Questions about results
1.Does Compex electrostimulation also provide endurance training?▾
Yes. The Endurance programme improves the ability of muscle fibres to receive oxygen (develops mitochondria and increases oxidative enzymes) consequently increasing the intensity of the average effort that you can maintain over a long period.
2.Have any studies been carried out demonstrating an improvement in endurance?▾
A study carried out on cross-country skiing showed an improvement in endurance and strength after training with Compex (Leipzig, 1999).
3.Is it possible to lose fat with Compex?▾
No. Although the muscle fibres stimulated during a Compex training session use up energy, this is much less than the total energy used up by the body during voluntary training. Compex training does not therefore burn enough fat to achieve weight loss.
4.Can the tissues or muscles be firmed with Compex?▾
Yes. Some Compex programmes increase muscle tone and enable firming. In addition, the Capillarisation programme encourages exchanges under the skin and improves its quality, which further increases this firming effect.
5.Has a significant improvement in strength been observed with Compex?▾
Yes. A good example for us to look at is the study carried out on professional basketball players. This study compared the relaxation of a group of players who trained with Compex alongside their usual training, and a group that trained only in the traditional manner. The group that trained with Complex showed an improvement in explosive strength that clearly exceeded that of the control group (+30%).
6.Can muscle volume be increased with Compex?▾
Yes. The work carried out during Compex sessions (depending on the programme selected) induces adaptations in the muscle fibres, with one of them being the increase in muscle volume.
7.What are the effects of the Active recovery programme?▾
This programme does not cause contractions; it causes muscular twitches. The frequency of the pulse drops gradually during the session, resulting in three types of effect: an increase in blood flow (faster elimination of toxins), an endorphin analgesic effect, a relaxing effect. The end result is faster restoration of the muscular balance.
