08 Aug This is Why You Aren’t Getting Results at the Gym (and What to Do About It)
There’s only so much you can achieve at the gym when toning, sculpting, and contouring your body. That’s why at Parson Skin Center we offer Emsculpt, the game-changing, non-invasive technology that makes targeted muscles perform 20,000 supramaximal contractions in only 30 minutes. For your body, there’s no difference between Emsculpt and doing 20,000 lunges, crunches, or other strength-training exercise. This means you’ll need to rest, recover, and “feed” those muscles after your Emsculpt session just like you do with the gym.
Who needs Emsculpt?
Everyone! It doesn’t matter if you’re getting ready to get back to working out or you’re a gym rat who’s hit a plateau. Emsculpt is safe, effective, and there are zero risks of “gym injuries.” However, it’s not a replacement for working out, but a complement to it. If you’re struggling with gains and toning, here are a few reasons the gym isn’t cutting it and how Emsculpt can help:
1. Gains at the gym require time that few people have. Yes, “ideal” workouts, even by bodybuilder standards, don’t require hours. However, a good lifting session still calls for 30 – 45 minutes (including rests between reps) up to four days per week on average. This of course does not include the requisite cardio in most cases and other helpful exercises such as yoga or balance training. There are also commutes and the time it takes to get ready. Even those highly committed to fitness have to let something slide because of busy schedules—too often, it’s strength training.
2. Everyone plateaus. Even champion bodybuilders have their limits. Plateaus can last for weeks, months, and even years. The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over while expecting different results, so there’s a lot of insanity happening at the gym. You need to do something different to break those plateaus, and oftentimes it’s not going to be found in the gym.
3. You’re working around an injury. Injuries happen, and they can linger indefinitely if you’re not letting your body repair itself. However, it can be difficult to get “benched” and feel like you’re losing all of the work you’ve put in. This is where Emsculpt can really help because it doesn’t have the same risk as gym workouts because it’s controlled to ensure flawless contractions.
4. You’re not feeding your muscles. If you’re serious about gains and toning, you know you have to consume what can feel like incredible amounts of protein to see results. This can be difficult day after day, but with Emsculpt you just need to focus on one day’s worth of meals. Sip on BCAA water before, during, and after Emsculpt and follow up treatment with a surge of protein-rich foods. One meal or one day’s of eating clean is a lot easier to manage than several consecutive days, weeks, or months.
5. Sarcopenia happens. This is the technical term for age-related muscle loss. It happens to everyone starting at around age 30 and accelerates every 10 years. If it feels like you’re losing results even though you’re working just as hard (or harder) at the gym than you used to, it might be sarcopenia. Emsculpt is a fantastic way to counteract this part of the aging process. For those in their twenties, Emsculpt can also work as a preventative measure against this kind of loss. It’s a win-win for all ages.
6. Summer gets in the way. Let’s face it, a lot of people let their workouts slide in the summer months in favor of getaways and relaxation. Emsculpt can help you get back to your fitness goals and set a solid foundation for autumn workouts. We all need a little boost sometimes.
If you’re interested in trying Emsculpt, right now is the perfect time to do it. Emsculpt is safe and effective for most healthy adults and no consultation is required (though of course we’re happy to schedule one to get all your questions answered). Contact Parson today for more information on Emsculpt and to get started. Call the office during business hours or complete the online contact form today.