GETTING STARTED WITH YOUR DIPULSE SMARTWEAR
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1. DOWNLOAD THE APP ON YOUR SMARTPHONE
STEP 1
Download the diPulse app from the App Store or Google Play store onto your device.
STEP 2
Open the diPulse app.
STEP 3
Accept the Terms and Conditions.
STEP 4
Accept the Privacy Policy.
STEP 5
You can now choose to connect the app with Apple Health or Google Fit, enabling your fitness and health data to be stored and tracked in one place.
STEP 6
Add personal data (gender, date of birth and weight). This enables the diPulse app to calculate calories burnt during your workout.
STEP 7
Download the diPulse programs, which will enable you to access all diPulse programs offline.
STEP 8
Before using your STIMMODULES for the first time you need to update them - make sure they are on and close to your smartphone during this process. IMPORTANT don’t exit the diPulse app at any point while the modules are updating.
STEP 9
Allow diPulse to use Bluetooth - this must be enabled to allow your SMARTSTIM modules to connect with the diPulse app.
2. UNBOXING
STEP 1
After unzipping your diPulse product, you will find the protective travel pocket which houses the SMARTSTIM modules, Heart Rate sensor and SMARTSTIM module adaptor.
STEP 2
Your SMARTSTIM module can be activated by pressing the round button with the diPulse logo. The blue light will indicate it is active.
STEP 3
Please familiarize yourself with your garments making sure you understand how to adjust your SMARTBELT and SMARTSTRAPS using the adjustable velcro attachments.
3. UPDATING YOUR SMARTSTIM MODULES AND CONNECTING YOUR SMARTHEART
UPDATING YOUR SMARTSIM MODULES
STEP 1
When the diPulse app prompts you to update your SMARTSTIM module firmware go to settings in your diPulse app and select 'Update firmware'.
STEP 2
Make sure your SMARTSTIM modules are on and the light is showing then select the device to be updated or select 'Update all' for every device shown. The diPulse app will tell you how much time this will take. Your SMARTSTIM module lights will flash while they are updating.
STEP 3
It is important NOT to leave the diPulse app while your devices are updating as this will stop the update. Once the SMARTSTIM modules are updated, select OK on the app and return to the programs.
CONNECTING YOUR SMARTHEART
To activate use your SMARTHEART device, select Heart Rate Monitor from the diPulse categories, and switch on your SMARTHEART device by attaching the SMARTHEART to the SMARTSHIRT or by holding two fingers over the magnetic connectors on the back of the SMARTHEART until the light flashes at the top.
4. CONNECTING YOUR DIPULSE SMARTWEAR TO YOUR BODY WITH WATER
STEP 1
Your diPulse kits includes a small water spray for ease of application.
STEP 2
To ensure good skin and electrode contact, apply water liberally to the surface of the electrode and/or the skin underlying the electrode.
STEP 3
You can also use conductive water-based gel to provide electrode/skin contact.
STEP 4
See our blogpost for more information about muscle stimulation:
5. SELECTING PROGRAMS TO STIMULATE YOUR MUSCLES
We always advise those new to diPulse, begin their first stimulated workout with the CMT program. This program is specifically designed to allow you to ease into Combined Muscle Training (CMT) safely without experiencing side effects such as Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS). Please ensure you keep the stimulation intensity at a comfortable level until you feel your muscles are ready to progress.
STEP 1
Choose the category from the diPulse app.
STEP 2
Scroll through and select the program you want to use.
STEP 3
Select the diPulse garment you will be using.
STEP 4
Select the body part you want to stimulate.
STEP 5
Attach the SMARTSTIM module to the garment and turn the module on.
ADDING MORE SMARTSTIM MODULES
STEP 1
Select ‘Add more’ if you want to add more modules.
STEP 2
Repeat the selection process for the next module.
STEP 3
Once all the SMARTSTIM modules are connected, you can start the session.
STEP 4
You can choose to increase the intensity of all modules simultaneously or increase the intensity for isolated modules.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR DIPULSE PROGRAMS
STEP 1
Some programs are single phase meaning the program is constant and doesn’t change phase.
STEP 2
Other programs are multiphase and the first part of the session is the ‘Warm Up’ which we recommend you do prior to training. If your muscles are already warmed up, you can skip this part.
STEP 3
You are now in the ‘Workout’ phase. Work with the muscle stimulation during this phase until the rest phase of the program, where you should stop muscle contractions.
STEP 4
At the end of the ‘Workout’ phase you will transfer to ‘Cool Down’ where you should reduce and slow down your session.
STEP 5
At the end of the session you can view your workout summary.
STEP 6
The diPulse app can be used in conjunction with the Apple/Android Watch.
6. MANUAL MODE
You can also increase and reduce the intensity of your stimulation by pressing the + and – buttons on your SMARTSTIM module directly. Pressing the diPulse logo (ON) button on your SMARTSTIM also allows you to select up to 6 programs on you device:
1) Default program when the module starts is Power warm-up
2) Press the logo button once for Resistance
3) Press the logo twice for Strength
4) Press the logo button a third time for Active cool-down
5) Press logo a fourth time for Muscle relaxation
6) The fifth press for Support muscle volume
7. SMARTKIT & DIPULSE GEL PADS
STEP 1
Remove the adhesive gel pads from their backing.
STEP 2
Position them firmly on the area you want to stimulate making sure they are at both ends of the muscle belly.
STEP 3
Attach the SMARTSTIM module to the diPulse adapter and plug in the connection cable.
STEP 4
Attach the connection cables to each gel electrode and switch the SMARTSTIM module on.