ELECTROSTIMULATION SERVING YOUR MUSCLE TONE

This technique involves stimulating the nerve fibers of muscles using pulses of electricity delivered through electrodes placed on the skin. This is no longer our brain that controls the contraction muscle , but thestimulator . Result, the muscles work without any effort. But what is the effectiveness of electrostimulation ?

What can we expect from electrostimulation?

With electrical stimulation , the muscles gain strength, volume and tone. But even with an ultra-refined, used daily sessions of electrical stimulation can never replace a 'real' workout (jogging, cycling, gym ...). Similarly, it is unlikely that the electrostimulation manages to make you lose weight, to reduce your belly or your lose cellulite.
Why? Just because this technique is not global. Only certain groups of muscles are stimulated. Moreover it does not work the cardio-respiratory.
Originally it was used by physiotherapists as part of rehabilitation. The physios and sports offer the electrostimulation athletes during convalescence or rest forced to help them maintain their weight muscle . The electrical stimulation has the advantage of group exercise muscle difficult to work during a typical workout. Finally, some athletes use of electrostimulation to properly warm up all their muscles before a competition, others use reverse late in the session in addition to sporting stretch.
Effortless, easy to use and without constraints on muscle , this technique is ideal for strengthening and toning muscles. This is precisely why she has captivated the public. You just know the limits of this technique and use it to good effect may be particularly disappointed.
If you want to lose weight or develop an athletic body, forget the electrostimulation . However, if you want to strengthen some muscles and gain muscle tone, why not. Under these conditions, here are some helpful tips.

Practical advice

• Ideally, get a physio to show exactly where to place the electrodes.They must be positioned on the muscle attachments.
• Also ask the appropriate setting: the frequency range from 50 to 70 Hz and time of contraction of 1 to 5 seconds. Warning, these contractions are not without effort, without pain.
• Avoid models with self-adhesive electrodes (they do not stick long).
• Parallel Practice regular physical activity.
• Eat a varied and balanced diet.
• The electro -cons is not recommended for people with pacemakers and pregnant women.
• Be diligent. You lose muscle more easily than the tones.

Finally, tone up and take care of your body and can be motivating for the resumption of a sport ...