Beauty Works AB GYM AB-101 User manual
Ab Gym Belt
By The Beauty Works Ltd
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
(AB-101)
ABOUT THE BEAUTY WORKS LIMITED
At the Beauty Works, we understand the importance of ‘taking care of yourself’ and impro ing
self confidence by impro ing the way we look and feel. Most of us ha e days when we’re not
feeling or looking our best, and for many of us our jobs, family and hectic lifestyle pre ent us
from sticking to our diets, exercise routines and other regimes which impro e our general well
being.
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INTRODUCTION
The Ab Gym belt ha e been specifically designed to tone and firm your muscles by electronically
stimulating them to contract, while you simply lie back and relax. These muscle toners can be
used to help in the reco ery of muscles injured while playing sport, to relie e muscle tension and
to tighten and firm specific muscle areas.
Muscle toning, or faradic treatments, ha e been extremely successful and ery popular through-
out beauty salons and sports injury clinics for a number of years. ‘Faradism’ is the common name
gi en to this treatment due to the type of current used, which causes the muscles to in oluntarily
contract. The interruption of the current then relaxes the muscle, and pre ents muscle fatigue.
The contraction and relaxation of the muscles increases the blood and lymph circulation which
feeds and nourishes the cells and aids the remo al of waste products from the tissues.
THE BENEFITS OF USING THE AB GYM BELT
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Impro es tone and condition, tightening and firming specific muscle groups.
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They effortlessly lift slack muscles, gi ing you a leaner, firmer appearance while you lie back
and relax.
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Can help in the reco ery of muscles injured while playing sport.
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Postnatal treatment, to help tighten and firm slack and stretched abdominal muscles after
childbirth (following postnatal check up).
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When used in conjunction with a good diet and regular exercise, will help impro e figure
shape.
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Will, on a ery gentle setting, release muscle tension and help relax tired and aching mus-
cles.
OPERATION:
This appliance is designed for use with 2 x AAA battery. If the power begins to drop from the
same le el as before or stops working then it will be necessary to replace the batteries.
IMPORTANT:
PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE WHITE CIRCLE STICKERS FROM BACK OF BELT, THESE WILL EVENTUALLY
FALL OFF, WHEN THIS HAPPENS PLEASE CONTINUE TO USE THE BELT AS STATED.
CONTROLS
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ON/HI BUTTON - Increases the intensity
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OFF/LO BUTTON - Decreases the intensity
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MODE BUTTON - To change 6 programs
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RESET BUTTON
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BATTERY COMPARTMENT Slide down (2x AAA batteries required – not supplied)
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JACK SOCKET
DESCRIPTION OF THE CONTROL UNIT
A - F 10 LEVELS
BATTERY COMPARTMENT
To open slide down
(2 x AAA batteries required)
OFF/LO BUTTON
Decreases the intensity
ON/HI BUTTON
Increases the intensity
RESET BUTTON
MODE BUTTON
To change 6 programs
OPERATION
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Open the battery door by sliding it gently downward
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Insert 2pcs “AAA” Batteries 1.5 size into the battery compartment. Close the battery door
(batteries not included)
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Turn the Neoprene centre piece on its face and place a generous dab of conducti e
medium, such as water or water based gel, onto the black coloured areas of the
Neoprene belt
PLEASE REFRAIN FROM REMOVING THE WHITE CIRCULAR LABELS FROM THE BELT AS THIS
CAN DAMAGE THE BELT.
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Make sure the unit is switched OFF = no LCD light. If you ha e switched on the unit acci-
dentally, then switch it off by pushing the OFF/LO switch so that the LCD light goes out
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Place the Ab Gym Belt around your stomach or the other area you want to exercise and
close the belt to a comfortable fit with the Velcro belt (not too tight)
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We recommend to start with the upper Abs, placing the belt abo e your belly button
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Press the ON/HI button once to switch on the unit. Letter "A" will be shown in the LCD.
Press ON/HI again to start with mode A directly or press "MODE" button repeatedly to
choose between modes (A-F) and then press ON/HI again to start the selected mode.
Choose the mode as desired from the set below :-
Program Description
A Very fast, 5 pulses / second
B Fast exercises, 1 pulse / second, also tapping massage
C General exercise, deep massage
D Full exercise routine with slow and fast elements
E Pro exercise routine, mixed mode with many fast elements
F constant low frequency
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Push the ON/HI button se eral times to carefully increase the intensity (maximum of 10).
