Monthly Archives: October 2009
Electromuscular Stimulation Update
OK, I have to admit, my first posts certainly reflected that there appears to be some efficacy in the use of EMS units in both rehabilitation as well as actual training – improving conditioning. As I mentioned in the last … Continue reading
Post Race Depression
How many of you have felt a let-down after a big race? How many of you after months of preparation for a marathon feel in the dumps soon after you’ve completed your race? How many of you had feelings of … Continue reading
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EMS and Performance III
OK, so in the past couple posts I’ve introduced electromuscular stimulation (EMS) as an option for rehab, training as well as recovery for runners. The unit I used was manufactured by Globus Internationalhttp://www.globussht.com/home28 and Giovanni Ciriani. Globus Sport & Health … Continue reading
Electromuscular Stimulation and Performance II
For and overview on EMS please refer to my previous post. To get going I had a phone consultation with Jonathan Siegel,CSCS Jonathan was very knowledgeable and obviously was well versed in the units themselves but more importantly the application … Continue reading
Electromuscular Stimulation and Performance Improvement I
Can EMS stimulation devices actually help condition you as well as help you recover from hard workouts or is this just one more expensive fad? This was the question I had after a series of communications on the topic. Awhile … Continue reading
Help! I Can’t Finish Races without Walking
Here’s an intersting inquiry from a runner with 10 years running experience and 4 marathons (improved on each). I have problems finishing races. I tend to give up and walk a lot in the last few miles, no matter what … Continue reading
