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OPERATION
A . SPECIALIZED MUSCLE TRAINING PROGRAMS
The Compex Edge also offers one special muscle training program. The objective is to
facilitate recovery after active muscle training and competition:
• Active Recovery
Active Recovery
The Compex Active Recovery cool-down program produces muscle twitches at a
very low frequency. Those twitches act like a massage and induce an increase in
blood flow. They are responsible for a faster reduction of the lactic acid blood level
(much better than mere rest) and accelerate the exchanges between muscle fibers
and blood. Consequently, the stimulated muscles recuperate better from fatigue
and the user has a feeling of relaxation and muscle lightness. This type of cool-
down program is recommended after hard training sessions and competitions. It is
particularly useful after sports requiring long duration efforts, combining endurance
and resistance (cycling, marathon, triathlon, mountain-bike, etc.). The same is
applicable to sports that require shorter efforts (basketball, soccer, football).
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