electronic muscle stimulation

[NoYokes]

Has anyone used electronic muscle stimulation in conjunction with their workout with any success? I am thinking of using it in concentrated areas, while I am watching tv in the evenings? My workouts are eod. I am curious if this works? thanks

[Linuxian]

Sounds like a quick-fix snake-oil type of deal. You'd probably be better off with a couple of small DBs while watching the tube. That or turn off the TV altogether... ;-)

[AdamGH]

Has anyone used electronic muscle stimulation in conjunction with their workout with any success? I am thinking of using it in concentrated areas, while I am watching tv in the evenings? My workouts are eod. I am curious if this works? thanks

does sitting on your ass while something does the work for you seem like a good idea? or are you wanting to find ways not to exercise? if you have some type of handicap or were in a bad wreck, i could see a use. for you, no.

[Garbanzo Dude]

I heard they were a rave in 70's when they first came out....even used by a few pro guys....but all it does is massage the muscle....very common tool in DCP office.

[MuscleScience]

Bruce lee used it!!!

The only problem with muscle stim is that it takes out the neural adaptive component that one gets as a response to resistance exercise.

[Jfew44]

Hey now, the guys on the commercials are ripped!!!


Jk, I'd have to say its a bunch of

[3v1lj03]

I used one way back in the 80's and it worked to a degree. But musclecsi is right it takes the nervous system out of the picture and if I remember right there was some talk that it will actually damage the muscle after extended use.

[Linuxian]

This would be a good one for Myth Busters lol

[NoYokes]

thanks for all the input. I had rehab therapy for an injury a while back and their machine pounded my muscles beyond failure!! I already hit the gym 4 times a week and am coming off a cycle soon. was considering electronic stimulation to maybe get a bit more out my gear. need to research more b4 making decision, thanks again

[SmittyTheOX]

HAHAHAHA

When I read this forum I had something else in mind, was a ilttle dissapointed when I opened it.

[kickinit]

I was in a car accident a while back, and EMS helped a little bit to loosen muscles. Gaining muscles from it or cardio is a JOKE though from it. Its just a masage in so many words.

[BBall6]

I was in a car accident a while back, and EMS helped a little bit to loosen muscles. Gaining muscles from it or cardio is a JOKE though from it. Its just a masage in so many words.

I agree, we used to get it done all the time in football when you get a strained muscle and still need to get it warmed up/stretched to be able to practice/play w/o hopefully pulling the muscle.