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Adie Blanchard | 2014-05-10 13:28:39
SmartMio is a completely wireless device that provides electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) to improve performance and muscle tone, optimise muscle recovery, and reduce the risk of injury.
The EMS technology used in SmartMio mimics the same nerve impulses sent by the brain to engage the muscles during a workout. With its slim, lightweight design (25g), it can provide convenient muscle stimulation and save time by doing this whilst you can do other tasks.
The device is controlled through Bluetooth using an iOS/Android App which has built in stimulation programs for improving strength, endurance, and speed. Once a program is selected, it sends electrical impulses through electrode pads to stimulate the muscles.
EMS itself has been found to be beneficial for a number of sports, where different muscle groups and stimulation programs can be targeted depending on the demands of an individual’s sport. EMS training has been found to improve squat jump performance in basketball players, muscle strength and power in rugby players, and jump height in volleyball players.
EMS completely isolates muscle groups (i.e. biceps, lats, abs, glutes, quads, calves), which can be difficult to do in training. But for the general population, working specific muscle groups through EMS wouldn’t be my first concern. However, it could be beneficial to elite performers, or for those just looking for that extra boost in performance or recovery.
Retailing at around £150, the SmartMio is thought to launch later this year, I just hope it’s used in addition to a work out, not instead of one.
Adie Blanchard – Researcher
References
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Maffiuletti, N. A., Cometti, G., Amiridis, I. G., Martin, A., Pousson, M., & Chatard, J. C. (2000). The Effects of Electromyo-stimulation Training and Basketball Practice on Muscle Strength and Jumping Ability. International journal of sports medicine, 21(6), 437-443.
Malatesta, D., Cattaneo, F., Dugnani, S., & Maffiuletti, N. A. (2003). Effects of electromyostimulation training and volleyball practice on jumping ability. The Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research, 17(3), 573-579.