As of April 2010, I’m happy to announce Compex® Muscle Stimulators as a new athletic sponsor for the 2010 race season. Compex is the leader in Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) and wants to educate the active consumer on the importance of attaining maximum muscle performance and recovery. I’m excited about incorporating Neuromuscular Electrical Muscle Stimulation (NMES) technology into my 2010 training and racing. Compex can help endurance athletes achieve the highest level of performance possible.

NMES enables users to exercise more muscle fibers in less time by reproducing the body’s natural process of voluntary muscular contractions with high-intensity “optimal” electrical impulses. Numerous clinical studies conducted over 20 years have proven that when Compex is applied to the motor nerve, it provokes a deeper and more complete muscle contraction than what can be attained through standard voluntary training or activity.

NEW Compex Sport Elite

The Sport Elite is our newest Muscle Stimulator is recommended for the competitive/high performance athlete that has a rigorous training and exercise regimen. It features a total of 9 programs and 5 levels of progression will keep elite athletes challenged with every training session resulting in a true competitive advantage!

Compex Sport Elite 4 Training Programs:

Endurance Program

• Helps you cope with long-duration aerobic activities and increases muscle resistance to fatigue by building slow-twitch muscle fibers

Resistance Program

• An all-around program for endurance and strength, building both slow-twitch and fast-twitch muscle fibers

Strength Program

• Increases sheer muscle strength better than conventional weight lifting alone, with less risk of muscle-tendon injury

Explosive Strength Program

• For developing short bursts of power without the traumatic or violent movements associated with conventional training

And 5 additional programs:

Potentiation Program

• Warms up muscle faster without psychological, muscular or cardiovascular fatigue.

Active Recovery® Program

• Facilitates relaxation of muscles and reduces muscle soreness and stiffness following competition or demanding workouts

Recovery Plus® Program

• Does not contract the muscle. Helps clear lactic acid and increase blood flow at lower frequencies -perfect for muscles that are fatigued after a vigorous workout or competition..

Pre-Warmup Program

• Does not contract the muscle. Runs at a frequency specifically targeted to increase blood flow that oxygenates the muscles prior to a workout or competition. This program is recommended if there is any risk of cramp.

Massage Program

• Electrostimulation develops the blood capillary network of the exposed muscles. This improves irrigation and oxygenation.

Compex Sport Elite Kit includes: Compex Sport Elite Muscle Stimulator, Battery Charger, CD with User Manual, Electrode Placement Guidebook, Carrying Case, Easy Snap Electrode Lead wires (set of 4), 2″x4″ Easy Snap Gel Electrodes (2 packs of 2) and 2″x2″ Easy Snap Gel Electrodes (2 packs of 4)

Reach Your Goals When Training with Compex Sport

• Cyclists – Improve Endurance
• Runners – Recover Faster and Avoid Muscle Injury
• Triathletes – Build Muscle and Increase Strength
• Sprinters – Gain Explosive Speed and Power
• Football Players – Increase Your Maximal Strength
• Baseball Players – Get Quicker to Your Strength Threshold
• Basketball Players – Develop Quick Reactivity and Forceful Response
• Other Athletes – Enjoy all these benefits and more!

No matter what Sport Elite you are into they all require different physical preparation to achieve peak performance. Speed, Strength, Explosive Power, Resistance, Endurance and Muscle Recovery.
With Compex Sport Elite, you can tailor your training program to suit your exact needs.

How Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) Works

Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) reproduces the body’s natural process of voluntary muscular contractions with “optimal” electrical impulses. When an electrical impulse is applied to the motor nerve, it provokes a deeper and more complete muscle contraction than what can be attained through standard voluntary training or activity. A muscle cannot tell the difference between a voluntary contraction (triggered by the brain through voluntary activity). The result is a more efficient workout regimen with less risk of injury to joints and tendons and without cardiovascular fatigue.

Benefits of Electrical Muscle Stimulation with a Compex Muscle Stimulator include:

• Customized workouts/individualized training.
• Improve strength, endurance, speed and power.
• Exercise and build more fast-twitch and slow-twitch muscle fibers in less time.
• Increase muscle performance, strength and size.
• Potentiate muscles before a workout.
• Reduce injury and fatigue.
• Recover faster

Compex enables athletes to individualize and optimize their workouts so peak performance can be achieved. EMS is not meant to be a replacement for traditional strength training exercises, it’s a complement to your existing sports training program—allowing you to target your training for increased power, endurance, speed and strength.

Compex Sport features 5 levels of progression that will keep you challenged and help you improve with every training session. Electrostimulation is also beneficial for recovery after a workout – the Active Recovery program is a relaxing 24 minute session which will increase blood flow 4.5 times faster, remove lactic acid, release endorphins and promote muscle relaxation.

Let Compex take you to the next level so you can Discover a Better You!

About Compex
The global leader in electrostimulation

Over the past 20 years, Compex Muscle Stimulators has been the leader in Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) through extensive research and innovation. Compex is FDA-cleared and is the NMES device of choice for professional athletes, sports teams and coaches worldwide.
Compex enables you to achieve maximum muscle performance and helps you recover quicker after a strenuous workout or competition. When combined with your existing training program, Compex will help you attain peak performance with virtually no cardiovascular or mental fatigue.

To learn more about Compex products and company initiatives, please visit www.shopcompex.com or call 1-877-Compex8 (877-266-7398). Also follow Compex on Facebook and Twitter.

Compex Brand History
Developed by medical professionals

Compex was founded in the 1980s, in the midst of the electronic revolution. This era, which saw the birth of miniaturization and microprocessors, was also witness to the design and production of medical equipment for health professionals spanning a wide range of fields. The benefits offered by technological advances were no longer limited to mainstream medicine and research. Since its founding over 20 years ago, Compex has relentlessly pursued new avenues in the field of electrotherapy, with one major concern in mind: patient comfort.

By successfully merging comfort, efficiency, and practicality, Compex has forged a solid niche for electrical stimulation for both medical and training purposes. Each improvement that has taken place over the years has been devised and developed for and with the help of health professionals. The majority of the innovative features that distinguish our products today are thanks to this joint effort, an effort that will undoubtedly be the source of many more improvements to come!

Why Compex?

With roots in the medical field, Compex technology is a true science.

Compex muscle stimulators have a foundation in medical technology, which makes them superior to other muscle stimulating devices. Compex is the worldwide leader in electrotherapy –and provides athletes with the ability to enhance training and improve sporting performance. Through detailed medical research Compex developed a safe, FDA-cleared, clinically proven product that is based on a true science and, therefore, ensures consistent results with every use.

The key point of differentiation between Compex and other electrostimulation devices is current control. Compex stimulators are equipped with a constant current generator, which eliminates any risk of burning and allows the device to be used safely in proximity to osteosynthesis equipment or any other metal implants.
Backed by solid clinical research and data that proves their effectiveness, Compex is the only muscle stimulator cleared by the FDA for sale in the United States without a prescription.

TEAM COMPEX

Team Compex is comprised of 50 top age group athletes who primarily compete in the sports of triathlon, running and cycling. They possess a strong passion for their sport and are dedicated to not only representing Compex through their athletic achievements, but also act as brand ambassadors in their local communities.

Meet the Team!

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