How Do You Use A Tens Unit To Tone Muscles?

The acronym TENS stands for "Trans-Cutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation." The devices that transmit these electrical impulses are called TENS units. While they are a staple product in the physical therapy industry, more people are utilizing this technology to enhance performance and results of workout and muscle building programs. Read on to learn how to utilize this technology to enhance muscle tone. Determine why you want to use a TENS unit. As discussed earlier, the primary intent of the TENS technology was to "scramble" pain nerve endings during recovery from surgery and injury to allow for optimal physical therapy results. Not only do these units scramble pain and other sensory nerve endings, they can also stimulate muscle fibers to contract in greater force than a person can initiate intentionally. Establish a plan for what muscle groups are to be worked and what end results are desired. Are you looking for additional strength? Increasing stamina? Changing size? Apply the ...  more