| Electronic muscle stimulation is a technique that is | | | | Electronic muscle stimulation is effective for |
| widely used by elite athletes all over the world. It | | | | fitness training, as well as for muscle rehabilitation. |
| has been shown to be effective and successful | | | | It helps build endurance so that the muscles may |
| toward toning and building muscle mass. This is | | | | be used for a longer period of time. The |
| why devices have been developed to accomplish | | | | resistance it also provides will assist in expanding |
| this type of workout. | | | | The range of muscle movement, and help to |
| The way it works is fairly straight forward. The | | | | promote strength. The recovery process is also |
| electrical impulses control the muscles via the | | | | shortened by this method, as the patient is able |
| motor nerves. Programming these impulses allows | | | | to exercise in a non-restricted environment |
| users to target their workouts for power, | | | | without too much strain or tension being place on |
| endurance, or resistance. Here, powerful | | | | the body. |
| contractions can be received without the pain of a | | | | This type of equipment has been successfully |
| traditional workout. | | | | used in the physical therapy and sports medicine |
| A microprocessor controls the work of the | | | | fields for many years, and has nothing to do with |
| muscles, while adhering to the principles of | | | | the various other pieces of exercise equipment |
| traditional training physiology. Not only does | | | | that are commonly found on the market. As with |
| electrical muscle stimulation help build muscles, but | | | | any other workout, there are stages that must |
| it also encompasses the toning and shaping that | | | | be accomplished in order to reap the full benefits |
| improves overall physical fitness. While it is not | | | | of this type of program. Many machines also |
| meant to take the place of a traditional workout, | | | | come with DVD-based training material that is |
| it can help supplement it and add to the benefits it | | | | designed to walk the user through the various |
| can offer. It can also be a viable means of | | | | steps involved in the process. Here, users will also |
| exercise for those who are unable to participate | | | | be able to create an individualized training program |
| in the more traditional methods of exercise due | | | | that will best fit their individual needs. Before |
| to health problems or joint and muscle restrictions. | | | | trying electronic muscle stimulation, it is advisable |
| It is advisable to consult a doctor before using an | | | | to check with a physician to make sure this is |
| electronic muscle stimulation machine if this is the | | | | right for you. |
| case. | | | | |