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Electrostimulation
Electrostimulation (EMS) is a scientifically proven method used to boost your training, recovery or rehabilitation. EMS mimics the electrical stimuli released by our brains for muscular contractions to engage our motor nerves. By engaging the muscles with EMS you can recruit a higher number of muscle fibres during strength and endurance training, provide targeted relief from pain and accelerate recovery
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Electrostimulation (EMS) is a scientifically proven method used to boost your training, recovery or rehabilitation. EMS mimics the electrical stimuli released by our brains for muscular contractions to engage our motor nerves. By engaging the muscles with EMS you can recruit a higher number of muscle fibres during strength and endurance training, provide targeted relief from pain and accelerate recovery.
Electrostimulation is not a magic bullet. To get results from EMS it is important that you use it effectively for your goals.
Electrostimulation for Strength
Electrostimulation has shown amazing results when used as part of a strength workout, with some studies showing a 27% increase in strength. Our bodies are built to use energy efficiently. When we move or lift anything from a pencil to a dumbbell our bodies only recruit the muscle fibres required for the task. The important factor here is that muscle fibres have the “all or nothing response”. This means muscle fibres only have two modes, rest or active. Which means to lift heavier things we require more muscle fibres. EMS acts like a second brain, recruiting a higher amount of muscle fibres to contract during a lift.
Where EMS can really shine is in explosive or dynamic exercises such as jumping or rapid muscle movements. By recruiting more fibres, we can jump higher, sprint faster and punch harder. Clinical research was performed to support these facts showing a significant increase in basketball player’s standing jump height over an 8 week period.
Electrostimulation for Pain Relief
When we use electrostimulation for pain relief it is often referred to as TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation). TENS is a noninvasive, low frequency derivative of EMS which disrupts our sense of acute pain whilst also causing our brain to release endorphins (the body’s natural painkillers) to relieve the discomfort. TENS is a suitable method for managing localised, non-muscular pain such as sciatica, neuralgia and post-injury or surgical pain.
TENS is ideal for menstrual pain, muscle strains and pulls and joint pain for short term relief from pain. These treatments are recommended over short periods of time, and if pain persists be sure to contact a medical professional.
Does Electrostimulation Really Work?
Many of us remember the zap-yourself-thin gimmicks of the 90s and 00s which were barely scratching the surface of the potential of EMS as a training tool. EMS has been rigorously scientifically tested with significant positive results for strength training, cardiovascular development, recovery and rehabilitation.Electrostimulation is not a magic bullet. To get results from EMS it is important that you use it effectively for your goals.
Electrostimulation for Strength
Electrostimulation has shown amazing results when used as part of a strength workout, with some studies showing a 27% increase in strength. Our bodies are built to use energy efficiently. When we move or lift anything from a pencil to a dumbbell our bodies only recruit the muscle fibres required for the task. The important factor here is that muscle fibres have the “all or nothing response”. This means muscle fibres only have two modes, rest or active. Which means to lift heavier things we require more muscle fibres. EMS acts like a second brain, recruiting a higher amount of muscle fibres to contract during a lift.
Where EMS can really shine is in explosive or dynamic exercises such as jumping or rapid muscle movements. By recruiting more fibres, we can jump higher, sprint faster and punch harder. Clinical research was performed to support these facts showing a significant increase in basketball player’s standing jump height over an 8 week period.
Electrostimulation for Recovery
Many EMS devices have settings in the mid-range power level that are designed for helping relieve muscle soreness such as post workout DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness) or slight strains or niggles. Electrostimulation keeps the muscles active during rest which helps move lactic acid from sore and tired muscles.Electrostimulation for Pain Relief
When we use electrostimulation for pain relief it is often referred to as TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation). TENS is a noninvasive, low frequency derivative of EMS which disrupts our sense of acute pain whilst also causing our brain to release endorphins (the body’s natural painkillers) to relieve the discomfort. TENS is a suitable method for managing localised, non-muscular pain such as sciatica, neuralgia and post-injury or surgical pain.
TENS is ideal for menstrual pain, muscle strains and pulls and joint pain for short term relief from pain. These treatments are recommended over short periods of time, and if pain persists be sure to contact a medical professional.