Podcast Episode #71: Can Electrical Stimulation Devices Make You Fit or Help You Burn Fat?

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In this free December 2 audio episode: electrical stimulation devices, amino acid supplements, high protein diets, food allergies, barefoot running, the fathead movie, creatine, cramping, and much more! But before you go any further in the shownotes...check this out...

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Featured Topic:

In this featured topic interview, I talk to physical therapist David Markovich about the use of electrical stimulation devices (also known as "ESD's" or "e-stim"). You may have seen these advertised in commercials for fat loss, muscle performance and injury rehabilitation. The question is...do they really work? During our interview, I ask David the following questions:

-What is the mechanism of action for estim to actually help with recovery or performance?

-Can an estim unit actually maintain or enhance muscular fitness or endurance?

-What about fat loss? Does electrical stimulation actually work as a fat loss enhancing tool?

-Where can people actually get a home estim device?

-What types of injuries or activities can estim be used for?

-What are the guidelines for using a device, and should anybody avoid using electrical stimulation?

Listen to the interview with David to find out the truth about electrical stimulation devices!

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