You will notice a tingling sensation prior to the muscle contracting. Once the muscle is
contracting it will be pleasant and relaxing. Adjust the intensity according to your comfort
le el. You should feel a strong but comfortable contraction of the muscles. The intensity
has 10 steps. With e ery push of the ON/HI button you can increase the intensity by one
step, with e ery push of the button OFF/LO you decrease the intensity by one step
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To switch the unit off, press the OFF/LO button se eral times, until the LCD light goes off
TREATMENT
As you become accustomed to your machine, adjust the controls to pro ide maximum comfort
and efficiency. Turn the output controls on, then gradually ad ance them until you feel an in-
termittent tingling sensation (these settings will ary with different people and different muscle
groups). Slowly ad ance the output control settings a little at a time until you feel a rhythmic
muscle mo ement. At approximately 5 minute inter als, you can slightly increase the settings,
thus increasing the strength of the impulse to maintain a strong but comfortable contraction.
These settings will ary from person to person and you do not need to go beyond the setting
that is comfortable for you. You should feel a regular contracting and relaxing of the muscles
being exercised. Do not be alarmed by the sensation of the in oluntary contractions. Most
people find this mo ement strange at first but you will soon become used to it.
A correct contraction occurs when the initial tingling sensation lessens and a good mo ement
of the muscle is seen and felt. If a proper contraction is not experienced then the placement is
incorrect. You will need to turn off the unit and mo e the belt into a different position. Then,
making sure the skin underneath is free from oil, reposition the pads slightly, then gradually
turn up the controls (also ensuring that the skin/pads are wet or ha e the water based gel still
on).
If at any time during your treatment, you need to adjust or re-position the Ab Gym Belt, always
turn the machine off first, and set all the controls to OFF/O. After se eral weeks of daily use,
the muscles treated will ha e toned up. Continued regular use of the Ab Gym Belt for once or
twice a week will maintain their condition.
At the end of each treatment, turn all the controls to the position OFF/O.
N.B. Always ensure that the skin is absolutely clean before treatment.
Never immerse the unit (or ny of its p rts) in w ter.
GENERAL CAUTION
A careful study of the following important safety precautions is strongly recommended:-
1. DO NOT IMMERSE IN WATER
2. Use the appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual.
3. Do not continue to use this appliance if it is not working properly, or has been
dropped, or if it has been dropped in water.
4. This product must only be used as intended in accordance with the enclosed operat-
ing instructions
5. Be aware of the contraindications as outline below.
6. Electrical appliances must always be stored in a secure place, out of reach of children.
7. This product has NOT been designed for use by children.
IMPORTANT - CONTRAINDICATIONS
Do not use the Ab Gym Belt if you ha e any of the following conditions:
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Pregnancy
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Allergy
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Pacemaker/Heart Disorder
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Skin Disease or Disorders
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Diabetes
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Infections
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Epilepsy
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Sunburn
Also:
Do not use on the face and neck. * Do not use on any sensiti e parts of the body. * Do not
use on scars, moles, aricose eins or open wounds.
If you are fitted with an I.U.D (coil) you may experience a tingling sensation, if you do so,
please stop the treatment and inform your GP. This is standard procedure with electrical
equipment of this nature, and there is no need to worry at all.
CLEANING AND CARE
1. The appliance must be unplugged before cleaning.
2. To clean the pads use a damp cloth - DO NOT IMMERSE THE UNIT OR BELT IN WATER.
3. Clean the body with a damp cloth.
4. Do not use any harsh detergents, abrasi es, sol ents or cleaners. Ne er immerse in wa-
ter to clean.
5. Dry thoroughly before use.
YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
Q. Wh t is p ssive exercise nd how does it work?
A. Your muscles are mo ed by signals sent from your brain ia ner es to your muscles, which then con-
tract and mo e the body part you wish to exercise. A passi e exercise machine does the work for you
by sending a signal straight to your muscles, making them contract in oluntarily. Just imagine - while
you relax, read, watch the tele ision (or e en doze) you can achie e the same isual effects as a
strenuous work-out. You may e en experience some next-day soreness. Passi e exercise is not new.
For more than 30 years it has been used in both the medical and beauty fields to tone muscles.
Q. Why m I so out of sh pe?
A. You ha e 639 skeletal muscles, representing approximately 40% of your body weight. During your
early years you exercised naturally: as a child you ran and played, in school you had sports and P.E.
When you left school you probably said ‘goodbye’ to those beautifully toned muscles! Gradually
those firm strong muscles become soft and slack. They shrink, lose their strength and cease to hold
the surrounding fat and skin in place. Sagging, bulging and dimpling (sometimes called cellulite) are
the unattracti e results. As you start to lose your firm youthful contours you may need to buy clothes
two or three sizes larger - e en though your weight may ha e remained constant. Add to this fact
that from the age of thirty-fi e, male or female, you lose ½ Ib of muscles tissue e ery year and gain 1
½ Ib of fat and you can understand how ‘sleek and firm’ becomes ‘out of shape, soft and flabby’.
