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2010 Muscle Stimulator Roundup

admin // Sep 5th, 2010
2010 Muscle Stimulator Roundup

RX-8000 by StimRx

StimRX RX-8000

  

 

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For Power and ease of use you simply cannot beat the RX-8000 from StimRX.com We found this unit to be hands down the best for beginners and professionals alike. The built in programs are fantastic, and take all of the guess work out of using the machine.

 

The RX-8000 has Four Output Programs

 

  • Program for strength training
  • Program for body building
  • Program for muscle toning
  • Program for muscle repair-pain reduction-massage therapy
 
The Rx-8000 is the highest quality most up to date electronic muscle stimulator you can buy. StimRx also   received our # 1 vote because it manufactures and sells the  Powerstim 15 R,  this  unit is rated the strongest muscle stimulator in the world. This company offers strong discounts for military,police and fire fighters. StimRx manufactures their own units. They are the oldest stimulator  in the United States.
 
You also have total peace of mind because its the ONLY one of the muscle stimulator companies that we reviewed that offers a full 60-day money back guarantee – to us this really shows that the manufacturer is confident in their product, which is always a good sign!  It's also the only electronic muscle stimulator company that offers a Lifetime warranty.
  • Simple To Use
  • Best Pad Placement Chart We've Ever Seen
  • Totally Portable
  • Battery or Plug In Option
  • Best Bang For Your Buck
  • Lifetime Warranty (No Kidding… This is a REAL warranty. VERY RARE!)
 
 
 

PowerStim 15R by RussianStim

 
 
 

 

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The PowerStim by Russianstim.com is a VERY powerful Stimulator. Though not as easy to use as some other units, we must admit that not a single person on our review team was able to go to full capacity with this machine.

 

If you are a  bit more serious about training or an athlete already in decent shape , you might consider this unit your workout partner. And as the name suggests, this unit includes the Russian Stim frequency/program.

 

RussianStim.com sell many of the same units offered by StimRx.com but their prices are slightly higher, and Russianstim.com only offers a 30 day money back guarantee and 5 year warranty. This company also provides 2 impressive abdominal toners free of charge- the the exact same ab belt system offered by StimRx and a new mini wireless syetem called Butterflys Abs.These 2 unique ab toning products are free of charge at both Stimrx and Russianstim if the customer asks for them.Taking into account the price and the free abdominal toning systems this is a good deal!

  • 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
  • Free Ab Belt and other freebies
  • Did we mention POWERFUL?

   

 
  
 

Stim3 EMS by David Steele

 

 

 

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The Stim 3 from David Steel Enetrprises is fairly new to the market and costs $925.00. The Stim 3 is a good unit with three easy to use programs; this simplicity is probably the units only saving characteristic.

 

The unit tested well in our laboratory setting, however, the power output is only 6 volts making it just a bit stronger than Slendertone but far below that of the StimRX.com models.  Not a unit to look at if you want something that will be able to grow with your needs over time or you are very serious about body building.

 

The company only offers one unit and they do not specialize in electrical muscle stimulators, which may account for some of the missed details.

 

The Stim 3 is a solid unit but the cost was off the charts compared to all others reviewed here. Bottom line overpriced and limited 1 yr warranty..

  • Supringly Solid Unit For Size
  • Fairly Easy To Use
  • Well Designed Programs

 

 

 

Flex Go by Slendertone.com

 

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The Slendertone Ab belt is available for $199.80, but doesn’t offer nearly the quality of construction and performance or ease of operation of the other muscle stimulator systems. Since the price is nearly the same as the Stimrx units, the StimRx is obviously better value for your money. 

 

The Slendertone parent company spends the most on advertising and marketing. The brand recognition was strong among or reviewers. Check out our comparison to see how you think the quality and features compare to that of the other electronic muscle stimulator systems.

 

We also found the Slendertone stimulator to be limited to the abdominal area only. Another area of concern is that Slendertone uses only 3 aaa batteries as a power source. For this reason Slendertone was tested as the weakest muscle stimulator in our review.

  • Very Easy to Use (but limited in power)
  • Good Customer Support
  • Easy to find in Big box stores like Walmart and Target

 

 

TDR-64 by Tonematic.com

 

 

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Our staff tested several units from Toneamtic.com and just as with the TDR-64 they found many irregularities in the way the stimulation felt on the skin. The frequencies felt random with little consistent quality of muscle stimulation.

 

In our view Toneamatic units did not seem to have the manufacturing quality of either the Stimrx.com or RussianStim.com and their units have reported to show rather poor results.

 

Concerning muscle toning effectiveness the Toneamatic units seem to be similar to Slendertone Flex.

 

Testing revealed that all Toneamatic products use an older, weak 9 volt battery system.

 

We found the information on their website misleading and somewhat confusing. They advertise all products made in America but our research indicates most of their units come from China.

 

All told we had much better results with the StimRx.com and David Steele units in a shorter time frame, and were a lot more impressed with their quality. StimRx offered the strongest units.

 

There is also no money back guarantee offered, which is of slight concern. Overall we experienced faster results with the other muscle stimulators reviewed.

  • Ok Prices
  • Fairly Easy to Use

 

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What is Muscle Stimulation

What is Muscle Stimulation

 Electronic Muscle Stimulation (EMS) is a revolutionary muscle exercise concept for use in your own home. Muscle Stimulators cause your muscles to contract and relax on their own. You don't have to do anything except hook up the electrodes to your body and turn it on. A series of electrical signals will be sent to your muscles causing them to contract and relax. The best Electronic Muscle Stimulator systems are portable, lightweight electronic units that have been scientifically designed and proven to exercise body muscles fast, efficiently & effectively through a series of stimulated contraction & relaxation phases.

Applications

Pain Relief

Did you know that medical professionals have been using muscle stimulation for many years to relive pain?   Its true.  Common equipment in a physical therapy or chiropractors office is often an electronic muscle stimulation systems.   You may have also heard them referred to as TENS Units (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation).  Users of this therapy technique have found that is does wonders for back pain recovery time by helping to strengthen back muscles.  Many doctors are also beginning to prescribe muscle stimulation as a preventative measure for those in at risk groups for back pain such as those who sit for multiple hours a day or have generally sedentary lifestyles.  The units are also used for other chronic pain conditions such as fibromyalgia, arthritis, and tendinitis and post surgical pain.