Antelope ANTELOPE.SUIT User manual

ANTELOPE.SUIT
USER MANUAL

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction ..................................................... 3
2. Contact Customer Care ................................... 3
3. Intended Use .................................................... 4
4. Intended purpose............................................. 4
5. Indications ....................................................... 4
6. Contraindications ............................................ 4
7. Technology........................................................ 4
8. Scope of Supply ................................................ 5
8.1 ANTELOPE.SUIT...............................................5
8.2 ANTELOPE.8C-BOOSTER ................................5
8.3 Charging Cable ................................................ 5
9. Instructions for Use......................................... 6
9.1 Putting on the ANTELOPE.SHIRT................... 6
9.2 Putting on the ANTELOPE.SHORTS...............6
9.3 Connecting SUIT and BOOSTER .................... 6
10. The Training Programs .................................. 8
10.1 Endurance......................................................8
10.2 Strength .........................................................8
10.3 Recovery/Massage........................................ 8
11. Use of the ANTELOPE.BOOSTER.................... 9
11.1 Switch on/o ................................................. 9
11.2 Battery status ................................................ 9
11.3 Bluetooth Connection .................................. 9
11.4 General Functions ........................................ 9
11.5 Charging the BOOSTER ................................ 9
12. FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions............. 10
13. Safety Instructions ........................................ 11
14. Care and Maintenance .................................... 11
15. Disposal........................................................... 11
16. Guarantee ....................................................... 12
17. Packaging........................................................ 12
18. Technical Specications................................ 12
19. Contact............................................................ 13

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1. INTRODUCTION
Congratulations for your purchase of the
ANTELOPE.SUIT. Now you are an ocial member of
the ANTELOPE.CLUB. Before you can start with your
training, please read this manual carefully. The AN-
TELOPE.SUIT works with electrical muscle stimulation
(EMS). This highly ecient and eective technology
must be used responsibly.
IMPORTANT: Please always refer to this user manual
in order to avoid malfunctions and injurie
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The ANTELOPE system consists of:
ANTELOPE.SUIT
Two textiles with integrated electrodes that connect
with the BOOSTER via internal/external cable.
ANTELOPE.8C-BOOSTER
BOOSTER provides the electrodes with the required
power. The eight channels (8C) enable you to control
eight pairs of electrodes at the same time.
ANTELOPE.APP
Smartphone application that connects with the
BOOSTER via Bluetooth.
2. CONTACT
CUSTOMER CARE
In case you have any more questions or problems
regarding setting your device up after reading this
manual, please contact our Customer Care:
Email: [email protected]
Internet: antelope.club
Phone: [phone]
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3. INTENDED USE
The ANTELOPE.SUIT is an Over-The-Counter device
intended to stimulate healthy muscles in order to im-
prove or facilitate muscle performance. This product
should be used by adults only.
The ANTELOPE.SUIT is not intended for adjunctive
therapy in the treatment of medical diseases and con-
ditions of any kind. None of the ANTELOPE.SUIT stim-
ulation programs are designed for injured or disease
aicted muscles. Its use on such muscles is contraindi-
cated. The stimulation imposed on the muscles by the
ANTELOPE.SUIT programs is denitely not suitable for
rehabilitation and physiotherapy.
The Antelope.Suit may therefore be considered a tech-
nique of muscle training and should only be used for
this purpose.
4. INTENDED PURPOSE
The ANTELOPE series stimulates the healthy muscles to
improve performance of human body or general well be-
ing. It is intended to be used by healthy adults.
5. INDICATIONS
The ANTELOPE.SUIT is intended to stimulate healthy
muscles in order to improve or facilitate muscle perfor-
mance. It is to be used by adults only.
Depending on the parameters of the electrical impuls-
es (pulse frequency, duration of contraction, duration
of rest, total session duration), dierent types of muscle
work can be imposed on the stimulated muscles.
Only use the ANTELOPE.SUIT when fully regenerated.
Follow our workout instructions and also work out with-
out the ANTELOPE.SUIT regularly (at least every fth ses-
sion).
6. CONTRAINDICATIONS
Powered muscle stimulators should not be used on pa-
tients with cardiac demand pacemakers.
1. The long-term eects of chronic electrical stimu-
lation are unknown.
2. Stimulation should not be applied over the neck
or mouth. Severe spasm of the laryngeal and
pharyngeal muscles may occur and the contrac-
tions may be strong enough to close the airway
or cause diculty in breathing.
3. Stimulation should not be applied across the
chest in that the introduction of electrical current
into the heart may cause cardiac arrhythmias.
