Becoming paralyzed from the waist down in a snowboarding accident only increased Trevor Kensington’s thirst for adventure. From “zero aspirations of ever going pro” to now having a documentary made on him, Kensington resisted letting his injury weigh him down and instead focused his efforts on “sit-skiing”. From not thinking that he was going to make it off the mountain, he is now “thankful for that spot” where he punctured his spinal cord, and fractured his T11 and T12 vertebrae.
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Electrical Muscle Stimulation Takes The Work Out Of Your Workouts
Growing stronger and losing weight without putting in the effort seems like a fairytale, right? Electrical muscle stimulation might make the dream come true. During EMS, a full-body suit sends out electric charges that stimulate your muscles as if you’ve actually worked out. Older people, in particular, are reaping the benefits. Since they can’t do traditional strength training anymore, EMS is a viable alternative that keeps them healthy and strong. Some evidence suggests that the benefits go beyond strength training; EMS seems to promote cell growth and slow down the ageing process! Read full article here