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Electronic Muscle Stimulation, is it bad, & when do i use it??
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The_LaDiEs_MaN
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Go to Ebay, search FastAbs Deluxe and buy one for $40.... I can tell you they are more for tightening and hardening muscle than acctually helping you lift more weight but do give strength increases... I would say anybody who plays physical demanding sports should get one,, Have had mine for about 3 weeks now, Can take harder hits to the ab/oblique region.. but i honestly think they are a waste if doing small muscle groups, such as Bi's tri's, Delt's....... works great on legs though 
Depends on your needs.
The units you see on TV only allow limited workouts, in that they don't offer much control over the type of stimulation you want. One of the multiple channel units will allow many more options, such as doing two, four, or more muscle groups to be worked at a time. It is possible to use a reciprocating mode to enable the workout of opposing muscle groups with the same settings (i.e.. biceps Vs triceps) where one is contracted at the same time the other is relaxing. You won't get "hit" with the full strength of the contraction, but rather it will "ramp" up to the max contraction. There are many controls and options on the more advanced units that you won't find on the TV models. And, if you are experiencing a burning, not tingling, sensation, and you are using plenty of the conductive gel, your unit is probably starting to fail. This is another advantage of the more professional units, you should never experience the burning sensation. Nice thing is that with the unit I'm using, and I'm sure with many others, I have a five year warranty if there are any problems.
You can purchase a top quality unit for anywhere from $250 to $400. There may be better buys out there, I'm no professional at this. Just search around and you'll find any number. The unit I have was purchased from the Vitalityweb.com site. If you are having success with one of the TV models, then you'll be amazed at the advanced results from one of the upgraded models.
The units you see on TV only allow limited workouts, in that they don't offer much control over the type of stimulation you want. One of the multiple channel units will allow many more options, such as doing two, four, or more muscle groups to be worked at a time. It is possible to use a reciprocating mode to enable the workout of opposing muscle groups with the same settings (i.e.. biceps Vs triceps) where one is contracted at the same time the other is relaxing. You won't get "hit" with the full strength of the contraction, but rather it will "ramp" up to the max contraction. There are many controls and options on the more advanced units that you won't find on the TV models. And, if you are experiencing a burning, not tingling, sensation, and you are using plenty of the conductive gel, your unit is probably starting to fail. This is another advantage of the more professional units, you should never experience the burning sensation. Nice thing is that with the unit I'm using, and I'm sure with many others, I have a five year warranty if there are any problems.
You can purchase a top quality unit for anywhere from $250 to $400. There may be better buys out there, I'm no professional at this. Just search around and you'll find any number. The unit I have was purchased from the Vitalityweb.com site. If you are having success with one of the TV models, then you'll be amazed at the advanced results from one of the upgraded models.
Burncycle360
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Hmm
I think the real question here is, what are the long term effects?
This seems like one of those too good to be true things.
Is it really safe for your nerves to be zapped over and over? What side effects are possible (from a scientific point of view), will your nerve endings become fatigued over long term use to the point where they are less and less responsive?
I think the real question here is, what are the long term effects?
This seems like one of those too good to be true things.
Is it really safe for your nerves to be zapped over and over? What side effects are possible (from a scientific point of view), will your nerve endings become fatigued over long term use to the point where they are less and less responsive?
the_only_sepe
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tv gimmick, get off your lazy ass and do some crunches and cardio, there is no substitute for either!
-- Just Another Open Mind
Burncycle360 you might possibly find some very useful information at the following site. I think this is one of the most complete and informative articles you'll find on EMS. http://www.testosterone.net/articles/159ems.html
Skyline referenced this site in one of his earlier posts, and I offer my thanks to him for the source. I have been researching EMS all over the web, and this is one of the most informative and thorough articles I've come across.
the_only_sepe, with his obvious grasp of the subject, just might learn something if he took the time to read the above referenced article. However, he doesn't come across as the type of individual that gets too involved in leaning and understanding new concepts and/or technologies. I'm sure he was very happy with himself and his post, but then they say "ignorance is bliss"!
Burncycle360 you might possibly find some very useful information at the following site. I think this is one of the most complete and informative articles you'll find on EMS. http://www.testosterone.net/articles/159ems.html
Skyline referenced this site in one of his earlier posts, and I offer my thanks to him for the source. I have been researching EMS all over the web, and this is one of the most informative and thorough articles I've come across.
the_only_sepe, with his obvious grasp of the subject, just might learn something if he took the time to read the above referenced article. However, he doesn't come across as the type of individual that gets too involved in leaning and understanding new concepts and/or technologies. I'm sure he was very happy with himself and his post, but then they say "ignorance is bliss"!
baldbeefman
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Igia.com
Go to Igia.com, they have an ab belt for 19.99 plus shipping.
Go to Igia.com, they have an ab belt for 19.99 plus shipping.
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