4. Stimulation should not be applied to the head.
5. Stimulation should not be applied over swollen,
infected, or inamed areas or on skin eruptions
6. Stimulation should not be applied over, or in
proximity to, cancerous lesions.
PRECAUTIONS:
1. Safety of powered muscle stimulators for use
during pregnancy has not been established.
2. Caution should be used for users with suspected
or diagnosed heart problems.
3. Caution should be used for users with suspected
or diagnosed epilepsy.
4. Caution should be used in the presence of the fol-
lowing:
a. When there is a tendency to bleed because of
injury;
b. Following recent surgical procedures when
muscle contraction may disrupt the healing
process;
c. Over the menstruating or pregnant uterus; and
d. Over areas of the skin which lack normal sen-
sation.
5. Some patients may experience skin irritation or
hypersensitivity due to the electrical stimulation
or the electrodes.
6. Electrode placement and stimulation settings
should be followed in accordance with this man-
ual
7. Powered muscle stimulators should be kept out
of the reach of children.
8. Powered muscle stimulators should be used only
with the leads and electrodes recommended for
use by the manufacturer.
9. Portable powered muscle stimulators should not
be used while driving, operating machinery, or
during any activity in which involuntary muscle
contractions may put the user at undue risk of
injury.
ADVERSE REACTIONS
Skin irritation and burns beneath the electrodes have
been reported with the use of powered muscle stimu-
lators.
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Before using the ANTELOPE.SUIT please consult a phy-
sician to make sure you are in good health and t. The
following points should be taken into account. If one
or even more of these apply to you, you must NOT use
the ANTELOPE.SUIT for safety reasons:
• You have a cardiac pacemaker or other electrical
implant(s)
• You are pregnant
• You have a severe neurological, cardiovascular or
tumour diseases
• You have a serious disease (i.e. fever, infections,
inammations)
• You have muscle ache / soreness
• You have muscle spasms
Do not use the ANTELOPE.SUIT on injured skin or to
stimulate the muscles of an aicted limb or joint.
A possible side-eect of unfamiliar and intensive train-
ing is damage to the muscle tissue. This comes with the
partial loss of strength, delayed muscle soreness and a
signicant increase of muscle protein levels (e.g. cre-
atine kinase levels) found in the blood. Especially after
the rst intense training sessions with the ANTELOPE.
SUIT there is a heightened risk of muscular damage.
These problems shall not occur if you closely follow our
workout instructions.
The following points may indicate serious damage to
the muscle tissue (rhabdomyolysis). If you nd your-
self displaying one of these symptoms please contact
a physician:
• Brown urine
• Myalgia (severe muscular pain)
• Extreme swelling of the muscle
7. TECHNOLOGY
The ANTELOPE.SUIT is the evolution of the already
proven EMS technology. The natural muscle contrac-
tion is supported by electrical impulses with this train-
ing method. Muscle contractions are triggered by an
external electric stimulus transmitted via the elec-
trodes which are integrated into the ANTELOPE.SUIT.
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8. SCOPE OF SUPPLY
8.1 ANTELOPE.SUIT
The fabric of the ANTELOPE.SUIT consists of 54% poly-
amide, 36% polypropylene and 10% elastane. Each
SUIT includes sixteen silicone electrodes integrated
into the compression fabric. The textile aligns ideally
to the body shape thanks to the elasticity of the fabric.
Furthermore, due to the compressive eect it can be
ensured that the electrodes will stay in the right posi-
tion, providing functional and comfortable stimulation.
A baseplate with magnetic buttons connects the textile
with the ANTELOPE.8C-BOOSTER. ANTELOPE.SUITs are
only intended for training your shoulder, upper arm,
chest, abs, back, buttocks, upper front and back leg
muscles.
8.2 ANTELOPE.8C-BOOSTER
The ANTELOPE.8C-BOOSTER is the energy source of
the system and connects with the ANTELOPE.SUIT via
an baseplate on the side of the shirt. It triggers the elec-
trical impulses which enhance the natural muscle con-
traction. To control the whole system in a convenient
way, the BOOSTER is connected to the ANTELOPE.APP
via Bluetooth. With this APP you can choose a suitable
stimulation program before you start your workout
and regulate each channel independently. The impulse
intensity of all channels can also be controlled with the
BOOSTER. This device can control up to eight muscle
groups at the same time.
8.3 Charging Cable
The BOOSTER can be charged easily with a micro USB
cable when it is plugged into a computer or laptop or
with an adapter into an outlet.
Please ensure that the outlet or any other power
source is not stronger than one ampere before using
a charger with it.
