Activeforever Flex Pro Unisex Abs User Manual

Abdominal Training Systems

SLENDERTONE FLEX and SLENDERTONE FLEX MAX abdominal belts

Bio-Medical Research Ltd., Parkmore Business Park West, Galway, Ireland.

slendertone, slendertone flex, slendertone flex max, flexercise and c.s.i. are trademarks of Bio-Medical Research Ltd.

Irish Patent No. S81372. UK Patent No. 2359758. US & European patents pending.

slendertone is a division of Bio-Medical Research Ltd. part number: 2400-0014 revision number: 1 issue date: 06/03

Support Pack

www.ActiveForever.com

Bio-Medical Research Ltd.,

Customer Contact Centre, Parkmore Business Park West, Galway,

Ireland.

Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing one of our

SLENDERTONE

Abdominal Training Belts.

SLENDERTONE

has

redesigned its body toning systems with a new philosophy, active exercise technology and a fresh new look.

SLENDERTONE

has always endorsed exercise and healthy eating

but the new and improved technology makes it easier to combine active and passive

exercise.

Whether simply relaxing at home or using them as part of your exercise routine,

SLENDERTONE

has a range of Abdominal Training Belts for you to choose from. The

benefits of using a

SLENDERTONE

Abdominal Training System are:

• A firmer, flatter stomach

• A better body shape

• Your clothes fit better

For beginners, we have the

SLENDERTONE FLEX

Abdominal Training System for men

and women, which has seven toning programm

es. These programmes include two

new

FLEXERCISE

abdominal programmes, Ab Walker 1 and 2, which were developed

for use while walking.

The next product in the

SLENDERTONE

Abs range is the

SLENDERTONE FLEX MA X

Advanced

Abdominal Training System, which is also available for both men and women. This belt

has 10 training programmes, which include two Sports Pro programmes and two new

ab-crunching programmes: Ab Crunch 1 and 2. The Ab Crunch 1 programme specifically targets the Transversus Abdominis muscle (six pack), while Ab Crunch 2 programme targets the oblique muscles.

Research has shown that by using your

FLEX

FLEX MAX

, optimal physical benefits can

be achieved including improved muscle tone, core stability and posture. This is because the technology behind the

FLEX

and

FLEX MAX

products has been clinically proven to work,

which is why nine in ten users said that "using a

SLENDERTONE

abdominal belt whilst

walking improved abdominal muscle tone" and nine in ten users said that it gave them a better work out. Eight out of ten people felt that their stomach was flatter

and nine out of ten felt firmer after only eight weeks of use.

If you have any queries, please contact us through the

SLENDERTONE

Careline number,

which is detailed below.

Once again, thank you for choosing

SLENDERTONE

. We are confident you will soon be

seeing results.

Yours Sincerely,

Fintan Maher

Customer Relations

SLENDERTONE

Careline UK 0845 070 77 77

SLENDERTONE

Careline Republic of Ireland 1890 92 33 88

slendertone ‘Dos’ and ‘Don’ts’

slendertone Abdominal Training Systems are suitable for

use by all healthy adults. However, as with other forms of exercise, some care is needed when using them, so always follow the points below and read the support pack before use. Some of the points below are gender specific.

Please do not use if:

•You have an electronic implant (e.g. cardiac pacemaker) or suffer from any other heart problem.

•You are pregnant.

•You suffer from cancer, epilepsy or are under medical supervision for cognitive dysfunction.

• The unit is in close proximity (e.g. 1m) to shortwave or microwave therapy equipment.

•You are connected to high-frequency surgical equipment.

•Wearing the device necessitates placement over areas at which drugs/medicines are administered by injection (short term or long term) e.g. hormone treatment.

Please wait before using your slendertone Abdominal Training System until:

• At least six weeks after the birth of your baby (you must consult your doctor first).

• One month after an IUD contraceptive device (e.g. coil) has been fitted.

• At least three months after having a Caesarean (you must consult your doctor first).

• The heavy days of your period have finished.

Please get your doctor’s or physio’s permission before using this product if:

•You wish to use a slendertone belt and have a bad back. You should also ensure the intensity is kept low.

•You have any serious illness or injury not mentioned in this guide.

• You have recently had an operation.

•You take insulin for diabetes.

•You want to use it on a young child.

•You suffer from muscle or joint problems.

• Using the device as part of a rehabilitation programme.

When applying the pads and belt, always remember to:

• Place the pads and belt ONLY on the abdomen as indicated in this manual.

•Avoid placing the pads or belt on the front or sides of the neck, across or through the heart (i.e. one pad on the front of the chest and one on the back), in the genital region or on the head. (Other slendertone units are available for other areas of the body – details are available from your stockist)

•Avoid any recent scars, broken or inflamed skin, areas of infection or susceptibility to acne, thrombosis or other vascular problems (e.g. varicose veins), or any parts of the body where feeling is limited.

