With so many TENS units available it can be difficult knowing which device to buy. It’s even harder if you don’t have any prior knowledge about TENS. Some of the jargon and technical terms can be a bit overwhelming at first. But worry not, we’ve put together an easy to …
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As far as TENS unit brands go there’s one that really stands out – and that’s HealthmateForever. With way more machines than any of the other home TENS unit manufacturers, Healthmate International LLC. has created a strong and recognizable brand – with an ever-growing range of products. The rest of …
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Electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) has been around for a long time – but over recent years we’ve seen numerous companies promising their products will give you strong, toned abs in a matter of weeks. And what’s more, they claim you can achieve all this while doing the chores or watching …
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What is an electric muscle stimulator? An electric muscle stimulator (often referred to as an EMS machine or unit) is an electronic device used to deliver electrical impulses to the body, in order to make the muscles contract. Impulses are sent from the device to a series of electrodes (usually …
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What does TENS stand for? Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation What does EMS stand for? Electrical muscle stimulation The similarity between TENS and EMS: Both deliver low voltage electric impulses to stimulate TENS vs EMS: the main difference between the two: TENS stimulates the nerves – the rationale being that the …
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In my recent post about electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) I said the next phase for my training would be to work on my abdominal muscles, to contribute towards building a stronger core. Guess what? I made a start and thought it would be the perfect opportunity to try out and …
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