EMS (electrical muscle stimulation) technology specialist SIXPAD, has launch its new Foot Fit product to the European market. According to the company, the product is ‘scientifically proven to improve calf muscle strength, quad strength, calf muscle hypertrophy and toe strength.’
With lower extremity injuries prevalent for some endurance athletes, the launch aims to solidify SIXPAD’s stance as a leading provider of health, fitness and wellness technologies.
Featuring SIXPAD’s patented EMS technology, which operates at an optimum frequency of 20Hz, the product works through the generation of electrical currents over the course of a unique, automated 23-minute program cycle calculated for efficiency.
The electrical currents travel through both feet when placed on the device, passing from the calf and tibialis anterior muscles, up to the thighs, acting to strengthen the muscle tissues.
Billed as a simple solution to improve lower body strength, which can be used while resting, independent studies conducted by research agency U’eyes Design have reported some impressive results.
Calf muscle strength and quad strength were found to be improved by 76% and 29% respectively after eight weeks using the product once a day; 65% and 21% improvements were noted after four weeks. The research also found improvements of 12% in both calf muscle hypertrophy.
With an RRP of £350, the product is hallmarked by 20 customisable intensity levels, with the ability to control and navigate through these using either adjustable foot controls or smart Bluetooth technology.
SIXPAD’s unique 20Hz frequency was created by Professor Toshio Moritani, an authority in the field of EMS technology having studied and researched the training effects of EMS for over 40 years.
‘He found that at 20Hz, strength of muscular contraction is at its highest, muscle tension is maintained to allow sustained efficient stimulation, more oxygen is consumed enhancing efficacy, and fundamental fast twitch muscle fibres are targeted without the need for heavy loading.’
