EMS or electrical muscle stimulator is a machine that sends electrical pulses to a given muscle and allows the muscle to contract at a level that is unattainable through conventional training. The EMS machine has been used since the 1950's particularly in Europe and Russia. I will discuss its uses to training, bodybuilding and rehabilitation.
The EMS machine can be used as a supplement to training after a strenuous workout by placing the pads on the body part that has been worked on and turning the machine on low for 15 minutes. The machine will allow blood to circulate to the muscle and bring in important nutrients to help the muscle rebuild to optimum level. To maximize strength gains with the EMS machine you must use the highest level you can handle and keep it on for a few minutes.
Bodybuilders can use the machine to help with recovery between workouts and also to improve strength gains. The strength gains will allow the bodybuilder to lift more and in turn be able to grow accordingly.
One of the most important uses of the EMS machine is its ability to help dramatically with rehabilitation. The EMS machine helps with rehabilitation by working all of the muscle fibres in the area in which the pad is set. When someone has an injury the muscles around that injury tend to be neglected because of the pain but the EMS machine allows the muscles to be stimulated with a minimal amount of pain. I had a knee injury due to hockey and I thought I would have to quit playing but after a few weeks of using the EMS machine I was back on the ice and my knee felt stronger than before.
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