| Question: Does this really work? |
| Answer: This technology has been used in the medical industry for over 30 years. Physical therapists and doctors use it to fix or rehabilitate muscles. The Contour is different because it has been re-engineered to be used on healthy muscles that have become weak and lost their firmness. This technology is called Electro Muscle Stimulation or EMS. The difference between a product used by doctors and therapists and Contour is that Contour is easier to use, more comfortable and more powerful. |
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| Question: How does it work? |
| Answer: The Contour works a lot like the brain. The brain sends a signal to your muscles and they flex and relax depending on what you are doing. The Contour bypasses the brain and sends a signal directly to your muscles, telling them to flex and relax too. But the Contour can perform the perfect repetition each time. No getting lazy. No wondering if you are getting a great workout. No worries about hurting yourself by lifting too much weight. |
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| Question: I still don't understand how it works? |
| Answer: The Contour is like a pacemaker. A pacemaker is designed to work on the heart muscles. It causes the heart to contract and relax. The Contour does the same thing, only it works on the outside of your body and on your major muscles. It does the work; you get the results. |
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| Question: How soon before I can see results? |
| Answer: Results are dependent on many factors. Increasing strength or power can happen relatively fast and the speed of improvement is proportional to the intensity level. The higher the intensity; the faster the results. Increasing muscle tone or improving shape is more subjective. Diet or proper eating habits play a vital role to any visual changes desired. The Contour Core Sculpting System uses an eating plan that will enable a person to safely lose body fat while maintaining muscle mass. Since over 50% of the body fat is right beneath the skin, as bad fat is decreased, the muscles will be more visible and thus any change in shape or muscle tone will be more evident. That being said, some results will occur immediately after the first session. Other results will take more time. It is reasonable to notice a variety of results in 2-3 weeks. The longer the product is used and the higher the intensity will enable faster results. Please keep in mind there is a point of diminished return and more is not always better. Exercising smart means choosing the appropriate level of intensity that you can comfortably tolerate on a consistent basis. |
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| Question: Will the product cause muscle soreness? |
| Answer: As with all exercise, some muscle soreness can be expected. The proper term is called DOMS or Delayed Onset of Muscle Soreness. This usually occurs 24-48 hours after strenuous exercise. Muscle soreness is caused by the breakdown of muscle fibers. During recovery, muscles will rebuild and develop more resistance to exercise and become conditioned to better tolerate exercise. If too much muscle soreness occurs, use a low intensity level until your body becomes acclimated to the device. Then, gradually increase intensity. |
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| Question: The stimulation is a little uncomfortable. How can I improve this? |
| Answer: There are two ways to maximize comfort with the Contour. One way is to adjust the intensity of the device down to a desired level of comfort. The Contour has an intensity range of 0 to 100% power. While higher intensities are typically more effective, the body takes time to get used to a specific intensity or power level. The second way to improve comfort is to make sure the Gel Pads are located in the right position. Since your muscle nerves are located just beneath the skin, having the Gel Pads more directly over the nerves (motor neurons) will allow for more muscle activity at lower intensities. If the Gel Pad is too far away from the nerve (motor neuron), then intensity must be increased and discomfort may occur. |
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| Question: Can I use the Contour to treat muscles weakened from lack of use or due to injury? |
| Answer: The Contour is not intended to treat or rehabilitate injured muscles. There are other devices with specific electronic frequencies designed to specifically treat damaged muscles. The Contour is great for post-injury or stimulating weak but healthy muscles. It is more efficient to work post-injury muscles or weak muscles with the Contour because the muscles can be specifically targeted, which is difficult with most traditional forms of exercise where the risk of injury or re-injury is high. |
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| Question: Can I use the Contour for post-natal exercise? |
| Answer: Remember to always check with your physician before beginning an exercise program after giving birth (i.e. post-natal). It is typically recommended to wait at least 6 weeks and preferably 12 weeks before resuming or beginning and exercise program after pregnancy. |
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| Question: Are there different size CoreBelts? |
| Answer: No, Contour has one size that fits everyone. The Contour's innovative design allows for easy adjustments for small or large framed people. |
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| Question: Is the Contour difficult to use? |
| Answer: No. There is a QuickStart Guide that comes with your Contour. It takes less then 5 minutes to set up and get ready to use. When the product is ready, simply "peel off" the protective covering on the Gel Pads and place the Contour CoreBelt around your waist with the Gel Pads in contact with your skin. The top of the CoreBelt should be about the height of your navel. If the Lead Wires are attached to the Gel Pads, simply turn the device ON, select a program and the product begins immediately. |
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| Question: Who can use the Contour? |
| Answer: The nice thing about Electro Muscle Stimulation or EMS is that people of all ages can use this technology. Whether you are 18, 80 or anywhere in between, you can use The Contour. Please read the Owner's Manual for contraindications, but if you have epilepsy, heart disease or are pregnant, please consult with your primary care physician. If you have weak, tired, or old muscles that need an efficient way to gain strength, firmness or tone, then The Contour is for you. |
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| Question: Can I use the Contour if I have back problems? |
| Answer: Always check with your primary care physician if you have an injury. If your back problems are muscular or circulatory in nature and NOT disk related, then ANY type of strength training program will benefit you. Electro Muscle Stimulation or EMS exercise is the World's most efficient form of exercising the muscles so this would be a wonderful method to help eliminate back pain due associated with activity. |
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| Question: What is the SwissWave™? |
| Answer: The SwissWave™ is a patented and revolutionary electronic pulse generated by the Contour electronics which mimics the human body or speaks the same language as the human brain. It has the ability to communicate to the muscles just as if the brain were sending a signal. The SwissWave has been shown to activate more muscle fibers than is possible by the human brain. The gentle electronic pulses stimulate nerves located just beneath the skin. The nerves will excite the muscles causing them to flex and relax. |
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