Muscle Toning & Body Contouring

The contractions are real and involuntary, and the muscle responds in a similar way to how it responds to intense training — which is why soreness the following day is common. What varies is how much visible difference that makes on any given person, and how much of it is hidden beneath overlying fat.

No, and framing it that way tends to end in disappointment. It works on the muscles in one treated area for a limited time, while exercise affects your cardiovascular health, metabolism, bone density, mood and whole body. Think of it as concentrating effort on a stubborn area, not as replacing the effort.

Yes, unless you have been told otherwise. Continuing your usual activity, eating enough protein and keeping your weight stable all support the outcome. You may want to avoid a heavy session targeting the same muscle group on the same day, simply for comfort.

No. Electronic implants such as pacemakers, defibrillators, neurostimulators and drug pumps are absolute reasons not to have electromagnetic muscle treatment, at any intensity, because of the risk of interfering with the device. This is not a matter of adjusting settings, and any provider willing to negotiate on it should be avoided.

Not without clearance. Metal from a surgical repair in the area, unhealed tissue, scarring and hernias all matter, and recent abdominal surgery is a reason to wait. Bring details of what was done and when, and expect to be asked to check with the surgeon or your physician if there is any doubt.

Muscle adaptation is reversible, in the same way training gains are. Staying active and keeping your weight stable holds the result for longer, and periodic maintenance sessions are commonly used. Doing nothing at all afterwards means the change fades over time.

Multiple areas can often be addressed, though usually sequenced rather than all at once, both for comfort and because the soreness afterwards compounds. Your technician will plan the order and spacing based on your goals and how you tolerate the first sessions.

Because your muscle did, whether or not you consciously took part. The contractions produced during a session are more intense and more numerous than voluntary ones, so the delayed soreness that follows is the normal muscular response to unaccustomed work. It settles within a day or two.

The consultation itself is complimentary, so finding out whether muscle stimulation is the right tool for your goal does not cost you a consultation fee. There is a booking fee charged to reserve the appointment, which holds that time for you, covers the physician's time and reduces no-shows.