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9. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
The ANTELOPE.SUIT is equipped with electrodes
placed on your shoulders, upper arms, chest, abs,
back, buttocks, upper front and back legs. Especially
runners and athletes that train their tness with their
own bodyweight are able to increase their core perfor-
mance during training. Strength athletes, too, greatly
rely on their core stability to eciently perform exer-
cises with proper form.
The system is controlled by the ANTELOPE.APP through
a smartphone or tablet. Please ensure that you have
downloaded the APP before you start your training.
9.1 Putting on the ANTELOPE.SHIRT
1. Open the three zippers of the SHIRT - one on
each side and one in the middle.
2. Put on the SHIRT and make sure that the elec-
trodes lie at on your skin without folds or
wrinkles.
3. Close the zippers.
NOTE: The electrodes must be placed directly onto the
skin. Excessive hair growth or extremely dry skin can
aect the stimulation. Ensure that the electrodes are
placed directly on the targeted muscle.
9.2 Putting on the ANTELOPE.SHORTS
1. Put on the SHORTS and make sure that the
electrodes lie at on your skin without folds or
wrinkles.
NOTE: The electrodes must be placed directly onto the
skin. Excessive hair growth or extremely dry skin can
aect the stimulation. Ensure that the electrodes are
placed directly on the targeted muscle.
9.3 Connecting SUIT and BOOSTER
1. On the back of the BOOSTER there is a grid of
buttons. Hanging from your shorts there is a
connector with buttons. To connect the two,
place the shorts connector on the lower-most
buttons of the BOOSTER.
2. On the side of your shirt there is another grid
of buttons – this is the baseplate. To connect
your shirt to the BOOSTER, place the Booster
on the baseplate.
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10. THE TRAINING PROGRAMS
10.1 Endurance
5km, 10km or even a marathon – no matter what your
goals are, this training program will help you improve
your endurance. The scientically optimized stimula-
tion parameters are set up to ensure that your move-
ments won’t be too strongly inuenced by the stimula-
tion. This allows you to continue your workout without
compromising movement quality, enabling optimal
adaptation.
How to use this program:
• Exercises: Endurance training, primarily through
walking/jogging/running
• Suggested training time: 10 minutes for the rst 3
training sessions. After that, you can increase the
training time each time you workout by 10 min-
utes until you reach a total of 60 minutes.
• Cool Down: relaxed jogging or walking without
any stimulation (5-10 minutes), where appropri-
ate followed by stretching.
• After using the Endurance program: Use the Re-
covery/Massage Program
• Suggested number of training sessions per week:
depending on the intensity and duration, up to 4
training sessions are possible (as a general rule,
every fth workout should be conducted without
electrical stimulation)
Parameters:
• Frequency: 40 Hz
• Impulse Width: 400 µs
• Impulse Type: constant impulse
• Strength of stimulation feels like: approx. 6/10
10.2 Strength
You want to get stronger? You’ve found the right pro-
gram. The parameters in this program have been ecif-
ically developed to increase strength. The stimulation
is optimized to support you during a home workout
using your own bodyweight.
How to use this program:
• Exercises: Bodyweight exercises, one or two repe-
titions during each impulse (Examples: Push ups,
squats, planks, dips, etc.)
Suggested training time: 10 minutes for the rst 3
training sessions. After that, you can increase the
training time each time you work out by 5 minutes
until you reach a total of 20 minutes. This training
should NOT be used for longer than 20 minutes.
• Cool Down: relaxed jogging or walking without any
stimulation (5-10 minutes), followed by stretching.
• After using the Strength program: Use the Recov-
ery/Massage Program
• Suggested number of training sessions per week:
1-2, max 3
Parameters:
• Frequency 60-100 Hz, dependent on muscle
group
• Impulse Width: 350 µs
• Impulse Type: interval impulses
• Strength of stimulation feels like: approx. 9/10
NOTE: Strength training with the ANTELOPE.SUIT is
more intense than your normal workout. It is therefore
important that you only begin this training when you are
not already worn out from another training session.
10.3 Recovery/Massage
After a strenuous workout or a long day, what’s more
relaxing than a massage? With this program you won’t
have to depend on someone else to loosen up your
tight muscles. Depending on the intensity you set,
the targeted electrical impulses simulate a regener-
ation-promoting sports massage or a soothing relax-
ation massage.
How to use this program:
• Exercises: You don’t need to move at all during
this program. Lean back, get comfortable and en-
joy the massage.
