. With its easy-to-use interface, Compex SP 8.0 is perfect for anyone looking to get the most out of their exercise and training regimes.

Easy to Use

This Compex muscle stimulator is designed to be connectable and modular. It has four modules that are easy to connect and can be set to user preferences. This stimulator also includes the new mi-Autorange feature to continuously bring better results. This Mi-Autorange notifies users when they reach the optimum intensity level, so they can adjust it bit by bit. This may also result in better strength and endurance, which helps you recover faster while helping to avoid injury and treating pain.  With this potent stimulator, you can expect to achieve more muscle tone and definition in just minutes and improve your overall fitness level. 

Personalized Stimulation

Compex SP 8.0 Muscle Stimulator is the most advanced and personalized muscle stimulator device on the market! Featuring MI technology, this stimulator offers customized stimulation for each person’s unique body type and anatomy. This Mi-Technology has four functions; Mi-scan, Mi-range(autorange), Mi-actions, and Mi-Tens, which can be switched on and off. These functions adapt to each of your muscles to provide the most effective muscle stimulation possible. Whether you need more intensity or just want a little more comfort, this stimulator has you covered! 

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 *Disclaimer 

These statements have not been evaluated by Health Canada or the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. 

How to Use Compex Muscle Stimulator

Placement of Electrodes

HOW MANY TIMES CAN THE COMPEX ELECTRODES BE USED?
Depending on your skin type, between 15 and 30 times. Some 30 applications are possible on skin that is clean, non-greasy and shaved.

It is important to select appropriately sized electrodes (small or large) and to position them correctly on the muscle group that you wish to stimulate in order to ensure effective treatment. It is therefore appropriate to always use the electrode size shown in the illustration. If necessary, try to find the best position possible by moving the electrode on the muscle, until you locate the poin that produces the best contraction, or the greatest comfort is found.

For TENS type programmes, the general rule is to cover the painful area with electrodes.

N.B. Approximate positioning of electrodes makes the session less effective, but is not dangerous.

To view the different ways of placing the electrodes. For stimulation with the Mi-sensor system, all the suggested placements represent the optimal positioning of this system. It is therefore recommended that you follow these instructions. If you do not want to use Mi- technology, all you need to do is to replace the special electrode cable of the Mi-sensor system with another standard electrode cable.

Body position during stimulation

This position varies according to the muscle group that you wish to stimulate and the programme that you are using.

For programmes inducing powerful muscular contractions (tetanic contractions), it is recommended to stimulate the muscle isometrically. You should therefore hold the extremities of limbs being stimulated.  This position opposes maximum resistance to movement and avoids any shortening of the muscle during contraction, which would risk causing cramps. For example, when stimulating the quadriceps, you should be in a sitting position with ankles held to avoid extending the knees.

For the other types of programmes which do not induce powerful muscular contractions but only muscular twitches or tingling, position yourself as shown on the illustration, maintaining a comfortable position.

Adjusting stimulation intensities

On a stimulated muscle, the number of fibres used depends on the stimulation intensity.
For programmes inducing powerful muscular contractions (tetanic contractions), you must use the maximum stimulation intensities (up to 999) while remaining within your tolerance threshold, in order to
use the maximum number of fibres. The progress of a muscle will be greater the higher number of fibres that are worked. During a session it is therefore important to try to increase the intensity every 3 to 5 contractions.
For other types of programmes like recovery, massage, capillarisation or even muscle pain which only induce muscle twitches, you should gradually increase the stimulation intensities until clearly visible muscle twitches are obtained.
For TENS, Epicondylitis and Tendinitis programmes, you should gradually increase the intensities until you feel a tingling sensation under the electrodes.

Scheduling of the stimulation sessions

The question of the scheduling of the stimulation sessions during the week only arises in situations where at least two training sessions are to be done in the same week.

In cases where up to six sessions a week are planned, it is recommended that the sessions be scheduled as far apart as possible. For example, anyone who does three sessions a week should do them at the rate of one session every two days (2x1 rest day and  1x2 days of rest/week). Anyone who does six sessions should do six consecutive days of stimulation with one day of rest.

Above seven sessions a week, it is advisable to group several sessions together on the same day to leave yourself one or two complete rest days without stimulation. Anyone who does seven sessions a week should do five days of stimulation, at the rate of one session per day with one two-session day(s) (with at least a half-hour's rest between the sessions), leaving one rest day. Anyone who does ten sessions a week should preferably do five two-session days (again with at least a half-hour's rest between the sessions), leaving two rest days.

Alternation of stimulation sessions/voluntary training 

The stimulation sessions can be done outside of or during voluntary training.

When voluntary training and stimulation are done during the same session, it is generally recommended that the voluntary training be done first followed by the stimulation. This means that the voluntary training is not done on muscle fibres which are already tired. This is particularly important for strength and explosive strength training.

However, in resistance training, it can be very useful to proceed in the reverse order. Before the voluntary training, by means of stimulation for resistance, a “specific pre-fatigue session” is carried out on the muscle fibres without general and cardio-vascular fatigue. In this way, the voluntary effort on the “prepared” fibres will push the glycolytic metabolism faster and further.

Progression of stimulation cycles

The stimulation cycles are for people who are already accustomed to electrostimulation and want to perform several training cycles.

The cycle logic refers to the workload performed by electrostimulation. Just like a normal workout, one has to to start with an amount of effort then increase it over the course of the cycles. Thus, it is recommended starting with the 1st cycle and going on to the next level when the cycle is finished, normally after 4 to 6 weeks of stimulation based on 3 sessions per week.

It is also important to have reached significant stimulation intensities in sessions before going on to another cycle. At the end of a cycle you can either start a new cycle or do maintenance training based on one session per week.