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USER MANUAL XG10 Pro DKN

This guarantee covers all manufacturing and material flaws on DKN. products purchased from an authorized DKN dealer for a period of two years from purchase.

If you wish to make a claim under the guarantee, DKN shall be entitled to repair or replace the defective unit or part at its discretion. The owner of the unit must pay for the transport costs and any dealer's workshop costs.

To make a claim under the guarantee, take your guarantee card to your dealer. The dealer will then take the necessary action. If this is not possible, contact your national DKN importer.

The following are not covered by the guarantee: normal wear and tear and the consequences of improper treatment or damage caused by the purchaser or third persons and faults which are due to other circumstances. Claims may not be made under the guarantee if modifications have been made to the original construction or equipment or if DKN original parts were not used to repair the unit. In no event the manufacturer shall be liable for incidental or consequential losses, damages or expenses in connection with exercise products.

This exerciser has been tested up to a max. body weight of 150kg / 330 lbs.
Follow the carefully the different steps of the assembly instructions.
Use only original parts as delivered.
Before starting the assembly, be sure to check if delivery is complete by using the included parts-list.
For assembly use only suitable tools and ask for assistance with assembly if necessary.
Place the exerciser on an even, non-slippery surface. Because of possible corrosion, the usage of any exerciser in moist areas is not recommended.
Check before the first training and every 1-2 months that all connecting elements are tight fitting and are in the correct condition.
Replace defective components immediately and/or keep the equipment out of use until repair.
For repairs, use only original spare parts.
In case of repair please ask your dealer for advice
Avoid the use of aggressive detergents when cleaning.
Ensure that training starts only after correct assembly and inspection.
For all adjustable parts be aware of the maximum positions to which they can be adjusted/tightened to.
This exerciser is designed for adults. Please ensure that children use the exerciser only under the supervision of an adult.
Ensure that those present are aware of possible hazards, e. g. movable parts during training.
Warning: incorrect/excessive training can cause health injuries.
Please follow the advice for correct training as detailed in training instructions.

Consult your physician before starting with any exercise programme. He can advise on the kind of training and which impact is suitable.

The owner's manual is only for customers' reference.
The supplier can not guarantee for mistakes occurring due to translation or change in technical specification of the product.

All data displayed are approximate guidance and cannot be used in any medical application.

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Operating Instructions Computer

1. TFT Screen: Posture, Program mode, Run time, level (frequency).
2. Start/ Stop: Start/stop the machine, reset the program.
3. Program mode (Preset modes) or manual mode.
4. Time ▲▼: manual time setting

Time range: 1minute 10minutes
- Preset: 1 minute 30 seconds
- Increment/ Decrement: 15 seconds

1. Frequency ▲▼: manual frequency setting

Frequency range: max 50Hz, min 20Hz
- Preset: 35Hz
Increment/Decrement: 5Hz

Operating instructions computer

• Switch on.
  Use / to select Program or Manual mode

Training in MANUAL mode

Exercise as the LCD screen shows
Use / to set exercise time and frequency level.
- Start exercising by pressing ST/STOP
Adjust frequency by using /

Training in PROGRAM mode

Use / to select program.

Exercise as the LCD screen shows

• Start exercising by pressing ST/STOP

DKN INTRODUCTION

The DKN is a revolutionary exercise machine that provides numerous health and fitness benefits through Whole Body Vibration (WBV). Compared to traditional exercise methods, vibration exercise is far more effective, efficient and fun!

A WBV machine creates vibrations that are transferred to the body through the base platform. The brain responds to the vibrations by activating muscle fibers through what is called an "automatic stretch reflex" that occurs in the muscles. Traditional training methods only reach 40 - 60% muscle fiber activation, whereas WBV achieves 100 percent muscle fiber activation! This deeper stimulation is especially effective for improving posture and balance.

BRAIN TRAINING

Yes, even the brain is trained through Whole Body Vibration. Actually, the brain is the main organ that is affected through this type of exercise approach. The brain's inherent adaptive response allows it to rapidly adjust to the vibrations induced by the DKN.

This workout causes numerous effects on brain and body health, including improved hormone and endocrine balance, deeper and sounder sleep, greater mental clarity and focus, and reduced mental, emotional and physical stress.

Consequently, you feel more fit, relaxed and alert!

Just 10 minutes on the DKN is equivalent to an entire 60-minute workout! You can effectively train your entire body because DKN training stimulates the entire body's muscular system at once and not just one muscle at a time.

