Elasticity and performance
- Various authors have confirmed a positive effect on contraction speed (1, 3, 5).
- The EMS training group saw the greatest gain in movement speed (approx. 30% improvement in muscles involved in bending bones), thus significantly increasing performance (4, 6).
- A combination of classic strength training (hypertrophy) and EMS training increases both performance elements (movement speed and power), (4,6).
Selected Literature:
- Andersen, L.L., & Aagaard, P. (2006). Influence of maximal muscle strength and intrinsic muscle contractile properties on contractile rate of force development. Eur J Appl Physiol, 96, 46-52.
- Babault, N., Cometti, G., Bernardin, M., Pousson, M. &Chatard, J.-C. (2007). Effects of Electromyostimulation Training on Muscle Strength and Power of Elite Rugby Players. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 21(2), 431-437.
- Colson, S., Martin, A., & Van Hoecke, J. (2000). Reexamination of training effects by electrostimulation in the human elbow musculoskeletal system. Int J Sports Med, 21(4), 281-288.
- Kleinöder, H. (2007). Muskeltraining der Zukunft: Wissenschaftliche und praktische Anwendung von
- Ganz-körper-Elektromyostimulations-Training (GK-EMS) unter besonderer Berücksichtigung des Krafttrainings. Medicalsports network, 4/07.
- Maffiuletti, N. A., Cometti, G., Amiridis, I. G., Martin, A., Pousson, M., & Chatard, J. C. (2000). The effects of electromyostimulation training and basketball practice on muscle strength and jumping ability. Int J Sports Med, 21(6), 437-443.
- Speicher, U., Schmithüsen J., Nowak, S., Kleinöder, H., de Marées, M., & Mester, J. (2008). Effects of dynamic electromyostimulation on current strength-diagnostics. (Noch unveröffentlichter BiSP Bericht 2009).