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Myths and FACTS about Muscle Stimulators and there Application.

As you know, most of us do not have the time to spend our lives in the Gym or eat special diets. We are just looking for a way to tighten the waist line, trim down the thighs, love handles or get some definition in our arms or legs to look and feel better. We all want realistic results and not implied results through pictures, the EMS Model 4000 may be the answer for you.
  

Electronic Muscle Stimulation (EMS) is a technologically advanced science that uses very mild electrical current to exercise your muscles and give you tone, definition, and a figure you can easily maintain and sculpt in the comfort of your home environment.

WHAT IS EMS? 

Electronic Muscle Stimulator (EMS) is a revolutionary muscle exercise concept for use in your own home. Our EMS systems are portable, light weight electronic units that have been scientifically designed and proven to exercise body muscles fast, efficiently & effectively through a series of stimulated contraction & relaxation phases. For years Soviet and Eastern block Olympic contenders have used muscle stimulators to build the same rippling muscles that steroids promised.

Now the practice has finally reached the West. EMS is recommended for anyone participating in bodybuilding, power lifting, martial arts, boxing, or anyone simply wishing to achieve their optimal athletic physique. EMS is used extensively throughout the world. The Medical Advisory Committee has allowed the use of EMS systems by athletes since the 1972 Olympics. Bodybuilders, professional athletes, physiotherapist, sports doctors, US/Canadian Track and Field athletes use EMS systems to supplement their routines. Many doctors use EMS units to aid in the rehabilitation of muscles following injury.

 HOW DOES IT WORK?

 The EMS unit has two outlets known as channels. Each channel has two wire connections with two pads attached at the end of each wire. The EMS unit delivers a gentle electronic impulse to your muscles via the soft self adhesive pads that comes with your system. By placing the pair of pads on a particular muscle, your muscles responds to the impulses that are generated by contracting and relaxing rhythmically as instructed by you through the unit. When a muscle contracts as a result of a unique EMS/TENS signal, the chemical changes taking place within the muscles are similar to those associated with voluntary contraction in "normal exercising". These chemical reactions which results from muscle contractions utilizes glycogen, fat and other nutrients stored in the muscle. These resulting series of muscle contractions will enable an individual to build, tone, and strengthen, and to combat flabbiness and improve contour. Just strap it on while you're resting, reading, net surfing or watching T.V. and watch your body transform right before your eyes. 

FACTS

1. Why should I buy an EMS Device?
      There are two reasons:
             A. For relief from minor pain (joint pains, muscle aches, etc) and stress
             B. To strengthen muscles, improve overall appearance, and enhance your physical training

2. How does EMS work?
       EMS (Electrical Muscle Stimulation) uses electrical current to stimulate the muscles. This electrical current is similar to the electrical impulses produced by the brain to move muscle tissue.    EMS devices are designed for passive exercise and pain relief. There are ways to use an EMS devices in a way as to make it an active exercise. We only recommend this approach to someone who is very familar with the units.

3. What is Russian Stim?
       Russian Stim is 2500Hertz at 50 pulses per second. This means that 50 times a second a 2500Hertz pulse stream is sent to your muscle. The benefit of this is deeper penetration of the muscle and more intense contraction.

4. I still don't understand what is so great about EMS training?
       It's not for everybody but here it why you should consider EMS training:

A. If you don't have time for the gym or workout, it can tighten and tone muscles to give you a slimmer appearance. EMS training is similar to doing isometric exercises but maintaining a 95% intensity throughout the workout. Perfect example: Hold your right arm down with your left hand. Now pull against that hand for ten seconds. Feel the burn and tightness in your arm. Try that for 5 minutes and your start to get tired. Now EMS devices do that but without reducing the intensity.

B. You work out and come home with tired and sore muscles. EMS devices can reduce and relievev muscle aches and soreness.

C: You want to increase your muscle mass but don't want to take steroids. EMS training helps your by warming up muscle group andg. It has been known that after the use of EMS devices that individuals achieve personal best.

5. When will I notice a difference?
       It will take about 3 - 4 weeks to see any real, noticeable improvement. The improvement could be a slimmer waistline or a tighter muscle on the muscle group you're working.