Overall Benefits

DKN-Technology training enhances your fitness

• Burns body fat through increased metabolism
  Increases flexibility, coordination and mobility
  Enhances sports training effectiveness
  Increases muscle recovery after exercising
• Train every day for rapid metabolic enhancement

DKN-Technology training enhances your health

• Gentle low-impact training saves the joints
• Greatly improves muscle strength
  Promotes healthy neurometabolism
• Improves lymphatic drainage
  Increases bone density
• Stress reduction
• Dramatic body fat reduction

• Boosts metabolism

• Improves circulation to all body parts
  Increases oxygen distribution to the tissues
  Increases nutrient uptake and utilization by the body and brain
  Better flexibility

• Rapid recovery from other forms of training or sports
  Enhances balance
• Improves athletic sport performance
• Daily use promotes general body detoxification, including heavy metals

DKN-Technology training enhances your wellbeing

Enhances collagen and skin quality
- Reduces stress
- Invigorates the entire body
- Improves body/mind balancing, synchronization and harmony
Increases oxygenation to all tissues, especially the brain
- Improves mood
- Improves libido
- Improves sex

Training Instructions

If you have not been physically active for a long period of time and / or have potential health-related risks, you should consult your primary care physician before starting any exercise routine.

In order to maximize the desired results in your physical health and well-being from your new DKN, a few training tips are required prior to starting your training program:

Intensity

To achieve maximum results you must choose the right intensity. Start with maximum five minutes (300 seconds) on the first day and progressively increase the duration by five minutes per day until you can achieve 30 minutes of total exercise duration. Rest one minute between intervals. It should take about six days before reaching 30 minutes of DKN use prior to moving on to the next level of intensity. DKN training every other day is recommended.

Fat burning

Maximum fat burning occurs with Total Body function usage for 30 minutes up to two times per day. It should take at least two weeks of Total Body function use prior to reaching that level of intensity.

Training Plan

Warm-up

Always bend the knees slightly when using any WBV device. It takes stress off the upper thoracic and cervical regions of the body.

The DKN provides immediate and sufficient low-stress muscle and ligament stimulation. This occurs through subconscious, muscle stretch reflexes that provide the warm-up necessary to prevent muscular injury. However, light stretching can be performed before starting the training period as well as during the one-minute interval "rest" periods if desired.

Stretch or flexibility training is vital for a fit and healthy body. By training your body to become supple, you improve circulation and oxygenation to peripheral tissues like hair, skin, nails and muscles.

If you have not focused on stretch training before, start with gentle stretches and increase the length or time of the stretch as you become more flexible. When first starting, use 1/4- to 1/2 -inch thin rubber-soled shoes. Do not train on the unit barefooted.

Workout schedule (general guideline)

As recommended by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), we advise that you start training on your DKN platform following a gradual training program:

1 Progressively extend the duration of each exercise (from 30 sec. to 45/60 sec.)
2 Reduce the rest period between exercises (from 60 sec. to 30 sec. to zero)
3 Increase the number of sets for each exercise
4 Do the exercise first in the static mode and then in the dynamic mod by contracting your muscles
5 Add extra exercises once you have fully learned the initial programme
6 Increase the frequency: 2O Hz-25Hz-30Hz-35HZ-40Hz-45Hz-
7 Add unilateral (one-sided) movements (e.g: do exercises on just one leg, etc)

As general guidance please see below chart:

Target

Time

Recuperation

Frequency

Week

Cellulitis 2 Min 1 Min 20 HZ 1

6 Min 1 Min 25 HZ 2

10 Min 2 Min 30 HZ 3

15 Min 2 Min 30 HZ 4

Bodytoning 2 Min 1 Min 35 HZ 1

4 Min 1 Min 35HZ2

6 Min 1 Min 40 HZ 3

8 Min 2 Min 40 HZ 4

Muscular 2 Min 1 Min 45 HZ 1 growth

4 Min 1 Min 45HZ2

6 Min 1 Min 45HZ3

8 Min 1 Min 50HZ4

Fat burn 4 Min 2 Min 20 HZ 1

6 Min 2 Min 25 HZ 2

8 Min 2 Min 30 HZ 3

10 Min 2 Min 35 HZ 4

Cool down

Light stretching after use, for a couple of minutes if desired, is acceptable but not required when using the DKN.

Wishing you lots of fun and success with DKN

All data displayed are approximate guidance and cannot be used in any medical application.

For any questions please do contact your DKN dealer, or visit our website www.DKN-usa.com or ask for more information

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Contra indications:

It is always advisable to consult with your physician before starting any exercise program. Ongoing research in the field of Whole Body Vibration (WBV) indicates that many conditions can actually benefit from this form of therapy. However, if you suffer from any of the following contraindications it is imperative that you discuss Whole Body Vibration therapy with your physician before beginning any training program with DKN equipment.

