Advancing Through the Levels

Progress through the electrical intensities and then through the levels.

In general, it is not advisable To go through the different levels quickly with the intention of reaching the highest level as fast as possible. The different levels correspond to progress in training and you must leave the muscles time to adapt, and time for the overcompensation to be put in place.

The most frequent error is lo change from level to level as stimulation occurs at increasingly higher intensities. The number of fibers subjected to stimulation depends on the intensity. The nature and amount of work that these fibers do depend on the program and level. The aim is, first of all, to progress through the electrical intensities and then through the levels. The more numerous the muscle fibers you stimulate, the more numerous will be the fibers that are going to progress. But the speed of progress of these fibers and their aptitude for operating at a higher rating depend on the program and level used, the number of sessions per week and the length of these sessions, and also on intrinsic factors specific to each individual.

The simplest and most common procedure is to raise the level in the program selected when changing to a new stimulation cycle. It is also possible to go up a level in the course of the same cycle. In this case, it is advisable not to do so before working a minimum of three weeks at the same level.

Do not change level during an auxiliary or maintenance application. Do not change level either during a short intensive or aggressive cycle of three to four weeks. On the other hand, following the classic approach, during a six-week cycle, after three weeks you can change to the next level. Similarly, in an intensive or aggressive cycle of six to eight weeks, you can go up a level after three to four weeks.