6. I understand that the unit may be used for pain management; how does this work?
       By setting the PHASE button to MONO and doing a very light stimulation of the area for about 15 minutes, you feel minor relief. The model x000 is activating your body's own natural pain reliever and concentrating it in the area that hurts. TENS Units are used primarily for pain relief.

7. Can I use a muscle stimulator on my face and neck?
       We never recommend the use of muscle stimulators on the face or neck. We do recommend a facial stimulator instead to reduce wrinkles and tighten facial muscles

8. What is RECIPROCATION?
       Reciprocation is when one channel is on and the other channel is off, then they alternate with the other channel turning on. It used for SUPERSETTING muscle groups. An example is stimulating biceps and triceps. Instead of switching pads around, you can put pads on the biceps and triceps. Turn on the Reciprocation mode and stimulate biceps in cycle and then in the next cycle stimulate triceps.

MYTHS

1. 45 minutes of EMS is like 4 hours in the gym!
       We would love to say "YES" but the truth is "NO". There is no evidence that using EMS is equal to 4 hours in the gym. Studies have shown that EMS is effective for toning and strengthening muscles, and as a training aid with resistance training. We can help you workout a program that is very effective in developing your strength or toning your body.

2. ONE hour of EMS is equal to 300 to 400 sit-ups!
       Unfortunately, research does not support those claims. EMS is effective in sliming the abdominal area but not in the same way as doing sit-ups. EMS use combined with regular abdominal exercise can enhance the effectiveness of both means of exercise.

3. EMS training will burn fat and calories away!
       Contrary to what some competitors claim, EMS does not burn fat or burn a lot of calories in a workout. It does work and tone the muscle which gives a slimmer appearance
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4. With EMS anyone can develop 22 inch arms and massive legs muscles!
      This is a myth perpetuated by some people in the industry. You cannot develop 22 inch biceps with EMS devices alone. Through a combination of EMS and resistive training, you can develop your muscle groups a lot further than by resistive training alone. You have to remember that many factors includinh your own body's genetics will determine how massive you will get through training.
       While the EMS device by itself will not develop massive arms, it can tighten and tone your existing muscle mass.

 

WHAT IS EMS? 

Electronic Muscle Stimulation (EMS) is a technologically advanced science that uses very mild electrical current to exercise your muscles and give you tone, definition, and a figure you can easily maintain and sculpt in the comfort of your home environment. Our EMS systems are quality electronic units that have been scientifically designed and proven to exercise body muscles fast, efficiently & effectively through a series of stimulated contraction & relaxation phases. For years Soviet and Eastern block Olympic contenders have used muscle stimulators to help build the same rippling muscles that steroids promised.

Now the practice has finally reached the West. EMS is recommended for anyone participating in bodybuilding, power lifting, martial arts, boxing, or anyone simply wishing to achieve their optimal athletic physique. EMS is used extensively throughout the world. The Medical Advisory Committee has allowed the use of EMS systems by athletes since the 1972 Olympics. Bodybuilders, professional athletes, physiotherapist, sports doctors, US/Canadian Track and Field athletes use EMS systems to supplement their routines. Many doctors use EMS units to aid in the rehabilitation of muscles following injury.

 HOW DOES IT WORK?

 The EMS unit has two outlets known as channels. Each channel has two wire connections with two pads attached at the end of each wire. The EMS unit delivers a gentle electronic impulse to your muscles via the soft self adhesive or reusable rubber pads that come with your system. By placing the pair of pads on a particular muscle, your muscles responds to the impulses that are generated by contracting and relaxing rhythmically as instructed by you through the unit. When a muscle contracts as a result of a unique EMS/TENS signal, the chemical changes taking place within the muscles are similar to those associated with voluntary contraction in "normal exercising". These chemical reactions which results from muscle contractions utilizes glycogen, fat and other nutrients stored in the muscle. These resulting series of muscle contractions will enable an individual to build, tone, and strengthen, and to combat flabbiness and improve contour. Just strap it on while you're resting, reading, net surfing or watching T.V. and watch your body transform right before your eyes. 

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