Without muscles there is nothing the body can do. One would be unable to walk, use their arms and hands to work a computer or carry out the motions of everyday life. In humans and in animals these muscles need to be in good condition to carry out these tasks. The stimulation of muscles to increase their strength and development is not new. The fact was discovered over a hundred years ago. As time has progressed the practice has, by trial and error, arrived at today’s advanced knowledge on the subject. A method that is being used to achieve this is called Russian stim.

The fact that an electrical current can activate muscles was discovered many years ago and it has been studied ever since. Different amounts of this current affects the targeted areas as well as affecting cells, nerves and blood vessels.

One often sees the beautiful physique of a body builder or other health leader. Looking at those arms or chests one wonders how they could accomplish and keep such an outstanding development. A large number of these people are using stimulation in addition to their regular exercising to achieve this goal.

Some people confuse this program or the electronic muscle stimulator with weight reduction or calorie burning. The only way to accomplish that objective is by exercising and having a proper diet. Its use is very effective in the prevention of muscle atrophy and is used in relation to injury of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles. It is not effective for pain control in these areas.

This program is often used when training athletes in various sport competitions. In addition, those with aesthetic goals of just wanting to have a good looking physique or engage in body building competition find this method helpful. The personal goal of the user of the device determines how long it is used.

This program is in two different types which have been approved by the FDA. For people under the care of therapists or others in the medical field this device can only be obtained by prescription and used under their supervision. Over the counter devices are available for the general public. Both devices consist of electrodes, powered by electricity, which cause the muscles move as if moving.

This device has been approved by the FDA in two areas. One is by prescription only and must be used under the guidance of a therapist or other member of the medical profession. This unit has very strong electrical charges. The over the counter unit and may be purchased by anyone and has a lower power charge.

This method, called the Russian stim, does not completely replace exercise, but is used in conjunction with it, if one sincerely wishes to improve muscle mass. The unit contracts and relaxes the area where the electrodes are attached, thus creating the same changes as would occur in voluntary contraction of the muscles.

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