"20 minutes of electrostimulation is 4 hours of sport," says Gwennan Rio, the manager of a Bodyhit franchise in the Côtes d'Armor.
The electrical impulses are sent directly to the skin via electrodes, and the sweat does not take long.
This formula would be ideal for adults who do not have time to do traditional sports.
“Electrostimulation works on the 8 muscle groups, in depth and in a balanced way,” explains Gwennan.
The practice has long been the prerogative of top athletes, but in recent years it has opened up to a wider audience.
With the arrival of spring, more and more users flock to specialized clubs.
“Every March, people come to test our formulas in order to prepare their bodies for summer.
In 2021, 100 new Bodyhit franchises opened.
Before starting, pay attention to medical contraindications.
"They exist," says cardiologist Robert Boukobza.
Especially people with a pacemaker.
I always recommend the opinion of the cardiologist or attending physician before starting.
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