Please do not use DKN or any WBV device at all if you have any of the following:

Absolute contraindications:

• Acute inflammations, infections and/ or fever
• Acute arthropathy or arthrosis
  Acute Migraine
• Fresh (surgical) wounds
• Implants of the spine
• Acute or chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis or other thrombotic afflictions
• Acute disc related problems, Spondylosis, gliding
  Spondylolisthesis or fractures
• Severe Osteoporosis with BMD < 70mg/ml
• Spasticity (after stroke/ spinal cord lesion...)
• Tumors with metastases in the musculoskeletal system
• Vertigo or positional dizziness
• Acute Myocardial Infarction

Relative contraindications:

Pregnancy
Epilepsy
- Gallstones, Kidney stones, Bladder stones
- Articular Rheumatism and Arthrosis
Heart failure
Cardiac dysrhythmias
Cardiac disorders (Post MI)
- Metal or synthetic implants (e.g. pacemaker, artificial cardiac valves, recent stents, or brain implants)
- Chronic back pain (after fracture, disc disorders or spondylosis)
- Severe Diabetes Mellitus with peripheral vascular disease or neuropathy
- Tumors (excluding metastases in the musculoskeletal system)
Spondylolisthesis without gliding
- Movement disorder and Parkinsons
- Chondromalacia of the joints of the lower extremities, osteonecrosis and chondrosis
- Arterial circulation disorders
- Venous insufficiency with ulcus cruris
Lymphatic edema
Postoperative wounds
- Acute Rheumatoid Arthritis

Or if you have any concerns about your physical health!

All you need to know WHOLE BODY VIBRATION: How it works

The Plate produces a vibration through which energy is transferred from the platform to the body. By standing on the Plate, your body automatically adjusts to the vibrations. Remember that human bodies are made to absorb vertical vibrations due to gravity acceleration effect. This mechanical stimulus produces an involuntary stretch reflex which, depending on the selected frequency, results in muscles vigorously contracting 30 to 50 times per second. The mechanical stimulation generates acceleration forces working on the body. These forces cause the muscles to lengthen, and this signal is received by the muscle spindle, a small organ in the muscle. This spindle transmits the

signal through the central nervous system to the muscles involved. It is described as Involuntary. Neuromuscular stretch reflex

Basically the Whole Body Vibration platform recreates the muscle stretch reflex according to the following process:

1. Stimulus: a tap on tendon causes a muscle stretch reflex

2. Receptor: the receptors in muscles and joints note this shift in length

3. Spinal cord: they pass the information on to the spinal cord

4. Brains: The response to this sensory stimulus via the spinal column is a direct contraction of the stretched muscle. The brain is not directly involved in this process.

Immediate and short term effects of WBV

Because more muscle fibers (also known as motor units) are activated under the influence of vibration than in normal, conscious muscle contractions the muscles are incited more efficiently. The immediate effect of WBV is therefore that the muscles can be used quickly and efficiently, allowing them to produce more force. Another immediate effect of WBV is an improvement of blood circulation. The rapid contraction and relaxation of the muscles at 20 to 50 times per second basically works as a pump on the blood vessels and lymphatic vessels, increasing the speed of the blood flow through the body. Subjects often experience this as a tingling, prickling, warm sensation in the skin.

> Long term effects of WBV

In order to have any effect on the body in the long term it is vital that the body systems experience fatigue or some sort of light stress. As in other kinds of training, when the body is overloaded repeatedly and regularly, the principle of super compensation will occur. This principle is the cause of the body adapting to loading. In other words: performance will increase.

This effect has been proven several times in scientific research for both young and elderly subjects. Studies have shown that using WBV leads to a significant increase in strength. This is a clear indication that the vibrations actually do have added value when performing static exercises. Better results may even be achieved with WBV in the area of explosive power.

This graph shows the gain in maximal strength attained by professional and casual athletes after training 2/3 times a week for a period of 6 weeks on a Whole body vibration platform. Strength is considerably improved after the vibration training for the 6 exercises tested & the results are even higher for the professional.

Another important difference between conventional training methods and WBV is that there is only a minimum of loading. No additional weights are necessary, which ensures that there is very little loading to the passive structures such as bones, ligaments and joints. That is why WBV is extremely suited to people that are difficult to train due to old age, disease, disorders, weight or injury. On the other hand, it is also very suitable for professional athletes who want to stimulate and strengthen their muscles without overloading joints and the rest of the physical system.

Other than its influence on the muscles, WBV can also have a positive effect on bone mineral density. The vibrations cause compression and remodeling of the bone tissue Mechanostat, activating the osteoblasts (bone building cells), while reducing the activity of the osteoclasts (cells that break bone down). Repeated stimulation of this system, combined with the increased pull on the bones by the muscles, will increase bone mineral density over time. It is also likely that the improved circulation and the related bone perfusion due to a better supply of nutrients,

which are also more able to penetrate the bone tissue, are contributing factors.