Q. Will dieting help?
A. As your physical acti ity decreases and your metabolic rate slows down with age, you may find your-
self gaining weight and losing your youthful cur es beneath an e er growing layer of fat. With crash
dieting, 30% of weight loss can be muscle loss. But when you regain the lost weight, you put back
only the fat, thereby losing it on two counts - not only is muscle a part of looking good, but muscle
burns calories e en while you sleep. Fat does not. Use minimal dieting. Don’t eat below a 1000 calo-
ries per day and push up your metabolic rate with aerobics exercise (i.e. exercise that increases your
heart rate) at least three times a week for at least 20 minutes each time. Ideal exercises are brisk
walking, jogging, cycling, etc. Your diet should consist of small amounts of lean protein with complex
carbohydrates (i.e. fruit, egetables, wholemeal bread. Keep saturated fats, sugar and salt to a mini-
mum).
Q. How long will it t ke me to get into sh pe?
A. It depends on many factors - your age, your present le el of fitness, how dedicated you are, it’s really
up to you. Howe er, you should start to see and feel results after two weeks of daily use.
Q. Will I be slimmer?
A. You will look slimmer because your newly toned muscles will hold you in like a corset.
Q. Wh t bout exercise?
A. There is probably no exercise program that works all your muscles, or works them hard enough to
gi e you the desired effect on your appearance. Regular aerobic exercise with correct eating will
look after your weight and cardio ascular fitness, but to be firm and shape your abdominal mus-
cles you need specific muscle exercise. Your Ab Gym Belt will firm and tone these. Most people
ha e times when their energy le el is low. Some women feel particularly drained during or before
a period. Or maybe pressures at work or at home lea e little or no time to exercise. Don’t miss
out. When you ha e time to relax, treat yourself to an Ab Gym Belt session.
Q. How c n Ab Gym Belt help fter childbirth?
A. Do not use the Ab Gym Belt while you are pregnant. But after the birth of your baby Lean you can
use the Ab Gym Belt to tighten your stomach muscles. You want to get your figure back as soon as
you can but baby care is such exhausting and time consuming work that most new mothers can-
not find the time, or the energy, to exercise those stressed and stretched muscles back into
shape. Don’t despair, when you ha e time to sit down, put some pads onto your upper and lower
abdominal (tummy muscles) and with gentle contractions let the Ab Gym Belt exercise you back
into shape. And when you ha e regained your figure, continue with regular treatments to main-
tain your shape.
Q. How often should I use the Ab Gym Belt?
A. E eryday for super quick results then, when you are in shape, 3 or 4 times a week for maintenance.
Q. Is it s fe for ll ges to use?
A. Yes, any age group can use it safely, but it is not recommended for anyone not in their teens without
doctor’s ad ice and parental control.
Q. I h ve been using my Ab Gym Belt nd did not re lise th t I w s three months pregn nt.
A. Although we do not recommend pregnant women to use the Ab Gym Belt, consult your doctor as he
will determine if this is possible.
Q. C n I use the Ab Gym Belt over stretch m rks, sc rs, v ricose veins?
A. Only on stretch marks, not on scars or aricose eins.
Q. At wh t time of the d y should I use the Ab Gym Belt?
A. Anytime con enient to yourself.
Q. C n women use the Ab Gym Belt during their periods nd ovul tion?
A. Yes, this will not affect the body in any way.
Q. Is the Ab Gym Belt s fe to use on people with serious illnesses or v rious nervous disorders?
A. No, definitely not.
DISPOSAL AND THE ENVIRONMENT
If your electrical appliance requires replacement or is of no further use, please think of protecting the
en ironment. Contact your local authority for ad ice, as many ha e facilities for en ironmentally safe
disposal.
CERTIFICATION
This appliance conforms with the EU directi es for radio interference suppression and electrical safety.
RATINGVoltage:
Input 3V
GUARANTEE
This product has been manufactured under the strictest of quality control procedures, and using the
highest quality of materials to ensure excellent performance and reliability. Pro ided the appliance is
properly used and maintained it should gi e long lasting performance.
This appliance comes with a full 12 months manufacturers guarantee that should the appliance stop
working within that period then the manufacturer will repair or replace that item – pro ided that the
defect is not found to be a consequence of the product ha ing been misused, i.e. connected to an incor-
rect oltage, or used contrary to the instructions, or subject to accidental damage, neglect or inexpert
repair. The guarantee does not co er accidental damage such as if the appliance is dropped and then
stops working.
If the appliance is opened for whate er reason then the guarantee will not be alid.
Your statutory rights are not affected
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MANUFACTURED IN CHINA FOR:-
The Beauty Works Limited
8 Twisleton Court, Priory Hill, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2EN
Tel: 01322 227345
Email: sales@thebeauty-works.co.uk
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