With Antelope for faster regeneration and better performance
Training and regeneration are inextricably linked - like yin and yang. While training weakens our body in the short term and throws it out of balance (homeostasis), the magic of regeneration works wonders. It not only ensures that our body recovers and repairs itself, but also brings us back into balance and ideally makes us stronger, faster and fitter.
Regeneration is the key to sustainable success in sport and in everyday life. It allows our body to recover after intense exertion, repair muscle tissue, replenish glycogen stores and calm the central nervous system. Without sufficient recovery, we risk overtraining, injury and long-term fatigue.
What exactly is muscle soreness?
The long-standing assumption that muscle soreness is caused by an over-acidification of lactic acid in the body has now been scientifically disproved.
We now know that muscle soreness is the result of inflammation of the muscle tissue and in most cases begins 24-48 hours after intensive training.
Muscle fibres are made up of so-called sarcomeres - the smallest units in the muscle. These units are connected by Z-discs, which can experience high stress when the muscle is strained.
If the muscle is not used to this strain, small tears form on the Z-discs. These can become inflamed and trigger the typical symptoms known to us as muscle soreness.
EMS and regeneration: a great - yet underestimated - pair
EMS stands for electromyostimulation and uses bioelectric impulses to stimulate muscles. Originally used in physiotherapy, EMS has now also found its way into the fitness sector across the board, currently still focussing on training. We want to change that, because you can also use your Antelope suit for improved regeneration.
Scientific knowledge
Numerous studies confirm the positive effects of EMS on regeneration. A study from 2011 showed that EMS significantly improves muscle recovery after intensive training. Participants who used EMS reported less muscle soreness and a faster return to full performance compared to traditional passive regeneration methods.
Another study from 2016 showed that EMS improves blood circulation in the muscles and accelerates the removal of lactate (a by-product of intensive muscle work). These results emphasise the effectiveness of EMS as a regeneration aid .
In a pilot study, Dr Lutz Graumann pointed out that lactate reduction in the muscles after training with the EMS suit from Antelope is significantly faster than without it.