A study carried on 70 women (aged 58-74) has demonstrated that training 3 times a week on the WBV platform for 24 weeks significantly improved bone density, meaning rejuvenating bones!

In preventing falls and the bone fractures that they often result in, enhancing bone mineral density is not the only important issue. Increased muscle power, postural control and balance are also considerable factors.

Studies involving elderly subjects have shown that all of these issues can be improved using whole body vibration.

Plasma concentration after 10 minutes of WBV

Both

Testosterone and Growth Hormone (HGH) are secreted to a greater extent. Those hormones stimulate protein synthesis and help build up muscle tissue. They also play a part in elevating the blood's oxygen transportation capacity. People will be able to train longer in a comfort zone!! The growth hormone has a direct effect on virtually all the cells in the body.

The major effects include: controlling the length to which bones grow and growth of softer tissues like muscles, stimulation of lipolysis in fat cells, causing a reduction in body fat levels. The high production of HGH also leads to more rapid healing of fatigued or injured cells and allows faster recovery.

The stress hormone, cortisol, is also lowered significantly, resulting in the user feeling good and relaxed after a session on the DKN platform.

Fitness, Health, Wellness & Beauty, Anti-aging

WBV: A wide range of benefits including:

100% of the muscle fibers are trained as opposed to only 40% in conventional training
Increases Bone density
Increases blood flow and oxygenation in all skeletal tissues

Increased blood flow in muscles (95% of capillaries open up to 40-60%)
Increased production of Testosterone and growth hormone (HGH)
Increases production of endorphin

Decrease stress hormone Cortisol (up to 30% per session)
Increases flexibility
Increases muscle white fiber (explosiveness)

Increase muscle strength and performance
Decrease recovery time
Reduce lower back pain
Increase collagen for smoother skin
Help in fighting cellulite
Accelerate weight loss
Lymphatic Drainage
Localized fat burning
Smother skin (flatten out Adipose globules)
Increase muscle strength and performance
Remove muscular lactic acid-accelerates muscles recovery
Increase Range of motion
Improve balance mechanism
Micro-massage muscles
Reduce strain on joints, Ligaments and Tendons
Aid figure correction
Helps concentration
Improves general condition of elderly people
Fights the effects of osteoporosis
Improves condition of patients affected by Parkinson's disease
Proven Positive effects on Multiple Sclerosis symptoms

Great results in little time and little effort!!

Why vibration training instead of traditional fitness?

Vibration training is time-effective (up to 80% less time), accessible, result-proof, user-friendly, joint-friendly, varied, easy to keep up...Also you can achieve specific result for particular body zones, that you'll never obtain with running, spinning...or other exhausting activities.

No results without effort

Vibration training is not passive and does require minimum effort from your body. Moreover, as a result of the mechanically stimulated muscle reflex, the frequency and the reach of the muscular activity is considerably higher in comparison to traditional training methods. Vibration training is complementary to all other forms of body care, sport and leisure activities. It is a contemporary concept that shows a bright perspective for multiples applications and guarantees great opportunities.

DKN-Technology platform offers the best value on the market with authentic vertical vibration. You may encounter the designation "3 dimensional vibration". This does not make any sense as vibration designate up & down movement only. More and more manufactures just want to take advantage of the interest in vibration training. They supply so-called "oscillating" (or tilting) vibration as well as cheap inefficient. To the contrary, it is a different kind of movement (balancing) and the sensation is therefore completely different. Then, it is wrong to award the scientifically described impact and effects of Whole Body Vibration to this kind of machines. A vertical displacement is required for the optimum stimulation of muscles. The real reason for the existence of those platforms, is that they are much easier (and thus cheaper), to motorize.

DKN is proud to offer high quality vibrating platform at a very competitive price, currently offering the best value on the market!

Our platforms come with a lifetime warranty on body and frame and a 2-year warranty on electric and electronic components.

Contre-indications relatives

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The owner's manual is only for customers' reference.

The supplier can not guarantee for mistakes occurring due to translation or changes in technical specifications of the product.

Base length 850 mm / 33.5 In

Base width 420 mm / 16.5 In

Total height 1400 mm / 55 In

Base height 165 mm / 6.5 In

Total weight 65 kg / 145 LBS

Using range 20-25-30-35-40-45-50 Hz

Operating conditions 10^ - 32.5^

0-50%

humidity

Volts

230V/50Hz

(Europe)

110V/50Hz

(Usa/Canada)

Class

EN957-1,

EN957-2.

EN60335-1, EN60335-32, IEC 60601-1

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