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PRO EMS-System
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eagle
fit
®
PRO EMS-System
· www.eagle
fit
.de
Training with the assistance of electrical mu
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scle stimulation (electromyostimulation), also
called EMS training, is based on the targeted
control of the striated muscles by means of
electrical impulses. This simulates the natural
activation of the muscles. This activation
causes the muscle fibres to contract without
receiving a signal from the CNS (central
nervous system). Usually, the commands to
contract come from the brain. During physical
exertion, these electrical impulses are sent by
nerves to the muscles. Due to the similarity
of the impulses sent from the CNS and during
EMS training, the muscle cannot distinguish
their origin and a contraction occurs; i.e., the
command to the muscle to contract comes
from an external source, via the electrodes
incorporated into the
eagle
fit
®
PRO EMS suit.
When using EMS, rhythmic stimuli or impulses
act on the muscles to be trained, which leads
to targeted tension and relaxation. In physio
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therapy, it is usually only individual muscles or
muscle groups that are trained using electri
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cal stimuli. Furthermore, no movements are
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MEANING AND FUNCTIONALITY
carried out in addition to the electrical muscle
stimulation. This is different with full-body EMS
training.
Since you combine EMS training with targeted
exercises, you also train your coordination, and
the increase in strength can be converted into
a targeted movement. In addition, this holistic
training strengthens the agonists, antagonists
and stabilisation muscles, which are difficult
to reach and influence with normal training.
This prevents muscular imbalances, which can
occur in the event of one-sided training of the
individual large muscle groups.
Furthermore, by simultaneously controlling the
muscles, protective compensatory postures
can be avoided or reduced, which means that
no incorrect loading occurs. Thanks to the
possibility of integrating additional training
exercises during the EMS training, your intra-
and inter-muscular coordination gets improved
as well as your motor skills. Another positive
effect of the additional exercises is the adapta
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tion of the tendons, ligaments and joints to
the targeted gains in strength in the muscles.
Since no heavy weights are required for muscle
contraction, this form of full-body training is
very gentle on the joints.
In addition to the advantages just mentioned,
there is also the aspect of saving time compared
to conventional forms of training. The amount of
time required is only 20–60 minutes per week.
Positive effects
•
Reduction in waist and abdominal
circumference
•
Decrease in body fat
•
Increase in endurance and performance
•
Reduction of back problems
•
Improved endurance when the back is
loaded in everyday situations
•
15–20 minutes of EMS training burns
approx. 400–500 kcal when done at an
adequate intensity and if the exercises
are carried out appropriately
•
Increase in maximum performance
(speed of mo strength)
Specific effects of EMS training
EMS and movement
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In contrast to the static working method, dy
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namic muscle work leads to improved blood
flow and circulation of the lymphatic fluid
•
Physical activity improves the tensile
strength of the tendons and the supply of
the articular cartilage
•
The tendon fibres and ligaments experience
hypertrophy, the articular cartilage grows,
and there is an increase in the mineral cont
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ent and bone size
•
Eccentric strength training, in particular,
affects the connective tissue (tendons and
ligaments)
•
Tendon and ligament damage can be reme
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died more quickly by targeted activity
•
These changes in the body provide a degree
of protection against injury
EMS and functional training
•
Training of the whole body (muscles, ten
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dons, ligaments)
•
The focus is on learning and performing the
movement
•
Based on stabilisation of the body and espe
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cially the core muscles
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Can be supported with different training de
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vices (sling trainer, balance pad, kettlebell,
exercise ball, …)
EMS and sling training
•
Exercises for the whole body and isolation
exercises for individual muscles
•
The load intensity can easily be varied
through the angle to the anchoring point
of the sling trainer
•
The stabilisers are trained by using unstable
grip ropes and this is yet further increased
by using a guide pulley
•
The guide pulley allows a high level of
variety in the exercises
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No large space requirements
•
Easy to assemble and dismantle
EMS and outdoor training
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Ability to combine EMS and outdoor training
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Exercises for the whole body
•
The intensity of the exercises is varied
through your own body weight, the shape of
the terrain or the use of everyday objects
•
Additional psychological effects from out
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door training
•
Motivation due to variety
Training with the
eagle
fit
®
PRO EMS System
does not require any explicit medical and/or
fitness-specific knowledge. However, we would
like to point out that the instruction manual
must be read carefully and understood before
the
eagle
fit
®
PRO EMS System is used for the
first time. Failure to heed the contents of this
instruction manual may result in dangerous si
-
tuations and, in extreme cases, death.
Training
is prohibited for those under the age of 18.
The manufacturer assumes no liability in the
event of non-compliance or for the resulting
damage.
