Shendelle Gleim
I’ve tried a lot of strange workouts in the name of science, but there was no experience quite like seeing myself in an EMS suit for the first time. It’s all black, with straps and buckles everywhere. A long wire is about to connect me to a computer.
I feel like I’m suiting up to operate a spaceship or a giant robot. Instead, I’m about to do lunges and pushups while being told that I’m getting a much better workout than those suckers who just go to a regular gym…..Story continues…
By: Beth Skwarecki
Source: Lifehacker
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Critics:
Stimulating muscles repeatedly with electricity may eventually result in muscles that are strengthened and toned to some extent but will not, based on currently available data, create a major change in your appearance without the addition of diet and regular exercise. The electrical currents may help improve blood flow and stimulate the muscle fibers or nerves. Physicians may recommend TENS or EMS depending on the injury or condition.
EMS may help the muscles respond to natural signals to contract. This response helps strengthen or retrain a muscle after surgery or an injury. Electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) is a type of electrotherapy stimulates a muscle contraction using electrical impulses in order strengthen weak muscles, reduce swelling, relieve pain and help heal wounds.
- Discomfort during treatment.
- Skin irritation at the site of electrodes.
- Worsening spasticity.
- Strained muscles.
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