Each Compex Wireless USA Muscle Stimulator comes with a carrying case, docking station, quick start booklet, wireless pods (4), and electrode packs (6).
- 9 programs with 3 levels of progression for the maximum number of options to enhance warmup, workout, and recovery
- Wireless pods to offer maximum mobility during muscle stim sessions
- Easy-to-use individually controlled channels for targeted therapy of specific muscle areas
Wireless pods connect directly to the electrodes, replacing bulky cables to offer maximum mobility
Improve endurance, agility, speed and power; Enables faster recovery from muscle soreness and exhaustion
With 9 programs to choose from, you can achieve peak performance and fitness with virtually no cardiovascular fatigue
Choose from Endurance, Resistance, Strength, Explosive Strength, Potentiation, Active Recovery, Recovery Plus, Pre-Warm Up, and Massage programs
Includes 8 of the 2" x 2" Easy Snap Performance Electrodes and 4 of the 2" x 4" Easy Snap Performance Electrodes
Product Description
The Compex Wireless USA Electronic Muscle Stimulator Kit with Easy Snap Performance Electrodes helps take your workouts to the next level so you can achieve peak performance.
Recommended for the competitive, high performance athlete who has a rigorous training and exercise regimen. As the first FDA cleared wireless electric muscle stimulation device, wireless pods connect directly to the electrodes, replacing bulky cables to offer maximum mobility. It's smaller, sleeker, and lighter than wired muscle stimulators. The LED interface and smart-touch buttons allow for an easy and intuitive control. It features a total of 9 programs to help competitive athletes achieve the highest level of performance.
The Endurance Program helps you cope with long-duration aerobic activities and increases muscle resistance to fatigue by building slow-twitch muscle fibers. The Resistance Program is an all-around program for endurance and strength, building both slow and fast-twitch muscle fibers. The Strength Program increases sheer muscle strength better than conventional weight lifting alone, with less risk of muscle-tendon injury. The Explosive Strength Program is for developing short bursts of power without the traumatic or violent movements associated with conventional training. The Potentiation Program warms up muscle faster without psychological, muscular or cardiovascular fatigue. The Active Recovery Program facilitates relaxation of muscles and reduces muscle soreness and stiffness following competition or demanding workouts. The Recovery Plus Program does not contract the muscle. It helps clear lactic acid and increase blood flow at lower frequencies; perfect for muscles that are fatigued after a vigorous workout or competition. The Pre-Warm Up Program does not contract the muscle.
It runs at a frequency specifically targeted to increase blood flow to oxygenate the muscles prior to a workout or competition. With the Massage Program, electrostimulation develops the blood capillary network of the exposed muscles. This improves irrigation and oxygenation. The Compex Wireless USA Muscle Stimulator Kit includes an ultra-sleek docking station, carrying case, battery charger, user manual and electrode placement guidebook. This kit also includes 8 of the 2" x 2" Easy Snap Performance Electrodes and 4 of the 2" x 4" Easy Snap Performance Electrodes. Electrodes are the points where the pulses are transmitted to your motor nerves, and ultimately your muscle fibers. They play a big part in the Compex muscle stimulation session, allowing you to work your muscle at peak effectiveness. Each Compex Easy Snap Performance Electrode is coated with a strong medical-grade adhesive, developed to stick to your skin. When used in normal circumstances, each electrode should last 15 to 20 sessions.
Review
Strong and sleek, but the recovery and massage programs are disappointing.
I just received this today, so I will try to update regarding any results in a few weeks. My initial impressions are as follows:
The 'massage' feature is bogus. Every single program includes a twitching function that is annoying/painful so if you were hoping there would be at least one program with a nice gentle wave that ebbs and flows, I'm afraid this unit will disappoint. The most relaxing program I've found thus far is the endurance program when run at a low setting. It is such a shame that there are no customization options that would allow one to put together their own program.
The look of the item and its packaging are impressive. It was really fun opening the box and getting everything set up. The electrodes are easy to snap on and off and it definitely beats getting tangled up in wires! Top marks for this aspect--it's a sleek product.
The strength of the contractions certainly allow for far stronger contractions than I thus far have been able to test! It definitely gets painful, as it must if you are hoping for any hypertrophy effects (which I am). I've read numerous research papers in academic journals regarding the effects of NMES (neuromuscular electrical stimulation) on muscles, and the studies that have found hypertrophy effects note that it is important to utilize the highest contraction that you can tolerate (and then consume adequate protein within 24 hours and rest the muscles for at least 48 hours before your next NMES session). I'm not sure if my tolerance level will allow me to have it high enough or not. Time will tell.
The battery seems like it will have no problem lasting for as much use as you could want, and the recharging dock is quite convenient and well-planned. There is also plenty of storage in the high quality bag that comes with the unit. Very convenient.