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Can Electrical Muscle Stimulation Enhance Your Athletic Endurance?

Whether you want to PR at your next triathlon, score more points in your next big game, or simply enjoy a scenic hike without huffing and puffing, endurance training is essential. Typical training, such as distance running or HIIT regimens, can only take you so far, which is why many athletes and coaches incorporate electrical nerve and muscle stimulation into their training programs. 

So how does electrical nerve and muscle stimulation work, and—more importantly—how can it work for you? Check out this brief overview and three benefits of incorporating EMS and TENS into your endurance training.  

Muscle Stimulation vs. Nerve Stimulation 

  • Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS): Electric pulses target sensory nerves to provide symptomatic pain relief.  
  • Low-Frequency TENS Program:  

Stimulates the body’s natural pain relief apparatus (the endogenous opioid system) to release endorphins, providing symptomatic relief from pain. 

  • High-Frequency TENS Program:  

Blocks pain signals from the brain by applying a non-painful stimulus to the targeted nerves.  

  • Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS):  

Electric pulses target motor nerves to prompt muscle contractions and engage more muscle fibers in a motion. This process can target fast twitch and slow twitch muscles to improve strength and muscular endurance. 

Both forms of stimulation can benefit endurance training. Fortunately, we offer industry-leading muscle stim devices electrical stimulation for muscles as well as TENS programs.  

What Are the Benefits?  

Increased Circulation:  

When engaging in a physically demanding activity, your heart and lungs work overtime to supply your brain and muscles with enough oxygen. Because of this, circulation is a major factor in increasing your endurance abilities. When used regularly to enhance a fitness routine, our EMS and TENS programs have been shown to help increase circulation.  
 
Relief From Chronic Pain: 

If you suffer from chronic pain, you may avoid endurance-driven activities such as hiking or biking. Chronic pain shouldn't stop you from leading an active, fun life! A muscle stimulator with a TENS program can help provide symptomatic relief from chronic pain so you can enjoy appropriate levels of exercise comfortably. Opt for our wireless TENS muscle stimulator for unparalleled technology that provides ultimate mobility.  

Combat Sore Muscles  

When it comes to improving your endurance, soreness is inevitable. Still, suppose excessive soreness or exercise-induced pain is preventing you from reaching your full potential. In that case, our muscle stimulators may be exactly what you need to take your endurance to the next level. Research our various TENS units to find one specified for your needs. You’ll want to choose a muscle stimulator device with fine-tuned programs for warming up and cooling down, in addition to programs to utilize during a workout. You may be able to maximize your performance by harnessing our industry-leading muscle stimulation technology to prepare your muscles for work or alleviate stiffness due to pain.  

Increasing athletic endurance is not only valuable for avid swimmers, runners, and cyclists. Athletes of all categories, or anyone striving to increase their physical capabilities, can benefit from improving their endurance. Maximize your endurance by combining a healthy and active lifestyle with our electrical muscle stimulation.  

About Compex® 

Pushing your athletic performance to the next level is all about finding a fitness regimen capable of expanding your limits. Traditional weightlifting and exercise can only take you so far; this is why professional athletes and trainers turn to Compex, a Swiss brand with 30 years of expertise in the sports training industry, for innovative electro stimulation equipment. As the global leader in muscle stimulation technology, Compex devices are fine-tuned to quicken recovery time and enhance performance. With a variety of easy-to-use, portable devices, Compex allows you to stimulate additional muscle fibers or sensory nerves before, during, or after a workout. Whether you are a competitive athlete or simply live an active lifestyle, Compex has a muscle stim device to help you reap maximum benefits in both performance and recovery.   

Push your endurance to the next level with muscle stimulation technology from www.compexusa.com 

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Summary 1: Endurance training is essential if you are trying to PR at your next triathlon or simply want to enjoy a scenic hike without huffing and puffing. Typical training, such as distance running or HIIT regimens, can only take you so far, which is why many athletes and coaches incorporate electrical stimulation for muscles into their training programs. Learn about electrical muscle stimulation and its benefits, from increasing circulation and more. 

Summary 2: Increasing athletic endurance is not only valuable for avid swimmers, runners, and cyclers. Athletes of all categories, or anyone striving to increase their physical capabilities, can benefit from improving their endurance. However, typical training, such as distance running or HIIT regimes, can only take you so far. Discover three benefits of combining an active lifestyle with electrical stimulation for muscles that can maximize your endurance.  

The contents of this blog were independently prepared and are for informational purposes only. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not necessarily indicative of the views of any other party. Individual results may vary depending on a variety of patient-specific attributes and related factors. 

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