• Suggested training time: up to 30 minutes
• Suggested number of training sessions per week:
max once per day
Parameters:
• Frequency: 60 Hz
• Impulse Width: 200 µs
• Impulse Type: 2,5 seconds stimulation, 1 second
ramp up, no breaks
• Strength of stimulation feels like: approx. 3-6/10
DO NOT use this program at night while sleeping, since
sleep quality can be aected.
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11. USE OF THE ANTELOPE.BOOSTER
NOTE: Please fully charge the ANTELOPE.8C-BOOSTER
before initial use
11.1 Switch on/o
• On: Press and hold the [+]-button for three
seconds
• O: Press and hold the [-]-button for three
seconds
11.2 Battery status
• Whilst charging the BOOSTER will display a
ashing green LED.
• Once you disconnect the BOOSTER from the
charger, the LED will switch o.
• Once the remaining charge drops under 20%,
the BOOSTER will display a red LED.
11.3 Bluetooth Connection
• After switching on the BOOSTER and before
connecting to a Bluetooth device, the BOOSTER
will display a constant green LED.
• After connecting to the APP via Bluetooth, the
LED will change to a constant blue light.
• After being disconnected from a Bluetooth de-
vice for several minutes, the BOOSTER switches
o automatically within two minutes.
11.4 General Functions
The impulse intensity is adjustable by pressing the
[+/-]-button on the BOOSTER itself.
• By pressing [+] you increase the intensity of all
channels by one unit
• By pressing [-] you decrease the intensity of all
channels by one unit
11.5 Charging the BOOSTER
The 8C-BOOSTER is equipped with a rechargeable lith-
ium-ion battery. While it takes about approximately
one hour to fully charge the BOOSTER, it provides you
with enough energy to work out intensively for up to 6
sessions. You can charge the BOOSTER using the USB
cable via your PC, laptop or the wall socket using a USB
adapter.
NOTE: before charging the BOOSTER please ensure
that the outlet or any other power source is not stron-
ger than one ampere.
To avoid damage to your equipment please check the
following requirements before charging the BOOSTER:
• Your charging plug is compatible with your
country’s power socket.
• The nominal voltage in your electrical network
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12. FAQS: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why can I not feel any stimulation?
• Is the BOOSTER charged? It needs to charge for
at least two hours before being used.
• Is the BOOSTER connected to the SUIT? Make
sure that the magnetic heads are properly con-
nected to the buttons on the ANTELOPE.SUIT’s
baseplate.
• Are the electrodes placed correctly? Make sure
that you have put the product on according to
the instructions in Section 9.
The stimulation is uncomfortable. What can I do?
• Make sure that the black silicone electrodes on
the inside of the SUIT are placed correctly and
lie at on your skin. ATTENTION: If you need to
adjust the electrodes please switch the BOOST-
ER o rst.
• You can try adding some moisture (water)
to the electrodes or the skin underneath the
electrodes to increase the conductivity. ATTEN-
TION: Before adding water, please switch the
BOOSTER o rst!
• Check if the magnetic heads are connected to
the buttons placed on the SUIT’s baseplate.
Should I worry about skin redness and irritations?
• Minor redness after using the ANTELOPE.SUIT
or EMS in general is perfectly normal. It is main-
ly caused by increased blood circulation and
should disappear within a couple of minutes
after you take o the product.
• Another reason might be pressure marks
caused by the compression. This is nothing to
worry about. However, you should not wear
the SUIT for several hours.
• Severe irritation might derive from too high
stimulation intensity. The next time you use the
ANTELOPE.SUIT try to start at a lower level and
slowly increase the intensity.
• Extreme redness might be caused by an allergic
reaction to the material of the electrodes. If the
skin redness does not disappear for several
hours, please consult a physician, especially
before you use your ANTELOPE.SUIT the next
time.
I have a prickling sensation in my extremities. Is
that normal?
Yes, it is, although only few people have that feeling.
This is because the ANTELOPE.SUIT stimulates the larg-
er nerves, too, which control your muscles. There is no
problem with that as long as it does not feel uncom-
fortable.
Does the product cause sore muscles?
As with any intense muscular activity you can expect
to have sore muscles depending on the intensity and
complexity of your workout. Since EMS stimulates the
muscle more intensively, you might experience stron-
ger soreness after the rst sessions until you get used
to working out with EMS. To get used to working out
with the ANTELOPE.SUIT, please follow the instructions
given in this manual and within the information in the
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13. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Please follow the safety instructions. Doing otherwise
may cause damage to the device, expiry of your guar-
antee and injury.
