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Ever wondered what NBA hall of famer, Kobe Bryant and 23-time Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps do to increase workout efficiency and maintain their physical shape at the highest level? If you are an avid workout enthusiast like me, then you’ve probably gotten used to dealing with muscle soreness after a workout. Sure, such soreness is bearable and most of us have embraced it as a result of doing a hard workout. However, if you can help your body recover faster to get the same training results in less time, then you will have more time to enjoy a healthier life. Let’s take a look at what practices professional athletes use to improve workout efficiency. It’s very likely that you can adopt one or more of these methods to improve your own workout. 1. Massage Therapy In order to stay healthy as you age, your muscles and joints should stay as flexible as possible. Medical and fitness experts suggest that you should stretch and massage inflamed muscles for 10 minu...

Most of us are more cautious about our health today than we were 20  years ago. Today, we have better general knowledge about how to stay  healthy along with access to better technology. With newer and better  EMS TENS units available right now, you’d be surprised how much  value is packed in these devices. These are the top 10 reasons why you should consider getting your own  personal EMS or TENS unit today. 1. Reduce muscle soreness EMS TENS units are effective at reducing muscle soreness. For  maximum effectiveness and comfort, look for EMS TENS units that use  interferential therapy and medium-frequency. 2. Pain relief EMS and TENS units are effective pain relievers for different types of  pain. Not sure if your pain is caused by nerves, muscles, or both? You  can get an EMS TENS unit to use both features in a single device.  EMS and TENS units aren’t exactly the same though, so check out this pos...

Looking for a great EMS device to enhance your muscle building workout? Or maybe even considering some of the best TENS units out there to relieve your body pain? If you are not sure what an EMS or TENS unit is, check out this article: EMS vs TENS: What are the differences? There are already a lot of different TENS EMS units available on the market. If you want equipment that does more than scratching the surface of your skin, then you’ll have to look pass the cheaper TENS units. Having tried out many different stimulation devices over the years myself, here are the reasons why U-GYM Pro is better than any TENS EMS unit. Having the best of both worlds U-GYM Pro provides both TENS and EMS unit functions by giving you the option to switch stimulation modes on the fly. You can enhance your muscle training workout and improve your post-workout recovery with just a single device! Traditional Devices: Most of the devices are either TENS or EMS. There is only a hand...

Different stimulation devices may look similar at a glance, but they do serve different purposes. Let’s do a comparison of EMS vs TENS unit. Find out why you shouldn’t use a TENS unit as a part of your muscle training program or use an EMS device to treat your lower back pain, because doing so would be a waste of your time and money. EMS vs TENS   EMS (Electrical Muscle Stimulation) device – stimulates your muscles  to make them contract. By combining muscle stimulation into your training, you can effectively intensify your workout to make it more efficient.   TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) unit –  stimulates your nerves to keep pain signals from reaching your brain. A feel-good brain chemical is produced in your body that is both a natural pain killer and a counter to feelings of stress. Both TENS and EMS are similar in that they provide low voltage electric pulses to stimulate your body and make you feel better. EMS is most com...

TENS and EMS units have been around for a long time and they are known  for their effectiveness and convenience at relieving various body pain.  Over the years, TENS and EMS units have evolved with newer technology  and better features. Here’s a list of qualities and features you should  look for in a TENS EMS unit today: Not sure what TENS EMS units are? Read our other post: EMS vs TENS: What are the differences? It should be extremely portable. Electronic devices have shrunk a lot in size. Just compare our  cellphones today with the ones we had 20 years ago. Okay, maybe  that’s not be the best example since many smartphones are getting  larger in recent years due to screen size, but you get the idea. Today, most TENS EMS units are made small enough for you to carry around with you on a regular basis. Avoid large, clunky devices that are  more difficult to carry because they don’t necessarily provide a  more stable, powerful expe...