•Avoid areas of injury or restricted movement (e.g. fractures or sprains).

•Avoid placing the pads directly over metal implants. They may be placed on the nearest muscle.

Possible adverse reactions

•A small number of isolated skin reactions have been reported by people using muscle stimulation devices, including allergies, a prolonged reddening of the skin and acne.

To reposition pads during a session

•Always pause the programme currently running, unfasten the belt and then refasten it behind your back once the pads’ position has been adjusted.

After strenuous exercise or exertion

•Always use a lower intensity to avoid muscle fatigue.

Contact slendertone or an authorised distributor if:

•Your unit is not working correctly. Do not use in the meantime.

•You experience any irritation, skin reaction, hypersensitivity or other adverse reaction. You should, however, note that some reddening of the skin can appear under the belt during and for a short time after a session.

Note

• An effective treatment should not cause undue discomfort.

Important

•Keep your unit out of the reach of children.

• The studs and pads must not be connected to other objects.

• Do not use your unit at the same time as any other device which transfers an electrical current into the body (e.g. another muscle stimulator).

• Do not touch the pads or metal studs while the unit is switched on.

• Do not use while driving or operating machinery.

•Your slendertone abdominal unit should not be used with a garment from any other slendertone product. Doing so may result in an unbalanced stimulation and an inefficient toning session.

• slendertone will not accept responsibility if the guidelines and instructions supplied with this unit are not followed.

NB: If you are in any doubt about using a slendertone belt for any reason, please consult your doctor before use.

slendertone support pack

How To Get Up And Running

1 Remove the cover from the patterned side of the

large pad (FIG.a). Place the pad on the metal stud between the parallel lines on the inside of the belt (FIG.b).

2 Remove the covers from the patterned side of the

smaller pads. Place one either side of the large pad, using the positioning guides that best suit your figure (

FIG.c).

3 Ensure each pad covers its metal stud and press

the edges of each pad firmly onto the belt. Do not throw the covers away as you will need them later.

Batter

y Insertion

4 To open the battery compartment, press the

embossed arrow and slide the cover off. With the unit facing towards you, place the first of three 1.5V(LR03)/AAA batteries into the right hand space with the flat (negative) end first and then push the positive end into place. Insert the second battery into the left hand space, again with the flat end first. Finally place the third battery into the central space with the flat end last and replace the battery cover.

Note: Batter

y Removal

When removing the batteries raise the negative end of the central battery and lift out. Then remove the left and right hand batteries.

The battery compartment must be closed when the unit is on.

5 Slide the unit into the holder until it clicks

into place.

6 Remove the covers from the black side of the

pads (

FIG.d). Do not dispose of these covers, as

you will need them at the end of your session.

7 Wrap the belt tightly around your waist so that

the large pad is centred over your navel and the two smaller pads lie directly between your hipbones and ribs on either side of your waist.

8 Press and hold the On/off button for two

seconds to switch the unit on (

FIG.e). The unit is

programmed to begin on Programme 1. After a set number of sessions in each programme the unit will automatically advance you to the next programme (see page 6).

9 Increase the intensity to a level you find

comfortable (

FIG.f). The unit will automatically

increase the left or right intensity to ensure that one stays no more than 10 units above the other.

10 If you wish to pause the session before the

programme is finished press the On/off button briefly. To restart the programme press the On/off button briefly again.

11 When the session is finished, the unit stops

automatically. Press and hold the On/off button for two seconds to switch the unit off. If you forget, the unit will automatically switch itself off two minutes after the session. Replace the covers on the black surface of the pads and pack away your unit ready for its next use.

12 For smaller sizes, the length of the belt can be

shortened by folding the left end piece forwards onto the outside of the belt. A belt extension is available for larger sizes.

FIG.a FIG.b FIG.c FIG.d FIG. e FIG.. f

Your slendertone Unit

Display screen (see below)

Right intensity (up/down) button On/off (pause) button Left intensity (up/down) button

Information button Programme button

1 Battery power remaining.

2 Highest intensity reached to date.

3 Pad contact problem (see page 12).

4 Number of sessions completed.

5 Mute/ music function activated.

6 Length of time left in the current

session/ error messages.

7 Programme paused.

8 Left-hand intensity.

9 Right-hand intensity.

10 Muscles contracting/ relaxing.

11 User progressing.

12 Unit switched off before session

complete.

13 Programme number.

14 Keylock activated.

15 Number of Sets (left) and Crunches

(right) completed in Programme 9.

16 Number of Sets (left) and Crunches

(right) completed in Programme 10. Left/ right arrows show which side is being stimulated.

Your slendertone Display

The unit shown is a SLENDERTONE FLEX unit. The aesthetics of your unit, i.e.colour and logo will vary depending on which

SLENDERTONE

model you have purchased.

For FLEX MAX users only

slendertone support packslendertone support pack

slendertone Display

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