In what could be a dream come true to many men and women who cannot afford to spend enough time at the gym, a new device that has been listed on the crowd-funding website Indigogo just does that.
Smartmio, as the device is known, is no more about reading your steps or suggesting the ideal workout for you. It is a device that will do the task for you - it stimulates your muscles. The wearable device is connected to your smartphone through an app and enables you to stimulate your muscles even as you sit in front of your computer working in the office. The device, however, only complements your physical workout and will not be able to completely replace it. Also, you should never use the device while driving or while doing a physical activity.
The light-weight gadget (measuring about 25 grams) is a combination of two electrodes that stick to your skin along with a Bluetooth connector and supports both the iOS and Android OS. SmartMio uses the process commonly known as Electrical Muscle Stimulation, or EMS (also called Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation or NEMS). EMS - which has been scientifically proven to boost sports performance, trains muscle groups in complete isolation, which promoters say is not easily achieved through regular training.
SmartMio comes with a host of preset programmes for different workout needs aimed at athletes and sports enthusiasts of any level. According to developers, the device can significantly improve your overall sports performance in six to eight weeks; develop extra endurance; build resistance; strength and speed for 14 main muscle groups; recover your muscles in a more efficient way as well as complement your regular workouts in a safe and comfortable manner.
Alex Pisarev is the CEO and founder of the project. SmartMio is already available for pre-orders on Indeigogo at a starting price of $89 [Dh327] and is scheduled to ship to the US and European markets later this year.
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