I got one of them machines where you put pads on specific muscles, and an electrical current contracts/relaxes the muscles. The machine is at the back of my closet and haven't used it for a while, probably because the pads/wires set up can be a pain in the arse sometimes. It cost me a good £100, and works a treat, I get to control the intensity and speed levels. I guess I never quite got used to the strange feeling it produces, like when it contracts both bicep/tricep muscles, and the arm, involuntarily, wants to extend/retract both ways at the same time.

Anyone else used one one of these/ thought it was any good?

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the only thing that thing does is give you an uncomfortable massage

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oh yea if you dont put those pads on properly,an electric current will go through your heart and you will drop dead.

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lol

He won't use them now.

They are shit though.

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back when i had to go for physical theraphy, they would hook one of those up for like 15- 25 mins each time... felt good though

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yeah! The machine I have has two settings, 1) Therapy mode; which is like a gentle vibrating massage, 2) Sports mode; for a more intense workout.

Brondon Lee is seen using one in the way of the dragon movie, and says "it is like doing 200 push-ups in 2 minutes". I've never used used it on that kind of intensity level, or been stupid enough to electrocute myself (that's what the instructions are for!). But damn, after 30 mins just sat there, I'd be sweaty as if I had just done a proper workout.

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who cares what he said.if you think this is a replacement for a workout,then you're wrong.the electric pulses arent strong enough to tear your muscle.that's how you build muscle when working out.you tear the muscle,and it has to heal,then theres extra tissue from repairing it.like i said before,the only thing one of those does is give you a massage.

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Why say it twice then?

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Lol!

I must correct myself and address the fact that they aren't actually called 'EMP: Electro Magnetic Pulse' machines they are in fact called 'EMS: Electronic Muscle Stimulation' machines - on account on their actual function. That just shows how long ago it was since I used it.


They are crap for massages, better for toning muscles than anything else. Not very good for body building.

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Yea dude, use that and you'll be ripped cos electrocuting yourself gets rid of all your body fat while firming your muscles! Narly!!!!!!!!!

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