Corebelt Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

WHAT IS COMPEX COREBELT?

The Compex CoreBelt are high quality ab and back belts that use Compex's market-leading Swiss electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) technology which has proven results, backed up by clinical studies.

The CorebBelt range is made up of three high quality muscle stimulation belts, designed to help you build a stronger, more toned core.

They are all controlled by an easy-to-use app and offer you the chance to stimulate both your Abs and Lower Back simultaneously.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF COMPEX COREBELT?

There can be many benefits to using a Compex CoreBelt, here's why you should have one:

• Shape your Abs
• Improve your Posture
• Stimulate your Abs and Lower Back simultaneously
• Boost your Core Stabilisation; helping to prevent back pain and improve performance
• Massage (CoreBelt 5.0 only)

HOW DO I USE MY COMPEX COREBELT?

Follow this useful video:

You can also consult the quick start guide and instructions for use.

HOW MANY OBJECTIVES DO THE COREBELTS HAVE?

Corebelt 1.0 offers 2 objectives.

Corebelt 3.0 offers 6 objectives.

Corebelt 5.0 offers 9 objectives.

WHERE DO YOU PLACE THE ELECTRODES ON COMPEX COREBELT?

The double sticky sides electrodes should be positioned on the belt according to the placement markings outlined on the belt. Open the pack of electrodes, remove the plastic from the grid pattern side.

• Abs session -> Front electrodes only
• Back session -> Back electrodes only
• Core session -> Front and Back electrodes

Stick the electrodes grid side down in-line with the outlines. At this point the visible side of the electrodes should be plain black.

We recommend placing the four electrodes, two on the front and two on the back, even if you stimulate only the abs or only the low back. Make sure that the metallic pins are completely covered by the electrodes.

Only use this device with electrodes recommended by Compex.

WHICH INTENSITY LEVEL MUST BE REACHED FOR THE TRAINING OBJECTIVES?

The highest level possible (but it must remain bearable) in order to recruit the highest possible number of muscle fibres. The most effective way of deciding on the level is your own judgement the contractions must be powerful without ever becoming intolerable.

WHICH INTENSITY LEVEL SHOULD BE REACHED DURING REST PHASES?

During rest phases, the intensity of the twitches is automatically set to 50% of the level for contractions. The aim of the twitches between the contractions is to increase blood flow to improve the recovery rate.

WHY DO I ALSO FEEL TWITCHES DURING THE REST PHASES?

The muscle is also stimulated during the rest phases causing muscle twitches. These twitches help to improve recovery between contractions. They must be clearly visible.

ARE THERE ANY CONTRAINDICATIONS?

This device must not be used with the following conditions.

Do not use the device if you have a cardiac stimulator, implanted defibrillator or other implanted electronic/ electrical device. This could cause an electrical shock, burns, electrical interference or death.

• ELECTRODE PLACEMENT. Do not apply electrostimulation to any area other than the Abdomen or Lower back
• STIMULATION ACROSS THE TORSO. Do not apply stimulation across the torso (one electrode placed on the front of the torso and one electrode placed on the back); the electrical current passing through the torso can cause potentially fatal heart rhythm disturbances