• Store the ANTELOPE.SUIT out of the reach of
children in order to prevent them from swal-
lowing dangerous parts of the product
• You must not try to replace the battery pack
yourself. Opening the BOOSTER yourself may
cause damage and will lead to expiry of your
guarantee.
• Do not touch the electrodes with your ngers
while operating your device.
• Do not use the ANTELOPE.SUIT while driving,
operating machines or manual labour.
• Do not use the ANTELOPE.SUIT in wet condi-
tions such as heavy rain or snow, while bathing,
showering or swimming.
• Never put the BOOSTER or the cables into the
washing machine. The textile including the elec-
trodes is washable by hand.
• Your body needs to get used to the kind of
stress it is exposed to when using EMS.
• Start at low intensities and slowly increase the
power. Do not deviate from the instructions
given in this manual.
• While working out actively with the ANTELOPE.
SUIT always keep your muscles tense or keep
moving.
14. CARE AND MAINTENANCE
14.1 Battery Life
• Store your BOOSTER in a cool, dry place.
• In case you do not intend to use the BOOSTER
for a longer period of time, please make sure to
charge it at least every six months.
• You must not try to replace the battery pack
yourself. Opening the BOOSTER yourself may
cause damage and leads to expiry of your guar-
antee.
14.2 Washing instructions
The textile consists of 54% polyamide, 36% polypropyl-
ene and 10% elastane. It is hand-washable WITHOUT
the BOOSTER. To ensure maximum durability of the
textile please follow the instructions:
• The textile is washable per hand (max. 40°C /
104°F).
• To avoid causing damage to the electrodes use
of softener and bleach hinder moisture trans-
port.
• Do not tumble-dry. Hang damp garment from
line or bar, in or out doors.
Do not dry clean
Do not iron
15. DISPOSAL
Products with an ANTELOPE logo must not be disposed
of with your household waste. Please dispose in compli-
ance with statutory regulations. The equipment cannot
be discarded with household refuse. The equipment
must be delivered to a suitable collection point for dis-
posal. By doing so, you will be contributing to the safe-
guarding of natural resources and health.
Batteries must be disposed of in compliance with rele-
vant national regulatory requirements.
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16. GUARANTEE
We assure a 24 months’ guarantee on all our ANTE-
LOPE products according to statutory provisions. We
oer a six-month warranty on electrodes and ANTE-
LOPE.8C-BOOSTER.
Excluded from the warranty are loss, destruction
and damages caused by:
• Normal wear and tear, re, water damage,
theft, vermin or insect infestation.
• Misuse of the ANTELOPE.SUIT including physi-
cal misuse.
• Wrong storage
• Faulty use or non-observance of the instruc-
tions given in this manual.
• Faulty installation
• Wrong maintenance
• Any modications which are not approved by
Wearable Life Science GmbH
Please contact our Customer Care team in case you
have any questions regarding your guarantee.
17. PACKAGING
The following symbols are printed on the package or
the user manual (colour and size may vary):
By displaying the CE mark the manufacturer
conrms that the product complies with all
necessary requirements of the EU regulations. Confor-
mity assessment procedures have been completed.
Manufacturer Details
Date of Production
Serial Number
Store in a dry place
Critical information (as per the user manual)
18. TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
Parameter Description
Model ANTELOPE.8C-BOOSTER
Storage Conditions Temperature (0-35°C),
Humidity (20 – 85%)
Operating Conditions Temperature (0-40°C),
Humidity (20 – 65%)
Measurements 14,2cm x 8,5cm x 2,6cm
Weight 220g
Current max. 80mA
Frequency 1-2000 HZ (depending on the
program)
Impulse Width 50 µs - 500µs
The serial number of the BOOSTER can be found on
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19. CONTACT
Wearable Life Science GmbH
Dr. Kurt Schumacher Strasse 30
90402 Nuernberg– Germany
Email: [email protected]
Internet: www.antelope.club
Telephone: [phone]
HRB Nuernberg 30554
Ust DE2950005
3. Intended Use
The ANTELOPE.SUIT is an Over-The-Counter device
intended to stimulate healthy muscles in order to im-
prove or facilitate muscle performance. This product
should be used by adults only.
The ANTELOPE.SUIT is not intended for adjunctive
therapy in the treatment of medical diseases and con-
ditions of any kind. None of the ANTELOPE.SUIT stim-
ulation programs are designed for injured or disease
aicted muscles. Its use on such muscles is contraindi-
cated. The stimulation imposed on the muscles by the
ANTELOPE.SUIT programs is denitely not suitable for
rehabilitation and physiotherapy.
The ANTELOPE.SUIT may therefore be considered a
technique of muscle training and should only be used
for this purpose.